The Rumours Thread

[twinkletoes]

We can’t even close a “done” deal…. really, really pathetic…Atkinson, Kerr, Quinn seem to be the extent of recruitment

 

[SEAT 1A]

It's so frustrating seeing how clubs are handling contracts.

Can't get cranky if a player is still contracted however, if they are allowed to speak to other clubs then resign it seems that we are just a barging tool again plus then add the cooling off period.

It seems we have to reach the finals will what we have and luck with injuries to attract the talent to push for top four.

 

[twinkletoes]

I just don't understand how we keep Lawrie and let JDB go...who has far more upside contributing to team performance. These decisions are mind boggling.. and yet we are told "stick with us...we have a plan"..

 

[hook hook]

Sorry, but we don’t really have a say in the matter. He’s still contracted, if the club decides they want to keep him around, there’s f**k all we can do about it

 

[JubileeJeffro]

I just don't understand how we keep Lawrie and let JDB go...who has far more upside contributing to team performance. These decisions are mind boggling.. and yet we are told "stick with us...we have a plan"..

Nobody wants Lawrie.. how on earth we signed him at $600k I’ll never understand
JDB got two years we were only offering 1, he is past it anyway.
NAS is going to rugby more money, less fitness.
Tino is staying put.
Sense we might just have to lock down the juniors and wait a couple of years

 

[redv13]

I just don't understand how we keep Lawrie and let JDB go...who has far more upside contributing to team performance. These decisions are mind boggling.. and yet we are told "stick with us...we have a plan"..

Lawrie is free to go, problem is he is contracted and has every right to stay. No one else wants him, so we are stuck with him. Simple really.

 

[redandwhite4evr]

It's not so much his playing first grade that is valuable. He could teach the young players about a will to succeed and not to cut corners. It's his aditude is that is worth keeping.

TBF, that is a SOO standard backline at the Roosters and even our best back (Val) would struggle to make their full-strength starting lineup.

 

[John moz]

Metcalf rumours are getting louder wants back in Sydney closer to family.
Dragons could land the big signing come November 1

 

[Slippery Morris]

If Saints land Metcalf that would be the best news. We can only hope. I am wrapt we have Atko as the Sharks did a great job wasting his years and letting us forget how good he actually is. Metcalf will complement him and they will make a super halves combo.

NZ Warriors have some strength in that area so hopefully an early release if he can get one to join in 2026. They are a smart club and replaced AFB for the Fish so they may have a half in mind ready to join if Metcalf is playing the homesick card like AFB did.

 

[Desperate Dragon]

Sami and Ilias swap is off , Sami will be staying at the Titans

Let's hope the Gold Coast remain interested in taking Ilias anyway.
Would ease some of the pain of the back flip in deciding to keep Sami for 2026.

 

[hewi]

Swap Metcalf for Lawrie and throw in an Ilias

 

[qld redvee]

Let's hope the Gold Coast remain interested in taking Ilias anyway.
Would ease some of the pain of the back flip in deciding to keep Sami for 2026.

DD just hope anasta is really pushing his client
Can't be good for his ego if nobody wants his marquee half...

 

[JubileeJeffro]

If Saints land Metcalf that would be the best news. We can only hope. I am wrapt we have Atko as the Sharks did a great job wasting his years and letting us forget how good he actually is. Metcalf will complement him and they will make a super halves combo.

NZ Warriors have some strength in that area so hopefully an early release if he can get one to join in 2026. They are a smart club and replaced AFB for the Fish so they may have a half in mind ready to join if Metcalf is playing the homesick card like AFB did.

Metcalfe swap deal with Ilias.. Ando’s magic trick

 

[JohnnoMcJohnno]

Last halfback we got from the Warriors had one arm hanging by a thread and needed a year out for surgery and rehab. I'd be getting a full body scan before signing Metcalfe. Wouldn't put it past those pr**ks to try and unload another player with major trauma injuries.

 

[UDGE]

If Saints land Metcalf that would be the best news. We can only hope. I am wrapt we have Atko as the Sharks did a great job wasting his years and letting us forget how good he actually is. Metcalf will complement him and they will make a super halves combo.

NZ Warriors have some strength in that area so hopefully an early release if he can get one to join in 2026. They are a smart club and replaced AFB for the Fish so they may have a half in mind ready to join if Metcalf is playing the homesick card like AFB did.

Jett Cleary

 

[mattw5]

Had a feeling Sami wasn’t coming on Tuesday when they upgraded their young half, hopefully Metcalf happens but a lot can happen in 2 weeks before November 1 i feel a lot of clubs will be racing to extend their players beforehand.

As for Illias the only club i see him heading to would be Canberra to battle it out with Sanders and in exchange we potentially get Stewart.

 

[Hound of Dracula]

Metcalf would be a bloody great early Christmas gift
He's played previously, & successfully, with KF but I reckon him and Atkinson would tear it up.
Hopefully it's not just another 'rumour'

 

[JubileeJeffro]

Had a feeling Sami wasn’t coming on Tuesday when they upgraded their young half, hopefully Metcalf happens but a lot can happen in 2 weeks before November 1 i feel a lot of clubs will be racing to extend their players beforehand.

As for Illias the only club i see him heading to would be Canberra to battle it out with Sanders and in exchange we potentially get Stewart.

Problem is nobody wants Ilias.. for all the fanfare and drama created by Anasta and the anti Flanno factions, Ilias is not a first grade half.

 

[Hound of Dracula]

https://www.nospam47.com/au/rugby-l...lf-contract-halfback/40c6eed777f151b064bb6a41

Looks like Metcalf still has not re-signed with Warriors
He may wish to return to Sydney but, and it's a big but, with the Dragons?
Please - YES!

 

[mattw5]

The Warriors are working really hard to extend him before November 1 from what i understand, but if we land him i would be trying to get him for 2026 & give them Illias and some $$$