Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[boonboon]

Mahoney was also bleh till the last couple seasons, physically the hooker position is far different to the roles those players you mentioned play, he's still got a lot of development left at just 20 years, and yes I was hoping he would show more too, but referencing guys like Mahoney who was let go by the dogs, I wouldn't right him off yet especially given he has excelled his junior grades and also at reserve grade level. I think it would be incredibly stupid to let him go.

edit: I also think its unfair to blame a 20yr hooker for not meeting the standards required for a first grade hooker, the blame should be entirely on liddle here.

Agree. A better comparison is show me the other 20 yr old hookers playing NRL and how they are performing better

 

[Bones]

I’d have no problem throwing $1M at Munster. He is the sort of player that will attract others. Play him at 1 and punt Laurie. Our spine would be pretty good for next year with Api coming in too.

 

[Cobarcats]

Baby steps, let's concentrate on Nikora.
I bet Madge is keen to reunite with Kiwi Nikora because there might be a coaching clause in the contract that might save Madge.
I really rate Nikora. He would compliment Api and Papa next year especially since we're losing Kelma and Lucy.

 

[barnzee]

Mahoney was also bleh till the last couple seasons, physically the hooker position is far different to the roles those players you mentioned play, he's still got a lot of development left at just 20 years, and yes I was hoping he would show more too, but referencing guys like Mahoney who was let go by the dogs, I wouldn't right him off yet especially given he has excelled his junior grades and also at reserve grade level. I think it would be incredibly stupid to let him go.

edit: I also think its unfair to blame a 20yr hooker for not meeting the standards required for a first grade hooker, the blame should be entirely on liddle here.

Thank you someone that knows what their talking about

 

[Demps]

doorey is a reserve grader at the dogs, he will not improve this team at all

He's injured at the moment and only just turned 21...

He's on the cusp of being a regular first grader.

One personal alone will not improve the team, it needs all the moving parts to be moving in sync and at an optimal level for it to run at its best.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

How dare you, Russell. You'll be called Russell if you don't think simpkin is up to it. Neither is Liddle for that matter.

has anyone checked on Russell with Liddle now dropped

 

[Cobarcats]

I’d have no problem throwing $1M at Munster. He is the sort of player that will attract others. Play him at 1 and punt Laurie. Our spine would be pretty good for next year with Api coming in too.

Is Muster a fullback?
If not, why are you prepared to pay $1m a season for him to play out of position.
Am I missing something here?

 

[finnzo]

Simpkin has done nothing to warrant being considered one of the best rake prospects in the country. Hasn’t stood out at all in first grade

I disagree

Is Muster a fullback?
If not, why are you prepared to pay $1m a season for him to play out of position.
Am I missing something here?

Is Muster a fullback?
If not, why are you prepared to pay $1m a season for him to play out of position.
Am I missing something here?

he came through the he’s asking a fullback and has played many top grade games at fullback even origin he kills it every time he plays there

 

[barnzee]

has anyone checked on Russell with Liddle now dropped

He disappeared after Api signed

 

[TieDye]

He disappeared after Api signed

He’s not here… so probably best not to speak on his name. IMO

 

[Cobarcats]

I disagree


he came through the he’s asking a fullback and has played many top grade games at fullback even origin he kills it every time he plays there

Fair enough.
Wouldn't you say that he'd be better utilized at ⅝?

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Baby steps, let's concentrate on Nikora.
I bet Madge is keen to reunite with Kiwi Nikora because there might be a coaching clause in the contract that might save Madge.
I really rate Nikora. He would compliment Api and Papa next year especially since we're losing Kelma and Lucy.

I'd want the best outcome for WTs. At present, that would be Nikora joining WTs and Maguire leaving WTs.

 

[BAGNF05]

offer Munster $1.5m a year for 7 years. who cares who we have to offload to do it just do it.

We need a circuit breaker 100%

 

[finnzo]

Fair enough.
Wouldn't you say that he'd be better utilized at ⅝?

Yeah but I think he slots into this current roster better at fullback then he would at 58

 

[Cobarcats]

I'd want the best outcome for WTs. At present, that would be Nikora joining WTs and Maguire leaving WTs.

Oh you are just paws and claws 🤪 Save the whales, save the forests, now save Madge.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Does anyone believe the Storm will not retain Munster? The only reason I could envisage for him leaving would be to return to Qld. Post football, I'm sure the Storm will accommodate him.

 

[BAGNF05]

Does anyone believe the Storm will not retain Munster? The only reason I could envisage for him leaving would be to return to Qld. Post football, I'm sure the Storm will accommodate him.

Storm 1.65
Dolphins 2.80
Tigers 100,000/1

 

[Cobarcats]

Yeah but I think he slots into this current roster better at fullback then he would at 58

I could argue this one but saving my energy for the big game this arvo.
At least I know the game is happening, Munster is but a dream 🤪

 

[Cobarcats]

Storm 1.65
Dolphins 2.80
Tigers 100,000/1

You forgot the Knights at even money.

 

[BAGNF05]

You forgot the Knights at even money.

I’d be very surprised to see him go there. The best players understand that their brand cops a hiding at the battling clubs.