Raiders player signing speculation 2024

[Botman]

As an NRL player you should be able to change sides.

You can say that but most don’t and those that do often struggle.
So I’m not sure that’s actually accurate.
A by product of the era of specialisation

[zim]

Don't think Galvin will be leaving Tigers. Latu Finau is another young gun who will likely depart. Could be to Penrith.

The fact is, Penrith will always be a factor as long as Nathan is the 7. He makes Scott Sorenson look like an elite player. Anyone who can do that is always going to be a threat.

All I can say is, I am glad we don't have these problems right now. Was excellent business to sign Strange and Chevy long term.

Were you referring to Latu Fainu? The Fainu's are both signed up until 2027.
Galvin is also signed up to end 2026.

Yes, referring to Latu. 5 doesn't fit into 2. The Tigers are overstocked in the halves and I believe he will likely depart. Galvin and Luai will be the halves for a number of years ahead.

Players in that 5 are capable of playing other positions. The tigers will let Sullivan and Sezer go before Fainu.
They signed the brothers as a "package" as they wanted to play together. If some club can accommodate all 3 then sure.

Zim, Latu was the under 19s NSW 5/8 last year - ahead of Strange. He is highly rated. I don't think he will want to sit in reserve grade long. Sullivan and Sezer are reserve graders who won't get a run anywhere else. We will see how it plays out but I'd expect Latu to leave the Tigers for an opportunity.

He won't have to sit in reserve grade long. Just watch the tigers this week. There's 2 fainus on the bench.

[Seiffert82]

Sandon Smith from the chooks is a guy I'd be keen to pursue as a 9.

It’s spelled and pronounced “Brandon”.

Different player mate.

He's definitely the type of player we should keep an eye on, although he's signed until the end of 2026. The Roosters definitely want to hold onto him.

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[Bluesbrother]

Were you referring to Latu Fainu? The Fainu's are both signed up until 2027.
Galvin is also signed up to end 2026.

Yes, referring to Latu. 5 doesn't fit into 2. The Tigers are overstocked in the halves and I believe he will likely depart. Galvin and Luai will be the halves for a number of years ahead.

Players in that 5 are capable of playing other positions. The tigers will let Sullivan and Sezer go before Fainu.
They signed the brothers as a "package" as they wanted to play together. If some club can accommodate all 3 then sure.

Zim, Latu was the under 19s NSW 5/8 last year - ahead of Strange. He is highly rated. I don't think he will want to sit in reserve grade long. Sullivan and Sezer are reserve graders who won't get a run anywhere else. We will see how it plays out but I'd expect Latu to leave the Tigers for an opportunity.

He won't have to sit in reserve grade long. Just watch the tigers this week. There's 2 fainus on the bench.

So where does Latu fit in then? Galvin and Luai in the halves leaves him in reserve grade?

[zim]

Galvin can play in the second row. Latu can play centre as well. They're athletic and good defenders. They still have size to put on.
From what I read more recently they are looking at Luai to lead the side around too. Which to me sounds like he'll be in the 7. Not how I would line them up but he'll also have a pretty big say in who his halves partner is.
You don't have to play these guys you see in your long term plans as though they are the finished product from day 1.

[Finchy]

Sandon Smith from the chooks is a guy I'd be keen to pursue as a 9.

It’s spelled and pronounced “Brandon”.

Different player mate.

He's definitely the type of player we should keep an eye on, although he's signed until the end of 2026. The Roosters definitely want to hold onto him.

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Brandon or Sandon? I hear they're two different players.

[Colk]

Galvin can play in the second row. Latu can play centre as well. They're athletic and good defenders. They still have size to put on.
From what I read more recently they are looking at Luai to lead the side around too. Which to me sounds like he'll be in the 7. Not how I would line them up but he'll also have a pretty big say in who his halves partner is.
You don't have to play these guys you see in your long term plans as though they are the finished product from day 1.

I don’t think Galvin is big enough yet. I’d say he is only about 80-90 kilos. He would have to bulk up a little before he could play in the forwards

[Bluesbrother]

Galvin can play in the second row. Latu can play centre as well. They're athletic and good defenders. They still have size to put on.
From what I read more recently they are looking at Luai to lead the side around too. Which to me sounds like he'll be in the 7. Not how I would line them up but he'll also have a pretty big say in who his halves partner is.
You don't have to play these guys you see in your long term plans as though they are the finished product from day 1.

Fair enough mate. I think you're having a laugh but I don't care too much about the Tigers anyway. Galvin and Strange look like they will be rivals for many years to come.

[Finchy]

Galvin can play in the second row. Latu can play centre as well. They're athletic and good defenders. They still have size to put on.
From what I read more recently they are looking at Luai to lead the side around too. Which to me sounds like he'll be in the 7. Not how I would line them up but he'll also have a pretty big say in who his halves partner is.
You don't have to play these guys you see in your long term plans as though they are the finished product from day 1.

Fair enough mate. I think you're having a laugh but I don't care too much about the Tigers anyway. Galvin and Strange look like they will be rivals for many years to come.

zim's havin' a bubble bath!

[zim]

Yeah you guys are right. It's much more likely they let a guy go they've signed for 4-5 years or a rare talent leave the club.
They couldn't possibly try to work it out

[Finchy]

Yeah you guys are right. It's much more likely they let a guy go they've signed for 4-5 years or a rare talent leave the club.
They couldn't possibly try to work it out

You talking about Sullivan? He’s that bad they might do what Manly have just done to Schuster. Has to be Luai 7 Galvin 6.

[Colk]

Yeah you guys are right. It's much more likely they let a guy go they've signed for 4-5 years or a rare talent leave the club.
They couldn't possibly try to work it out

You talking about Sullivan? He’s that bad they might do what Manly have just done to Schuster. Has to be Luai 7 Galvin 6.

Yeah pretty much. If we wanted him for example they would be happy for us to take him

[zim]

Yeah you guys are right. It's much more likely they let a guy go they've signed for 4-5 years or a rare talent leave the club.
They couldn't possibly try to work it out

You talking about Sullivan? He’s that bad they might do what Manly have just done to Schuster. Has to be Luai 7 Galvin 6.

No. This is a new level of muppetry. I know it's not your fault having come in late..
This is entirely about Fainu not fitting in.

[Finchy]

Yeah you guys are right. It's much more likely they let a guy go they've signed for 4-5 years or a rare talent leave the club.
They couldn't possibly try to work it out

You talking about Sullivan? He’s that bad they might do what Manly have just done to Schuster. Has to be Luai 7 Galvin 6.

No. This is a new level of muppetry. I know it's not your fault having come in late..
This is entirely about Fainu not fitting in.

Ah I see. To be fair I’m not that invested in the Tigers, I just wanted to throw the bubble bath line in. Carry on!

[Rick]

Anyone got a halfback they want to lend us for a few months?


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[NoMan]

Anyone got a halfback they want to lend us for a few months?


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There’s a rumour on the Kennel of Sexton to the Raiders immediately. So maybe 0.0001% chance of that happening.

[Finchy]

Anyone got a halfback they want to lend us for a few months?


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There’s a rumour on the Kennel of Sexton to the Raiders immediately. So maybe 0.0001% chance of that happening.

Maybe if we give them Mooney or Guler. They need a front rower, we need a half back.

[Rick]

Pass.


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[Finchy]

Anyone reckon the Panthers would do us a solid and lend us Schneider upon Cleary’s return? He kicks goals and knows our systems.

[julian87]

Anyone got a halfback they want to lend us for a few months?


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There’s a rumour on the Kennel of Sexton to the Raiders immediately. So maybe 0.0001% chance of that happening.

That would be good as long as it has no influence on Sanders.

[Colk]

Anyone reckon the Panthers would do us a solid and lend us Schneider upon Cleary’s return? He kicks goals and knows our systems.

Why would they? They need a back up halfback.

Although I wouldn’t mind having him back

[Colk]

Anyone got a halfback they want to lend us for a few months?


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There’s a rumour on the Kennel of Sexton to the Raiders immediately. So maybe 0.0001% chance of that happening.

That would be good as long as it has no influence on Sanders.

Is there a back up half that could also play hooker? If you could find a bloke who can defend better than Levi then you automatically have an upgrade

[-TW-]

Anyone got a halfback they want to lend us for a few months?


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There’s a rumour on the Kennel of Sexton to the Raiders immediately. So maybe 0.0001% chance of that happening.

Maybe if we give them Mooney or Guler. They need a front rower, we need a half back.

They can have Guler, but then again Sexton isn't that good

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[Dr Zaius]

Sandon Smith from the chooks is a guy I'd be keen to pursue as a 9.

It’s spelled and pronounced “Brandon”.

Different player mate.

Pretty big dubby there mate.

We’ll allow it though, cos you’re new.

Ooof, you hate to see. Initiation by fire.

[BadnMean]

Sandon Smith from the chooks is a guy I'd be keen to pursue as a 9.

It’s spelled and pronounced “Brandon”.

Different player mate.

Pretty big dubby there mate.

We’ll allow it though, cos you’re new.

Ooof, you hate to see. Initiation by fire.

A total Chevy

[Dusty]

Storm Half wants out... maybe the delay is because we're in talks with him

[-TW-]

Wants to go back to Queensland so doubt it

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[Dusty]

Storm Half wants out... maybe the delay is because we're in talks with him

[The Nickman]

Can anyone confirm that the Storm Half wants out and what the delay could be?

[Finchy]

Can anyone confirm that the Storm Half wants out and what the delay could be?

I have heard the Storm half wants out, but can't confirm it. I'm hearing the delay could be because we're in talks with him. Hope this helps.

[bonehead]

jahrome would be perfect replacement for jamal

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[NoMan]

You're not wrong but how would he argue for a release on Family grounds when none of them live in Canberra.

[bonehead]

You're not wrong but how would he argue for a release on Family grounds when none of them live in Canberra.

semantics, enough money could move them to cambra

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[reptar]

When will this delay be announced? On Tuesday?

[-PJ-]

When will this delay be announced? On Tuesday?

It all happens on Tuesday.

Dominoes has half priced pizza on Tuesdays.