Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

teddy23 said:
Manly apparently already signed Talau and he covers the backline, depending on how Garrick goes bringing in Laurie actually makes the world of sense knowing it’s a contract year too. Would be a great outcome for us getting both brothers for them.

Also maybe Payten is putting cold water over Brooks cause he wants Walker…. Dearden and Walker would be a combination you could build off for the next 10 years.

Don’t think brooks has many NRL suitors so taking more $ in Leeds is likely.

I don’t really trust this guys info (still don’t) but it all does make sense
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Garrick is a way better fullback... actually, Garrick is a way better rugby league player than Laurie. I wouldn't be too concerned at that prospect if I were him.
 
king_sirro said:
Is that really winning a premiership though? For me, truly winning a premiership is the entire process you go through with your club and team mates. The entire off season grind, the friendships formed over many many months to years, riding the ups and downs and building towards the ultimate goal. IMO, joining a team mid season and winning the comp is a nice moment, a great memory, but it isn't the true essence of winning the premiership.
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I completely agree. Doubt Nofo would! 🤣
 
TurnStyle said:
Garrick is a way better fullback... actually, Garrick is a way better rugby league player than Laurie. I wouldn't be too concerned at that prospect if I were him.
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Laurie been given no chance under the new coaching regime. There was a time when Garrick wasnt rated at St George either. WTs might have written him off but given the clubs poor standing a different club could turn things around for him.
 
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Todd Packer said:
I don't really get why Leeds would want Brooks. They've got Sezer and Blake Austin, both of whom are better than Brooks, unless one of them is leaving.
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Lol that’s funny!! Both those players would only be playing NRL at Tigers. No chance anywhere else. Ready here the bar is set low. But maybe it’s just because of desperation? God I hope we do not make any calls because of desperation.
 
To King_Sirro and a few of the others that have taken the mickey out of me for my daring to comment on Luke Brooks ability as a player and also me daring to comment about his popularity on the open market, how dare I say nobody wanted him, well didnt you give it to me, Luke has been on the open market for a few weeks now and crickets.

BEN HUNT, Is not really on the market yet, but already there is about 7 other clubs openly after him, and he actually wont need to go on the market, he will simply pick his best offer to his needs.

BROOKSY still waiting for the applicants to make there intentions known,
The first club that ring his manager with an offer, even if its only $500.00 Better than we offered him he will probably accept.
West Tigers probably thinking of upping there offer, all they have to do is wait till he accepts offer we made, if he doesn't,
stuff it.

What is happening at the moment just proves the point on how valuable Brooks isnt.
 
Telltails said:
Laurie been given no chance under the new coaching regime. There was a time when Garrick wasnt rated at St George either. WTs might have written him off but given the clubs poor standing a different club could turn things around for him.
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Hopefully. I don't wish anything bad for Laurie.

But my opinion is he is a far inferior player to Garrick from what I've seen; Can't think of a single aspect I'd choose him over Garrick in.

Supporting other teams and their players maybe?
 
You Know Who said:
Making stuff up? You literally posted on the previous page that you “wholeheartedly agree” with a post that called Hunt massively overrated as a half. Let’s not even get into your consistent excuse making for Brooks.

Just another example of a Brooks fan trying to tear down anyone that could potentially replace him. Imagine supporting a mediocre player over the club. You’re embarrassing.
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I made the original post on Hunt being overrated and I didn’t mention Brooks at all because if you care to face reality Hunt was never coming to the Tigers (that was some friend of a friend crap rumour) and it was just an observation and my opinion. I live in Dragon territory and many of their fans feel the same way. It had nothing to do with Brooks so take your hatred flag and wave it somewhere else
 
TurnStyle said:
Hopefully. I don't wish anything bad for Laurie.

But my opinion is he is a far inferior player to Garrick from what I've seen; Can't think of a single aspect I'd choose him over Garrick in.

Supporting other teams and their players maybe?
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Garrick improved as a player when he went to Manly - playing outside some quality players. Not sure where Laurie's future lies, but we have done very little as a club to develop any players in recent times yet plenty leave and hold positions in other more successful clubs.
 
Isaac Moses believes hes in the box seat in a sellers market,and mid season doesnt have to do anything other than wait until a better offer comes along from others or WTs.
Meanwhile,the clock is ticking for WTs...but there are always surprises..but cant plan for em
Think we have to assume Brooks is gone,which is a good thing for both parties,and come up with a plan B which in reality is plan A
Same thinking applies to Douhi too..he\ll never be a top 8 number 6 again..probably never was
Thats the reality..move on from both
 
Tiger_Fanatic3 said:
The DT is reporting that Ben Hunt will finalise a release with the Dragons early next week with the intention of joining the Broncos for the last 4 months of the season. Important to note that this would only be a cameo and they CAN'T afford him from 2024 and beyond (then joining the Titans). The reports also states that no formal offer or negotiations have taken place but they reportedly WILL contact the club on Sunday to discuss an immediate transfer.
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Somehow the broncos will find a way to fit him in under their un scrutinised salary cap,and of course it will be all above board according to the NRL
 
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jmello said:
Yep, it doesn't sit well with me either. If he truly wants to see out his career with the Titans, why wouldn't he transfer there immediately, and start building connections for the 2024 season? I'm not sure how the Titans are placed with the salary cap, but at $200k for the rest of the year, I'm sure most teams would have that up their sleeve.
There should be a heavier penalty for marquee players that transfer mid season. A penalty that increases the more your fair market value is. For example, Ben Hunt remaining payments might be $200k, but because he is a $1M+ player, there should be a 3x penalty to the incoming team's salary cap.
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Personally I'd love to see the Dragons show some balls and tell Hunt your not going anywhere, unlike our muppets
 
king_sirro said:
Is that really winning a premiership though? For me, truly winning a premiership is the entire process you go through with your club and team mates. The entire off season grind, the friendships formed over many many months to years, riding the ups and downs and building towards the ultimate goal. IMO, joining a team mid season and winning the comp is a nice moment, a great memory, but it isn't the true essence of winning the premiership.
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I agree but I bet tpj doesn’t
 
Telltails said:
Garrick improved as a player when he went to Manly - playing outside some quality players. Not sure where Laurie's future lies, but we have done very little as a club to develop any players in recent times yet plenty leave and hold positions in other more successful clubs.
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Don't remember Garrick before Manly, but don't doubt you on his improvement. Laurie had a good first season at the tigers before falling out of favour and subsequently being usurped by a kid playing his first game who has imo already shown himself at least a far better investment, if not simply a better fullback.

You can't change the past, you can't change the present and as it stands currently - whatever circumstances or mitigating factors there may be for Laurie - there is simply no comparison between the two.

But that's just my opinion. One of the interesting things about sport is differing views and favourite players; people just like how certain players go and aren't keen on others. I'm not a fan of Laurie, don't see much in Sam Walker either. Never liked DCE, but big fan of Jake T....
 
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