3.5m

[Random Rooster]

I wonder how Zac Lomax now feels about leaving Saints and signing for Parra for less money?

A fully fit Billy Smith is a beast and its ok that he has a head that resembles C. Montgomery Burns but he has his frail body too.

We desperately need centres- the union guy Marky Mark is a winger (out of form these days too), Pauga is a cheap back up but not a first choice first grade centre at any club...then theres not much after that

[dice]

It seems obvious that Parra will clear out many of the senior players on bigger money. I would be surprised if Gutho, Sivo, or RCG are still there in 2026. RCG on the cheap would be worth it.

[GC6]

I honestly think the cheese’s time is up. He just hasn’t gone to the next level and Watson is even looking like a better prospect but playing out of position.
I would probably look at Marshal King or bringing Verills back.

If you watch any dolphins game Marshal King is one of the best hookers going round. He creates so much time and space as the game rolls on.

[theGman]

Surely David Armstrong would be worth looking at for long term Teddy replacement?

Comes off contract end of year and playing behind Ponga

Armstrong's team mate Ponga is the signature we're chasing hard for which is unsettling Knights hierarchy.
Where there's smoke there's fire.

[Bondicigar]

Recruitment should not be rushed.
Imo David Fafita had flop written all over it.
Crap form blamed on home sickness then dropped to Reggie's is how think it might have played out.

ponga I'd leave at Newcastle too.
He's far too injury prone

[weplayforprems]

I honestly think the cheese’s time is up. He just hasn’t gone to the next level and Watson is even looking like a better prospect but playing out of position.
I would probably look at Marshal King or bringing Verills back.

If you watch any dolphins game Marshal King is one of the best hookers going round. He creates so much time and space as the game rolls on.

Marshall King is pretty nailed on to come to Soufffs with Wayne I think.

We should go hard for Katoa.

It’s an interesting player market. There’s not many superstars available.

I would not be shocked to see us try and get Ben Hunt on a two-year deal as a hooker/half.

[King Salvo]

Armstrong's team mate Ponga is the signature we're chasing hard for which is unsettling Knights hierarchy.
Where there's smoke there's fire.

Ponga is contracted to the Knights until 2027. - Reportedly on 1.4 million a season which includes third party payments and rachet clauses.

The Tricolours have denied any interest in luring the 2023 Dally M Medal winner to Bondi.

https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/news-20...e-ac37d2c19db3

[RoosterBooster]

Do we think Teddy will extend beyond his current contract into 2026. Personally I think he will and will go on 1 year rolling contracts. This will impact recruitment decisions

[King Salvo]

Do we think Teddy will extend beyond his current contract into 2026. Personally I think he will and will go on 1 year rolling contracts. This will impact recruitment decisions

Hard to say as Tedesco is able to field offers from Nov 1 2024 and there has been no reports that 2025 could be his last year. - Tedesco will be 33 at the start of the 2026 season

[Kelby]

Ponga is contracted to the Knights until 2027. - Reportedly on 1.4 million a season which includes third party payments and rachet clauses.

The Tricolours have denied any interest in luring the 2023 Dally M Medal winner to Bondi.

https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/news-20...e-ac37d2c19db3

Thats a lot of money for a player that is one serious head knock from retirement.

No for me.

Without rep footy, I reckon Teddy could easily play for us in 2026.

[weplayforprems]

Hard to say as Tedesco is able to field offers from Nov 1 2024 and there has been no reports that 2025 could be his last year. - Tedesco will be 33 at the start of the 2026 season

Plenty of the Newscorpse journos have said next year will be his last (take that for what it’s worth I know). It would seem our best chance of Manu coming back. If he knows fullback is his from 26.

[RoosterFanNZ]

Instead of getting Ponga who gets injured every 3 games. Would much prefer using that big money to bring Manu back as his replacement, 10x the player

[Kelby]

For next year:

I'd go for the following backs.


DAVID ARMSTRONG
KAYAL IRO
BLAIZE TALAGI

and Marky Mark should ensure we compete well each week next year.


We will lose in the backs JS, Manu, Jennings, Kahu Capper (ffs), Murphy and Alex Young.

[rented tracksuit]

Time for Fatrell to come home....

How many accounts do you have Mickie?

[BondiBob]

Time for Fatrell to come home....

Never