David Klemmer #264

Klemmers 1st year was ok, arrived here wanting to prove he still had it ,after the dogs realized he didn't (over spend on the cap?) trimmed down became a plodder, at Newcastle ,had moments of rage as they tried to shop him for 1/2 of his contract.Ended up at WT which was basically i crap signing for another , swapping houses with Hastings
 
Klemmer was/is underappreciated.

As Tucker pointed out- 1st year was really good.

Last year needs to be taken under review- Utoikamanu dropped anchor mid season, we played 70% of our games 12 v 13 & got down to playing Matamua, Kit, Porter etc on a far too regular basis. No forward really stood out in the middle.

But Klemmer kept putting his hand up, doing his dirty runs, making his tackles. He just isn't flashy- so these things get overlooked.

Twal should fill Klemmer's role, & I suspect Tim J is lined up to develop into that type of player going forward.

If I was doing a super coach/fantasy league type thing- I'd be sneaking Twal in on low money.
 
GNR4LIFE said:
I think the timing is poor. They couldn’t have shopped him in November/December? Regardless, it’s probably not the worst decision. Pole needs to be starting. He’s too good to be on the bench. Hopefully we can finally get something in return.
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Agree mate this timing is not great unless he goes and secures a new deal but we wheel in a centre or Backrower of quality , we cant buy another player passed it or just starting out , we need results now , hopefully there is something happening but I got a feeling Klem goes and we only upgrade our current players and maybe add for 2026:, Mays brother I think may be the only addition if his court case is in his favour
 
GNR4LIFE said:
I think the timing is poor. They couldn’t have shopped him in November/December? Regardless, it’s probably not the worst decision. Pole needs to be starting. He’s too good to be on the bench. Hopefully we can finally get something in return.
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The ONLY reason Klem is going to the Dragons is because Molo has quit the club… that only came about recently… not in Nov or Dec… had the Molo situation not arisen Klem would still be with us…Klem ain’t in big demand
 
426Tlgerland said:
Agree mate this timing is not great unless he goes and secures a new deal but we wheel in a centre or Backrower of quality , we cant buy another player passed it or just starting out , we need results now , hopefully there is something happening but I got a feeling Klem goes and we only upgrade our current players and maybe add for 2026:, Mays brother I think may be the only addition if his court case is in his favour
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There is no doubt the club is keeping its powder dry for T.May is he is cleared to play… we now have a second free spot to fill… any ones guess who that may be
 
Camel2281 said:
But his speed of play the ball and him being held up in tackles for an age are really detrimental to how the game is now played, we're always up against a set defence line after he ran the ball
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Im not saying he was brilliant, but he wasnt past it.
It seems ridiculous to me that a pack containing Klemmer, Utoikamanu, Papali'i, Bateman and Pole, supported by Twal, Fainu, Seyfarth etc and led by Korisau were beaten most weeks.
Coaching played a role.
 
bptiger 0 said:
Yes I like u , I am sick of this is our plan for down the road , that road never ends , it’s a 5 year plan then it’s a two year plan , it never ends . We are always out of balance, we have good backs poor forwards or good forwards and poor backs
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It just feels like we are on a Sci Fy lost highway.
 
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Surely we just dont release Klemmer a Fortnite out from the start of the season without having someone lined up in the forwards somewhere to replace him???
Richo aint that stoopid...altho he did let Paps go for nothing in return
I see a seasoned backrower with impact heading our way asap.....maybe Hazleton..maybe from Brisbane(they cant fit em all in).
Klemmers $$$ may just pay for that plus half a season of May if court case resolved...now THAT wld be a plus
Besides.Klemmers contract kicks up next year if he doesnt play 14 games this year,and u dont want him parked for the sake of it.Need all hands on deck THIS year
 
Merlot said:
Really shouldn't be any thing-a few teams are desperate for his caliber. If he stays, he just won't invoke the extension playing in KOE Cup, .Simples
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I don't think a hope in hell his agent would potentially give up his cut of 800K for next season

And Flano would not pay full amount

Would be an interesting negotiation
 
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