2026 recruitment & retention

[XV-1]

We certainly do have both on contract for 26 but there is nothing stopping us letting both know we will be going in a different direction in 27 and if they can secure a longer term deal elsewhere they are free to move on at the end of the season.

I could see Croker picking up a nice 2-3 year deal in the ESL

Croker is the only guy that maybe of interest from another club.
Brown and Lodge, nobody wants them and a lesser degree Waddell who we have till the end of 2027.

 

[Thewestisbest]

Croker is the only guy that maybe of interest from another club.
Brown and Lodge, nobody wants them and a lesser degree Waddell who we have till the end of 2027.

I can't see anyone taking Brown and Waddell. We are stuck with those two who will only get slower. The fact Lawton can hardly get a run at the Cowboys highlights how bad our backrow stocks are. Waddell is our next man up when either of Olakuatau or Burbo become unavailable. It's almost a criminal act that our coach didn't recruit a backrower in the off season. Our deficiency in that area cannot possibly be any more obvious.

And to be clear, I am not a Ben T hater. I actually think he has the potential to be an outstanding backrow forward or even a lock. We missed him big time against the Eels. But we literally have 2 genuine backrowers in our squad.

 

[master blaster]

I can't see anyone taking Brown and Waddell. We are stuck with those two who will only get slower. The fact Lawton can hardly get a run at the Cowboys highlights how bad our backrow stocks are. Waddell is our next man up when either of Olakuatau or Burbo become unavailable. It's almost a criminal act that our coach didn't recruit a backrower in the off season. Our deficiency in that area cannot possibly be any more obvious.

And to be clear, I am not a Ben T hater. I actually think he has the potential to be an outstanding backrow forward or even a lock. We missed him big time against the Eels. But we literally have 2 genuine backrowers in our squad.

And we missed out on Dylan Walker coming back, now he would have been handy. That deal was done covertly for sure

 

[Disco]

Croker is the only guy that maybe of interest from another club.
Brown and Lodge, nobody wants them and a lesser degree Waddell who we have till the end of 2027.

Lodge only signed this year and only on pennies right, so no drama.

Brown and Waddell agreed, wouldn't be huge demand but stranger things have happened.

 

[Tragic Eagle]

Should we buy Reed Mahoney and Sexton from the dogs.

No Nope Nada No Way.

 

[Leighbra]

Are there any rumors circulating about us possibly signing someone before June 30th? Anything????

 

[XV-1]

Are there any rumors circulating about us possibly signing someone before June 30th? Anything????

Cut price Spoony will try to bring back Marty Taupau 🤨

 

[Wombat64]

Cut price Spoony will try to bring back Marty Taupau 🤨

That wouldn't surprise me at all ......

 

[The '47ers]

Broncos player admits to likely exit after teammate scores contract extension

The Broncos star admits he could be playing for his future in coming weeks. Details here.

au.news.yahoo.com

 

[HK_Eagle]

Are there any rumors circulating about us possibly signing someone before June 30th? Anything????

Currently trying to pry the Forehead out of retirement…

 

[double hoops]

Broncos player admits to likely exit after teammate scores contract extension

The Broncos star admits he could be playing for his future in coming weeks. Details here.

au.news.yahoo.com

Seibs or Gentle has tried more than once to get Paix to Manly.

Will that still be the case now they have Simpkins?

Probably depends on if Frog or Jackie are on our list in 26.

But I doubt the high opinion of a former player who they have a connection with from a former club has gone away.