Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[The Chad]

While I understand people questioning the release of Joffa, I think the maths of it is what makes the most sense- having a player on the bench on $600k isn't good business. This wasn't a 2023 decision so much as a 2023 ONWARDS decision. It's easy to blast the front office, I see it every day, but for once I think it shows a plan- no more overspending & ruining the cap mix. No more Mbye's on $800k. Brooks' offer was "low", but probably close to what he was worth. No to Schuster on $1.2m or whatever was reported.

If the club has worked out how to manage contracts under the cap- this should be a sign of encouragement.

I like Joffa. People on here forget how often he was called a 'plodder' under Madge. But he was always leading the defensive line, always looking for a hit-up. I miss him. BUT. Was he worth $600k on our roster? Take that $600k & secure a couple of our promising juniors.

 

[The Chad]

Auntie Fainu talking out of school tonight means news is coming out soon. Probably tomorrow soon.

 

[The Chad]

For those upset we didn't 'chase' Toby Sexton-

Who is the significantly better option out of: Sexton, Kyle Flanagan, Aiden Sezar, Cogger, Clune, Drew Hutchinson, Wakeham or Blake Taaffe?

If you are not 100% certain, then Sexton isn't the greatest miss in our history.

I thought the Bulldogs had a star young 7 in that Oluapo kid anyway? Quick to move on...

 

[The Chad]

If both Fainu's are joining, that is great for our future. Along with this batch of kids coming through- exciting times.

Just add a centre (Momorovski is back in style!), a winger (and re-sign Staines), another experienced half (time to re-visit Mitchell Pearce, or strategically look at what SKILLS are required & pick out of the Cogger's & Clune's), Zac Fulton has been linked 3 days in a row now- tackling #13 there. The squad is filling out with players that fill roles.

 

[Eternal Tiger]

While I understand people questioning the release of Joffa, I think the maths of it is what makes the most sense- having a player on the bench on $600k isn't good business. This wasn't a 2023 decision so much as a 2023 ONWARDS decision. It's easy to blast the front office, I see it every day, but for once I think it shows a plan- no more overspending & ruining the cap mix. No more Mbye's on $800k. Brooks' offer was "low", but probably close to what he was worth. No to Schuster on $1.2m or whatever was reported.

If the club has worked out how to manage contracts under the cap- this should be a sign of encouragement.

I like Joffa. People on here forget how often he was called a 'plodder' under Madge. But he was always leading the defensive line, always looking for a hit-up. I miss him. BUT. Was he worth $600k on our roster? Take that $600k & secure a couple of our promising juniors.

I disagree somewhat. When Sheens pulled the trigger on Madge, and appointed Noddy, the Club as a whole, gave up on 2022, we won 1 of our remaining 12 games.
We released Ofahengaue from an already weak squad, and have continued to choose the Prince of Plodders, Alex Seyfarth instead.
My issue is, a weak squad in 2023 became even weaker, that's another year basically forfeited. We may land Fainu, and I'll be happy with that, but all these exceptional juniors we have will head for the hills if they don't debut into a competitive side.

 

[twentyforty]

Might have something to do with tossing a player to the curb who was the best and fairest last year abx recommitted to the club only last Sept after an horrendous season.
Whether or not it was a good financial decision or not it was appalling for morale and culture.

Might also have something to do with losing our other player who was also our best player in 3 recent seasons?
We saw the level of respect the team has for Brooks with their 66 point demolition of Cowboys.

 

[twentyforty]

I disagree somewhat. When Sheens pulled the trigger on Madge, and appointed Noddy, the Club as a whole, gave up on 2022, we won 1 of our remaining 12 games.
We released Ofahengaue from an already weak squad, and have continued to choose the Prince of Plodders, Alex Seyfarth instead.
My issue is, a weak squad in 2023 became even weaker, that's another year basically forfeited. We may land Fainu, and I'll be happy with that, but all these exceptional juniors we have will head for the hills if they don't debut into a competitive side.

The squad in 23 is a huge improvement on 22. We had 2 Blues in the squad. But the confusing part for me is when measured solely on for and against points, it looks no different?

 

[Todd Packer]

Might also have something to do with losing our other player who was also our best player in 3 recent seasons?
We saw the level of respect the team has for Brooks with their 66 point demolition of Cowboys.

Brooks fans thinking "There's no earthly way I can show this guy's a good player through facts, stats, results of his good play, things that are measurable. I know , I'll use something totally opinion based like a performance of the team when he's not in it (Ignoring all other prevailing factors) and call that a victory. Something that pesky facts can't disprove."

It really is an admission of surrender.

 

[Telltails]

Might also have something to do with losing our other player who was also our best player in 3 recent seasons?
We saw the level of respect the team has for Brooks with their 66 point demolition of Cowboys.

Also Joffas last/ farewell game - and havnt won one since. Make of it what you will but the dumping players mid season who want to stay at a struggling club that others don't want to play at - i.e Brooks - is the height of stupidity. More so when they now see him playing for a team who are still competing for the premiership while the blokes left behind are getting smashed.

 

[Eternal Tiger]

The squad in 23 is a huge improvement on 22. We had 2 Blues in the squad. But the confusing part for me is when measured solely on for and against points, it looks no different?

I agree, it's our lack of depth and the fact that most, me included, thought Brooks and Douehi would thrive with this forward pack and working with Api.

 

[weststigerman]

The squad in 23 is a huge improvement on 22. We had 2 Blues in the squad. But the confusing part for me is when measured solely on for and against points, it looks no different?

Roster went forwards but coaching went backwards.

 

[Goldust]

I do think coaching has been the major issue.
Of course ,lack of halves and depth in key positions doesn’t help.But looking at our best roster ,I’m sure one of the elite coaches of the NRL would of racked up more than 3 wins .
Elite coaches wouldn’t stand for the way Lee and Justin go about things aswell……..

 

[mikey]

Roster went forwards but coaching went backwards.

Roster went forward, coaching out of action, halves same old rubbish until injury then Old Mother Hubbard is the only one left.

 

[Fainu Brothers]

It sounds like the Manly raid is on!

Latu and Samuela Latu and possibly Fultons son. Could be a decent bench player.

Just need tricky Trindal and Staines to resign.

I think Noffas time is up and so is Nadens.

Junior toupu needs to practice basic bomb catching, he fumbles at least 1 a game. Has talent but needs to go back to NsW cup for a couple weeks.

Simpkin needs to be used as trade bait…

 

[tony soprano]

Roster went forwards but coaching went backwards.

Roster still has some work to do.

 

[Spartan117]

Imagine Adam Reynolds or DCE in this team.

A decent half would change the entire season for the Tigers in terms of wins.

WE NEED A DOMINANT #7

 

[hank37w]

Pellow

Incorrect spelling, we only sign pillows.

 

[hank37w]

No.

He has continued to argue for six weeks that Ofahengaue should've been replaced when the very goal of releasing him wasn't to find a replacement.

So it's a moot point.

Criticising the club for not achieving an outcome that they weren't trying to achieve is redundant.

And a buried issue.

Move on.

Just for the dummies, what was the point?

Was it to get more cash to spend on players that don't want to come here or what, we have to spend the cap regardless, whether it's to buy new players or upgrade ones we already have, but we have to have 30 signed as well.

Would be nice to see some sort of outcome, what exactly was it?

 

[weststigerman]

It sounds like the Manly raid is on!

Latu and Samuela Latu and possibly Fultons son. Could be a decent bench player.

Just need tricky Trindal and Staines to resign.

I think Noffas time is up and so is Nadens.

Junior toupu needs to practice basic bomb catching, he fumbles at least 1 a game. Has talent but needs to go back to NsW cup for a couple weeks.

Simpkin needs to be used as trade bait…

Tupou won't learn anything by dumping him to NSW Cup. Need to take the good with the bad and hope he improves his ball security.

He will be elite if he is developed properly.

 

[gregjm87]

Brooks fans thinking "There's no earthly way I can show this guy's a good player through facts, stats, results of his good play, things that are measurable. I know , I'll use something totally opinion based like a performance of the team when he's not in it (Ignoring all other prevailing factors) and call that a victory. Something that pesky facts can't disprove."

It really is an admission of surrender.

How about 3 Kelly-Barnes medals in the last 5 years?