2026 recruitment & retention

Yes to Albert from me. I still think there is a better footballer there than has been seen at the Raiders.

That centre Kioa? Showed moving back to more homely environment can improve the form on the field big time.
 
Yes to Albert from me. I still think there is a better footballer there than has been seen at the Raiders.

That centre Kioa? Showed moving back to more homely environment can improve the form on the field big time.
Yeah I agree. Dont know how the 30 is looking, but I’d bring him back as depth if needed.
 
I think kobes strength is in the middle. I think we need to be targeting a backrower.
We definitely need another edge or two, but we really need mobility, we’ve all seen what happens when Ben has to move out. I think Quac’s bound for the middle as well, maybe not this year or next although I think his exactly what we need up front, Quac and Tent would make a quality pairing, those two with 2 mobile, high energy edges would change the dynamic of our pack, straight back into the modern arena.
 
Doubt if much more is going to happen major forward recruiting wise and any time soon with Jake , Tent and Ola effectively taking up some 2 . 7 mil of the cap next season .
Different matter of course when Jake 's contact or possible contract extension comes up for review but already have Moale probably been accommodated there and guys like Hart or one or two of the young gun props maybe in line for upgrades
Then maybe also looking at a decent replacement for T K O after 26 unless he can somehow continue his rejuvenated form and career
Going to have to be some cap money or savings to entice Koula to stay ongoing as well , the reduction [ or slight ] with Fogarty and Turbo will help but then also may have to upgrade the likes of Walsh and Large soon as well
Ola was given a very well paid long term contract to be an ace on an edge , guess that the form or prospective form of Burbo and Hart over the next 12 - 18 months or so will determine whether another edge of ability will be sought or given some addition priority
 
He left us with many saying he was the next big thing. Went to the Faders couldn't crack it for fullback, then in and out as a winger then came the injuries. Best of luck wherever you land next.
Going to be hard to bring him back even on a minimum wage .
No idea how his general form has been in recent times also , maybe better for him to consider S L
Looks like have kept Faualo to compensate for Talau
Blake Wilson is again the interesting signing , maybe to cover Taulu leaving and partially also and to shadow Saab but also maybe a bit of insurance for Turbo if he has [ well of course hopefully not ] some injury issues and Lehi at the back then and Wilson straight to wing if he may be considered a better option then Faualo there
 
Going to be hard to bring him back even on a minimum wage .
No idea how his general form has been in recent times also , maybe better for him to consider S L
Looks like have kept Faualo to compensate for Talau
Blake Wilson is again the interesting signing , maybe to cover Taulu leaving and partially also and to shadow Saab but also maybe a bit of insurance for Turbo if he has [ well of course hopefully not ] some injury issues and Lehi at the back then and Wilson straight to wing if he may be considered a better option then Faualo there
Considering that we are trying to get that Souths forward for next season, don't think there's a lot left for buys like Albert H tbh Al. Maybe a T&T deal if he's keen on coming back home.
 
Bring Hoppa Jnr Jnr back into the fold, appoint his father as Defensive Coach and use him in press conferences where we know he'll speak his mind. As long as the club agrees to pay Hoppa Snr's fines from the NRL then it will guarantee we fans are in for a rollicking ride.
 

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