Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Leichardt61]

Forget about dillon, he is gone, won’t play many games here again, I’m hearing mr Mac has been ringing around player managers telling them there players should look elsewhere, he’s one, Simpkin and talau are others along with the back rower Simpkins. There is more to come. Don’t shoot the messenger.

Simpkin is signed till 2024 and Liddle just got canned for him. Seems odd if true, rushing Rua to back up Api would be a mistake especially since he's got the potential for lock as well.

 

[Demps]

Forget about dillon, he is gone, won’t play many games here again, I’m hearing mr Mac has been ringing around player managers telling them there players should look elsewhere, he’s one, Simpkin and talau are others along with the back rower Simpkins. There is more to come. Don’t shoot the messenger.

This is very interesting....

 

[Leichardt61]

Hope Laurie recovers his mojo, but with him only on a reported 300k until the end of 2023, bidding 1 mil for munster to play fullback wouldn't be a bad idea.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Simpkin is signed till 2024 and Liddle just got canned for him. Seems odd if true, rushing Rua to back up Api would be a mistake especially since he's got the potential for lock as well.

If True he would be more upside in a trade than Liddle and future retention would cost us more.

It's clear Sheens wanted someone experienced their for a few years.

2yrs v 1yr and age as well. Some clubs would find that attractive over Liddle who has an injury riddled CV and 1 year remaining contract at his age. Simpkin has looked solid but he hasn't given a spark and is really only noticeable when he does a mistake. If we are aiming higher alot of kids show something when chucked in the deep end.

With TT I actually feel sorry for him, he put in last year and we declined the Storm swap for him.

 

[TieDye]

This is very interesting....

Indeed… PM me why

 

[Leichardt61]

If True he would be more upside in a trade than Liddle and future retention would cost us more.

It's clear Sheens wanted someone experienced their for a few years.

2yrs v 1yr and age as well. Some clubs would find that attractive over Liddle who has an injury riddled CV and 1 year remaining contract at his age. Simpkin has looked solid but he hasn't given a spark and is really only noticeable when he does a mistake. If we are aiming higher alot of kids show something when chucked in the deep end.

With TT I actually feel sorry for him, he put in last year and we declined the Storm swap for him.

Yeah fair points, Liddle would have at least one suitor as long as he doesn't cop any more serious injuries for the year. Dolphins still don't have a hooker and he'd be cheaper than Verrills since I'd expect we might chip in a small amount.

Simpkin is young and I, maybe naively, like to believe all he needs is game time to develop. If it's a choice between squeezing out him or Liddle I'd keep Simpkin.

With Talau we're in the same boat, hasn't been sighted in forever and whilst capable wasn't setting the world on fire at centre or wing. Could see him never lacing up for us again along with AJ and Tuki.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

And Nathan takes less:

https://www.zerotackle.com/clearys-contract-sacrifice-revealed-as-fittler-makes-stunning-claim-116259/

bump Ivan up to 1.3 million
Ivan to Nathan here you go son here is 300k

 

[Demps]

Forget about dillon, he is gone, won’t play many games here again, I’m hearing mr Mac has been ringing around player managers telling them there players should look elsewhere, he’s one, Simpkin and talau are others along with the back rower Simpkins. There is more to come. Don’t shoot the messenger.

Any info on the clubs thoughts on Laurie?

 

[WT2K]

Forget about dillon, he is gone, won’t play many games here again, I’m hearing mr Mac has been ringing around player managers telling them there players should look elsewhere, he’s one, Simpkin and talau are others along with the back rower Simpkins. There is more to come. Don’t shoot the messenger.

Let the cleanout begin

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Give up on Blore already. It’s not gonna happen.

Blore is a myth

 

[supercoach]

Forget about dillon, he is gone, won’t play many games here again, I’m hearing mr Mac has been ringing around player managers telling them there players should look elsewhere, he’s one, Simpkin and talau are others along with the back rower Simpkins. There is more to come. Don’t shoot the messenger.

I thought Sheens was the man when it came to recruitment and retrenchment….so why is Madge doing the ring round. Although considering the names you gave, it would not surprise if your on the money

 

[GarryOwen]

Shame about Simpkin if true. He's very young relative to other FG hookers and no need for us to rush judgement on him given the contract length. Give him two years of working with Api and see how his development goes from there.

 

[Pascoes_barber]

I thought Sheens was the man when it came to recruitment and retrenchment….so why is Madge doing the ring round. Although considering the names you gave, it would not surprise if your on the money

Mac = MacDonald.

 

[coivtny]

I thought Sheens was the man when it came to recruitment and retrenchment….so why is Madge doing the ring round. Although considering the names you gave, it would not surprise if your on the money

I think Mr Mac is Warren McDonnell not Madge.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Shame about Simpkin if true. He's very young relative to other FG hookers and no need for us to rush judgement on him given the contract length. Give him two years of working with Api and see how his development goes from there.

I got no issue with letting him explore his options. If it’s true, move Rua up in the pecking order and let him show what he’s got to offer for the rest of the season.

 

[Viking Warrior]

Liddle should be on that list as well as Laurie

 

[GCfan]

If True he would be more upside in a trade than Liddle and future retention would cost us more.

It's clear Sheens wanted someone experienced their for a few years.

2yrs v 1yr and age as well. Some clubs would find that attractive over Liddle who has an injury riddled CV and 1 year remaining contract at his age. Simpkin has looked solid but he hasn't given a spark and is really only noticeable when he does a mistake. If we are aiming higher alot of kids show something when chucked in the deep end.

With TT I actually feel sorry for him, he put in last year and we declined the Storm swap for him.

I’d say it’s sorry for us as we could have had someone we wanted in the side already but we passed it up

 

[sly]

Warren has a very big say apparently in signing players. Haven’t heard anything re Laurie, other than Madge backs him 100%. Lambkin apparently has very little say or influence is told by warren and Madge to play certain players in certain positions etc…. I mentioned before mr Mac was chasing some bulldogs players one is Matt doorey, currently injured but warren is very close with his manager. Hearing this is a genuine chance of happening. Will hopefully have some more info in next couple of weeks.

 

[hsvjones]

Warren has a very big say apparently in signing players. Haven’t heard anything re Laurie, other than Madge backs him 100%. Lambkin apparently has very little say or influence is told by warren and Madge to play certain players in certain positions etc…. I mentioned before mr Mac was chasing some bulldogs players one is Matt doorey, currently injured but warren is very close with his manager. Hearing this is a genuine chance of happening. Will hopefully have some more info in next couple of weeks.

TBH the way we are going we just need any good news but I think we are in for another 2 weeks of hell (Eels & Souths) ..
It will be extremely hard to get a top line player here without paying extreme overs unfortunately.

 

[Demps]

Doorey is legit.

Hope we get that deal done.

Forget Nikora.