The Rumours Thread

[BIG RIG]

Moeaki Fotuaika has re-signed with the Titans till 2024

 

[Forbes Creek Dragons]

Half-back is the most important position in the team and while I am excited about Sullivan as our long-term 7, I see 2022 as being the year he learns his trade in depth from Hunt and, in particular, develops a kicking game. Cherry Evans, Hunt and all the top half backs can nail 40 20s under pressure. I'd be playing him at 14 coming on for Macca when Hunt is at 7 and then at 7 around Origin time and if Hunt is injured.

There are two schools of thought on that, one is that he plays 14 and gets first grade hardened the other is he bides his time in reserves and is focussed purely on halfback play. Probably a combination of both is good. While playing 14 is good he is learning the hooker trade as opposed to honing his halfback play. I’m sure he will get plenty of chances in first grade anyway with injuries, suspensions and origin. I’m not 100% sure which one I prefer but I wouldn’t be shattered if he bides his time behind Hunt so long as there is a reserve grade comp.

 

[Forbes Creek Dragons]

Moeaki Fotuaika has re-signed with the Titans till 2024

Yep seen that, that sucks. At least we are back to reality now.

 

[blacksafake]

Moeaki Fotuaika has re-signed with the Titans till 2024

I don't think he was ever going to sign with us.

 

[St Tangles]

I don't think he was ever going to sign with us.

Agree I think this link was only about upping his contract at the Titans

 

[redandwhite4evr]

There are two schools of thought on that, one is that he plays 14 and gets first grade hardened the other is he bides his time in reserves and is focussed purely on halfback play. Probably a combination of both is good. While playing 14 is good he is learning the hooker trade as opposed to honing his halfback play. I’m sure he will get plenty of chances in first grade anyway with injuries, suspensions and origin. I’m not 100% sure which one I prefer but I wouldn’t be shattered if he bides his time behind Hunt so long as there is a reserve grade comp.

You're right- it is a dilemma between FG 14 and Reggies 7- I suppose my thinking was in FG he's playing alongside and observing Hunt and secondly, he's playing with his "homies" from SG Ball. With the reported interest in him post 2022 from other clubs, I would hate to think we'd lost him because he wasn't in FG and he wasn't being shown a clear pathway to the top.

 

[Forbes Creek Dragons]

You're right- it is a dilemma between FG 14 and Reggies 7- I suppose my thinking was in FG he's playing alongside and observing Hunt and secondly, he's playing with his "homies" from SG Ball. With the reported interest in him post 2022 from other clubs, I would hate to think we'd lost him because he wasn't in FG and he wasn't being shown a clear pathway to the top.

Yeah I’m not sure what the best way forward is but we have to keep him. When I seen him run in and back slam JT I was certain he has what it takes. I believe he’ll end up a bit like Thurston in that he’s a real tenacious and creative little bugger but now and then he’s going to get run over the top of due to pure physics. Never stopped Soward or JT from winning GF’s and origins.

 

[Cazbah Steeler]

Yeah I’m not sure what the best way forward is but we have to keep him. When I seen him run in and back slam JT I was certain he has what it takes. I believe he’ll end up a bit like Thurston in that he’s a real tenacious and creative little bugger but now and then he’s going to get run over the top of due to pure physics. Never stopped Soward or JT from winning GF’s and origins.

Do you think he could start at 9 ? Just like Joey did for rep teams when he was youth. Would toughen him up for D, not that he is bad a defender. Maybe 50 mins a game at 9 and Mbye play 30 at 9. Then 2023 Hunt moves to 9 and Sullivan at 7.

 

[OneEyedDragon]

Do you think he could start at 9 ? Just like Joey did for rep teams when he was youth. Would toughen him up for D, not that he is bad a defender. Maybe 50 mins a game at 9 and Mbye play 30 at 9. Then 2023 Hunt moves to 9 and Sullivan at 7.

Not a bad plan @Cazbah Steeler . Hook would have to change his thinking about Hunt though. Hook believes (at the moment anyway) that Hunt's best position is at 7.

 

[ALSGI]

Do you think he could start at 9 ? Just like Joey did for rep teams when he was youth. Would toughen him up for D, not that he is bad a defender. Maybe 50 mins a game at 9 and Mbye play 30 at 9. Then 2023 Hunt moves to 9 and Sullivan at 7.

Yeah I like this, there was a hint of Cook about Sullivan not as quick but quick just the same and love the eyes up looking to create and link. AM/Mbye back ups?

In reality though it will be AM starting, unless Sullivan features prominently in trials (Charity Shield).

 

[qld redvee]

Yeah I like this, there was a hint of Cook about Sullivan not as quick but quick just the same and love the eyes up looking to create and link. AM/Mbye back ups?

In reality though it will be AM starting, unless Sullivan features prominently in trials (Charity Shield).

ALSGI
I think if we had a Mbye and Bud hooker / 14 rotation that would work well giving us 3 forwards on bench. It would be nice if AM "had' to retire due to injuries ... maybe wishful thinking

 

[Maddragon99]

Dylan Napa has been cut by Canterbury, he might be a good depth signing at a decent price? He’d be a upgrade on Alvaro

 

[Gareth67]

Dylan Napa has been cut by Canterbury, he might be a good depth signing at a decent price? He’d be a upgrade on Alvaro

No way , the bloke put away the plough when he left the rorters , he just wants to sit back nowadays in the shade of his money tree and watch it grow .

 

[Maddragon99]

Braidon Burns is playing this weekend, he’s still unsigned for ‘22 hopefully the brains trust is also watching how he goes. 185cm & 98kg he’s a genuine outside threat. For mine I think he’d be a better signing than Moses Suli.

 

[Lindsay Moss]

Braidon Burns is playing this weekend, he’s still unsigned for ‘22 hopefully the brains trust is also watching how he goes. 185cm & 98kg he’s a genuine outside threat. For mine I think he’d be a better signing than Moses Suli.

Half the price as well.

 

[JubileeJeffro]

Braidon Burns is playing this weekend, he’s still unsigned for ‘22 hopefully the brains trust is also watching how he goes. 185cm & 98kg he’s a genuine outside threat. For mine I think he’d be a better signing than Moses Suli.

I thought there were mumbles about him being looked at a while ago… went quiet though

 

[jak]

Braidon Burns is playing this weekend, he’s still unsigned for ‘22 hopefully the brains trust is also watching how he goes. 185cm & 98kg he’s a genuine outside threat. For mine I think he’d be a better signing than Moses Suli.

another kyle stanley

 

[hewi]

The Suli story has gone very quiet since his last big game.

 

[blacksafake]

Braidon Burns is playing this weekend, he’s still unsigned for ‘22 hopefully the brains trust is also watching how he goes. 185cm & 98kg he’s a genuine outside threat. For mine I think he’d be a better signing than Moses Suli.

Don't mind him but he does have bad hands at times & also seems to be injury prone but is apparently of very good character.

 

[Forbes Creek Dragons]

Blake Ferguson still has t found a club. Surely he’d be worth a punt if he wasn’t too much. He’s like another forward.