Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

supercoach said:
People close to the club have told me the club have put lots of lines out there in the market place, NRL,ESL and rugby. The response apparently has been zero. Once again the leaks in the club might have been fixed and Sheens is telling nobody anything, but while you have player managers and the media it’s impossible to keep most negotiations quite
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Doesn't surprise me. I can't imagine our club's reputation has been lower at any time since inception.
Throw in an extra 30 spots available up at Redcliffe, and I bet McDonnell wishes he was back selling houses.
 
supercoach said:
People close to the club have told me the club have put lots of lines out there in the market place, NRL,ESL and rugby. The response apparently has been zero. Once again the leaks in the club might have been fixed and Sheens is telling nobody anything, but while you have player managers and the media it’s impossible to keep most negotiations quite
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Do you mean we've offered up players on contract like Peachey, Liddle, Simpkin or that we are seeing who is available?
 
supercoach said:
People close to the club have told me the club have put lots of lines out there in the market place, NRL,ESL and rugby. The response apparently has been zero. Once again the leaks in the club might have been fixed and Sheens is telling nobody anything, but while you have player managers and the media it’s impossible to keep most negotiations quite
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What you are saying is exactly what I have been alluding to . Rather than discuss who we should recruit and when and cap space etc . There is a reason we are a no go zone . I've heard many in the league talk about friction riddled toxic atmosphere. Sheens has to settle on the 2023 squad but create a brand new harmonious atmosphere and build a new reputation as a great club with a united player roster so it would be better to weed out those who's skill level and or work ethic just won't cut it now .
 
supercoach said:
People close to the club have told me the club have put lots of lines out there in the market place, NRL,ESL and rugby. The response apparently has been zero. Once again the leaks in the club might have been fixed and Sheens is telling nobody anything, but while you have player managers and the media it’s impossible to keep most negotiations quite
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The problem is the powers to be at the club have screwed the club over. They do not know how to run a successful club. If they were serious about turning the club around.ait would be gone.
7 years of failure no CEO keeps there position.
 
Given we are starting a new era (coaching, facilities, culture etc), I'd be identifying experienced players looking for a fresh start for whatever reason (i.e. current club has issues, player returning from injury, player with point to prove).

These players must exude professionalism in all aspects (training, game prep, values etc). Sheens did it before with the likes of Scott Sattler, Mick Buettner, Paul Whatuira, Shane Elford, Brett Hodgson, Scott Prince, Pat Richards.
 
We are increasing our spending in our junior areas and we have just been advised that spending will increase in consecutive years. Also, we have increased our spending to retain the best of the U20s players. Everyone wants to get the pitchforks out for Pascoe but it seems the WTs are in a strong position to provide additional funding for these areas.
 
BlackWhiteGold said:
Given we are starting a new era (coaching, facilities, culture etc), I'd be identifying experienced players looking for a fresh start for whatever reason (i.e. current club has issues, player returning from injury, player with point to prove).

These players must exude professionalism in all aspects (training, game prep, values etc). Sheens did it before with the likes of Scott Sattler, Mick Buettner, Paul Whatuira, Shane Elford, Brett Hodgson, Scott Prince, Pat Richards.
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We definitely need some experienced players, we can't just run out each week with inexperienced kids. Not much left to choose from for next year but these are the players I would be speaking to.
Matt Lodge, Dunamis Lui, Jaemon Salmon, Herman Ese Ese, Jordan McLean and Taane Milne.
 
jadtiger said:
That is sad but not surprising as i can't imagine many players getting excited about being coached by a man in his 70's who has not coached in the NRL for a decade
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What is this thing lots of you members have about Tim Sheens Age, He is 71, Wayne Bennett is 72, does this make them stupid, after all they dont have to play the game, they only need to know how its played, and these guys know the ins and outs of the game as they both played it in there younger days, if they gave you the job how do you think you would handle it,
And how old are you.
 
Dennisspicer1 said:
What is this thing lots of you members have about Tim Sheens Age, He is 71, Wayne Bennett is 72, does this make them stupid, after all they dont have to play the game, they only need to know how its played, and these guys know the ins and outs of the game as they both played it in there younger days, if they gave you the job how do you think you would handle it,
And how old are you.
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Stevec said:
I Problem is there's a elephant in the room and that is --- the perception true or not that the atmosphere at the tigers is TOXIC . Justin,Lee and Tim need to ask and answer this question honestly and only then can you take steps to fix
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I'm not sure what you want them to do. Make an announcement that we're NOT toxic? I doubt that will help. If you want it done behind closed doors, how do you know that haven't already?
 
pawsandclaws1 said:
We are increasing our spending in our junior areas and we have just been advised that spending will increase in consecutive years. Also, we have increased our spending to retain the best of the U20s players. Everyone wants to get the pitchforks out for Pascoe but it seems the WTs are in a strong position to provide additional funding for these areas.
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Is that in a report I can read Paws? 👍
 
Masterton said:
I'm not sure what you want them to do. Make an announcement that we're NOT toxic? I doubt that will help. If you want it done behind closed doors, how do you know that haven't already?
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Clearly the buck stops with The chairman & the CEO. Sheens can’t be blamed, he has been here 5 mins . The most telling thing about the chairman’s character was the lack of fight regarding the Cowboy s debarcle. There was not one right decision in that last minute play & the clear facts were on our side. Yet the NRL was allowed to brush us aside like garbage & the powers of this club submitted . To answer your question both need to go.
 
Masterton said:
I'm not sure what you want them to do. Make an announcement that we're NOT toxic? I doubt that will help. If you want it done behind closed doors, how do you know that haven't already?
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Good point you make ,If they do accept and recognise the problem then great its just I read so many comments about all sorts of topics which don't mention the central problem . However if Tim and co are using this as a starting point good . Recruitment of some top tier players won't happen till this is fixed . So if you are right I'll happily sit back and wait till Oct Nov where I expect Tim to announce significant changes
 
pawsandclaws1 said:
Part of Sheens' comments yesterday which someone published on the forum mate.
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I read the report on Tims statement which said
-the roosters loss was like a punch in the face
- we must stay the course
- we have some very exciting juniors coming thru
- the player loans will have them come back as much better footballers

This is all I've read on the Sheens statement if their is more would love to read it
 
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