Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Wed Nov 16, 2022 10:09 pm  

2 big NRL standard experienced props required in my opinion……Ava Seumanufagai and Patrick Mago hopefully…..

Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Wed Nov 16, 2022 10:44 pm  

asmadasa wrote:

2 big NRL standard experienced props required in my opinion……Ava Seumanufagai and Patrick Mago hopefully…..

Would be happy with that but Ava Seumanufagai and McKenzie Yei maybe (for impact off bench).

Then just a couple of uk based/young lads signing and we’d be good to go.

Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Wed Nov 16, 2022 10:46 pm  

REDWHITEANDBLUE wrote: I think he might be looking at this function he was presenting at with Dane Windrow https://www.facebook.com/groups/789669968844500 Not sure. It’s not announced anywhere he’s signed a first team deal and I don’t believe it’s uncommon for some of the reserves/academy to sometimes train with the first team in the absence of a first team contract. Would expect the squad numbers to be released in next couple of weeks so will likely know more then.

REDWHITEANDBLUE wrote: I think he might be looking at this function he was presenting at with Dane Windrow https://www.facebook.com/groups/789669968844500 Not sure. It’s not announced anywhere he’s signed a first team deal and I don’t believe it’s uncommon for some of the reserves/academy to sometimes train with the first team in the absence of a first team contract. Would expect the squad numbers to be released in next couple of weeks so will likely know more then.

Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Thu Nov 17, 2022 6:57 am  

Although it does seem really quiet on here, regarding actual signings etc, could it be that some of the players who have been involved in the WC, may have to tie up some loose ends in the southern hemisphere first, or may even be on holidays, which could delay any signings

Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Thu Nov 17, 2022 8:01 am  

Eastern Wildcat wrote:

Although it does seem really quiet on here, regarding actual signings etc, could it be that some of the players who have been involved in the WC, may have to tie up some loose ends in the southern hemisphere first, or may even be on holidays, which could delay any signings

You may be right, but I would have thought the sooner they take part in pre season training the better.
A lot of the Southern hemisphere players may have had holidays before the world cup.
Doesn't seem to have affected other clubs, but we'll just have to be a bit more patient I reckon.

Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Thu Nov 17, 2022 9:05 am  

Eastern Wildcat wrote:

Although it does seem really quiet on here, regarding actual signings etc, could it be that some of the players who have been involved in the WC, may have to tie up some loose ends in the southern hemisphere first, or may even be on holidays, which could delay any signings

I would seriously hope that the overseas signings that we are looking at are already wrapped up as done deals, we are already late in the day with getting our squad together as other teams are at completion at this point, yes any players that played in the WC can get a Visa but don`t mistaken that for not having to go through the application process which can be lengthy as I have just found out myself, if we signed them today I imagine they wouldn`t be here until mid January at a guess.

Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Thu Nov 17, 2022 9:21 am  

Trojan Horse wrote:

Not sure. It’s not announced anywhere he’s signed a first team deal and I don’t believe it’s uncommon for some of the reserves/academy to sometimes train with the first team in the absence of a first team contract.

Would expect the squad numbers to be released in next couple of weeks so will likely know more then.

He played for the first team last season in the friendlies

Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Thu Nov 17, 2022 1:04 pm  

REDWHITEANDBLUE wrote:

He played for the first team last season in the friendlies

Correct he did but that wasn’t the discussion or the point. My point was that he isn’t a first team member or signed to a first team contract and that still remains the case as far as announcements or common knowledge goes.

He may very well be an option in emergency if he remains a member of the academy/reserve team but he’s not a first team squad player for a position we lack the depth. At this level you’d expect that depth in a squad.

Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Thu Nov 17, 2022 5:26 pm  

Lawrence gone to the Bulls club stated he wasn't on the radar at all contrary to information posted on platforms

Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Thu Nov 17, 2022 7:41 pm  

REDWHITEANDBLUE wrote:

Lawrence gone to the Bulls club stated he wasn't on the radar at all contrary to information posted on platforms

Glad he’s not coming here myself but just shows that those on social media complaining over Lawrence signing was just a waste of air.