Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Vicious]

Walker would be an outstanding bench player coming on at lock but also covering Hooker, the halves and centre. I mean how great would it be to have those spots covered by a quality player if injuries strike during a game. It makes so much sense to make a play for him.

I think Dylan Walker starting and interchanging with Latu Fainu throughout the game would allow our attack to be extremely dangerous for the full 80 minutes if we have a decent team around them.
I realise defending is not a major strength for either of them, but think the benefits we would get from their attack and freeing up Luai, Galvin and Bula would far outweigh any defensive concerns.
I would be looking at Dylan Walker starting at 13 and playing approx 40 minutes per game, Latu Fainu and Talyn Da Silva competing for the number 14 role to play 20 mins at 13 and 20 mins at 9 ((40 mins in total) and the other 20 minutes at 13 to be covered by a bigger body such as Pole, Seyfarth or Twal.

 

[king_sirro]

I think Dylan Walker starting and interchanging with Latu Fainu throughout the game would allow our attack to be extremely dangerous for the full 80 minutes if we have a decent team around them.
I realise defending is not a major strength for either of them, but think the benefits we would get from their attack and freeing up Luai, Galvin and Bula would far outweigh any defensive concerns.

I actually think both hit quite hard in defence.

 

[Canadian Club]

I doubt Mason was referring to Knight as he said the Tigers have signed a ‘key’ Bulldogs player.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

I think Dylan Walker starting and interchanging with Latu Fainu throughout the game would allow our attack to be extremely dangerous for the full 80 minutes if we have a decent team around them.
I realise defending is not a major strength for either of them, but think the benefits we would get from their attack and freeing up Luai, Galvin and Bula would far outweigh any defensive concerns.
I would be looking at Dylan Walker starting at 13 and playing approx 40 minutes per game, Latu Fainu and Talyn Da Silva competing for the number 14 role to play 20 mins at 9 and 20 mins at 13 ((40 mins in total) and the other 20 minutes at 13 to be covered by a bigger body such as Pole, Seyfarth or Twal.

Walker is the utility depth player every club needs to have one of. Sure he has started to slow down but he is still effective.

He can cover so many positions at a pinch and play in the middle for 80mins at nrl standard.

He instantly would make our team better

 

[Vicious]

I actually think both hit quite hard in defence.

They do both hit hard, it’s more their defensive work rate that would be the issue.
But if they are only playing approx 40mins each per game, surely that allows them to rip in and go hard for that 40mins.

 

[Vicious]

Walker is the utility depth player every club needs to have one of. Sure he has started to slow down but he is still effective.

He can cover so many positions at a pinch and play in the middle for 80mins at nrl standard.

He instantly would make our team better

He’s a big on field talker/leader too which is an added bonus.

 

[Oldman]

We desperately need a Sam Burgess type forward. Someone who leads in a way that his team mates are scared not to follow

Couldn’t agree more,
We have no power in defence, no one who hits in a tackle that scares the opposition.
There is no fear taking hit ups against us.
We need to look for a couple of middle forwards that can hit.

 

[jadtiger]

So u would say no if we had the chance to sign JWH from the roooters , he is the worse ill_ disciplined player , but I would have him in a heart beat

If he played for us he would be out suspended the majority of the time

 

[bptiger 0]

Horsburgh
Hunt or Williams from sharks
Curran
With them and maybe one more are pack becomes competitive
We are looking for a centre , the broncos have a bloke playing in qld cup can remember his name but he has filled in for staggs a few times , he looks good . Think his name starts with A , long funny name

Found the name of that centre it is ,
Josh karapani
93kg 6’0
Age 22
He looked good the couple of times I seen him play

 

[king_sirro]

Couldn’t agree more,
We have no power in defence, no one who hits in a tackle that scares the opposition.
There is no fear taking hit ups against us.
We need to look for a couple of middle forwards that can hit.

Even a Martin Massella hitter will do.

Let's get Lincoln Withers in to teach these guys how to hit

 

[The Chad]

I doubt Mason was referring to Knight as he said the Tigers have signed a ‘key’ Bulldogs player.

3-4 key players was what he said.

He's got to be in the know, very heavily involved over there & will be part of whatever development Utoikamanu gets.

So, ok. Let's assume it's 3 'key' players. That would be guys that play & have a decent role in the club, I'd assume.

Obvious answer off the bat is Addo-Carr. Skelton is close to taking that spot anyway, saving the money on Addo-Carr at this stage is smart &, just as importantly, Addo-Carr is a Tartak client.

Young prop Chris Patolo is off contract & would be likely to lose his spot once Utoikamanu comes in anyway. He's played around 30 1st grade games in his career & could hold some value.

Liam Knight is also off contract.

Hayze Perham played a lot of fullback last season for the Dogs but can play centre & 5/8 as well- only 25 years old. Has a wicked step on him if he gets to unleash it.

Last name I'd put up is Ryan Sutton. Could this be our English player? He hasn't fit into the Bulldogs style & was told he could leave last year but hurt his knee & neck at one point.

If we come away with Addo-Carr, Sutton & Liam Knight, maybe Hayze Perham, this bolsters depth at worst & I'd imagine we would get at least 2 1st grade squad players there.

 

[teddy23]

Stefano to Melbourne offical....

 

[Coastie_Tiger]

Stefano to Melbourne offical....

Wow thought the dogs had him.

 

[The Chad]

Stefano to Melbourne offical....

Well, that throws my Willie Mason theory in the bin. 🙂

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Stefano to Melbourne offical....

We need to investigate NAS, Welsh or Kamakamica. One of those 3 would be a valuable addition to our roster.

 

[kade7]

🫡🫡🫡🫡 told ya’s

😂

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Best News really. Stef wasn't talking shit. The real deal. Love the guy. Hope he wins a comp or 2. If true.

 

[Tcat]

Kind of glad he's going there. No one gives a shit about Melbourne so Stefs development will seem less significant to me.

 

[851]

Just on Aiden Sezer...if his option has been taken up, we need a 180 from him next year.
His discipline this year has been awful.

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Need far more committment and self control next year from him.

I was looking through our charge sheets for the year early today and noticed that

 

[851]

Stefano to Melbourne offical....

Good, glad smug Gus missed his man