Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Sat Jan 20, 2024 1:05 pm  

Seth wrote:

I'm not sure, if you're a backrower with a physique similar to a prop but possess a bit of evasion, could run good lines, had pace and handling ability then youd be a real asset out wide. Sure he could move into prop but just because he's a certain stature doesn't mean that's so, I haven't seen enough of him yet to decide. Now I'm not saying Ruan would be that 'ali type second row' people have been begging for for years but he was 6 2 and 18st and would have been wasted at prop.

Nowhere near that kind of ability mate. Will be a good pro, and we also need to consider which areas we are short in….

[Frosties.]

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Sat Jan 20, 2024 9:53 pm  

Rhyse Martin has been offered a deal for 2025 at the dolphins. Given his age and our cover in this position and also only having two quota spots out of contract for 2025, I think he will take it.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Sun Jan 21, 2024 7:30 am  

he should.good deal all round

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Sun Jan 21, 2024 10:01 am  

Can't blame him, he's been great for us.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Sun Jan 21, 2024 10:19 am  

Probably the best overall signing from the Agar years (Prior was the best player IMO but burned out quite quickly). We need to make room for younger players coming through so would make sense to release and get the OS quota spot to invest elsewhere.

As others have said we will need a replacement kicker for 2025 though.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Sun Jan 21, 2024 11:26 am  

Can`t blame him and it gives us an opportunity to bring in a decent hard running prop.
As far as kicking is concerned can the likes of Miller, Croft or Frawley kick goals?

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Sun Jan 21, 2024 1:24 pm  

Why would they want him at 31? Great kicker and ok second row but doesn’t make sense to me.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Sun Jan 21, 2024 1:52 pm  

He'll be 32 early in 2025. I don't see it making much sense either. If Fusitu'a and Martin were to leave, Isaako would be a great replacement if he was available - good wing who can play full back and a very good goalkicker.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Sun Jan 21, 2024 4:14 pm  

Once were Loiners wrote:

He'll be 32 early in 2025. I don't see it making much sense either. If Fusitu'a and Martin were to leave, Isaako would be a great replacement if he was available - good wing who can play full back and a very good goalkicker.

Isaako absolute mustards.
Not cat in hells chance her come to SL, unless injury or off the field issues…..

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Sun Jan 21, 2024 7:08 pm  

I think we all feel we lack punch at prop but for 2025 who knows.

We have made so many key changes for 2024 we’re going to have to be patient and see how things unfold. I’m sure there will be some surprises with several players (good and bad).

Generally though it would be handy to have one or two more quota spots for 2025 so we have more flexibility in filling gaps. Our future will depend on how the young players progress.