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    DYNASTY.LOADING > HKF November 5, 2025 at 9:57am

    I agree with this but I don't think Tino needs 1.4 to sign. I think we will end up with either of these two guys. Storm make the most sense for Tino but I reckon we'd be next in line. 900k would get either of these two, Tino would want 5 years though I think with a ratchet
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  Jack November 4, 2025 at 1:36pm

  Throw a million at him. What ever it takes we got the cash 
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  Parramanaic November 4, 2025 at 2:53pm

  Are we still in the hunt for Solomona or not? 
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  Parra_Greg November 4, 2025 at 4:45pm

  900K for him is market value MON get in there have a crack you clown...he is a rep forward and a good one at that 
• Michael W. November 4, 2025 at 8:05pm

  Not for that money, he is a solid forward, he's not a game breaker, just a worker.
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  ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER November 4, 2025 at 8:31pm

  We should have the money to buy him but i bet we dont even try to buy him

  We need him to improve next year or we go backwards if we dont  start to buy players 
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  Poppa November 4, 2025 at 9:41pm

  

  Yeh what his manager asks for, what he will be paid to stay at Souths and what some other club deems to pay him are all the subjectives in the equation.

  We would need to understand his needs, ambitions and comfort playing for a team like Parramatta. Again this is a Ryles exercise to meet with him and MON together.....before anyone calls MON a clown or the like he has to meet Ryles expectations and wants.

  The geniuses on here who think offer him a mill and he will come do not seem to understand those aspects. In truth we arguabably do not need him but if we do Ryles will understands how he fits all those relevant aspects.
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  Nightmare Off-Season November 4, 2025 at 11:48pm

  

   

  I see Keon's price as irrelevant (within reason), because he is an absolute no brainer for the Eels.

   

  Paulo was fantastic last season, though, he’s fighting the clock & Keon is a perfect replacement longer term.

   

  He seems to suit JR’s preference in forward body type, can play huge minutes & his defence remains very solid. Has good lateral movement for a big dude.

   

  He’d give Ryles the opportunity to play Paulo in shorter bursts which could be very effective, as well as allow Jack Williams to remain on an edge where he looked awesome last season.

   

  The Eels are arguably on a better trajectory than Souths, and although it's hard to compete with Bennett, Ryles being an elite prop in his time could hold some value. 

   

  I know 1EE is split on the Eels R&R to a degree, but if Ryles wants Keon, and he’s genuinely interested in leaving Souths & not simply forcing the Rabbits into a higher offer, it’s a huge opportunity for our R&R to ensure they can provide the coach with an elite player he wants.

   

   

   
  • Coryn Hughes > Nightmare Off-Season November 5, 2025 at 3:51am

    I don't think ideally JR wants to lay that much for a prop let alone have the ability to get him in the door.If available like he is do we really think we have a closer or a real chance of getting the mentioned in the door.

    1/4 chance 25% max.

    This is the issue Parra will always have there are just more enticing clubs to go to and over investing in a position like prop who plays 50-60 minutes max I don't see it myself.To earn that sought of money you have to play nie on 80 minutes and effect the result not sure many props consistently can do that.
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      Nightmare Off-Season > Coryn Hughes November 5, 2025 at 9:49am

      We need to change that narrative Coryn, don't disagree at all, 100% agree, but eventually the Eels will need too.

      As mentioned this all falls on if Ryles wants Keon, if he does, this is a golden opportunity for that narrative to change.