Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Stevec]

Agree don't know how Roosters manage their cap but I'm very suspicious of their TPP
all very eastern suburbs but Storm these days I admire they find players of no particular fame and turn them into stars . Meaney was run of the mill at Dogs
This year they lose Kafusi the Bromwich brothers and Brandon Smith and sign Katoa ,Sims and Warbrick ?
They are just far better at scouting and recruiting than we are !

 

[jrtiger]

we desperately need an outside back now that Maumalo is gone, Nofoaluma's attitude stinks, Talau is out the door and now poor Charlie's out for three months.


Jordan Pereira, Semi Valemei and George Jennings are all sensible, realistic options.

 

[Dino]

Three people that aren’t always mentioned that I’d love to still be around.
Jock Madden - showed real potential and a lot of upside. I feel with him we would have a lot more repeat sets - great kicker.
Moses Suli - we are missing a centre and he has turned into a solid player
Andrew Webster - has worked wonders with the Warriors

It's a unpopular opinion around here but madden wouldn't have improved our side much if at all, he has his moments but was to in and out of games which a nrl half can't afford to be.

If he ever becomes a regular first grader it will be when he's in his mid to late 20s and done his years in the state cups somewhat like fogarty

 

[bptiger 0]

Here’s why the NRL will do nothing about wigthon joining south’s , because he would play the race card and the NRL would go into melt down , let’s face it at the moment they get every thing there way , so don’t hold ur breath

 

[dazza65]

Here’s why the NRL will do nothing about wigthon joining south’s , because he would play the race card and the NRL would go into melt down , let’s face it at the moment they get every thing there way , so don’t hold ur breath

race or mental illness...take your pick

 

[liltiger]

They do. For sure.

But there's context around Hastings' exit. The Bateman problem to say the least...

But people who know Bateman have come out saying it's rubbish and Bateman isn't the type of guy to dictate who he plays with. They reckon he would go into the trenches with anyone. Maybe another media beat up, like Dodd being told not to join the Tigers, only for the ceo who allegedly said to come out and say he never spoke to Dodd about anything remotely close to that.

 

[426Tlgerland]

I am a Bateman fan, however.

We all can see that an Organising Half is far mor important than a 2nd Rower

Sheens loves backrowers he’s played them at centre , wing etc so no surprise when it comes to sheens selections

 

[finnzo]

What’s going on with Shawn blore? Why pick talua on the bench over blore it makes no sense has it been confirmed that talua is heading to manly?

 

[boonboon]

What’s going on with Shawn blore? Why pick talua on the bench over blore it makes no sense has it been confirmed that talua is heading to manly?

Because Blore covers the back row while Talau provide cover for the outside backs and back row. In a time when their are multiple HIAs a game then you need to be able to cover your backs on the bench imo. It was Kepaoa and without him its Talau or even with him if Kep is playing centre. With the bench this week anyone can be injured and you can still cover them. Realistically without injures then most teams only use 2 players off the bench for any significant period.

 

[diedpretty]

Been that way since Melbourne Storm. Not sure why a wighton deal on 200k less a season is drawing headlines. Infact it's the only one that make sense. Has been making bank for 10 years and willing to take a 15% pay it to try and win a premiership.

How Souths, Penrith, roosters, Melbourne fit everyone under the cap should be the investigation - not that he's taking unders

As mentioned earlier its not about what Wighton agrees to take from Souths - its about the fact that 2 teams were prepared to pay over a million more for the life of the contract. Souths get away with paying way unders than his market value and no doubt will top it up with Rustys mates ( supposedly at arms length from the club ) throwing extra money at him. The NRL allow it and thats how the sides you mention fit their squads under the cap.

 

[diedpretty]

Munster re-signed with Storm for about $1.6M less than our offer didn’t he? Usually it works that the incumbent team has the advantage that a player will stay for less rather than go for less. Salary cap is not working in evening out the talent.

It didn't work for Canberra - incumbent team paying over a million more.

 

[Lauren]

race or mental illness...take your pick

This sort of talk is uncomfortable.
We all know the Rabbitohs get away with a lot, so it's unnecessary to bring race into it and he actually has history of mental illness (was it depression?) so it seems a little insensitive.

If nothing happens it'll be because it's the Rabbitohs.

 

[tiger_scott]

I'd look at Shaun Johnson. Off contract after this year. Is a veteran and found form again. Very Benji like in his play. Maybe sign him now for 2 and see if can get him early?

 

[batboy]

I'd look at Shaun Johnson. Off contract after this year. Is a veteran and found form again. Very Benji like in his play. Maybe sign him now for 2 and see if can get him early?

😂😂😂

Look at him all you like - He's not leaving his family in NZ again....
Especially since the 180 his form has taken since he went home.
(And how good the Warriors are playing)
I wish you luck....

He'll play for minimum wage at the Warriors before he leaves NZ again....

 

[tiger_scott]

😂😂😂

Look at him all you like - He's not leaving his family in NZ again....
Especially since the 180 his form has taken since he went home.
(And how good the Warriors are playing)
I wish you luck....

He'll play for minimum wage at the Warriors before he leaves NZ again....

Without a contract for next season though. 200K Vs 600-700K may make him have a think (hopefully)

 

[Tiger_claws]

I'd look at Shaun Johnson. Off contract after this year. Is a veteran and found form again. Very Benji like in his play. Maybe sign him now for 2 and see if can get him early?

The Warriors are about to embark on their biggest pathways program in their history from the end of this year. I think SJ will be a big part of that.

 

[bptiger 0]

This sort of talk is uncomfortable.
We all know the Rabbitohs get away with a lot, so it's unnecessary to bring race into it and he actually has history of mental illness (was it depression?) so it seems a little insensitive.

If nothing happens it'll be because it's the Rabbitohs.

What now we can’t even speak the truth , because it might upset a certain set of people , but they have every right to use it when it fits there needs . This forum does not need to go woke ,

 

[finnzo]

Because Blore covers the back row while Talau provide cover for the outside backs and back row. In a time when there are multiple HIAs a game then you need to be able to cover your backs on the bench imo. It was Kepaoa and without him its Talau or even with him if Kep is playing centre. With the bench this week anyone can be injured and you can still cover them. Realistically without injures then most teams only use 2 players off the bench for any significant period.

that makes sense

 

[Kelce68]

But people who know Bateman have come out saying it's rubbish and Bateman isn't the type of guy to dictate who he plays with. They reckon he would go into the trenches with anyone. Maybe another media beat up, like Dodd being told not to join the Tigers, only for the ceo who allegedly said to come out and say he never spoke to Dodd about anything remotely close to that.

I tend to agree.

 

[Lauren]

What now we can’t even speak the truth , because it might upset a certain set of people , but they have every right to use it when it fits there needs . This forum does not need to go woke ,

Everyone is entitled to giving their opinion on the forum and the rules are pretty tolerant of this.

What truth is this? You've brought race (and mental health) into the conversation.
I don't see why this is a suitable topic to be discussing on a footy forum, especially as I don't think this is the reason the Rabbitohs get a leg up - in the NRL.
In all honesty I think mental illness is a rather delicate topic.