Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Sully]

We dont follow the blue prints of the top squads.
Galvin touches the ball a lot...way more than his halves partners.

Agreed but he has been the only constant with Sullivan, Sezer and Latu in the 7 due to injury, form, suspension so I would suggest he has been told to run it by the rookie coach.
Next year he will be less as Luai will demand the ball more.

 

[Kaito]

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“He let Benji know in no uncertain terms that he thinks Benji treats the senior players as though they’re rookies and he treats the rookies as though they’re senior players.

“So, they’ve had a big bust up.”

“Benji was giving an honest appraisal of what he thought of John’s performance,” Hooper said.

“John didn’t appreciate it and just went ‘I’ve had enough of this - I am sick of you treating the senior players like we’re kids’.

“And in fairness to the Tigers kids they have been their best players - (Lachlan) Galvin, Fonua Pole, Jahream Bula.


* this is information from Hooper, so taken with a grain of salt, as I highly doubt he was in the room.

Bateman will be back, hopefully refreshed we need
him at second row, he'll play better with new structure

 

[The Chad]

The 94% in first grade would be acceptable except that he only averages 20 minutes. He is not a big power forward nor should fatigue be a factor in that sample.

The 91% tackle efficiency is actually poor for a prop. Yes fatigue could be a factor and the accompanying running metres are very good but you'd be hard pressed finding a prop with lower tackle efficiency. As an example our own Jordan Miller, widely and rightly criticised for not yet being up to it in defence has a 91.5% tackle efficiency.

I see your point about having been a part of the Storm system and having played under some very good coaches. The reverse of that is also true. He has been considered surplus to requirements at each club he has played for. I'm not even sure he has ever even been offered an extension by any of his clubs since reaching first grade?, Rather always just told to look elsewhere.

That's fair enough too. I'd argue the 91% efficiency, given the minutes played, is being brushed aside a little too easily though.

In the last few weeks the forum has wanted Royce Hunt (39 minutes his longest playing stint all season- 88% tackle efficiency), NAS (Roughly 30-40 minutes a game, 90% efficiency), Willison (between 20-40 minutes a game @ 94% efficient) & RCG (50-60 minutes a game at 88% efficient). All these guys play lower minutes & outside of Willison- worse tackling efficiency.

There are very, very few middles that play 80 minutes with this kind of return- admittedly at a lower level.

I'm just saying- he'd be a fairly easy get, not breaking the bank, and for fairly low risk.

 

[Kaito]

I wouldn't be surprised if Latu becomes a lock. He is similar size to many locks this year and has good defence and a good passing game.

My thoughts as well. Makes the most sense

 

[stephen]

Erin Clarke has really surprised me. He is playing great in the middle and his ability to engage the line like the good locks do is outstanding.

Very aggressive. Loves a battle.

 

[Dennisspicer1]

But Holmes’ old Sharks teammate, Jack Bird, has spoken to Benji Marshall about a possible shift to the Tigers having been granted permission to test the market despite having a year left on his Dragons deal.

Bird has struggled to find a consistent spot in the Dragons’ line-up this season and recently chatted with Marshall about his future. The Tigers are yet to decide whether they will pursue the 29-year-old and haven’t tabled a formal offer

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Oh please no to Bird.

 

[mtd#2]

Yes it is up for discussion. The evidence is against him. Dont be fooled by his busy workrate and good motor. He hasnt done much this year to help us win games. 3 wins from 19 digs says he hasnt been effective in the halves.

You could use the 3 wins from 19 against any player and say they havent been effective.

You can do better than that.

 

[WesternSuburbsBoy]

In your opinion. We havent seen him used there yet so that cant be substantiated.
I dont think he is a NRL level 5/8 based on 2024 form as described above.
That is also largely opinion but there is more substance to mine than yours so far.

Well pretty much every Rugby League expert has commented on how good of a job he’s been doing at 5/8 & how he will be a star there for years to come but yes there is more substance to your opinion & you are right as always.

 

[Demps]

Bateman will be back, hopefully refreshed we need
him at second row, he'll play better with new structure

Won't be upset either way eh...

 

[Kaito]

Won't be upset either way eh...

He'll come back with some confidence hopefully
After a few wins hopefully with Warrington and be
ready to lead again. If not free up spot & cash 🤝

 

[Vicious]

Bateman will be back, hopefully refreshed we need
him at second row, he'll play better with new structure

I thought he was deported for impersonating a rugby league player ?

 

[Telltails]

I love Gutho. I would take him in a heartbeat at the right price for a couple of seasons. On one leg he is twice the player of most of our blokes.

 

[Demps]

He'll come back with some confidence hopefully
After a few wins hopefully with Warrington and be
ready to lead again. If not free up spot & cash 🤝

Got my 5 ready to go from the top 30 that need to go to free up spots.

He's 1 of them 🤣

 

[stephen]

One thing with Dragons signing Holmes is that should take them out of the picture to make a play for Staggs or Cobbo come Nov 1 or Averillo for next season.

That should leave us versus Roosters for a quality strike centre (add potentially Taylan May to the list down-the-track).

There were rumblings a couple of months ago that Averillo was homesick & now with Junior Tupou going that way, maybe he would be a better value signing. We can send To'a to the Dolphins as a sign of goodwill.

Send Toa as an act of goodwill??
Nice "gift" BWG!!

 

[stephen]

I love Gutho. I would take him in a heartbeat at the right price for a couple of seasons. On one leg he is twice the player of most of our blokes.

100% Tails.
Seems like such a flog but absolute competitor.

 

[Kaito]

Got my 5 ready to go from the top 30 that need to go to free up spots.

He's 1 of them 🤣

I just saw that, good list haha maybe add sukkar
Broederlow is coming along very nicely indeed

 

[BAGNF05]

Oh please no to Bird.

Yeah hard pass.

 

[Kaito]

I thought he was deported for impersonating a rugby league player ?

I think he misses real winters the poor lad

 

[851]

Hooper thinks Gutho to the Dragons.

Jack Bird would be a no thanks from me also.

Not sure how they will fit Hunt on a bomb plus Cook and Holmes, then add Gutherson

 

[Harvey]

Gutherson is a great footballer. He has the never say die spirit and is a smart player. And is probably a gronk. I'd think we should sign him immediately!

I cannot recall a player falling off a cliff as quickly and obviously as he has this year