Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[liltiger]

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

Really, iv not seen anything here on the Gold Coast. Can u provide any info that may or may not be alleged. Only story were getting is Bi Polar disorder.

 

[clontarfkid]

Laurie became a full back at Panthers only because he had two very talented 6s in front of him..it was pretty much a default position for him
He's a natural 6...and at a pinch maybe even a 7..particularly as we can't find one
I hope he gets an opportunity in the halves and more importantly focussed coaching in these positions, and isn't just discarded when he misses tackles in the last line of defence..or drops too many high balls

 

[clontarfkid]

Staines defence???

Marcelo Montoya says hi

He's a handful so close to the line that wld have made Teddy look ordinary one on one...

 

[Coastie_Tiger]

Laurie became a full back at Panthers only because he had two very talented 6s in front of him..it was pretty much a default position for him
He's a natural 6...and at a pinch maybe even a 7..particularly as we can't find one
I hope he gets an opportunity in the halves and more importantly focussed coaching in these positions, and isn't just discarded when he misses tackles in the last line of defence..or drops too many high balls

It'll be interesting what Sheens/Benji can do with Laurie, i suspect they see something in him they can polish and mold. They could very well see a transition from fullback to 6 or 7 which could happen during the year, in which we have Staines that is adequate back up. I suspect they were all in on Moses because he is at the top of his game right now and could almost guarantee progression, but i dont think they will be slitting their wrists because he didnt come here. As Sheens said we are a development club, that doesnt just mean with the juniors that could be with individuals such as Laurie developing into a half, interesting times ahead.

 

[twentyforty]

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.

Fletcher reckons they sign players because of a sign in the CoE foyer which says....”we play to win GFs.” Fox stated they paid more than the $500k for Young, but their offer was lower than Panthers.
So is Fletcher getting the sign writers in? 😁

 

[twentyforty]

He's a handful so close to the line that wld have made Teddy look ordinary one on one...

Absolutely. Kudos to Staines for getting there and for putting his body on the line in the hope that Scolari, who was running around Like a headless chook, could get there in time.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Laurie became a full back at Panthers only because he had two very talented 6s in front of him..it was pretty much a default position for him
He's a natural 6...and at a pinch maybe even a 7..particularly as we can't find one
I hope he gets an opportunity in the halves and more importantly focussed coaching in these positions, and isn't just discarded when he misses tackles in the last line of defence..or drops too many high balls

Has anyone ever seen what his long kicking game is like (from junior days)?

 

[Roar_Power]

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

We were never going to land Crichton or Farnsworth. One fixated on Ciraldo and the other on QLD.

 

[weststigerman]

We were never going to land Crichton or Farnsworth. One fixated on Ciraldo and the other on QLD.

You could argue we were never going to land Moses either, but we still spent a lot of our time on it and came up empty.

 

[Roar_Power]

You could argue we were never going to land Moses either, but we still spent a lot of our time on it and came up empty.

The first real test of Benji's pulling power maybe had us believing. Same old ending though...

 

[2041]

You could argue we were never going to land Moses either, but we still spent a lot of our time on it and came up empty.

You could argue that the moon is made of cheese. Doesn't make it right.

 

[the_third]

TBH im happy with our signings this year. love a couple of the JR's to come through in the backs - we look light there. win a couple of games and watch the bandwagoneers form a circle and the players will come. we are a massive club, just need to win a few

 

[851]

At least Bateman has arrived, and said he is good for round 1

 

[ovoevo]

Hahaha - I'm a sheep who likes soccer more than league....

Peabrain!

I realize that to someone who thinks history is anything with a dry coat of paint, entertainment is a triple-header of Prisoner Cell Block H/BMX Bandits/Howling III: The Marsupials and fine-dining being able to eat your fairy bread with a knife and fork this might come as a surprise to you but - my team is worth more than the NRL, ARU and AFL combined. Now run along Skippy or you'll miss that appointment with the flying doctor ... 🤣🤣🤣

 

[the_third]

I realize that to someone who thinks history is anything with a dry coat of paint, entertainment is a triple-header of Prisoner Cell Block H/BMX Bandits/Howling III: The Marsupials and fine-dining being able to eat your fairy bread with a knife and fork this might come as a surprise to you but - my team is worth more than the NRL, ARU and AFL combined. Now run along Skippy or you'll miss that appointment with the flying doctor ... 🤣🤣🤣

thats an epic post. BMX bandits was unreal

 

[ovoevo]

We were never going to land Crichton or Farnsworth. One fixated on Ciraldo and the other on QLD.

I'm surprised Farnworth left - especially as he was prepared to play on a discount just to remain at the Broncos. Something not right about that club. Every time I see Ikin lately he looks like a guy who has realized leaving FOX was perhaps not the smartest move.

 

[Needaname]

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.

That’s him, on a 2nd tier contract but nothing more.
Smith is a decent prop!

 

[Lauren]

What did he say? I don’t use tiktok

It was on Freddy and the Eighth: Episode 1.
Tigers talk begins at 10:54 but Johns specifically mentions it at 11:16. They give their predictions around the 20 minute mark.

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

Teengage sensation Isaiya Katia has been told by Wayne Bennett that he will make his debut round 1 with Anthony Milford axed

 

[pawsandclaws1]

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

The fellow has a battle on his hands. At least he is at a club which has the means and contacts to provide support. I wish him all the best.