Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[InBenjiWeTrust]

The issue with a cleanout is you must have the players to replace them. Are those players available?

too many times we replace good/solid players with has-been-hopeless players (e.g. Momirovski -> J Leilua, Gildart, Roberts;
Aloiai > Tamou), hopefully we will do better with L Leilua, and K Tuilagi🙏

 

[earl]

All players did not cost Storm big money when they came across.

Aiken and Tapine in my opinion would strengthen our 2023 team and hoping Aiken can transfer mid season as we need a centre/second rower option better than we currently have.

The difference is Tapine would cost big money. He is a good player but I can't see Melbourne paying him top dollar.

 

[Tcat]

The issue with a cleanout is you must have the players to replace them. Are those players available?

Wouldn't it be nice to say we're having a clean out. Simple as that.

 

[earl]

IMO end of the year is the perfect time to swap Brooks for someone good.

You post is a good one but how often does this happen. How many swap deals occur in the league ? It's so rare.

I honestly can't think of any. We've had Momo swap with Grant but it was a short term trade. It was also unique at that time.

 

[earl]

He is an ok 6 but I think Brooks speed complements Hastings 7 better
He is a solid centre and at a pinch a fullback if need to be
Is he a 13 potentially in a Cameron Murray and Yeo type role ? except he does not defend well enough
He is a good goal kicker but so is Hastings
I get he is a good captain and voice but he doesn't have a specialist spot in the team that he really owns. He is kind of a jack of all trades

I love Doueihi as a player but it's hard to know where to play him. I think he is a better player than Brooks though.

 

[earl]

(e.g. Momirovski -> J Leilua, Gildart, Roberts;

Momo is so overrated on here. He is a fringe first grader. He does a lot of things right but he is also a small slow outside back.

 

[Speed2burn]

I love Doueihi as a player but it's hard to know where to play him. I think he is a better player than Brooks though.

Doueihi's injury history is a worry, 2 acl's at 23 and already one of the slowest in the team

 

[InBenjiWeTrust]

Momo is so overrated on here. He is a fringe first grader. He does a lot of things right but he is also a small slow outside back.

I agree that he is not Inglis, Manu, or Hodges but he was picked by Storm, Panthers (both won championships), and Rorters!
What I am saying is, he is miles better option than our current/past centres. Exhibit 1, none of our recent centres was offered to play for the Storm, Panthers or Rorters😉

 

[Lee's fedora]

Canberra

I agree that he is not Inglis, Manu, or Hodges but he was picked by Storm, Panthers (both won championships), and Rorters!
What I am saying is, he is miles better option than our current/past centres. Exhibit 1, none of our recent centres was offered to play for the Storm, Panthers or Rorters😉

Tommy T was wanted by Melbourne....

 

[weststigerman]

I agree that he is not Inglis, Manu, or Hodges but he was picked by Storm, Panthers (both won championships), and Rorters!
What I am saying is, he is miles better option than our current/past centres. Exhibit 1, none of our recent centres was offered to play for the Storm, Panthers or Rorters😉

Momo is probably a 5/10. Roberts/Talau/Kepaoa are probably 4/10 with the latter 2 having a higher ceiling than Momo.

 

[Bones]

Yeh, so many backs want to play half or fullback these days. There was an old back rower at roosters who played every position in the backline except half, Andy Norvel I think? If he were playing today he would surely think about playing 7🤣

I have a theory that the reason there is a lack of genuine centres is because the good centres either want to play fullback or 5/8

 

[gallagher]

Did I hear that Sims is no longer off to Storm? I'd love him here.

 

[Jimmy]

anyone mentioning matterson coming back is a goldfish, the bloke was a benchie who came here and became one of the better edges in the comp, madge spoke to Freddy and got him in the NSW squad then he goes and thanks madge by trying to cause trouble in the playing group and walking out on us refusing to play, guys an arrogant, vein flop and deserves exile from the nrl.

 

[Lee's fedora]

Did I hear that Sims is no longer off to Storm? I'd love him here.

He is just not this year

 

[hsvjones]

He is just not this year

Any update on the meeting yesterday mate?

 

[Spartan117]

most believe in Santa Claus

WHAT, Santa 🎅 isnt real.

At least I own the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Thats because he's never given an extended go at one particular position. He is always shuffled for the betterment of the team. He's got the ability to own a position (not fullback), however just like any other player you need to actually play him there for an extended time..

he can get an extended crack at centre

 

[rihannafan1]

I did.

When covid first kicked off.

Can confirm he legitimately has stated he loves Madge and would like to play under him.

I remember that post actually. It's when you returned after a while off. You seen him training at some oval ay?

 

[Camel2281]

too many times we replace good/solid players with has-been-hopeless players (e.g. Momirovski -> J Leilua, Gildart, Roberts;
Aloiai > Tamou), hopefully we will do better with L Leilua, and K Tuilagi🙏

Leilua has already been replaced by Papalii so that's not a concern. And Tamou has been excellent all this season

 

[WT2K]

anyone mentioning matterson coming back is a goldfish, the bloke was a benchie who came here and became one of the better edges in the comp, madge spoke to Freddy and got him in the NSW squad then he goes and thanks madge by trying to cause trouble in the playing group and walking out on us refusing to play, guys an arrogent, vein flop and deserves exile from the nrl.

Screw Matterson. No thank you to him coming back.