Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[stephen]

Tyrone has made his career out of being a ball player, he doesn’t offer much in way of running the ball and does not share the same aggression as his 2 younger brothers.
Does not really have any characteristics of an NRL edge back rower.
But I do agree it would be nice to find a hidden gem somewhere to add some depth and competition to our edge back row stocks.

Call me crazy, but I'd give Naden a run as 2nd row during trials. He's big enough & definitely mobile. Nothing to lose.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Call me crazy, but I'd give Naden a run as 2nd row during trials. He's big enough & definitely mobile. Nothing to lose.

Not crazy any outside backs that fit the mold and not much chance of playing 1st grade why not run them there all summer see if they have what it takes.

 

[Tom Shines]

If the 'big signings' are done for 2025, I'd be surprised if Seyfarth isn't starting in the 2nd row, at least at first. Him or Bird- but that kind of makes them interchangable- one plays #13, one in the 2nd row.

The development of a couple of the younger players could be key- Kit Lualili'i, Matamua & Sukkar. If even 1 of these guys steps up into a 1st grade level, our forward pack takes good shape. There are others, obviously, but these 3 seem the most likely, not include Tim J.

I don't mind our forward pack. But I think we are light on for depth & aggression. My biggest complaint was how easily we got beaten up on without firing back any form of intimidation. I don't see who in our pack makes the opposition look up & worry about contact. Maybe Hunt helps. Maybe Seyfarth. Maybe Klemmer. I don't see too many JWH's in our pack. It's not like we didn't TRY to fix that, just that those types of players didn't come here. Horsborough was a miss.

Laugh all you like- I'd be adding Liam Knight on a T&T right now.

the signings aren’t “done “ .., there isn’t anyone available at this second … have some patience … that will change…

 

[BAGNF05]

I reckon it’s the whole combo, inter player connection, fitness, past and current coaching, and current structure. All of it goes into good D.

Agreed.

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

the signings aren’t “done “ .., there isn’t anyone available at this second … have some patience … that will change…

We have 1 spare spot in our top 30 roster(after Sone Fainu is extended)….

 

[Buttface]

If memory serves me correctly I'm pretty sure Folkes used to flog the guys, can't remember where I read it but one of the players said they never trained harder than under Folkes, he was a fitness freak.

Yep. I heard the same thing and Steve Folkes had the same rep as a player.

 

[Buttface]

Where has this illusion come from that Packer was killing it for us at any given time? His first month was slightly above average at best.

Ok, maybe “killing it” was a bit OTT but he was going good. Check it out, don’t just go on memory or unconscious bias.

 

[stephen]

Yep. I heard the same thing and Steve Folkes had the same rep as a player.

Carved out of Granite.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Call me crazy, but I'd give Naden a run as 2nd row during trials. He's big enough & definitely mobile. Nothing to lose.

You’re crazy

 

[Buttface]

Carved out of Granite.

I think granite was carved out of Steve Folkes.

 

[stephen]

You’re crazy

Thank you. Was expecting it a little sooner.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Call me crazy too. Leo Thompson has a 2 week cooling off period. He might still come to us. This is the right thread. Fantasy and shite!

 

[BAGNF05]

Shouldn’t it be I wanna stop this try bcoz I wanna be the best player I can be?
But yeah I agree I want that mate ship connection too.

We not me.

 

[BAGNF05]

Call me crazy, but I'd give Naden a run as 2nd row during trials. He's big enough & definitely mobile. Nothing to lose.

Jaysus, we couldn’t hide him on the flank.

 

[Odessa]

Does anyone in here know much about cars ? Are Hyundai any good ?

 

[Buttface]

Does anyone in here know much about cars ? Are Hyundai any good ?

No.

 

[BunganHead Tiger]

Put him on the carnivore diet and add in some face slapping RIP Tommy.

Yeah would LOVE to see that. I used to live at Lidcombe. During the late 70's you could hear the Wests boys giving it in the locker room at the old Youth centre at Wyatt Park (just outside Lidcombe Oval) before a game. Roy Masters was coach. Tommy, Dallas, Boyd, Cooper, they were all there. Those games against Randall, Krillich, Harvey, and Broadhurst were full on. No place for the faint hearted. Would love to see it again but...times have changed just a tad!

 

[mactiger]

Does anyone in here know much about cars ? Are Hyundai any good ?

Yeah Hyundai is a good player, but he has signed for another club 😵‍💫WTF

 

[stephen]

Jaysus, we couldn’t hide him on the flank.

Like I said, nothing to lose in a trial. He himself might realise his career is at a crossroad & welcome a chance to reinvent himself. Either way, he knuckles down & demands a 1st grade spot or accepts he'll be a reserve grader.

 

[upthetigers]

Yeah defense was outstanding start of that season I know he stuffed us when he defected, but his defensive strategies were good.

We scrambled very well never give up mentality which I hope we can replicate this season