Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

I hope he can live up to the hype here.....
You boys aren't making that easy (or achievable even)
Likewise.

It's on him at the end of the day.

Those performances you mentioned aren't forgotten & were woeful.
 
I hope he can live up to the hype here.....
You boys aren't making that easy (or achievable even)
To be fair, he was not a phenom at souths and he really didn’t come with much fanfare or hype. He definitely has added to his game and influence on games since being here. He has creativity, spark and is undoubtedly first grade standard, which cannot always be said for the rest of our backline. His versatility is his strength, but also a weakness, as he hasn’t quite settled in any position throughout his career. I am a fan of his style, unconventional and penetrating. But IMO he simply doesn’t deserve the kind of expectations put on him.
 
Interesting discussion point regarding a half having a kicking game.

If you look at halves that have taken their teams to premierships in Rugby League, and halves that have taken their country to a World Cup win in Union, many of them were able to control critical moments or even the whole game with field position.

A team needs balance, so kicking is only one piece of the puzzle, but you could have the best team in the game and an awful kicker and win less than 50% of games.

A good kicking game applies huge amounts of pressure and gives teams the ball in areas where they can’t be effective with it. If 20 of 30 sets of 6 are in areas where the other team can’t really attack you, then you are half way to winning the game.
A good kick is only as good as the chasers mate.
 
The Pom stated that Brooks management had informed the club he was signing elsewhere. It could be wrong because the situation can change but I assume this happened.

Assuming it's true we should release him. He isn't that good and we need a rebuild.
And we can wipe 3.7 million off our cap.
 
A deal to take Wigan Warriors forward John Bateman to the NRL with Wests Tigers has not been completed, sources at the club say. Reports in Australia claim a deal has been reached to take the England international down under on a three-year deal which will see Wigan receive a six-figure fee.
But that has been knocked back by the Warriors who say they haven't even received a formal approach from the Tigers, let alone a transfer bid.

That was yesterday's news, what's changed today.....has Wigan been officially been approached today and accepted the transfer monies and release.
 
Where did he say this @Earl

There you go.

Situation with Brooks has taken a turn in the last couple days, with his management informing the club he intends to sign with Knights from 2024 after November 1. Clearly a move to make things happen earlier in 2023. Some at the club believe this could be a move to get an official extension presented. Fast moving situation, expected to come to a head in the week.
Should be noted Sheens want's to keep Brooks & is keen to coach him, but obviously if he signs for 2024 best off releasing him now.
 
In my opinion The Pom has the best information on this site. I am basically 99% confident he only releases information sanitized via the club.

Don't let my lack of credibility and outright stupidity put you off in this instance.
Just searched.... It was some time ago. And was actually @Telltails that posted it.... Pom agreed timing was odd
 
Just searched.... It was some time ago. And was actually @Telltails that posted it.... Pom agreed timing was odd

It was definitely the POM. There is a link to his post in my response to you. I've linked to his post again.


Maybe @Telltails also had the information.
 
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There you go.
I doubt he will be released, Sheens said as much, and it would be stupid. I said before i think AD, Brooks, and hastings would not be in the clubs 2024 calander. The club is building in a hard market, with few quality players. The club has to try to hold it's sponsers and fans, so some build is necessary. We will only gain a couple of $100,000 if he goes early, and our 1/2 and 5/8 options are dismal.
 
Have said before - Doueihi is a better Fullback than Laurie...
Outside a bit of pace and being a bit sketchy under the high ball...
He offers more from 1 than anywhere else.

His kick return meters, Tackle busting ability and his game from the back would
give us so much more than we currently have...

Worth considering.
Sorry Bat, That statement is joke of the century! Doueihi cant defend for crap. One of the main jobs of any fullback is defence , not just directing it but bringing that man down when its one on one. Ask any forum member her who has played fullback. Clearly you have never played fullback in your life. I would like to hear our members who have actually have played fullback opinion on Bats comments. This modern opinion that a fullback is all about when you have the ball in hand(eg Ponga, Campbell, Sloan etc)is just BS.
 
Some form of agreement must have been reached several news outlets put it out at the same time. Maby John agreed verbally to Tim sheens who’s knows
 

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