Hooper, Issa and other reliable journos have all said that he wants to come back to sydney, more specifically, "come back home". And its also been revealed he wont be at the Phins past '27. I'm 99% sure, as are journos, that Bostock will be a Dragon for '28 and beyond
I'd defo go for Latu Fainu. Not only is he a good player with a very high ceiling, but the potential to try lure his brothers too could be a smart play to make. I'd do it in a heartbeat
Is there any news on who the HC could be for next year? I've not heard anything in regards to that. As for signings, Watson has gone super quiet after he reportedly already signed with us, yet has since been linked with other clubs. As for the juniors, Jacob not featuring even on the...
I would love to know how much Averillo is earning at the Phins with his new extension, because we could have easily matched or exceeded what he is getting, as well as offering him a guaranteed starting spot 1-5 (post Drinkwater signing). Regardless, the names we're currently being linked with...
I agree, but with that being said, our youngsters are needed. Fringe youngsters who haven't got much gametime lately - Loko, Halangahu, Tsougranis for example - all can have a significant place in the team, for this year and next. Loko can serve as a 30-35 min bench player, or as a 40-50 min...
Yeah Caryannis article suggests Lucas is the target considering he's an Illawarra junior. RE Sloan - I personally think we should keep him as he can play FB and on the wing, and with Feagai gone who can play 2-5, we need depth in the backs, especially on the wing and in the centres. I really...
Sassine is under the impression Loko is staying considering he retracted his release request. I personally think Loko will stay as long as he starts the remainder of the year, which he should if he continues to perform well, and on the basis both Lawrie and Guler most likely wont be here next year
He did mention that the Couchmans are set to extend. I think we're looking at second rowers, coz Caryannis mentioned it in his article this morning that we're looking at: Hudson Young, Jacob Preston, Dylan Lucas, Briton Nikora,Teig Wilton, Jordan Riki and Liam Martin.
Chris Sassine (broke the Drinkwater news before anyone else including journos, also broke the Watson news this morning) went live on TikTok this morning and brought up some interesting points that I'd thought I'd summarise here for you all:
Watson is a done deal
Club is keen on Farnworth and he...
Off the top of my head, these are players who I think compare best to the players mentioned (from what I've seen/read online)
Jesse Williams - speed to burn and has attacking x-factor (more a winger/fullback though)
Rokko Walker - versatile player who can play fullback, but also in the halves...