Rumours (signings, sackings & other NRL stuff)

[Tiger05]

We can do a lot better re signings.Theres no need whatsoever to panic buy due to the fact we have more purchasing power than most clubs in a mkt saturated with players.

Hopefully my normally very reliable source is correct & we've signed Packer.

I agree. We don't want to blow our wad too quickly.

 

[benched tiger]

The outstanding way Eson Marsters went yesterday I'd say it wont be long before he has to be entered into FG,i seriously doubt that the players holding positions in our team that he plays could of delivered a similar performance with the exception of Suli,usually considered a backrower he also showed he can handle playing in the backline.

 

[Tiger Woody]

I agree. We don't want to blow our wad too quickly.

We have only done our wad in 1 player so far....Reynolds,but hes going to be worth it..
The other signings are good 1st graders at a cheaper price....

I want us to go after Hopoate if he will play sundays......he's impressing me lately.
I'm slipping behind with all these signings....

 

[Tiger Woody]

The outstanding way Eson Marsters went yesterday I'd say it wont be long before he has to be entered into FG,i seriously doubt that the players holding positions in our team that he plays could of delivered a similar performance with the exception of Suli,usually considered a backrower he also showed he can handle playing in the backline.

i would put him on the bench sometime this year.....can play centre or forwards....
Think IC will do some experimenting if we have no chance of finals footy in 2017

 

[philgood]

We have only done our wad in 1 player so far....Reynolds,but hes going to be worth it..
The other signings are good 1st graders at a cheaper price....

I want us to go after Hopoate if he will play sundays......he's impressing me lately.
I'm slipping behind with all these signings....

Pretty sure Reynolds was signed on 720k per year which is reasonable especially considering cap will increase and mitchell moses was poised to earn alot more than 720k

 

[madunit]

Eson Marsters played in the centres and played strong.

He played in the second row for them last year and was one of the best on ground then too.

 

[madunit]

And the rumour is published today that we are chasing Corey Thompson. He'd be a good pick up. 26 year old winger who can cover fullback.

 

[The Charlatan]

I agree with Ted, no need to shoot our load too early. Sounds like a few clubs have over invested in their rosters anticipating that the cap increase was going to be higher.

We may be able to land a few decent recruits with their previous club paying some of the fare.

 

[madunit]

I hear we may even pick up Mahe Fonua.

Packer and Lolohea close.

 

[Hoofhearted]

I hear we may even pick up Mahe Fonua.

Packer and Lolohea close.

Packer is the one who I want us to get after watching him on Friday night, playing in a side that was getting dominated by the worlds best but still stood his ground and never gave up, ran hard all night. Lolohea looks like he could lose a couple of kg's but that might be from a lack of top flight football, the rest of this season and a full off season with us will hopefully get him into the right shape, especially if he is playing fullback.

 

[madunit]

I'm not sold on Lolohea in the spine, but if we pick him up, then that's exactly where he'll be.

Unless Nofo switches back there.

 

[axl rose]

James Hooper just linked us to Greg Eastwood on NRL tonight. I think that covers just about everybody off contract now.

 

[Clifferd]

Rumours Moses has been released. More to come

Must mean we've got lolohea

 

[BrotherJim05]

Rumours Moses has been released. More to come

Must mean we've got lolohea

Hopefully we are compensated by the Eels in the form of a mean backrower by the name of Beau Scott

 

[super_coach]

James Hooper just linked us to Greg Eastwood on NRL tonight. I think that covers just about everybody off contract now.

Kelly Egan must be trying to get the Dogs salary cap back in order. Would not go near Eastwood at this stage of his career

 

[axl rose]

Would not go near Eastwood at this stage of his career

Agree, never been a fan at this stage or any.

 

[BrotherJim05]

If we get him at a value price and the expectation is to come off the bench then I reckon he could be pretty handy.

If we are signing him to be a starting back rower with a lot of expectation on him then idk if it will be worth it

 

[madunit]

Don't want Eastwood.

Will take Adam Elliott though.

 

[WT Unity]

I think at 30 (he would be 31 by the start of next season) his best is well and truly past him. Plus with Matulino (28), McQueen (30), Lawrence (28) and Elijah (27) I hope we don't assemble an aging roster of forwards. I know we've got some good young ones too....but I'd like for at least one of our big signings (in the forwards) to be closer to 25 than 30.

 

[Clifferd]

I think at 30 (he would be 31 by the start of next season) his best is well and truly past him. Plus with Matulino (28), McQueen (30), Lawrence (28) and Elijah (27) I hope we don't assemble an aging roster of forwards. I know we've got some good young ones too....but I'd like for at least one of our big signings (in the forwards) to be closer to 25 than 30.

Actually I think it's good

Whilst we have these aging forwards we also have quite a few young guys who can gain experience off them for when they retire

(Tatola, Felise, Twal, Marsters) etc in the forwards. Just need to make sure they're locked up