NRL NRL General Recruitment Thread

[John Nick]

Must have been bubbling away behind the scenes for a while

You are a FOUNTAIN of knowledge.

 

[Noitall]

‘They can’t force me’: Smith shuts down link with NRL rival, opens up on Roosters exit talk

‘They can’t force me’: Smith shuts down link with NRL rival, opens up on Roosters exit talk

www.foxsports.com.au

This one might get spicy. Roosters apparently keen on a trade of Robson from cowboys for Smith. Smith standing his ground saying they can’t force him. Have seen around that he might be heading to rabbits

 

[Noitall]

KNIGHTS LAUNCH BID FOR PEZET

Melbourne are facing a multimillion-dollar fight for Jonah Pezet as they brace for the young half to make a call on his future next week amid a monster $2.5 million bid to lure him back to Newcastle involving the Knights’ biggest star.

Pezet and his agent Braith Anasta have been locked in talks for weeks with the Storm over a contract extension – he entered the final year of his existing deal on November 1.

The emerging playmaker is regarded as one of the game’s rising stars and despite having made only 10 appearances in the NRL, it is understood the Knights have weighed in with an offer reflective of his growing status in the game.

As part of their pitch, Sunday Sesh understands the Knights took Pezet out for an intimate dinner which was also attended by Newcastle captain and superstar Kalyn Ponga.

The Storm have also tabled a sizeable offer for Pezet as they look to ensure they secure their long-term successor to Jahrome Hughes.


Sunday Sesh understands that a crucial meeting next week with Melbourne is likely to have a decisive say over Pezet’s future as his camp seek assurances he will have the option to leave if Hughes signs a new deal.

Hughes is contracted until the end of 2026 and is likely to demand in excess of $1 million a season on his next deal, which will coincide with the addition of a new team in 2027.

Hughes is likely to be in hot demand.

Pezet is as well given the lack of quality halves on the market and his burgeoning reputation, which has only grown as he has recovered from a knee injury that prematurely ended last season.

The Knights loom as the most serious threat to Melbourne after tabling a deal which is believed to be worth in the vicinity of $2.5 million over four years.

A move to Newcastle would represent a homecoming of sorts for Pezet.

He was a member of Newcastle’s junior representative teams from 2018 until the end of the 2020 season, playing Harold Matthews and SG Ball for the club.

He then moved to the Melbourne Storm but rugby league was awash with rumours on Friday that Pezet was close to making a move back to the Knights, although it is understood the Storm remain well and truly in the mix as they prepare for crunch talks with the 21-year-old

 

[Noitall]

Jeez fam, anyone thinking that article saying storm remains well in the mix to retain Pezet could mean releasing Hughes?

 

[Christchurch_Warrior]

Jeez fam, anyone thinking that article saying storm remains well in the mix to retain Pezet could mean releasing Hughes?

This is the Storm we are talking about. They are likely to keep both. Just remember 2006 - 2010 for the Storm...

 

[Inruin]

Jeez fam, anyone thinking that article saying storm remains well in the mix to retain Pezet could mean releasing Hughes?

Release Hughes? No. But I do think that Bellamy is good at letting go players at the right time and could see Hughes free to negotiate with other clubs at the end of next season

 

[Noitall]

This is the Storm we are talking about. They are likely to keep both. Just remember 2006 - 2010 for the Storm...

Thing is Pezet doesn’t want to be stuck behind Hughes and has a good offer from knights obviously. Big decision for storm, do they keep Hughes who has a few years left or keep Pezet who is just beginning his career and been in their system for a while now? Then there’s Wishart who things have gone quiet about

 

[Noitall]

View: https://x.com/VossyBrandySEN/status/1863315485514998056

 

[Noitall]

Laurie Daley announced as nsw coach.
Craig Bellamy as advisor to him

 

[WA Warrior]

Laurie Daley announced as nsw coach.
Craig Bellamy as advisor to him

I was a little worried about Loz coming back after so long as the game has changed but this is a great combo!

 

[Christchurch_Warrior]

Laurie Daley announced as nsw coach.
Craig Bellamy as advisor to him

As a blues supporter very underwhelmed by Daley appointed as coach. Too much of an old boys club getting jobs for their mates. Bellamy also has one of the worst records as a Blues coach.

 

[Tookey 2.0]

View: https://x.com/VossyBrandySEN/status/1863315485514998056

I like Leo Thompson, but if he doesn't want to come home and learn under one of the best NZ props of all time then we can crack on and get someone else.
Just my assumption but I'm sure we would have made a play for him, and likely would have offered him decent coin so if he's not keen, whos the next man up?

 

[peewee]

I like Leo Thompson, but if he doesn't want to come home and learn under one of the best NZ props of all time then we can crack on and get someone else.
Just my assumption but I'm sure we would have made a play for him, and likely would have offered him decent coin so if he's not keen, whos the next man up?

All this talk of Leo Thompson.
Just remember one thing
He was only a Sifikula not so long ago
So leave him in Aussie and look ahead to Demitric Sifikula

 

[Defence]

All this talk of Leo Thompson.
Just remember one thing
He was only a Sifikula not so long ago
So leave him in Aussie and look ahead to Demitric Sifikula

So Thompson used to be a Sifakula too?
Damn why do all these sifakulas keep changing their names?

 

[Wrighty]

So Thompson used to be a Sifakula too?
Damn why do all these sifakulas keep changing their names?

Fresh off reading the book of Luke last night I am struggling to see the metaphor of how Thompson is a Sifakula. However if you want me to explain metaphors about fig trees to you then look no further !!!!

 

[Worried2Death]

Fresh off reading the book of Luke last night I am struggling to see the metaphor of how Thompson is a Sifakula. However if you want me to explain metaphors about fig trees to you then look no further !!!!

I'm Sifakula and so is my wife!

 

[Makasene]

I like Leo Thompson, but if he doesn't want to come home and learn under one of the best NZ props of all time then we can crack on and get someone else.
Just my assumption but I'm sure we would have made a play for him, and likely would have offered him decent coin so if he's not keen, whos the next man up?

If not Warriors, Canberra is a pretty great spot for him:

• Competitive team
• If not JFH then go play with Joe Tapine.
• Will replace Josh Papali'i who is expected to retire end of 2025.
• Good kiwi flavour in the team already

 

[Mr Drag]

I'm Sifakula and so is my wife!

I'm Panda Sifakula

 

[Noitall]

NRL yet to tick off Hunt deal amid cap concerns; smokey for in-demand star: Free Agency LIVE

NRL yet to tick off Hunt deal amid cap concerns; smokey for in-demand star: Free Agency LIVE

www.foxsports.com.au

Ben Hunt is the story that keeps giving. Apparently nrl yet to sign off on his broncos contract because they want to compare their offer to other offers to see he isn’t signed under market value

 

[Noitall]

If not Warriors, Canberra is a pretty great spot for him:

• Competitive team
• If not JFH then go play with Joe Tapine.
• Will replace Josh Papali'i who is expected to retire end of 2025.
• Good kiwi flavour in the team already

Sounds like him and his mrs have family in Canberra too. Will be interesting to see if Tyrone follows if he goes