Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[happy_tiger]

Modern forwards are as fit as hell and are far better defenders. They’d wear the old school guys out.
Modern halves are far bigger and more aggressive. Theyd pummel the line as would the three quarters. It’d be 6 old school forwards v the whole team.
There’s no way the 50’s boys could keep up.

I guess having them play under the old replacement rules or 10 interchange rules would make a big difference

 

[cktiger]

Only if they got hold of them. Which they wouldnt very often. There are plenty in the modern game who could punch on no worries.
Imagine a modern winger setting course for the corner v an old school winger. They’d score every single time. The old school defensive tactic of having the lock sweeping would be ripped to pieces by modern halves.
It would be a slaughter.

If they got hold of them?
It was the 3m rule back then…pretty hard not to get hold of someone.
Don’t forget contested scrums too… and unlimited tackles.
Plus no replacements running on and off.
Modern players would never win a scrum to have the ball.
As for wingers setting sail for the line?
There’s no one playing today as fast as a bloke like Ken Irvine… they would never have caught him.
Plus no try if you touch the corner post.
Impossible to compare the two games.

 

[Flippedy]

I don’t know who that is, but I’m keen.

He could be worse?

 

[Flippedy]

Did your source mention when this will be announced by the club ? Makes sense to wait til after the GF.. but his signing could influence others to join, so there is an interest to get it out there ASAP..

Don’t hold your breath on this one Tom, I think it’s BS. He’s contracted to Penrith for a few more years and there’s no way they’d be just letting him walk, not without a fight. They’re losing too many already.

 

[Dennisspicer1]

What does SEPPO mean.

 

[tiger_one]

What does SEPPO mean.

"The term seppo is Australian slang used to make fun of Americans. It's said to come from rhyming slang, with Yank rhyming with septic tank. Septic tank was ultimately shortened to seppo, with the O-ending common in Australian slang."

 

[Dennisspicer1]

Did your source mention when this will be announced by the club ? Makes sense to wait til after the GF.. but his signing could influence others to join, so there is an interest to get it out there ASAP..

If he is signed, we probably won't be able to afford any others.

 

[Dennisspicer1]

If they got hold of them?
It was the 3m rule back then…pretty hard not to get hold of someone.
Don’t forget contested scrums too… and unlimited tackles.
Plus no replacements running on and off.
Modern players would never win a scrum to have the ball.
As for wingers setting sail for the line?
There’s no one playing today as fast as a bloke like Ken Irvine… they would never have caught him.
Plus no try if you touch the corner post.
Impossible to compare the two games.

Larry Corowa.

 

[jadtiger]

"The term seppo is Australian slang used to make fun of Americans. It's said to come from rhyming slang, with Yank rhyming with septic tank. Septic tank was ultimately shortened to seppo, with the O-ending common in Australian slang."

Most americans new to australia think that you are complimenting them if you call them a seppo,just don't explain it too them as they can get upset

 

[claws1]

A couple of American tourist were down Circular Quay one day, when an Aussie began small talk with them, after hearing the American accent.

The local asked the Yanks what they thought of Australia. One Yank responded: I think it’s the bowels of the earth, to which the Aussie quickly replied: And you’re just passing through. Go Weststigers!

 

[weststigers]

Warrington officially out of the ESL. Bateman looked pretty upset about the loss. Hopefully whatever needs to play out can happen now.

Yeah they lost by 2 and their kicker missed one from beside the posts. Tough way to go out.

 

[Tiger Stripes]

Another one who’s mummy and daddy probably think their golden child has had their pathway block by the current origin half.

FYI: Daddy [Stephen Isdale] coached his son, halfback Alex, in HM last year. The son appears to be blocked to progress short term.
Stephen Isdale to coach HM again, but now has another son Iszak Isdale, who is a fullback/centre [mostly-I think], Ashton Large, and halfback Curtis Lakeman----whose dad, Nathan Lakeman, is now coaching Wests SG Ball. Keeping it in the family to coach beyond the paddock.

 

[Tigerwould]

Anthony Seibold on SEN said they have signed Jazz Tevega

Manly Sea Eagles Head Coach Anthony Seibold on DCE, Turbo, signing Jazz Tevaga and the 2024 season - 06/10/24

Podcast Episode · SEN League · 06/10/2024 · 14m

podcasts.apple.com

 

[gregjm87]

Mentioned him a few times before but Mason Teague is bloody good lock. Playing well again today. Contracted at Phins for another year but somewhat down the pecking order there with the rise of Plath. Penrith junior that might ne keen for a return to Western Sydney. I think he offers just as much as Hetherington at probably half the price.

 

[Tom Shines]

If he is signed, we probably won't be able to afford any others.

They got money left… and might clear more when they move on other players

 

[Shoes]

Modern forwards are as fit as hell and are far better defenders. They’d wear the old school guys out.
Modern halves are far bigger and more aggressive. Theyd pummel the line as would the three quarters. It’d be 6 old school forwards v the whole team.
There’s no way the 50’s boys could keep up.

I can see that but also the alternative. The modern forwards are as fit as hell as you say but for the modern game. Remember the drill the Canterbury did last year as punishment? That was a training drill in the 60’s a totally different type of fitness was required - forwards for example needed physical strength to endure the scrum contest but a lot less fast endurance but were not being able to be replaced. Modern forwards have never packed a scrum like the 60’s and would struggle with the strength, endurance and the continual contest. Ball security was much more important.

As I said a different game to today

 

[Tigers_Wests]

Try to get Montoya (or similar experienced/depth winger) on a 1 year deal plus 1 year club option and then go hard at Sam Stonestreet come November 1 (for 2026). Stonestreet should be playing NRL week in week out and may look for an opportunity if Sharks can't guarantee it.

 

[Tom Shines]

Mentioned him a few times before but Mason Teague is bloody good lock. Playing well again today. Contracted at Phins for another year but somewhat down the pecking order there with the rise of Plath. Penrith junior that might ne keen for a return to Western Sydney. I think he offers just as much as Hetherington at probably half the price.

Not very experienced in NRL …How many Top 30:spots WT gunna open up on the roster ?

 

[Tucker]

I can see that but also the alternative. The modern forwards are as fit as hell as you say but for the modern game. Remember the drill the Canterbury did last year as punishment? That was a training drill in the 60’s a totally different type of fitness was required - forwards for example needed physical strength to endure the scrum contest but a lot less fast endurance but were not being able to be replaced. Modern forwards have never packed a scrum like the 60’s and would struggle with the strength, endurance and the continual contest. Ball security was much more important.

As I said a different game to today

Yeah that is true, however these guys are professionals. They’d train for this example and adapt quickly. The guys from the 50’s were not as multifaceted as todays elite athlete is. The block plays alone would result in a lot of tries.

 

[jirskyr]

Yank = Septic tank = Seppo as it was told to me many years ago?

Exactly, it's rhyming slang and should not specifically offensive. Unless Americans find "Yank" offensive, but that just comes from Yankee. Term was very common during the war years to refer in a positive way to Americans.