Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

balmain boy said:
Makes sense to give him a train and trial. Is he a better prospect than Ngutlik? He's not as fast as Jimmy, but is all around more developed than him too.
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I honestly can't see how the club hasn't got Jimmy signed up for a couple years - Train and Trial at least....
Kid was making waves in the media as a part timer, Get him training full time and re-habbed properly and get him around the top squad....

The calibre of most of the development players we've signed up and have no room for this fella is stupidity....
I'd be buying him before the likes of Tumeth, Matamua, Cini, Hoffman and upteen other wasted development deals.
 
balmain boy said:
Makes sense to give him a train and trial. Is he a better prospect than Ngutlik? He's not as fast as Jimmy, but is all around more developed than him too.
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Definitely worth a look at, not many outside backs regularly making the metres he is.
The stats for his team mate and back rower Asher O’Donnell also look very good.
He is 21y.o and in his first season of Qld Cup, I ‘d say he would also be getting monitored by NRL clubs for a potential Train & Trial contract also.
On a wider note does anyone know the contract status of 18y.o Logan Spinks currently with the Bulldogs ?
A current NSW u/19’s rep he is the prototype tall rangy edge back rower and looks an exceptional prospect. When considering the Bulldogs have a log jam of edge back row talent in Kikau, Jacob Preston and the newly signed Sitili Tupouniua surely if he has a good manager he’d be suggesting he head elsewhere for better opportunity ?
 
Tucker said:
I dont get what his point is here.
Coming last is an indication of how the entire club has fared during the year. If we revell in the praise of securing the title as he has done on 2 occasions, then we have to cop some shit for securing the spoon which he has also done twice.
Both matter.
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What’s not to get ? He’s basically saying not wollow in your lowest points , as your lowest points and your highest highs are that rare in the grand scheme of things that don’t emphasise on them .
That’s the gist of what I took out of that attitude . That’s why he referenced “I’ve won as many spoons as I have premierships” .
I don’t think he’s dismissing the spoons , and the lessons that Need to be learnt and rectified , but rather they’re not something to hyper fixate on .
 
BlackWhiteGold said:
I'm starting the 'give Ronald Philitoga a T&T contract' bandwagon. The Jeral Skelton of Qld Cup!

Another 200m & 86m PCM for Easts Tigers yesterday earning MOM honours. Missed last season with an ACL.

Richo will have his finger on the pulse with his links to the Easts Tigers, could he be the next Faataape, Hope?

https://www.qrl.com.au/news/2024/08...-reigning-premiers-end-season-with-gutsy-win/

https://www.qrl.com.au/players/qrl-premiership/brisbane-tigers/ronald-philitoga/


As @balmain boy mentioned is a Balmain junior & Shannon Gallant has a charter to bring promising WT pathways players who left back to the club (i.e. Tom Fisher, Jaxson Rahme).
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We should try and join forces with clubs like Easts Tigers , and then Pommy Tigers in England , does This make sense.
 
balmain boy said:
He's had 4-5 god games throughout his career. He super erratic, he's lazy, slow, dumb. We should offload him in a heartbeat if we can. He's had his chance and proven that he's injury prone, error prone and unable to perform to a high standard in first grade. He wouldn't be top 17 at any club, he would be a train and trial at most clubs, or a no 30 contract, minimum wage experienced backup. For 2 more years at 350k it's awful value for us and we need to be ruthless and eliminate him.
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I have To'a in the mix for players to make available to other clubs along with Bateman, Naden & Sullivan. I rate Staines ahead of him as he brings versatility, effort, a good attitude & speed.

I reckon Richo had a subtle dig about him & a couple of others in a previous interview when he said he won't be letting players go to international duty if they have an injury. To'a was one who returned from internationals back into the rehab group.
 
balmain boy said:
You can sign as many players to contracts as you want. You can't register it with the NRL until you have the top 30 spots free. Dogs couldn't technically sign Kikau until almost 6 months after he actually signed. Easier to move players on in the offseason than mid way through the season and have players moping around angry all the time.
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Thanks for clarifying @balmain boy
 
balmain boy said:
He's had 4-5 god games throughout his career. He super erratic, he's lazy, slow, dumb. We should offload him in a heartbeat if we can. He's had his chance and proven that he's injury prone, error prone and unable to perform to a high standard in first grade. He wouldn't be top 17 at any club, he would be a train and trial at most clubs, or a no 30 contract, minimum wage experienced backup. For 2 more years at 350k it's awful value for us and we need to be ruthless and eliminate him.
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“God games” sound worth hanging on to

Some harsh judgement there but you’re definitely welcome to your opinion

Let’s see what Benji & Richo decide but he does have a contract out to the end of 26
 
426Tlgerland said:
We should try and join forces with clubs like Easts Tigers , and then Pommy Tigers in England , does This make sense.
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If a deal could be done it would be perfect to allow our emerging players to grow.
Players such as Matamua, Tumeth, Kit, Sukkar, Faagatu, Saukuru and Feledy could all potentially become much better players if playing Qld Cup for Easts Tigers.
 
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balmain boy said:
He's had 4-5 god games throughout his career. He super erratic, he's lazy, slow, dumb. We should offload him in a heartbeat if we can. He's had his chance and proven that he's injury prone, error prone and unable to perform to a high standard in first grade. He wouldn't be top 17 at any club, he would be a train and trial at most clubs, or a no 30 contract, minimum wage experienced backup. For 2 more years at 350k it's awful value for us and we need to be ruthless and eliminate him.
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Yep him and Naden out , keep Staines
 
426Tlgerland said:
If it’s his agent who is trying to stir up shit Richo can go to the NRL with proof and fix the issue , 1 phone call will fix it ( HI. Agent it’s Richo , keep stirring shit and Galvin plays reserve for reserves next 2 years ,
cheers
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What do you mean trying ?

He has been stirring shit all year …
 
batboy said:
I honestly can't see how the club hasn't got Jimmy signed up for a couple years - Train and Trial at least....
Kid was making waves in the media as a part timer, Get him training full time and re-habbed properly and get him around the top squad....

The calibre of most of the development players we've signed up and have no room for this fella is stupidity....
I'd be buying him before the likes of Tumeth, Matamua, Cini, Hoffman and upteen other wasted development deals.
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His defense on the weekend was woeful. Lacked effort and efficiency. I am honestly baffled about how much this forum loves a 23 year old injury riddled winger who can't defend and regularly played Sydney Shield and Ron massey and now apparently he deserves a shot at NRL.

Please watch him play before forming a bias and silly opinion on the bloke.
 
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