Recruitment and Retention for 2025

GCRV

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We shall see, ultimately I think there is a massive time-pressure for success, we cant afford to keep sucking or we wont retain/recruit our talent.. so whatever he wants to do roster-wise, yah but I think the gap between couchmans and the main guys is decreasing.. but tbf they are only 21 next year.. so relying on them each week maybe a stretch.. its so weird having 2 of them though...
Couchmans young age is often pointed out. I don't know why it matters, If they are good enough, they are old enough. half the NQ pack debuted as teenagers. Like Luki, Nanai, Finefeuiaki, Taumalolo and I think even Coen Hess and it's hardly like that had a negative effect on their development.
 

TheRev

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Hunt is on the books for next year anyway. No matter what one thinks of him, club can't afford to be paying him big money to play elsewhere or sit on the sidelines.
I'm starting to think maybe a Hunt swap isnt out of the question.. maybe im dreaming.. I just feel like maybe that was a real moment on sunday.. and coming into another 1 or even 2 losses.. if I was Flanno I would be looking at someone to replace Marshke that gives us a plan b for Hunt.. just in case.. even if Hunt ended up in another position..


Just curious how ppl see Boyd vs Volkman vs Hastings vs whoever else we could target.. I dont think either would be big dollars.. but its still what 300k+ probably..
 
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GCRV

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I'm starting to think maybe a Hunt swap isnt out of the question.. maybe im dreaming.. I just feel like maybe that was a real moment on sunday.. and coming into another 1 or even 2 losses.. if I was Flanno I would be looking at someone to replace Marshke that gives us a plan b for Hunt.. just in case.. even if Hunt ended up in another position..


Just curious how ppl see Boyd vs Volkman vs whoever else we could target.. I dont think either would be big dollars.. but its still what 300k+ probably..
Not sure about Boyd. I don't really rate him. Though he might be ok playing 5/8 not responsible for the bulk or the organising/playmaking. Volkman might be ok but I think there is some bad-blood between him and the club.
 

RedV01

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I know all the talk is about Talagi staying at Parramatta but is it two weeks now since Ryles took over and still no news about him re-signing? I wonder if we are indeed in with a good chance. Probably have to pay overs but Bullgrubs had to do that with Kikau, JAC, Burton, Mahony, Crighton. We are only paying overs for Hunt and even half decent halfbacks are on big money these days.
 

GCRV

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I know all the talk is about Talagi staying at Parramatta but is it two weeks now since Ryles took over and still no news about him re-signing? I wonder if we are indeed in with a good chance. Probably have to pay overs but Bullgrubs had to do that with Kikau, JAC, Burton, Mahony, Crighton. We are only paying overs for Hunt and even half decent halfbacks are on big money these days.
You would think every day that goes by without an announcement means he is less likely to stay with the Eels. Otherwise what is he waiting for? I'm sure they have already told him everything he needs to know to re-sign.
 

TheRev

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It's possible they are toying with getting rid of a few players (Sivo in particular) and maybe freeing up some cash which would take time... but yeah it is interesting.. I mean in theory I guess there is no actual rush.. as long as he sorts it out before-preseason, but if it was me, I'd probably want it done... unless he thinks his value goes up the more he plays... but I think everyone has seen enough now.
 

TheRev

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Edit: Apparently Newcastle or Penrith have him.. smh saying we were told we were unsuccessful.. not 100% confirmed though.
 
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GCRV

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Edit: Apparently Newcastle or Penrith have him.. smh saying we were told we were unsuccessful.. not 100% confirmed though.
If Flanno picks up Saifiti so Newcastle can have cap space to sign Talagi, there will need to be an investigation. To see whether he is getting paid to sabotage the Dragons.
 

Dave03

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Oh well, we move on. I don't get my hopes up for big name signings because we're last in the pecking order. Improved junior development, & better coaching will help improve performances will get us out of this mess.
 

Dave03

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This must mean the To’o speculation has some truth to it.

It's interesting, the mole tweet was a photoshop fake but I think weidler has indicated there's some truth to it. They've got a few outside backs coming through like the Mclean bros, Ionghi etc so don't know where talagi will fit unless its at 5/8th.
 

RedVictory

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It's interesting, the mole tweet was a photoshop fake but I think weidler has indicated there's some truth to it. They've got a few outside backs coming through like the Mclean bros, Ionghi etc so don't know where talagi will fit unless its at 5/8th.
The fact his manager is meeting with the panthers board today means there’s something going on.
 

GCRV

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Wonder what is happening with his younger brother Ryda, who was chosen in the Australian Schoolboys Team a few weeks back..
According to Dean Ritchie, Penrith met with both of them. They report Blaize to Penrith is a done deal and suggest his brother is also.
 

TheRev

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Yar I think 5/8 but thats a big call for a 19yr old.. what about Jack Cole 21yrs old and i thought a big prospect?

And yah they have 2 McLeans for outside backs..
 

Edward

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It's interesting, the mole tweet was a photoshop fake but I think weidler has indicated there's some truth to it. They've got a few outside backs coming through like the Mclean bros, Ionghi etc so don't know where talagi will fit unless its at 5/8th.
Yar I think 5/8 but thats a big call for a 19yr old.. what about Jack Cole 21yrs old and i thought a big prospect?

And yah they have 2 McLeans for outside backs..
It would seem Penrith don't have such a high opinion of the halves and back 5 juniors they have coming through.
 

RedV01

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