Re: Thomas Mikaele : Tue Mar 28, 2023 1:02 pm  

Gaz3376 wrote:

Dunamis Lui, rumoured to be coming in. 33 year old Prop/loose currently playing queensland cup in Aus, played 150 plus NRL games previously and earned an origin call up in 2020.

I've no idea whether or not there is any truth to the rumour but it wouldn't be a disaster if we signed him for the remainder of the season. He would presumably be signed as cover and he’s probably a better option than putting a young prop on the bench only to then either not use him or else see him get knocked on his behind.

Re: Thomas Mikaele : Tue Mar 28, 2023 1:33 pm  

Gaz3376 wrote:

Dunamis Lui, rumoured to be coming in. 33 year old Prop/loose currently playing queensland cup in Aus, played 150 plus NRL games previously and earned an origin call up in 2020.

Not happening.

Re: Thomas Mikaele : Tue Mar 28, 2023 1:59 pm  

Lord Tony Smith wrote:

Not happening.

I'm relieved after reading about him today, seems past it.

Re: Thomas Mikaele : Tue Mar 28, 2023 6:18 pm  

yes its disappointing... But its not something to lose any sleep about.

This frees up cap space and a quota spot, in a position that we are very strong in.

new centre instead please.

Re: Thomas Mikaele : Thu Mar 30, 2023 8:42 am  

It would have been great to have had Mikaele for longer, as he's only in his mid-20s and has still got lots of good years ahead of him. But let's hope he gets a warm reception from the fans and a great send-off on Saturday.

Re: Thomas Mikaele : Thu Mar 30, 2023 9:29 am  

https://www.totalrl.com/warrington-wolv ... placement/ Looks like Lui isn't happening, but the club looking at a 'like for like' replacement (no direct quote from the club though) with a transfer fee incoming from Gold Coast. The obvious option would be a replacement from the NRL, I just wonder whether they would use the transfer fee to look at someone already in SL, if we can sign a non quota replacement that would be ideal.

https://www.totalrl.com/warrington-wolv ... placement/ Looks like Lui isn't happening, but the club looking at a 'like for like' replacement (no direct quote from the club though) with a transfer fee incoming from Gold Coast. The obvious option would be a replacement from the NRL, I just wonder whether they would use the transfer fee to look at someone already in SL, if we can sign a non quota replacement that would be ideal.

Re: Thomas Mikaele : Thu Mar 30, 2023 11:16 am  

Best to just take time till the right replacement becomes available, here or from NRL.

Re: Thomas Mikaele : Thu Mar 30, 2023 12:07 pm  

Any decent props at Wakefield? They’ve already let Johnson go to Hull KR, albeit on a swap deal.

Re: Thomas Mikaele : Thu Mar 30, 2023 12:18 pm  

I’d take Jai Whitbread but no way will Wakey sell him

Re: Thomas Mikaele : Thu Mar 30, 2023 12:26 pm  

Wouldn’t mind Tanginoa. Can play prop or second row and only 29.