Possible future signings?

[OMR]

It’s the off season and we need some footy talk to keep us sane. How about Marty Tapau as replacement for SST? Won’t demand big money and would a good depth signing. Has an offload in him , something Collins lacks.
Also how about the Knights winger “Young”? With Suallii playing fullback for Samoa and only having signed for one more year , we could move him to centre and have Young on the wing.

I hope we sign Lodge as we definitely need a JWH replacement and Collins doesn’t feel like the alpha male that JWH is , doesn’t have that mongrel bastard of a look that instils fear in opposition forwards.

[eddie]

I reckon Lodge would be the priority.
The Newcastle winger would be a good Tupou replacement.

[Rooster_6]

Tapau turns 33 in January, I don't think he should be considered as a replacement for anyone in our team.

Will be interesting to see if we can afford to keep Lodge next year.

[King Salvo]

It’s the off season and we need some footy talk to keep us sane. How about Marty Tapau as replacement for SST? Won’t demand big money and would a good depth signing. Has an offload in him , something Collins lacks.
Also how about the Knights winger “Young”? With Suallii playing fullback for Samoa and only having signed for one more year , we could move him to centre and have Young on the wing.

I hope we sign Lodge as we definitely need a JWH replacement and Collins doesn’t feel like the alpha male that JWH is , doesn’t have that mongrel bastard of a look that instils fear in opposition forwards.

Dominic Young is a no brainier to sign but other clubs are interested and he will soon be an international being in the England RLWC Squad - Was to play for Jamaica with his Brother but changed his mind.

Marty Tapau will be an Eels Signing

Below are two links to available players

Players off contract in 2022 with no contract in 2023

https://www.sportingnews.com/au/rugb...m1wr2ytm64ph9w

Players off contract in 2023 who are able to field offers from November 1 2022

https://www.sportingnews.com/au/rugb...f83lqffq2aqwz3

[ism22]

So Lodge above all. Then... pretty much nobody?

McLean, Graham, Eisenhuth, Taupau, James, Tamou, Roberts, Turpin...etc are all players who've had okay form at some point in their lives. Wouldn't say I know enough about any of them to know where they're at mentally/physically right now though. Suspect most would want good coin too...

[GC6]

I would say lodge and Turpin will be announced as soon as the salary cap lifting is signed off.

[weplayforprems]

Taupau is the biggest fairy in the game. Looks like Tarzan, plays like Jane. Also a bit of a sook off the field. Would rather run out with 16 than sign him.

[Random Rooster]

Lodge needs Robbo as his coach to get the best out of him. Robbo needs a big aggressive front rower with talent and maturity. Its meant to be.....get it done....Lodge is a priority

[Mickie Lane]

The Roosters will only buy named players if the club hasnt brought someone through its pathways or the pathways player hasn't produced.
Say if Teddy moves on the plan would be for Manu to take over so they dont have to buy an established FB from another club. If Smith, Momo & Suaalii are firing then the Chooks dont have to replace Manu with an established player, if Keary moves I think Sandon Smith is being groomed if he doesnt work out then the Chooks will go to market for a premium 5/8.
I dont think Robbo will look at Young from Newcastle but I think he will look at getting Paulo & Cory Allen, someone said on here the other day something about Curtis Rona returning to the NRL & he would be a good get but I read the GC are after him.

[takethe 2]

Curtis Huh? I can see the headlines now….. Roosters get the ‘rona

[rented tracksuit]

Tapau turns 33 in January, I don't think he should be considered as a replacement for anyone in our team.

Will be interesting to see if we can afford to keep Lodge next year.

Exactly. Back to the Tagpies or even the Dolphins for him.

[Kelby]

It’s the off season and we need some footy talk to keep us sane. How about Marty Tapau as replacement for SST? Won’t demand big money and would a good depth signing. Has an offload in him , something Collins lacks.
Also how about the Knights winger “Young”? With Suallii playing fullback for Samoa and only having signed for one more year , we could move him to centre and have Young on the wing.

I hope we sign Lodge as we definitely need a JWH replacement and Collins doesn’t feel like the alpha male that JWH is , doesn’t have that mongrel bastard of a look that instils fear in opposition forwards.

I would say our signings will be:

Crichton
Lodge

Paulo
Allen

that's it...

[Rooster1908]

Finch . He may or may not be available after today . Coaching gig for the juniors

[roostersrule2]

Finch . He may or may not be available after today . Coaching gig for the juniors

Heard that plans been put on ice

[Nathan Aboud]

George Burgess just released from the Dragons, handy replacement for SST...... Will come cheap as another big bopper will make our bench a lot stronger. Like Lodge, had some errors in his game but Robbo has been able to take care of that so I say go after him.