Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[supercoach]

The demand for Maden is going up by the week.There are a few teams that need a 6 or 7. We will now have to pay more to retain him and there is always a chance he might decide a new club might be good for his career. He could be on the bus out the door with a few others at the end of the season

 

[426Tlgerland]

I would lock the kid up for 3 year deal

 

[Jimmy]

We gotta go all in on Munster and Thompson. Munster has something we lack and could turn our team around. Brooks fan but id drop him instantly for a Munster madden combo

 

[tiger_one]

Looks like Harry Grant is happy staying at the Storm:

Hughes and Coates join Grant with long-term Storm extensions

Harry Grant has reportedly extended his stay with the Storm on a bumper deal.

www.sen.com.au

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

SEN RADIO Matty Johns and Andrew Webster saying the rumours are strong that once AD is back Brooks will be off to the Bulldogs in a swap with Thompson.

April Fools prank ...

I'll believe it when I see it.

 

[KH1988]

Manly Sea Eagles boss Stephen Humphreys has mysteriously stepped down from his chief executive role at the club.

The Daily Telegraph can reveal the Sea Eagles board met on Thursday night over an issue that has led to his departure.

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/manly-ceo-stephen-humphreys-steps-down-from-role-with-the-sea-eagles/news-story/5185063f1fe68fbc4bb82786d4a22f7d

What's Humphreys son Jamie like?

 

[oldschooltiger]

I have been a Brooks supporter but i would give a immediate release to go. Sign Madden for 2023-24. And bank on our junior system for the next half as well.

 

[KH1988]

We just need to get the Knights to take Luke paying full freight - then use that money to sign Ponga!🤣🤣

(Im joking before someone says Knights arent that dumb)

 

[The Fresh Oil]

Do we have to wait for AD to get back?

100%.

I'd take an IOU and a handshake at this point.

 

[Sully]

I am not against Brooks moving , however do not rate Thompson as the impact forward we need. I saw him at Leichhardt when we played Manly in the trial and he is not as big as I thought he would be.
I also would rather not help Canterbury have cap space to sign any of their future players. Imagine if Kikau, Mahoney or Sutton could not sign with them.

Brooks to Newcastle is Ok if they take all his contract.

 

[tony soprano]

Manly Sea Eagles boss Stephen Humphreys has mysteriously stepped down from his chief executive role at the club.

The Daily Telegraph can reveal the Sea Eagles board met on Thursday night over an issue that has led to his departure.

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/manly-ceo-stephen-humphreys-steps-down-from-role-with-the-sea-eagles/news-story/5185063f1fe68fbc4bb82786d4a22f7d

What's Humphreys son Jamie like?

Pascoe swap?

 

[Fade.To.Black]

Sack coach

That will do nothing but buy the players another 2-3 years of being able to use the excuse of getting settled in under a new coach. We need to offload our lazy players first and replace them with hard workers. Look at Aiden Tolman, he's used as a running joke by most fans but he still gets picked every week in a very strong Sharks pack. It's a fair bet to say he is a great trainer and committed to giving his all on game day. Those sort of players are worth more to a club than a super talented guy with a huge ego who only puts in when he feels like it.

 

[Coastie_Tiger]

If it's a straight swap no impact on cap there both on similar money

The poster who bought it up earlier in the week said we would be paying some of Brooks freight around $300K was mentioned if thats the case its a dumb swap subsidising Brooks and paying full freight on Thompson.

 

[izotope]

why would we pay any of brooks freight?
Hasn't he asked for a release twice. Surely if released we are not obliged to honor his contract

 

[KH1988]

why would we pay any of brooks freight?
Hasn't he asked for a release twice. Surely if released we are not obliged to honor his contract

Yep - if we have decided to part ways - best option is Knights paying the lot

 

[426Tlgerland]

Brooks to Newcastle
Barnett to tigers ( us and Warriors looking at him )
Nokora to Tigers
Papi. To Tigers
Api. To Tigers
that stiffens us up

 

[Needaname]

A player is only as valuable as the market demands. I’d say despite what Brooks is getting paid no club is looking desperate for a starting halfback or 5/8. If injuries strike however, that could change.
The smart play would be to resign Madden for 2 years on an honest contract with the chance to upgrade end of 23.
At this stage no half is on contract In two years time.

 

[Demps]

Madden... only going to get better with more games.

Outplayed Brooks.
Seems to have some solid rugby league IQ.

 

[old_man_tiger]

That's exactly what they're looking to do - They're waiting for us to:
- Sack Madge
- Sign Flanagan
So they can swap young Flanno and The Pom for Brooks with us paying a heap of frieght to them....

Watch it play out....

Then 12 months later we sack both flannos haha

 

[Tcat]

Based off last night. Madden is finally showing the fans what it’s like to have a half that can kick a ball well.
Brooks just doesn’t have that power in his kicks for whatever reason.
I feel we will see a Madden, Doueihi halves pairing by seasons end.

I couldn't believe that Madden can actually find the turf when he kicks it. I'm used to the usual end over end rubbish straight down the fullbacks throat. Haven't been a huge fan Madden up to this point, but I was impressed with him last night. Hope he keeps it up.