Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

Hopefully some of these signings come off. I know its slow and frustrating but when you add an Api, Papi, Klemmer and Leniu to a side containing Joffa, Stefano and Hastings it starts to resemble something competitive, particularly with up and comers Pole, Matamua and Kautoga on the fringe.

Halves are ok. For me, the backs are worry. Centre is our weakest position but hope Tupou grows into one spot. Wing spots are locked down with Maumalo and Noffa. Hopefully Naden has a strong off season. I am not sure that Staines brings a whole lot but worth the swap for Peachey.
 
ovoevo said:
If the Tigers are after Bateman it can only be purely on past history and reputation in the NRL. Because, as I've said, anyone who has watched half a dozen of his games knows he's a shadow of his former self. My best guess is he never recovered from that shoulder surgery during his final season at Canberra. Because ever since he's constantly being outwrestled by guys he would never lose out to. Worth comparing him with Whitehead at Canberra (who is two years older, I think). Elliot has lost that bit of explosivity in his game which made him a real handful. But that's an age-related issue. He still performs at a high level and what he loses in athleticism he gains in experience. Canberra wouldn't pay him top money. But he's definitely good value on a sensible contract. With Bateman any significant contract would be dead money because - unlike Whitehead who is old, but fit and fully capable - Jon is clearly playing at 75% or less - not through age but chronic injury.
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Must still have been going well enough to get selected in the England squad. Will be watching his games with interest (once his suspension has been filled).
 
batboy said:
Reynolds was absolutely busted....
Couldn't say he gave up!!

Klemmer is a different beast, Different player - In a very different position.
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Was Reynolds prepping like a professional or was he chasing around Instagram models who were conning him?
 
cochise said:
I thought, Api and Papa had pretty good years for the most part.
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They haven’t worn our jersey yet.

Clearly they are the first players signed after the Mbye / Reynolds / Packer / BJ Leilua debacles. That money had to go somewhere. Let’s see if the trend continues.
 
Odessa said:
Brooks will be here for the next 4 years or be gone for 23 I think his manager will be looking to lock up his next 4 years maybe 5 it's the safe option for him
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Hopefully they let him go after next year. Bloke just doesn’t have what it takes to lead the team.
 
BAGNF05 said:
They haven’t worn our jersey yet.

Clearly they are the first players signed after the Mbye / Reynolds / Packer / BJ Leilua debacles. That money had to go somewhere. Let’s see if the trend continues.
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But even if they are poor next year, their best form is not 3-4 years ago. For both I'd argue it was this year, after they had signed with us.
 
cochise said:
But even if they are poor next year, their best form is not 3-4 years ago. For both I'd argue it was this year, after they had signed with us.
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I think Papali’i was better last year and I’ll agree this was API’s best season. These guys are miles ahead of our recent signings I am with you on that. If there’s more to come I’ll eat my words.
 
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