Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Tom Shines]

I only watched the 1st half, but was gobsmacked when the "Ferrari" could not catch Drinkwater?

On a side issue…. I said in the game thread that perhaps Bula should have lined up opposite Drinkwater at that scrum instead of the much slower Luai … I know it’s easy to say in hindsight , but that try on the stroke of halftime was critical …it shows that some attention to detail is lacking with the preparation and tip sheets ..

Also ..it’s not the first time they have had a long range try scored against them in the last minute before half time …just unlucky ?

 

[The Chad]

Was following along with most of this and then I saw the Jack Hetherington mention. Then I checked the poster to see if it was anyone other than @The Chad 😂

Just a name.

The style of player is the important part.

I said all off season we need that enforcer type. We still lack the guy that other teams look out for. We are....weak.

Nobody thinks the Knights pack is easy to run over. Even if their team is rubbish.

 

[The Chad]

Hunt should never start a game again!

I'd suggest his place in the Top 17 should be reviewed.

 

[tigertragic]

We are heading for spoon number 4

It's so obvious

I remember someone saying we play Titans and cowboys twice we won't win the spoon

Truth is we lose to everybody

A 4th spoon is almost guaranteed unless knights lose every remaining game

Facts are that neither Seyfarth or Sukkar lost us the game last night, it was the dumb penalties resulting in sendoffs that impacted the game. Playing 20 minutes with 12 men would kill any team.
So, how about we stop blaming the wrong players and point the finger where blame is warranted!
Everyone could see that Lui was cutting it fine and was destined for a sin bin, the same with Duehli. Why risk it and seriously run the risk of loosing the game, I just don't get it with these dumb plays.
The same could be said with the time wasting during a goal line drop out, Lui was penalized several times for exceeding the time allowed, seriously, these are professional players and should know better then that. Anyway, that's my rant for the day, after loosing a game that we should have won.

All good comments
‘But’ what other team would have a player sin binned for what Douhie did, minimal interference.
How many times does storm , roosters, etc give multiple 6 again on the line with no sin bin
Tigers should not put themselves in the position to be binned, but it happens most games without the same outcome
The question needs to be asked plus how many times is the ref over ruled by the bunker on a 50/50 call
Tigers were poor ‘but’

 

[shankspony]

i need to avoid this forum for a couple days after every loss…. so much negativity from some on here it’s like people come on for a free whing

We've certainly kicked on since he left, Shanks.

Fair point however the club he has gone to has gone backwards at a bigger rate, while I think we are trending in the right direction, sort of..

 

[crazycat]

Souths got rid of him three years after he coached them to their first premiership in 40 years…and now he is struggling at a club with a top 3 roster in the comp…something is wrong with his coaching game

I wonder how Benji Marshall would go at Brisvegas as coach?

I know it's a weird question. Madge clearly has flogged the team to death, but brainlessly so. Jason Ryles seems to have a better idea at Parramatta, but still.. Flogg flogg flogg.

Ciraldo and Craig F at least have some brains/ideas about what they are flogging into the team.

A tough training and a tough rageme is needed to get the results. Madge's flogging and more flogging doesn't work.

 

[Le Tiger]

I wonder how Benji Marshall would go at Brisvegas as coach?

I know it's a weird question. Madge clearly has flogged the team to death, but brainlessly so. Jason Ryles seems to have a better idea at Parramatta, but still.. Flogg flogg flogg.

Ciraldo and Craig F at least have some brains/ideas about what they are flogging into the team.

A tough training and a tough rageme is needed to get the results. Madge's flogging and more flogging doesn't work.

I reckon Benji would have them higher on the ladder than they are now.

 

[liltiger]

Exactly Tom

I thought we would avoid it no drama

But the last 5 weeks has been a nightmare

Every other team seems to have improved bar the knights

But unless we get in a roll they will pass us as well

I think once Latu gets in the team we will go up a gear. As long as he stays fit.

 

[Tom Shines]

I wonder how Benji Marshall would go at Brisvegas as coach?

I know it's a weird question. Madge clearly has flogged the team to death, but brainlessly so. Jason Ryles seems to have a better idea at Parramatta, but still.. Flogg flogg flogg.

Ciraldo and Craig F at least have some brains/ideas about what they are flogging into the team.

A tough training and a tough rageme is needed to get the results. Madge's flogging and more flogging doesn't work.

Did he flog the Tigers when he was here … , because they displayed poor fitness at the time … I think mentally he must be a punish as well…we know Bellamy flogs everyone physically … maybe he can afford to be more choosy and just recruit blokes he knows can handle it … Tigers are in the beggars can’t be choosers category…

 

[mtd#2]

I wonder if Hass might consider coming to our team of happy little vegemites?

I love Haas.

And this may sound insane but personally I would prefer we spent the money elsewhere..

May is doing a job and Pole is developing into a quality prop.

Bringing in Haas disrupts the process.

If it was the Haas equivalent of the backrow or centre I'm all for it .

 

[gregjm87]

hahaha

But that's what gets me. We have 5th and 6th options.

For instance in Center we have: Toa, AD, Naden, Feledy, Saukuru, Faataape.
...

Is there anyone here who wouldn't rather combine Naden/Feledy's/Faataape's money into a player like Bradman best?


Best being on 700k, and Naden being on 400k..

Doesn't work that way if Faatape and Feledy are on minimum. You need to allocate a spot and funds. Can't just spend 700K on one player and have 2 vacant spots.

 

[liltiger]

payne haas’ manager telling all the clubs to get their cheque books ready… player unrest at the broncos. someone like him would blow up the player market.

We need to have a crack but need to leave some cash for depth. That's why we're struggling, we have a good first 17 then our depth falls off a cliff. Imagine May and Haas as a starting front row pairing.

 

[tigahhh]

We need to have a crack but need to leave some cash for depth. That's why we're struggling, we have a good first 17 then our depth falls off a cliff. Imagine May and Haas as a starting front row pairing.

may haas and pole is an origin standard pack

 

[Tigerbenb]

The entire Broncos squad might be on the move South. I watched the game last night and the players seemed disinterested and lethargic. No one wanted to really play against the Eagles.

Bronx should hammer the tits next week, then they have the bye and another home game. They will be back on deck and the courier mail will be in overdrive rubbish narrative columns spewing from the printers at HQ.

 

[The Chad]

hahaha

But that's what gets me. We have 5th and 6th options.

For instance in Center we have: Toa, AD, Naden, Feledy, Saukuru, Faataape.
...

Is there anyone here who wouldn't rather combine Naden/Feledy's/Faataape's money into a player like Bradman best?


Best being on 700k, and Naden being on 400k..

I think To'a & Doueihi are fine as a starting NRL centre combination. If one of them gets hurt, I'm less happy with Naden/Feledy/Faataape.

Hence why I would take Tupou. I think he's a better player than what we have in the back-ups. Tupou & Faataape should be KOE centres. Lualili'i & Staines KOE wingers. Then you have depth. Add Makasini to that when he's ready.

Often overlooked, but Skelton has missed as many games as he's played. As good as Staines has been, we miss the power metres Skelton offers on early runs.

Guess what? Tupou could provide those too. Naden/Feledy/Faataape do not.

I'd rather spend the $700k on Fifita to play in the second row, our bigger need.

 

[rugbygoated]

Luai is luke brooks 2.0. At least luke could win us a game every now and then. Luai has done NOTHING all season. I hate him

 

[gregjm87]

Rather get Bullemore than Hetherington

Same but I don't rate Bullermore. I just think very little of Hetherington.

 

[Alex Seyfarth's #1 Fan]

Honestly for him, I would break 1.5m

It's a huge call and it would mean he would be out for Origin. But you start having May + Haas in your starting pack... Suddenly things start looking very different.

Ofcourse Easts may decide to pick him up for 800k a season, 🙁

In a hypothetical situation where Haas was playing for us, you wouldn't have to worry about origin. Suddenly his personality would become a problem. Or his tendency to run sideways for a bit before straightening wouldn't be origin material. Or his contract is too big, therefore he must be distracted from all the media surrounding him.

 

[Ron Brodrick's Spirit]

Coming to a forum near you soon......The return of the troll.

 

[BAGNF05]

Luai is luke brooks 2.0. At least luke could win us a game every now and then. Luai has done NOTHING all season. I hate him

Luai is a far more complete player and leader than Brooksy but they both struggle to elevate sides that can’t dominate the middle. It’s a fear I always had, and it’s playing out this year.