Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[851]

We could also ask Isaiah Katoa…

I reckon Walker was going ok, Cronk and Robbo tried to change him, and that didn't work, no coincidence their attack sucks worse than ours now he hasn't played in 6 weeks, so I agree with you

 

[Stevec]

Just about everybody is recruiting except us !
We failed at getting established Nrl stars now we are honing in on good middle of the road players that can't get a run in 1st grade . Its probably more realistic but our reputation as a loser destination is even making it difficult at this level
Before the season began many were giving us the benefit of the doubt as we were going with 3 famous names in the coaches box hence we signed Api ,Klemm ,IPaps and Bateman .Now that's worn off .So we are down to other teams "reserves " and possible future star 18 yr olds .Has Fulton landed anyone yet !
I think Sheens is past his use by date and at best could be head of football not head coach and the CEO presides over a club with the worst image in the Nrl . He should step down as would any CEO of a failing organisation.

 

[Tiger-ferret]

There’s plenty of evidence that it takes halves up to 100+ NRL games to learn their craft. Usually they peak around 27-28. Andrew Johns says in his book he didn’t understand the game early in his career. If you’re signing an 18yo five-eighth you need to partner him with a guy who has miles on the clock imo.

Hard to explain the Roosters woes, the Cheese really hasn’t fit.

Rumblings of players not being happy with robbo which is unusual for that club…perhaps not a happy camp?

 

[The Chad]

Rumblings of players not being happy with robbo which is unusual for that club…perhaps not a happy camp?

Rumblings about discontent for a while- but I'd read/heard it was more to do with Brandon Smith..

 

[The Chad]

Having zero competition for a halves spot is a terrible selling point for an 18yo!

He’s still learning the game and hasn’t even debuted. The bloke needs a playing mentor more than anything in my opinion.

Locking up a #7 should be Fultons number one priority and it needs to happen yesterday.

Could be where the likes of Sezar & Austin hold value though..

 

[hank37w]

Nice to hear there’s a meeting, apparently he’s already met with Wayne Bennett. we are doing this all arse about though. How do you sell the club to Tartak when there is no #7 on the books? We really should be locking down a Trindall / Townsend etc. first so we can actually sell a vision. This will likely end predictably.

Does Tartak have any #7's of quality in his stable or is it just full of horse shit?

Hang on, I just had a look to see what halves he has on the books and found that he has Junior Amone (The Hammer 2) and Jayden Sullivan (Dick Head) that at a pinch could play #7.

Considering we are probably looking at an experienced half, maybe Tartak will offer us Jamie Soward.

 

[hank37w]

Did they post photo's of that meeting with the fins?
They didn't look ecstatic in the photo's of meeting us, but at least there were photo's 🤷‍♂️

Photo was probably taken as they looked up and saw Lee and Pascoe walking through the door.

 

[The Chad]

Sezar at his peak I’d be okay with. Not sure if that’s who you’re getting if Leeds don’t want him.

He's obviously not the same player we saw in the NRL. But, if he can offer steady, reliable direction & he still has his kicking game, he offers something we currently don't have. I think we all want Gucci but only Target brands are available. We have a few of our positions in place. If we get direction & a good kicking game, we are actually improved on the current squad, even if Sezar (or whoever) isn't our future #7.

 

[The Chad]

Photo was probably taken as they looked up and saw Lee and Pascoe walking through the door.

They were odd photos to post. Was there ANY context with the post at all? Or just random photos of sad panda's?

 

[The Chad]

I reckon Walker was going ok, Cronk and Robbo tried to change him, and that didn't work, no coincidence their attack sucks worse than ours now he hasn't played in 6 weeks, so I agree with you

Service out of dummy half is killing the Roosters. They REALLY should have chased Api.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

As was mentioned by Chad, it is obvious that FOX NRL has an agenda against the Tigers. Hooper is a divisive dirtbag who claims to support the club, which is a joke and the others are parasite journalists.

The discerning public know the truth. It doesn't seem to impact membership or popularity. Wests, Balmain and WTs are hugely popular and no matter how much mud is thrown at the club, it seems to have the opposite effect. Just dismiss it and they'll lose interest.

 

[hank37w]

Yep no words seems strange , just a gee up

There are no words to describe the look on their faces.

 

[bathursttiger1]

As much as we’d all like an answer on Fainu there’s probably a few complications that need to be ironed out including the convo with Marshall (reasonable on both sides), the finances and the potential for the other brother to come over. I’d like to think we’re still in the box seat compared to say Redcliffe given we don’t involve an interstate move, one of his brothers is here and there’s a clearer path to first grade. I’m also yet to see anything solid to support the Dolphins angle and am starting to assume it’s mostly agent talk to get some bargaining power.

Anyway, time will tell I suppose.

The Dolphin signed a young half from Panthers last year, why would they want another young half.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

What is Jayden Campbell doing these days?

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Having zero competition for a halves spot is a terrible selling point for an 18yo!

He’s still learning the game and hasn’t even debuted. The bloke needs a playing mentor more than anything in my opinion.

Locking up a #7 should be Fultons number one priority and it needs to happen yesterday.

Us fans may think that but given the kid’s history & with Benji as coach may view it differently.

Perspective view from the players side is this kid has been a gun playing well above his years & handling each step comfortably - his career & style of play is built on confidence / backing himself.

At Manly he has DCE, Arthur and Brooks infront of him for a while.

At Dolphins he would have Sullivan & Katoa

Here he has zero to compete with and can own it for years to come with ease.

Sometimes us fans get over protective of players look at Bula as an example most said the kid wasn’t up to it yet because of his reggies form and he has been a game changer for us - still raw as anything and he has zero stability or quality experience in the backs around him & is still improving his game.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

What is Jayden Campbell doing these days?

Staying at the Titans for a few more years.

 

[bathursttiger1]

I reckon Walker was going ok, Cronk and Robbo tried to change him, and that didn't work, no coincidence their attack sucks worse than ours now he hasn't played in 6 weeks, so I agree with you

Cronk tried to change Walker into a “structed” half which he isn’t.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

There’s plenty of evidence that it takes halves up to 100+ NRL games to learn their craft. Usually they peak around 27-28. Andrew Johns says in his book he didn’t understand the game early in his career. If you’re signing an 18yo five-eighth you need to partner him with a guy who has miles on the clock imo. E.g. Prince/Marshall.

Hard to explain the Roosters woes, the Cheese really hasn’t fit.

100% agree. Issue is their isn’t a player available with miles on the clock. The salary cap increase ensured those players got paid and are kept tucked away for a few years.

To be fair the club has gone after a few it’s just the existing clubs can match whatever we offer so why move from stability to instability.

Unless we offer something to a club they want (cash or a player) then we have no chance outside of a reggie or young halfback for the next 1-2yrs. Post this a few of experienced halves come off contract in 18-24mths time.

If we get Fainu it does show an experienced half a clear partner something right now we can’t even offer.

 

[hank37w]

Who clicks on news.com?

Not much point, when you do it shows "page not found."

 

[hank37w]

I think Manly began to think the whole family was on the nose when Manase got arrested. Apparently the family were upset that the club didn't give him enough support.

We can give them support via Brydens Lawyers and launch an appeal which will no doubt result in a longer prison term.