Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

jirskyr said:
Still too passive in games for me. Scoring a few tries and running some good lines, on occasion, is not enough workload. Yesterday was one of Garner's better performances, including some dirty carries, but we've had Garner on the books for 5 years now and we are still waiting for him to cement his position in the side.

Being overtaken by Kelma during the pre-season, prior to the Panthers deal, was not a good sign for Garner.

That's not saying I don't like the guy and would not keep him, much like I appreciated Momirovski or Eisenhuth, but I would certainly not get into a bidding war for Garner. Garner is a good addition for an established side, which Penrith are and Tigers are not.
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My jaw dropped when I saw Garner had 17 runs last night….that is the effort we’ve been waiting from him for a long time.

I think Kelma taking his spot gave him the kick up the ass he needed and will probably end up levelling up at Penrith sadly for us
 
One thing i do hope though is if there was a lingering thought in someones head about Thompson in the club that game last night should close that book. He was terrible last night in no way shape or form is he a marquee prop.
He's an average prop someone you may consider on half the coin he's apparently on, Musgrove,Twal,Tamou all put him to shame last night Stef however hasnt come back from injury firing so far.
 
Spartan117 said:
Not at minimum wage, but certainty not at the overs we are paying Brooks.
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Can see brooks getting quite a pay cut then it’d be up to him if he stays loyal. We could probably afford to lose one of Madden / Brooks but losing both would be bad business

Hastings / Brooks were developing nicely for anyone who has eyes but who partners Hastings for the future is still very much up for grabs imo … especially with Doueihi still coming back
 
Aceshigh said:
Where did the Ben Gardiner moving on come from ? I know some of his family and they say it’s news to them , i would be interested in the source to this
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Fair enough, happy to be corrected but I am sure I saw that somewhere.

Personally I am happy to see him stay on and was a fan of him while he was KOE/NSW Cup coach, seems to have a pretty good rapport with the players.
 
Tiger Tarl said:
People mentioning we need a few more signings but the way I see it we're looking pretty good for 2023 with the signings we have (if all fit and uninjured).

Ofanengaue has been great at lock. May need to replace Tamou but looks like we'll get one more year from him. Throw in Crichton and I think we're done.

2023 TEAM

1. Daine Laurie
2. David Nofoaluma
3. Adam Doueihi
4. Brent Naden
5. Ken Maumalo

6. Luke Brooks
7. Jackson Hastings

8. James Tamou
9. Api Korisou
10. Stefano Utoikamanu
11. Isaiah Papali'i
12. Angus Crichton
13. Joe Ofanengaue

14. Jake Simpkin
15. Alex Twal
16. Zane Musgrove
17. Alex Seyfarth

RESERVES BACKS: Jock Madden, Starford Toa, Jnr Tupou, Peachy, Kepaoa, Fa'amanu Brown, etc.

Maybe need one more big middle forward but on paper, this team isn't too shabby. Or am I missing something?
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Won't need Simpkins on bench. API can play 80.

Need a utility.

Don't think Seyfarth is the answer.

Maybe Blore if he shows something next year.
 
Speed2burn said:
Can see brooks getting quite a pay cut then it’d be up to him if he stays loyal. We could probably afford to lose one of Madden / Brooks but losing both would be bad business

Hastings / Brooks were developing nicely for anyone who has eyes but who partners Hastings for the future is still very much up for grabs imo … especially with Doueihi still coming back
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Yeah Not sold on Hastings/Douhie. Both talented but think they won't work as.well.as.Hastings/Brooks. Brooks takes a.bavk seat and uses his speed more. It works.
 
Blacknwhite said:
Tamou is like Brooks.... odd parallel, though hear me out.

Brooks cannot guide a team, in the same vein Tamou isnt a leader in the out-right sense.

Neither statement takes away from their quality.

Tamou cannot lead from the standpoint that he cannot drive the culture alone, but bet your bottom dollar, the guy can keep an exemplary record maintaining the culture, and setting the standard. I would eat a roster spot, just to drive home that what is being asked of the players isnt impossible, and to be a sounding post for the players before taking it to the next level.
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Thing is you wouldn't need to give up a top 30 spot to keep Tamou on as a cultural/standard setter. An advisor/consultant position of some sort would keep him in and around the playing group without using up a roster spot. His current form is not sustainable long term.
 
SeanT said:
Yeah Not sold on Hastings/Douhie. Both talented but think they won't work as.well.as.Hastings/Brooks. Brooks takes a.bavk seat and uses his speed more. It works.
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Every chance Hastings / Doueihi could clash on the field calling for the ball. Same personalities on the field doesn’t always equal the best results

What I do know is that Doueihi is probably our biggest threat in the opp 20 zone
 
Tito Santana said:
Well, his statistics wouldn’t be near Brooks because Madden hasn’t been afforded the opportunity to play on big dollars and be lame for 9 years. 🤔

As per your note, if you’re going to make an argument for him at least argue something that’s close to being true.

Arriba!
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You understand how averages work right?

You also obviously don’t watch lower grades.
 
Tito Santana said:
Well, his statistics wouldn’t be near Brooks because Madden hasn’t been afforded the opportunity to play on big dollars and be lame for 9 years. 🤔

As per your note, if you’re going to make an argument for him at least argue something that’s close to being true.

Arriba!
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Just signed up today to bag Brooks?
Wet weather got you holed up?
 
Demps said:
Fans have had enough of the loser culture.

Jacko got everyone excited cos he's a true winner.

Out with the old, in with the new.
Times are changing.
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Changing maybe but we're so far down on the bottom that change would be enevitable due to evolution haha.

But serious even though we're trying we still have big issues. Our post contact metres arnt great. Yes Twal carried a few last night but against the good teams apart from Musgrove, our forwards kind of jog up. Would kill for a Adrian Morley type without the suspensions. Run hard and get us on the front foot.

Also as soon as injuries come back then I want Peachey dropped. No discipline, no effort in defence. He can play reserves
 
SeanT said:
Changing maybe but we're so far down on the bottom that change would be enevitable due to evolution haha.

But serious even though we're trying we still have big issues. Our post contact metres arnt great. Yes Twal carried a few last night but against the good teams apart from Musgrove, our forwards kind of jog up. Would kill for a Adrian Morley type without the suspensions. Run hard and get us on the front foot.

Also as soon as injuries come back then I want Peachey dropped. No discipline, no effort in defence. He can play reserves
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Next year we'll see Api and Ice come in...
Hopefully a few more.

And hopefully see some improvements.
 
Demps said:
Fans have had enough of the loser culture.

Jacko got everyone excited cos he's a true winner.

Out with the old, in with the new.
Times are changing.
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Possibly.
If we're cleaning out - I wouldn't be starting (Or stopping) with Brooks....
 
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