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He has more than Brooks
Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion
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Magpies1969
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Could we play Bateman at five eight and Wakeham at half back whilst we find decent players?
Brooks and AD need a long stint in State Cup. I don't care what they are paid they are not currently NRL standard players.
Brooks and AD need a long stint in State Cup. I don't care what they are paid they are not currently NRL standard players.
We could put a witches hat out there and would do better..
Brooks and AD need a stint in reserve grade otherwise others will look a them as favourites and lower there standards.
MAYBE we need to keep losing for something to change.
jrtiger
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we need to prise him away for 2024. I don't care what amount of money it takes. we can't keep treading water.
We’re not in the habit of letting our best players go: Warrington boss discusses future of George Williams
Daryl Powell insists that Warrington will do all they can to retain George Williams beyond his current contract following speculation.www.loverugbyleague.com
The drums are beating! Warrington bosses are worried!
with the bye next week, Sheens should be on a red eye to London on Tuesday morning. pay what is required and get him here on a three year deal.
Red88_Tiger
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As much as I hate to say this all of first grade need some sort of attitude coach
All seem happy to just float along and do just enough
What is needed is max effort and all would change for the better
There is too much softness in this club for a couple of players to shift their mentality alone
All seem happy to just float along and do just enough
What is needed is max effort and all would change for the better
There is too much softness in this club for a couple of players to shift their mentality alone
Buttface
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Jake Arthur meh, for Laurie? We’d be getting jipped but if they took AD, LB and Nofo instead or as well, I’d be happy.
Buttface
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No not Ice, we’ve finally got a decent pack let’s build on it, not give it away.
Sheens strategy last few weeks is erratic to say the least
Its drop this one , move that one , try this ,try that .Its obvious the main problem is the backline . The entire 1-7
1 . FB lacks speed and unlike most other clubs does not seem to be an attacking weapon
2. Our centers leak like a sieve rushing up missing tackles and offering little in attack
3. Our playmaking half's are usually taking wrong option
4 Our kicking game is usually kicking dead and no repeat sets
With Cleary and Reynolds usually the worst result is a forced drop out
Sheens problem re the backline is really hard given the lack of backline talent he has to work with
If we are stuck with Brooks this year then move him to the centers where he can just run and tackle ( he's fast and can tackle ) our existing centers cant
For me I'd move Douehi to centers also
For playmakers we don't have much but Bateman acts like a playmaker all over the field
Try Bateman /Wakeham combo .
Imho - Laurie should be given another go at FB but much depends on his current attitude and fitness and that I'm unaware
Wingers - should be good finishers and don't get bundled into touch and good under high ball -weve plenty to pick from there
Quality forwards we have plenty
Mr Sheens its bloody serious!
We are now the first club to go 0-5 in consecutive years since Newtown in 1968
Its drop this one , move that one , try this ,try that .Its obvious the main problem is the backline . The entire 1-7
1 . FB lacks speed and unlike most other clubs does not seem to be an attacking weapon
2. Our centers leak like a sieve rushing up missing tackles and offering little in attack
3. Our playmaking half's are usually taking wrong option
4 Our kicking game is usually kicking dead and no repeat sets
With Cleary and Reynolds usually the worst result is a forced drop out
Sheens problem re the backline is really hard given the lack of backline talent he has to work with
If we are stuck with Brooks this year then move him to the centers where he can just run and tackle ( he's fast and can tackle ) our existing centers cant
For me I'd move Douehi to centers also
For playmakers we don't have much but Bateman acts like a playmaker all over the field
Try Bateman /Wakeham combo .
Imho - Laurie should be given another go at FB but much depends on his current attitude and fitness and that I'm unaware
Wingers - should be good finishers and don't get bundled into touch and good under high ball -weve plenty to pick from there
Quality forwards we have plenty
Mr Sheens its bloody serious!
We are now the first club to go 0-5 in consecutive years since Newtown in 1968
liltiger
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We must be the only fan group in the entire N.R.L who have no say at all in the running of the organisation, others can vote for board members and things like that but we have no recourse to do anything apart from this forum and emailing Pasco.
liltiger
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We have bar Api by far the worst spine in the N.R.L. I think our 1,6 and 7 wouldn't even be part of the best spine in reserve grade.
Bula
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Semper proximo anno.
bathursttiger1
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Why not try Laurie at half before we go buying another dud first.
BlackWhiteGold
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Jordan Rapana - according to Fox Sports will be part of a clean out at the Raiders after this season.
Despite his age, he could be a good value buy for us for 24/25 to start at fullback until Jahream Bula is ready, then he can shift to the wing. Would probably become the fastest in our club and provides experience, although his sin bin/suspension record is becoming a worry.
Despite his age, he could be a good value buy for us for 24/25 to start at fullback until Jahream Bula is ready, then he can shift to the wing. Would probably become the fastest in our club and provides experience, although his sin bin/suspension record is becoming a worry.
These days he seems to give away a lot of penalties and certainly hasn't got the impact he once had but for the right price and on a short term deal, probably not a bad pickup
OzLuke
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I think he has a dud attitude. He is a competitor but man he does some dumb stuff.
Our mob are starting to get a bit catty as we continue to lose....we don't need more players to give away stupid penalties.
Agree Rapana of 2023 is a liability.
AdelaideTiger
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And the one after that...
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Tiger_Fanatic3
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Parramatta centre Waqa Blake has reportedly offered his services to Rugby Australia. The Eels are looking for X-factor players with Clint Gutherson reportedly being moved to the centres because its centres aren’t strong.
This makes sense and will most likely open the door for Daine Laurie to play fullback.
Cya Daine 👋🏻
This makes sense and will most likely open the door for Daine Laurie to play fullback.
Cya Daine 👋🏻
