Raiders player signing speculation 2018

[Lui_Bon]

I'd take Devin

[InFernos_Raiders]

Rumours this morning Milford wants out and back to Raiders

Where did you see those rumours?

It’s rubbish Milford will not leave Brisbane or his Family plus the Raiders could not afford to pay him $1 million. This will never happen. Also Milford is a FB.

[Botman]

surely no one will be upset over not getting chad townsend

Speak for yourself
I’ve been crying out for a Townsend to play for the Raiders since I was 6 years old

I'd take Chad over you, no disrespect

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VERY fair.

[Roger Kenworthy]

I'd take Nick. I've been waiting a long time to see a first grader clumsier than Brett Kelly.

[edwahu]

I'd take Nick. I've been waiting a long time to see a first grader clumsier than Brett Kelly.

Only if he is captain and mic'd up.

[T_R]

I'd take Nick. I've been waiting a long time to see a first grader clumsier than Brett Kelly.

I see him as an underdog-winning-against-all-odds Disney movie waiting to happen.

Nick, I mean. That other guy's a hack.

[Botman]

I'd take Nick. I've been waiting a long time to see a first grader clumsier than Brett Kelly.

I'm right in that Vince Papale age range.

[Sid]

I was going to suggest in the toughest pre-season ever thread that the Raiders should open up a public tryout session Invincible style.

[gerg]

I was going to suggest in the toughest pre-season ever thread that the Raiders should open up a public tryout session Invincible style.

I'll carry the spew bucket or the hose to wash off the playing surface.

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[Roger Kenworthy]

Didn't Phil Graham come from the Raiders equivalent of open tryouts?

[edwahu]

Didn't Phil Graham come from the Raiders equivalent of open tryouts?

No, they signed him from Redcliffe after he killed it up there. I don't think there has been open tryouts for a long time.

[Brew]

Kurt Mann signed with the Knight, Norman looks like to go to Dragons.
And what are we doing? Nothing by the looks of it.


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[Sid]

if norman goes to dragons does that mean widdop would be released to the Old Dart or Nuffy to the Raiders?

[El_Capitano]

Kurt Mann signed with the Knight, Norman looks like to go to Dragons.
And what are we doing? Nothing by the looks of it.


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Where are they going to play him?


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[RTW]

Kurt Mann signed with the Knight, Norman looks like to go to Dragons.
And what are we doing? Nothing by the looks of it.


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Where are they going to play him?


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Getting first crack at the 9 jersey apparently.


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[El_Capitano]

Kurt Mann signed with the Knight, Norman looks like to go to Dragons.
And what are we doing? Nothing by the looks of it.


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Where are they going to play him?


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Getting first crack at the 9 jersey apparently.


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Eww, gross...


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[Matt]

Kurt Mann signed with the Knight, Norman looks like to go to Dragons.
And what are we doing? Nothing by the looks of it.


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Where are they going to play him?


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Getting first crack at the 9 jersey apparently.


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Eww, gross...


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Slade Griffin has to return from and ACL. They also have Buhrer. Which means Levi has fallen waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay down their pecking order.

[Beejay]

Talk of Corey Norman going to the Dragons for 2019.
So does Widdop get an immediate release, or does he or Norman play fullback? If so what about Dufty?

Alex Johnston doesn’t want to play wing, but waiting on Wayne and Inglis to figure out the plan. They also signed Corey Allan from Broncos who played Prime Ministers XIII at fullback without even a FG game. Good chance to get the shot at fullback. So Johnston May end up leaving

Lots more to play out before next year.

Personally I want Dufty, with Wighton at 6. I think that’s our strongest option.

[legend]

Could it be Wighton to the Dragons as his salary wouldn't be as high as the 940k Norman is on and not likely to reduce if asked?

Makes sense IMO.

[edwahu]

Could it be Wighton to the Dragons as his salary wouldn't be as high as the 940k Norman is on and not likely to reduce if asked?

Makes sense IMO.

I think Parra would make up the difference on Norman. No one is going to go near him for that price.

[BJ]

Could it be Wighton to the Dragons as his salary wouldn't be as high as the 940k Norman is on and not likely to reduce if asked?

Makes sense IMO.

I think Parra would make up the difference on Norman. No one is going to go near him for that price.

According to reports Widdop was on a Million a season in his new contract. So Saints have the funds immediately.

[legend]

Widdop isn't leaving until after the 2019 season. Unless Parr pay close to half, the Dragons wouldn't be able to afford him unless they offload Dufty

[BJ]

Widdop isn't leaving until after the 2019 season. Unless Parr pay close to half, the Dragons wouldn't be able to afford him unless they offload Dufty

Watch this space is what I’m hearing.

[nachopants]

Norman to Dragons. I assume that's as fullback. I hope this opens the door for us to pinch Nufty

[RTW]

I would rather chase Allan then Johnston. According to rumours he wasn’t a fan of Bennett at Brisbane hence the move.


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[greeneyed]

Norman to Dragons. I assume that's as fullback. I hope this opens the door for us to pinch Nufty

They say they want to keep Dufty.

[Beejay]

Norman to Dragons. I assume that's as fullback. I hope this opens the door for us to pinch Nufty

They say they want to keep Dufty.

That's cause they were signing Hayne.
Hayne bit someone.
Dragons come out and support Dufty

[Nadruku]

Anyone know about Bailey Simonsson training with the Raiders. Former schoolboys rugby and NZ sevens player?

Just saw Wighton tag him training in a Instagram video. Vision of him lifting weights in Raiders gear. Some schoolboy rugby highlights in below link:



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[bonehead]

his old man is high up in Asada based in Canberra

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[gerg]

He has some skill. Though the clip highlights why Australian rugby is in its current state. Everybody has forgotten how to tackle.

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[edwahu]

Looks like he has some League background and grew up in Canberra, played with West Belconnen before playing with the Dogs SG Ball and Under 20's.

Hopefully goes better than the last Rugby 7's player we signed.

[Dusty]

I would rather chase Allan then Johnston. According to rumours he wasn’t a fan of Bennett at Brisbane hence the move.


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[greeneyed]

Bailey Simmonson All Blacks Sevens bio:

Bailey Simonsson comes from impressive rugby pedigree; his father Paul was an All Black who played provincial rugby for both Waikato and Wellington.

Simonsson grew up playing rugby league and represented the Canterbury Bulldogs in the Holden Cup before switching codes and moving back to New Zealand.

Career Comments:

All Blacks Sevens (2018-present)

188cms 95kgs Born: 18/02/1998 20 years old.

http://www.allblacks.com/Player/Sevens?id=2747

Story from 2017 on return to New Zealand union...

Bailey Simonsson may have been brought up in Sydney but he has strong family ties to Tauranga and Bay of Plenty.

The 19-year-old All Blacks Sevens player and Bay of Plenty Rugby Academy signing is the son of former All Black Paul Simonsson, who attended Tauranga Boys' College before playing for Waikato and Wellington. He was selected for the All Blacks in 1987 and Maori All Blacks in 1988-1989 before joining North Sydney Bears rugby league club.

He is based in Canberra these days where he is head of intelligence at the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority.

Bailey Simonsson attended Sydney's Knox Grammar School and Newington College. He represented Canterbury Bulldogs in the Holden Cup (NRL U20 competition) for a season before signing for Bay of Plenty Rugby.

Read more: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plent ... d=11936939

[edwahu]

Big enough for first grade at least, basically a Rapana clone physically. I wonder if he is full time or train and trial?

[Green eyed Mick]

Quick, Strong, Athletic. Keen to see how he goes.