So who would you sign?

[Vasco]

The steroid supplier at the riff.

I said something similar to a mate the other day.

[The Brain]

The steroid supplier at the riff.

[Jacks Fur Coat]

It is not just about signing new players, it’s about the systems, structure and coaching as well. Look at Penrith and Melbourne, they don’t have teams full of superstars but are well coached and drilled to a system. We need to change our philosophy on what Roosters rugby is too challenge the top teams

True mate.

We will have another end of season review and Robbo and the coaching staff need to be honest and address the chasm between us and the top 2 teams.

Last year the review saw Robbo admitting he made some mistakes and undertook to rejig our attack a bit to yield more points. Tick.

We need a harder edge and a tougher resilient mindset when the cubby house falls down. Have to build that through a varied system of training and preparation. Plan A hasn't quite worked.

[RoosterBooster]

It is not just about signing new players, it’s about the systems, structure and coaching as well. Look at Penrith and Melbourne, they don’t have teams full of superstars but are well coached and drilled to a system. We need to change our philosophy on what Roosters rugby is too challenge the top teams

[Jacks Fur Coat]

In 2025 I think we'll be giving the young fellas a go. We'd ideally be in the market for a centre, a half option, a genuine hooker and a prop but it doesn't seem like we're really in the market for anyone so I'm assuming Toia, Smith, Dom Young and Mark N will compete for centre positions, I don't want Dom Young to play centre by the way but that's the rumour I've read here, Sandon or Chad will get the 6 jersey, Smith will remain hooker upon his return and we won't sign anyone new and stick with our current props.

2026 I'm just going to assume Manu is back for that season so ideally we'd be looking for a winger to replace Tupou, a centre, a genuinely good half, a prop and a genuine hooker.

Winger you'd have to be considering Mulitalo, Addo-Carr (If he doesn't go early) and Cobbo.

Centre you'd have to be considering Staggs, Xerri and Laybutt

For a half there aren't a lot of options that I think would fit our club apart from the older guys such as Hunt, DCE etc but I'd think they'd all be ready for retirement or Super League at the end of 2025.

For prop there aren't a heap of great options there either but Josh King is available, he seems like he'd' fit in well with us and I really rate him.

At hooker I'd go hard for Reece Robson, just a really hard working hooker that does everything well.

2026 I'd hope for something like:

1. Manu 2. Mulitalo 3. Staggs 4. Toia 5. Young 6. S. Smith (Not ideal) 7. Walker 8. King 9. Robson 10. Collins 11. Crichton 12. Radley 13. Whyte

14. Watson 15. Leniu 16. May 17. Wong

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I think that team would win a comp but I could be wrong, I am just armchair quarterbacking after all.

I don't think that team is as good as what we had this year. And I could be (hope) I'm wrong!

[Fishwa]

whats the situation with the other 2 May brothers?

The one in the UK - apparently has cleaned up his act and is mates with Mitch Pearce - and from memory he is a half

Other one has the off field issues - is he allowed to play or still legal issues pending? he was a centre/winger

so just position wise and from a realistic point of view - they are affordable, fit required positions and obviously a link to the club

Just unaware if either are available

[Rooster90]

Carlos Tuimavave hahahahahhahahaha my goodness

Covers centre & 5/8

like I said…slim pickings

[ChookMaster]

Realistic signing options with who i'd go for....we need a centre, half, hooker and prop

Centre - Val Te Whare or Josiah Karapani
Half - Niwhai Puru, Jesse Marschke or Carlos Tuimavave
Hooker - Matt Parcell or Jayden Berrell
Prop - not many options

It's slim pickings out there atm, next year is a rebuild for sure

Carlos Tuimavave hahahahahhahahaha my goodness

[Rooster90]

Realistic signing options with who i'd go for....we need a centre, half, hooker and prop

Centre - Val Te Whare or Josiah Karapani
Half - Niwhai Puru, Jesse Marschke or Carlos Tuimavave
Hooker - Matt Parcell or Jayden Berrell
Prop - not many options

It's slim pickings out there atm, next year is a rebuild for sure

[milanja]

Manu has peaked. I think it's time to move on.

We need centres that run straight through the line. Billy Smith is one of those, he just needs to stay fit.

Haven't seen much of Toia but from what I've read he is a powerful runner.

Mark N could end up being a big signing. Could potentially cover wing, centre and fullback.

I’d only want Manu back as a fullback(once Teddy gives it up), or if he somehow developed a kicking game in union, another go at 5/8.

also, don’t want him back for half a season, I think that’s a selfish play, not sure what message that sends to whoever starts the season at centre.

[Vasco]

Cheese needs to go. No frills hooker who makes their tackles and plays 80 delivering good service is needed. Nothing more. Give Moriaty a go.

Absolutely nothing wrong with our backline. A shambles that we can't win a comp with them. Toops is one of the most consistent players in the history of the sport, let alone Roosters. Mark N looks good. Manu will be back. Teddy is one of the best players in the comp and is better than Edwards in every facet of the game yet he's won 4 and we've won nothing in 6 years.

Halves need to put up or shut up. I love Sam but he needs to dial in and realise that winning is the currency that we deal with in the East. Highlights are great, he needs to add substance if he is to earn that 1.2+. I think he has it in him to do that. You won't find a more accomplished 21-22yo half going around.

We need a big body 6. Sandon is not that. Need someone to compensate Walker's lack of size both physically and with the boot.

Forward pack should be built around robotic no nonsense players who keep their heads and dont make errors. I love May, he would get into any side in the comp. He adds some flair but doesn't make errors. Our young middles look good.

Collins is an awesome player but looked absolutely shot about 1/3 of the way into the comp.

The team is there. We need a big number 6 and perhaps another lock. Watson is the perfect 14.

Hopefully we don't need another coach but the systemic issues we've seen in the last half decade appear to replicate themselves every single season in the same scenarios.

Manu has peaked. I think it's time to move on.

We need centres that run straight through the line. Billy Smith is one of those, he just needs to stay fit.

Haven't seen much of Toia but from what I've read he is a powerful runner.

Mark N could end up being a big signing. Could potentially cover wing, centre and fullback.

[HunchoRooster]

Cheese needs to go. No frills hooker who makes their tackles and plays 80 delivering good service is needed. Nothing more. Give Moriaty a go.

Absolutely nothing wrong with our backline. A shambles that we can't win a comp with them. Toops is one of the most consistent players in the history of the sport, let alone Roosters. Mark N looks good. Manu will be back. Teddy is one of the best players in the comp and is better than Edwards in every facet of the game yet he's won 4 and we've won nothing in 6 years.

Halves need to put up or shut up. I love Sam but he needs to dial in and realise that winning is the currency that we deal with in the East. Highlights are great, he needs to add substance if he is to earn that 1.2+. I think he has it in him to do that. You won't find a more accomplished 21-22yo half going around.

We need a big body 6. Sandon is not that. Need someone to compensate Walker's lack of size both physically and with the boot.

Forward pack should be built around robotic no nonsense players who keep their heads and dont make errors. I love May, he would get into any side in the comp. He adds some flair but doesn't make errors. Our young middles look good.

Collins is an awesome player but looked absolutely shot about 1/3 of the way into the comp.

The team is there. We need a big number 6 and perhaps another lock. Watson is the perfect 14.

Hopefully we don't need another coach but the systemic issues we've seen in the last half decade appear to replicate themselves every single season in the same scenarios.

[Rocky Rhodes]

I think we should sign the entire Panthers team...and their coach as well..

[shagger]

Brad Schneider could be the go can kick goals as well!

[MKCS]

In 2025 I think we'll be giving the young fellas a go. We'd ideally be in the market for a centre, a half option, a genuine hooker and a prop but it doesn't seem like we're really in the market for anyone so I'm assuming Toia, Smith, Dom Young and Mark N will compete for centre positions, I don't want Dom Young to play centre by the way but that's the rumour I've read here, Sandon or Chad will get the 6 jersey, Smith will remain hooker upon his return and we won't sign anyone new and stick with our current props.

2026 I'm just going to assume Manu is back for that season so ideally we'd be looking for a winger to replace Tupou, a centre, a genuinely good half, a prop and a genuine hooker.

Winger you'd have to be considering Mulitalo, Addo-Carr (If he doesn't go early) and Cobbo.

Centre you'd have to be considering Staggs, Xerri and Laybutt

For a half there aren't a lot of options that I think would fit our club apart from the older guys such as Hunt, DCE etc but I'd think they'd all be ready for retirement or Super League at the end of 2025.

For prop there aren't a heap of great options there either but Josh King is available, he seems like he'd' fit in well with us and I really rate him.

At hooker I'd go hard for Reece Robson, just a really hard working hooker that does everything well.

2026 I'd hope for something like:

1. Manu 2. Mulitalo 3. Staggs 4. Toia 5. Young 6. S. Smith (Not ideal) 7. Walker 8. King 9. Robson 10. Collins 11. Crichton 12. Radley 13. Whyte

14. Watson 15. Leniu 16. May 17. Wong

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I think that team would win a comp but I could be wrong, I am just armchair quarterbacking after all.