Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[The Chad]

Cogger isn't Thurston- that's a given.

But this is the kind of signing that, if we get our recruitment right, offers a good quality kicking game, nearly 50 1st grade NRL games of experience, 2 years leading Huddersfield as well. The Tigers have played without direction for years. Then Hastings comes along & we nearly have heart attacks at 'how great he is'.

Cogger is that kind of level, but has a better kicking game.

If you can pair him with someone dynamic, it's a servicable mix- like Townsend/Dearden.

Schneider has had a smattering of 1st grade games. Good defensive style & a goalkicker. A little slow. But only 23. He's probably not the guy I'd chase, but if Ricky Stuart & Sheens have talked & see a future for him- he could be that Fogarty level halfback probably at best.

Schneider, Cogger & Wakeham will need someone dynamic at 5/8 in order to really excel. This COULD be setting things up for the return of Duoeihi...

 

[Needaname]

Cogger isn't Thurston- that's a given.

But this is the kind of signing that, if we get our recruitment right, offers a good quality kicking game, nearly 50 1st grade NRL games of experience, 2 years leading Huddersfield as well. The Tigers have played without direction for years. Then Hastings comes along & we nearly have heart attacks at 'how great he is'.

Cogger is that kind of level, but has a better kicking game.

If you can pair him with someone dynamic, it's a servicable mix- like Townsend/Dearden.

Schneider has had a smattering of 1st grade games. Good defensive style & a goalkicker. A little slow. But only 23. He's probably not the guy I'd chase, but if Ricky Stuart & Sheens have talked & see a future for him- he could be that Fogarty level halfback probably at best.

Schneider, Cogger & Wakeham will need someone dynamic at 5/8 in order to really excel. This COULD be setting things up for the return of Duoeihi...

Dynamic hmm.
A combination of Cogger and Asi would be a decent option and get us competitive for a number of years with growth on our side.

 

[finnzo]

If we sign Ben hunt I will be over the moon

 

[Demps]

If we sign Ben hunt I will be over the moon

Not happening 😆

 

[finnzo]

Not happening 😆

We shouldn’t even allow our self’s to get our hopes up haha

 

[Tito Santana]

I find Cogger jobberish. Pathetic.

 

[Demps]

We shouldn’t even allow our self’s to get our hopes up haha

I have a feeling we have a TPJ like situation where he signs with Roosters or Dogs for the remainder of the year... and then Titans next year and onwards.

We aren't in the conversation.

 

[Moh]

I have a feeling we have a TPJ like situation where he signs with Roosters or Dogs for the remainder of the year... and then Titans next year and onwards.

We aren't in the conversation.

Yup, bang on.

My money is on the Roosters, better chance at a premiership.

Feel like Lodge will go the other way, think he's already been released.

 

[Demps]

Lets weight it up....
Cogger has been in SL for the last couple years, and Brodie Croft won the man of Steel.....

If we're gonna sign an also ran from super league, Wouldn't we try sign the better one?

 

[liltiger]

Ne

interesting him and Burton could go ok

Neither of them in a natural organising half, I know that's what they've earmarked Burton for but I don't think he's up to it. Personally think he should be in the centres all he has is a bomb.

 

[twentyforty]

Have we gone away from plan A, which was to have an experienced half around 28-32 to replace Brooks, while we wait for our kids to grow over the next 3-5 years?
Plan B, I assume is, find a half of any age who is unwanted at his club and make an offer too good to pass up? We only have $550k for a 7 though?

 

[Demps]

Ne

Neither of them in a natural organising half, I know that's what they've earmarked Burton for but I don't think he's up to it. Personally think he should be in the centres all he has is a bomb.

Burton is a massive fraud as is the coach Ciro.

Trying to turn him into a 7.
Ridiculous.

 

[twentyforty]

Ne

Neither of them in a natural organising half, I know that's what they've earmarked Burton for but I don't think he's up to it. Personally think he should be in the centres all he has is a bomb.

Back row

 

[liltiger]

Rogers on Sen radio this morning was saying he had a reliable source telling him Hunt is heading to the Tigers, said he was dumbfounded but the source is reliable.

Hunt to the Tigers | Mat Rogers reveals he has mail that Ben Hunt could be on his way to the Tigers 👀 | By 1170sen | Facebook

Mat Rogers reveals he has mail that Ben Hunt could be on his way to the Tigers 👀

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[ovoevo]

Sheens hinted they were looking to SL for halves - players:
My list to start with;
Pommy SL Halfbacks (all young)
Jordan Abdull. Pom - 1/2
Lewis Dodd Pom 1/2, best all-round game of those below
Mikey Lewis Pom - 1/2, quick, elusive, off the cuff stuff
Harry Smith Pom - 1/2, organiser, good kicker under pressure

Morgan Smithies Wigan-lock – 22 years, (Nov. 2000) At 6ft1 (185cm) and 106 kgs
4 yr. contract from 2019 (ends 2023)

Abdull has an absolutely LETHAL boot. He punts the ball as high and as accurately as Matt Burton and his short yardage kicks are a nightmare to deal with. He's a bit of a late developer but since he nailed down his shirt he's been nothing short of excellent. The only question is - how well does he handle pressure in big games because Hull KR hardly play in any.
Dodd is, IMO, the best of the crop. But he's still rehabbing a torn Achilles. His form (predictably) has been up and down since he returned for the WCC. But he appears back to his best in the last few weeks with no obvious issues with his Achilles.
Mikey Lewis is a crowd favourite. Plays to the fans. Naturally gifted footballer. Very quick and tough to tackle. Defence needs work as does his kicking game. But the raw materials are there. Same knock as Abdull, tho. No great experience in big-match football.
Harry Smith - oldest barring Abdull at 24. Above average kicking game both short and long. Appears to have the clutch gene and has iced several games in the final seconds via drop goal. Possibly the slowest of all of these candidates but I don't necessarily see this as a problem. Prone to occasionally misreads in defence. But this is fixable.
I should mention that Dodd is the best defensive scrum half in the competition - by a long way. Great technique.
Of the English halves it's worth pointing out that Will Pryce signed for Newcastle last season. He's the type of player who will either become one of the best players on the planet or sink without trace. Physically he has all the tools. Blistering acceleration. Devastating footwork (including a gorgeous body swerve). Great hands. If he turns out to be anything like his dad Newcastle will have some player on their hands.
Smithies - if you need someone to do the dirty work in midfield he's your guy. Capable of 65-70+ tackles per game. A bit of a nasty streak in him. Needs to make more yards going forward but I expect this will come as he reaches full physical maturity.
One final point - I'm pretty sure Sheens recruited Mikey Lewis and so I'm guessing he stands a better chance with him than possibly some of the others.

 

[Telltails]

Rogers on Sen radio this morning was saying he had a reliable source telling him Hunt is heading to the Tigers, said he was dumbfounded but the source is reliable.

Hunt to the Tigers | Mat Rogers reveals he has mail that Ben Hunt could be on his way to the Tigers 👀 | By 1170sen | Facebook

Mat Rogers reveals he has mail that Ben Hunt could be on his way to the Tigers 👀

fb.watch

Starting to believe media people love to wind up WTs supporters.....miracles don't happen but we love to dream.

 

[hsvjones]

So we just buy players based on being mates.....get Benji away from the recruitment and let Fulton do his job. Hunt is 33 years old and makes no sense to buy out his contract and give him extra years on top if this is indeed any truth to it.

Trindall or Cogger or Lam- you can get 2 of those and still have money left over. That covers your halves depth plus you need a new 5/8 which is where Tracey comes in.
The sharks have raided our team for years - get Trindall, Tracey and Iro and you solve a few problems with cash left over.

Would,d

So we just buy players based on being mates.....get Benji away from the recruitment and let Fulton do his job. Hunt is 33 years old and makes no sense to buy out his contract and give him extra years on top if this is indeed any truth to it.

Trindall or Cogger or Lam- you can get 2 of those and still have money left over. That covers your halves depth plus you need a new 5/8 which is where Tracey comes in.
The sharks have raided our team for years - get Trindall, Tracey and Iro and you solve a few problems with cash left over.

I would take these 2 player every day of the week and don't care if benji is friends or not.
They make us a top 8 team instantly and Hunt has 3 years left easy.

It's easy to say Trindall but he will not be released so that's a no go anyway.

We don't need to save cash either so may as well spend it on a SOO player who would develop the next half coming through.

 

[Enmore_Tiger]

Starting to believe media people love to wind up WTs supporters.....miracles don't happen but we love to dream.

Surely just putting out misinformation to squeeze more out of someone else.

 

[cktiger]

Sorry - I missed the forum teleconference with all those club CEOS "DIRECTLY" confirming this....

OR - did you read/hear it via the normal News Ltd f-wits???

Learn the meaning of DIRECTLY!!

Sorry to burst your Brooks bubble but their have been direct quotes saying a big no thanks.
Never know how desperate some team might get though.
Personally think we’ll sign a decent half and he’ll accept our lower offer and play five eigtht.

 

[getagrip]

Burton is a massive fraud as is the coach Ciro.

Trying to turn him into a 7.
Ridiculous.

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