Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion
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BAGNF05
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I can live with Brown as our lock. He adds to a really intimidating forward pack. If we’re winning the middle most weeks we probably don’t need the best backline to play finals footy. Hopefully 2 years max.
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I really believe Baggers that the team needs to be a well balanced side.
If we get Brown and ignore our backs then the opposition will prepare for this and burn us elsewhere.
The top teams have marquee forwads as well as backs....if we were to sign RTS or similar, we would have a serious chance of a title.
Apart from AD, all our backs are stock std, nothing special.
BAGNF05
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If you look at it man for man Cobar up against say the Roosters or Penrith, we still lose every time. If we can build a forward pack that can compete with those top sides, maybe a few of our unheralded backs pop up and surprise us. We signed Naden and To’a long term, Noffa is long term. You can’t just carry them as dead wood. They need to lift. Mind you if we could get an elite fullback I’d be all for it, can’t see it happening though..
Probably right but wouldn't it be good if it did. An older Teddy with a hot young gun in Sua'ali openly after his fullback job (and money)-someone the Chooks are likely going to have some difficulty retaining if all the talk of an upcoming huge Rugby approach are true-might just be interested in coming home to finish his career.
426Tlgerland
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Klemmer and Bateman both bought in for go forward but also the nasty stuff if needed , Blore will add to this , we were push over light weights last year with Joffa the only one to have a crack and also Pole when he ripped in , no more push over tigers. Or soft tigers , opposition teams are going to think about us when we play them in a very different way , we will have loads of punch with Klemmer , Steph , Bateman , Blore , Pappi , Pole all good go forward players with a hard edge , Brown not really required but a solid back up with Twal , still would love one more back
pawsandclaws1
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Someone posted an article of an interview with Sheens where it was suggested Brown would not be recruited by WTs.
bythebeardofzeus
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Who was it that said, something like “when you think you have enough props, get another one”?
Bullfrog Moore is the person it is attributed to
Nathan Brown is superfluous to our needs. Our new forward pack is bulging with class and talent. What Wests Tigers need is a decent back to add some class to our flimsy backline.
I can only think they want some short term experience in the pigs.
The backs will be sorted as well.
I'm not sure how you can tell how our backline is going to go yet with such a significant change in the forwards.
Even the biggest Brooks critics would have to admit that last year out pack were completely out muscled and dominated in most games other than a couple of tough stand up performances that we couldn't maintain. Add a list of injuries, players released, and then season was written off - no incentive no chance.
So much rests on the back of this forward pack and if they deliver the backs may yet surprise a few.
Even the biggest Brooks critics would have to admit that last year out pack were completely out muscled and dominated in most games other than a couple of tough stand up performances that we couldn't maintain. Add a list of injuries, players released, and then season was written off - no incentive no chance.
So much rests on the back of this forward pack and if they deliver the backs may yet surprise a few.
Seyfarth every day before twal , twal is our best defender just sucks breaking the line however
tigertragic
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think Laurie would be getting that chance until brooks and Douhie return to training in the new year
U can’t have everything all at once, our forwards over the last couple of years has been pathetic, NOW just remember this forwards win games , so what has SHEENS and co done , they have got rid of the so called forwards and given us a real PACK . But u can’t get everything in one of season, I am sure they have a plan to refresh the backs next season, be patient
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Understand that, I'm really referring to Brown. I don't think he's required and any money left should go towards a quality back. We have Pole and Blore and hopefully players coming through to bolster our revamped pack.
I'm highlighting that top clubs have more than 1 marquee backs...we have ⅗ of one in AD.
Having said all this I don't think Brown us ciming and RTS is a dream of mine as he's a superstar.
Jedi_Tiger
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that would be a fantastic result strengthen our pack even further and have Brooks Moses combo and room for Ramien in 2024 as centre
Jedi_Tiger
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Sheens and Marshall do not agree with you
IMO our need for Brown is dependent on if we are looking short term or long term. Short term our pack is not yet good enough. We definitely need more depth if we want to finish even middle of the pack next year.
But if the young forwards live up to expectations and gain some experience over the next year or two they may be good enough to not need further recruitment by the time Benji is taking control.
But if the young forwards live up to expectations and gain some experience over the next year or two they may be good enough to not need further recruitment by the time Benji is taking control.
