Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Jedi_Tiger]

Remember our last decent 7 ?
Robert Lui....

He wasn't overly fast either.
Just controlled the game and iced some kicks.

Allowed Benji to create with flashiness from 6

That'll be 7 AD x 6 DL

Makes too much sense.

AD at 7 LOL

 

[TigersFan101]

AD at 7 ... don't think so
think Brooks is keen for the cash at Newcastle doesn't mean he is not like any other player even papali who signed from Parramatta, players can sign a year out.
If and that is a big if he did ask for a release that was when madge was coaching
Don't think Sheens will let him go in 2023 unless Frizell is on offer at newcastle

Just because he’s 7 dosent mean he will be a run the team halfback
That’s Hastings through the middle, he will be another ball running 6
Like having 2 5/8s and Hastings halfback

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

World's largest 7 bro. Too big.

can't tackle either

 

[tony soprano]

can't tackle either

Or pass

 

[Demps]

AD at 7 ... don't think so
think Brooks is keen for the cash at Newcastle doesn't mean he is not like any other player even papali who signed from Parramatta, players can sign a year out.
If and that is a big if he did ask for a release that was when madge was coaching
Don't think Sheens will let him go in 2023 unless Frizell is on offer at newcastle

He's already outlined the blue print with his tweaks he put in place with Kimmorley.

Noddy wanted to drop Brooks, remember...

Played AD and LB with Jackson playing the half-back role in 13.

It's already sitting there, waiting to be re created without Brooks for 2023.

You'll come to realise this soon enough.

 

[TigersFan101]

can't tackle either

Bro once he improves he’s defence and consistency he can be a top 5/8

 

[Demps]

World's largest 7 bro. Too big.

🤦🏻

You guys think the numbers on the jersey mean anything to Sheens ?

Benji wore 7 and played 6.

Both the 6 and the 7 will be 5/8s and Jacko will play 7 from the 13 like we already saw this year.....

 

[king_sirro]

My Penrith mate rates Staines much higher then Laurie. Thinks his ball playing is very good and he is a fullback, not winger. I'm not convinced but hope he is right.

He was the best fullback in NSW cup, so I guess short of signing an established NRL fullback, it's the next best option. He has spent the last few years watching how hard Edwards has worked to improve his game, so I think there is a fair chance Staines will work his butt off to make the 1 his own. I also believe Sheens will have Hastings controlling the middle from 13 with Laurie wearing the 7. Hastings and Laurie doing the short kicking with Doueihi doing the long kicking. Just what I think Sheens will do.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

13 Hastings
9 Api
7 AD
6 Laurie
1 Staines

That's a Sheens-esque spine, imo.

With the forwards you mentioned.
That can do some damage and compensate for our average backs.

That lineup does say attack on all fronts.
Need forwards to lay the platform.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

He's already outlined the blue print with his tweaks he put in place with Kimmorley.

Noddy wanted to drop Brooks, remember...

Played AD and LB with Jackson playing the half-back role in 13.

It's already sitting there, waiting to be re created without Brooks for 2023.

You'll come to realise this soon enough.

no guarantees Hastings will be here in 2024 either without Hastings at 13 you can't have AD and DL as running five eighths

 

[Demps]

That lineup does say attack on all fronts.
Need forwards to lay the platform.

Completely.

Bit of speed mixed in.

 

[TonyTiger]

He is quicker than anything we have on our books currently .....can't be worse than Pauga

 

[Stevec]

Re Staines good news I guess ? Whatever you do don't lose Laurie one player who tried his guts out every week . He's either 1 or 6 .Just curious could Staines play center we are light on there ?

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Bro once he improves he’s defence and consistency he can be a top 5/8

if he improves his defence... his running game is good

 

[tiger_one]

I've come to the conclusion that this forum is split down the middle.
Group A. Quite highbrow for a league forum, they post well thought out and constructive thoughts.
Group B. Toothless, illiterate halfwits, the type you'd assume were Souths fans.

#wereallinthistogether#groupiesunite#grouptherapy#quasiselfhelpers#unitedingoodtimesandbad

 

[TigersFan101]

Hmm, AD at 7, Laurie at 6 and Hastings at 13....that could work.....really work well.We’ll

Pretty much beat an in form cowboys and broncos in consecutive weeks with 2 different 5/8s
Works well

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Completely.

Bit of speed mixed in.

Instant uplift of speed.

Defensively we are shot but Sheens isn’t playing a defensive strategy.

 

[Demps]

no guarantees Hastings will be here in 2024 either without Hastings at 13 you can't have AD and DL as running five eighths

I'm talking 2023.

If Hastings goes in 2024 as @pawsandclaws1 mentioned, we've got the two young ball playing locks in Chris & Justin ready to go.

Matamua has a first grade contract for 2024, yeah?

 

[Halbrowne61]

Sheens and coaching staff don't share your opinion

So then why are they letting him go, (if in fact they are).
Money ?
Surely if Sheens thinks he’s that worthwhile then money shouldn’t be the issue. But hasn’t he offered him a reduced contract, surely not the sign of someone who really wants to coach someone.
Imagine if anew boss came into your workplace and said , I really want you around but you’ll need to take a major pay cut ? What would you do coz I know what my response would be.
Well boss, one of our competitors has offered me good coin to join them ? Is that your best offer ?
Alternatives, maybe he has something cooking and is just sitting back waiting.
Somewhere I saw someone say he was looking at halves overseas, why do that if you want to coach Brooks. And why let Madden walk when maybe all he needed was the same sort of confidence from the coach.
So maybe he’s not looking at halves but other
positions and maybe Buzz’s articles and everyone else’s input are speculation rather than fact.
I guess we’ll all know in due course.

 

[tony soprano]

My Penrith mate rates Staines much higher then Laurie. Thinks his ball playing is very good and he is a fullback, not winger. I'm not convinced but hope he is right.

He was the best fullback in NSW cup, so I guess short of signing an established NRL fullback, it's the next best option. He has spent the last few years watching how hard Edwards has worked to improve his game, so I think there is a fair chance Staines will work his butt off to make the 1 his own. I also believe Sheens will have Hastings controlling the middle from 13 with Laurie wearing the 7. Hastings and Laurie doing the short kicking with Doueihi doing the long kicking. Just what I think Sheens will do.

Agree mate, was a stand out in flegg and NSW cup now just needs to realise he can do it in first grade now