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Recruitment and Retention for 2026
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Illusion
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So it's official Watson on a 1 year deal ......
Dragon David
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Understood to be confirmed on Monday 1/6/26.
TheRev
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Even though we didn't 'need' Watson.. missing him would be a setback we could do without.. and with Liddles injuries this past 6months or so, having a 2nd legit first grade hooker/14 makes me feel a lot better.. its also a 5th decent signing for 2027.. its enough talent that other prospective players will know its a new team they r coming into next year.. but still.. rest of the NRL has the same talent and years spenting forming combinations.... so someone needs to bake these raw ingredients into a cake of our choosing.. and I don't think Young is any good in the kitchen.
Supposedly we do have a contract for an OB on the table.. possibly its Averillo (or perhaps its someone completely different), but other rumour is Averillo's missus is keen to come back to Sydney.. heard Sharks mentioned as being after him though I bet its less cash.. we shall see.. off-contract for 2027 which is nice. Taulagi could be another given Cows have essentially told him he can go... other ones on market r guys like Arthars, DeCourtney, Tuala, Mason..
Dragon David
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Averillo would be a good fit for us.
TheRev
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Yeah I rly want someone who can cover 1-5 ideally.. I'm worried about ctr and fullback depth.
Wouldnt say no to Taulagi cause him and Sami would be epic wingers, but hes on big coin and is another dedicated winger.. rly want someone who can cover Ctr.. especially with Feagai leaving.. and supposedly Suli/Val welcome to leave if they get an offer.. I guess there is Fale also, but I havent seen him stepping up quite yet.. so I'd prefer him + Buchanan + Heidke trying to push up from reserves.
RedVictory
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Taulagi would be awesome though it seems Rooster’s have got him.
RufusRex
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Ah Kee -> Bears
Wonder if this is the first of several Basil takes with him
Wonder if this is the first of several Basil takes with him
Morgan
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I wonder if he gave the Dragons a chance to match Perth's offer.
RufusRex
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Any news on positions 29/30 for 2026? One week remaining until Jun 30.
GCRV
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I wonder who will be promoted in the likely event no one new is brought it. Or if Su'A or Suli or Leilua are let go early.
RufusRex
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my guess if we are not recruiting anyone new is that those players who go top 30 next year (Reed/Cyrus) would get a little bump.
Unless we want to do a solid for Muhleisen and pay him through his recovery.
Unless we want to do a solid for Muhleisen and pay him through his recovery.
GCRV
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That wouldn't be the worst thing. Also bump up the Couchman's and Stewart. As for Muhleisen, if the club can help him in whatever way outside of the cap, I hope it does. Otherwise no.
Mug Fan
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Connor already had a contract on the table.
He will be top 30 and ready to play in a few weeks.
The other one could be Leeroy, a way of getting some of his contract money out of the way.
He will be top 30 and ready to play in a few weeks.
The other one could be Leeroy, a way of getting some of his contract money out of the way.
RufusRex
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bump him up to bump him out?
RufusRex
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the vids CM has been posting about his recovery have been pretty good - happy for him that he is back shortly