There is some mail doing rounds that the player Buzz & Adrian Proszenko were referring to is in fact Josh Curran. While nothing is near confirmed, he defintely fits the criteria of being a 'very good middle/edge' and is someone who defintely who fit within Ryles system.
If true, I would assume it would not be announced until the conclusion of the 2025 season. Ultimately, as the last thing the Bulldogs need is more talk around player movements. This would also explain the silence.
It is important to note this is not confirmed, just some mail going around and aligns with initial reports.
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Oh no no, didn't think that Kendoza. More just wanted to clarify do not take my word as gospel that Riki is the player or even a target. Purely mentioned elsewhere.
Curran to me is not a big name and we already have enough of these style of players. Ww need an alpha top of the list is Tino. Curran would be lucky to make the 17.
It's all about $$, Curran, Riki, Fifita, they all
make us better. The price has to be right though.
Riki realistically should probably be cheapest unless you get a discount on David Fifita due to tip ins from GC.
Id be worried Curran would try inflate his price, which would be why he is available in the first place.
Best option is a discounted David Fifita.
Riki is a NZ international, constant starter and played in a GF. Curran is a consistent 17 player either bench or starting.
No way Riki is cheaper than Curran.
What do you think both are worth LB?
I mean spitballing, but Riki could get $500-600k at least on open market. Curran around $350-450k range. To get Curran out of Dogs you may pay starter money but Riki would be more in demand due to potential and since he is an actual edge.
Curran can play edge but is more of a middle.
We are a bottom four side and need 1-2 gun players to change that. Replacing blokes like Lane, Matterson and Cartwright with an ok but not great player like Curran isnt gonna change our position on the ladder.
I sort of agree Nitram, Curran doesn't turn the dile much. Curran is good but we could do better. If you get 1-2 top quality signings, Curran would then be a really good top it all off signing.