swag_tiger
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Burher has played center before so he has some experience
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Tuiaki_Chicken_Wings
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Woodsy mentioned Brenton Lawrence in his press conference today… did he let the cat out of the bag? Hiku I would take in a heartbeat. Centre all day in our team!
Hiku -> Parra
@marzie said:
See Below Guys - Daily Telegraph… Last paragraph
**<big>Aaron Woods says the Tigers can overcome the Robbie Farah-Jason Taylor feud</big>**
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http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/aaron-woods-says-the-tigers-can-overcome-the-robbie-farah-jason-taylor-feud/story-fni3gpz1-1227612390451
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WHEN Aaron Woods hit the phones for a recent Wests Tigers’ membership drive, the only thing fans wanted to know about was the ongoing feud between coach Jason Taylor and club favourite Robbie Farah.
Despite the drama, some were happy to renew their memberships on the spot.
“Some said they wanted to see how the Robbie saga goes before they renewed,’’ Woods told The Daily Telegraph yesterday.
“I said to them, ‘if I told you I knew what was going on, it would be a lie. All I can tell you is they have both been professional and kept it to themselves’.’’
If the Tigers are any chance to avoid missing a fifth straight finals series, they’ll need to resolve the tension between Taylor and the unwanted Farah.
It’s the biggest issue confronting the club. It remains to be seen if Farah will link with another club before the season starts _ or hangs around to collect his pay cheque and battles Matt Ballin for the starting No. 9 jumper.
The fact Farah is an Origin rake and Blues’ vice-captain makes the whole argument sound absurd, but Taylor is clear on his plans moving forward.
“All we know is Robbie will be there round one, and he’s been ripping in at training,’’ Woods said.
“He’s one of the fittest blokes I’ve met. The older he gets, the smarter and fitter he gets. Just the way he looks after his body, he’s done that much rehab for his back (over the years), and watches what he eats … he does all the one per centres.
“He’s come back with a brilliant attitude. And from how JT has been talking around the club, he still asks Robbie questions and how we can go better. They’re still having their one-on-one meetings and still talk.
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Woods was one of the Tigers best in a troubled 2015 for the club.
“I haven’t spoken to Robbie about it. It that was me it would drive me insane. You’d go home and you’d have a million people asking you what’s going on, you come to training and get a million questions about what’s going on.
“I just want to make the eight next year. I’m sick of watching semi-final footy.’’
Woods is favourite to succeed Farah as captain for next year, an honour he’s happy to accept. But reaching September is his top goal. So is helping the Blues reclaim the Origin series where he’ll be joined by Farah and possibly a third teammate, fullback James Tedesco.
Woods, like Tedesco, had minor knee surgery during the off-season, and will resume full training next week.
After the departure of Keith Galloway, Marty Taupau, and the US troubles with sacked Matt Lodge, Woods finds himself a little light on forward partners.
He rattled off names like Dallas Graham, Ava Seumanufagai, Sauaso Sue, Ipswich Jets’ recruits Billy McConnachie and Rod Griffin, **and even Manly’s Brenton Lawrence, who has been linked to joint venture.**
“We’ll be right. We’ll surprise a few people,’’ Woods said.
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http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/aaron-woods-says-the-tigers-can-overcome-the-robbie-farah-jason-taylor-feud/story-fni3gpz1-1227612390451
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WHEN Aaron Woods hit the phones for a recent Wests Tigers’ membership drive, the only thing fans wanted to know about was the ongoing feud between coach Jason Taylor and club favourite Robbie Farah.
Despite the drama, some were happy to renew their memberships on the spot.
“Some said they wanted to see how the Robbie saga goes before they renewed,’’ Woods told The Daily Telegraph yesterday.
“I said to them, ‘if I told you I knew what was going on, it would be a lie. All I can tell you is they have both been professional and kept it to themselves’.’’
If the Tigers are any chance to avoid missing a fifth straight finals series, they’ll need to resolve the tension between Taylor and the unwanted Farah.
It’s the biggest issue confronting the club. It remains to be seen if Farah will link with another club before the season starts _ or hangs around to collect his pay cheque and battles Matt Ballin for the starting No. 9 jumper.
The fact Farah is an Origin rake and Blues’ vice-captain makes the whole argument sound absurd, but Taylor is clear on his plans moving forward.
“All we know is Robbie will be there round one, and he’s been ripping in at training,’’ Woods said.
“He’s one of the fittest blokes I’ve met. The older he gets, the smarter and fitter he gets. Just the way he looks after his body, he’s done that much rehab for his back (over the years), and watches what he eats … he does all the one per centres.
“He’s come back with a brilliant attitude. And from how JT has been talking around the club, he still asks Robbie questions and how we can go better. They’re still having their one-on-one meetings and still talk.
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Woods was one of the Tigers best in a troubled 2015 for the club.
“I haven’t spoken to Robbie about it. It that was me it would drive me insane. You’d go home and you’d have a million people asking you what’s going on, you come to training and get a million questions about what’s going on.
“I just want to make the eight next year. I’m sick of watching semi-final footy.’’
Woods is favourite to succeed Farah as captain for next year, an honour he’s happy to accept. But reaching September is his top goal. So is helping the Blues reclaim the Origin series where he’ll be joined by Farah and possibly a third teammate, fullback James Tedesco.
Woods, like Tedesco, had minor knee surgery during the off-season, and will resume full training next week.
After the departure of Keith Galloway, Marty Taupau, and the US troubles with sacked Matt Lodge, Woods finds himself a little light on forward partners.
He rattled off names like Dallas Graham, Ava Seumanufagai, Sauaso Sue, Ipswich Jets’ recruits Billy McConnachie and Rod Griffin, **and even Manly’s Brenton Lawrence, who has been linked to joint venture.**
“We’ll be right. We’ll surprise a few people,’’ Woods said.
PYMBLEPETE
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Brenton Lawrence would make a huge difference to us; assuming he stays fit of course. Surely we must be going all out for the guy.
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@Russell said:
Spot on we don't need Burher, that on top of Ballin would be a joke, but Lawrence on the other hand would be good.
I don't rate Buhrer. Would be bog average at any other club IMO.
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Hiku or Lawrence - yep for sure. I don't rate Buhrer either.
GNR4LIFE
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@Cultured Bogan said:
I'm the opposite, i'm a big fan. He probably has a few critics due to the debacle it caused when he played Origin, but all it showed was that he wasn't an Origin player. A lot of players aren't, but they are still very good club players. DCE i think is the best example. Horrible at Origin level, but one of the best at club level.
I wouldn't be against any of these guys. The only realistic chance we have of any of them is Starling, and maybe Lawrence. The other 2, nope.
@GNR4LIFE said:
He looks like one of those players that fits Manly's system, and would struggle to adapt elsewhere.
He's done better than I in the world of Rugby League though so I guess I can't bag him too much!
MacDougall
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I don't rate Buhrer, but better judges than me do.
I rate Hiku but we already have so much depth in the outside backs it's kind of unfortunate. He'd walk into the first grade team and would be a mouth watering replacement for Richards but I think we've already stacked his positions too deeply to make a play there.
I don't think we can sign anymore players at all. We're done I reckon.
I rate Hiku but we already have so much depth in the outside backs it's kind of unfortunate. He'd walk into the first grade team and would be a mouth watering replacement for Richards but I think we've already stacked his positions too deeply to make a play there.
I don't think we can sign anymore players at all. We're done I reckon.
GNR4LIFE
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@MacDougall said:
Manly would again be footing the bill for most of these guys contracts. We could easily take on a guy like Starling.
MacDougall
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Financially yes, but whether we actually have the squad space is what I wonder. There is a limit to registered top grade contracts right?
Starling would actually be a pretty damn good addition too now that you mention it.
If we have signed a few on second tier off season training type contracts without it being documented as so, the likes of Parahi, Griffin, McConachie, Aiolai etc, then throwing him into the mix would be a no brainer.
Saying that though, I actually rate Starling and I think other clubs would be willing to offer him a salary bump that we wouldn't match.
Starling would actually be a pretty damn good addition too now that you mention it.
If we have signed a few on second tier off season training type contracts without it being documented as so, the likes of Parahi, Griffin, McConachie, Aiolai etc, then throwing him into the mix would be a no brainer.
Saying that though, I actually rate Starling and I think other clubs would be willing to offer him a salary bump that we wouldn't match.
In Hiku news…he drove past Leichhardt thru Concord took the wrong exit onto the M5 realised when he got to Luemeah turned around back onto the M7 and signed a 3 year deal with Penrith...
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