Official THE RUMOUR MILL - Player Signings/Transfers ONLY!!!!

[Wiz]

I love how brutal you are when discussing Cronulla, yet when discussing the Tigers, you found a little bit of positivity

Tigers are like that ugly friend you feel bad for

 

[egg]

Bloke from Melbourne - backrower I think

Lewis made the transition from qualified school teacher to NRL player in 2020 and broke through to make his first-grade debut in the same season.

A recruit from Storm feeder side the Sunshine Coast Falcons, the Ashford Roosters junior earned his break after a stellar 2019 at state level which saw him claim the HOSTPLUS Cup’s Second-rower of the Year Award.

A standout 2021 season followed with the forward recording 20 games for the year, becoming a regular in Craig Bellamy’s bench rotation.

A regular within Melbourne Storm’s bench rotation during the second half of 2022, Lewis recorded a solid third season in the Melbourne forward pack.

Consistently bolstering the Club’s defence from the sideline, Lewis completed the season with 15 on-field appearances, one line-break assist and 218 tackles with a 95.6% efficiency. Notably, Round 12 saw the former teacher score his first try of the 2022 season, only one minute after entering the field from the interchange bench.

The 30-year-old also continued in his fifth season in the Queensland HostPlus Cup with the Sunshine Coast Falcons

 

[Thresher]

I'd imagine he must have gotten the thumbs up from Dale & Nicho.

 

[egg]

I'd imagine he must have gotten the thumbs up from Dale & Nicho.

Hopefully NOT Hoppa

 

[Sharkfox]

Lewis made the transition from qualified school teacher to NRL player in 2020 and broke through to make his first-grade debut in the same season.

A recruit from Storm feeder side the Sunshine Coast Falcons, the Ashford Roosters junior earned his break after a stellar 2019 at state level which saw him claim the HOSTPLUS Cup’s Second-rower of the Year Award.

A standout 2021 season followed with the forward recording 20 games for the year, becoming a regular in Craig Bellamy’s bench rotation.

A regular within Melbourne Storm’s bench rotation during the second half of 2022, Lewis recorded a solid third season in the Melbourne forward pack.

Consistently bolstering the Club’s defence from the sideline, Lewis completed the season with 15 on-field appearances, one line-break assist and 218 tackles with a 95.6% efficiency. Notably, Round 12 saw the former teacher score his first try of the 2022 season, only one minute after entering the field from the interchange bench.

The 30-year-old also continued in his fifth season in the Queensland HostPlus Cup with the Sunshine Coast Falcons

Make him into a tackling machine

 

[CrazyMatt]

I have a funny feeling Brooks is going to go very well at Manly next year.

Absolutely. I think he’ll be very effective alongside DCE.

 

[Sutty]

Yeah maybe Brooks has learned how to pass and tackle and kick.

(All he has is a dummy).

 

[Gumby]

Chris Lewis would be a smart signing. Same as Billy Burns. Cheap and can plug a hole if any injuries occur.

 

[Frenzy]

Another bottom-dollar depth edge signing is great if true.

All part of a set up IMO

 

[Frenzy]

All part of a set up IMO

So it begins. Officially after AFB

 

[Gumby]

He’s just turned 28. What kind of deal would you offer? 3 years? 4 years? 5 years?

 

[Frenzy]

Chris Lewis would be a smart signing. Same as Billy Burns. Cheap and can plug a hole if any injuries occur.

How did he pass the alleged no ******** policy? Wasn't he part of the trio photographed with "white powder" on a table a couple years ago?

Him, Munster and Cheese.

Played only 1 game of NRL in 2023. Might have been injured but was also on the nose with Bellyache.

Dud signing. Surely it's a Jets contract

 

[Gumby]

 

[Frenzy]

He’s just turned 28. What kind of deal would you offer? 3 years? 4 years? 5 years?

For me would depend on if he can come in 2024 or if we wait for 2025. Finucane's reduction for 2025 surely comes into play. If we want to try and get him out for 2024 we need more money.

So, if we can get him I'd takeover the contract. Whatever is left on current. No consideration for extra years at this stage. Let him perform before extending

 

[Gumby]

How did he pass the alleged no ******** policy? Wasn't he part of the trio photographed with "white powder" on a table a couple years ago?

Him, Munster and Cheese.

Played only 1 game of NRL in 2023. Might have been injured but was also on the nose with Bellyache.

Dud signing. Surely it's a Jets contract

Forgot about that. It’s definitely going to be a depth signing similar to Billy Burns.

 

[Frenzy]

Tigers are like that ugly friend you feel bad for

This guy?

 

[Proud Shark]

For me would depend on if he can come in 2024 or if we wait for 2025. Finucane's reduction for 2025 surely comes into play. If we want to try and get him out for 2024 we need more money.

So, if we can get him I'd takeover the contract. Whatever is left on current. No consideration for extra years at this stage. Let him perform before extending

Depends if its the difference to get him here. I'd be quite comfortable with 4 years from this year. So one year extra. Probably 3 years from 2025.

 

[Frenzy]

Depends if its the difference to get him here. I'd be quite comfortable with 4 years from this year. So one year extra. Probably 3 years from 2025.

I just have his habit of leaving every contract early in mind.

 

[Sevshark]

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Lol guess she read Dan's zero tackle article

 

[Frenzy]

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