Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Halbrowne61]

He said, "Where do I start?"

He hasn't gotten to the end of the issues yet.

Mate I’m just playing around in response to JB9918. I’m not losing any sleep over his departure but he’s saying “ the one that got away”.
Not imo.

 

[OzLuke]

It’s all finally clicked 😂

The coaches told us that but we didn't listen...

 

[Eternal Tiger]

So I’m wondering why he was let go ?
Any feedback ?

He's shit....as I understand it

 

[OzLuke]

aside from Frizell and one of Pearce, Hunt, Metcalf or Te Maire Martin I don't think you'll see any signings that are major. I know Benji's a fan of Adam Pompey but we're covered for centres and you'd think Staines will be re-signed as the backup fullback, if not potentially Taaffe comes in.

ideally a couple of middle and edge forwards who have first grade experience to fill gaps in the squad for a few years while the kids develop will be looked at. guys Mitchell Dunn, Ethan Bullemor, Liam Knight, Bayley Sironen and Corey Waddell fit the bill. a couple wingers in Jordan Pereira or George Jennings I'd also be looking at.

problem is we have roster spots filled by some project players that are unfortunately nowhere near NRL standard. Sheens and Marshall may need to do some crafty roster management like they did last year to move on the likes of Reilly, Ngatikaura, Fainu etc.

I'd have a go for Liam Knight. When he's on he's a goer

 

[OzLuke]

Short answer no.

I still have nightmares about him touching a ball that hasnt travelled the required distance.

Man I hate that rule....why should the team receiving the kick be penalised for the kicking team not making their required difference??
Should've been play on.

 

[Mystery]

Except defence. That's why he's been released from his past 2 clubs...
He is what he is and he won't be getting any better.

But for some reason we've already re-signed him for another 2 seasons after this one, without him earning it.

Only one who had a crack at he end of last year and is still our best attacking player by the length of the Flemington straight. Definitely belongs in our top 13

 

[Hbom]

Making his debut for roosters at centre hey... lol, wonder what mistakes he'll make in that one.

The worst defensive centre I have ever seen. Only Lovett put on a worse display.

 

[Goldust]

The coaches told us that but we didn't listen...

Sheens playing Chess while we’re all playing Checkers.
But in all seriousness I have no idea what team shows up on Friday.

 

[Tucker]

He’s no good.

Very good reserve grade winger/finisher but defence isn’t NRL standard.

Yeah he must have averaged 6+ missed tackles and the same amount ineffective every game he played for us.

 

[bathursttiger1]

So I’m wondering why he was let go ?
Any feedback ?

Dumb dumb dar dumb.

 

[JB9918]

All good. Just an observation.

His NSW Cup stats been exceptional.

May have improved. Time will tell!

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Wigan lock Morgan Smithies signs with Sam Ayoub at Ultra. I understand he is off contract this season & was reportedly highly rated by the Tigers last year. A high intensity defensive workhorse. I wonder!!! Especially with the Bateman link & those rumours pre-season we were keen on a couple more poms.

 

[boonboon]

Wigan lock Morgan Smithies signs with Sam Ayoub at Ultra. I understand he is off contract this season & was reportedly highly rated by the Tigers last year. A high intensity defensive workhorse. I wonder!!! Especially with the Bateman link & those rumours pre-season we were keen on a couple more poms.

Sure he is good but the one position we have plenty of depth is backrow. We need halves and wingers not forwards for next year

 

[Merlot]

How they saw him as an improvement on Potter I will never know.

fairly sure there is a press conference out there where,Potter had been under fire for weeks, and told all and sundry the club were a bunch of wanna b"s ,which they were,and basically quit/blew himself up/forced there hand because he'd had enough of their bs

 

[Merlot]

Sure he is good but the one position we have plenty of depth is backrow. We need halves and wingers not forwards for next year

The Pom mentioned him as a target back in the off season,plays anywhere in the scrum and is a wrecking ball

 

[Halbrowne61]

Sure he is good but the one position we have plenty of depth is backrow. We need halves and wingers not forwards for next year

A top notch lock wouldn’t go astray imo.

 

[hank37w]

fairly sure there is a press conference out there where,Potter had been under fire for weeks, and told all and sundry the club were a bunch of wanna b"s ,which they were,and basically quit/blew himself up/forced there hand because he'd had enough of their bs

Poor guy had no say in recruitment and retention, had that low life Grant Mayer constantly on his case, not to mention Toddy and Kidwell undermining him, all the while wanting his job.

 

[The Chad]

Taaffe & Bullemoor wouldn't hurt. Waddell as well.

 

[Merlot]

Poor guy had no say in recruitment and retention, had that low life Grant Mayer constantly on his case, not to mention Toddy and Kidwell undermining him, all the while wanting his job.

good coach imho

 

[Merlot]

Poor guy had no say in recruitment and retention, had that low life Grant Mayer constantly on his case, not to mention Toddy and Kidwell undermining him, all the while wanting his job.

thought M Tapou n Gavet was his?the good old days-who cares .lol