The only people clamouring for Lobb had obviously never seen him play,his form in the reggies for us was not good and the same at the dragons
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The only people clamouring for Lobb had obviously never seen him play,his form in the reggies for us was not good and the same at the dragons
I think it was a good signing on minimum wage. You just would not expect him to be playing too much first grade. Cover only.
Tom Shines
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but he is not on minimum wage … he negotiated more money after initially being offered the minimum …
TV Ted Ellery
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Doueihi will drop himself to KOE next week if he lives by his own words.
"The more I get close to the boys in these next few weeks and the more I can take charge of the team, I can sort of be that dominant figure and help pull some of these younger blokes in line and show them what the standards are at this club."
"If they're not living up to the standards that I feel and the other leaders feel are the benchmark, then they can go and sit back in reserve grade as far as I'm concerned."
Returning star's blunt message to battling Tigers
'Pull these younger blokes into line'
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Doueihi will drop himself to KOE next week if he lives by his own words.
"The more I get close to the boys in these next few weeks and the more I can take charge of the team, I can sort of be that dominant figure and help pull some of these younger blokes in line and show them what the standards are at this club."
"If they're not living up to the standards that I feel and the other leaders feel are the benchmark, then they can go and sit back in reserve grade as far as I'm concerned."
Returning star's blunt message to battling Tigers
'Pull these younger blokes into line'
Pigs will fly before that happens
17.Seyfarth for his effort on the field each game
TV Ted Ellery
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As an old Balmain fan, 96-98 were competitive. 1999 had some blowouts but we still won something like 8/10 at home.
These last three years have been worse than any other in my time. And even with Luai coming next season, I can't see things getting better.
TV Ted Ellery
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Unfortunately, Olam is just as likely to be medically retired.
Tom Shines
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or it’s just wishful thinking… I would be surprised at this stage if that happens …
It’s actually astounding how many first grade quality players we have (or don’t have).
We don’t need world beaters, we need some hard nosed consistent first graders.
The biggest issue is having top 30 spots filled with either kids that are nowhere near ready and complete unknowns or players who are contributing nothing but we can’t move on.
Were in a bad spot.
Tom Shines
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Surprises me that Richo hasn’t done more about turning over the roster…he has been here long enough now …nothing in months since Turuva … there are too many young kids in the Top 30… they are years away from being consistent competent NRL first graders
supercoach
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Good sides need to make one or two top ups a year.We need to make 15. That’s why it’s near impossible to climb off the floor. Also any good players we have will walk when the time is right due lack of success. It is a catch 22 situation
Tom Shines
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I wouldn’t say it’s impossible… look at the Dogs …
Not as extreme , but the Warriors overhauled their roster pretty well 18 months ago
BlackWhiteGold
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Anyone prefer Stefano at $800k than Royce Hunt at $500k after last night? Anyone?
BlackWhiteGold
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Issue we face once again is how hard it will be for us to sign the right players without paying way 'overs'.
Almost impossible anyone of quality now so our recruitment will have to be very strategic with high-effort players that are positive influences on their team mates, experienced and very good defensively.
I'd say ESL is our best option - examples Morgan Knowles, Tim Lafai (1+1 deal), Sione Matu;ita etc.
Almost impossible anyone of quality now so our recruitment will have to be very strategic with high-effort players that are positive influences on their team mates, experienced and very good defensively.
I'd say ESL is our best option - examples Morgan Knowles, Tim Lafai (1+1 deal), Sione Matu;ita etc.
Tom Shines
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Tim Lafai … 33 years old
A question you keep dodging is who and where are we getting the better replacement players from ?
I have plenty of ideas as do many of our forum members, I have never seen you once offer a solution.
Good old bellyache got us a good one there,and our idiots fell for it
weststigerman
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You can’t medically retire someone unless it’s a new injury. Everyone knew his knee was cooked but we signed him for 3 years anyway.
