He played in the 2001 season, hooker and back row.

He was full of effort, as they all were that season.

I wonder who will be next through the door. Surely you’d think another prop. Anyone heard anything.

I’m guessing Chan, Eseh and Hill will be getting plenty of game time next year from the duel reg agreement so the prop situation may not be as desperate as it looks, but I agree would like 1 more older experienced prop in the squad.

Maybe Thompson would like a few games for match fitness

I’d say an experienced prop with some impact and strong post contact meter gain is necessery.

Otherwise a strong second row signing would be good. I can see Boothroyd coming off the bench early part of season but need a starting second rower of good quality.

They’re probably priority signings. But they have to be quality with 2025 in mind.

I’d agree. Hill if he comes will be a revelation in the Chsmpionship big minutes and big meters but would be great to bring in an impact Prop.

May see Mago occasionally next year but I don’t think he will be with us long enough to put a run of games together.

Quote: Pat Bateman "I wonder who will be next through the door. Surely you’d think another prop. Anyone heard anything.'" Someone on the fringes of the NRL like this player possibly who’s out of contract? https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Blacker

Quote: Pat Bateman "I wonder who will be next through the door. Surely you’d think another prop. Anyone heard anything.'" Someone on the fringes of the NRL like this player possibly who’s out of contract? https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Blacker

I don't think he'd get a work permit.

How would he differ from boothroyd and Bain?

Was gonna ask the same, basically a young Massive prop who's had a couple of NRL games but generally played reserve grade for St, George, and Penrith. More NRL game time than the other 2 lads we've signed isn't it? saying that haven't a clue how good he is but if he plays his weight and has some aggression about him could be that diamond that we're always looking for.

One certainly has Scottish ancestry and I presume the other must be something similar.

Exactly.
If you have a cap for a heritage level team you are eligible
If he can find an Irish passport or something he's golden.

He’s a big lad who’s about to hit his prime
Scored something like 15 try’s in 50 odd NSW Cup games so knows where the line is for a prop

Without putting a downer on him, apart from his heritage, his experience and background remind me a little of Atoni

Bain played in the World Cup which overrides pretty much of the criteria.

Tbf Atoni had 40 + games in the NRL. If blacker was there or there abouts for the Panthers he’ll be decent. Logan Bayliss-Brow Looks good stock and was in the Scottish RLWC team so ticks that box.