Recruitment and retention

[257Matt]

90% from juniors??? More like 10-15%.

Melbourne 27 years later only has one Victorian in their NRL squad Faalogo

 

[mr_c]

Melbourne 27 years later only has one Victorian in their NRL squad Faalogo

lmao, yet its ok for dogs when's last time dogs n few others teams that have had more than 5 in there nrl team that actualy gone through schooling and right the way through , happens way more than you see , but with the pathway system going in storm now will continue more

 

[257Matt]

lmao, yet its ok for dogs when's last time dogs n few others teams that have had more than 5 in there nrl team that actualy gone through schooling and right the way through , happens way more than you see , but with the pathway system going in storm now will continue more

It took them 27 years to get to Faalogo it’ll take Perth a decade to get a WA local unless you’re talking someone like Naufahu who isn’t a local junior but came through Dolphins academy system same with Nonu, Rasmussen and Symonds or recruited from Sg ball teams like Katoa, Teague, Bostock and Walsh.

North Sydney and NRL making lots of blunders already and the two strengths Dolphins had they don’t have being self sufficient dollars and rock solid board. Their board make up makes Dragons and Wests Tigers look rock solid.

Dolphins have one Bulldogs local junior in their squad Averillo.

There’s 3 in the 17 today King Kiraz, Rinakama and Hayward.

 

[mr_c]

It took them 27 years to get to Faalogo it’ll take Perth a decade to get a WA local unless you’re talking someone like Naufahu who isn’t a local junior but came through Dolphins academy system same with Nonu, Rasmussen and Symonds or recruited from Sg ball teams like Katoa, Teague, Bostock and Walsh.

North Sydney and NRL making lots of blunders already and the two strengths Dolphins had they don’t have being self sufficient dollars and rock solid board. Their board make up makes Dragons and Wests Tigers look rock solid.

Dolphins have one Bulldogs local junior in their squad Averillo.

There’s 3 in the 17 today King Kiraz, Rinakama and Hayward.

so what excuse has a 90 year old club having 3 and i suppose you think thats ok

 

[257Matt]

so what excuse has a 90 year old club having 3 and i suppose you think thats ok

That don't include players outside the top 17 or unavailable due to injury nor does it include players who made their NRL debuts at the Bulldogs.

A very positive breakdown for Dolphins is:
Academy: Tevita Naufahu, LJ Nonu (18th man), Lewis Symonds (yet to play NRL), Elijah Rasmussen (yet to play NRL)
Queensland Cup: Trai Fuller, Lachlan Hubner
SG Ball Teams: Isaiya Katoa, Mason Teague, Jack Bostock, James Walsh (18th man)
Colts/Flegg Teams: Max Plath, Harrison Graham, Kurt Donoghoe (via Capras deal impressed both Bennett & Woolf in Dolphins train & trial)

The other 3 debutants for Dolphins Val Te Whare (RU), Brayden McGrady (NSW Cup journeyman), Aublix Tawha (played in various NZ & Country competitions before getting a Redcliffe Cup deal).

Next years Top 30 will have 4 players yet to make NRL debut as I correctly predicted a regeneration has happened at Dolphins started with Bromwich missing the top 17 from the outset and now progressed to how the roster is taking shape.

 

[Equaliser]

It took them 27 years to get to Faalogo it’ll take Perth a decade to get a WA local unless you’re talking someone like Naufahu who isn’t a local junior but came through Dolphins academy system same with Nonu, Rasmussen and Symonds or recruited from Sg ball teams like Katoa, Teague, Bostock and Walsh.

North Sydney and NRL making lots of blunders already and the two strengths Dolphins had they don’t have being self sufficient dollars and rock solid board. Their board make up makes Dragons and Wests Tigers look rock solid.

Dolphins have one Bulldogs local junior in their squad Averillo.

There’s 3 in the 17 today King Kiraz, Rinakama and Hayward.

Perth produces a few NRL players. Not many but a few. It's not like Victoria.

 

[mr_c]

Lol predictions from a dogs fan for dolphins. Yup sure you are dolphins fan

 

[mr_c]

reason why dolphins done so well over the years qld is a magnificent breeding ground for kids same with sydney but look likes cambera they punch well above there wieght ,\


and storm after 30 years now having pathway , system is huge as would take that long to build rugby league as junior support in a area dominated by afl and \ soccer but going looking at the school league systems there they getting stronger n stronger and even there womans sides in college are strong

 

[257Matt]

Perth produces a few NRL players. Not many but a few. It's not like Victoria.

Bears will be attempting to buy players left right centre.

I don't see any Dolphins player who is locked up beyond 2027 leaving.

 

[Red]

Bears will be attempting to buy players left right centre.

I don't see any Dolphins player who is locked up beyond 2027 leaving.

How much is Preston Campbell is on? He's much better than Kikau.

 

[257Matt]

How much is Preston Campbell is on? He's much better than Kikau.

Dogs signed him for unders he's signed until end of 2027 he signed on in April 2023 after only a handful of games. If I'm Meninga he's the first forward I attempt to sign for Bears even if it's for 2028.

Dolphins have 13 off contract end of 2026, Perth are throwing everything at Herbie already and it's looking good he'll remain. I reckon they'll have a crack at trying to sign at least 8 of the 13. They'll throw silly money too.

*1 Brad Schneider (2026) HB
2 Connelly Lemuelu (2026) SRF
3 Francis Molo (2026) PF
4 Herbie Farnworth (2026) CTR
5 Jake Averillo (2026) Utility-back
6 Jamayne Isaako (2026) WG
7 James Walsh (2026) CTR SRF
8 Kodi Nikorima (2026) FE
9 Max Feagai (2026) CTR
10 Oryn Keeley (2026) SRF LF
11 Ray Stone (2026) LF
*12 Selwyn Cobbo (2026) WG CTR FB
13 Trai Fuller (2026) FB

 

[Blockade]

so what excuse has a 90 year old club having 3 and i suppose you think thats ok

Modern day RL clubs don't rely on juniors anymore. That is a desperately old fashioned viewpoint. With a lot more money in the sport these days, clubs explore the open market and shape their team around these guys. I couldn't give a shit about how many Dolphin juniors advance to first grade. I just want a club that has regular success. If they have to recruit 30 of these players, then so be it.

 

[mr_c]

Modern day RL clubs don't rely on juniors anymore. That is a desperately old fashioned viewpoint. With a lot more money in the sport these days, clubs explore the open market and shape their team around these guys. I couldn't give a shit about how many Dolphin juniors advance to first grade. I just want a club that has regular success. If they have to recruit 30 of these players, then so be it.

thats my point theres more than just storm that dont do there own juniors , and they been round lot longer

 

[mr_c]

How much is Preston Campbell is on? He's much better than Kikau.

they want him to sign 5 year 700k deal hes on 600-650 now

 

[257Matt]

they want him to sign 5 year 700k deal hes on 600-650 now

I think Red was talking about Jacob Preston if mentioning him with Kikau

 

[mr_c]

preston will go to bears hes ex junior

 

[Red]

I think Red was talking about Jacob Preston if mentioning him with Kikau

Thanks. Yes, I meant Jake Preston the Bulldogs backrower, probably their bear player. Way better than Kikau.

 

[257Matt]

Thanks. Yes, I meant Jake Preston the Bulldogs backrower, probably their bear player. Way better than Kikau.

Yes. One of the first players I would chase if I'm Bears for 2027. They'll probably end up with Kikau looking for a final pay day.

 

[mr_c]

i reckon buster ( hindmarshs son will be there he was killing it in the bears juniors before signing with panthers ) joseph rhys wessers son another i reckon will b there try scoring freak

 

[Red]

Yes. One of the first players I would chase if I'm Bears for 2027. They'll probably end up with Kikau looking for a final pay day.

I think the ESL may be Kikau's next and final pay day. Judging from the game I watched a couple of days ago but you would know better than me.