Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

Halbrowne61 said:
Well look at Bromwich and Nicholls, pedestrian props but play a role at Phins.
Major difference is that Phins primarily win their matches through their backs.

Our issue, pedestrian forwards and pedestrian backs = wooden spoon !
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Major difference is they have a good coach. Like Bellamy can get the best out of what they are dealt. Unlike Roosters or Bulldogs.
 
TSP said:
Lol.

Safety in numbers too.

I’ve got most of next years membership covered by a sly bet I laid in April-see below. They have shortened to $3.50 now.

If the dragons can actually jag it, @Tucker might start taking me a bit more seriously.

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He’s called the last two spoons for us in pre-season too, but I’m too much of a pussycat and it’s $1.01.

Gamble responsibly folks, stay off the machines etc, it’s all a joke and rigged, I can assure you.
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make sure you cash this ticket quick if you win … people can just scan the bar code and get the money …. A mate of mine did this on Melbourne Cup day to another mate who was bragging about winning the trifecta and sent through a photo of his ticket before he cashed it out … we made him squirm for a bit before giving him the money back
 
A mate of mine.. well, I have no mates, an acquaintence of mine scanned his bar code on his phone - got scammed for everything else on his phone. You are right. Get your money quickly.
 
The Chad said:
I don't think there is a lack of effort, that Benji has lost the team or even that we are playing any worse than the last few seasons.

If anything- the efforts from the players, despite the bad results, should be the focus.

Bula chasing down the Sharks winger after the intercept. Pole running down Trindall despite the scoreline.

There is still a significant balance issue in the squad when it comes to output from key positions. There is also a significant lack of experience across the squad.

We cannot generate momentum. We cannot get across the tryline or maintain pressure the way most sides do. More concerningly- we cannot win physical contests in defence & put the opposition on the floor. And lastly, we do not promote the football.

Some of those things are being taught. Some of those things are addressed by Luai & Turuva. Some of those things will become less of an issue as guys like Latu Fainu, Makasini, Fa'agutu, Miller etc become part of the matchday squad.

Mostly- we have depth issues. If we are injured- the quality of player brought in is not (currently) up to a standard that negates any drop off. Additionally, we don't have the quality in the depth to push & replace some players who are holding 1st grade spots & not exceeding. And while our half & five-eight are upgraded from last year, I would bet there are only a very small amount of teams that would play Sezar or Galvin in their top squad this year.

Most scoff at being called a development club, but our squad is simply that- developing. So many juniors filling roster spots- we are going to encounter issues until they either get filtered out or force their way into 1st grade (note- force their way, not play) I'm still firmly believing we are going the right way.

It's not skill we need to add. It's players that stop us being bullied. It's ok to lose & learn. Having players cut through the middle simply because we cannot physically match up, is disheartening & doesn't give any skill players the chance to grow.

I think the team misses Alex Twal on the field. Sione Fainu, Sam Fainu & Pole offer pretty much all the 'skill' players needed to make our forwards effective. It's losing the one-on-one battles between Utoikamanu, Klemmer, Seyfarth etc in the middle that allow the opposition to build momentum. We lack guys that stop the opposition doing what they want.
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Tigers aren't a development club. They are a nursery for blooding young players for 1st grade, for other clubs to pilfer.
 
TSP said:
Letter to Richo just sent:

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I appreciate all the emotion you are feeling. I’m a 15 year paid up member. Worse, I run three memberships to increase the support. I just say this to demonstrate that I get the emotion.

And here comes the but.

But. How could you be confused that the 5 mins he spends reading and writing back to you helps the club?

Worse, you are implying he is so incompetent that he doesn’t know that what you are saying is an option.

Have you thought for a second that he has much more information than you, has a better football track record than you… is literally the best football administrator that we could have hoped for.

Instead you waste his time so you feel better about doing something. Our ONLY option right now is to back Richardson and give him time.
 
Mccarry said:
I appreciate all the emotion you are feeling. I’m a 15 year paid up member. Worse, I run three memberships to increase the support. I just say this to demonstrate that I get the emotion.

And here comes the but.

But. How could you be confused that the 5 mins he spends reading and writing back to you helps the club?

Worse, you are implying he is so incompetent that he doesn’t know that what you are saying is an option.

Have you thought for a second that he has much more information than you, has a better football track record than you… is literally the best football administrator that we could have hoped for.

Instead you waste his time so you feel better about doing something. Our ONLY option right now is to back Richardson and give him time.
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What is the expected outcome? Haha he reply’s saying that’s a fantastic idea I had not thought of that I’ll go and hire some one
 
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