The Rumours Thread

[sammymills]

KK manager is tyran smith, isnt AFB manager as well? Doesnt exactly fill me with confidence.

 

[getsmarty]

Especially if people keep clicking and sharing it.

With all due respect, IMHO its unstoppable.

I don't use AI myself for the above reasons but when you see School teachers, trainers etc.. using it to create programs and papers , its already too late.

Younger generations have embraced it.

 

[sammymills]

Did we sign Xavier Va'a from roosters? Saw he has been given an immediate release

 

[Victoire]

With all due respect, IMHO its unstoppable.

I don't use AI myself for the above reasons but when you see School teachers, trainers etc.. using it to create programs and papers , its already too late.

Younger generations have embraced it.

You've just used it by sharing this crap.

 

[getsmarty]

You've just used it by sharing this crap.

Its ok...its not that big of a deal... Seriously If you have an issue with it, just scroll past.

I appreciate you pointing it out, now lets leave it at that.

 

[getsmarty]

Did we sign Xavier Va'a from roosters? Saw he has been given an immediate release

Titans ?

 

[Slippery Morris]

SOUTHS SIGN WARRIORS GUN AS KOLOAMATANGI CONTINGENCY

The Rabbitohs have a contingency plan if Keaon Koloamatangi leaves the club after reportedly signing teenage Warriors gun Te Paeroa Wi Neera.

Wide World of Sports’ The Mole reported Souths have signed 17-year-old Te Paeroa Wi Neera after his standout season for the Warriors’ SG Ball team in 2025.

The Warriors were keen to lock him up long-term, but Wayne Bennett and Souths snuck in and pried him away from their development system on a two-year deal.

Paeroa Wi Neera was also in the sights of the Canterbury Bulldogs, but ultimately chose to continue his development under Bennett over Phil Gould and Cameron Ciraldo.

A lanky second-rower from Hamilton with promising ball skills, Paeroa Wi Neera has made several junior rep teams in Auckland and has been touted as a future star coming through the ranks.

With his size, speed and ball skills, Paeroa Wi Neera has the potential to make his NRL debut in the next couple of seasons and he has a high ceiling.

The loss is another blow to the Warriors, who have struggled to hold onto a number of emerging stars in recent times.
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Hopefully this is Souths making a move to replace KK when he signs for the Dragons........

 

[saints4ever]

Or eels....

 

[Auntie.Gerald]

With Tui one of 3 players on the new Vegas jersey press release

is anyone else thinking what I’m thinking ?

that the rumours spread on here re Tui are completely false re issues with the Club ?

geeeeese Louise hey !

Fire & Ice. Red Vegas Jersey Now on Pre-Sale

The Dragons are proud to unveil the club’s limited edition 2026 Vegas Fire & Ice Jersey for our season opener in Las Vegas.

www.dragons.com.au

 

[sammymills]

With Tui one of 3 players on the new Vegas jersey press release

is anyone else thinking what I’m thinking ?

that the rumours spread on here re Tui are completely false re issues with the Club ?

geeeeese Louise hey !

Fire & Ice. Red Vegas Jersey Now on Pre-Sale

The Dragons are proud to unveil the club’s limited edition 2026 Vegas Fire & Ice Jersey for our season opener in Las Vegas.

www.dragons.com.au

what rumours? I reckon hes a gun, if he can stay fit is one of the last few geniune characters in the game. Has immense marketability

 

[possm]

I understand it that he’s taking some time out now he’s had his knee surgery and is having quality family time. His preference is to stay at Souths talks are well advanced. We have offered him a very competitive deal as our final offer he will decide what he’s doing in the new year. I’m 80/20 that he stays with us. I do know Cam and Wayne have been in his ear.

Souths have added Fifita to their squad and already have a high quality pack of forwards. I doubt very much that they have the salary cap to match our offer to KK.

 

[st.phil]

If KK stays at souths that sucks but I'll cop it. If we are sniped by the eels, it will be upsetting

 

[Biglance]

With Tui one of 3 players on the new Vegas jersey press release

is anyone else thinking what I’m thinking ?

that the rumours spread on here re Tui are completely false re issues with the Club ?

geeeeese Louise hey !

Fire & Ice. Red Vegas Jersey Now on Pre-Sale

The Dragons are proud to unveil the club’s limited edition 2026 Vegas Fire & Ice Jersey for our season opener in Las Vegas.

www.dragons.com.au

It was from a fake insta account. What you are referring to

 

[mattw5]

Any update on Taulagi or Averillo ?

Last i heard Taulagi delay was due to personal reasons have heard since he wants to announce something before Christmas i have no idea how true that is.

Averillo unsure all i know is Flanno was interested.

 

[JubileeJeffro]

A great signing KK would be yet whenever these ‘deals’ play out so publicly we never land them… I would much rather go in stealth mode and just announce when signed..

 

[Gareth67]

The man certainly would not receive a better offer than the Dragons- I don’t believe . $5million dollars over 5 years ! Wow that ain’t chicken feed .

He is undoubtedly a very good forward whom could bring enormous experience to our younger generation of players not to mention to actually lead our pack which has been missing for many seasons now .

My only concern is that for that sort of money I would be expecting his very best every time he takes the field as anything less would not be value for money .

 

[Gareth67]

Error.

 

[mattw5]

A great signing KK would be yet whenever these ‘deals’ play out so publicly we never land them… I would much rather go in stealth mode and just announce when signed..

It’s rare that this happens across the game to be fair.

 

[redandwhite4evr]

Souths have added Fifita to their squad and already have a high quality pack of forwards. I doubt very much that they have the salary cap to match our offer to KK.

The other consideration is that KK has stated that winning a premiership will factor into the choice he makes. On the face of it, with Bennett as coach and, Murray and Mitchell Origin X factor players, it would be hard to for the Dragons to compete. However, I would argue that Souths are even more uncertain about who their best halves are than the Dragons and have only a narrow window of premiership opportunity as players and coach age. Walker is chronically injured and unreliable these days and Wayne has bought numerous (mainly Dragons) lower graders to challenge Jamie Humphries at half. Without a stable and talented set of halves to lead the way, Souths may continue to struggle into the future and Bennett could well have gone to PNG by then maybe taking Latrell with him.

 

[mattw5]

The other consideration is that KK has stated that winning a premiership will factor into the choice he makes. On the face of it, with Bennett as coach and, Murray and Mitchell Origin X factor players, it would be hard to for the Dragons to compete. However, I would argue that Souths are even more uncertain about who their best halves are than the Dragons and have only a narrow window of premiership opportunity as players and coach age. Walker is chronically injured and unreliable these days and Wayne has bought numerous (mainly Dragons) lower graders to challenge Jamie Humphries at half. Without a stable and talented set of halves to lead the way, Souths may continue to struggle into the future and Bennett could well have gone to PNG by then maybe taking Latrell with him.

I think Souths are miles off a premiership