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Hope so for the price he is available for and how bad our depth is. Would take him instantly.
jrtiger
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unfortunately it seems as if he’s a done deal at Newcastle.
Chris Lawrence was also a terrible defender as a youngster. I used to call him “break even Chris” because for every try he scored he’d let one in. He was a much improved defender later in his career. So it’s possible.
Tito Santana
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He won’t play in front of Turuva and I rate Skelton..
So he will be playing reggies.
TigerNeddyK
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You a selector now Tito? Nice .. can you please get Hunt and TDS on a bit earlier mate,? Cheers ?
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The reported salary cap hit is 200-300k. For that price who cares it’s about making the squad depth better.
If it pays off its huge, if it doesn’t depth wise is better than anything else we have
Melbourne had the collapsed Mariners, and Reds to pick a team from. From these 2 teams came Ross, Kimmorley, Kearns and Howe who were already rep players in the super league comp as well as future reps Hill, Swain and Geyer.
Don't know. This time last year most the forum thought he was the best winger in the world and wanting an investigation into how roosters could fit him into their cap.
That's weird - makes it sound like we've pulled out.
I had always thought we'd requested he gets himself sorted (hence the MH facility stay) before we offer the contract.
Would like him here if he's right in the head (unlikely), if not - still backing Richo here.
No guarantees he even reaches the level he was at before being thrown out of the game.
Tito Santana
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Cheers ?
As much as I love Taylan May, the player, and would love to see him turn things around and become a success story. I just have very serious concerns about his mental health and really hope he gets the best treatment for him and his future regardless. That’s the most important thing.
I’ve got a bit of a background with working with people with mental health issues. After seeing some of his social media posts and a few things his brother said about him to James Graham regarding Terrell not even knowing which Taylan he would get day to day. I can’t shake the feeling there’s some sort of bipolar or schizophrenic behaviours occurring. I think it’s more than just a tough guy/tough upbringing persona.
This is just my opinion, but I’ve had dealings with people with these mental health conditions and they seem to look through you, not at you. Watching Taylan in videos I get that similar vibe. They have manic moments with all these grand ideas (eg. his “rap career” and big business ideas/buying and selling expensive jewellery, etc). It might come across like he likes living this gangster lifestyle. Even recently his photos in what looks like a new found religion. It all just all seems very erratic.
As I said, I could be completely wrong and would love to see him do well in whatever he does. I just hope he gets the help he needs. I’d just hate to see Terrell become implicated or have issues with the club if we have no choice but to sack his brother if there’s issues.
I also really hope that if we give him a shot, the family understands we’ll do everything we can to help him succeed, but we are a business and we have standards that have to be met.
I’ve got a bit of a background with working with people with mental health issues. After seeing some of his social media posts and a few things his brother said about him to James Graham regarding Terrell not even knowing which Taylan he would get day to day. I can’t shake the feeling there’s some sort of bipolar or schizophrenic behaviours occurring. I think it’s more than just a tough guy/tough upbringing persona.
This is just my opinion, but I’ve had dealings with people with these mental health conditions and they seem to look through you, not at you. Watching Taylan in videos I get that similar vibe. They have manic moments with all these grand ideas (eg. his “rap career” and big business ideas/buying and selling expensive jewellery, etc). It might come across like he likes living this gangster lifestyle. Even recently his photos in what looks like a new found religion. It all just all seems very erratic.
As I said, I could be completely wrong and would love to see him do well in whatever he does. I just hope he gets the help he needs. I’d just hate to see Terrell become implicated or have issues with the club if we have no choice but to sack his brother if there’s issues.
I also really hope that if we give him a shot, the family understands we’ll do everything we can to help him succeed, but we are a business and we have standards that have to be met.
user118245
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If he isn’t announced by tomorrow, I think we’ll be a chance to be in for him but everything is pointing to a return to Newcastle for him
Young is managed by Tartak. Tigers have many Tartak clients.
Could be a case of we have sealed KPP & Young being close with KPP we are having a look at him.
We have 20 on the books for next year. I would suggest Young has more upside than Faataape, Naden & Staines. For $250K it's not a bad buy.
Skelton is on $235K & Turuva about $350K. Luke Lualili also unsigned.
Simply we don't have huge outside back depth signed past this year.
Could be a case of we have sealed KPP & Young being close with KPP we are having a look at him.
We have 20 on the books for next year. I would suggest Young has more upside than Faataape, Naden & Staines. For $250K it's not a bad buy.
Skelton is on $235K & Turuva about $350K. Luke Lualili also unsigned.
Simply we don't have huge outside back depth signed past this year.
crazycat
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Yea, Reynolds would make sense... But Des has the relationship with DCE.
I can't see Des going all out for Reynolds. Although yea, it may be the consolidation prize.
DCE -> chooks, I can't see it. I also can't see him selling his house to move from Manly to Eastern Suburbs...
Des will make a big offer for DCE and likely get him. But yea, the failure option is Adam Reynolds...IMHO a pretty decent failure option at that.
Fainu Brothers
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There is a few players shaking out of trees at the moment.
BlackWhiteGold
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Tartak manages outside backs Makasini, Luke Laulilii, Saukuru & Feledy. I don’t think he would try to load another outside back with us and block the pathway of his other clients with us even with Feledy likely not to be retained.
Strider
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Yo bit of real talk, I have a BP diagnosis actually, and ADHD and all kinda of others heh, and I agree with what you said. It makes it hard to be consistent week to week. It's not weakness but reality and you need to learn how to manage it. Its like if others are driving a corolla, but you are driving a Ferrari. You gotta learn and understand its sensitivities. I think however, if he is that, Benji for sure is the coach you want. Madge will kill you, it will be a nightmare. Benji is the kinda coach you want for sure, to manage your wellbeing, bring the resilience and and have that EQ. Also we have Greg Inglis involved in the club, who has a bipolar diagnosis and is an amazing role model for mental health.
I agree with you, but even if so, we might well be the best club for him.
weststigers
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weird one...too good for reserves, but doesn't beat Skelton or Turuva to the wing spot.
With Perth coming in, it may be prudent, however, to stack some quality if you can get them for a decent price before they send the player market crazy.
crazycat
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It's funny because at first he seemed like a good buy for the Chooks...
He was definately scoring a lot of their tries, but really letting their end defense down....
For us the lesson needs to be learned. Wing defense is important. Turuva and Skelton have been outstanding with scoring the tries and not letting easy tries through.
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