Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[SeanT]

Yep.

It seems we have good players coming up like Feleny and co...
But our current Center stocks other then Naden and maybe Staines are really Meh. Both Naden and Staines are more inclined to the wing.

Doueihi needs to really shape up or ship out 2023.

Like I was saying above, having a top shelf centre can mean your backs are organised and have structure to fend off an attack. Our pack is big and should stop people from going through the middle. 2022 taught us that defence is needed.

Naden still can't tackle.

1-7 wouldn't make a top 8 side.

 

[Tito Santana]

I am kinda not.

Nofo can cross the try line. We saw that with Samoa.

Laurie definitely can cross, Brooks has a few tries in him...

Api is kinda key here and I expect him to give good ball to Brooks and AD...

Plus you have Charlie Staines around who often scores double.

If Sheens + Benji cannot make a team score. I don't know what else we can do.

Defence is my big worry.

General rule of thumb is if you can keep the middle tight then the rest should be able to handle itself. We’ve got some great experienced forwards now which should assist this.

Let’s face it though our backs aren’t superstars.
Regardless, I’d be going something like this:

Brooks
Laurie

Maumalo
Naden
Douhei
AJ

Staines

 

[wet tiger coloured bird]

Yep.

It seems we have good players coming up like Feleny and co...
But our current Center stocks other then Naden and maybe Staines are really Meh. Both Naden and Staines are more inclined to the wing.

Doueihi needs to really shape up or ship out 2023.

Like I was saying above, having a top shelf centre can mean your backs are organised and have structure to fend off an attack. Our pack is big and should stop people from going through the middle. 2022 taught us that defence is needed.

what about val holmes?

 

[tigerballs]

Seems apparent eh.

They have a few rounds to show their skills and commitment.

I'm of belief at least 2 of the 3 will......

The one I think may not is Daino.
I think Staines will have too hunger and force the clubs hand on that #1 jersey.

All just a feeling though, could be way wrong.

I think Bula may the FB come finals time.

 

[Demps]

I think Bula may the FB come finals time.

Hopefully

 

[Tito Santana]

I think Bula may the FB come finals time.

Who is Bula?

 

[tigerballs]

Who is Bula?

One of the kids.

 

[tigerballs]

Have we got him or not tigerballs?

Is the hype justified?

He's ready to go if MM re-signs. I'm fairly sure there's a few clubs interested though. I know because his management offered him to the Bronco's as Adam Reynolds future replacement.

 

[jrtiger]

I think Bula may the FB come finals time.

you think he’ll be a debutant this year, let alone the first choice fullback? supremely talented athlete and hope i’m wrong but i think it might be a stretch. you seen or heard anything recently?

 

[Alltheway]

What you see as a problem, could be what Sheens sees as a legitimate option.

Api controls.
The forwards do the hard stuff and two running halves just run the ball ... electric.

I honestly don't think we've seen an AD x Brooks combo in its full power yet.

Maybe, but shite 5th tackle options here we come…
There’s a reason sheens is willing to spend 1.4 on the slimy turd!

 

[Alltheway]

You don't think Cameron Smith controlled Melbourne ? Fulton, Manly? Farrah Wests Tigers ? Ellias the Balmain Tigers ? Munster ? I could give you 20 who had other then half backs, controlled the side.

Scott prince when we were successful

 

[Demps]

Maybe, but shite 5th tackle options here we come…
There’s a reason sheens is willing to spend 1.4 on the slimy turd!

AD will ice some of those hectic bombs.

I think we'll see a much improved AD and Brooks this year.

 

[Alltheway]

I am kinda not.

Nofo can cross the try line. We saw that with Samoa.

Laurie definitely can cross, Brooks has a few tries in him...

Api is kinda key here and I expect him to give good ball to Brooks and AD...

Plus you have Charlie Staines around who often scores double.

If Sheens + Benji cannot make a team score. I don't know what else we can do.

Defence is my big worry.

We need a stable hooker/lock to take the heat of API’s game. Follow the brown stains lead!

 

[Alltheway]

AD will ice some of those hectic bombs.

I think we'll see a much improved AD and Brooks this year.

Look AD is a competitive unit, which I love. But has been very inconsistent in attack and especially defence.

 

[Demps]

Look AD is a competitive unit, which I love. But has been very inconsistent in attack and especially defence.

Can't argue....

Coming back from injury and all that.
I think being involved in the world cup would've been massive for his confidence and we'll see him really shine as a player this year.

If not, it may be the end of the road for him.
I'm hopeful though.

 

[nrlsurvivor]

you think he’ll be a debutant this year, let alone the first choice fullback? supremely talented athlete and hope i’m wrong but i think it might be a stretch. you seen or heard anything recently?

Sheens rates Bula

 

[hugh1954]

I have a feeling sheens will be looking for a big attacking forward like Tuki who has size and for the little I have seen of him a great offload in traffic,sheens showed interest early in this guy so don't be surprised if he can get the best out of him

 

[balmain boy]

We have the following players who can play centre;-
Naden- a first class centre.
Kepoa;- has plenty of upside, is young and learning.
Feledy ;- shows great promise.
Topou ;- exciting and talented.
TT ; not sure if the forwards are his future, but impressive at training.
AD ;- has played centre with some ability.
Reilly ;- not much known about, but signed for a reason.
To'a ;- exciting and talented.
Bula ;- great wraps on ths kid, not in top 30, but can play 1,2,3, and 4.

Yet people are screaming to buy $700,000 players who may be no better.
Naden, is a very good centre, and we only need one of the above to have a pair, i like our chances.

Holy crap that's the most overrated load of crap I've read on here in a while.

They're all average at best. No other club wants ANY of them.

 

[TigerSJ]

Just on Naden…. I thought he was terrible on the wing for us. He looked completely out of his depth and didn’t know the first thing about playing what is now a specialist position. I much prefer him as a centre, although he needs to keep things simple and not make dumb errors or be a hot head. The guy has the makings of being something but I’m not sure he has the smarts. Let’s hope he receives, and is able to benefit, from some proper coaching.

 

[balmain boy]

Just on Naden…. I thought he was terrible on the wing for us. He looked completely out of his depth and didn’t know the first thing about playing what is now a specialist position. I much prefer him as a centre, although he needs to keep things simple and not make dumb errors or be a hot head. The guy has the makings of being something but I’m not sure he has the smarts. Let’s hope he receives, and is able to benefit, from some proper coaching.

For me it's the exact opposite. At centre he's absolutely awful. His defence is appalling, and he loses concentration and is too lazy. At least on the wing his job is easier and he can keep his game simple. As the fastest of our current outside backs he needs to be out wide