Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

For the members that watch footy more than me what's the actual story with R. Hunt. Has he been playing any decent footy in the lower grades. I don't understand how you can drop so much form considering he only plays 20min a game . Can he be saved or do we need to move him on.
 
Tom Shines said:
Name for me a team with a worse pack than ours ?
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I have no doubt we need at least another impact forward for next year. I think it's fair to say we are one of the least intimidating forward packs in the competition, especially in defence althoughi dont get why our line speed is so bad . Compared to the dogs as I don't think there forwards are much better than ours.
Hopefully the 2 young backrowers develop a bit more and put on some size being a year older, would like someone like papa to add to the pack.
Wasnt there a rumour that we were looking at big Nelson last year. . We should of fine for AFB, and not believed I'm the stefano hype.
 

TIGERS LAND NEW RECRUITMENT BOSS

Shannon Gallant has become the new boss of recruitment at the Wests Tigers as the club chases a return to the finals.

Gallant was in charge of pathways at the Tigers when they discovered the likes of Lachlan Galvin and Tallyn da Silva. Those two players have departed but another generation of budding stars is about to be unveiled by the club including teenager prodigy Haemasi Makasini and Australian schoolboys representative Phoenix Godinet.

The late Tommy Raudonikis with Shannon Gallant in 2015.

The late Tommy Raudonikis with Shannon Gallant in 2015.

Gallant has played a major role in unearthing those players and he is set to take on a greater role alongside coach Benji Marshall and chief executive Shane Richardson as they look to return the club to their former glories.

Another former Tiger - forward Bronson Harrison - has taken over as the head of pathways.
 
I actually said we should make a play for Jock Madden as backup half a few weeks ago, experience, game management & goal kicking.

https://www.couriermail.com.au/spor...n/news-story/1c4c8213ef4f25091ad1ef29794b3786

JOCK’S EYE OF THE TIGER

Jock Madden is on the verge of quitting the Broncos with three clubs, including Wests Tigers, eyeing off the Brisbane playmaker.

Sport Confidential can reveal Madden is considering a return to the Tigers club with whom he made his NRL debut in 2021 before his move to the Broncos two years ago.

Madden is contracted to the Broncos until the end of 2026 but is resigned to leaving Brisbane after the club recently extended skipper Adam Reynolds for a further 12 months.

Jock Madden is on the verge of quitting the Broncos, as three rival clubs chase the playmaker. Picture: Getty Images

Jock Madden is on the verge of quitting the Broncos, as three rival clubs chase the playmaker. Picture: Getty Images
The 25-year-old was being groomed to succeed Reynolds and had played 15 games for the club over the past two years when the Broncos skipper was unavailable through injury.

But under new coach Michael Maguire, Madden has yet to play NRL this season and appears to have fallen well down the pecking order behind Reynolds, Ezra Mam, Ben Hunt, Billy Walters and teenager Coby Black.

Hull FC coach John Cartwright is keen on Madden given his ties to the playmaker as a former assistant coach at the Broncos to Kevin Walters.

But Hull FC face competition from Australia with the Tigers and a second NRL club having contacted his management to inquire about the possibility of Madden leaving the Broncos at season’s end.

The Broncos are battling a salary-cap crunch and would save around $350,000 by releasing Madden, who played 17 games for the Tigers, from the final season of his deal.
 
BlackWhiteGold said:
I actually said we should make a play for Jock Madden as backup half a few weeks ago, experience, game management & goal kicking.

https://www.couriermail.com.au/spor...n/news-story/1c4c8213ef4f25091ad1ef29794b3786

JOCK’S EYE OF THE TIGER

Jock Madden is on the verge of quitting the Broncos with three clubs, including Wests Tigers, eyeing off the Brisbane playmaker.

Sport Confidential can reveal Madden is considering a return to the Tigers club with whom he made his NRL debut in 2021 before his move to the Broncos two years ago.

Madden is contracted to the Broncos until the end of 2026 but is resigned to leaving Brisbane after the club recently extended skipper Adam Reynolds for a further 12 months.

Jock Madden is on the verge of quitting the Broncos, as three rival clubs chase the playmaker. Picture: Getty Images

Jock Madden is on the verge of quitting the Broncos, as three rival clubs chase the playmaker. Picture: Getty Images
The 25-year-old was being groomed to succeed Reynolds and had played 15 games for the club over the past two years when the Broncos skipper was unavailable through injury.

But under new coach Michael Maguire, Madden has yet to play NRL this season and appears to have fallen well down the pecking order behind Reynolds, Ezra Mam, Ben Hunt, Billy Walters and teenager Coby Black.

Hull FC coach John Cartwright is keen on Madden given his ties to the playmaker as a former assistant coach at the Broncos to Kevin Walters.

But Hull FC face competition from Australia with the Tigers and a second NRL club having contacted his management to inquire about the possibility of Madden leaving the Broncos at season’s end.

The Broncos are battling a salary-cap crunch and would save around $350,000 by releasing Madden, who played 17 games for the Tigers, from the final season of his deal.
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Very interesting.

He hasn't got much opportunity at Brizzy.
Think he'd be a good back up.
 
BlackWhiteGold said:
I actually said we should make a play for Jock Madden as backup half a few weeks ago, experience, game management & goal kicking.

https://www.couriermail.com.au/spor...n/news-story/1c4c8213ef4f25091ad1ef29794b3786

JOCK’S EYE OF THE TIGER

Jock Madden is on the verge of quitting the Broncos with three clubs, including Wests Tigers, eyeing off the Brisbane playmaker.

Sport Confidential can reveal Madden is considering a return to the Tigers club with whom he made his NRL debut in 2021 before his move to the Broncos two years ago.

Madden is contracted to the Broncos until the end of 2026 but is resigned to leaving Brisbane after the club recently extended skipper Adam Reynolds for a further 12 months.

Jock Madden is on the verge of quitting the Broncos, as three rival clubs chase the playmaker. Picture: Getty Images

Jock Madden is on the verge of quitting the Broncos, as three rival clubs chase the playmaker. Picture: Getty Images
The 25-year-old was being groomed to succeed Reynolds and had played 15 games for the club over the past two years when the Broncos skipper was unavailable through injury.

But under new coach Michael Maguire, Madden has yet to play NRL this season and appears to have fallen well down the pecking order behind Reynolds, Ezra Mam, Ben Hunt, Billy Walters and teenager Coby Black.

Hull FC coach John Cartwright is keen on Madden given his ties to the playmaker as a former assistant coach at the Broncos to Kevin Walters.

But Hull FC face competition from Australia with the Tigers and a second NRL club having contacted his management to inquire about the possibility of Madden leaving the Broncos at season’s end.

The Broncos are battling a salary-cap crunch and would save around $350,000 by releasing Madden, who played 17 games for the Tigers, from the final season of his deal.
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I don't mind it especially if Sullivan is going. We need halves depth pending what Doueihi does.

If we can land Madden on a 2 year deal. Doueihi on 1 year & Javon Andrews I would give him Development (last spot) next year & 2 years after that we are good.

Doueihi plays 13. Jock as a back up half. If Andrews comes good may we move Latu to 13 in the future.

Much better position to be in than Brandon Wakeham & Starfod To'a in the 7 & 6 only 2 years ago.
 
BlackWhiteGold said:
I actually said we should make a play for Jock Madden as backup half a few weeks ago, experience, game management & goal kicking.

https://www.couriermail.com.au/spor...n/news-story/1c4c8213ef4f25091ad1ef29794b3786

JOCK’S EYE OF THE TIGER

Jock Madden is on the verge of quitting the Broncos with three clubs, including Wests Tigers, eyeing off the Brisbane playmaker.

Sport Confidential can reveal Madden is considering a return to the Tigers club with whom he made his NRL debut in 2021 before his move to the Broncos two years ago.

Madden is contracted to the Broncos until the end of 2026 but is resigned to leaving Brisbane after the club recently extended skipper Adam Reynolds for a further 12 months.

Jock Madden is on the verge of quitting the Broncos, as three rival clubs chase the playmaker. Picture: Getty Images

Jock Madden is on the verge of quitting the Broncos, as three rival clubs chase the playmaker. Picture: Getty Images
The 25-year-old was being groomed to succeed Reynolds and had played 15 games for the club over the past two years when the Broncos skipper was unavailable through injury.

But under new coach Michael Maguire, Madden has yet to play NRL this season and appears to have fallen well down the pecking order behind Reynolds, Ezra Mam, Ben Hunt, Billy Walters and teenager Coby Black.

Hull FC coach John Cartwright is keen on Madden given his ties to the playmaker as a former assistant coach at the Broncos to Kevin Walters.

But Hull FC face competition from Australia with the Tigers and a second NRL club having contacted his management to inquire about the possibility of Madden leaving the Broncos at season’s end.

The Broncos are battling a salary-cap crunch and would save around $350,000 by releasing Madden, who played 17 games for the Tigers, from the final season of his deal.
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Any aggressive forwards on the list Richo , or you exclusively looking at reserve grade halves ? Are we gunna sign this pie eater for $350k, and pay Souths the same to take Bud off out hands ?
 
wonka said:
So we are going to help the Broncos salary cap by signing old Jock strap, While paying most of Buds contract to play at Souths. Nice one Richo
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We are nice guys aren’t we? Let players go early when they sign elsewhere …never get them early when we sign one ..

I thought the idea was to compete against the other teams …not help them
 
BirchgroveTigers said:
Jock would be great pending what happens with Bud Sullivan. We signed Bud for 550 I think I remember?

Him and Royce are the two remaining deals that are proper wastes of money.
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If we could convince South’s to pay Bud 350, and we pay Jock 350, we are effectively “even” on the Jock salary. Would mean we’re paying 550 all up for that back up half. Probably would rather Jock in that scenario to Bud purely as he will have signed here knowing the scenario/would be more committed etc.
 
BirchgroveTigers said:
If we could convince South’s to pay Bud 350, and we pay Jock 350, we are effectively “even” on the Jock salary. Would mean we’re paying 550 all up for that back up half. Probably would rather Jock in that scenario to Bud purely as he will have signed here knowing the scenario/would be more committed etc.
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Or we could just keep Bud who has actually played first grade this year … rumour has it that Souths are only contributing $150k this season for Bud so your number looks high
 
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