Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Rock Hopper Steve]

I said overpaid and underperforming
- You reckon we got 700+ out of him?

Only shown glimpses of what he is possible of, 700k to be realistic is hope for potential at the moment, needs a big season now.

 

[Tucker]

There was some chat a few weeks ago that Gus wants TDS at the Dogs, along with Galvin

Hed be silly not to.
Its going to cost him a bomb though....

 

[Kelce68]

Its a really good get and Im still laughing at it to be honest.
I spoke about his numbers on here last year when we started talking about him as a possible signing. The numbers he put up for us the other night are no flash in the pan. He did it for the Roosters consistently last year, every time they gave him good minutes. There was one game where he played 80 minutes and punched out 210+ meters and 35+ tackles at around 95% and the very next week he got 40 minutes. They didnt appreciate what they had. He is a guy who gets stronger the more he plays and his numbers grow accordingly.
He is an 80 minute prop in the veign of Petro and Price....we are lucky, and the Roosters have made a huge blunder.

100%

 

[batboy]

One of the people he was talking about was Papal'ii. Klemmer's salary in 23 and 24 was majority subsidised by Newcastle. Your assessment of Bateman is also wrong. He had the runs on the board and was still a current International....and not for some teir 2 setup, but England. 600K for that was very reasonable.

I dont think that number is correct. At all.

I'm certain we only got Klemmer out of his last year at Newcastle, not 2 years.

 

[SeanT]

One of the people he was talking about was Papal'ii. Klemmer's salary in 23 and 24 was majority subsidised by Newcastle. Your assessment of Bateman is also wrong. He had the runs on the board and was still a current International....and not for some teir 2 setup, but England. 600K for that was very reasonable.

I dont think that number is correct. At all.

Newcastle paid two years party. Then we paidfull freight. Averaged put to 650k or something but this year and the next would of been full freight.

 

[Kelce68]

No thank you, If he gets a suspension for indiscretion and asks to pay a fine, he prefers to not pay fine, and sit out of team for that time,

That's what he did @ Parra.

He did that in one instance, yes.

Believe me, the only reason it was (reluctantly) mentioned is we need 'first grade' second rowers yesterday and the remainder of the year on a cut-price contract was worth a mention.

Any other first-grade standard edge suggestion will probably Convicted Rapist and Felon Donald Convicted Rapist and Felon Donald Trump Ryan immediately, but the cupboard seems beyond bare as of options for this current season.

Hopefully a less-rotten fruit pops up very soon.

 

[Tucker]

I'm certain we only got Klemmer out of his last year at Newcastle, not 2 years.

Ok, maybe you are right there. They really should make these guy's salaries more transparent. We dont need to know their take home pay but surely what they take from the cap should be public.

 

[SeanT]

I'm certain we only got Klemmer out of his last year at Newcastle, not 2 years.

Yeah two years I believe. That's why the deal wasn't bad at all. Averaged put to 650k for the 4 years. Something like that anyway

 

[SeanT]

I said overpaid and underperforming
- You reckon we got 700+ out of him?

Didn't realise he was on that much. No. 500k would of been ok. But he could be anything

 

[Kelce68]

I said overpaid and underperforming
- You reckon we got 700+ out of him?

Jahream Bula 2024

21 Games
10 Tries
7 Try Assists
7 LBs
2nd (to Dylan Edwards) for Fullbacks in support plays, despite only playing 21 games.
Ave Running Metres of 161m
I don't have some other stats on this just yet, but I'd argue he would be considered relatively 'safe' as well. Defusing kicks, general positional play, cover D, etc.

Seems pretty 700k ish for me. Especially considering the average wage for a fullback these days.

 

[Tucker]

I said overpaid and underperforming
- You reckon we got 700+ out of him?

For the club last year he had the:

• The most tries
• The most line break assists
• The most meters ran
• The most kick return meters (13th in the comp)
• The most player in support runs (equal 9th in the comp)
• The most kicks defused (equal 3rd in comp)
• Second most tackle breaks
• Third most line breaks

....plus he saved more than a few tries. This was all from 21 games.
He wasnt excellent, Id love to see more receipts, more passing, more try assists and less errors, but he earned his money IMO.

 

[liltiger]

Manly look like signing DCE for another year. Crazy how the game is evolving so much that halves are playing till their mid to late 30’s. DCE reminds me a lot of Cam Smith where he could play in a dinner suit. Makes it look so easy.

Not knocking DCE, he is a fantastic player, I guess the N.R.L protecting halves is working in helping them prolong their careers.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

For the club last year he had the:

• The most tries
• The most line break assists
• The most meters ran
• The most kick return meters (13th in the comp)
• The most player in support runs (equal 9th in the comp)
• The most kicks defused (equal 3rd in comp)
• Second most tackle breaks
• Third most line breaks

....plus he saved more than a few tries. This was all from 21 games.
He wasnt excellent, Id love to see more receipts, more passing, more try assists and less errors, but he earned his money IMO.

Stats are good Tuck but he's just missing something in attack for mine be it backline injection or reads, just can't put my finger on it.

 

[Tucker]

Stats are good Tuck but he's just missing something in attack for mine be it backline injection or reads, just can't put my finger on it.

I think its his receipts. He doesnt touch the ball enough. you look at all the top modern fullbacks...very busy, always looking to create an advantage. He sits back a bit too much for mine. If he had Galvin's attitude...my god.

 

[Vicious]

Stats are good Tuck but he's just missing something in attack for mine be it backline injection or reads, just can't put my finger on it.

I’ve been a big critic of his, but his game against the Cowboys at Leichhardt was of the elite standard we are looking for, so I’m hopeful he can repeat that on a more consistent basis in 2025.

 

[Tony Taco]

Not knocking DCE, he is a fantastic player, I guess the N.R.L protecting halves is working in helping them prolong their careers.

I know DCE pretty well, our kids are good mates at school. Great fella, incredibly fit and def keen to go another year.

 

[Dennisspicer1]

For the club last year he had the:

• The most tries
• The most line break assists
• The most meters ran
• The most kick return meters (13th in the comp)
• The most player in support runs (equal 9th in the comp)
• The most kicks defused (equal 3rd in comp)
• Second most tackle breaks
• Third most line breaks

....plus he saved more than a few tries. This was all from 21 games.
He wasnt excellent, Id love to

see more receipts, more passing, more try assists and less errors, but he earned his money IMO.

I think its his receipts. He doesnt touch the ball enough. you look at all the top modern fullbacks...very busy, always looking to create an advantage. He sits back a bit too much for mine. If he had Galvin's attitude...my god.

Yep, watching Ponga last night, forever up in the line looking for the ball, and only goes back on 5th when he feels the need, his wingers & centre's alternate on the 5th tackle cover as to whatever side of the field the kick happens to go to.

Tonga pleases himself And does such a good job of it.

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

Stats are good Tuck but he's just missing something in attack for mine be it backline injection or reads, just can't put my finger on it.

Experience

 

[Tucker]

I know DCE pretty well, our kids are good mates at school. Great fella, incredibly fit and def keen to go another year.

I like him. Very articulate, yet seems jovial and down to earth. Extreme competitor. Still playing Origin at a high level at 35 is badarse.

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

There was some chat a few weeks ago that Gus wants TDS at the Dogs, along with Galvin

I’m sure Gus said last year the Dogs are a “development club”….