Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[stryker 69]

The pom said stuntman Laurie will possibly be training in the halves during pre-season

Staines fullback

Laurie + AD halves

Jacko lock

That works

That doesn’t work, that’s an aweful spine.

 

[Kaito]

…and who is going to play 7 for us?
Sheens has made it abundantly clear that Jacko won’t be.

Laurie is a sneaky chance to
Play in the halves with another
Fullback coming through shhh

 

[Kaito]

Just kidding bro.
It's Brooks & Doueihi

 

[Camel2281]

Only way he could even be allowed to talk to the Knights would be if the Tigers let him before Nov so I call BS on the rumour's going around given Benji and Sheens want Brooks to stay.

Any player can talk to any club anytime they want. Contract or not. Just cannot be tabled an official contract and sign anything until after the Nov 1 date

 

[Camel2281]

…and who is going to play 7 for us?
Sheens has made it abundantly clear that Jacko won’t be.

To be honest a blind, one legged chicken would be better than Brooks so it's not an issue

 

[stryker 69]

To be honest a blind, one legged chicken would be better than Brooks so it's not an issue

We got one of those?

 

[tiger_one]

To be honest a blind, one legged chicken would be better than Brooks so it's not an issue

But is it free range?

 

[phil1986]

Only way he could even be allowed to talk to the Knights would be if the Tigers let him before Nov so I call BS on the rumour's going around given Benji and Sheens want Brooks to stay.

Clubs can talk.

Just can make any official offers.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

I have a sneaky feeling AD will become our halfback. Wants his hands on the ball more than anyone else and wants to dictate plays. He is an organising half he just is in the body of a backrower / centre.
He came into grade in the 7 and frankly he hasn’t looked better than when he plays at first receiver.
If we are after Munster. That combination could really work well.

doubt we will be playing douhie as a 7

 

[Wiz]

I’m starting to suspect Sheens has been saying we are keeping Brooks to increase the price Newcastle pay for him and lessen the dead money we retain. There’s whispers Laurie will be “cover” in the halves next year. Staines was a fullback coming through and there’s rumours the swap with Penrith is on. I wonder if Sheens and Gould discussed this at their recent meeting? Gould has been open in saying he thinks Laurie’s best position is 5/8, and he would know a lot about Staines from his time at Penrith.

 

[hank37w]

Rooster's are aligned with every NRL club!!!!!

Roosters have got more clubs than Nick's golf bag.

 

[hank37w]

Yes . Frank Hyde should pull him into line.

Never ending renditions of "Danny Boy" should sort him out.

 

[tiger_one]

Never ending renditions of "Danny Boy" should sort him out.

hahaha - years ago, I gave Frank a lift from Queenscliff to Manly Wharf; we sang Danny Boy together - he was a real gent!

 

[hank37w]

Some one advised we should sign nsw cup gun... Jayden Okonbor.

😂😂

Yes, but as I have previously stated, only if we currently have a vacancy for a School Liaison Officer.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Any player can talk to any club anytime they want. Contract or not. Just cannot be tabled an official contract and sign anything until after the Nov 1 date

They can talk but not about a formal offer hence why I call BS on the rumours going around

 

[Cobarcats]

They can talk but not about a formal offer hence why I call BS on the rumours going around

I think it's too hard to police. It's a joke really.

 

[clontarfkid]

I think it's too hard to police. It's a joke really.

It's a joke..impossible to enforce
Deals are already done..contracts have been signed but dated Nov....all clubs do it
Lets hope WTs are smart enuff to do same..and some quality players wish to come...!

 

[hsvjones]

I’m starting to suspect Sheens has been saying we are keeping Brooks to increase the price Newcastle pay for him and lessen the dead money we retain. There’s whispers Laurie will be “cover” in the halves next year. Staines was a fullback coming through and there’s rumours the swap with Penrith is on. I wonder if Sheens and Gould discussed this at their recent meeting? Gould has been open in saying he thinks Laurie’s best position is 5/8, and he would know a lot about Staines from his time at Penrith.

I starting to think the same... AD and Daine in the halves with Hastings running the show from 13.. This is a sheen move having 2 five eights to cause havoc and we just need a strong forward pack to make it happen..

 

[Cobarcats]

I know it's the slimmest of chances but if by some miracle Munster decided to come to the Tigers (nostalgia for his Q-cup team perhaps) then I could see a backline like this:

1. Munster
2. Nofo
3. Naden
4. Doueihi
5. Staines
6. Laurie
7. Brooks

With Hastings at 13 playing the traditional half-back/first receiver role, we ostensibly have 2 five-eighths, one on either side of the ruck. If that's the case then Munster can chime in anywhere he sees fit. Could be revolutionary.

Again, I don't think Munster is coming here, but it made me think that this shuffle shows we may have the game plan and personnel or are very close to it. If Munster doesn't come, do we go for RTS who may be back from rugby very soon? The Benji/NZ connection is powerful. Or even bring Tedesco home? Or Sloan? If we leave Doueihi at 6 then we need a strike centre.

Plus with Api at 9, Paps in the second row, Stef back at his best and Joe O continueing his form, we really only need one prop and one second row forward to balance us out. Twal/Pole/Musgrove and Blore can fill those roles in the meantime. Thoughts?

If by some slim chance Munster was to come here it would be on his terms I reckon, if he wants to play ⅝ so be it.

 

[batboy]

I have a sneaky feeling AD will become our halfback. Wants his hands on the ball more than anyone else and wants to dictate plays. He is an organising half he just is in the body of a backrower / centre.
He came into grade in the 7 and frankly he hasn’t looked better than when he plays at first receiver.
If we are after Munster. That combination could really work well.

Not even a decent 5/8 yet - now he’s a halfback 😂😂😂