Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

Roar_Power said:
You can't beat experience and every team needs it.
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I agree, a balanced team needs a strong representation of experience, provided it’s driven by other motivation. Peachey came to us with heaps of experience, so too did Nofa who had to be sent to Melbourne for behavioural modification.
If building a successful team was rocket science, we’d be asking whats that big cream coloured ball we see in the night sky? 😂 no, seriously, where I think it breaks down for us and some other teams is the drift away from task focussed evidence to making judgement calls based on a false perception of outcomes.
 
Laurie and Simpkin being selected in the PM's team may assist with recruitment. Laurie came as a fringe NRL player and Simpkin from Brisbane. It demonstrates that if you have the motivation and be given an opportunity, reward awaits. WTs can provide good young player stuck behind established NRL players an opportunity. That is a big selling point for WTs.
 
Staines is a very good trade if we get him. He's a bit wonky and overmatched physically, but he's looked grittier this year and also a little more reliable. Probably the weakest link on a very good backline, but he's a first grader.

Most importantly, he has speed and we're desperate for that. I think he does the other things well enough to make him a certain starter on our team.

I'd sign him on his current deal given upside and improvement this year. Given we get rid of Peachey in that deal, it's brilliant. A winger pairing of staines and ken/nofo has much better balance.

Plus, when we inevitably turn on him, how good is his name for insults? Unlimited potential there.
 
watersider said:
Staines is a very good trade if we get him. He's a bit wonky and overmatched physically, but he's looked grittier this year and also a little more reliable. Probably the weakest link on a very good backline, but he's a first grader.

Most importantly, he has speed and we're desperate for that. I think he does the other things well enough to make him a certain starter on our team.

I'd sign him on his current deal given upside and improvement this year. Given we get rid of Peachey in that deal, it's brilliant. A winger pairing of staines and ken/nofo has much better balance.

Plus, when we inevitably turn on him, how good is his name for insults? Unlimited potential there.
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I like Staines with his incremental improvement in his game. Your comment about balance is crucial. It's Nofo or Ken and Staines on the other wing. He provides speed in attack and defence. Scolari is also a chance, he is a competitior with genuine speed, strength, defence and finishing. He's also good under the high ball.
 
People criticising re-signing Blore should rethink it. Would be a small deal and is worth a shot for a 2nd rower who has shown a lot in the brief time he spent on the field. He's had unfortunate long term injuries and you don't know how he'll come back but he strikes me as a committed player and it's good to reward those types, even if it hasn't gone well yet.

Just for comparison, a player like Billy Smith at the roosters has been given plenty of money and opportunity despite many longterm injuries. Hasn't worked out yet but even the best run club in the NRL will back injury prone players with potential.

When on the field, Blore is a very good edge defender who showed flashes in attack as well. That's exactly what we need. Find me an available forward out there who can do that for cheaper. I also like backing players with good attitude who have had unfortunate injuries.
 
100% correct Watersider , the guy would have been starting in the back row this year , he’s young and has plenty of time , him and Papi as back rowers fully fit would be a super upgrade on our current set up , Stef and Joe up front with Appi and a solid hard edge prop on the bench and Pole could fit that but still would like to buy one like Lodge or similar as well , once we go forward in attack our guys like Hastings , AD , and Brooks can get going , a fast centre would also help
 

PANTHERS TO LOSE GRAND FINAL STAR​

The Panthers realise they can't hang onto their entire powerhouse squad for 2023 and one man they may reluctantly cut loose is in-form forward Spencer Leniu.

The Dragons, who have lost several experienced forwards including Josh McGuire and Tariq Sims for next season, are leading the hunt for Leniu.

The 22-year-old Kiwi has been a big improver throughout 2022 and has the ability to make the hard yards and bend the defensive line back.

Several other club have expressed interest in Leniu but at this early stage, the Dragons appear the best fit for the Samoan international.
 
Tigers_Wests said:

PANTHERS TO LOSE GRAND FINAL STAR​

The Panthers realise they can't hang onto their entire powerhouse squad for 2023 and one man they may reluctantly cut loose is in-form forward Spencer Leniu.

The Dragons, who have lost several experienced forwards including Josh McGuire and Tariq Sims for next season, are leading the hunt for Leniu.

The 22-year-old Kiwi has been a big improver throughout 2022 and has the ability to make the hard yards and bend the defensive line back.

Several other club have expressed interest in Leniu but at this early stage, the Dragons appear the best fit for the Samoan international.
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Musgrove to Dragons and Leniu to Tigers should be the moves we are making.

Surely we can outbid them anyway. Whats the point of having all these $$$ for 2023 if we don't splash out on a player who genuinely improves our roster. The exact type of prop we need!
 
Article from Brent Read indicating Laurie has been offered a one year extension but he is wanting 2 years. He then says tigers have apoke to Laurie about moving to five eighth if Munster comes he would play fullback
 
Tigers_Wests said:

PANTHERS TO LOSE GRAND FINAL STAR​

The Panthers realise they can't hang onto their entire powerhouse squad for 2023 and one man they may reluctantly cut loose is in-form forward Spencer Leniu.

The Dragons, who have lost several experienced forwards including Josh McGuire and Tariq Sims for next season, are leading the hunt for Leniu.

The 22-year-old Kiwi has been a big improver throughout 2022 and has the ability to make the hard yards and bend the defensive line back.

Several other club have expressed interest in Leniu but at this early stage, the Dragons appear the best fit for the Samoan international.
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Ffs, surely he would be of interest to the tigers??
 
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Tiger_Fanatic3 said:
Great faith from Sheens and co. Blore had locked down the left edge starting job for 2022 before injury prior to the first trial of the year.

Only thing stopping him being a permanent fixture as a starter moving forward is health.

Extra year allows him to just focus on footy.

Blore plays and trains with an intensity like few others at the club, been his downfall injury wise but the kind of young guy this club needs more of. Leads through actions, commitment and won’t take a backwards step.
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Thanks for the update Mrs Blore
 
twentyforty said:
I agree, a balanced team needs a strong representation of experience, provided it’s driven by other motivation. Peachey came to us with heaps of experience, so too did Nofa who had to be sent to Melbourne for behavioural modification.
If building a successful team was rocket science, we’d be asking whats that big cream coloured ball we see in the night sky? 😂 no, seriously, where I think it breaks down for us and some other teams is the drift away from task focussed evidence to making judgement calls based on a false perception of outcomes.
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In other words we are pissing into a strong southerly and hoping our pants stay dry.
 
watersider said:
People criticising re-signing Blore should rethink it. Would be a small deal and is worth a shot for a 2nd rower who has shown a lot in the brief time he spent on the field. He's had unfortunate long term injuries and you don't know how he'll come back but he strikes me as a committed player and it's good to reward those types, even if it hasn't gone well yet.

Just for comparison, a player like Billy Smith at the roosters has been given plenty of money and opportunity despite many longterm injuries. Hasn't worked out yet but even the best run club in the NRL will back injury prone players with potential.

When on the field, Blore is a very good edge defender who showed flashes in attack as well. That's exactly what we need. Find me an available forward out there who can do that for cheaper. I also like backing players with good attitude who have had unfortunate injuries.
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The best ability is availability
 
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