Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Garrry]

I'm surprised rorters signed radley for that much and the length of time, the amount of head knocks and heaps of suspension's, but then again probably another future medical retirement in the works ?

 

[twentyforty]

I'm surprised no one is taking a deeper look at the Roosters. There are too many career-ending injuries at that place for it to be a coincidence. Or maybe they're all just playing harder than everyone else.

We have injuries too. Brooks hasn’t played since he became a dad?

 

[AdelaideTiger]

Robbo has mentioned it before I think it was on NRL 360. He has a philosophy that teams can only be competitive in Cycles, roughly every 4 years there needs to be a roster turn over to ensure the Roosters remain a top club consistently. Go back and look at their results since he first started coaching in 2013 and you will be surprised how true that is with the roosters. Last year was the year where Robbo wouldn’t of expected the Roosters to be one of the top sides as they had 5 retirements the year prior, some aging legs remaining in the side and a lot of youth getting more and more game time. Reminds me a lot like their 2016 campaign.
This year they will build off the back of a mini rebuild last year and be top 4 again.
I wonder if Ivan is thinking the same. It’s been 4 years since a less than successful 2019 campaign for the Panthers and a lot of roster movement over the past two years. Won’t surprise me if the roosters leap them on the table.

All the pundits talking up how big the loss of Api is for the Panthers, if everyone is saying there's usually some truth to it. I think they will definitely fall back with the pack a bit this year.
Likewise Melbourne will have to be affected by their forward pack being gutted. Welch comes back but they lose a heap of experience. Here's hoping for a much more balanced league this year, because last year was one of the more lopsided in recent memory.

 

[Needaname]

All the pundits talking up how big the loss of Api is for the Panthers, if everyone is saying there's usually some truth to it. I think they will definitely fall back with the pack a bit this year.
Likewise Melbourne will have to be affected by their forward pack being gutted. Welch comes back but they lose a heap of experience. Here's hoping for a much more balanced league this year, because last year was one of the more lopsided in recent memory.

We’ll see aye. Depends how quickly they bring through Hosking, Geyer and McLean.
Surprise Riki isn’t getting more chance but may come into effect after round 10.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

There's practically no hype, he's a fair way of first grade but was one of our top prospects so it's good to have him locked in.

He's a lot more aggressive than Seyfarth, with just as much compete, and runs a much better line, harder than Seyfarth ever does. A bit more versatile too.

Good post. I recall one of our members stating that Robbie Farah, in a podcast, mentioned he was one to watch during the first trial. He played long minutes and did well in that game. The negativity that is directed towards him is uncalled for noting he has been a consistent junior rep player.

 

[rihannafan1]

And your point is ? Deliberate, drugs, cappuccinos, seafood and fine wine ?
Come on R, spit it out ?

I'd only spit out a cappuccino if it was the Bondi style. Seafood, wine? Never 😉

Further to the point Hal is that player welfare around head knocks and concussion is such a huge concern these days and the Roosters appear to have the most issues with this. Yet no real concern seems to be raised.

 

[rihannafan1]

We have injuries too. Brooks hasn’t played since he became a dad?

I'd hardly call having children an injury 😉

My point is that they have had a lot of head knock and mental health issues. I'm not sore at the Roosters generally, who and how they sign players doesn't phase me.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

They're different ages, playing different positions, for different minutes and are a very different style of player.

Tumeth may not have stood out as of yet, but it's not really an adequate comparison.

I am confident Tumeth will make it. For those doubting him, ffs he is 19yo, made all the rep teams through juniors & has a desire to succeed. Yes you will say so did Matt Groat, Brendan Santi & others, but I like what I see in this kid. Great defensive technique, runs good lines, runs hard & can hit a hole, is a professional in his approach and thirst to learn & grow. Give him a few years to build his body in the gym, he did miss a lot of time last year with back stress fractures. With some good mentors for him in the top 13, he has a big future ahead of him, I just hope it continues at WT after next season.

 

[AdelaideTiger]

We’ll see aye. Depends how quickly they bring through Hosking, Geyer and McLean.
Surprise Riki isn’t getting more chance but may come into effect after round 10.

Preston Riki? Yeah looked the goods in the All Stars game didn't he.
I don't think the Panthers will struggle for long, I just don't think they will dominate this year the way the did last. All those kids will go well in that squad, Lindsay Smith is another who should get a good crack this year.

 

[Snoz]

I am confident Tumeth will make it. For those doubting him, ffs he is 19yo, made all the rep teams through juniors & has a desire to succeed. Yes you will say so did Matt Groat, Brendan Santi & others, but I like what I see in this kid. Great defensive technique, runs good lines, runs hard & can hit a hole, is a professional in his approach and thirst to learn & grow. Give him a few years to build his body in the gym, he did miss a lot of time last year with back stress fractures. With some good mentors for him in the top 13, he has a big future ahead of him, I just hope it continues at WT after next season.

Agree, and more importantly, the opinions of those who matter (ie the club itself) seem to be that he's a keeper.

 

[Holman Barnes #1 Fan]

Herbie Farnworth signs with the Dolphins.

 

[Mighty Mouse]

Herbie Farnworth signs with the Dolphins.

Can we please sign a decent back ffs

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

Herbie Farnworth signs with the Dolphins.

Dolphins signing way too many outside backs who want to be the fullback

 

[Elderslie_Tiger]

Dolphins signing way too many outside backs who want to be the fullback

He would have been a good pick up for WT'S

 

[clontarfkid]

Staines seemed more the fullback prospect at 1 to me. He bigger, faster stronger.

Staines is safer,particularly defence and under high ball,and faster,better positional player,but Laurie has more x factor....Will be an interesting battle
With Brooks at 7 we need all the x factor we can get!

 

[jadtiger]

Herbie Farnworth signs with the Dolphins.

No great shock,it was always going to be very difficult for any club in NSW to get him

 

[cktiger]

That's ridiculous. I'm not going to say anything other than you obviously have no idea about bipolar disorder.

Plenty of stories going around about the real reason… and it’s not bipolar.

 

[the_third]

Plenty of stories going around about the real reason… and it’s not bipolar.

they are both (allegedly) related I hear

 

[Snidest 0]

Staines is safer,particularly defence and under high ball,and faster,better positional player,but Laurie has more x factor....Will be an interesting battle
With Brooks at 7 we need all the x factor we can get!

Staines defence???

Marcelo Montoya says hi

 

[weststigerman]

Can we please sign a decent back ffs

It appears we were focused on Moses while the Dogs moved on to Crichton and Dolphins got Farnworth.