Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Tucker]

What have I missed?
A few more pages of Benji bashing
Guess he’s next man up but personally I’m willing to give him time
We sacked Madge, was he the problem?

Never delivered any spoons.

 

[Betterdays22]

who says no to a bud Sullivan and Bateman for KPP swap? Solves their lack of halves while giving a “mentor” to young backrowers, only issue would be cap and if we can get KPP to extend before the trade

Pure fantasy football

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

Got a good feeling about this week. Surely something. @kade7 & @teddy23 what's the latest?

The same as the last update…no change

 

[Buttface]

That’ll do him in.
He must produce results and show impressive improvement.

He’s been in the job two seasons and already stuffed his cap. It’s nothing a good operator couldn’t fix, but can he/we?
Stuffed might be a bit harsh, but it’s very tight for spots.

 

[yeti]

He’s been in the job two seasons and already stuffed his cap. It’s nothing a good operator couldn’t fix, but can he/we?
Stuffed might be a bit harsh, but it’s very tight for spots.

To be fair that's mainly due to youngsters being moved into the top 30 without proving their worth - prior to Benji's reign.

 

[Buttface]

To be fair that's mainly due to youngsters being moved into the top 30 without proving their worth - prior to Benji's reign.

Yeah I did say it was a bit harsh.
Still luv ya Benji.

 

[jrtiger]

He’s been in the job two seasons and already stuffed his cap. It’s nothing a good operator couldn’t fix, but can he/we?
Stuffed might be a bit harsh, but it’s very tight for spots.

what is the common denominator amongst these names?

John Bateman
Chris Fa'agutu
Josh Feledy
David Klemmer
Kit Laulili'i
Justin Matamua
Brent Naden
Solomone Saukuru
Tony Sukkar

all were deals done by Tim Sheens and Warren McDonnell. coincidentally, they're just about every poor deal we've done these past few years, with Sullivan the only other.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Having KPP (another POM) in the team might make Bateman feel at home .. ?? But not only that, he compliments Samaul Fainu in the 2nd row .. two tall figures who both run good lines out wide.

I say yes to both KPP and Leo Thompson .. make it happen Richo .. !!

Leo Thompson likely ends up at new Zealand warriors

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Who said politics and sport do not mix?

MSN

 

[mtd#2]

Can u read English , I said centres , and yes he is better than olam , and we don’t have another class centre

Bird's best position is centre.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

What have I missed?
A few more pages of Benji bashing
Guess he’s next man up but personally I’m willing to give him time
We sacked Madge, was he the problem?

Madge was good enough to get a gig at the Broncos. Good enough for them. Not for us 🤷🏻‍♂️

 

[PabloX]

what is the common denominator amongst these names?

John Bateman
Chris Fa'agutu
Josh Feledy
David Klemmer
Kit Laulili'i
Justin Matamua
Brent Naden
Solomone Saukuru
Tony Sukkar

all were deals done by Tim Sheens and Warren McDonnell. coincidentally, they're just about every poor deal we've done these past few years, with Sullivan the only other.

I don't think Chris Fa'agutu has been a bad deal. Is he even in the top 30?

How they extended Naden I'll never know

 

[PabloX]

Leo Thompson likely ends up at new Zealand warriors

Not so sure about that. He has Barnett and JFH in front of him

 

[Betterdays22]

Madge was good enough to get a gig at the Broncos. Good enough for them. Not for us 🤷🏻‍♂️

So in one comment you are saying the club "hasn't changed" (whatever that means) because Benji is still here and in another you are implying that sacking Madge was the wrong decision?

Seriously short memory on how awful Madge's tenure with us.

Its about time the club committed to a project. Big questions on whether Benji is the coach to do it, but sacking Benji at this point would be a mess. In saying that, pressure will be on him next year and there will need to be objective improvements in results even with a seriously flawed squad.

 

[jrtiger]

I don't think Chris Fa'agutu has been a bad deal. Is he even in the top 30?

How they extended Naden I'll never know

Fa'agutu goes to top 30 in 2025. I think he's got plenty of potential and promise but he's not ready for a top 30 deal, imo. probably a season too soon.

that said there's been many a player these last couple years that have come from nowhere. I'd be more than happy if he was the next one.

 

[Robbie's Love Child]

So in one comment you are saying the club "hasn't changed" (whatever that means) because Benji is still here and in another you are implying that sacking Madge was the wrong decision?

Seriously short memory on how awful Madge's tenure with us.

Its about time the club committed to a project. Big questions on whether Benji is the coach to do it, but sacking Benji at this point would be a mess. In saying that, pressure will be on him next year and there will need to be objective improvements in results even with a seriously flawed squad.

I can see both points of the argument, Madge is a great coach when he has a strong roster but is poo when he has to rebuild or work with average players, hence he will probably do well at the Broncos but was never going to succeed here. To sack Benji would be a massive mistake now, if we don't improve next year and are still in the run for the spoon then decisions need to be made.

 

[Bellend]

If we do not rush Chris Fa'agutu development he will turn out to be a very good footballer for us

 

[Betterdays22]

I can see both points of the argument, Madge is a great coach when he has a strong roster but is poo when he has to rebuild or work with average players, hence he will probably do well at the Broncos but was never going to succeed here. To sack Benji would be a massive mistake now, if we don't improve next year and are still in the run for the spoon then decisions need to be made.

Madge was perfect for Origin. Small intense doses with an extremely talented playing group. To say Madge didn't get a fair crack here is totally revisionist. Maybe they can go rewatch "Tales From Tiger Town" to relive some of the glory days.

 

[Telltails]

A successful coach with a poor roster does not exist. Hence why you can't get coaches like Bellamy and Robinson away from clubs that provide them with resources to maintain a level of success

 

[Halbrowne61]

Madge was good enough to get a gig at the Broncos. Good enough for them. Not for us 🤷🏻‍♂️

Getting the job is only half the battle. Will be interesting to see if the Brisbane players clique allows him to succeed.
Remember part of his problem with us was the players bitching about his methods.