Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[pawsandclaws1]

I never heard the rumours until Hastings was moved on … seems convenient… I had heard he had a falling out with Bateman in the UK… but build a bridge and get over it

John Bateman is a Yorkshireman, born in Bradford, a tough town. Bateman plays a very tough brand of football which I admire. I wouldn't be getting on the wrong side of any Yorkshireman.

 

[tony soprano]

It also shows a lack of knowledge from Tony. Hawkins was used extremely poorly by Demetriou by playing him as a direct replacement for Cody. He just isn't that type of player. Imagine putting Coopet Cronk at 6 to replace Lockyer and get him to play the exact same role, it just isn't his game.

Theory goes, if the half can't lead a souths team to beat dogs wests tigers need not apply.

 

[tony soprano]

You all realise I hope that Buzz will make up anything because in the Sydney market the Tigers are guaranteed click bait, and that's his job, to get clicks.
He doesn't even have to drop a name and it starts a frenzy. It's too easy for him.

I find sometimes he is on the money. Depends on if he's reporting on his agenda or just reporting what being told.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

I was saying the other players rumours (not Bateman) were “convenient” … only heard after Hastings left the club …

apologies mate

 

[Wiz]

I think the player Buzz is talking about is Tino. No inside info, but he is off contract after this year due to Holbrook being sacked. He would be a player who is bigger than Api. One of the best middles in the game at preset.

 

[Needaname]

I think the player Buzz is talking about is Tino. No inside info, but he is off contract after this year due to Holbrook being sacked. He would be a player who is bigger than Api. One of the best middles in the game at preset.

NSW State of Origin player.
It’s Hass or Luai.

 

[851]

Rubbish…
I’m happy to admit when he’s not played well.

The main difference in our argument - I’m yet to see any evidence (and none of you have certainly not provided any)
we’re a better side without him…
despite all your assurance over the past however many years that a trained monkey would do a better job…

I’m wondering who y’all gonna hold responsible for this crap team being a borderline crap team again next year - one guarantee is, it won’t be Brooks

Ride that Brooks horse right to the death, maybe next year you take the blinkers off, but I’m betting you won’t

 

[Todd Packer]

Andrew Johns must really have dislike for Luai.
He called him a backup singer and said he's only worth 600k.
So average Joe the bench player is 600k and so is Jarome?

 

[tony soprano]

That's how it works, isn't it? Won't get him in 2024, but off contract Nov 1 next year.

Guess won't hear anything official for another 4 months.

 

[Fallen Angel]

Andrew Johns must really have dislike for Luai.
He called him a backup singer and said he's only worth 600k.
So average Joe the bench player is 600k and so is Jarome?

He carries himself with such arrogance that I doubt he has any allies in the game outside of the Panthers.

 

[king_sirro]

Theory goes, if the half can't lead a souths team to beat dogs wests tigers need not apply.

Still don't understand the situation mate. Did you watch those games? Hawkins played second receiver with Ilias taking on more control then ever, terrible coaching. Hawkins is an on the ball organising half. He won't get a team home playing out of position.

 

[Telltails]

so next year, and Manly fires it is all Brooks... please

I dont measure the performance of a team around any individual - coach or player.

 

[851]

ponga is the reason they are winning mate not Hastings...and 900k a year no thanks
take Hastings put of that Newcastle side end if they have a fit ponga they still win games
like saying next year if Brooks plays well at Manly and they make the semis is it all on hin, no way I'm sure DCE and others have plenty to do with it

Hastings is not on $900k a year, let go of the Hastings hate and Brooks love

 

[Todd Packer]

He carries himself with such arrogance that I doubt he has any allies in the game outside of the Panthers.

He's a turd of a human but I could learn to love him if he came to us.

 

[Wildcat777]

so next year, and Manly fires it is all Brooks... please

Lol don’t worry impossible…..after spending many hours of reading comments by the Forum Experts it is a given with Brooks at Manly next, they will be a bottom feeder. Like we have been been for the last 10 years or so. Brooks because he is so crap will make sure of it, like he did at WT.

 

[Camel2281]

Lol don’t worry impossible…..after spending many hours of reading comments by the Forum Experts it is a given with Brooks at Manly next, they will be a bottom feeder. Like we have been been for the last 10 years or so. Brooks because he is so crap will make sure of it, like he did at WT.

I'm one of Brooks's biggest detractors but he should by all rights go well at Manly because DCE is there as halfback and he doesn't have to play halfback.

That's been my biggest bug bear, he's an unintelligent player whose been played as our General for a decade. Plus he's had other blokes moved on because he's wanted the keys to the ship and the big money contracts

 

[Fallen Angel]

He's a turd of a human but I could learn to love him if he came to us.

He’s human scum. I know those are strong words, but the way he carried himself in his best man speech at To’o’s wedding was cringy as hell. self absorbed moron. He deserves a club like us tbh.

 

[innsaneink]

ponga is the reason they are winning mate not Hastings...and 900k a year no thanks
take Hastings put of that Newcastle side end if they have a fit ponga they still win games
like saying next year if Brooks plays well at Manly and they make the semis is it all on hin, no way I'm sure DCE and others have plenty to do with it

Like Ponga and others (incl Hastings) will have a lot to do with them making the semis as it looks like they may... You're contradicting yourself

 

[Odessa]

Still don't understand the situation mate. Did you watch those games? Hawkins played second receiver with Ilias taking on more control then ever, terrible coaching. Hawkins is an on the ball organising half. He won't get a team home playing out of position.

And that is the reason why Walker pushed for Hawkins to play 7 he is the closest thing South's have to Adam Reynolds

 

[balmain boy]

It’s not how it works though . What are you basing that on ? Tui lolohea got 400k 5 years ago . And the cap has gone up exponentially since then . He was playing wing prior to coming across . Totally paid for his potential. At least Sullivan has shown something at nrl level .
Sullivan is infinitely better than Wakeham. And like you said you paying your nrl half 425k . We got API on massive unders , same for Bula , you can afford to take a punt on the guy everyone said was the next big thing 2-3 years ago . If it doesn’t work it doesn’t work .
We need game breakers . The attacking structures absolutely rely on it . Sullivan is that

A circuit breaker? Have you only watched him when he plays us?
7 tries (with a few against us) and 3 try assists from 30 first grade games across 4 years.
Looks exactly like a reserve grader who hasn't been able to impact first grade like he did in younger age groups. The fact is he's a backup until he proves he's not. If he outperforms Sezer next year (presuming both sign) then fair enough, and he'll get an extension.
This season he also averages 148m per match with the boot. Hardly amazing there either, though Hunt obviously takes the bulk.
Again he is average until he proves he's not