Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Tiger Stripes]

We're in the market to add a few to the pack.

Sincerely hope so.

 

[user118245]

Based on team selections throughout the 2024 season, I would presume AJ Brimson is on the outter at the Titans.
I know he’s been injury prone, so would be a little bit risky on big money, but a fit and healthy AJ Brimson is elite.
If the Titans were prepared to chip in 100k of his wages to help balance their Salary Cap, a player such as AJ Brimson could be brilliant for us.
I know Bula fans would be up in arms, but a switch to centre or wing could potentially see an even better version of Jahream.

Might have to disagree there, he’s a good player but signed until 2030, so likely lots of times for injuries with his past all while on 700k if GC chip in 100k

 

[Robbie's Love Child]

And then you realised we have Klemmer twal and 10 minute Hunt

RCG would've been another piss poor signing in the mold of Packer, Mbye etc. He is 31 and going downhill rapidly, the Titans will rue that signing in a year's time.

 

[Tom Shines]

They aint real sharp...they swallowed To'os story on his game day brekky of 6 coke zeros, large chips and brekky burger

it’s getting really tough for the journalists to find a new angle on the Panthers after 5 GFs in a row ..

There is seriously an article in the Telegraph today about the Panthers bus driver that takes them to the ground 😑

We really need some new teams at the top next year

 

[liltiger]

Can't see how Titans could have 4 forwards on 800k+, 2 only whom on over a million

Might be a fire sale soon

 

[liltiger]

Sincerely hope so.

We should hear something about Hetherington next week if he's on his way or not. Maybe we are just waiting for an answer before chasing anyone else.

 

[liltiger]

it’s getting really tough for the journalists to find a new angle on the Panthers after 5 GFs in a row ..

There is seriously an article in the Telegraph today about the Panthers bus driver that takes them to the ground 😑

We really need some new teams at the top next year

If the Panthers win 4 in a row that's a remarkable feat, and I absolutely hate them. I wonder how long it will take for another club to top it with 5 in a row ?
It was only a few years ago the "experts" were saying how hard it was to win 2 in a row in the salary cap era.

 

[tiger_one]

Massive that Penrith is going so well in a time when there's other formidable teams around too.

But let's not forget history, and the feat of the St George team that won ELEVEN consecutive grand finals - 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, and 1966.

Now THAT is some sort of miracle.

 

[Furious1]

Massive that Penrith is going so well in a time when there's other formidable teams around too.

But let's not forget history, and the feat of the St George team that won ELEVEN consecutive grand finals - 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, and 1966.

Now THAT is some sort of miracle.

Done without a salary cap though yeah?

 

[Tucker]

Massive that Penrith is going so well in a time when there's other formidable teams around too.

But let's not forget history, and the feat of the St George team that won ELEVEN consecutive grand finals - 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, and 1966.

Now THAT is some sort of miracle.

That record is tainted as they had no cap and loaded their sides with great players who were well trained under the unlimited tackle rules.
As soon as limited tackle sets began, their dominance was broken. They were also amateurs.
These Penrith and Melbourne outfits we’ve seen over the past 6 years would have consistently put 50 on them.

 

[TSP]

That record is tainted as they had no cap and loaded their sides with great players who were well trained under the unlimited tackle rules.
As soon as limited tackle sets began, their dominance was broken. They were also amateurs.
These Penrith and Melbourne outfits we’ve seen over the past 6 years would have consistently put 50 on them.

i respectfully disagree with the general thesis.

Maybe you’re forgetting historic relativity in that all the clubs were playing under the same set of rules at the time.

They were extraordinary.

Comparing the eras in that way, I think there’s a number of troublesome variables.

In that time and place they were super smug.

But where we agree is that if we could pack our side into the Tardis and let them loose on those dragons, we’d be running up scores against them, the likes of which we’ve never seen.

 

[just old magpie]

That record is tainted as they had no cap and loaded their sides with great players who were well trained under the unlimited tackle rules.
As soon as limited tackle sets began, their dominance was broken. They were also amateurs.
These Penrith and Melbourne outfits we’ve seen over the past 6 years would have consistently put 50 on them.

Typical tucker bs

 

[Buttface]

Massive that Penrith is going so well in a time when there's other formidable teams around too.

But let's not forget history, and the feat of the St George team that won ELEVEN consecutive grand finals - 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, and 1966.

Now THAT is some sort of miracle.

I’m pretty sure we were robbed in more than 1 of those 11.

 

[426Tlgerland]

Are we looking at anyone that’s a chance , any intell around
anyone left yet from our Shat side of the roster

 

[Shoes]

i respectfully disagree with the general thesis.

Maybe you’re forgetting historic relativity in that all the clubs were playing under the same set of rules at the time.

They were extraordinary.

Comparing the eras in that way, I think there’s a number of troublesome variables.

In that time and place they were super smug.

But where we agree is that if we could pack our side into the Tardis and let them loose on those dragons, we’d be running up scores against them, the likes of which we’ve never seen.

Interesting discussion! What would happen when they had the ball! Unlimited sets ( modern teams struggle to defend for 12 tackles) limited interchange, competitive scrums play the ball, 3 yard rule etc. I would be surprised if a 2024 side would cope- it is beyond their experience. The reverse would also be true.

 

[boonboon]

Interesting discussion! What would happen when they had the ball! Unlimited sets ( modern teams struggle to defend for 12 tackles) limited interchange, competitive scrums play the ball, 3 yard rule etc. I would be surprised if a 2024 side would cope- it is beyond their experience. The reverse would also be true.

Also the modern side would have to work full day's all week then train, no pysio, no assistant coaches to pander to every need, etc, etc

 

[Aceshigh]

Also the modern side would have to work full day's all week then train, no pysio, no assistant coaches to pander to every need, etc, etc

And straight to the pub after training to sink a few coldies and maybe get into a stink , those were the days

 

[Tiger Tarl]

Interesting discussion indeed.

I believe Penrith deserve all the success they have (despite us being dogged by Ivan) as they are losing players every year because of the salary cap and still manage to win, as opposed to Storm who never really accepted they were found cheating, kept the big three together (plus Bellamy) somehow and still claim those stripped titles like they deserved them.

Also [WARNING CONSPIRACY THEORY ALERT] it is interesting that since V'landys took over the NRL (end of 2019) we have had the most stable NRL tables in the modern era (ie. roughly the same teams at the top and same teams at the bottom). I won't name names but knowing some people heavily involved in the racing industry and with ties to the NRL chairman, there is a real incentive so to speak for the frontrunners to run front and the smokies to stay smoking. Betting agencies have a lot of weight in our game and we don't talk about it. Not saying they dictate results at all but it is an interesting coincidence that some in the industry talk about behind closed doors. [END CONSPIRACY THEORY]

Here's hoping next year we can prove this wrong and climb the ladder, get some more troops and push for a real run for the premiership in 2026.

 

[Ron Brodrick's Spirit]

That record is tainted as they had no cap and loaded their sides with great players who were well trained under the unlimited tackle rules.
As soon as limited tackle sets began, their dominance was broken. They were also amateurs.
These Penrith and Melbourne outfits we’ve seen over the past 6 years would have consistently put 50 on them.

There is no credible way to compare different eras.
There will be no more discussion of this matter.
Any future posts on this matter will be charged a fee of $2k per word payable to me under my rights as a traveller enforcing Magna Carta, not being a corporate entity engaged in business therefore not having a registered name.
By reading this post you all agree to my terms.

 

[PrattenParkMagpie]

Interesting discussion indeed.

I believe Penrith deserve all the success they have (despite us being dogged by Ivan) as they are losing players every year because of the salary cap and still manage to win, as opposed to Storm who never really accepted they were found cheating, kept the big three together (plus Bellamy) somehow and still claim those stripped titles like they deserved them.

Also [WARNING CONSPIRACY THEORY ALERT] it is interesting that since V'landys took over the NRL (end of 2019) we have had the most stable NRL tables in the modern era (ie. roughly the same teams at the top and same teams at the bottom). I won't name names but knowing some people heavily involved in the racing industry and with ties to the NRL chairman, there is a real incentive so to speak for the frontrunners to run front and the smokies to stay smoking. Betting agencies have a lot of weight in our game and we don't talk about it. Not saying they dictate results at all but it is an interesting coincidence that some in the industry talk about behind closed doors. [END CONSPIRACY THEORY]

Here's hoping next year we can prove this wrong and climb the ladder, get some more troops and push for a real run for the premiership in 2026.

And since 2013 (12 seasons) only 3 sides have claimed the minor premiership, those being the ones who finished 1, 2 and 3 this year.