Possibly although I think that might be unders given other clubs need middles eg Eels, Knights, Manly.If we have 600ish to spend I feel like with a few tweaks we might be able to jag a NAS perhaps for 2026 but not another marquee prob
Here’s a question, if given the choice between a Kikau for $750,000 a year over 2 seasons and move Samuela to middle OR NSA for the same amount & keep Samuela on the edge what would you do? Kikau is fitter & played 40 games less than NAS but is a year older. Just curious as to which people would go for.
NAS every day
Storm have been briefing to journos the last couple of weeks about big Nelson and is available. He is on a big wicket of 900k till 2027 with a mutual option in 2028. Key indicator will be if he's in the starting 17 come finals time.
He's a distressed asset and Melbourne could pay up to half his salary to move him on like we did with David Klemmer.
Personally I believe we're well stocked with edge forwards next year but still lacking in grunt and size in the middle.
NAS and Terrell May is an elite starting prop partnership with Twal, Pole, Fainu and Hunt in rotation.
Fitness is my only question with NAS. He’s had times at Storm when he’s been dropped back to Cup to get minutes into him. They obviously want him playing a decent role there, more than 20 minutes if they can and he has most of the time once he is fit enough. No question on his impact though.
Storm have been briefing to journos the last couple of weeks about big Nelson and is available. He is on a big wicket of 900k till 2027 with a mutual option in 2028. Key indicator will be if he's in the starting 17 come finals time.
He's a distressed asset and Melbourne could pay up to half his salary to move him on like we did with David Klemmer.
Personally I believe we're well stocked with edge forwards next year but still lacking in grunt and size in the middle.
NAS and Terrell May is an elite starting prop partnership with Twal, Pole, Fainu and Hunt in rotation.
I always enjoy reading your posts @russtutty63. You've almost convinced me that Richardson has a plan, apart from top up his superannuation from this unexpected CEO gig. Let's hope you're right.
Fitness is my only question with NAS. He’s had times at Storm when he’s been dropped back to Cup to get minutes into him. They obviously want him playing a decent role there, more than 20 minutes if they can and he has most of the time once he is fit enough. No question on his impact though.
Storm have been briefing to journos the last couple of weeks about big Nelson and is available. He is on a big wicket of 900k till 2027 with a mutual option in 2028. Key indicator will be if he's in the starting 17 come finals time.
He's a distressed asset and Melbourne could pay up to half his salary to move him on like we did with David Klemmer.
Personally I believe we're well stocked with edge forwards next year but still lacking in grunt and size in the middle.
NAS and Terrell May is an elite starting prop partnership with Twal, Pole, Fainu and Hunt in rotation.
like a better, starting Hunt.
hunt drops out of the 17 and the rest of the rotation is May, Pole, Sione, twal.
there was talk nas might be a name attached to this r360 comp. I think he will move somewhere in the off season.
Hello all - just been looking at Ethan Roberts and his stint playing 15 mins at this year's All Star game. First thing you notice is his size; 6'5 and filled out. Didn't get much ball in attack on the edges and looked more at home playing in the middle taking hit ups.
The key positive was his defence which looks special in a very small sample size. Could be in the rotation mid season next year. Plays in 2 spells, after the 20 mins and 60 mins. Game below 👇
Hello all - just been looking at Ethan Roberts and his stint playing 15 mins at this year's All Star game. First thing you notice is his size; 6'5 and filled out. Didn't get much ball in attack on the edges and looked more at home playing in the middle taking hit ups.
The key positive was his defence which looks special in a very small sample size. Could be in the rotation mid season next year. Plays in 2 spells, after the 20 mins and 60 mins. Game below 👇
he could be a bolter. We have one of the weaker prop rotations in the comp and roosters one of the stronger so not surprising he would come here for an opportunity. Roosters have a knack for developing giant FRFs
Storm have been briefing to journos the last couple of weeks about big Nelson and is available. He is on a big wicket of 900k till 2027 with a mutual option in 2028. Key indicator will be if he's in the starting 17 come finals time.
He's a distressed asset and Melbourne could pay up to half his salary to move him on like we did with David Klemmer.
Personally I believe we're well stocked with edge forwards next year but still lacking in grunt and size in the middle.
NAS and Terrell May is an elite starting prop partnership with Twal, Pole, Fainu and Hunt in rotation.
Im having second thoughts about NAS tbh. he is 30 next year and a frame like that will fall off a cliff pretty early. Remember the last player they let go to the Tigers. I think Storm are a step ahead when it comes to injury treatment and I think that like with Olam, they might know when NAS is done. Id think about it at $500K
Hello all - just been looking at Ethan Roberts and his stint playing 15 mins at this year's All Star game. First thing you notice is his size; 6'5 and filled out. Didn't get much ball in attack on the edges and looked more at home playing in the middle taking hit ups.
The key positive was his defence which looks special in a very small sample size. Could be in the rotation mid season next year. Plays in 2 spells, after the 20 mins and 60 mins. Game below 👇
Big boy
On a related matter: Spoke briefly to Richo last weekend at Redfern Oval during Magpies v South’s. For a while I’ve been wondering if he’ll stick about - given how often people bail on us and his health issues, so I asked him. He said he wasn’t going anywhere and really believed we were on the verge of very good things. He’s probably said this elsewhere so sorry if it’s old news. I really think it’d be back to ground zero if he left - given the rabble we were just 12 months ago.
On a related matter: Spoke briefly to Richo last weekend at Redfern Oval during Magpies v South’s. For a while I’ve been wondering if he’ll stick about - given how often people bail on us and his health issues, so I asked him. He said he wasn’t going anywhere and really believed we were on the verge of very good things. He’s probably said this elsewhere so sorry if it’s old news. I really think it’d be back to ground zero if he left - given the rabble we were just 12 months ago.
Thanks David, good to hear and welcome to the forum!
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Good news, Thx Dave
Richo is a force of nature
He’s really done a wonderful job.
recruitment has targeted our squad weaknesses. Even the Taylan situation he seemed to handle with a lot of maturity
stadium strategy sorted with investment
Independent board installed
protected Benji during the mid season slump
You could argue the Galvin situation was his only black spot but in the end we extracted Galvin and have moved on as a club. I think removing TDS was a master stroke from a culture perspective
im keen to see the New Jersey design for next year. Hopefully he gets the orange gold back on the jersey and we make the 8 next year and his job is done.
And this is only truly the first full year.
My hope for the club is directly linked with his tenure
9 is reporting that Matt Betsey has resigned due to issues with Tigers Management.
