Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

weststigers said:
I'm not sure we are so desperate we need to start searching Rugby sevens for players.
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Hopefully weve learned our lesson. The hype was real back then from all of us.

Wests Tigers sign Rugby winger John Grant

Over on Green and Gold rugby forum, a massive union forum, someone stared a thread saying that Wests Tigers have signed a bloke called John Grant, ive never heard of him so i assume hes playing club rugby in Sydney. They reckon hes quick and has a big boot so he would play wing or fullback…...
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Tiger_Yoshi said:
Loved the RL 7's weekend that they played a few years back in Auckland....it looked like it was here to stay...
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Is that the 9's?

It was good to get some footy back on before the season started for sure.

Coaches weren't happy because it's a bit disruptive to pre season and they were worried about injuries. I think it died before COVID but I could be wrong.

Given your team only plays 2 group games for a total of 40 minutes over 2 days, I was happy to let it go. If it was a proper comp, I think I'd be more interested.
 
weststigers said:
Is that the 9's?

It was good to get some footy back on before the season started for sure.

Coaches weren't happy because it's a bit disruptive to pre season and they were worried about injuries. I think it died before COVID but I could be wrong.

Given your team only plays 2 group games for a total of 40 minutes over 2 days, I was happy to let it go. If it was a proper comp, I think I'd be more interested.
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I think a few players picked up injuries.
 
GNR4LIFE said:
The king of the highlight packages.
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Tucker said:
He was here during one of the most disappointing seasons we’ve ever had.
Hard to be developed when the ship is sailing off a cliff.
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I love seeing this guy caned here....
I'm guessing whoever rubbishes him - Never really watched him play?

He was quality, Body just didn't hold up - In union either...
Could well have made it with a bit of luck.

You see guys in lower grades that stand out - And JG was one of those guys.
 
weststigers said:
I'm not sure we are so desperate we need to start searching Rugby sevens for players.
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Don’t think it’s desperate to identify talent before they are worth more.

He’s a decent chance to play for the Wallabies in the next year or 2.

Anyways, obviously not saying there isn't a risk associated, but not a bad gable to take the risk before value goes up.
 
batboy said:
I love seeing this guy caned here....
I'm guessing whoever rubbishes him - Never really watched him play?

He was quality, Body just didn't hold up - In union either...
Could well have made it with a bit of luck.

You see guys in lower grades that stand out - And JG was one of those guys.
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Also, one player doesn’t work out and you can the idea all together? With that mentality you’d never sign a centre from NZ ever again due to Kepaoa.

Will Warbrick - a winger from NZ 7s. Melbourne saw the physical qualities needed, had patience and developed him.
 
batboy said:
I love seeing this guy caned here....
I'm guessing whoever rubbishes him - Never really watched him play?

He was quality, Body just didn't hold up - In union either...
Could well have made it with a bit of luck.

You see guys in lower grades that stand out - And JG was one of those guys.
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I’m not caning him.
I’m putting some blame on the club.
2012 is when this bullshit run of ours commenced.
 
The reason I suggested Lancaster in the first place is that I know he played Rugby League in Kempsey through juniors. Anyone that knows rugby league knows that Kempsey is a great area for young talent…they play touch every day - almost like football in Brazil. It’s why players like Albert Kelly, Greg Inglis (from Macksville down the road), Tristan Reilly come from there.

He then got a scholarship to Scots to play rugby - he’s not just a 7s player with speed, he’s a bargain on the marketplace, and if it goes to crap at the Rebels and he has a good year in 15 a side, I bet a number of clubs will want him.

I’ve watched a lot of junior rugby - he was better than Max Jorgenson at 15 a side, it’s just that he went down the 7s route due to his speed. Also not bad for a younger wanting to travel the world!
 
Spartan117 said:
Wish Api was 3 years younger.
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I’m thinking he keeps growing wisdom but he ages a lot less than the average player.

In the normal player terms of reckoning, Id say he’s he’s only about 25 or 26.

Luck of the heredity draw and being of exceptional and optimistic nature, keeps him vibrant, agile and across his playing brief.

We must have done everything we could have to have aged him last season!!

Things seem to come a bit easier to Api than almost any other player in the game. He’s a freak!

I’m looking forward to meeting him this year at members things. Probably try not to talk about footy, give him break.
He might have another hobby we can discuss briefly.
 
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Was looking at everyone’s squad numbers the other day for the upcoming season. Most teams sit around 28-29 only a couple at 30.
Bulldogs however have 31?!?!?
How is that possible?
Long behold, statement today from Phil Gould saying young prop Zac Montgomery has decided to step away from the game for a short while.
How does Gus keep doing this.
Oh; also noticed BBO is part of the top 30 this year but was dropped from the top 30 last year because he had a season long injury.
 
Bigscreentv said:
The reason I suggested Lancaster in the first place is that I know he played Rugby League in Kempsey through juniors. Anyone that knows rugby league knows that Kempsey is a great area for young talent…they play touch every day - almost like football in Brazil. It’s why players like Albert Kelly, Greg Inglis (from Macksville down the road), Tristan Reilly come from there.

He then got a scholarship to Scots to play rugby - he’s not just a 7s player with speed, he’s a bargain on the marketplace, and if it goes to crap at the Rebels and he has a good year in 15 a side, I bet a number of clubs will want him.

I’ve watched a lot of junior rugby - he was better than Max Jorgenson at 15 a side, it’s just that he went down the 7s route due to his speed. Also not bad for a younger wanting to travel the world!
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Played juniors for Sawtell Panthers against Kempsey Dragons countless times. It's part of that whole stretch of coast that just oozes bush footy.

Also, Greg is from and played for Bowraville, west of Nambucca.
 
Tucker said:
I’m not caning him.
I’m putting some blame on the club.
2012 is when this bullshit run of ours commenced.
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Didn't mean to imply you were Boss,
Was agreeing with you, And adding my thoughts further.

Gunners been bagging him for 12 years
- Let it go bro,
The kid could play...

Not everyone who should have got a go did under the Sheens regime back in those days either....
He had his favourites.
 
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