Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[TurnStyle]

The door would have a better passing game.and a hell of a lot better defence

Same personality!

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Trying to think as Tim Sheens given he has publicly said we are after an experienced playmaker. If we miss out on George Williams, it wouldn't surprise me if Tim/Benji negotiate with their old pal Todd Payten to release Chad Townsend from the last year of his lucrative contract at the Cowboys in 2024 (reportedly $700-$800K).

My reasoning:

- Sheens/Payten have dealt with player transfers in recent times (Luciano) & you would think have a strong mutual respect from the '05 premiership days.
- We could take on his 2024 contract & extend another year making it attractive for Chad (at the backend of his career).
- Cowboys have a future spine in Chester - Dearden - Drinkwater - Robson.
- Chad will be 33 next season but still delivering in key stat areas this season. He is from Sydney originally.
- For leadership & experience for 2 seasons, would be as good as any:

How $800k ‘conductor’ silenced critics and turned Cowboys into a shock contender

The brutal dumping and $800k gamble that turned Cowboys into shock contenders

www.foxsports.com.au

Thoughts???

 

[Tigertilidie32]

Haha seriously though would we be 2 from 4 if benji played on this year?

At least

 

[bathursttiger1]

Trying to think as Tim Sheens given he has publicly said we are after an experienced playmaker. If we miss out on George Williams, it wouldn't surprise me if Tim/Benji negotiate with their old pal Todd Payten to release Chad Townsend from the last year of his lucrative contract at the Cowboys in 2024 (reportedly $700-$800K).

My reasoning:

- Sheens/Payten have dealt with player transfers in recent times (Luciano) & you would think have a strong mutual respect from the '05 premiership days.
- We could take on his 2024 contract & extend another year making it attractive for Chad (at the backend of his career).
- Cowboys have a future spine in Chester - Dearden - Drinkwater - Robson.
- Chad will be 33 next season but still delivering in key stat areas this season. He is from Sydney originally.
- For leadership & experience for 2 seasons, would be as good as any:

How $800k ‘conductor’ silenced critics and turned Cowboys into a shock contender

The brutal dumping and $800k gamble that turned Cowboys into shock contenders

www.foxsports.com.au

Thoughts???

Reading that article I see Payten wanted a “cool head” half, I was just wondering if we put Luke’s head in a cryogenic state if he would improve?

 

[SeanT]

Will the club openly sign another half, while they have Brooks still on their books?

Jeez I would. I'd drop the newspaper with the headline at Brooks front door the next day

 

[earl]

Thoughts???

For minimal dollars it'd be worth a shot. I wouldn't pay any sort of decent money for him.

 

[Tucker]

Reading that article I see Payten wanted a “cool head” half, I was just wondering if we put Luke’s head in a cryogenic state if he would improve?

Worth a try lol

 

[boonboon]

Wouldn't mind bringing Aiden Sezer back from UK if we are looking for an experience half. Only 31, 85% goal kicker and originally from Bankstown so a sydney local.

 

[supercoach]

Nothing is going to change till we land two elite players for the spine. How and who we land is the million dollar question. We need class with a capital C. We have the players for the elite to play around, but this club is going nowhere till that happens

 

[Camel2281]

For minimal dollars it'd be worth a shot. I wouldn't pay any sort of decent money for him.

I'd take him on his current wage. I reckon if Townsend was our 7 this year we would have won our first 3

 

[BirchgroveTigers]

Nothing is going to change till we land two elite players for the spine. How and who we land is the million dollar question. We need class with a capital C. We have the players for the elite to play around, but this club is going nowhere till that happens

Problem is we’re not going to land elite players until we make the 8.

Think we need consistent players in the spine with elite forwards and much better backs than we have. Why I think it’s time sit Douiehi down and tell him he is our right centre as we’d then have much of the team sorted except 1,6 & 7. Hopefully a Sezer/Townsend esque halves pairing could get us to 6 - 8. From there look for bring through talented juniors and buy elite spine.

 

[Merlot]

Hehe don't even remember posting this.

See guys... there's some very constructive ideas or hidden gems buried in this thread 😂

give ya self a slap on the back why dont ya,haha

 

[Dennisspicer1]

I'd take him on his current wage. I reckon if Townsend was our 7 this year we would have won our first 3

But how old is he, why is everyone talking about players about to retire.

 

[balmain boy]

Flegg going to be shit from covid for a couple of years . We investing in hmatts and sg ball, what's wrong with that

Your should always invest in all grades! Don't rely on one set of youngsters, have a conveyor belt.
That's what clubs like the Panthers, Sharks, Raiders have

 

[Lauren]

give ya self a slap on the back why dont ya,haha

Good to see you online ☺️

I've probably only made a handful of suggestions, so it's good to see I got one right 😂

 

[BirchgroveTigers]

Your should always invest in all grades! Don't rely on one set of youngsters, have a conveyor belt.
That's what clubs like the Panthers, Sharks, Raiders have

Yep, disgrace considering how poorly our first grade side is going that they’ve ignored flegg. And tbh - they’ve not done a whole lot at matts or ball level, mostly just got lucky a good crop has come through wests at the same time. They’re also not that good - doubt we will have a single side in Matt’s or ball finish top four.

We had Balmain with brooks and Moses win Matt’s and ball b2b and that didn’t deliver us a good first grade side. Current lot ain’t going to do any better than them.

 

[mactiger]

Instead of looking for a half back full back etc we need to learn to tackle we leak points like a sieve at start of every game then have to chase them which puts pressure on the half's so maybe some defensive work might go along way to freeing up the attack

 

[Merlot]

Instead of looking for a half back full back etc we need to learn to tackle we leak points like a sieve at start of every game then have to chase them which puts pressure on the half's so maybe some defensive work might go along way to freeing up the attack

Sheen's still has the knack of winning the 2nd half,its a start?1 into 4 means lost by on average a converted try field goal,replace Lucky Luke and we"ed be where we should be

 

[Merlot]

Instead of looking for a half back full back etc we need to learn to tackle we leak points like a sieve at start of every game then have to chase them which puts pressure on the half's so maybe some defensive work might go along way to freeing up the attack

if only our forwards marched straight ahead

 

[Merlot]

Good to see you online ☺️

I've probably only made a handful of suggestions, so it's good to see I got one right 😂

bah humbug,the interweb is as exciting as searching 150 mtrs of toothpaste isle for value