Recruitment and retention

[Paul]

So much for Wighton. He's joining Souths. I wonder if Souths are going to have salary cap trouble we can take advantage of.

Dodged a bullet.

 

[Chris]

So much for Wighton. He's joining Souths. I wonder if Souths are going to have salary cap trouble we can take advantage of.

Canberra aren't taking it lying down. Good on them. I wish them luck. Always seemed like a team that plays fair, don't cheat the cap, develop their own juniors and etc. Even though I've never been there myself, I think it's hard for Canberra to recruit from elsewhere because no one wants to live in Canberra.

I've had it with these media types saying things like, "Roosters can sign ********* with ***********'s money (someone veteran who left to retire or play another season ro two in the ELS)." Now it's Souths and Roosters. They are the only teams that don't have to upgrade younger players doing really well. It's obviously a scam. It's gotten so bad now with the Roosters and Rabbits that something has to give.

 

[Equaliser]

Canberra aren't taking it lying down. Good on them. I wish them luck. Always seemed like a team that plays fair, don't cheat the cap, develop their own juniors and etc. Even though I've never been there myself, I think it's hard for Canberra to recruit from elsewhere because no one wants to live in Canberra.

I've had it with these media types saying things like, "Roosters can sign ********* with ***********'s money (someone veteran who left to retire or play another season ro two in the ELS)." Now it's Souths and Roosters. They are the only teams that don't have to upgrade younger players doing really well. It's obviously a scam. It's gotten so bad now with the Roosters and Rabbits that something has to give.

Well done Canberra. At this stage, they are like us. Can't cheat the salary cap. I guess it means Wayne really believes we have a serious 5/8 problem.

 

[DolphinLungren]

So much for Wighton. He's joining Souths. I wonder if Souths are going to have salary cap trouble we can take advantage of.

Maybe have a look at Tass, he's gonna be pushed out fore sure.

 

[Liverbird with Phins up]

I am concerned about the Kerr signing. Being an ex dragon.

I want to see us sign another centre and marquee of some sort. Then we will be full legit next year

 

[Jetty]

I am concerned about the Kerr signing. Being an ex dragon.

I want to see us sign another centre and marquee of some sort. Then we will be full legit next year

Remember Herbie has already been signed for next year. And Aitken is playing out of his skin.

 

[Liverbird with Phins up]

Remember Herbie has already been signed for next year. And Aitken is playing out of his skin.

Aitken is another player I am very familiar with. Do you not remember the try he bombed the week before?

I would prefer someone in there for Aitken

 

[Liverbird with Phins up]

Maybe i am aiming high. Id just like to see us use Bennett's pull while we have him in the hotseat

 

[Equaliser]

Aitken is another player I am very familiar with. Do you not remember the try he bombed the week before?

I would prefer someone in there for Aitken

He kind of bombed it. Did it almost all on his own to get into that position to bomb it but even that isn't so simple. Jennings was quite far behind on the left. Aitken may not have even seen him. The player on the inside (Niko I think) probably seemed like the better option. It turned out to be wrong but I can understand what he was thinking.

 

[Equaliser]

Maybe i am aiming high. Id just like to see us use Bennett's pull while we have him in the hotseat

I don't think so. I just think he's probably good for next year as well and by then, hopefully we'll have another gun to compliment Herbie.

 

[Josh]

The Raiders have challenged the NRL to force South Sydney to make Wighton’s value $1 million per season on their salary cap.

They’re not the only club blowing up about Wighton signing with the Bunnies, either.

Souths arch-rivals the Roosters have been going nuclear all over town about how South Sydney can possibly fit the ex-NSW and Australian centre into the red and green roster for 2024.

The Rabbitohs are adamant they’ve signed Wighton to play left centre. They’re also adamant they’ve got the latitude to do so in the salary cap with Liam Knight and Blake Taaffe off-contract and the salary cap increasing to $12.3 million next season.

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This is a scam but still, the irony of the Roosters complaining about it.....

 

[Jetty]

I trust Wayne knows what he is doing but from my perspective, I hope Souths get Wighton for 1 mil a year. Centres are a real problem for us but Aitken will do ok for one more year in the centres and Farnworth is one of the best centres in the competition. Better off saving the money and then offering Payne Haas 1.2 mil a year from 2025.

Rugby Yawnion are reportedly offering him 1.6 mil a year for 3 years. I think the most he could get in the NRL is a bit over 1mil a season. Probably 1.1mil. 500k is a lot of money to sacrifice for someone from a large family and whose mother is in jail indefinitely.

 

[Dolph]

Rugby Yawnion are reportedly offering him 1.6 mil a year for 3 years. I think the most he could get in the NRL is a bit over 1mil a season. Probably 1.1mil. 500k is a lot of money to sacrifice for someone from a large family and whose mother is in jail indefinitely.

The stupid money they are throwing at Suaali might be end of Rugby Yawnion in Australia without grants or at least loan guarantees from places where rugby yawnion is popular.

 

[Jetty]

Tass for Souths is definately worth trying to recruit! Don't understand at all why Souths would go with a 30 (31 when his contract starts) year-old Wighton to take his position on a big money deal.

 

[Red]

Tass for Souths is definately worth trying to recruit! Don't understand at all why Souths would go with a 30 (31 when his contract starts) year-old Wighton to take his position on a big money deal.

Not a bad player. Not sure if he's better than Aitken and 100% not better than Farnworth.

 

[Chris]

Players who are going to but on the market at the end of August

Broncos Payne Haas Adam Reynolds Billy Walters Brendan Piakura Corey Oates (player option) Delouise Hoeter Jock Madden Jordan Riki Kurt Capewell	Warriors Rocco Berry Josh Curran Wayde Egan Jackson Ford, Tohu Harris Valingi Kepu Freddy Lussick Luke Metcalf Jazz Tevaga Taine Tuaupiki Dallin Watene-Zelezniak.	Sharks Jesse Colquhoun Kade Dykes Braden Hamlin-Uele Kayal Iro Matt Moylan Niwhai Puru Toby Rudolf Siteni Taukamo Connor Tracey Jack Williams
Raiders Nick Cotric Jamal Fogarty Peter Hola Sebastian Kris Danny Levi Ata Mariota Trey Mooney Pasami Saulo James Schiller Harley Smith-Shields Tom Starling Semi Valemei Elliott Whitehead Zac Woolford Hudson Young	Cowboys Tom Chester Tom Dearden Kyle Feldt Coen Hess Chad Townsend	Bulldogs Jacob Kiraz Paul Alamoti Andrew Davey Reece Hoffman Max King Iverson Matai Tevita Pangai Junior Franklin Pele Hayze Perham Jeral Skelton Jackson Topine
Sea Eagles Tolutau Koula Ben Trbojevic Josh Schuster Karl Lawton Lachlan Croker Taniela Paseka Zac Fulton	Dragons Tyrell Sloan Ben Murdoch-Masila Cody Ramsey Francis Molo Jack de Belin Jack Bird (MO) Jaiyden Hunt Jaydn Su’A Mathew Feagai Max Feagai Moses Suli Paul Turner Talatau Amone Zane Musgrove	Rabbits Campbell Graham Ben Lovett Isaiah Taas Izaac Thompson Jai Arrow Josiah Karapani Keaon Koloamatangi Leon Te Hau Peter Mamouzelos Shaquai Mitchell Taane Milne Tevita Tatola Tom Burgess
Roosters Joseph Manu Angus Crichton, Brandon Smith (PO), Luke Keary, Nat Butcher, Paul Momirovski, Sitili Tupouniua, Siua Wong, Terrell May	Knights Bradman Best Dane Gagai, Jacob Saifiti, Krystian Mapapalangi, Mathew Croker, Phoenix Crossland, Simi Sasagi Tyson Gamble.	Eels Bailey Simonsson (MO), Dajearn Asi (MO), Jack Murchie. Jirah Momoisea, J’maine Hopgood, Josh Hodgson (MO), Ky Rodwell, Makahesi Makatta, Matt Doorey (MO), Ofahiki Ogden (CO), Sean Russell. Jakob Arthur
Panthers Dylan Edwards Jarome Luai, Liam Martin, Lindsay Smith, Luke Garner, Matt Eisenhuth, Mitch Kenny, Sunia Turuva, Taylan May, Zac Hosking.	Storm Aaron Pene, Eliesa Katoa, Joe Chan (MO), Marion Seve, Nick Meaney, Reimis Smith, Tom Eisenhuth (CO) Nick Meany	Dolphins Anthony Milford Brenko Lee, Edrick Lee, Euan Aitken, Herman Ese’ese (PO), Jarrod Wallace, Jesse Bromwich, Kodi Nikorima, Mark Nicholls, Ray Stone, Robert Jennings (MO), Valynce Te Whare.
Titans Moeaki Fotuaika hris Randall, Isaac Liu, Jacob Alick (CO), Jaiman Joliffe, Jayden Campbell, Joe Stimson, Kieran Foran, Klese Haas Phillip Sami, Sam Verrills, Tanah Boyd, Tom Weaver, Tino Fa’asuamaleaui, Toby Sexton, Treymain Spry.	Tigers Stefano Utoikamanu Adam Doueihi, Alex Twal, Api Koroisau (MO), Asu Kepaoa, Brandon Tumeth (PO). Jake Simpkin, Junior Tupou, Justin Matamua (CO), Rya Ngatikaura, Shawn Blore, Sione Fainu, Starford To’a. Stefano Utoikamanu, Tristan Reilly.

 

[Red]

Players we could use, IMO. Of course it would come down to money.

• Payne Haas
• Bradman Best
• Nick Cotric
• Tohu Harris
• Braden Hamlin-Uele
• Jai Arrow
• Keaon Koloamatangi
• Joseph Manu
• Angus Crichton
• Siua Wong
• Sitili Tupouniua
• Jack Bird
• Moses Suli
• Reimis Smith
• Eliesa Katoa
• Moeaki Fotuaika
• Jaiman Joliffe,
• Jayden Campbell
• Klese Haas
• Tino Fa’asuamaleaui
• Stefano Utoikamanu

 

[Liverbird with Phins up]

• Herman Ese’ese (PO),
• Jarrod Wallace,
• Jesse Bromwich,
• Kodi Nikorima,
• Mark Nicholls,
• Ray Stone,

I'd give these another crack.

And add a half to your list on top. If we can magic one out of a hat

 

[Liverbird with Phins up]

it would be great if an undercover source could be attrached to the forum to give us a few inside tips.

 

[Josh]

• Herman Ese’ese (PO),
• Jarrod Wallace,
• Jesse Bromwich,
• Kodi Nikorima,
• Mark Nicholls,
• Ray Stone,

I'd give these another crack.

And add a half to your list on top. If we can magic one out of a hat

• Ese'ese
• Wallace
• Bromwich
• Nicholls

are all north of 30. I think after next year, they'll retire.