I would expect that a Bateman departure would create a spot for Rudolph.
Could be interesting week ahead, though we’ve been teased a lot in recent times with possible trades that haven’t come to anything.
Bateman's departure won't create a space for Rudolf.
Well, based on what we know at present.
Brandon Tumeth has a player option so that puts us at 31 players.
Yes, but there may be others that have been dropped at the bus stop.
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Makes you wonder why we signed AD for next season when we were in desperate need for middles and next to no roster spots. Really stupid decision and that’s on Benji and Richo.I know a lot of these mistakes were made by the previous admin, and we will still have issues with some of their poor decisions for the next couple of years.
I am just pointing out throwing out we are development club doesn't justify some of the decisions we have made around our top 30 squad. Our roster is in a terrible spot and it is going to take Richo time to fix.
Makes you wonder why we signed AD for next season when we were in desperate need for middles and next to no roster spots. Really stupid decision and that’s on Benji and Richo.I know a lot of these mistakes were made by the previous admin, and we will still have issues with some of their poor decisions for the next couple of years.
I am just pointing out throwing out we are development club doesn't justify some of the decisions we have made around our top 30 squad. Our roster is in a terrible spot and it is going to take Richo time to fix.
The toa, twal, Olam, ad and Sullivan signing ls are terrible signings.
I do understand why the Sullivan signing was made though.
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The To’a and Twal ones were the worst. Whoever made those decisions should be thrown in prison.Makes you wonder why we signed AD for next season when we were in desperate need for middles and next to no roster spots. Really stupid decision and that’s on Benji and Richo.I know a lot of these mistakes were made by the previous admin, and we will still have issues with some of their poor decisions for the next couple of years.
I am just pointing out throwing out we are development club doesn't justify some of the decisions we have made around our top 30 squad. Our roster is in a terrible spot and it is going to take Richo time to fix.
The toa, twal, Olam, ad and Sullivan signing ls are terrible signings.
I do understand why the Sullivan signing was made though.
“We’re delighted to lock in a new long-term deal with Alex and his family,” said Pascoe.
“This new contract will see Alex join a select group of players to play for a decade or more at Wests Tigers. That speaks volumes.”
oct 2023
Send Pascoe to the Gulag“We’re delighted to lock in a new long-term deal with Alex and his family,” said Pascoe.
“This new contract will see Alex join a select group of players to play for a decade or more at Wests Tigers. That speaks volumes.”
oct 2023
Send Pascoe to the Gulag“We’re delighted to lock in a new long-term deal with Alex and his family,” said Pascoe.
“This new contract will see Alex join a select group of players to play for a decade or more at Wests Tigers. That speaks volumes.”
oct 2023
And those who oversaw his reign of terror
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If we do lose Pole to say storm in 2026 perhaps club can look at an unhappy Faalogo for a release.
Could Bula play centre and Faalogo to fullback ?
Doueihi's signing was the worst as he had not even set foot on the field coming if an injury to sign a 1 year extension, stupid stupid signing and waste of a spot
As others have said Sullivan is a shocker for the money and length but at the time we had no halves signed so kind of get it.
Has Staines been told he can look elsewhere ?
Doueihi's signing was the worst as he had not even set foot on the field coming if an injury to sign a 1 year extension, stupid stupid signing and waste of a spot
As others have said Sullivan is a shocker for the money and length but at the time we had no halves signed so kind of get it.
Has Staines been told he can look elsewhere ?
Yes, was mentioned in the Bateman article that Staines can look at other options.
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Eddie and the boys on the latest pod have me wanting Gutherson now 😂
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Eddie and the boys on the latest pod have me wanting Gutherson now 😂
I would be very happy with king Gutho
To’a and Twal were worse than AD. They weren’t off contract, their contracts were longer and they contribute the same as AD ie nothing.Doueihi's signing was the worst as he had not even set foot on the field coming if an injury to sign a 1 year extension, stupid stupid signing and waste of a spot
As others have said Sullivan is a shocker for the money and length but at the time we had no halves signed so kind of get it.
Has Staines been told he can look elsewhere ?
Eddie and the boys on the latest pod have me wanting Gutherson now 😂
They make me want him even less and that was very little before. We have one of the best young fullbacks in the game and we want to push him out for aging Gutho who his own club don't even want despite him being their Captain
I am going to speculate here based only on a few recent events
OCTOBER 13 - Adam Blair (long time Isaac Moses client) is put in charge of pathways at Newcastle
OCTOBER 14 - Kai Pearce Paul (managed by Sam Ayoub) announces he is hitting the market
https://www.zerotackle.com/top-five-landing-spots-for-kai-pearce-paul-in-2026-215305/
OCTOBER 17 - Richo calls out John Bateman and says he needs to make a call on his future
I think Richo is going to use the Bateman money on KPP if he can. Ayoub and Richo are tight. Ayoub wants his players out of Newcastle because the club is getting to close with Isaac Moses.
At the very least, WT would be able to find space for this player for 2026 when contract spots and cap space open up.
