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by Papenhuyzen23
Fri Feb 13, 2026 9:35 pm
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: Pre season trial 1 v Canberra
Replies: 41
Views: 614

Re: Pre season trial 1 v Canberra

Good hit out, some good performances but it’s just so hard to gauge how some of the guys would go with better quality players around them. Peel looks good but is still a bit green, needs time in Cup against men to get used to this level. Leo still has something about him, would love to see him get a...
by Papenhuyzen23
Tue Feb 10, 2026 6:14 pm
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: Pre season trial 1 v Canberra
Replies: 41
Views: 614

Re: Pre season trial 1 v Canberra

It’s curious when you look at the players that are missing from the trials, is this the round 1 side plus a certain someone? 1. Fa’alogo 2. Coates 3. 4. Meaney 5. Warbrick 6. Munster 7. Hughes 8. Utoikamanu 9. Grant 10. King 11. Blore 12. Howarth 13. Kamikamika 14. Wishart 15. MacDonald 16. Pahulu 1...
by Papenhuyzen23
Wed Feb 04, 2026 4:06 pm
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: Official thread and signing news
Replies: 5797
Views: 1993190

Re: Official thread and signing news

Tino staying with Titans until end of 2030, there goes that. Hopefully we get Cooper Bai still.
by Papenhuyzen23
Tue Feb 03, 2026 2:38 pm
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: Official thread and signing news
Replies: 5797
Views: 1993190

Re: Official thread and signing news

So if we nab Lomax which seems murky at best we are looking at the following line ups for 2026 First Grade 1. Sua FA’ALOGO 2. Xavier COATES 3. Zac LOMAX 4. Nick MEANEY 5. Will WARBRICK 6. Cameron MUNSTER 7. Jahrome HUGHES 8. Stefano UTOIKAMANU 9. Harry GRANT (c) 10. Josh KING 11. Shawn BLORE 12. Jac...
by Papenhuyzen23
Sat Jan 24, 2026 9:12 am
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: Official thread and signing news
Replies: 5797
Views: 1993190

Re: Official thread and signing news

Our 2027 forward pack could look DRAMATICALLY different with some of these rumoured signings. We’ve got Keeley Katoa may return Bai seems very close Tino has been the big fish target all along Going from 8. Utoikamanu 9. Grant 10. King 11. Blore 12. Lisati 13. Loiero To 8. Utoikamanu 9. Grant 10. Ti...
by Papenhuyzen23
Fri Jan 23, 2026 8:51 pm
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: Official thread and signing news
Replies: 5797
Views: 1993190

Re: Official thread and signing news

It’s come out that Cooper Bai had agreed to sign with us for 2027, but has now given the Titans a chance to match our offer, I had no idea we were that close to having him wrapped up, hopefully we can get him, love his dad, and obviously our humble forum here which shares his namesake would be stoke...
by Papenhuyzen23
Sun Jan 11, 2026 12:18 pm
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: Official thread and signing news
Replies: 5797
Views: 1993190

Re: Official thread and signing news

Dream/Realistic 2027 best 17 Coach : Craig Bellamy (please) 1. Sua Fa’alogo 2. Xavier Coates 3. Jaxon Purdue (Cowboys) 4. Jack Howarth 5. Zac Lomax (Eels) 6. Cameron Munster 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Harry Grant (c) 10. Josh King 11. Oryn Keeley 12. Elisea Katoa 13. Tino Fa'asuamale...
by Papenhuyzen23
Fri Jan 09, 2026 9:46 am
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: Official thread and signing news
Replies: 5797
Views: 1993190

Re: Official thread and signing news

2027 really is going to be a big rebuild year for the club, we will have quite a bit of money in the kitty to sign some big fish and a few holes to fill in the squad. 1. Sua FA’ALOGO 2. Xavier COATES 3. Moses LEO (club option) 4. JACK HOWARTH 5. 6. Cameron MUNSTER 7. Jahrome HUGHES 8. Stefano UTOIKA...
by Papenhuyzen23
Fri Jan 09, 2026 9:28 am
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: Official thread and signing news
Replies: 5797
Views: 1993190

Re: Official thread and signing news

Wishart confirmed as gone now too, press release just went live. Good luck Tyran, I get it he wants to show what he can do, he was never going to displace our halves here so like Jonah I can cop this one, good luck in your future mate! Also one of the more likable players I’ve talked to, very nice g...
by Papenhuyzen23
Thu Jan 08, 2026 2:58 pm
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: Official thread and signing news
Replies: 5797
Views: 1993190

Re: Official thread and signing news

I think if Perth are smart they’ll play him on the wing or at fullback, he has been a good stalwart for the club, always kept his nose clean and seems really liked around the club, wish Nick and his family all the best in the west. Makes me wonder if this timing is related to Lomax and him potential...
by Papenhuyzen23
Thu Jan 08, 2026 9:54 am
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: Official thread and signing news
Replies: 5797
Views: 1993190

Re: Official thread and signing news

Even though I seriously doubt that Lomax is coming, I would certainly rate his goal kicking much higher than Meaney. I'm not sure about whether he's better than Meaney in defence but there was always talk of the Meaney / Winger side of the field being targeted. Nick Meaney is a guy who always seems...
by Papenhuyzen23
Wed Jan 07, 2026 11:14 pm
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: Official thread and signing news
Replies: 5797
Views: 1993190

Re: Official thread and signing news

I mean you are one of the few that actually engages, even if we disagree a lot I always kind of enjoy our interactions. I think the point I’m trying to make here is Lomax seems a very viable option, as does Tino, these aren’t rumours these are concrete shows of interest from the club, as fans puttin...
by Papenhuyzen23
Wed Jan 07, 2026 6:05 pm
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: Official thread and signing news
Replies: 5797
Views: 1993190

Re: Official thread and signing news

Doesnt really matter. Neither will happen or are being realistically spoken about. Trent and brick will start in 26. The only change we know for sure at this stage is we have a new fullback in 26. Exciting and the team should see a big improvement from this alone. We would have 2 premierships from ...
by Papenhuyzen23
Wed Jan 07, 2026 3:33 pm
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: Official thread and signing news
Replies: 5797
Views: 1993190

Re: Official thread and signing news

If we can clear some dead wood off the salary cap and make the Eels think they got a deal why not? Give them Warbrick and Loiero and we win 3 times! Bring in Lomax to Bricks wing spot, and bring Tino in next year to play lock for us, tell me our team isn’t 100 times better making these very realisti...
by Papenhuyzen23
Tue Jan 06, 2026 8:08 pm
Forum: Melbourne Storm
Topic: Official thread and signing news
Replies: 5797
Views: 1993190

Re: Official thread and signing news

If Lomax is successful in his legal action we may not have to give up anyone, the big issue is I’m pretty sure Eels are already maxed out salary cap wise for this season, if we theoretically gave them Jack they couldn’t register him. We have the space to sign Lomax, hopefully we can hang onto everyo...