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Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Thu Jan 23, 2025 10:35 pm  
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Wigan are working on an overseas signing as we speak.


If true I'd be surprised if it was a big name - doubt Isa would have been on a big wage at this stage of his career.
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Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Thu Jan 23, 2025 10:45 pm  
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If true I'd be surprised if it was a big name - doubt Isa would have been on a big wage at this stage of his career.


Wouldn’t anticipate any big names would be available or interested in a move to SL at this stage of the off season.

If true it’s a player without a contract (of which after having a quick look none look to fit the bill) or a player who has been told he’s surplus to requirements beyond 2025.

A good experienced secondrow with a strong work ethic but maybe not the profile to match would be fine.

In my head now I’m thinking 28-31 year old secondrow from a club with a good system and 100 NRL appearances fits the bill.
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Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Thu Jan 23, 2025 10:55 pm  
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Wouldn’t anticipate any big names would be available or interested in a move to SL at this stage of the off season.

If true it’s a player without a contract (of which after having a quick look none look to fit the bill) or a player who has been told he’s surplus to requirements beyond 2025.

A good experienced secondrow with a strong work ethic but maybe not the profile to match would be fine.

In my head now I’m thinking 28-31 year old secondrow from a club with a good system and 100 NRL appearances fits the bill.


Think it's more likely to be a younger player from NSW/Queensland cup looking for an opportunity - there's enough experience in the squad to cover Willie.
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Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Thu Jan 23, 2025 11:05 pm  
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Think it's more likely to be a younger player from NSW/Queensland cup looking for an opportunity - there's enough experience in the squad to cover Willie.


We have our 2 younger secondrows in Nsemba and Walters.

Ideally, in my head anyway, someone who falls midway between the age of those 2 and Faz would be ideal.

Can’t expect Faz to play every game and 3 young lads to me is a risk.

Time will tell I guess. Will liven things up on here nicely before the season starts.

Left field (and total 2+2=5 possibility) would be Sam Stone at Salford. Peet likes tall forwards by the look of it with athleticism and mobility and he has all of them. Was good enough to tempt Melbourne to enquire about him, but to be honest not really sure how he went at Salford last year.
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Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Thu Jan 23, 2025 11:24 pm  
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We have our 2 younger secondrows in Nsemba and Walters.

Ideally, in my head anyway, someone who falls midway between the age of those 2 and Faz would be ideal.

Can’t expect Faz to play every game and 3 young lads to me is a risk.

Time will tell I guess. Will liven things up on here nicely before the season starts.

Left field (and total 2+2=5 possibility) would be Sam Stone at Salford. Peet likes tall forwards by the look of it with athleticism and mobility and he has all of them. Was good enough to tempt Melbourne to enquire about him, but to be honest not really sure how he went at Salford last year.


100% agree that we need someone with some good experience. Apart from just doing a Quick Look on Wikipedia I know nothing about Stone or his capabilities but his profile for me looks like someone who could add to the squad without causing medium term issues to the SC.
Interesting times.
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Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Thu Jan 23, 2025 11:49 pm  
The Yellow Giraffe wrote:
Yeah new deals for him and Knowles to be announced before the season starts.


Hi mate, I spoke with one of the coaches at Wigan tonight and he told me that Matty Lees’ agent has approached Wigan about a deal. It would appear that Matty is currently on a below average salary at Saints. I’m not saying that he won’t extend his deal at Saints but they will need to double his salary.
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Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Fri Jan 24, 2025 8:20 am  
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Hi mate, I spoke with one of the coaches at Wigan tonight and he told me that Matty Lees’ agent has approached Wigan about a deal. It would appear that Matty is currently on a below average salary at Saints. I’m not saying that he won’t extend his deal at Saints but they will need to triple his salary.


He's not on a below average salary at all. He's on a very good deal. A glimpse at his social media should tell you that. Have a look at the house he is having built and the money spent on it. That alone should be enough to tell you he is on a good deal already.
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Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Fri Jan 24, 2025 11:39 am  
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We have our 2 younger secondrows in Nsemba and Walters.

Ideally, in my head anyway, someone who falls midway between the age of those 2 and Faz would be ideal.

Can’t expect Faz to play every game and 3 young lads to me is a risk.

Time will tell I guess. Will liven things up on here nicely before the season starts.

Left field (and total 2+2=5 possibility) would be Sam Stone at Salford. Peet likes tall forwards by the look of it with athleticism and mobility and he has all of them. Was good enough to tempt Melbourne to enquire about him, but to be honest not really sure how he went at Salford last year.
Maybe George Hirst is ahead of schedule.
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Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Fri Jan 24, 2025 12:46 pm  
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He's not on a below average salary at all. He's on a very good deal. A glimpse at his social media should tell you that. Have a look at the house he is having built and the money spent on it. That alone should be enough to tell you he is on a good deal already.


He is compared to the top props in the game, I can only assume that he is getting money outside the game. Saints will have to make him a marquee player.
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Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Fri Jan 24, 2025 6:04 pm  
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Maybe George Hirst is ahead of schedule.


I like the look of Hirst, was watching him at the game on Sunday, big powerful lad. Hope he gets a shot this year and gives Peet something to think about
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