Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[happy_tiger]

I don’t confess to know these blokes at all , sounds like they grew up in some pretty rough circumstances.

Didn’t Benji have a bit of battling upbringing too? Single mum etc etc

Maybe he does have that Bennett magic dust with these sort of kids? Pure speculation on my part.

Remember Benji and his altercation at Maccas ......

 

[Camel2281]

I'd be willing to even let Starford go if it meant we could get Taylan May.....

I'd let go of Starford for a cardboard cut out of Taylan May

 

[Merlot]

Call me old fashioned but I’m still a believer that the proper way to Firsts is to absolutely bash the door down in reserve grade. Melbourne is still going about it that way - star reserve grade players like Grant, Pezet, Faalongo who had to do a proper apprenticeship.

Can’t for the life of me see how anyone in our reserves earned a first grade opportunity in the last few years.

We’re obviously in a building phase, hopefully to a point where first grade jerseys are harder to earn.

With a bit more 1st grade talent around the club, hopefully we see the lower grades settle a lot more than they did this year,skiping 3 grades in 3 wks,i hear. ya.Be good to see them just playing in position to bed down,not shuffle about like a 14

 

[BAGNF05]

Your upbringing is no excuse. Millions of people have rough upbringings and grow up to be normal functioning adults. And he’s had a luxury not many of those people have, by being good enough to make lots of money. Atm though, he seems happy to squander his good fortune.

I don’t think he’s had his day in court yet has he?

All I’m saying is if he does get a second chance, maybe Benji will be able to help him through his issues.

 

[Camel2281]

I don't rate Feledy, but that's only me, he would be a cheap to go with some of the others.

He's another one with no clue how to tackle

 

[upthetigers]

Call me old fashioned but I’m still a believer that the proper way to Firsts is to absolutely bash the door down in reserve grade. Melbourne is still going about it that way - star reserve grade players like Grant, Pezet, Faalongo who had to do a proper apprenticeship.

Can’t for the life of me see how anyone in our reserves earned a first grade opportunity in the last few years.

We’re obviously in a building phase, hopefully to a point where first grade jerseys are harder to earn.

Yes we want guys like Staines and Doueihi performing well in reserve grade and pushing for selection you want that healthy competition

 

[BAGNF05]

Yes we want guys like Staines and Doueihi performing well in reserve grade and pushing for selection you want that healthy competition

Competition is very helpful. I imagine our main wing prospects of Turuva, Staines, Luaallii and Skelton will all be pushing each other throughout the pre-season.

Beats giving one of them the arse because he can’t keep up with the forwards, where we were 12 months ago.

 

[bptiger 0]

Hunt said the plan is to start in the halves whilst Ezra is out and then move to hooker

That's still an unreal spine, imo

1. Walsh
6. Ezra
7. Renno
9. Hunt
14. Mozer

Rubbish Reynolds will mis more games than he does d last year , hunt is a year older , if the nrl are fare dinking, Ezra should not see football for at least 4-6 months

 

[Tigerwould]

He's another one with no clue how to tackle

He was too young and experienced to be playing NRL last year

 

[Coastie_Tiger]

Rubbish Reynolds will mis more games than he does d last year , hunt is a year older , if the nrl are fare dinking, Ezra should not see football for at least 4-6 months

Tep could see Madge going for Douehi as a back up stop gap on the cheap.

 

[bptiger 0]

I will put it out now if we don’t get another backrower or a lock I think we will struggle again next season , our depth is really poor , and even if Bateman stays

 

[Tim Sheens]

If he’s found guilty it won’t be a problem because he won’t be playing for anyone (rightly so). If he’s not guilty, he’s free to play and he’s a major upgrade on any of our centres.

Having form and found to have acted cowardly by a judge in a previous assault, even if not meeting the very high bar to be found guilty on this occasion, it doesn't mean that he is innocent, and statistically very unlikely to be so.

For mine, such signings don’t work if WT wants to be known as a family club.

 

[Merlot]

Having form and found to have acted cowardly by a judge in a previous assault, even if not meeting the very high bar to be found guilty on this occasion, it doesn't mean that he is innocent, and statistically very unlikely to be so.

For mine, such signings don’t work if WT wants to be known as a family club.

We shouldn't hitch our wagon towards a few family from out west and a couple of managers.Shame on Benjie for telling them to respect their lives outside footy and make sure your got your game face on when your at work

 

[rihannafan1]

The excitement over Taylan May leaves a pretty poor taste. If nothing comes of the court case fair enough, but the mans facing some pretty dispicable charges

Is he being prosecuted for being a horrible footy player? If so, then I understand the poor taste in your mouth. I don't think anyone here is cool with what he allegedly did off-field, they're just talking about him as a footy player.

 

[rihannafan1]

Having form and found to have acted cowardly by a judge in a previous assault, even if not meeting the very high bar to be found guilty on this occasion, it doesn't mean that he is innocent, and statistically very unlikely to be so.

For mine, such signings don’t work if WT wants to be known as a family club.

What signings work if we're to be known as a family club? Should we never have gambling companies as sponsors? Fast food as sponsors? Not play in a league sponsored by alcohol and gambling?

 

[Canadian Club]

No one is saying a prop.
Try back rower!

So a NSW Cup player who has never played backrow at any level in his juniors or seniors is suppose to turn into an NRL backrower in the space of a singular off season...

 

[Tito Santana]

I'd let go of Starford for a cardboard cut out of Taylan May

Yep. The cardboard would definitely last longer.

 

[Tito Santana]

Rubbish Reynolds will mis more games than he does d last year , hunt is a year older , if the nrl are fare dinking, Ezra should not see football for at least 4-6 months

Hunt and Reynolds are like 35 each. Not really building a future.

Ezra Mam is a POS.

 

[BAGNF05]

Hunt and Reynolds are like 35 each. Not really building a future.

Ezra Mam is a POS.

Reyno would have to be long odds to play more than 10 games. Gets injured tying his boots these days.

 

[Tim Sheens]

What signings work if we're to be known as a family club? Should we never have gambling companies as sponsors? Fast food as sponsors? Not play in a league sponsored by alcohol and gambling?

Short answer, yes, realistic or not, and particularly relating to the ever increasing prevalence of gambling's influence.