Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Thu Oct 03, 2024 1:20 pm  

Assuming we can't sign megastars from the NRL we'll have to trust that Arthur knows who will go well in SL.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Thu Oct 03, 2024 1:29 pm  

There needs to be some understanding of what players are realistically going to be available from the NRL in terms of potential incoming forwards to Leeds. Along with half backs props command the biggest salaries in the NRL. As such the ones available will be one of the following. Top quality 33-35 years old looking for one last challenge or pay day Eg Burgess and JWH.
Young not played much in NRL looking to build career and get an NRL contract. Eg Tom Amone.
Late 20 early 30s not a first choice starter but played decent number of games looking for 3 year contract and more game time.
Leeds should be in for either of the second 2 and its then its about selecting the right players with the attributes that you need.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Thu Oct 03, 2024 3:12 pm  

Whose to say he isn't Martin's replacement?

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Thu Oct 03, 2024 3:15 pm  

Loiner at large wrote:

There needs to be some understanding of what players are realistically going to be available from the NRL in terms of potential incoming forwards to Leeds. Along with half backs props command the biggest salaries in the NRL. As such the ones available will be one of the following. Top quality 33-35 years old looking for one last challenge or pay day Eg Burgess and JWH.
Young not played much in NRL looking to build career and get an NRL contract. Eg Tom Amone.
Late 20 early 30s not a first choice starter but played decent number of games looking for 3 year contract and more game time.
Leeds should be in for either of the second 2 and its then its about selecting the right players with the attributes that you need.

If we're in for Jake Connor, maybe players in the mould of Julian O'Neill, Greg Bird and Todd Carney will be on the cards

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Fri Oct 04, 2024 7:26 am  

Not that it was ever happening, but RCG has signed for Gold Coast.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Fri Oct 04, 2024 8:16 am  

They will have to do a lot better than Jake Connor and an obscure NRL forward that's barely played for last 2 years if they want to sell season tickets.

Hopefully hear something major soon.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Fri Oct 04, 2024 8:21 am  

I've enjoyed the non event that has been following the ongoing RCG (Unicorn) transfer updates, but all good things must come to an end.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Fri Oct 04, 2024 9:54 am  

Never had a chance on him.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Fri Oct 04, 2024 2:23 pm  

Kudos to the Lotpod guys for getting Ian Blease and Rob Oates to appear this coming Monday. Here's hoping they might have something to reveal.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Fri Oct 04, 2024 2:43 pm  

christopher wrote:

I don’t know as I don’t watch much NRL these days.

He’s not even been linked with us properly so you don’t need to write him off just yet, maybe wait til he’s actually signed but not pulled on a jersey before doing that.

But in general the days of any SL club signing top rate first choice NRL players in his age bracket are long gone.

Tevita Pengi JR