Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[GNR4LIFE]

I saw someone was saying to sign Hymel Hunt.

That is the dumbest suggestion since someone saying sign Robert Jennings.

Come on Chico, @The Chad is alright. It’s pretty much tongue in cheek at this point. Everyone needs a gimmick. I’m negative, he loves himself some Hymal Hunt and you are a matador. All part of the fun.

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

The games trending towards fitter players isn't it, which naturally means they'll get a bit smaller too. Feledys try scoring knack alone is reason enough to persist with him. Tumeth I haven't seem enough of but if the clubs have wraps on him then keen to see how he goes

Tumeth is another Kyle Lovett...wont reach any great heights

 

[Tito Santana]

Tumeth is another Kyle Lovett...wont reach any great heights

Kyle Lovett - my God. Doesn’t he make short films now in between modelling for Lowes? Pathetic.

 

[Tiger-ferret]

Olam's contract was extended to 2026. Bellyache doesn't let go of good players unless there are issues with performance or attitude. That speaks volumes.

He let cronk go

 

[GCfan]

He let cronk go

From memory Cronk wanted to move to Sydney for his wife’s career. Not sure there was anything Bellamy could do to keep him.
I’ve seen Cronks wife and ain’t no way I’m staying in Melbourne if she’s going to Sydney!

 

[Masterton]

Kyle Lovett - my God. Doesn’t he make short films now in between modelling for Lowes? Pathetic.

Ha. Not having a go, but modelling and acting is probably a step up from pretending to be a retired Latino wrestler on the internet. Ariba!

 

[851]

He let cronk go

And Inglis, Bromwich x 2, Kaufusi, Hoffman, Ado Carr, Tohu Harris, Will Chambers, Vunivali, Finucane, Tino Fa’asuamaleaui, Nicho Hynes, Brandon Smith, just off the top of my head

 

[Lestronge]

Seems easily forgotten here that Pole has basically skipped 20’s and Ressies and straight to firsts from Ball.
I think you (and many others) will find Pole is a lot closer to what’s considered a modern day Lock than you think…
He’s got smarts, footwork, impact with the ball, defence and best of all - work ethic.
His ballwork could be better - at 21… with all the above, it will be better.

I keep hearing Matamua has the hands and used to play 5/8…
I’ve not seen much evidence of that, in any grade let alone firsts…

I don’t see him as rated by the club as he might have been - he’s barely mentioned, been sent back to 20’s, just doesn’t seem like he’s coming on as much as they’d hoped.

Not arguing at all really,
I keep seeing his name - but no one is providing much else to back it up…
To me, he just doesn’t look very good.

You’re still arguing with yourself mate . I was merely explaining the Matamua logic . Pole is the best of the bunch for sure . I’m merely talking in Prototypes mate . Once again cause you keep missing this point , so I’ll say it again … I honestly don’t care as long as we develop one of them . Like I said already like 3 times , Matamua fits a certain mould/prototype . That’s what people are seeing . But you’re 💯 right . His output has everyone asking huh? .

 

[Leck]

He let cronk go

They couldn’t afford him.

 

[Tiger Stripes]

I recall reading he is a development player? I hope he can transition into the second row as I feel his talent is wasted at prop. He has far more to offer the team in the second row.

I agree he was wasted as a prop. I saw Chris and Kit in the same side doing exactly the same thing, one the lock the other the prop. Both ran hard and fast, hard to pick which one had the ball.
The selections last year in JF and KOE were all over the shop IMO. Players picked out of position, bouncing between grades. Never getting any cohesion with who was alongside them.
Hope with the new coaches that system has been abandoned and teamwork becomes more fashionable?

 

[The Chad]

I saw someone was saying to sign Hymel Hunt.

That is the dumbest suggestion since someone saying sign Robert Jennings.

Feeeeeeel it.....


And look- unlike our outside backs, here's evidence he can score tries!

 

[Dino]

Someone on reddit reckons we've signed solomona fataape

 

[Vicious]

You’re still arguing with yourself mate . I was merely explaining the Matamua logic . Pole is the best of the bunch for sure . I’m merely talking in Prototypes mate . Once again cause you keep missing this point , so I’ll say it again … I honestly don’t care as long as we develop one of them . Like I said already like 3 times , Matamua fits a certain mould/prototype . That’s what people are seeing . But you’re 💯 right . His output has everyone asking huh? .

Matamua has all the skills, his issue is he generally dawdles with ball in hand.
Compare that to Can Murray who is generally moving at speed with ball in hand which makes his ball playing so effective when he decides to play out the back and also makes him a handful when running the ball himself.
Moving at speed is the key, nobody will look good or reach great heights if they only ever carry the ball at half pace.

 

[PrattenParkMagpie]

Feeeeeeel it.....


And look- unlike our outside backs, here's evidence he can score

Feeeeeeel it.....


And look- unlike our outside backs, here's evidence he can score tries!

A whopping 5 tries in 22 appearances over his last 3 seasons. 😉

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

He let cronk go

He didn’t let Cronk go.

 

[jrtiger]

Someone on reddit reckons we've signed solomona fataape

if true that is a brilliant signing to fill the sixth development spot. attacking weapon with 26 try involvements in 21 games and averaging 155 metres a game. nice Richo.

 

[tiger_one]

Someone on reddit reckons we've signed solomona fataape

 

[tigertragic]

I agree.

I have been really impressed with how Staines has toughened up the last 2 years with his carries, but the fact remains we can't have 2 wingers like him. One needs to be a powerful go forward man. IMO Staines will continue to get better at it, but biology is biology, and he is a speedy winger first and foremost.

Lobb has the size, we just have no idea if he has all the other attributes needed to be an NRL winger.

And the NZ rugby player has good size/speed as well

 

[Tiger-ferret]

They couldn’t afford him.

I’d argue they can’t afford a 600k centre either.

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

Kyle Lovett - my God. Doesn’t he make short films now in between modelling for Lowes? Pathetic.

In between being a garbologist for inner west council.