Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Kaito]

Alas, 2023 is a new season and the slate should be wiped clean and hopefully we see something positive throughout the year.

That's the spirit my guy 🙏🏼

 

[Demps]

That's the spirit my guy 🙏🏼

2023 forward pack,

8 David Klemmer
9 Api Korosau
10 Stefano Utoikamanu
11 Isaiha Papali'i
12 Shawn Blore
13 John Bateman

14 Alex Twal
15 Joe Offahengauie
16 Fonua Pole
17 Tommy Talau

That's something to get excited about...

 

[tiger_one]

It's disappointing that a player shows up and actually puts in for the jersey... then gets moved on so quickly.

Whilst lucky Luke continues his masquerading and is protected at all costs.

Not sure what kind of message it sends.

Alas, 2023 is a new season and the slate should be wiped clean and hopefully we see something positive throughout the year.

Winning will eliminate forum anxiety.

 

[Demps]

Winning will eliminate forum anxiety.

Is that one of those imaginary ailments like "football anxiety" ? 😂

 

[earl]

What are peoples thoughts on Klemmer?

Obviously he will add to the forward pack but will he be Tamou 2.0?

Klemmer is 27?

A big metre eating prop that can lead our pack but will he provide slow play the balls and kill momentum.

 

[Harvey]

We did...

Will Smith.

Playing a half back would be Will Smith’s most challenging role to date

 

[Demps]

Playing a half back would be Will Smith’s most challenging role to date

More challenging that when he fought aliens or zombies ?

 

[Telltails]

All conjecture. Brooks shot it down
several times himself. Knights needed
A half badly. They did all they could.
Good luck with Hastings & Gamble
We got their biggest meter eater.
O'Brien will be first coach sacked

C'mon you can't possibly think that Brooks had no interest in going to Newcastle not only next year but also this season. AOB even stated that they thought they had him. Sheens could have also blocked Hastings if he wanted to keep him but he didn't. Pretty much says it all.

 

[Harvey]

Weren’t some on here suggesting that Brooks has signed for the Knights for 2024 and this was going to be his leverage to demand an early release?

 

[Tim Sheens]

Good trade

Only if WT are getting some cap relief from Newcastle for Klemmer in 2023.

Else I would have kept Hastings, whom I would rather keep anyway.

 

[TigersFan101]

I’m not too fussed about it all as it allows some of the juniors to get more of a run
Such as Laulilii Matamua etc in the second half of the season
I think blore might get the first run at lock

 

[Demps]

Weren’t some on here suggesting that Brooks has signed for the Knights for 2024 and this was going to be his leverage to demand an early release?

The Pom informed us he had planned to inform the club that was intent....

 

[innsaneink]

I actually think Brooks compliments the Knights better than Hastings especially with Ponga in the halves. Brooks personality is a follow orders style who would mould into the team which in their team dynamics & personalities forming could be important.

Hastings is a controlling half but not a creative one. 63 NRL games, 3 tries & 22 try assists just wouldn't work in the Sheens/Benji game play. That's why it was lock or nothing for him here.

It wouldn't surprise me if O'Brien, Gamble, Elliot, Hetherington, Hastings and few others clash during the year. It's big reason Klemmer is leaving is the team/coach dynamics. Knights have some hot heads who aren't afraid to clash with team mates so the dynamics could be very interesting.

So why would they target Hastings?
Doesn't add up

 

[earl]

Weren’t some on here suggesting that Brooks has signed for the Knights for 2024 and this was going to be his leverage to demand an early release?

The Pom stated Brooks manager had contacted the club and told them he was signing at Newcastle for 24 onward post November 1st.

It sounds like Sheens is pushing real hard to retain Brooks and he is happy to let Hastings go.

 

[tiger_one]

Coach Sheens has history with Klemmer:

Klemmer selection was turning point: Woods

Kangaroos prop Aaron Woods says coach Tim Sheens' bold decision to introduce rookie big man David Klemmer was the turning point in Australia's campaign.

www.nrl.com

 

[WT2019]

So why would they target Hastings?
Doesn't add up

Desperate?

 

[Kaito]

C'mon you can't possibly think that Brooks had no interest in going to Newcastle not only next year but also this season. AOB even stated that they thought they had him. Sheens could have also blocked Hastings if he wanted to keep him but he didn't. Pretty much says it all.

Maybe Brooks was entertaining it TT.
The part in bold certainly says it all though

 

[Batmans Parents]

2023 forward pack,

8 David Klemmer
9 Api Korosau
10 Stefano Utoikamanu
11 Isaiha Papali'i
12 Shawn Blore
13 John Bateman

14 Alex Twal
15 Joe Offahengauie
16 Fonua Pole
17 Tommy Talau

That's something to get excited about...

If Brooks can't fire behind that, what excuse do you think the Brooks cult will come up with?

 

[innsaneink]

Ink said recently they've done nothing yet and I agree. Hopefully the pack looks better but we have to wait and see what happens.

Just quietly I thought Packer would be a good signing.

We've had lots of good signings that played well before they got here but we somehow drag them down to WTs level.
I too have thought many would be good... Maybe just hope these days I have little to no confidence left

 

[Kaito]

Coach Sheens has history with Klemmer:

Klemmer selection was turning point: Woods

Kangaroos prop Aaron Woods says coach Tim Sheens' bold decision to introduce rookie big man David Klemmer was the turning point in Australia's campaign.

www.nrl.com

Perfect coach for him to get himself
reinvigorated and fired up again.
Not just his carrying but his offloads
and fiery personality, its big for us.
Desperately needed some1 that
can catch teams napping 2nd phase play