Heard from someone both Fainu's will definitely be at Dolphins and we have missed out.
Really hope the info was wrong but I doubt it. Our recruitment is an absolute shambles
Apparently one of the guys from the Westslife Pod spoke to Tartak last week, who basically said he doesn't really believe in the vision/project at the WT. Given the amount of kids we have under his banner, that's (if true) a massive concern.
Heard from someone both Fainu's will definitely be at Dolphins and we have missed out.
Really hope the info was wrong but I doubt it. Our recruitment is an absolute shambles
Apparently one of the guys from the Westslife Pod spoke to Tartak last week, who basically said he doesn't really believe in the vision/project at the WT. Given the amount of kids we have under his banner, that's (if true) a massive concern.
Disappointing and frustrating - also a reflection, I would say, on the reputation of the club among other people in the game.
I fear that we are not yet at rock bottom, but we’re on our way to that point now.
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Heard from someone both Fainu's will definitely be at Dolphins and we have missed out.
Really hope the info was wrong but I doubt it. Our recruitment is an absolute shambles
Apparently one of the guys from the Westslife Pod spoke to Tartak last week, who basically said he doesn't really believe in the vision/project at the WT. Given the amount of kids we have under his banner, that's (if true) a massive concern.
Even worse is that we hired Fulton because of his relationship with Tartak.
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@garry I don’t believe it . From what I’ve heard about tartak , it’s far more likely he’s being vindictive because we wouldn’t pay his “star” back rower / five eighth 1 mil a year to be a Turn style and piss off his teammates all the time.
Oh wait once a game when we are down by 20 points he will no look pass it for a try in the corner ….. cool .
Im not fussed anymore about fainu . We literally have the 2023 aus schoolboys 6 in Galvin , currently rated number 1 in schoolboys footy , heath mason , lightning quick fullback/6 similar from what I’m told to paps at his age . He made the Aus schoolboys as well
Conti as well made the NSW team , ( although he’s managed by bwaith ) . And of course the Large brothers ….
All are halves , want to actually be here , and none carry the absolute baggage that unfortunately the Fainu family carries .
Of course I’d be happy to sign them , but it’s not doom and gloom to not sign last year schoolboys 6 . We have this years . Who’s better I have no idea . But one wants to actually be here .. so you know there’s that .
also in relation to the above will Latu be playing firsts next year … you’d say probably right ? But more probably much like Olaapu and the kid at the dolphins , he will struggle big time for consistency and taper away big time once the grind of nrl week in week out sets in .
Now brooks has gone , I would be happy with an old head , peacekeeper half , and as we can’t sign a gun anymore , a reclamation project like Croft might work as well . You never know we could get another Scot Prince there .
Im no less terrified with that halves partnership , say Croft /Sezer than I am with say Croft/cogger/clifford/ fainu . That’s a hope and pray as much as anyone.
At least if we shop in the bargain bin we know what we are going to get , whilst we wait for the kids to integrate .
Heard from someone both Fainu's will definitely be at Dolphins and we have missed out.
Really hope the info was wrong but I doubt it. Our recruitment is an absolute shambles
Apparently one of the guys from the Westslife Pod spoke to Tartak last week, who basically said he doesn't really believe in the vision/project at the WT. Given the amount of kids we have under his banner, that's (if true) a massive concern.
Even worse is that we hired Fulton because of his relationship with Tartak.
I don't have faith in the westslife podcast unless it is something to do with a Sam Ayoub clients. I do think they have an in there.
If Fulton and Tartak are tight then this should have been relatively straight forward to organise for WT. Tartak would also prefer his clients come to WT because he already has a stable of junior talent at our club.
If either Fainu plays well in U/19 origin on thursday they will attract more interest and jack up their price.
Fairly dumb negotiating 🙁
I totally agree. But, "management" appointed them. There's nothing to suggest that that same "management" won't do other ridiculous things; in fact may have with appointing Fulton!!@mercy-rule I have been advocating for around 4 yrs there needed to be changes,the Sheens appointment was ludicrous and on top of that the Marshall and Farah assistant roles ! these appointments and there inputs are being reflected on the paddock . Watching this team play is painful the whole side is a very badly coached outfit , everybody wants to blame management and with good reason but don’t lose the fact that these three guys prepare this team each week! I believe that this is a pretty good footy side but with no form / shape / fitness / function this is not management this is coaching . Yes Management is garbage and needs changing just do not let the 3 Amigos of the hook they are as much to blame for the team running last !
@garry I don’t believe it . From what I’ve heard about tartak , it’s far more likely he’s being vindictive because we wouldn’t pay his “star” back rower / five eighth 1 mil a year to be a Turn style and piss off his teammates all the time.
Oh wait once a game when we are down by 20 points he will no look pass it for a try in the corner ….. cool .
Im not fussed anymore about fainu . We literally have the 2023 aus schoolboys 6 in Galvin , currently rated number 1 in schoolboys footy , heath mason , lightning quick fullback/6 similar from what I’m told to paps at his age . He made the Aus schoolboys as well
Conti as well made the NSW team , ( although he’s managed by bwaith ) . And of course the Large brothers ….
All are halves , want to actually be here , and none carry the absolute baggage that unfortunately the Fainu family carries .
Of course I’d be happy to sign them , but it’s not doom and gloom to not sign last year schoolboys 6 . We have this years . Who’s better I have no idea . But one wants to actually be here .. so you know there’s that .
Yeah I agree mate. I'm not overly fussed about missing out on signing the young Fainu #6. I don't know much about him but I am sure that Benji does. And I'm sure Benji would not be offering overs which I am also on board with.
Galvin sounds like he could be every bit as good and as you say, is already here! After watching Sione Fainu last weekend, he went quite well but wasn't amazing so while he is good to have coming along by the same token, we probably would not miss him either, were he to leave too.
We are never going to keep all the emerging talent if as good as predicted but we must keep the right ones. Signing young potential from other clubs immediately makes this a more difficult task.
Lee and Pascoe have made a large tactical error with their Fulton fumble. They have been exposed as the incompetents that we have long suspected and by their own admission there is no one else to blame but themselves as they did it all behind close doors without consultation. Fulton may be the saviour of this club because his hire leads finally to the sacking of Pascoe and Lee.
We'll have to agree to disagree on the competence of Marshall as a current and immediate-future NRL coach and recruitment guru. I have no idea what you would base your judgement on.@garry I don’t believe it . From what I’ve heard about tartak , it’s far more likely he’s being vindictive because we wouldn’t pay his “star” back rower / five eighth 1 mil a year to be a Turn style and piss off his teammates all the time.
Oh wait once a game when we are down by 20 points he will no look pass it for a try in the corner ….. cool .
Im not fussed anymore about fainu . We literally have the 2023 aus schoolboys 6 in Galvin , currently rated number 1 in schoolboys footy , heath mason , lightning quick fullback/6 similar from what I’m told to paps at his age . He made the Aus schoolboys as well
Conti as well made the NSW team , ( although he’s managed by bwaith ) . And of course the Large brothers ….
All are halves , want to actually be here , and none carry the absolute baggage that unfortunately the Fainu family carries .
Of course I’d be happy to sign them , but it’s not doom and gloom to not sign last year schoolboys 6 . We have this years . Who’s better I have no idea . But one wants to actually be here .. so you know there’s that .Yeah I agree mate. I'm not overly fussed about missing out on signing the young Fainu #6. I don't know much about him but I am sure that Benji does. And I'm sure Benji would not be offering overs which I am also on board with.
Galvin sounds like he could be every bit as good and as you say, is already here! After watching Sione Fainu last weekend, he went quite well but wasn't amazing so while he is good to have coming along by the same token, we probably would not miss him either, were he to leave too.
We are never going to keep all the emerging talent if as good as predicted but we must keep the right ones. Signing young potential from other clubs immediately makes this a more difficult task.
Taaffe seen at a cafe with Gus. Not sure where they would play him.
Never fear mate, Chairman Mouth/Pascoe/Board/Fulton are working on their "aggressive recruitment" regime in the background. Can't wait for the names of stars joining WT to start dropping.Taaffe seen at a cafe with Gus. Not sure where they would play him.
Taaffe seen at a cafe with Gus. Not sure where they would play him.
I am not a big Taafe fan but as a 7 he is lengths better than Brodie Croft if it came down to Croft or Taafe for 7
Per the mole
Apparently we have reached out via a third party to Justin Holbrook
Per the mole
Apparently we have reached out via a third party to Justin Holbrook
We’ll have more coaches than players soon.
