Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[hsvjones]

Oh good... more Brooks hating! Just what I came to the signings suggestions page to see...

Agree... Fans fighting over players we ALREADY have on the books.. Blind Fredy can see how much better the team is with Hastings at 7 and Brooks at 6.. Both in correct positions and we should all just be excited about that alone.. Add a full strength team with no injuries and we are all talking about how well its working out and most likely want to extend both..
Focus needs to be on possible signings to improve our team moving forward..

 

[SeanT]

Everyone forgets the Bromwich brothers and kaufusi have been part of the best pack for years. Bennett is quietly assembling a better side than WT.

?? Your joking me ain't you? Did you watch the last two Storm games? Kaufusi and the Bromich brothers are past it. They will bring experience but they are already a step behind.

Jamaine Isaako? You kidding me.

I'd take our team anytime of the day.

 

[supercoach]

You wonder why people started up another forum when every second post here gets highjacked by a Brooks dig. Iam not defending him as a player, I am just sick of the broken record style posting that goes on. Surely everything that possibly be can said about Brooks has been said ten times.

 

[Spartan117]

Everyone forgets the Bromwich brothers and kaufusi have been part of the best pack for years. Bennett is quietly assembling a better side than WT.

Only for a very short time.

The Tigers pack in general has more youth in it.

Stefano
Twal
Papaii
Musgrave

All young

 

[SeanT]

You wonder why people started up another forum when every second post here gets highjacked by a Brooks dig. Iam not defending him as a player, I am just sick of the broken record style posting that goes on. Surely everything that possibly be can said about Brooks has been said ten times.

Yeah I'm sick of it to. Wish mods just start deleting anything Brooks related in this thread

 

[Telltails]

From what I have observed Jacko and Brooks seem to back each other so what fans feel is of little consequence. So carry on I guess.

 

[tony soprano]

Oh good... more Brooks hating! Just what I came to the signings suggestions page to see...

So sad

 

[BAGNF05]

Just for reference , the last expansion team , GC, had a dally m fullback in Campbell , a premiership winning half/ origin half in prince , a star wallaby in Rogers , the current nz centre in Webster , Anthony Lafranchi , who was on his way to origin, and luke Bailey, the best prop in the game
Chuck in guys like Brad meyers , Chris walker , ex origin players at that point , and basically filling the rest of the squad with the rest of the leagues 15th-20th best players , lead to an extremely competitive lineup.
Bennet right now , has 3 30 plus year old forwards from a team that’s ex players have a big sign attached to them saying “buyer beware” and , isaako , lucky to be in first grade right now , and really that kid from nq , and a whole bunch of back of the squad type players .
That’s not comparable. Not even close .
It’s going to be a very long first few years for them .
I really think they thought they could jag a Munster and a Ponga . It has not happened . It might still with Munster , but he’s a shell of himself anymore IMO. That team is built around Papenhuyzen , grant and Hughes now .

The NRL will require them to be a success so they will get their marquee players while we line up for more scraps

 

[Viking Warrior]

One hard running prop and a class back rower away from making the 8 next season. Need some depth backrowers as well Topine from the dogs would be a good value Signing

 

[BAGNF05]

Only for a very short time.

The Tigers pack in general has more youth in it.

Stefano
Twal
Papaii
Musgrave

All young

Stefano and Papali’i are solid NRL prospects/stars. The other pair are just plodding in a bottom four team. Rose coloured glasses around here. Where’s Melbourne sitting?

 

[BAGNF05]

?? Your joking me ain't you? Did you watch the last two Storm games? Kaufusi and the Bromich brothers are past it. They will bring experience but they are already a step behind.

Jamaine Isaako? You kidding me.

I'd take our team anytime of the day.

Over 20 successful seasons (running second in the Comp) and you’re judging Melbourne players on two games against strong opposition?

Their team isn’t finalised yet.

 

[batboy]

Stefano and Papali’i are solid NRL prospects/stars. The other pair are just plodding in a bottom four team. Rose coloured glasses around here. Where’s Melbourne sitting?

Musgrove been playing eons above Stefano this year...

 

[BAGNF05]

One hard running prop and a class back rower away from making the 8 next season. Need some depth backrowers as well Topine from the dogs would be a good value Signing

And an x-factor outside back. You confident this club can get that done? I’m more confident with Sheens and a couple of recent signings, but my guess is we’ll waste those good signings by being too reliant on them for 2-3 years.

 

[BAGNF05]

Musgrove been playing eons above Stefano this year...

We’ve won 3/11. Stefano is coming back from a pretty bad ankle.

 

[Viking Warrior]

And an x-factor outside back. You confident this club can get that done? I’m more confident with Sheens and a couple of recent signings, but my guess is we’ll waste those good signings by being too reliant on them for 2-3 years.

That young center from manly could be our next elite center in the next couple of years

 

[Odessa]

From what I have observed Jacko and Brooks seem to back each other so what fans feel is of little consequence. So carry on I guess.

Jacko $650K ayear Brooks 600K ?

 

[getagrip]

Three of his forwards have multiple rings. Needs some backs and I believe he will find them. He’s always found success.

Doesn't affect their running.

 

[BAGNF05]

That young center from manly could be our next elite center in the next couple of years

Why isn’t he in first grade? If you’re good enough you’re old enough. Seen suaalii lately

 

[BAGNF05]

Jacko $650K ayear Brooks 600K ?

In the NFL players restructure deals to suit their club. Brooks would win a lot over by doing so.

 

[GCfan]

You wonder why people started up another forum when every second post here gets highjacked by a Brooks dig. Iam not defending him as a player, I am just sick of the broken record style posting that goes on. Surely everything that possibly be can said about Brooks has been said ten times.

10,000 times