Official - Josh Reynolds Signs Megathread

[The_Old_Fox]

It's all well and good to praise Reynolds's never say attitude and commitment… I'd much rather Tigers spend all that money on good players ... he's almost not first grade standard

The Bulldogs never looked comfortable throwing the ball around yesterday. Graham was also not there to play halfback! I don't think the win did anything to further Hasler's tenure and I think both Bulldogs' halves should have lead more than they did.

He crabs… it's the worst of Benji .. dumb stuff included ... the Tigers have always been one of the dumbest teams and he will compound that .. plus his game won't age well because his best asset is his legs .. He isn't a general or a ball player and once his legs goes... so will the rest of his game ... I can only believe that Cleary himself was surprised at the level of talent he recruited and had he been the last on the list and not one of the first .. he would have settled on Brooks, Lolohea and Watson as his halves options

I hope his not another Braith Anasta? coming to the Tigers on the slide of his career, he did injure he's knee earlier this year?, that's the only thing that concerns me along with his moderate passing skills Anasta was useless at the Tigers. I'll give him a chance,but considering they are going after Watson it seems like a good back up plan if the glue don't gel in the halves.

 

[TrueTiger]

Reynolds will be very good for our club and team….he offers plenty of experience and knowledge,the young guys we have that are starting to play more NRL games will benefit from Josh being on the field..if Brooks can keep improving his game especially his tactical kicking game,then this team will be a definate top 8 chance next year..Ivan is building and recruiting these sort of NRL players for a reason,Packer,Matalino,Reynolds,MacQueen..EXPERIENCE and KNOWLEDGE,and while many of my forum friends always find faults in the players we are recruiting,we must stick solid with Ivan and let him do his work..
Some on here have said that we are buying players that will or can play the same position,why ??,because we have had very ordinary depth eg JLJ was cursed and bagged by many,although he did the best he could,and I applaud his efforts for at least doing his best,however,wouldn't it be good if our halves depth was for example Reynolds or WAtson to back up Brooks and Tui...huge difference in my opinion to what we are used to..
I've only given these scenarios as examples,no one knows what Ivan has in mind,however it makes for an interesting 2018...

 

[GNR4LIFE]

It's all well and good to praise Reynolds's never say attitude and commitment… I'd much rather Tigers spend all that money on good players ... he's almost not first grade standard

The Bulldogs never looked comfortable throwing the ball around yesterday. Graham was also not there to play halfback! I don't think the win did anything to further Hasler's tenure and I think both Bulldogs' halves should have lead more than they did.

He crabs… it's the worst of Benji .. dumb stuff included ... the Tigers have always been one of the dumbest teams and he will compound that .. plus his game won't age well because his best asset is his legs .. He isn't a general or a ball player and once his legs goes... so will the rest of his game ... I can only believe that Cleary himself was surprised at the level of talent he recruited and had he been the last on the list and not one of the first .. he would have settled on Brooks, Lolohea and Watson as his halves options

I hope his not another Braith Anasta? coming to the Tigers on the slide of his career, he did injure he's knee earlier this year?, that's the only thing that concerns me along with his moderate passing skills Anasta was useless at the Tigers. I'll give him a chance,but considering they are going after Watson it seems like a good back up plan if the glue don't gel in the halves.

Reynolds will have a go. That alone will make x100 the signing Anasta was.

 

[Snake]

One thing about Reynolds he has the eye of the Tiger. Win at all costs which leads to some unfortunate actions …it has been a long time since the team has had a personality like this and is worth every cent to have someone as driven!

I don't think too many would argue that point but from what I have watched. Lolohea is a very very good footballer and I can't wait until he is at best weight and fully fit.

Agree Lolohea is a great signing and there certainly will be a starting spot ,he has the talent and reads the game well ,I am excited about seeing him get to a good wieght and fitness next season

 

[Russell]

Reynolds gets sold short on talent. He is a very skilled player but a runner not a dominating ball player.
He's passionate but that's not his strength it's his running game. If given quality ball he can tear defences in half.
This bloke was key in NSW winning origin and was instrumental in Dogs finals runs. The dogs are horrid they win some games due to their powerful forwards and good defence.

Agree TYGA a lot of players have sold Reynolds short over the years to their peril. He is a very smart player and similar to Terry Lamb in respect of backing up players with the ball. He is not a brilliant playmaker as in a Johns but he is always in the game and near the ball.

There was an incident yesterday where Montoya had the ball down his right touch line - defence was closing in and he died with the ball. Problem was Reynolds had trailed through down the centre of the field and was screaming for the infield kick so he could score under the posts. All to no avail.

It is hard to look good when you are playing with dopes.

 

[Russell]

It's all well and good to praise Reynolds's never say attitude and commitment… I'd much rather Tigers spend all that money on good players ... he's almost not first grade standard

The Bulldogs never looked comfortable throwing the ball around yesterday. Graham was also not there to play halfback! I don't think the win did anything to further Hasler's tenure and I think both Bulldogs' halves should have lead more than they did.

He crabs… it's the worst of Benji .. dumb stuff included ... the Tigers have always been one of the dumbest teams and he will compound that .. plus his game won't age well because his best asset is his legs .. He isn't a general or a ball player and once his legs goes... so will the rest of his game ... I can only believe that Cleary himself was surprised at the level of talent he recruited and had he been the last on the list and not one of the first .. he would have settled on Brooks, Lolohea and Watson as his halves options

Usually I rate you as a decent judge, so can only assume you haven't seen him play too many games if you think he crabs across field. On occasions, yes, but as a general rule if not passing, he accelerates to the line and quite often makes a break, that is his strength.

 

[jirskyr]

I do find it weird, we have a team of players right now that are accused of having talent and no heart, we sign a guy renowned for his heart, some people say he hasn't enough talent.

Having talent on our roster has never been the Tigers main problem.

 

[BalmainBoy]

I do find it weird, we have a team of players right now that are accused of having talent and no heart, we sign a guy renowned for his heart, some people say he hasn't enough talent.

Having talent on our roster has never been the Tigers main problem.

An ordinary player with heart is still an ordinary player.. a good player with heart is what the Tigers have lacked in numbers for some time.. Newcastle play with heart and they are bottom of the table..
Discipline matters as much as heart..

Its a bad buy

 

[magpiecol]

I do find it weird, we have a team of players right now that are accused of having talent and no heart, we sign a guy renowned for his heart, some people say he hasn't enough talent.

Having talent on our roster has never been the Tigers main problem.

An ordinary player with heart is still an ordinary player.. a good player with heart is what the Tigers have lacked in numbers for some time.. Newcastle play with heart and they are bottom of the table..
Discipline matters as much as heart..

Its a bad buy

We will see.

Don't think he has ever played reserve grade, so he must have some talent.

:roll

 

[Telltails]

Have been a fan of elements of Reynolds game over the years but he just hasnt got smarter with maturity. No excuses for the brain explosions at his age they will cost games. He already has a target on his back with the refs and I can only hope a new club, and coach can do something to curb the stupidity of his impulsive reactions. Good teams can often cover for players like Reynolds but a in new a team that is building toward consistent performances we really need him to control those urges.

 

[jirskyr]

I do find it weird, we have a team of players right now that are accused of having talent and no heart, we sign a guy renowned for his heart, some people say he hasn't enough talent.

Having talent on our roster has never been the Tigers main problem.

An ordinary player with heart is still an ordinary player.. a good player with heart is what the Tigers have lacked in numbers for some time.. Newcastle play with heart and they are bottom of the table..
Discipline matters as much as heart..

Its a bad buy

Tell that to James Maloney:
- worst in NRL for missed tackles
- worst in NRL for penalties conceded
- 15th-worst in NRL for errors made

For all his "reputation", Josh Reynolds has conceded 8 penalties and made 10 errors all season. That's less penalties than Klemmer, Mbye, Josh Jackson and Tolman just at his own club. Maloney in contrast as conceded **25** penalties and made 20 errors.

Discipline matters, heart matters, skill matters, size matters, of course they all matter. And of course Maloney has a different calibre of side around him this year, but that is this year not 2018.

If you don't rate Josh Reynolds, fine, no drama and it actually doesn't matter, he's coming to Tigers regardless of your opinion. Better IMO to see how he goes next year than write him off right now.

 

[goldcoast_tiger]

Reynolds gets sold short on talent. He is a very skilled player but a runner not a dominating ball player.
He's passionate but that's not his strength it's his running game. If given quality ball he can tear defences in half.
This bloke was key in NSW winning origin and was instrumental in Dogs finals runs. The dogs are horrid they win some games due to their powerful forwards and good defence.

Agree TYGA a lot of players have sold Reynolds short over the years to their peril. He is a very smart player and similar to Terry Lamb in respect of backing up players with the ball. He is not a brilliant playmaker as in a Johns but he is always in the game and near the ball.

There was an incident yesterday where Montoya had the ball down his right touch line - defence was closing in and he died with the ball. Problem was Reynolds had trailed through down the centre of the field and was screaming for the infield kick so he could score under the posts. All to no avail.

It is hard to look good when you are playing with dopes.

I think you're right Russ, but that's what Farah, Woods, Lawrence, and Tedesco have had to do over the last few years, and should get credit for the amount of good games that they've still managed to play.

 

[goldcoast_tiger]

Did anyone see what Reynolds defence stats was yesterday. I didn't see the game but was told that he missed more than he got.
Interested to know if that was true.

 

[Russell]

Did anyone see what Reynolds defence stats was yesterday. I didn't see the game but was told that he missed more than he got.
Interested to know if that was true.

Ten tackles and six missed tackles against the Knights.

Average this year 17 tackles, 3 missed tackles per game.

 

[earl]

I do find it weird, we have a team of players right now that are accused of having talent and no heart, we sign a guy renowned for his heart, some people say he hasn't enough talent.

Having talent on our roster has never been the Tigers main problem.

An ordinary player with heart is still an ordinary player.. a good player with heart is what the Tigers have lacked in numbers for some time.. Newcastle play with heart and they are bottom of the table..
Discipline matters as much as heart..

Its a bad buy

We will see.

Don't think he has ever played reserve grade, so he must have some talent.

:roll

I think Reynolds is a bad signing as well but we have to wait and see what happens. 4 years to me is way too long.

 

[gallagher]

It's all well and good to praise Reynolds's never say attitude and commitment… I'd much rather Tigers spend all that money on good players ... he's almost not first grade standard

The Bulldogs never looked comfortable throwing the ball around yesterday. Graham was also not there to play halfback! I don't think the win did anything to further Hasler's tenure and I think both Bulldogs' halves should have lead more than they did.

He crabs… it's the worst of Benji .. dumb stuff included ... the Tigers have always been one of the dumbest teams and he will compound that .. plus his game won't age well because his best asset is his legs .. He isn't a general or a ball player and once his legs goes... so will the rest of his game ... I can only believe that Cleary himself was surprised at the level of talent he recruited and had he been the last on the list and not one of the first .. he would have settled on Brooks, Lolohea and Watson as his halves options

Usually I rate you as a decent judge, so can only assume you haven't seen him play too many games if you think he crabs across field. On occasions, yes, but as a general rule if not passing, he accelerates to the line and quite often makes a break, that is his strength.

You might be confusing Balmainboy with Balmain Boy. Two different posters.

 

[TYGA]

Reynolds gets sold short on talent. He is a very skilled player but a runner not a dominating ball player.
He's passionate but that's not his strength it's his running game. If given quality ball he can tear defences in half.
This bloke was key in NSW winning origin and was instrumental in Dogs finals runs. The dogs are horrid they win some games due to their powerful forwards and good defence.

Agree TYGA a lot of players have sold Reynolds short over the years to their peril. He is a very smart player and similar to Terry Lamb in respect of backing up players with the ball. He is not a brilliant playmaker as in a Johns but he is always in the game and near the ball.

There was an incident yesterday where Montoya had the ball down his right touch line - defence was closing in and he died with the ball. Problem was Reynolds had trailed through down the centre of the field and was screaming for the infield kick so he could score under the posts. All to no avail.

It is hard to look good when you are playing with dopes.

I watch plenty of Dogs games as mates of mine are key sponsors. They are just bad from hooker and halfback and Reynolds gets the ball when the play breaks down. The key to success at the Tigers will be Liddle and Brooks. He will also shine backing up Matulino who has the best offload in the game when he is on. Cleary has a plan it's not just moneyball. If Brooks can organise the team Reynolds will be the best signing we have made.

 

[Tiger_Steve]

I do find it weird, we have a team of players right now that are accused of having talent and no heart, we sign a guy renowned for his heart, some people say he hasn't enough talent.

Having talent on our roster has never been the Tigers main problem.

An ordinary player with heart is still an ordinary player.. a good player with heart is what the Tigers have lacked in numbers for some time.. Newcastle play with heart and they are bottom of the table..
Discipline matters as much as heart..

Its a bad buy

But a good player with no heart is…....Braith Anasta at Tigers, Mitchell Moses last 2 games for tigers, Tomic every day. I think I'd prefer heart over raw talent

 

[Spud_Murphy]

Reynolds gets sold short on talent. He is a very skilled player but a runner not a dominating ball player.
He's passionate but that's not his strength it's his running game. If given quality ball he can tear defences in half.
This bloke was key in NSW winning origin and was instrumental in Dogs finals runs. The dogs are horrid they win some games due to their powerful forwards and good defence.

Agree TYGA a lot of players have sold Reynolds short over the years to their peril. He is a very smart player and similar to Terry Lamb in respect of backing up players with the ball. He is not a brilliant playmaker as in a Johns but he is always in the game and near the ball.

There was an incident yesterday where Montoya had the ball down his right touch line - defence was closing in and he died with the ball. Problem was Reynolds had trailed through down the centre of the field and was screaming for the infield kick so he could score under the posts. All to no avail.

It is hard to look good when you are playing with dopes.

I watch plenty of Dogs games as mates of mine are key sponsors. They are just bad from hooker and halfback and Reynolds gets the ball when the play breaks down. The key to success at the Tigers will be Liddle and Brooks. He will also shine backing up Matulino who has the best offload in the game when he is on. Cleary has a plan it's not just moneyball. **If Brooks can organise the team** Reynolds will be the best signing we have made.

This is the big question isn't it? I don't think he has it in him,tbh. Cooper, Cooper calling Cooper!

 

[newtiger]

Reynolds gets sold short on talent. He is a very skilled player but a runner not a dominating ball player.
He's passionate but that's not his strength it's his running game. If given quality ball he can tear defences in half.
This bloke was key in NSW winning origin and was instrumental in Dogs finals runs. The dogs are horrid they win some games due to their powerful forwards and good defence.

Agree TYGA a lot of players have sold Reynolds short over the years to their peril. He is a very smart player and similar to Terry Lamb in respect of backing up players with the ball. He is not a brilliant playmaker as in a Johns but he is always in the game and near the ball.

There was an incident yesterday where Montoya had the ball down his right touch line - defence was closing in and he died with the ball. Problem was Reynolds had trailed through down the centre of the field and was screaming for the infield kick so he could score under the posts. All to no avail.

It is hard to look good when you are playing with dopes.

I watch plenty of Dogs games as mates of mine are key sponsors. They are just bad from hooker and halfback and Reynolds gets the ball when the play breaks down. The key to success at the Tigers will be Liddle and Brooks. He will also shine backing up Matulino who has the best offload in the game when he is on. Cleary has a plan it's not just moneyball. If Brooks can organise the team Reynolds will be the best signing we have made.

A friend of mine is a mad doggie supporter, I said to him last year when it looked like Brooks was going to the Dogs it would be the best thing for Reynolds game.
It turned out that we got Reynolds and I think if Luke plays a good organising game JR will shine.
That's one of the problems at the Dogs Mbye is not a good organiser and has a poor kicking game.