David Klemmer #264

[twentyforty]

I dont get all the hate for Klemmer, sure hes not at his Origin levels, but he never seemed to shirk the hard work and looked like he was putting in.

I think the issue is the baggage Klem brings with him, similarly players like Blair, Talau, Brooks, Bateman, Moses, Tedesco, Bulla, Galvin, nothing wrong with any of those. I would be happy to have all of them in the team. But at what cost?
Sheens appeared to be one of the few who knew how to handle their agent’s tactics. His methods must be so invasive it can put the coach off his game.
Players seem to become less enthusiastic and recalcitrant during negotiations?
Would not surprise me if that’s what caused Benji’s flare up with Bateman?

 

[Tito Santana]

He wasnt just here as a mentor, that is a side effect of his experience. He is a leader, plays nearly every game, makes his tackles and meters.
You make out he was absolutely useless.
Who is going to lead the pack? Api tried last year and failed....miserably.
What happens when all these young blokes hit the winter wall? When the excitement of being a fulltime NRl player wears off and reality sets in?
Who motivates them when they cop a few injuries and go on another big losing run?
What about morale? Forward packs are tight knit. They knew Stef and Papa were going, but Bateman and Klemmer going as well? Thats not great for confidence.
Without a tough, durable pack who are led and prepared well, Luai and co might as well be pissing into the wind.

Geez they took notice of him didn’t they Tucks?! Real responsive to his leadership. And it worked when we brought in Tamou, Matulino and all the others.

Hang on. I just had another insatiable idea that only Tito could come up with. You should take Klems role - you’re a former elite sportsman. I too have played and coached many NBA and NFL teams to championship glory. Yes I think we went 20 seasons in a row actually in Madden. There’s no stopping Tito. Self Arriba!

What do you reckon? Should we put you down for a good $300k to be in the sheds? Where some merch? Ask the boys if they’re ok? Share some stories of yesteryear? You know mentor the guys. If you can’t survive being a rookie in first grade you shouldn’t be playing.

 

[Ron Brodrick's Spirit]

Brandy just said Klemmer has left the club, so I guess it's a done deal.
Praise the lord!

 

[Tucker]

Geez they took notice of him didn’t they Tucks?! Real responsive to his leadership. And it worked when we brought in Tamou, Matulino and all the others.

Hang on. I just had another insatiable idea that only Tito could come up with. You should take Klems role - you’re a former elite sportsman. I too have played and coached many NBA and NFL teams to championship glory. Yes I think we went 20 seasons in a row actually in Madden. There’s no stopping Tito. Self Arriba!

What do you reckon? Should we put you down for a good $300k to be in the sheds? Where some merch? Ask the boys if they’re ok? Share some stories of yesteryear? You know mentor the guys. If you can’t survive being a rookie in first grade you shouldn’t be playing.

What a pissy reply.
What you said is dogshit. Dont get upset you got called on it.
Arriba

 

[Tito Santana]

What a pissy reply.
What you said is dogshit. Dont get upset you got called on it.
Arriba ya wanker

🤣🤣🤣🤣

Soz, I got called out? Aren’t you the one who implied they played high level sport by claiming I hadn’t.

And let’s all remember forumers, if it’s not Tucks way, it’s not right.

Your posts are so shit. Shit profile pic too.

 

[426Tlgerland]

Brandy just said Klemmer has left the club, so I guess it's a done deal.
Praise the lord!

Where did you hear this bit of info

 

[BAGNF05]

Better get out the tissues , got a feeling we will be in that battle for the spoon , our forward pack is close to the worst in the competition

Which is why we should be happy we’re making moves to improve it. The quality of recruitment has improved remarkably since Richo joined us, fans just need to have faith that that continues.

 

[BAGNF05]

I dont get all the hate for Klemmer, sure hes not at his Origin levels, but he never seemed to shirk the hard work and looked like he was putting in.

In his younger years he was intimidating. Pretty sure he’s not anymore.

 

[NCC_Tiger]

Brandy just said Klemmer has left the club, so I guess it's a done deal.
Praise the lord!

Always put in and a great defender, reminded me of Bryce Gibbs.

 

[Tigerwould]

This building seems to be going on forever if it was an extension to your house would you be happy.

Have you tried getting a house built these recently. It does go on forever and costs a bomb.

 

[Tigerwould]

Always put in and a great defender, reminded me of Bryce Gibbs.

A lot slower. Gibbs brought the line speed

 

[crazycat]

Money Ball

Q - Were Bateman an Paps worth the contracts???

A - Not at all

Freeing up them has given us the option to sign Better players on the right $$$

Great work by the Tigers Management

Way too much moneyball!

This is too much change. It's what people don't get about change, you do it gradually and you don't kill your business doing it.

Loosing Bateman, Klemmer, Paps and Stefano in the one year ruins us. It's like 2022 again, we hit 17th and get outmuscled every game.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Have you tried getting a house built these recently. It does go on forever and costs a bomb.

My nephew's house over at Blacksmiths was demolished and rebuilt it took 15 months man he was pissed.

 

[BAGNF05]

Way too much moneyball!

This is too much change. It's what people don't get about change, you do it gradually and you don't kill your business doing it.

Loosing Bateman, Klemmer, Paps and Stefano in the one year ruins us. It's like 2022 again, we hit 17th and get outmuscled every game.

That foursome did not play up to their reputation last year. In fact some of them hardly played. Their losses are being overstated.

 

[Tim Sheens]

Agree but in a comp game not a trial , club could have done a special to kick off a good thing with supporters $ 20 adult , kids under12 free or similar , pie and a coke $ 5 just one night to get things going , but Richo is money hungry and I get it but for $ 45. That’s over the top

Caught this from 7News in my feed today, stating that one could buy SOO seats at Homebush for less this year, but slightly cheaper to stand at Leichhardt tonight in general admission for trials.

 

[Oldman]

Everyone seems happy to be getting rid of these big contracts for these guys.
One thing that most are overlooking though is who is going to mentor and bring the new guys through, providing experience in all things preparation and professionalism off the field?

This off season we have lost 756 games worth of top grade experience, with 37 pre seasons worth of preparation, 15 SOO apperances, 57 Internationals, 35 finals appearances including 7 grand finals and 2 premierships, out of our starting pack.

Our remaining forwards (Api, Twal, May, Hunt, Seyfarth, Pole and Fainu) combined - are a pale comparison to these 4 blokes we have lost in terms of experience. Yes we were shit the past 2 years but I think most would agree that Pole, Seyfarth and Fainu have all improved and that is in no small part due to the influence of the experienced guys in day to day preparation - both at training and on game days, eating correctly, mentally adjusting to professionalism and just in general living within the public eye. These guys are still a work in progress and yes we have brought some experience in with hunt and May, but they only have 130 games between them as well.

Our senior mentors are Api and Twal. Api speaks for himself but Alex is only really experienced in club land prep and having experienced 0 Finals, 0 Origin and a couple of Tests for Lebanon in a world cup, he hasnt got much big game knowledge to impart either. Our coaching staff wont be much help either except probably Heighno and Benji to some degree.

So while yes, its a positive to have all this money and under performing stars off the books, what we have lost off the field could prove very costly indeed. It will be interesting to see how this plays out.

Hey Tuck
I don’t know how we will know if you are right or not with your thoughts on this one ?
Running Last for 3 years means no matter what happens this year we either improve or stay the same 🤷‍♂️

 

[crazycat]

That foursome did not play up to their reputation last year. In fact some of them hardly played. Their losses are being overstated.

Yes Klemmer, Bateman, Stef and Paps did NOT play to their potential or Paychecks.

However they still pounded on and could easily be described as our best forwards, easily....

Replacing all 4 with May and expecting our reserve grade to step up is a joke.

 

[Tim Sheens]

That foursome did not play up to their reputation last year. In fact some of them hardly played. Their losses are being overstated.

Yeah, we came last, again, so not much more to say.

 

[Tucker]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

Soz, I got called out? Aren’t you the one who implied they played high level sport by claiming I hadn’t.

And let’s all remember forumers, if it’s not Tucks way, it’s not right.

Your posts are so shit. Shit profile pic too.

That’s not what I said.
You can’t even get that right. 🤣🤣🤣

 

[Tucker]

Yeah, we came last, again, so not much more to say.

Well the majority f that squad, who were far more patchy than them are still here.
Are you expecting another spoon?