Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

batboy said:
Not by me,
I'd have kept Blore over both of them.

From memory,
most of the criticism around Blore was about staying on the park.
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If we didn't want to land Olam to plug some holes in our backline he would probably be still here if we let him play at 2RF, don't think he was keen playing at prop.
 
Tucker said:
  • He was at the Roosters in 2018 when they won the comp
  • He then had a year off success and played for us
  • Next it was on to Storm for their premiership in 2020
  • Then it was to Penrith for their 2021 win.
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Didn't play in the Games though - Probably didn't get a ring...
Being part of the Squad isn't winning a GF.

That's like saying Ben Reynolds is a 2005 Premiership Winning Halfback.
 
Rock Hopper Steve said:
Technically yes but not getting on the field a hollow victory.
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No its not. it takes the whole roster to put a club in the frame to secure a premiership.
Obviously its great to get the ring and the recognition, however if you were there busting your arse all year at training and in the rare appearances you got, you did your job and are a part of it.
 
upthetigers said:
What job does Twal do exactly besides getting dominated in tackles. We reluctantly extended his contract because our depth sucks.

He is too nice for a prop. We need more mongrel.
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I think you need to go back and watch Twal play.

He's not flashy, doesn't make clean breaks or really offload, but he definitely doesn't get dominated in tackles. In defence, he makes his tackles and looks strong. As a prop, that's his job and he does it adequately.

Twal has it over Seyfarth for strength and size.

Seyfarth brings energy and effort, but has been lacking physically for a few seasons. I saw the tide shift a bit last season where he wasn't getting dominated as much as in the past, but he needs to work on his strength. As a backrower, we need more.

Seyfarth is slowly improving, but he's 27 now, so needs to have a decent year to justify the spot over a younger and more dynamic player.

Both players are squad players, and through lack of depth, they get more game time with us than they would at other clubs. They play to their contract value I would say.

On the balance, if I had to choose who to replace first it would be Seyfarth because we need more quality in his position. Prop is looking decent for now.
 
batboy said:
Didn't play in the Games though - Probably didn't get a ring...
Being part of the Squad isn't winning a GF.

That's like saying Ben Reynolds is a 2005 Premiership Winning Halfback.
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Yes it is. Its a team sport.
The starting 17 get the accolades but look at every post GF victory...the guys in suits who played during the year are not exluded from the victory celebrations.
As for your silly example....Obviously he wouldnt say it like that.
But I bet he tells stories of his time at Wests Tigers, especially in 2005 when they won the comp.
 
bptiger 0 said:
If no

and yet some on here , don’t want a bar of lodge or molo , both have mongrel in them , and I quess Richo and benji are in the same boat , we will never get out of the bottom untill we shake of this , oh we can’t have him or him
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His past sins aside...

Lodge has size for sure, but he is slow and has no footwork or agility. He really can't build enough speed to use that size at the line.

Compare that with a massive prop like AFB, May or Haas and you start to see why clubs are not keen on him. These guys are way more athletic and provide minutes and impact. Lodge is low minutes with low impact.

At 150k he's a value squad/bench player IF we don't need the roster spot, but frankly we need a spot to bolster back row before adding another prop.

To be fair, I think we have done the best recruitment we can with what was available for 2025, including 2 big name players in May and Luai.

After this season, there will be a bunch of players that will be on the radar and we can add to what we already have.

As it stands, we have May, Klemmer, Hunt, Pole, then Sione Fainu, Twal at prop. Where do you even fit Lodge into that mix?
 
Tucker said:
No its not. it takes the whole roster to put a club in the frame to secure a premiership.
Obviously its great to get the ring and the recognition, however if you were there busting your arse all year at training and in the rare appearances you got, you did your job and are a part of it.
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Surely you would feel the disappointment of not getting to the GF that would give you the feeling of unfulfillment
 
Tucker said:
Yes it is. Its a team sport.
The starting 17 get the accolades but look at every post GF victory...the guys in suits who played during the year are not exluded from the victory celebrations.
As for your silly example....Obviously he wouldnt say it like that.
But I bet he tells stories of his time at Wests Tigers, especially in 2005 when they won the comp.
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You can call the bloke holding the pads the Heavyweight Champion of the World all you like....
I don't see it that way.
 
Buttface said:
Blore was always gunna be a decent footballer, injuries hampered his development here. I wouldn’t be surprised if he ends up a 10yr NRL player who never makes reps.
What I find really strange is the Baby Giraffe v the Lebanese Sloth debate.
Only wooden spooners or a vet would be having this debate. If you could combine them, they would make one good footballer.
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Made me laugh out loud
 
Buttface said:
Blore was always gunna be a decent footballer, injuries hampered his development here. I wouldn’t be surprised if he ends up a 10yr NRL player who never makes reps.
What I find really strange is the Baby Giraffe v the Lebanese Sloth debate.
Only wooden spooners or a vet would be having this debate. If you could combine them, they would make one good footballer.
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Ah you remind me of my former favourite footballer Liam Gallatau who had the hole running and tackling ability of Liam Fulton, directness and strength of Dene Halatau and the size and ginger of Keith Galloway.
 
batboy said:
In all fairness to all parties....
We've since let go 2 decent back rowers prematurely
(Which wouldn't have left us where we're at atm)
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Thought Papi played well at lock before he left, but listed at 2RF for the riff for their trial, Bateman I don't know mate has experience but was worried for his input going forward, but yes left us needing more players there thought Richo would find at least one, might be holding out for a good talent, patience for us is difficult in the forum when it's so obvious what we need.
 
weststigers said:
His past sins aside...

Lodge has size for sure, but he is slow and has no footwork or agility. He really can't build enough speed to use that size at the line.

Compare that with a massive prop like AFB, May or Haas and you start to see why clubs are not keen on him. These guys are way more athletic and provide minutes and impact. Lodge is low minutes with low impact.

At 150k he's a value squad/bench player IF we don't need the roster spot, but frankly we need a spot to bolster back row before adding another prop.

To be fair, I think we have done the best recruitment we can with what was available for 2025, including 2 big name players in May and Luai.

After this season, there will be a bunch of players that will be on the radar and we can add to what we already have.

As it stands, we have May, Klemmer, Hunt, Pole, then Sione Fainu, Twal at prop. Where do you even fit Lodge into that mix?
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Lodge to front row and may to lock simple
 
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