Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Pbulk]

In my favourite rumour I've heard in ages apparently someone from Saints approached the club about a Lomax/Sullivan swap deal 😂

Would probably make a few in here happy but I don't think there's any way we can match the Parra offer coming Lomax's way. Not sure we need him at his expensive rate anyway

 

[jrtiger]

In my favourite rumour I've heard in ages apparently someone from Saints approached the club about a Lomax/Sullivan swap deal 😂

Would probably make a few in here happy but I don't think there's any way we can match the Parra offer coming Lomax's way. Not sure we need him at his expensive rate anyway

you'd kill for it to be true but surely Saints aren't that stupid.

there's a lot of chatter about that Lomax has already agreed to terms with Parramatta, they're just dotting the i's and crossing the t's.

I hope the rumour's correct tho!

 

[Halbrowne61]

Holbrook is an interesting shout.

Yes, I wonder what his take is on the Titans first few games.

 

[Nonotmeagain]

You can't fit 3 into 2.

You need tog et to more "adult" parties to see!!

 

[jirskyr]

Not if you score a couple length of the field try’s.

Tries

Sorry it's a pet peeve

 

[Nonotmeagain]

Goes beyond losing just Latu, might lose his brothers too if they want to stay together

Didn't catch on with the May brothers - everyone loves family until the dollars get in the way.

 

[Kelce68]

Not if you score a couple length of the field try’s.

Valuable response as always.

 

[Tiger Stripes]

Sullivan is still far to young to write off imho,certainly he has not looked too good so far but nothing that can't be fixed with the right coaching

No one could coach Brooks. He had numerous coaches.
How long do we persist in the coaching program for Bud?

 

[Pbulk]

you'd kill for it to be true but surely Saints aren't that stupid.

there's a lot of chatter about that Lomax has already agreed to terms with Parramatta, they're just dotting the i's and crossing the t's.

I hope the rumour's correct tho!

I don't believe it will happen at all but I wouldnt be surprised if this move had been made at some stage, Dragons have zero halves depth atm

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

you'd kill for it to be true but surely Saints aren't that stupid.

there's a lot of chatter about that Lomax has already agreed to terms with Parramatta, they're just dotting the i's and crossing the t's.

I hope the rumour's correct tho!

Who knows?!?! Maybe Lomax to Parramatta is like Latrell, Addo Carr & Moses to Tigers lol

 

[Tiger Stripes]

and? we need to be looking at players that aren't being given opportunities at other clubs. Skelton fits that mould.

it’s a reserve playing against reserves …

Our reserves don't even come close to those stats against reserves!

 

[jadtiger]

No one could coach Brooks. He had numerous coaches.
How long do we persist in the coaching program for Bud?

He has a 4 year contract so at least till the end of 2025 imho

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Jeral Skelton in Cup last week

1 try
22 runs for 302 metres
2 line breaks
10 tackle breaks

that is a first grader. yes he has issues defensively but I'd back Morris to sort him out. stuck behind Kiraz, Addo-Carr, Tracey and Wilson... we could certainly do worse.

He sure is a beast with the ball going off his highlights

I wonder how his defence, effort areas & aerial ability are? I haven't watched any of his games.

Someone mentioned last year he has a turning circle like a Ken Mamaulo circa 2023.

 

[jrtiger]

He sure is a beast with the ball going off his highlights

I wonder how his defence, effort areas & aerial ability are? I haven't watched any of his games.

Someone mentioned last year he has a turning circle like a Ken Mamaulo circa 2023.

his defence needs work but he's pretty good under the high ball from what I've seen. there's definitely a worry in regards to his turning circle and lateral movement, but I certainly think he's worth a look.

 

[InGalvinWeTrust]

why would Morris rationally leave the tigers, when we finally start showing promise to the burning ship that Souths is?

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

his defence needs work but he's pretty good under the high ball from what I've seen. there's definitely a worry in regards to his turning circle and lateral movement, but I certainly think he's worth a look.

Taniela Tuiaki vibes

 

[TillLindemann]

Oh what's this? Jake Simpkin out for a spot of coffee in Kogarah on a weekday? Strewth! Whatever could it mean?

 

[coivtny]

why would Morris rationally leave the tigers, when we finally start showing promise to the burning ship that Souths is?

Not sure Souths are a burning ship. If Bennett signs on as head coach I'd bet they finish higher up the ladder than we do in 2025. Souths are a good coach and an attitude adjustment away from being a top 4 team. Not a fan of Bennett as a person but he almost always gets results from teams.

 

[2041]

Not sure Souths are a burning ship. If Bennett signs on as head coach I'd bet they finish higher up the ladder than we do in 2025. Souths are a good coach and an attitude adjustment away from being a top 4 team. Not a fan of Bennett as a person but he almost always gets results from teams.

I'm sure Souths could improve with better coaching, but their roster is on the slide and that's not readily fixable. Cook is 32 and turns 33 this season, Walker is 34, Tom Burgess is about to turn 32 and is gone after this season - that's half the spine and their only impact prop. They don't have a halfback, they're paying a million dollars a year to Latrell Mitchell who while talented is nudging towards liability status. The prop rotation is thin, there isn't a decent winger at the club and the depth is so nonexistent that Michael Chee Kam is getting named every week. Could they get their shit together sufficiently that they make finals this year? Sure. But "top four team"? You're dreaming. Their roster as currently constructed is no longer a contender.

If an up and coming coach goes to Souths now they're taking a gamble that (a) the roster can be turned round fairly quickly, and (b) they'll be given enough time to oversee it and come out the other side rather than being scapegoated in the meantime.

(A) is possible: if nothing else, Souths have an almost Roosters-level ability to get players to walk away from the out years of terrible contracts. If Mitchell can't get his head right watch out for him to take the Greg Inglis approach and "retire" rather than pick up the $1m a year he's owed by Souths until 2027. On the other hand, if the club is looking at Wayne Bennett it means they still think they can win now, which would make me very worried indeed about (b).

 

[coivtny]

I'm sure Souths could improve with better coaching, but their roster is on the slide and that's not readily fixable. Cook is 32 and turns 33 this season, Walker is 34, Tom Burgess is about to turn 32 and is gone after this season - that's half the spine and their only impact prop. They don't have a halfback, they're paying a million dollars a year to Latrell Mitchell who while talented is nudging towards liability status. The prop rotation is thin, there isn't a decent winger at the club and the depth is so nonexistent that Michael Chee Kam is getting named every week. Could they get their shit together sufficiently that they make finals this year? Sure. But "top four team"? You're dreaming. Their roster as currently constructed is no longer a contender.

If an up and coming coach goes to Souths now they're taking a gamble that (a) the roster can be turned round fairly quickly, and (b) they'll be given enough time to oversee it and come out the other side rather than being scapegoated in the meantime.

(A) is possible: if nothing else, Souths have an almost Roosters-level ability to get players to walk away from the out years of terrible contracts. If Mitchell can't get his head right watch out for him to take the Greg Inglis approach and "retire" rather than pick up the $1m a year he's owed by Souths until 2027. On the other hand, if the club is looking at Wayne Bennett it means they still think they can win now, which would make me very worried indeed about (b).

Respect your POV but I'm standing by mine. Souths will get rid of Demetriou and bring in a quality coach, probably Bennett. They will recruit well and bring on some of their quality juniors perhaps a little earlier than they would have wanted. Mitchell will most probably retire but that won't be a big loss for them. Crowe will be heavily involved in the rebirth and I believe it will happen faster than we've been able to do. By the way, I said they are not far away from being a top 4 club. I certainly didn't say they'd be top 4 this year.