Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Coastie_Tiger]

Can't believe we would choose to miss Klemmer just to keep Brooks. Klemmer would have been a much better signing than Thompson.

There's no way i'd believe that rag, i doubt they know anything except a few whispers here and there. Its obvious we want Klemmer but will only do the deal if its favorable to us.
I would say Woods is more likely than Thompson if i was a betting man. Seems to me that Sheen and co are playing a game of brinksmanship with the knights, we shall see who blinks first probably in the next 7-10 days 😛

 

[jadtiger]

This rebuild year keeps getting pushed back further and further.

You should know by now "Tomorrow never comes".Shonky will be safe back in the UK perched by the fire when the shit hits the fan and it won't be his fault as far as he is concerned

 

[Don Kershane]

Maybe I was getting my leg pulled again, I haven't seen any mention of a South African signing elsewhere - anyone else heard anything?

Andrew Abdo taking over from Pascoe?

 

[magpies forever]

There's no way i'd believe that rag, i doubt they know anything except a few whispers here and there. Its obvious we want Klemmer but will only do the deal if its favorable to us.
I would say Woods is more likely than Thompson if i was a betting man. Seems to me that Sheen and co are playing a game of brinksmanship with the knights, we shall see who blinks first probably in the next 7-10 days 😛

I'd suggest its Gould playing games with player chessboard- Bulldogs apparently want Leniu or Klemmer, so they suggest / whisper Thompson to WT to keep the first 2 on hook whilst they try to free up cash and roster spot/s. Wouldnt help out that situation at any price. As suggested there is Woods and we can hope that Woods would get Klemmer over the line- again mind you I'd put a deadline on these games with Klemmer- if he really doesn't want to come here, damn him and let him stew or get a cheaper deal elsewhere.

 

[hobbo1]

Can't believe we would choose to miss Klemmer just to keep Brooks. Klemmer would have been a much better signing than Thompson.

Klemmer has a better kicking game than Brooks

 

[SeanT]

A few weeks ago things were looking very optimistic for next season, we were been linked to some good footballers and trying to snare the odd big fish. As the cards slowly begin to fall, it seems Groundhog Day all over again.

Okay API and Papi are great additions, but we need plenty more and I think we are in for slim pickings again.

We won't be in the finals for a minimum of 3-4 years. Not sure why everyone's expectations are high. Need 10-12 decent players. Not just two.

I'm skeptical about all of them and I'm skeptical about Hastings at 13. It's also frustrating that next year appears another year to test out our spine. I was hopeful the players would have stepped up and proven by their performances that they deserve those roles and they didn't.

I suppose we just have to wait and see how it works though. It might all come together and Sheensy is a genius.

None of the spine cemented their spot last year. To be honest I don't think they will next year either.

Next year is just going through the motions. We need a new halfback and fullback in 2024.

 

[bptiger 0]

We won't be in the finals for a minimum of 3-4 years. Not sure why everyone's expectations are high. Need 10-12 decent players. Not just two.

None of the spine cemented their spot last year. To be honest I don't think they will next year either.

Next year is just going through the motions. We need a new halfback and fullback in 2024.

I hear u , but I am sick and tired of going throw the motions , it’s been this way for far to long , the club needs to bring us fans back on side , starting with at least 3 more class signings for next season

 

[Kelce68]

We won't be in the finals for a minimum of 3-4 years. Not sure why everyone's expectations are high. Need 10-12 decent players. Not just two.

None of the spine cemented their spot last year. To be honest I don't think they will next year either.

Next year is just going through the motions. We need a new halfback and fullback in 2024.

Define 'decent'...

Would you class Nofoaluma, Hastings, Maumalo, Twal, Pole and these types as 'decent'?

Or are you talking about 10-12 superstars?

 

[Hmm]

I think 2024 we won’t have any of AD, Hastings and Brooks, I won’t lose sleep over it either so if any try hold the club to ransom or drag their feet then let them leave but don’t pay any freight for them. Douehi maybe the only one I could see staying and that’s if he dramatically improves in defence and his playmaking.

 

[AdelaideTiger]

We won't be in the finals for a minimum of 3-4 years. Not sure why everyone's expectations are high. Need 10-12 decent players. Not just two.

None of the spine cemented their spot last year. To be honest I don't think they will next year either.

Next year is just going through the motions. We need a new halfback and fullback in 2024.

Can't say I really disagree but average teams make the finals every year, this team is just desperate for some confidence, if they can find it somewhere somehow you never know what might happen.
Finals are always attainable with some luck, but do I think there is any chance of a premiership in the next 2 years? No.

 

[Hmm]

PS: really don’t want Luke Thompson unless we miss out on Klemmer this year and I’d only take him on a 2 year deal max with bulldogs paying half.

 

[diedpretty]

So these changes come in the Xmas new year period when managers etc are on their annual breaks … about as much creditsbility as the joker who was saying announcement last Friday. Probably same joker

I found the two paragraphs below from the article advising of a consultative approach to re-signings and recruitment among the coaching team to be very interesting -

Aside from his duties with the playing group, Marshall will have a key role in identifying long-term signings, given his impending switch to head coach.

"We won't be signing anyone that goes into Benji's timeframe that he doesn't agree with," Sheens said. (The West Australian)

Which could explain the " if I have my say" statement. If Marshall doesn't want Brooks then he won't be getting an extension. He might push to be released early.

 

[earl]

Douehi maybe the only one I could see staying and that’s if he dramatically improves in defence and his playmaking.

One of his biggest fans and I don't see this happening. He can improve his defense but I don't think he'll ever be a great ball player.

He is more a power runner who has other tricks in his game with poor defense. If he fixed the defense it'd make a massive difference.

 

[sleeve]

This rebuild year keeps getting pushed back further and further.

Yes Till , i think they said it would happen over a few years, they are preparing to have a good roster for Benji to start his coaching career, which i think is 2025.

 

[Rusty]

PS: really don’t want Luke Thompson unless we miss out on Klemmer this year and I’d only take him on a 2 year deal max with bulldogs paying half.

Well if the Batemans rumours are true... another Pom wouldnt hurt

 

[WT2K]

Can't believe we would choose to miss Klemmer just to keep Brooks. Klemmer would have been a much better signing than Thompson.

WT love failure it's in their dna

 

[jadtiger]

Well if the Batemans rumours are true... another Pom wouldnt hurt

Bateman and Thommo would hurt us very badly both are very much on the decline and would be costing us at a lot of money on our cap.Klemmer is a far better option in both value for money and output on the field imho

 

[Cobarcats]

Well if the Batemans rumours are true... another Pom wouldnt hurt

If Bateman's rumours are true?
Rumours that he's coming or not coming?

 

[The Chad]

Thompson's output, when on the field, wasn't bad.