The Rumours Thread

[BLM01]

My greatest fear is ultimately no club will take Hunt off our hands

need to be moved immediately

If he remains with us the atmosphere will be even more toxic

Yes but if Hunts form is good enough for 1st grade he can play next year, if not Reggies
But it will also confirm he may need to retire after 25 unless he takes a huge haircut to go elsewhere and we won’t extend him
We all know what players do when they’re playing for a contract

 

[TruSaint]

Do we know that the club wants a player in the deal with Hunt? Maybe they are just happy to see him gone?

Flanno keeps saying what he should from a club perspective. You can go, but what do we get in return.

Can't see Hunt playing for us again. There is no upside anymore. If he does it's a year wasted. Should he stay, it is only because he couldn't find another money pot. He will play well until Origin.. thats it.

 

[jak]

yar he was locked into the 30.. shame for the kid though, he seemed to have gotten a lot closer to returning than I think any of us imagined possible.

very sad seemed like a nice kid, hope the club can do something for him.

 

[Illusion]

very sad seemed like a nice kid, hope the club can do something for him.

Very sad the kid lost what looked like being a great career in footy ....... Let's hope he finds a new passion elsewhere in the club .......

 

[Saints Forever]

Very sad the kid lost what looked like being a great career in footy ....... Let's hope he finds a new passion elsewhere in the club .......

Central West NSW recruitment scout

 

[JubileeJeffro]

Maybe this Sandon Smith drama will open the door to the roosters, as they are also down Sam Walker and Brandon Smoth for half a year. Fingers crossed.

 

[Macedonian Dragon]

Maybe this Sandon Smith drama will open the door to the roosters, as they are also down Sam Walker and Brandon Smoth for half a year. Fingers crossed.

I'd take Naufahu Whyte from Roosters in a swap deal. Can play lock, prop and back row.

 

[jak]

i think lodge was one of the reasons manly beat the dogs in the finals.

I get ur anger about the past, flano believes hes done his time

as has flano

 

[jak]

Yes there is definitely room for a big man on the bench.. Tonga might be that man by late next season.. and whether we can carry him + 2 couchmans on the bench as well, im not sure.

I think for their age, Toby & Ryan r above expectation.. but if we do sign 2 big experienced middles (plus jack, frank, sele).. thats 5 props not counting the couchies.. meaning 1 or both of them are likely back in reserve grade until we get injuries again.. this is the reason I suspect that they are keen to hold off on the re-contract.. or it could just be money expectations.

But whatever happens with the couchies contracts.. ive stopped worrying about it, what will be will be.. this is Flannos problem to work out... and it wont be easy to juggle them.

Note: Im pretty sure the TomE extension was fake news.. its not on any official challenges.. unless he is hobering around as a backup plan for if they cant secure a 2nd middle.

my tip for toby couchman , put him in the 13 and leave him there , he's going to be MY rod Reddy of the future

 

[blacksafake]

my tip for toby couchman , put him in the 13 and leave him there , he's going to be MY rod Reddy of the future

That would be nice.
Rocket was a player & a half.

 

[TheRev]

my tip for toby couchman , put him in the 13 and leave him there , he's going to be MY rod Reddy of the future

I agree, I think they have that cam murray type build and footwork, not sure about the passing.. Ryan made a meal of his move back into the 2nd row later in the year.. too much to think about.. but they just need some time in the position.

But I dont see anything Eisenhuth could do, that Toby couldnt do with younger legs and more energy.. esp if you fast forward 12-24mths.. im worried we will lose 1 or both.. but it is what it is...

Short-term though I could see one of our signings playing 13 for 2025.. just depends who it is.. I think Flanno wants another 1st grade hardened body.. a prop I suspect.

 

[Inisai Toga]

my tip for toby couchman , put him in the 13 and leave him there , he's going to be MY rod Reddy of the future

Now we just have to find a ‘Billy Smith’ to assist his development.

 

[maestro1]

That would be nice.
Rocket was a player & a half.

I've been rewatching a lot of those old games and I had forgotten just how good Rocket Rod Reddy was. He jagged a few man of the matches playing in the green and gold. He was so quick and skilful

 

[Rocket Rod]

I've been rewatching a lot of those old games and I had forgotten just how good Rocket Rod Reddy was. He jagged a few man of the matches playing in the green and gold. He was so quick and skilful

Haaaa I’m back been viewing from the sideline until I saw me mentioned
Yes RRR was a true weapon!!

 

[getsmarty]

Dolphins always keen on players like Hunt: Woolf

The Dolphins have not yet made contact with Ben Hunt but would be interested in any NRL player of his calibre, says coach Kristian Woolf.

www.espn.com

 

[RedVee]

It’s amazing the view on Hunt from outsiders. I wonder if it will translate to dollars though?

 

[SEAT 1A]

Flanno keeps saying what he should from a club perspective. You can go, but what do we get in return.

Can't see Hunt playing for us again. There is no upside anymore. If he does it's a year wasted. Should he stay, it is only because he couldn't find another money pot. He will play well until Origin.. thats it.

NOV 1 can't come quick enough.

 

[Jubilee]

NOV 1 can't come quick enough.

15 more sleeps.