Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[boonboon]

Well we are back to being a bottom 4 team after 7 rounds with the bye making us look a little better but in reality only Titans and South's are below us and you'd expect South's to come good at some stage. We need to find more points both on the field and the ladder.

 

[boonboon]

No to Cotric. No better than Toa or Naden

But our current wingers are worse then Toa or Naden

 

[KCTiger2]

The backline needs an overhaul..

We saw the likes of Riley and Rua (both top 30) released with a year to run on their contracts.

- AJ Kepoa (off contract) now considered a second rower - shouldn't be offered a new deal.
- Alaimalo (off contract) unlikely to be at the club next year.
- Tupou, off to the Dolphins.

I'd be willing to also let Staines and Naden go early if we could get better players as we've seen what these guys offer.

I'd take Cotric, I'd also see who doesn't make the cut at Dolphins as they have some decent options, too good to be back up.

I also like Valemei at NQ and I'd also be seeing if Fox is an option.

Is the Alaimalo stuff speculation or something that you have heard? I knew it was a long shot and he is up there in age but I thought with a bit of cup experience he could have been a handy winger for us at the end of this year

 

[WesternSuburbsBoy]

You can target almost any player after a loss and more so when teams lose more than they win. In the games we won when the whole team performed well Bula completely outshone Will Kennedy and in the Parra game featured in the winning try exactly as a full back with an attacking opportunity in position should do.
Lower place teams are consistently inconsistent.
He is nowhere near the best FB but he is as hindered as any young player could be, learning his craft in a key position in a wooden spoon team.

The best thing about Bula is he has all the fundamentals of a really good fullback & i’m confident that the more games he plays the more the attacking side of his game will develop. It’s easy to forget he’s only played 24 games in his career.

 

[batboy]

IMO he’s okay. Probably our first winger picked of he’s here.

I find it odd that everyone writes him off as a dud. Someone with nearly 150 first grade games to his name at 25 while people are going crazy over another guy in that same team with 14 NRL games at 22 (Schiller).

If Cotric is reasonably priced and fully fit, he’s worth a shot. Rather use a top 30 spot for him than Alaimalo.

One is on his way up (And playing solid NRL)
The other has played 50 odd games in the last 5 years, And not been considered NRL level for most of them.
They blamed the Bulldogs, But leaving hasn't helped him....

You can have your opinion, I'll go off what I'm watching - Not what could have been, way back when....

 

[The Chad]

Kikau last few games for the Dogs I've seen have been top shelf...
He's not the problem at the Dogs.

Id argue the same for Bateman

 

[Demps]

Is the Alaimalo stuff speculation or something that you have heard? I knew it was a long shot and he is up there in age but I thought with a bit of cup experience he could have been a handy winger for us at the end of this year

Yeah, I have heard from reliable sources he won't be at the club.

Another union signing that didn't work out for us.

I liked his highlight video, wanted him to do well.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

IMO he’s okay. Probably our first winger picked of he’s here.

I find it odd that everyone writes him off as a dud. Someone with nearly 150 first grade games to his name at 25 while people are going crazy over another guy in that same team with 14 NRL games at 22 (Schiller).

If Cotric is reasonably priced and fully fit, he’s worth a shot. Rather use a top 30 spot for him than Alaimalo.

I’m not against it but also trying to be real re expectations of him.

Do people really think he is a game changer & meter eater winger we need on the wing?

He has been average for the last few years at NRL level. He has been going ok in Cup however.

I agree re Alaimalo, & with Tupou injured Cotric would be a walk up starter. Personally would prefer Turuva who would probably come at the same cost or close to it and is 4yrs younger.

 

[boonboon]

I’m not against it but also trying to be real re expectations of him.

Do people really think he is a game changer & meter eater winger we need on the wing?

He has been average for the last few years at NRL level. He has been going ok in Cup however.

I agree re Alaimalo, & with Tupou injured Cotric would be a walk up starter. Personally would prefer Turuva who would probably come at the same cost or close to it and is 4yrs younger.

Cotric us absolutely a meter eater and would be coming much cheaper then Turuva.

Not sure if he will get back to his Origin and test form but he is young enough.

 

[weststigerman]

I’m not against it but also trying to be real re expectations of him.

Do people really think he is a game changer & meter eater winger we need on the wing?

He has been average for the last few years at NRL level. He has been going ok in Cup however.

I agree re Alaimalo, & with Tupou injured Cotric would be a walk up starter. Personally would prefer Turuva who would probably come at the same cost or close to it and is 4yrs younger.

If it’s between Turuva and Cotric at the same price then I agree but given they’re both off contract I think Turuva is much higher market value for a longer contract.

 

[BAGNF05]

Cotric us absolutely a meter eater and would be coming much cheaper then Turuva.

Not sure if he will get back to his Origin and test form but he is young enough.

Up to Benji to have a chat to him and see if the fire burns to get back to being a top standard winger. He is good in yardage when he’s playing well and a noted finisher. Two things we need badly.

 

[Tigers_Wests]

Yeah, I have heard from reliable sources he won't be at the club.

Another union signing that didn't work out for us.

I liked his highlight video, wanted him to do well.

The "union" signing we should have gone for is Skelton from dogs. Stuck behind some players over there, I would be happy to take a punt on him. Plenty of upside and his metre making should suit Benji's style.

 

[KCTiger2]

Yeah, I have heard from reliable sources he won't be at the club.

Another union signing that didn't work out for us.

I liked his highlight video, wanted him to do well.

Is it cause he isn’t good enough or just getting on with the playing group or coach or something? Or is it just that he wants to go back to nz and play union again?

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Is it cause he isn’t good enough or just getting on with the playing group or coach or something? Or is it just that he wants to go back to nz and play union again?

I worry about his knee that is always strapped & sometimes seems to favour it. May be a chronic thing who knows.

 

[BAGNF05]

I worry about his knee that is always strapped & sometimes seems to favour it. May be a chronic thing who knows.

Good top 30 addition 👎

 

[WesternSuburbsBoy]

Yeah, I have heard from reliable sources he won't be at the club.

Another union signing that didn't work out for us.

I liked his highlight video, wanted him to do well.

I think people on the forum get way too enticed by highlights packages haha ala Lobb & Alaimalo

 

[Coastie_Tiger]

I know we need outside backs but Cotric gives me Nofo vibes. Maybe for the rest of this year and the next as a stop gap.
I wouldn't be falling over myself to give him anything substantial.

 

[Roar_Power]

IMO he’s okay. Probably our first winger picked of he’s here.

I find it odd that everyone writes him off as a dud. Someone with nearly 150 first grade games to his name at 25 while people are going crazy over another guy in that same team with 14 NRL games at 22 (Schiller).

If Cotric is reasonably priced and fully fit, he’s worth a shot. Rather use a top 30 spot for him than Alaimalo.

Agree with you - I would have Cotric over Alaimalo.

But Cotric a few years ago is vastly different to Cotric now. He has gone from the penthouse to the outhouse.

 

[Roar_Power]

Yeah, I have heard from reliable sources he won't be at the club.

Another union signing that didn't work out for us.

I liked his highlight video, wanted him to do well.

Reilly would have been a better hold than signing Alaimalo.

 

[momo_amp_medo]

We’ve really only had shocking game. Did anyone really expect us to win yesterday? We won’t next week either. We just need to show some heart.

Not surprising.

I’m sorry to repeat myself but …. our top 30 roster is extremely poor, particularly past first 20 or so. And even then there are few there that are not living up to their potential and/or are at best just reserve grade standard.

…. we might jag another few wins but I don’t expect much.

The challenge for Richo and Benji is to figure out how to clear cap space and introduce quality for next year.