CEO - Shane Richardson

[mtd#2]

That is a risk v reward scenario you can play out.
Do we risk coming bottom 4 again next year, possibly driving some young talent away in the hope we make the 8?

Do we risk driving known NRL talent out for a new coach who comes with no guarantee of a top 12 spot? Id like you to answer this one...

Which young talent do we risk driving away btw? Because Benji staying means we keep Latu. If Galvins mate leaves, it also opens a clear path in 2027 for Haywood.

 

[HUNT 101]

He couldn’t keep up in the humidity. It was his laziness started the rot. Bench forward against tiring opponents is his wheelhouse.

Not sure if he was on during either of 10min sin binning, but ,1, he's a big unit 2 playing in Townsville and 3, in a 12 on 13 game for 20 min .. the whole team gased he most likely gased harder or was injured but I definitely think he should come on after 25 min and again with 15 to go.

 

[Tucker]

Do we risk driving known NRL talent out for a new coach who comes with no guarantee of a top 12 spot? Id like you to answer this one...

Which young talent do we risk driving away btw? Because Benji staying means we keep Latu. If Galvins mate leaves, it also opens a clear path in 2027 for Haywood.

Where is the risk of driving away known NRL talent? I hope you aren’t referring to Luai and co. They signed here for money, not to be coached by a bloke who is still figuring out how to do it.
Young blokes will not commit to a team that lose 3/4 of their games each year. It affects their growth, exposure, possible rep honours etc…
These are the risks to consider when sorting out this issue.

 

[1eyetiger]

Is anyone else getting sick of the email for the Women's team? I mean, I'm 100% behind the womens team, but they've got to do better with their email timings with our 1st grade mens team deperate for some upgrades.

Yes, get all excited thinking we have a new signing, only to be with nrlw, sorry I have no interest in the game

 

[mtd#2]

Where is the risk of driving away known NRL talent? I hope you aren’t referring to Luai and co They signed here for money, not to be coached by a bloke who is still figuring out how to do it.
Young blokes will not commit to a team that lose 3/4 of their games each year. It affects their growth, exposure, possible rep honours etc…
These are the risks to consider when sorting out this issue.

Am I correct in my summary;

It is your opinion, that Luai an co (who have openly bought into Benjis plan and publicly backed him), wouldn't be effected if he was to be sacked, nor would it impact their decision making as to whether they want to stay and play for the tigers?

 

[Lestronge]

Give this post a like if this made you laugh out loud 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Mason and the Fainu family have come out and said they want to stay at the club for ages and are extremely grateful for what the club has done for them .TDS manager said last week “ he loves the club , this isn’t a Galvin situation . He’s worried about being stuck behind Api.
My guess is he doesn’t want to be stuck behind a Cam Smith / Tom Brady type , who plays well into their late 30s .
It’s probably manager speak about getting a good upgrade and promise of a roster spot .
We need to build depth in the forwards . I honestly think there’s a fair chunk of depth in the backs with Mapapalangi and Thompson ( who was starting many games for Souths in the last couple of years ) in reserve grade . Along with Faatape , Luke L and Staines . Chuck in Naden and could be anything Makasini , and I feel the backs actually do have depth there .
The forward were always going to be our weakness this season . We got lucky in the growth of Sukkar , but I feel we need 2 middles and 2 edge forwards moving forward. I mean this could be Saukuru and Broaderlow into the end of the top 30 , with a Fifita type signing for strike .
With Klemmer going , and Miller falling on his face , and Kit L taking a little bit longer than we’d like to develop , the middles is a real concern . We need at least 2 forwards 1 and out and our middle . And someone who is a middle that can do a job in the edge .

 

[mtd#2]

Mason and the Fainu family have come out and said they want to stay at the club for ages and are extremely grateful for what the club has done for them .TDS manager said last week “ he loves the club , this isn’t a Galvin situation . He’s worried about being stuck behind Api.
My guess is he doesn’t want to be stuck behind a Cam Smith / Tom Brady type , who plays well into their late 30s .
It’s probably manager speak about getting a good upgrade and promise of a roster spot .
We need to build depth in the forwards . I honestly think there’s a fair chunk of depth in the backs with Mapapalangi and Thompson ( who was starting many games for Souths in the last couple of years ) in reserve grade . Along with Faatape , Luke L and Staines . Chuck in Naden and could be anything Makasini , and I feel the backs actually do have depth there .
The forward were always going to be our weakness this season . We got lucky in the growth of Sukkar , but I feel we need 2 middles and 2 edge forwards moving forward. I mean this could be Saukuru and Broaderlow into the end of the top 30 , with a Fifita type signing for strike .
With Klemmer going , and Miller falling on his face , and Kit L taking a little bit longer than we’d like to develop , the middles is a real concern . We need at least 2 forwards 1 and out and our middle . And someone who is a middle that can do a job in the edge .

KPP helps on an edge and I reckon we push seyfarth into the middles rotation. He's better at just getting the ball and running straight than playing on an edge

But agreed, we need a few signings in the forwards.

 

[Tucker]

Am I correct in my summary;

It is your opinion, that Luai an co (who have openly bought into Benjis plan and publicly backed him), wouldn't be effected if he was to be sacked, nor would it impact their decision making as to whether they want to stay and play for the tigers?

Yes.
They are professionals on good money.
It would be unlikely they walk away for that reason.

 

[Tucker]

Give this post a like if this made you laugh out loud 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Why involve other people?
Can’t you stand on your own two feet and discuss the topic?
You clearly did not understand what you were saying.
Your take on risk v reward was laughable in its naivety.
I took it easy on you and explained where you were wrong as I do understand the concept and you have thrown your toys out the cot…
Pathetic.

 

[Alex Seyfarth's #1 Fan]

Is it true that we have 27 players in our top 30? How are we going to fill the last three spots? Only four weeks to decide on those spots before they have to be filled.

 

[mtd#2]

Why involve other people?
Can’t you stand on your own two feet and discuss the topic?
You clearly did not understand what you were saying.
Your take on risk v reward was laughable in its naivety.
I took it easy on you and explained where you were wrong as I do understand the concept and you have thrown your toys out the cot…
Pathetic.

I thought it was pretty funny.

 

[Demps]

Is it true that we have 27 players in our top 30? How are we going to fill the last three spots? Only four weeks to decide on those spots before they have to be filled.

Internal upgrades

Heath Mason
Krystian Mapapalang
... maybe Charlie Murray

 

[Lestronge]

Internal upgrades

Heath Mason
Krystian Mapapalang
... maybe Charlie Murray

Hopefully another middle from somewhere . Murray is like a failed 9 who’s moved to lock , I’m not soo sure about him .

 

[Demps]

Hopefully another middle from somewhere . Murray is like a failed 9 who’s moved to lock , I’m not soo sure about him .

Yep, he's not a good option

But he's a East Tigers lad and they're all getting contracts.

Maybe just a squad filler for this year and we get some genuine top 30 depth options.

Hopefully Richo is making moves in the shadows

 

[Tucker]

I thought it was pretty funny.

Whats funny is you used a phrase you don’t understand and have tripled down on it without discussing how I was presenting it to you in the correct context.

 

[mtd#2]

Whats funny is you used a phrase you don’t understand and have tripled down on it without discussing how I was presenting it to you in the correct context.

I think the fact youre upset and still replying is funny too 😂

 

[Tucker]

Is it true that we have 27 players in our top 30? How are we going to fill the last three spots? Only four weeks to decide on those spots before they have to be filled.

Surely Richo has been working on this for months?
If it ends up being promotions from within, then I’m predicting a bloodbath in the off season. Heaps of players will be moved on.

 

[Tigerstigerstigers]

Mason and the Fainu family have come out and said they want to stay at the club for ages and are extremely grateful for what the club has done for them .TDS manager said last week “ he loves the club , this isn’t a Galvin situation . He’s worried about being stuck behind Api.
My guess is he doesn’t want to be stuck behind a Cam Smith / Tom Brady type , who plays well into their late 30s .
It’s probably manager speak about getting a good upgrade and promise of a roster spot .
We need to build depth in the forwards . I honestly think there’s a fair chunk of depth in the backs with Mapapalangi and Thompson ( who was starting many games for Souths in the last couple of years ) in reserve grade . Along with Faatape , Luke L and Staines . Chuck in Naden and could be anything Makasini , and I feel the backs actually do have depth there .
The forward were always going to be our weakness this season . We got lucky in the growth of Sukkar , but I feel we need 2 middles and 2 edge forwards moving forward. I mean this could be Saukuru and Broaderlow into the end of the top 30 , with a Fifita type signing for strike .
With Klemmer going , and Miller falling on his face , and Kit L taking a little bit longer than we’d like to develop , the middles is a real concern . We need at least 2 forwards 1 and out and our middle . And someone who is a middle that can do a job in the edge .

nailed it. finally someone with sense. Luke Luuali won't see reggies again once he gets a crack and injury free run.

 

[Oldman]

Surely Richo has been working on this for months?
If it ends up being promotions from within, then I’m predicting a bloodbath in the off season. Heaps of players will be moved on.

I hope so

 

[BAGNF05]

Surely Richo has been working on this for months?
If it ends up being promotions from within, then I’m predicting a bloodbath in the off season. Heaps of players will be moved on.

Realistically we probably need to change a third of our roster or more.