Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

The only position for Alex Johnstone at Wests Tigers would be wing and he would be a great success in that position. Sign him.
 
Johnston might be hard pressed getting a look in first grade if he is leaving Souths and wants to play fullback. Most other clubs have fullbacks that are ahead of him.
 
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Johnston might be hard pressed getting a look in first grade if he is leaving Souths and wants to play fullback. Most other clubs have fullbacks that are ahead of him.
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i suppose being flexible is a trait u have to have in the NRL :stuck_out_tongue:
 
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Johnston might be hard pressed getting a look in first grade if he is leaving Souths and wants to play fullback. Most other clubs have fullbacks that are ahead of him.

i suppose being flexible is a trait u have to have in the NRL :stuck_out_tongue:
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He is not among the elite fullbacks in the game. Guys like Slater, Inglis, Teddy, Tommy T, RTS can all go to market and demand they play fullback. Most clubs will move on their existing fullbacks to get these guys on the books.

Johnston is good, but not one of those types of players. Most clubs are already locked down with their first choice fullbacks so unless clubs are willing to move on or play their current fullback out of position he will struggle to find a club that will take him on, at least at in that position anyway.
 
Harking back to Graham - not worth the dough and we don't need another second rower.

Johnstone is not a fantastic full back - don't think he is as good as Mbye to tell you the truth.

To my mind - he is a winger playing fullback.

We need to make this spot count - or wait it out.
 
We shouldn’t sign any players that leak to the media because they were told by a coach they should play another position.
 
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Johnston might be hard pressed getting a look in first grade if he is leaving Souths and wants to play fullback. Most other clubs have fullbacks that are ahead of him.

i suppose being flexible is a trait u have to have in the NRL :stuck_out_tongue:

He is not among the elite fullbacks in the game. Guys like Slater, Inglis, Teddy, Tommy T, RTS can all go to market and demand they play fullback. Most clubs will move on their existing fullbacks to get these guys on the books.

Johnston is good, but not one of those types of players. Most clubs are already locked down with their first choice fullbacks so unless clubs are willing to move on or play their current fullback out of position he will struggle to find a club that will take him on, at least at in that position anyway.
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that is why he would be 'better' on the wing imo
 
Johnson is a terrible fallback. He doesn't position himself properly in defence, he can't pass, can't kick and hogs the ball a lot.

No thank you. He's a winger and should stay there. If he wants to play fullback then go to reserve grade champ.

Rather go for Robert Jennings. Keep mbye at fullback.
 
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Johnson is a terrible fallback. He doesn't position himself properly in defence, he can't pass, can't kick and hogs the ball a lot.

No thank you. He's a winger and should stay there. If he wants to play fullback then go to reserve grade champ.

Rather go for Robert Jennings. Keep mbye at fullback.
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He's alright. He's had good and poor games at the back. He's certainly not a premier fullback though, and I don't think he'll ever get picked there again now unless as a second choice option (much like Thompson with us.)

Just another player wanting to play fullback for the coin. I agree with you and would rather approach Jennings.
 
Johnson or Jennings
I'll take both
We need speed and they both have that
Along with try scoring abilities

Johnson
Nofoluma
Masters
Mbye (covers fullback and half)
Jennings
Brooke's
Reynolds

Looks good to me
Certainly much better than what we had this year
In saying that I thought Tompson was great for us and would cover many positions if a long term injury was to occur
 
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Apart from speed, Johnston does offer much. He’s a good finisher I guess, but most wingers these days are.
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I agree. He has a distinct lack of ability for breaking tackles, and not much on the kick-return IMO, which I feel is a major deficit in his game.

I don't rate him anything above our current wing options.
 
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Apart from speed, Johnston does offer much. He’s a good finisher I guess, but most wingers these days are.
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It’s one of the things we are lacking. Could mybe play 9 if liddle doesn’t come up. Left field but we would certainly be more dangerous if he can pass.
 
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Wade Graham is class…origin backrower with a kicking game and ball skills.

Would easily be our best forward if signed.
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In saying that I cant see the Sharks letting him go,.,,,,,would be madness on their part.
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Unless they need to free up cap???

I am sure the club doctors at the sharks would have a large say in his release or not,He is 29 next year coming off an ACL and wont play for half the season.Would be risky we dont need another potential Ballin situation especially when he would not be cheap

We're one of only a few clubs with money to spend. No doubt we've been used and will continue to be used by managers to bump up asking prices for their clients. We're no chance of luring Graham from the Sharks nor would I want him with his history of injury and age.

i was talking to my mates about this yesterday…

i was the only one that was against the idea of getting graham...........
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At lease you have friends that go for the Tigers… I live in Campbelltown but none of my friends go for the Tigers.
 
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Apart from speed, Johnston does offer much. He’s a good finisher I guess, but most wingers these days are.

I agree. He has a distinct lack of ability for breaking tackles, and not much on the kick-return IMO, which I feel is a major deficit in his game.

I don't rate him anything above our current wing options.
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I think he's better than our current wing options but I'd easily prefer Mbye at fullback. I thought he was one of our best late in the season.
 
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Apart from speed, Johnston does offer much. He’s a good finisher I guess, but most wingers these days are.

I agree. He has a distinct lack of ability for breaking tackles, and not much on the kick-return IMO, which I feel is a major deficit in his game.

I don't rate him anything above our current wing options.
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Fair enough question his playing making abilities at fullback but its a bit much to say he isnt any better than our current wingers.

As i stated earlier the guy is extremely under rated by our fans.
 
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