Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[BlackWhiteGold]

Anyone who listened to May's podcast - why is he running a marathon? Must be for a cause? Not sure it's ideal for a 100kg footballer to run 42km on the road in December, but from what I've read on here, he seems determined and has a belief in himself to be able to do it, be leader of the group when he arrives, and achieve big things for the rest of his footy career.

Or perhaps he's trying to counter the "footy isn't important in my life" quote earlier in the year to take some heat off?

Yeah when I heard this on the pod, I thought gee that is not ideal for off-season training given the injury risk (muscular & stress fractures) especially for a 110kg bloke who usually does 10-20km runs. I have run one years ago after 6 months of building up to 35km runs in training and it is arduous on the body. Anyway good on him for taking on the challenge!

 

[Fish88]

Yeah when I heard this on the pod, I thought gee that is not ideal for off-season training given the injury risk (muscular & stress fractures) especially for a 110kg bloke who usually does 10-20km runs. I have run one years ago after 6 months of building up to 35km runs in training and it is arduous on the body. Anyway good on him for taking on the challenge!

Yeah I thought that too then I thought how I’d rather someone like that then the attitude of rocking up to training unfit and going through the motions.

He takes pride in his fitness and it shows with the minutes he plays.

 

[Kaito]

That man got on camera & said he wants to be the
top dog. Told everyone to their faces he wants other
teams to study him & put a bullseye on his back.

Everyone going off early saying it's all talk. Yeah we
know, he doesn't even get back until the 6th, give
him a chance at least 2 prove himself god damn.

If he fails by mid-year we can all joke/pay him out
collectively far out. First Luai now this all within a week
how will some of you get through the day poor souls.

Edit: I deleted something, don't want 2 trigger any1

 

[versa]

Listening to both bye round and eddies poddy.
I reckon May will play 13.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

That man got on camera & said he wants to be the
top dog. Told everyone to their faces he wants other
teams to study him & put a bullseye on his back.

Everyone going off early saying it's all talk. Yeah we
know, he doesn't even get back until the 6th, give
him a chance at least 2 prove himself god damn.

If he fails by mid-year we can all joke/pay him out
collectively far out. First Luai now this all within a week
how will some of you get through the day poor souls.

Edit: I deleted something, don't want 2 trigger any1

No one is saying he’s going to fail. He’s awesome. I just roll my eyes at the talking. That’s just me.

 

[mtd#2]

Listening to both bye round and eddies poddy.
I reckon May will play 13.

pretty sure i saw an article the other day where benji or bird, talked about bird playing at #13 and training there so far

 

[Lestronge]

pretty sure i saw an article the other day where benji or bird, talked about bird playing at #13 and training there so far

Bird is our first choice lock , pending trial form .

 

[Tucker]

Yeah when I heard this on the pod, I thought gee that is not ideal for off-season training given the injury risk (muscular & stress fractures) especially for a 110kg bloke who usually does 10-20km runs. I have run one years ago after 6 months of building up to 35km runs in training and it is arduous on the body. Anyway good on him for taking on the challenge!

I hope the club is monitoring this. Its a big strain on a body that has played a lot of top level footy in the past 2 season after having an easy schedule up until 2023.



Id prefer him to have a good rest before next year to be honest.
I dont think the Roosters used him properly in 2024...the weeks he played 70-80 minutes, he was smashing it. He could easily be asked to pump out 65mins+ every week in 2025.

 

[crazycat]

You don’t think they might actually talk to each other during the year?

Luai and Galvin?

Two Wests Tigers halves talking to each other?

NO WAY! Never. We must have them both doing totally seperate gameplans and perfecting the "no look/no catch" style that gave us the spoon this year.

 

[Tucker]

That man got on camera & said he wants to be the
top dog. Told everyone to their faces he wants other
teams to study him & put a bullseye on his back.

Everyone going off early saying it's all talk. Yeah we
know, he doesn't even get back until the 6th, give
him a chance at least 2 prove himself god damn.

If he fails by mid-year we can all joke/pay him out
collectively far out. First Luai now this all within a week
how will some of you get through the day poor souls.

Edit: I deleted something, don't want 2 trigger any1

I would caution him to not go too hard too early. He seems pissed and maybe a bit embarrassed that the Roosters have rejected him after he put in a very solid year for them. Never missed a game, averaging good minutes and returning damn fine results.
Harness that anger and disappointment, dont let it consume him. We need him to put in 24 games for us next year, not 17 + a few suspensions...

 

[Vicious]

Could become club captain.

Could become an immortal, you just never know.

 

[The Chad]

I would caution him to not go too hard too early. He seems pissed and maybe a bit embarrassed that the Roosters have rejected him after he put in a very solid year for them. Never missed a game, averaging good minutes and returning damn fine results.
Harness that anger and disappointment, dont let it consume him. We need him to put in 24 games for us next year, not 17 + a few suspensions...

EMPEROR: Good. I can feel your anger. I am defenseless. Take your weapon! Strike me down with all your hatred, and your journey towards the dark side will be complete.

 

[Lestronge]

I would caution him to not go too hard too early. He seems pissed and maybe a bit embarrassed that the Roosters have rejected him after he put in a very solid year for them. Never missed a game, averaging good minutes and returning damn fine results.
Harness that anger and disappointment, dont let it consume him. We need him to put in 24 games for us next year, not 17 + a few suspensions...

I think the maximum preferred amount of time off training is 2 weeks for elite athletes . Then there’s a clear drop off. To be fair though this data is taken from premier league players , who don’t have to go through multiple car crash equivalent tackles every week .
I think he will get that over the Xmas break .

 

[weststigers]

Yeah when I heard this on the pod, I thought gee that is not ideal for off-season training given the injury risk (muscular & stress fractures) especially for a 110kg bloke who usually does 10-20km runs. I have run one years ago after 6 months of building up to 35km runs in training and it is arduous on the body. Anyway good on him for taking on the challenge!

Playing a game of rugby league each week is quite arduous on the body.

It's the mark of a man that can push through that and still perform.

 

[upthetigers]

I would caution him to not go too hard too early. He seems pissed and maybe a bit embarrassed that the Roosters have rejected him after he put in a very solid year for them. Never missed a game, averaging good minutes and returning damn fine results.
Harness that anger and disappointment, dont let it consume him. We need him to put in 24 games for us next year, not 17 + a few suspensions...

Time heals all wounds, he'll get over it. Especially if we start winning games.

 

[Tucker]

I think the maximum preferred amount of time off training is 2 weeks for elite athletes . Then there’s a clear drop off. To be fair though this data is taken from premier league players , who don’t have to go through multiple car crash equivalent tackles every week .
I think he will get that over the Xmas break .

Im referring to him training for marathons in his spare time.
The body needs to not be under constant strain.
We will expect a lot from him next year.

 

[upthetigers]

Im referring to him training for marathons in his spare time.
The body needs to not be under constant strain.
We will expect a lot from him next year.

Big body with a gas tank, that's a dangerous human

 

[Tucker]

Big body with a gas tank, that's a dangerous human

Yes but you are missing my point...we need to manage him properly this off season.
He is very keen to rip in - partly driven by revenge.
He is a chance of over doing it with the marathon stuff after a huge 2024 where he played 29 games.
Benji's man management needs to be on point.

 

[Tito Santana]

Yes but you are missing my point...we need to manage him properly this off season.
He is very keen to rip in - partly driven by revenge.
He is a chance of over doing it with the marathon stuff after a huge 2024 where he played 29 games.
Benji's man management needs to be on point.

May already said his man management is what attracted him straight away.

 

[Spartan117]

Do you discuss the minutiae of your individual employment contract details with your at-level colleagues?

If you do - maybe check your company HR manual because it is likely a breach of the mutual-commercial confidentiality of your contract!

It is NOT illegal or Contrary Code to discuss Salary with peers or colleagues,

Certainly Not Smart.

This was leaked by someone with inside info who wants to hurt the club.