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Sporting News really just makes most of those stories up though.
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He shopped himself to the Knights last year because he wants to play center, Sporting News probably just picked up the story very late.
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Rick wrote:Is that not against the rules?


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We should sign Cameron Smith to play 7 for a couple of seasons then he can be the coach when he’s done


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And then Smith should coach from the sidelines so he still have lengthy discussions with the referees
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From what we saw in the 2018 GF we really should be throwing coin at Cooper Cronk to be our Alfie Langer style water boy in 2020
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They can have him. No freight. You take on the WHOLE deal
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edwahu wrote: November 30, 2018, 4:09 pm He shopped himself to the Knights last year because he wants to play center, Sporting News probably just picked up the story very late.
Where’d you hear that, Ed? I haven’t heard that before.

Not saying I don’t believe you but centres leave to play fullback not the other way around.
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There was a press report to that effect. The idea being that he could be an Origin player at centre... rather than the more pressured spine spot.
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d-train wrote: November 30, 2018, 11:49 am Lets face it. As long as Ricky is here, we won't be signing any title contending halves. He just doesn't want a 6 or 7 that will come into the club and better than he was. We'll settle for someone like Trent Hodkinson although id be happy to take Lachlan Croker back. Both players will be competing for the #6 jersey for next season along with Kane Elgey. Still have Ata Hingano in the squad but its just a matter of him finding some good form like he was when he came through the ranks at the warriors. I don't think he'll find that form while playing in he middle. He needs to go back to wearing the 7.

While we're a bit short on the front row stocks, we should be throwing some money at
- Tom Burgess 1 season : Only 1 season so Emre Guler and Liam Knight can get used to playing first grade footy consistently. Would fit in well as we quite a few English lads here already.
- Joe Ofahengaue Long Term : Good player that brings lots of energy. Can fill in anywhere in the forward pack and would take him over Dunamis Lui any day of the week.
- Tino Fa'asuamaleaui Long Term : Melbourne Storm young gun. Big lad at 197 cm and around 105-110kg. Can play anywhere in the forward pack. Theres some big wraps on him.
- Ava Seumanufagai ? : Big lad who posses a strong carry. Can play some decent minutes as he averaged around 26 minutes per game in his 14 appearances last season. Would take him as an impact forward off the bench.
Tino Fa'asuamaleaui is the type of young forward we should be looking to sign. If we can't sign established players without paying big overs we need to sign these young guns before they make a name for themselves. Also if the Sharks sign Johnson I'd like to see us make a play for Kyle Flanagan.
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Joe O isn’t moving away from the Broncos without receiving a significant payday.

You could pry Tino F away from the storm because they are a professionally run club who won’t get into a bidding war over a kid who hasn’t even made debut.
If he was to leave it wouldn’t be on minimum wage because he can stay at a better club for that.

So again we are in a situation where we are playing overs for a player who may not be better then Guler who is a couple of years further along in his development.


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Sid wrote: November 30, 2018, 5:17 pm From what we saw in the 2018 GF we really should be throwing coin at Cooper Cronk to be our Alfie Langer style water boy in 2020
Cronk could probably secure a head coaching gig immediately upon retiring. He isn't going to be a low order assistant like Langer, especially not at the Raiders.
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Green eyed Mick wrote: December 1, 2018, 11:40 am
Sid wrote: November 30, 2018, 5:17 pm From what we saw in the 2018 GF we really should be throwing coin at Cooper Cronk to be our Alfie Langer style water boy in 2020
Cronk could probably secure a head coaching gig immediately upon retiring. He isn't going to be a low order assistant like Langer, especially not at the Raiders.
I don't think Tara would allow him to move to Canberra.
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RTW wrote: December 1, 2018, 9:44 am Joe O isn’t moving away from the Broncos without receiving a significant payday.

You could pry Tino F away from the storm because they are a professionally run club who won’t get into a bidding war over a kid who hasn’t even made debut.
If he was to leave it wouldn’t be on minimum wage because he can stay at a better club for that.

So again we are in a situation where we are playing overs for a player who may not be better then Guler who is a couple of years further along in his development.


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Those speculative signings on the real gun juniors have a pretty good return, including for us. Tapine is in that category, TLL was also great for us.

At the moment no first grader will come so we need to keep looking at alternatives, given Don isn't going anywhere.
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Liam Knight was offered to South's last week.

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Trying to free up some cap space? Wonder how much he’s on...


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Does Bennett being sacked make TPJ an option again?
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Wiki Special wrote: December 2, 2018, 4:12 pm Does Bennett being sacked make TPJ an option again?
Don't think so, he was expected to go to Souths anyway.

Still an option for 2020 if we could find the cash, but he is probably above our level of recruits already.
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There was an interview or comment from him a few weeks ago saying he would finalise his contract within the next week but then the Bennett/Siebold saga erupted and nothing has been said since.

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Does anyone think now with Wayne gone in Brisbane that Anthony Milford could become a half option for us to lure?

I’m hearing that some of the players contracts have a Wayne Bennett exit clause which gives them opportunity to break contract. Not sure if Milford would have that clause though

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LastRaider wrote: December 3, 2018, 10:17 am Does anyone think now with Wayne gone in Brisbane that Anthony Milford could become a half option for us to lure?

I’m hearing that some of the players contracts have a Wayne Bennett exit clause which gives them opportunity to break contract. Not sure if Milford would have that clause though

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I don't... I think it would be more likely that he would stay in QLD and our options would be whoever he replaced at titans or cowboys. Someone like Roberts or Martin.
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Wiki Special wrote: December 2, 2018, 4:12 pm Does Bennett being sacked make TPJ an option again?
Anyone with a get out clause is potentially an option, at both the Rabbits and the Broncos.
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Green eyed Mick wrote:
Wiki Special wrote: December 2, 2018, 4:12 pm Does Bennett being sacked make TPJ an option again?
Anyone with a get out clause is potentially an option, at both the Rabbits and the Broncos.
I'm not sure that TPJ needs a get out clause? He isn't currently under contract is he?

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gergreg wrote: December 3, 2018, 4:03 pm
Green eyed Mick wrote:
Wiki Special wrote: December 2, 2018, 4:12 pm Does Bennett being sacked make TPJ an option again?
Anyone with a get out clause is potentially an option, at both the Rabbits and the Broncos.
I'm not sure that TPJ needs a get out clause? He isn't currently under contract is he?

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I thought he was under contract for 2019. Off contract 2020. I don't know though.
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No, TPJ is currently off contract. No club contract for 2019. He keeps saying he'll sign with the Broncos, but he hasn't.
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d-train wrote: November 30, 2018, 11:49 am Lets face it. As long as Ricky is here, we won't be signing any title contending halves. He just doesn't want a 6 or 7 that will come into the club and better than he was. We'll settle for someone like Trent Hodkinson although id be happy to take Lachlan Croker back. Both players will be competing for the #6 jersey for next season along with Kane Elgey. Still have Ata Hingano in the squad but its just a matter of him finding some good form like he was when he came through the ranks at the warriors. I don't think he'll find that form while playing in he middle. He needs to go back to wearing the 7.

While we're a bit short on the front row stocks, we should be throwing some money at
- Tom Burgess 1 season : Only 1 season so Emre Guler and Liam Knight can get used to playing first grade footy consistently. Would fit in well as we quite a few English lads here already.
- Joe Ofahengaue Long Term : Good player that brings lots of energy. Can fill in anywhere in the forward pack and would take him over Dunamis Lui any day of the week.
- Tino Fa'asuamaleaui Long Term : Melbourne Storm young gun. Big lad at 197 cm and around 105-110kg. Can play anywhere in the forward pack. Theres some big wraps on him.
- Ava Seumanufagai ? : Big lad who posses a strong carry. Can play some decent minutes as he averaged around 26 minutes per game in his 14 appearances last season. Would take him as an impact forward off the bench.
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greeneyed wrote: December 3, 2018, 5:08 pm No, TPJ is currently off contract. No club contract for 2019. He keeps saying he'll sign with the Broncos, but he hasn't.
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Nikorima apparently being shopped by the broncos, apparently only on 350-400K or so, I reckon he'll end up at the Warriors (despite there denials) but if he doesn't then he'd be worth a go, he's not a marquee player but imo he's progressing and improving as a player, be good value if we could get him for 5-600k
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kiwi raider wrote: December 4, 2018, 7:28 am Nikorima apparently being shopped by the broncos, apparently only on 350-400K or so, I reckon he'll end up at the Warriors (despite there denials) but if he doesn't then he'd be worth a go, he's not a marquee player but imo he's progressing and improving as a player, be good value if we could get him for 5-600k
I agree Kiwi, he would add to the squad, and likely the best we can hope for.

It would be right up Ricky's alley as well - someone has already tried to turn him into a hooker:)
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He’ll go to NZ. And I’m not convinced by him being worth much money as of yet.
well, I guess you could say that I'm buy curious.
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Would cost us close to a million anyway.
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julian87 wrote: December 4, 2018, 7:34 am He’ll go to NZ. And I’m not convinced by him being worth much money as of yet.
Yea he's a work in progress but he looked really good against England, his combination with Milford has never worked but i'm not convinced they are an ideal halves pairing.
Agree he'll likely end up at the Warriors, I don't think it was a coincidence Johnson was rumored to be unwanted at about the same time Siebold was confirmed Broncos coach, they pushed Johnson out the door imo as they knew the could likely get Nikorima and strengthen another position(probably prop) for the same price as they were Paying Johnson.
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Ill be honest. Ive never been a fan of Niko. Im certainly not convinced he is a 'needle mover' either. However, his individual brilliance and speed, surely makes him better that 1 of our 2.

Which circles me back to the Para pair. Again, they are more talented than our 2. I believe Norman has already confirmed he plans on fighting for his spot at Para, but that Moses might still be on the shopping list. They have similar issues to our 2, but who knows? A few more good plays over avg ones might be enough to counter the game management uselessness, and defensive frailties? Eg, a few more repeat sets rather than a dodgy kick. A kick that actually finds grass, rather than the FB. Might be enough to shave a try here or there?!?
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I think Niko would be a pretty good pickup. Statistics don't look too bad for last season:

Tries: 10
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LB: 12
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How is his defence? He was also one of NZ's best during the recent tests...
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You have to ask yourself one simple question.

Is he an upgrade on what we have ?

We have Sam Williams. I like Sam, I really do. But there's a 1000 halfbacks out there who are better.

Niko is one of them.

I done with our think tank sitting on their hands and picking up dregs..

Let's get active, identify where we are lacking and bring someone in.

How much longer do we need to sit through this ?
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