Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

Tucker said:
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.
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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.
 
Tom Shines said:
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..
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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.
 
cktiger said:
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.
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Larry Corowa.
 
tiger_one said:
"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."
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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
 
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!
 
Buttface said:
Another one who’s mummy and daddy probably think their golden child has had their pathway block by the current origin half.
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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.
 
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.
 
Tucker said:
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.
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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
 
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.
 
gregjm87 said:
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.
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Not very experienced in NRL …How many Top 30:spots WT gunna open up on the roster ?
 
Shoes said:
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
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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.
 
weststigerman said:
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.
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Yea ah lets see:
Adam Reynolds
Corey Oates
Ezra mam
Kotoni Staggs
Reece Walsh
Selwin Cobbo

Carrigan
Haas...

Seriously Jock Madden is cover for this team and a first grader in ours. It's an elite roster and a grand final team.
 
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