Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[hank37w]

Not the answer you are looking for- but you might find it interesting:

If play the ball speed means something but mostly nothing, what is a better metric? - The Rugby League Eye Test

Play the ball speed and “tunnel ball” has been in the NRL news cycle over the past week, on the back of a story by Adam Pengilly in THIS MASTHEAD the Sydney Morning Herald. In this article, Pengilly noted that as the Panthers ran down Parramatta during the final minutes of their game in Round...

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The last bit- tries scored after play of the balls....Luia & Royce Hunt rate high

One thing that I did get out of that article on play the ball speeds was that it confirmed what I have thought for a long while now is that there are so many players that don't touch the ball with their foot when they play the ball.

People were telling me that I was wrong and I was starting to think that I was imagining things, but no, this article basically confirmed what I suspected and that was that players were not playing the ball correctly.

Oh well, to their credit at least they noticed the other day that Lindsay Collins was facing the wrong goal line when he played the ball, so there is at least some glimmer of hope that they may pick up the odd play the ball indiscretion now and then. 🤣

The main issue I have with this is why do the NRL have a crack down on things like this for a number of weeks and then totally ignore it like it is no longer an issue of any significance?

Definitely not the biggest blight on the game but just typical of what they consistently do, crack down on things and then go on to ignore it as if it is no longer an issue of any importance.

 

[jrtiger]

Has anyone heard Toby Rudolph.
A mate who is a sharks supporter has told me apparently Rudolph will be here in 25.
I'm guessing if true we still have not freed up the roster spots. Hopefully some news at the presentation night next week

given his links to the Richardson family it's not entirely a surprise we've been linked.

I thought he stood up in the finals for Cronulla in all three games. if we managed to get that Toby Rudolf I'd be a happy man.

 

[Tom Shines]

'Alleged leak' creates 'ill feeling' between rival clubs

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Media leaks are only allowed when somebody wants to put the boot into the Tigers …

This Mole guy is another flea always looking to spin a negative story about the WT…

For a team that hasn’t done squat in 13 years … they sure have a lot of enemies in the media !

 

[Demps]

given his links to the Richardson family it's not entirely a surprise we've been linked.

I thought he stood up in the finals for Cronulla in all three games. if we managed to get that Toby Rudolf I'd be a happy man.

I'm not a big fan of Rudolf but this is a realistic comment.

We are a young squad and we could really use an experienced forward leader. We've tried before in the likes of Tamou and failed but I think Rudolf is no slouch.

Klemmer isn't exactly delivering that role and has been underwhelming, adding Rudolf to the pack transforms it quite positively. (Assuming we also sign #13 Kobe)

8. Toby Rudolf
9. Apisai Koroisau (C)
10. David Klemmer
11. Samuela Fainu
12. Jack Bird
13. Kobe Hetherington *

14. Latu Fainu or TDS
15. Alex (Twal or Seyfarth)
16. Fonua Pole
17. Royce Hunt

Some room for movement with Sione or Tim J, as well as what happens with Bateman ~ I don't think he'll be back though.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Media leaks are only allowed when somebody wants to put the boot into the Tigers …

This Mole guy is another flea always looking to spin a negative story about the WT…

For a team that hasn’t done squat in 13 years … they sure have a lot of enemies in the media !

He holds a grudge against the Tigers as a good mate of Sheens & McDonnell was a source of into for him.

Load of crap this story. As if the Tigers would leak this as it paints them in the more negative light plus Mestrov is the one quoted in the original story.

My money is on Warren Mac feeding Mole (Tony Adams) a load of sh*t!

 

[Demps]

He holds a grudge against the Tigers as a good mate of Sheens & McDonnell was a source of into for him.

Load of crap this story. As if the Tigers would leak this as it paints them in the more negative light plus Mestrov is the one quoted in the original story.

My money is on Warren Mac feeding Mole (Tony Adams) a load of sh*t!

Absolutely nothing story.

Some 16 year old joins a new club.
The 16 year old and his family wanted to keep it a secret ? Lol welcome to the real world.

News travels fast.

 

[Fish88]

I'm not a big fan of Rudolf but this is a realistic comment.

We are a young squad and we could really use an experienced forward leader. We've tried before in the likes of Tamou and failed but I think Rudolf is no slouch.

Klemmer isn't exactly delivering that role and has been underwhelming, adding Rudolf to the pack transforms it quite positively. (Assuming we also sign #13 Kobe)

8. Toby Rudolf
9. Apisai Koroisau (C)
10. David Klemmer
11. Samuela Fainu
12. Jack Bird
13. Kobe Hetherington *

14. Latu Fainu or TDS
15. Alex (Twal or Seyfarth)
16. Fonua Pole
17. Royce Hunt

Some room for movement with Sione or Tim J, as well as what happens with Bateman ~ I don't think he'll be back though.

Rudolph has been great at the tale end of this season.

Sharks have got some forward depth that’s for sure. Even Hamlin-Uele can’t get a look in.

 

[Demps]

Rudolph has been great at the tale end of this season.

Sharks have got some forward depth that’s for sure. Even Hamlin-Uele can’t get a look in.

I just can't believe HOW Parra always come out with the class signings

Lose some one then replace em with some one legitimate

They got Hopwood outta nowhere and now landed Jack Williams too.

Lose Talagi & land Lomax.

Their team always seems to improve, on paper, at least.

 

[Fish88]

Jack Williams apparently off to Parra. Good get for them (according to Mole).

 

[Camel2281]

I think you’re right. I do think if he does well again the Madge haters will just say he had an elite roster despite that same roster running 12th this year.

I didn’t think he’d come back here but he’s another good coach off the table should Benji continue to struggle next year.

Whether he does well at Brisbane or not. He did a poor job here. The fact he also had 4 seasons and made us progressively worse each year is fact

 

[Fish88]

Apparently Madge has come out and said Kobe won’t be released.

 

[Buttface]

I get angry and frustrated when I watch the Wests Tigers play.

I hope that hasn't affected the players and been the reason they have been shit all these years. 🤔

Well maybe if they stopped watching and started playing they’d win more.

 

[Tom Shines]

He holds a grudge against the Tigers as a good mate of Sheens & McDonnell was a source of into for him.

I have heard that ….but shouldnt he be unhappy with the previous management then who got rid of those two?

 

[Telltails]

Apparently Madge has come out and said Kobe won’t be released.

Can't see Maguire doing us any favours. Must be nice to be in the position he is with the Broncos holding all the aces instead of where he was with us.

 

[Tom Shines]

Absolutely nothing story.

Some 16 year old joins a new club.
The 16 year old and his family wanted to keep it a secret ? Lol welcome to the real world.

News travels fast.

Supposedly Large was very accommodated at the WT for a 16 yr old … Anyway ..so to get this straight ,,.. his family asks for a release …. And then they ask the club to keep it quiet until it suits them to announce it … so much entitlement

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Apparently Madge has come out and said Kobe won’t be released.

Nah said he is welcome to stay. In the end will come down to what Hetherington wants to do. Broncos need salary cap relief & releasing Kobe provides a bit of relief.

 

[Demps]

Supposedly Large was very accommodated at the WT for a 16 yr old … Anyway ..so to get this straight ,,.. his family asks for a release …. And then they ask the club to keep it quiet until it suits them to announce it … so much entitlement

The casual NRL fan doesn't even know who this kid is.

So there's a very low care factor around this from the greater community.

So there's that too.

 

[bptiger 0]

. . . . apart of course, from the 2 we already have ?

So do think the two we signed will make us a better team , I doubt it, papa is a huge lose

 

[Tigers_Wests]

Nah said he is welcome to stay. In the end will come down to what Hetherington wants to do. Broncos need salary cap relief & releasing Kobe provides a bit of relief.

Yeah if Kobe wants big minutes, he will still move on. He would remain a bench player with Madge in charge.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Rudolph has been great at the tale end of this season.

Sharks have got some forward depth that’s for sure. Even Hamlin-Uele can’t get a look in.

Props under contract for 2025 at Sharks even with Hunt & Williams gone ...

AFB
Kaufusi (option likely taken up)
Rudolph
Hazelton
Hamlin-Uele
Tapuha
Colquhoun

IMO that's one too many and a lot of % in salary cap taken up by props, I reckon one of Rudolph or Hamlin-Uele who both would be on decent coin will be allowed to explore options.

Either would be good for us!