OFFICIAL Jock Madden #244

tig_prmz said:
AD is halfback/centre.

He doesn't have the experience, the motor, the defensive capability, knowledge of defensive structure or the work ethic to play in the forwards.

He is a completely skill based player.

He can play lock for 15-20 minutes to give someone a rest, but that shouldn't be the main plan starting 2026.
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Erm, I was in this camp a few months ago and I put my hands up to say that I was wrong. Game is so fast now, he did much better playing there last season than I thought he would. (Helps that Taylan replaced him at centre too). I love him at 7 more than any other player in our squad. But he can absolutely do a job as a ball playing lock. He's watching the game and not the ball, wherever he plays.

He reminds me a bit of Ben Galea. Maybe not quite as tough as Galea in his pomp, but faster and more skillful, but same vibe of just a great all round footy player. I like him switching with Latu too.
 
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Tigers recruit reveals ‘big factor’ behind homecoming... and why he turned down big overseas move​

Ethan Lee Chalk from Fox Sports
February 13th, 2026 8:11 am

Tigers recruit reveals ‘big factor’ behind homecoming... and why he turned down big overseas move​

as he looks to cement a regular spot in the first-grade team.

One of six new signings made by the club, Madden makes his triumphant return to Concord after a three-year stint with the Brisbane Broncos in which he furthered his craft under Adam Reynolds and was a member of their premiership-winning squad in 2025.

Speaking to foxsports.com.au, Madden, who was also linked with a move to the Rabbitohs, admitted that one of the main reasons to return to the Tigers was to play under Benji Marshall.

This comes after he was granted a mutual release by the Broncos, allowing him to leave the club before the end of his contract.

“Benji and my manager sort of had a bit of a discussion there, but there was a big drive factor from Benji and it’s really good to be back,” Madden told foxsports.com.au.

“He knows the game really well and he instils a lot of confidence in you as well. To be mentored by him and coached by him, I’m really looking forward to it and excited for it.

“When I first started here, he was still playing and he taught me a lot and showed me a lot about the game back then, too.”

Jock Madden during his Tigers playing days. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)
Jock Madden during his Tigers playing days. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)Source: Getty Images

The playmaker confirmed there was also interest from overseas (in particular Hull FC), but decided against a move at this point of his career. Instead, the 25-year-old wants to lock down a regular spot in the NRL line-up and add to his 32 first-grade appearances.

“Overseas didn’t really drive me in this part of my career at the moment, so being back here is a really good opportunity,” he added.

“I want to be playing in week in, week out. I can control what I can do out in the training park at the moment here and want to put my best foot forward.

However, he will have to contend with NSW Blues representative Jarome Luai, Lebanon international Adam Doueihi, and young guns Latu Fainu and Javon Andrews.


Foxsports.com.au understands that Luai and Doueihi will start in the halves for their opening clash in Round 2. Meanwhile, Fainu has been training as the utility off the bench after returning from injury earlier than expected.

“We’re all really good mates and we all get along really well. When we go out in the training park, we all challenge each other and push ourselves for those high standards,” Madden added.

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pawsandclaws1 said:
His cousin is former Wallaby half, Nick White.
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Great club the Pumpkin Pickers, so called because in the early days they used to take pumpkins with them to sell when playing in Newcastle. My late cousin, Warren “Dinger” Bell, played for them in the 60s winning the Comp in
1965, also represented Newcastle v the touring French side in 1964, at the No 1 Sportsground in Newcastle.
Some great old memories of Hunter footy.
 
Halbrowne61 said:
Great club the Pumpkin Pickers, so called because in the early days they used to take pumpkins with them to sell when playing in Newcastle. My late cousin, Warren “Dinger” Bell, played for them in the 60s winning the Comp in
1965, also represented Newcastle v the touring French side in 1964, at the No 1 Sportsground in Newcastle.
Some great old memories of Hunter footy.
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Geez champion @Halbrowne61 - some history there.
Shared DNA = shared talents!
 
Halbrowne61 said:
Not really mate, I was a fleet footed back like Dinger except I had a pea heart ! One of those flash Harry’s who had a comb in my sock to impress the girls !
But I was born at Waratah in Newcastle and still proud of the area.
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There 's nothing wrong with keeping a smile on the girls' faces champion @Halbrowne61.
Back in 1990, following the Newcastle earthquake, I lived in Mayfield for the year (due to work) and thoroughly enjoyed the people in Newcastle - they were salt-of-the-earth Aussies.
I'll always have a soft spot for them.
 
Ah, the earthquake.

Brings back memories of Ma Ray's pub next to Broadmeadow Loco, the downfall of many a railway man before the earth quake.
 
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