Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[tigerap]

I’m not convinced his out of the running.
He spoke about it on the footy show and said I’m not interested I’m coaching the blues.
Then in the next sentence mentioned, that the bulldogs should wait until after the origin series to look for their coach, take some time to consider all options.
He went on further, breaking down their play style and how a new coach could get some success out of them.
A lot of detail for someone not interested at all.

Freddy is full of it....He always has a smart ass, smug look on his face when he is put on the spot....The game has given him so much, yet he has never had to "work hard" for what he's gotten after he retired. Anyone can coach the Blues, a team full of stars.....and earn the big bucks for being the Blues Coach...I hope he takes on the Dogs gig and finds out what its like to really earn the mega bucks he gets

 

[tony soprano]

God help me get through today please

I don't reckon it's true.

 

[hobbo1]

Where do we get our banners things are indestructible

Reject shop I think 🤔

 

[Cobarcats]

Reject shop I think 🤔

Our playing strip should be made of the same stuff, impenetrable.
Come to think of it, maybe chastity belts too.

 

[batboy]

Freddy is full of it....He always has a smart ass, smug look on his face when he is put on the spot....The game has given him so much, yet he has never had to "work hard" for what hes gotten after he retired. Anyone can coach the Blues, a team full of stars.....and earn the big buks for being the Blues Coach...I hope he takes on the Dogs gig and find out what its like to really earn the mega bucks he gets

What?
He captained his country and state mate, Won premierships...
You don't do that from not working hard...

If anyone can coach the Blues, Why'd we have a 10 year streak where the blues lost more often than not - That's his team.
Also, Runs the Hogs for the homeless charity (Or whatever it's called)
Getting out and around country Footy.

Your conclusion is a bit harsh I think.

 

[Lee's fedora]

Has Fredricko coached at nrl club level before?

 

[hank37w]

I'd take Thompson off the Dogs hands as long as they put in 50% of his reported $850k and we dont sign him for more than 2 more years

If that was the deal I still would be hard pressed to say done deal.

Just don't think he is even worth that much.

 

[Lee's fedora]

Saw Nu Brown on the NRL Phyiso instagram my heart dropped thankfully its just a talk about his comeback

 

[Demps]

I’ve been told that Lodge is a huge change

Apparently management reached out to us, Sheens a big fan of Lodge as he brought him to the club originally and rates his work rate.

Haven’t heard anything besides that, just know there were talks and it progressed well

Sheens likes to keep everything in house, so unsure what’s happened since…. but the fact Mikaele has been released (a prop) the day after Lodge got released (a prop) makes me think we could see an announcement today

Lodge was signed 3 years after Sheens left, according to my mate Vic.

 

[tiger_one]

Has Fredricko coached at nrl club level before?

taken from: https://www.roosters.com.au/history/our-players/hall-of-fame/brad-fittler/

"..... Fittler was appointed interim coach in late 2007 after the resignation of Chris Anderson and was given the job full time for the 2008 and 2009 seasons. In 2008 he took the Sydney Roosters to fourth place and into the finals series, coaching the Club for a total of 58 games."

 

[pawsandclaws1]

God help me get through today please

The Lord gives it and the Lord takes it away.

 

[Lee's fedora]

taken from: https://www.roosters.com.au/history/our-players/hall-of-fame/brad-fittler/

"..... Fittler was appointed interim coach in late 2007 after the resignation of Chris Anderson and was given the job full time for the 2008 and 2009 seasons. In 2008 he took the Sydney Roosters to fourth place and into the finals series, coaching the Club for a total of 58 games."

Why did he stop? Didn't like it or did he get sacked?

 

[Buttface]

What?
He captained his country and state mate, Won premierships...
You don't do that from not working hard...

If anyone can coach the Blues, Why'd we have a 10 year streak where the blues lost more often than not - That's his team.
Also, Runs the Hogs for the homeless charity (Or whatever it's called)
Getting out and around country Footy.

Your conclusion is a bit harsh I think.

I agree Fred has cred. But he coached a side full time before and the chickens were shite. He is the kind of bloke that can FIFO and give a rep side that confidence to go out and play at the top level coz they respect his cred and he’s fun to be around and makes you have fun doing even the crappy stuff.
Still I am not a fan coz he seems to hate the Tigers and I hate they way he condescendingly puts us down.

 

[Lee's fedora]

I agree Fred has cred. But he coached a side full time before and the chickens were shite. He is the kind of bloke that can FIFO and give a rep side that confidence to go out and play at the top level coz they respect his cred and he’s fun to be around and makes you have fun doing even the crappy stuff.
Still I am not a fan coz he seems to hate the Tigers and I hate they way he condescendingly puts us down.

Freddy, Brandy and Ennis have it out for us

 

[Cobarcats]

What?
He captained his country and state mate, Won premierships...
You don't do that from not working hard...

If anyone can coach the Blues, Why'd we have a 10 year streak where the blues lost more often than not - That's his team.
Also, Runs the Hogs for the homeless charity (Or whatever it's called)
Getting out and around country Footy.

Your conclusion is a bit harsh I think.

I totally agree with what you said especially the charity work.
He was an absolute champion of a player and loved watching him play. SOO coach 👍
On the down side he has not got what it takes to be in media nor does his sleepy head sidekick Joey.
It's disappointing for me to miss their insight into league matters because of their morbid personalities.
Some people love 100% footy, immortal behaviour and 9's game coverage, it's a personal thing.

 

[TheDaBoss]

Curtis Rona?

 

[Lee's fedora]

Curtis Rona?

Isn't he in French rugby?

 

[teddy23]

Lodge was signed 3 years after Sheens left, according to my mate Vic.

Oh my bad, my assumption was it was during the 2013 season

Must’ve been right after

 

[Demps]

Oh my bad, my assumption was it was during the 2013 season

Must’ve been right after

Sheens left 2012

Matt Lodge was at the club 2014 & 2015

 

[HabboTiger]

Everyone seems too results focused to care about individuals.

We do need a bit more forward punch. Lodge would do it.