Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[tiger_one]

I get the feeling with Sheens and Benji it’s the pathway kids or bust. The next few years is about laying the foundations and introducing a new style of game plan with very little in the way of expectations.

Most signings or re signings are seen as gap filler till the kids are ready , bar Api and Papi. Could be wrong but hard to see anything above bottom four as a reasonable expectation

The squad hasn't been completed yet.
I'm prepared to wait till January to see the picture then.

 

[Stevec]

Nothing that's happened or should I say hasn't happened with recruitment surprises me .I see a lot of comments like we should choose this one over that one like its actually up to WT . I think as time goes on well find the squad we've got is it . Sheens will deflect with a lot of talk about promising juniors coming thru . I guess our coaches will have to train the hell out of them and actually get them super fit . Looking at what we've gained vs what we've lost from a year ago I can't see the squad is better but given the lack of effort in 2022 we should be able to finish better if we get total effort .

 

[Pascoes_barber]

I get the feeling with Sheens and Benji it’s the pathway kids or bust. The next few years is about laying the foundations and introducing a new style of game plan with very little in the way of expectations.

laying a cable more like it

 

[Tom Araya]

Mate are you even serious? This has to be a gee up.

IT IS NOT OK!!!

 

[Batmans Parents]

How's the rep looking, Tom ?

Pathetic and of no consequence.

Much like his posts on here, ironically enough.

 

[Odessa]

So I tend to agree here, it's semantics in one way, but important in another, in that, the word 'elite' I think is a better description of these types of players we're talking about.

e.g.
A superstar would be a Turbo
An elite would be a Tupou, Radley, Papali'i
and a decent, maybe a regular starter - Max King, Sivo, Riki

Just random examples. On this logic, I agree again, that 3/4 of these would go a long way to challenging for the 8. I think SeanT's first comment was a gross exaggeration and that we're closer to the 8, at least squad-wise than people may think.

What classification do you give Joey Manu ?

 

[weststigerman]

I hear Benji is signing himself to a train and trial deal 🙂

Following in the footsteps of his mentor signing himself as coach.

 

[SeanT]

So I tend to agree here, it's semantics in one way, but important in another, in that, the word 'elite' I think is a better description of these types of players we're talking about.

e.g.
A superstar would be a Turbo
An elite would be a Tupou, Radley, Papali'i
and a decent, maybe a regular starter - Max King, Sivo, Riki

Just random examples. On this logic, I agree again, that 3/4 of these would go a long way to challenging for the 8. I think SeanT's first comment was a gross exaggeration and that we're closer to the 8, at least squad-wise than people may think.

So we get a wooden spoon and got two rep players into the squad with little else on top of a below average reserve grade squad. How are we close?

Our spine apart from API is below par, none of our front rowers seems to go hard not to mention the problems we have had at centre for ten or so years.

We are bottom 4 next year without a doubt.

 

[Kelce68]

What classification do you give Joey Manu ?

Superduper.

And he's a good looking bloke to boot.

Good for him.

 

[Coastie_Tiger]

This is precisely the kind of bullying Cobarcats was talking about.
I already said I got it wrong and the deal is off.
But everyone just keeps at me with no regard for my mental health.

Hey Tom old mate whats the knights forum like?
Ive often thought about heading over there and just chatting shit about Ponga, Best and a few of the other lads.

 

[coivtny]

Bye Bye Tommy....

Weather you get your man or not, You really have no interest in being here
- It serves you no purpose...
Likewise, You're a Knights fan, You're of no use here....
Even though you tried to have some relevance like you knew something you didn't.

Be well old friend.

I don't know, I thought his golf thread was really interesting.

 

[Kelce68]

So we get a wooden spoon and got two rep players into the squad with little else on top of a below average reserve grade squad. How are we close?

Our spine apart from API is below par, none of our front rowers seems to go hard not to mention the problems we have had at centre for ten or so years.

We are bottom 4 next year without a doubt.

Without a doubt huh? No doubts? Not a one? Geez, you're a confident fellow.

So this top 30 NRL squad would finish in the bottom half of the nsw cup? That's what you're saying in bold here..

I simply said that you're exaggerating. And, I think, you've done it here again.

Be careful, because if you miss the subtlety of peoples words, you miss their meaning..

I said 'closer than some people think'. I didn't say close. Close implies we're on the cusp, I don't necessarily agree with that. What I said implies that some think we're 'bottom four without a doubt', but I feel we're closer than that.

Thats an important difference. I don't believe that squad is top notch atm, but my contention is that you're exaggerating how bad it is and as always, things are never as good as they seem and never as bad as they seem.

Clearly, I see a lot of upside in where the squad is headed, whereas you don't.

Thats sweet, you're entitled to your opinion, I just believe it's overstated.

 

[tony soprano]

So we get a wooden spoon and got two rep players into the squad with little else on top of a below average reserve grade squad. How are we close?

Our spine apart from API is below par, none of our front rowers seems to go hard not to mention the problems we have had at centre for ten or so years.

We are bottom 4 next year without a doubt.

And

 

[sleeve]

Just a sidebar, regarding our big 3 in the halves, Note- H, B, AND A.
The agents would be worried, as i can't see the Tigers extending beyond next year'.
All quite young 26. 27,and 24 ',, Will the agents try to get them released now, or try for a contract now beginning in 2024. This could change the whole scheme of things!

 

[Tom Araya]

Pathetic and of no consequence.

Much like his posts on here, ironically enough.

Why be so mean to me? Brooks and Klemmer are both staying put, like I said.I did not sign up to be bullied like this, I'm out of here. It's a dead set disgrace.

 

[Halbrowne61]

Why be so mean to me? Brooks and Klemmer are both staying put, like I said.I did not sign up to be bullied like this, I'm out of here. It's a dead set disgrace.

You led with your chin Tom, now you’ve gotta take the punishment,
Remember these two old Chinese sayings;
1. “Wait long then move fast” and,
2. “Hasten slowly.”
In future, assemble facts before advertising.

 

[Tim Sheens]

Why be so mean to me? Brooks and Klemmer are both staying put, like I said.I did not sign up to be bullied like this, I'm out of here. It's a dead set disgrace.

Not being mean, though you lost me with the "Official" bit, and dashed the expectations you raised of his long time bashers, clinging to the hope that Brooks going actually existed.

 

[Batmans Parents]

Why be so mean to me? Brooks and Klemmer are both staying put, like I said.I did not sign up to be bullied like this, I'm out of here. It's a dead set disgrace.

Aww, poor little troll. If you’re going to troll, at least be entertaining.

On the off chance you’re not a troll, It’s one thing to post that you heard a rumour that may or may not be true. It’s another to come on here running your mouth about official announcements being made and then changing your BS story multiple times then admitting you don’t know anything or anyone really connected in terms of club officials or player managers.

Get your facts straight before posting whatever pops into your attention-starved brain.

 

[jirskyr]

Aww, poor little troll. If you’re going to troll, at least be entertaining.

On the off chance you’re not a troll, It’s one thing to post that you heard a rumour that may or may not be true. It’s another to come on here running your mouth about official announcements being made and then changing your BS story multiple times then admitting you don’t know anything or anyone really connected in terms of club officials or player managers.

Get your facts straight before posting whatever pops into your attention-starved brain.

I don't know why you guys get in such a tizz about it. Let people post their rumours, let them be right or wrong, it doesn't really matter all that much.

 

[Harvey]

Decline... both playing currently playing for England. Both bend the line, mobile, agressive and have quick play the ball. Both under 30yrs and as for price, anyone coming to us will ask for a little more.

Klemmer Id like as well but for different reasons. If we are going to play Sheens-ball and the with limited options available for 2023, Im ok with short time deals in the clubs favour.

Is Gildart in that side