OFFICIAL Jock Madden #244

[boonboon]

We have to remember that Madden came through as an outstanding prospect

Player of the Chamionship at Australian Schools
Australian Schoolboys half and Captain
SG Ball top point scorer and player of the comp
Man of the Match in U20s SOO in 2019 and Tigers Flegg Cup Player of the year

In 2021 he took Magpies nsw cup team to 2nd (played 13 games won 8 - they only won 1 without him).

Then came into a woeful Tigers team as a fill in fir the worst team in the comp- no young halfback could look good in that shocking team in 2022

Played 16 games across 2 qld cup teams and the Broncos with some injuries but was part of a squad that made the grand final even if back up for most of the year

In 2024 he played 10 nrl games and under Kevvie was the backup half performing ok but also spent a lot of the year injured only play 12 games across all comps.

I am not saying he will be starting half but he always had potential, is a great back and has a really strong kicking game - wouldn't shock me to see Latu at lock and Madden at halfback at some stage next year In a side going well

 

[crazycat]

Good Depth signing where we need depth... In a Halfback that can kick.

 

[watersider]

We have to remember that Madden came through as an outstanding prospect

Player of the Chamionship at Australian Schools
Australian Schoolboys half and Captain
SG Ball top point scorer and player of the comp
Man of the Match in U20s SOO in 2019 and Tigers Flegg Cup Player of the year

In 2021 he took Magpies nsw cup team to 2nd (played 13 games won 8 - they only won 1 without him).

Then came into a woeful Tigers team as a fill in fir the worst team in the comp- no young halfback could look good in that shocking team in 2022

Played 16 games across 2 qld cup teams and the Broncos with some injuries but was part of a squad that made the grand final even if back up for most of the year

In 2024 he played 10 nrl games and under Kevvie was the backup half performing ok but also spent a lot of the year injured only play 12 games across all comps.

I am not saying he will be starting half but he always had potential, is a great back and has a really strong kicking game - wouldn't shock me to see Latu at lock and Madden at halfback at some stage next year In a side going well

Thanks for the summary, I liked everything except that last sentence. I think if he's replacing Latu in the halves then we are in big trouble. Latu is the best half prospect we've had since Benji, if he can't stay in that position for us then something has gone wrong.

I agree madden is a solid signing. With decent foundations and smarts you can see how he'd be so effective in juniors, a really polished player at a young age. I think he lacks the pace and physical attributes to ever be anything more than a slightly below average half in the NRL, but like you I think he's a decent purchase.

I actually think rugby union would be a really good option for him if he wanted to be more than below average, as the skillset of a number 10 in that game suits his attributes. But for us, I'm happy to have him as a back up. While Sullivan is energetic and has individual moments of brilliance, I'm much more comfortable with Madden as the back up.

 

[Bus 2 Terrigal]

What a joke!

No, it’s “Jock”

#YourWelcome

 

[getagrip]

Why ? He’s going to be the 7 for the magpies … it’s much better than paying bud or even really Latu half a mil to run those teams . It’s smart .

Its ok if Bud is gone, but will this happen?

 

[Winston Churchill]

Dud was never coming back, just had to do the soft let go or the 'loan' option in the media. Im just a lil annoyed Super CEO Richo missed out on his other hot targets, Hastings and keeping Sezer here.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

It’s ok if Bud is gone, but will this happen?

Idk why Souths would take his entire contract. We’ll still be paying him something, regardless if he’s here or not.

 

[Lestronge]

Its ok if Bud is gone, but will this happen?

He’s on 650k next year to play Reggie’s. Yes it’s ok if bud leaves

 

[getagrip]

He’s on 650k next year to play Reggie’s. Yes it’s ok if bud leaves

Exactly

 

[Tiger Stripes]

Astute signing imo. Experience, game management & a goal kicker. We've finally got a depth halfback who can slot in when required (think Panthers with Schneider, O'Sullivan, Cogger of years gone by).

I am assuming Sullivan and the Tigers both agree to tear up his existing contract [mutual agreement] and Souths give Sullivan a new contract with mutually agreed dollar amounts. Just surmising.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Idk why Souths would take his entire contract. We’ll still be paying him something, regardless if he’s here or not.

If Bud loves Souths so much, he will probably have to take a haircut to stay over there be surprised if Richo hasn't suggested that.

 

[Alex Seyfarth's #1 Fan]

If Bud loves Souths so much, he will probably have to take a haircut to stay over there be surprised if Richo hasn't suggested that.

I swear I read in the rumours thread that he was prepared to do exactly that. But his injury threw a spanner in the works.

 

[user118245]

If Bud loves Souths so much, he will probably have to take a haircut to stay over there be surprised if Richo hasn't suggested that.

I remember seeing somewhere he said he preferred the WT and all the guys here over Souths, I’ll try and find it

 

[clontarfkid]

I remember seeing somewhere he said he preferred the WT and all the guys here over Souths, I’ll try and find it

I read the opposite...that he felt at home at Souths blah blah
Hes OK as back up,but not a starting 6 or 7,which is effectively what were paying for
And were gonna need back up halves with or without AD
So if Souths and Bud wanna leave us with the majority of his 600k /season for the next 2 years,we shld take him back rather than give him away for peanuts and get stuk with the invoice
And if weve got Madden cheaply as well...there's the 4 halves we need in the top 30(plus AD maybe)
..and btw..there may be a back up hooker in that lot there somewhere.Sorry Jock...

 

[user118245]

I read the opposite...that he felt at home at Souths blah blah
Hes OK as back up,but not a starting 6 or 7,which is effectively what were paying for
And were gonna need back up halves with or without AD
So if Souths and Bud wanna leave us with the majority of his 600k /season for the next 2 years,we shld take him back rather than give him away for peanuts and get stuk with the invoice
And if weve got Madden cheaply as well...there's the 4 halves we need in the top 30(plus AD maybe)
..and btw..there may be a back up hooker in that lot there somewhere.Sorry Jock...

Maybe my memory is wrong, hopefully it is

 

[Merlot]

Idk why Souths would take his entire contract. We’ll still be paying him something, regardless if he’s here or not.

only willing to chip in 150 is laughable from south's ,we should be smackin their bums for Bud, interesting how Wayne handles this year , could be Sir's 1st spoon ever

 

[innsaneink]

I know hes a depth signing but i dont see him as 'good depth'.
He wont make a difference if he sees firsts its just filling a jersey imo.
Dont they know.we need some tough hard running no bs forwards?

 

[Chunk]

I know hes a depth signing but i dont see him as 'good depth'.
He wont make a difference if he sees firsts its just filling a jersey imo.
Dont they know.we need some tough hard running no bs forwards?

Yeah strange, seems a waste.

 

[Pascoes_barber]

I know hes a depth signing but i dont see him as 'good depth'.
He wont make a difference if he sees firsts its just filling a jersey imo.
Dont they know.we need some tough hard running no bs forwards?

We need someone in that role and he's been in a better system for a couple of years.

Re forwards yes. But it's not a case of one or the other, still spots available in the roster...

 

[Needaname]

Jock has a better kicking game than any of our halves currently. If Marshall rewards preseason’s on effort and form I wouldn’t be surprised to see Latu moved back to Lock and Jock coming in as our halfback.
If anything, he will be leading the way in the kicking all preseason and lifting the standards there. That can only be a good thing.
I’m keen to see TLT cause I have a feeling Doueihi is back in the 7.