Recruitment And Retention Discussion

[Lefty]

Nothing so far suggests we are guarenteed a competent head coach ( green and hannay arent very inspiring) at this rate 2026 is going to be shambles regardless of who coaches.

I’d much rather work towards the scenario I described than the status quo of another frustrating season with AOB as head coach.

 

[Mclovin]

If we did have Ponga money and Moses was available I would be keen for that signing, but I know that's no going to happen and probably isn't the best way to spend our money.
We need a halfback if Ponga goes but we can't pay overs so I really have no idea

 

[Hititup]

If we did have Ponga money and Moses was available I would be keen for that signing, but I know that's no going to happen and probably isn't the best way to spend our money.
We need a halfback if Ponga goes but we can't pay overs so I really have no idea

The way Parramatta are going with Ryles I wouldn't be surprised if Moses gets his cousin Isaac to start agitating

 

[EASBay17]

If ponga goes does dce become an option to get us through 26 until we have a go at someone in 27

 

[slotmachine]

If you asked me 3 months ago it would have been a big yes but he seems to have fallen off a cliff unfortunately.

 

[HarVeeGee13]

He's still way better than anyone we have though.

 

[mickmcc]

He's still way better than anyone we have though.

Agree .... and if you assume he'd be on similar cash as Hastings , who would you prefer ?

 

[EASBay17]

26 - dce
27 28 - hughes
29+ katoa

Yes im a deluded dreamer

 

[SportsFan]

DCE off the pace, wouldnt surprise me if he retires.

 

[Frank McWilliams]

Our best 7 looks to be Arthur so if rumours are right we should ensure we have him for a season or two so our spine in 26 is 1 Sharpe, 6 Brown, 7 Arthur, 9 Arthur then look for upgrades

 

[krustykraz]

Our best 7 looks to be Arthur so if rumours are right we should ensure we have him for a season or two so our spine in 26 is 1 Sharpe, 6 Brown, 7 Arthur, 9 Arthur then look for upgrades

Yea,
Doubt it would cost that much to sign Arthur,
Then we can continue looking for a better 7.

 

[HarVeeGee13]

If Hughes extends with Melbourne as is speculated, this activates Jonah’s release clause. I guarantee another $700K per season offer is landing on Braith’s desk the day that happens if Kalyn is gone. POS has shown if he rates a player, he doesn’t care about what anyone else thinks and he’s not dissuaded by prior rejection.

 

[Joel.M]

We will end up with either Hughes or Pezet I reckon

 

[EASBay17]

cant pos just enquire if katoa needs to be closer to family

 

[Grandpa Joe]

If Ponga goes we should get Sandon Smith, would leave money for a hooker as well.

 

[Chaister]

If Ponga goes we should get Sandon Smith, would leave money for a hooker as well.

I don’t rate Smith at all to be honest. Can’t read the game.

 

[mickmcc]

I don’t rate Smith at all to be honest. Can’t read the game.

How's the other kid go from the chooks , Savala. I haven't seen a lot of him but he seemed decent. Probably not what we're looking for right now I guess.

 

[Chaister]

How's the other kid go from the chooks , Savala. I haven't seen a lot of him but he seemed decent. Probably not what we're looking for right now I guess.

Yeah he seems a good one. Would definitely have a crack if Ponga goes. He’s not going to want to sit behind DCE.

 

[Oliver]

Dylan Brown 18th man this week.

 

[Seano]

Good on the Eels for cotton wooling our investment.