Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Demps]

He isnt.

He is a very talented player and remarkable defender

He just isnt the player we want him or need him to be here at the Tigers.

Daresay his next club will say the same....

Guy is the epitome of an average player but he's been gifted a lengthy career- filled with mediocrity.

Framed debut jersey in the pool room with no other accolades.

He should consider spending the remaining years in England or France, experiencing the world... because any ambitions here in Australia are limited to the point of impossible.

 

[hobbo1]

He isnt.

He is a very talented player and remarkable defender

He just isnt the player we want him or need him to be here at the Tigers.

Nah he’s Shit mate … punt him

 

[hobbo1]

and what is that exactly?

A player with a brain would be nice

 

[Odessa]

The Tigers have to pay overs to get a gun player or grow them I have said before the brains trust should get together if we have make a list pick the 5 best junior players pay overs for them and put them on 5 year contracts roll the dice hopefully get at least one or two good players out of it

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Did he get injured at the pub or being involved at his job the West Tigers he isn't allowed work's comp ?

the question was is Douhie value...
Based on his time on the sidelines for 2021 and 2022, when you are not playing you are not adding value to the 17 on the park each week

 

[Odessa]

the question was is Douhie value...
Based on his time on the sidelines for 2021 and 2022, when you are not playing you are not adding value to the 17 on the park each week

Yes he was value just a shame he did not play more game's

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Yes he was value just a shame he did not play more game's

so he hasn't played games so not outputting any value
No play = No value
Brooks is on the field and playing well with Hastings

 

[Odessa]

so he hasn't played games so not outputting any value
No play = No value
Brooks is on the field and playing well with Hastings

It's a team sport have you heard him talk he is a winner on and off the field helping his team mates at every turn

In your Logic Gildart is great value because he is on the field we just need to clone him and have another 16 of him take the field every week

 

[Magpie Spock]

First time posting. Jacob Miller from Wests SG Ball has signed a three year contract with the Dolphins, at 150000 a season.

 

[Blake]

Sounds good.
Whens he getting his origin call up?

Being the best play in a bad team does not get you selected. Playing with a great team often does.

 

[hobbo1]

so he hasn't played games so not outputting any value
No play = No value
Brooks is on the field and playing well with Hastings

Is it really a players fault if he suffers a long term injury ?
Geez you post some dribble .

 

[TV Ted Ellery]

Do you mean Jordan Miller, the Harold Matthews prop?

Jacob Miller last played for WT in 2013. He'd be approaching 30 now.

 

[Cobarcats]

Daresay his next club will say the same....

Guy is the epitome of an average player but he's been gifted a lengthy career- filled with mediocrity.

Framed debut jersey in the pool room with no other accolades.

He should consider spending the remaining years in England or France, experiencing the world... because any ambitions here in Australia are limited to the point of impossible.

Now it makes sense why my mate Demps hates Brooks, it's because of the framed debut jersey in the pool room with no other accolades. Hee hee.
Don't worry buddy, your young enough to outlive his contracts so if you hang in there you'll get you wish 😀👍

 

[PJ_]

Nope. He’s overpaid but we win less games if Madden is your guy.

AD and Jacko.are my guys. Madden as back up.
We're not winning many games anyway yeh?

 

[weststigerman]

I wonder if the Roosters would release Billy Smith? Doesn’t look to be first choice for them.

He’s had a bad run with injuries but would still walk into our centres.

 

[Magpie Spock]

Do you mean Jordan Miller, the Harold Matthews prop?

Jacob Miller last played for WT in 2013. He'd be approaching 30 now.

The Harold Matthews prop.

 

[PJ_]

Reported doesn't mean it is true. The context is also important. If he is on that amount, is it due to his contract being backdated? He accepted less in earlier years? We don't know and it is only speculation that is used by the Brooks' posse to hit him over the head.

AD has spent a large portion of his time at WTs injured and he will be a year away from the date he returns to the field to be back to his best. As for Hastings, without Brooks there is no spark in the halves. Also, have the other teams now worked him out. He's been quiet the last few games.

🙄
Are you an elderly woman?
You seem to.come across that way.
Where is this spark been for the last 5 or so years?
Since its been "Luke's " team.
You need to shake the cobwebs off and get out there again.
Luke is shit.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

the anti Brooks brigade are the same champions of Douhie who might be lucky to even get that 6 jersey back, so they are desperate for Brooks to move on
Use Douhie's money for Cobbo or Stephen Crighton and back the team with Hastings and Brooks with Madden as understudy

Agreed. Doueihi plays with passion and some skill but he doesn't play enough. Durability is the issue and if he is not at that level, you either punt him or ask him to take a significant pay cut.

 

[2041]

You can get an instant read on what their fans are saying . . . just go to the kennel.
It's a brutal and honest forum where the fans say what's really on their minds.
Politically correct, it ain't.
But it's a great read.

It's only mid-range in my list of favourite forums to read after the team has taken a loss. Favourite is definitely Souths - bunch of whiny doomers who want to sack everyone all the time. It's hilarious. Parra is probably the worst: incoherent, illiterate and with a very strong streak of unashamed racism.

 

[PJ_]

Personally I don't give a stuff about his salary. He has played for us for years. He has consistently been one of our better players. He will not get a massive contract renewal.

I'm not sold on keeping Brooks but you would be nuts to think you are going to pay him 1 million dollars a season and Hastings 500k. I can't see any club including ours being that stupid.

It might be happening right now but it won't continue.

Focusing on his salary is the wrong way to view the situation. You have to state he is worth say 500k and that is all you pay him. If he goes no worries.

I reckon he has been pretty good this season again. I'm not convinced that we retain him though. I'm 100% convinced he doesn't get a top tier contract with the Tigers again.

I still want to see a AD/Hastings halves combo.

1. Upgrade --> Laurie or Brooks.
2. David Nofoaluma
3. AJ Kepaoa
4. Starford To'a
5. Ken Maumalo

6. Adam Doueihi
7. Jackson Hastings

That backline lacks speed in the outside backs especially on the wings but with a gun fullback I reckon they'd score plenty of points.

Agree with some of Ur points but value for money in our current system is very important.
Brooks should be offered bench spot value.
Have him as a utility if you like.
It should not and never be again "his team"