I think a lot of people are overrating Gorringe on this board. Ryder is still only 26, early 27 next season. Sure, he'll be out for likely 6 months, but that isn't going to deter Port from going after him, given his talent and how he fits the team. It's fairly obvious that Hinkley wants to play with Lobbe as the main ruck, with a secondary ruck in the forward line to let Westhoff roam. Gorringe is not a KPF, nor do I think he is capable of commanding a best 22 position on our list. More than likely, if we didn't get a trade done for him this off-season, we'll get him next season.
Our premiership window is open right now. Time to go after players who are going to add to our list right away. That being said, I still hope we land Gorringe, I think in 2-3 years time he'll be a handy ruck, but at this stage he's just a depth signing and wouldn't add to our list. Truth be told if Lobbe went down and we had to go with Gorringe as the #1 ruck, I'd be quietly shitting myself.