Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[upthetigers]

He would be on the bench ahead of Ben Taity at the Broncos and ahead of Joe Chan at the Storm for starters.

Since when do Asians play league? 😂 His father is Chinese-Maori, makes sense 😂

 

[jadtiger]

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Galvins superpower was being TBH triathlete fit , breaking the nrl bronco record twice .
Once teams adjusted to the fact he could be trying to put a short ball into his winger on the left one tackle and being the sweeping player Ont he block the next play down the right to be back down the left running the third play , so next level fitness, I think they’ve realised he’s not that deceptive and tricky , but rather like others have said , just a continuous bombardment of pressure . I honestly don’t think that’s sustainable as he build muscle mass , and injuries and Father Time start to play a factor as he gets older . So this IMO is the peak of that . Whether the drop off is gradual or a cliff , depending on how the dogs strength and conditioning handle him , is kind of irrelevant . I don’t think he’s anywhere near the generational talent , people made him out to be . That’s not sour grapes . I had been singing from the same song sheet since march last year. .His playing style seems unsustainable .

Agreed because you never know hoe good or poor a player is until they have faced the constant grind of FG football.A player can look like an future immortal in juniors and lower grades but fail to reach what is required in the NRL,it is a very tough gig which most talented players fail.

 

[TigerSkins05]

Fair point TS. It's just the whole 'rob Peter to pay Paul' scenario. Yes AD would be the ideal depth right centre if To'a is injured but what happens if he's killing it at lock or half next season. I guess another unknown is whether Benji feels Makasini, Turuva, Bird or even Skelton are options at right centre.

Good teams have at least 2 NRL quality outside backs for each position (wing, centre, left & right) so if, touch wood it doesn't happen, say 2 of our first choice OBs are out for an extended period, we don't lose much.

Here's hoping Max Taotua & Tino Turuva take a giant leap forward next season too to throw themselves into the equation.

We also Krystian Mapapalangi as a centre that is showing some promise of coming up.

I also can see Benji using Solomone Saukuru (185cm tall and weighing 115kgs) as an extra back rower next season .. he some size on him and with the speed for his size he will be handful up the middle. They have already been experimenting with him the backrow in the lower grade with success.

 

[Vicious]

Since when do Asians play league? 😂

Ho Kei Lau for the Bears back in the late 90’s was a trend setter.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

You mean Truscott St Primary? I went there and grew up on Donald St.

Is that you Kenny or Trevor if so send me a direct message.

 

[upthetigers]

Ho Kei Lau for the Bears back in the late 90’s was a trend setter.

Was Craig Wing Asian descent?

 

[Tom Shines]

We have not made the top 8 for 15 years and although this season showed a bit of improvement, we still did not make the top 8, so essentially it’s another year of failure.
Sorry to pick on you as you are only one of many who share the opinion that our bench players are the ones losing us all our games and causing us to miss the top 8 on a regular basis, but it’s an option that is so wrong it’s not funny.
Yes we could have a better bench and yes we could and should have better depth within our playing roster, but its unrealistic to believe we are going gave 4 high quality players on our bench in a regular basis.
Alex Seyfarth is a more than sold NRL level bench player, better than what most rival clubs have and is not the problem why we cannot make the top 8.
Yes he started many games this season in the back row and yes he didn’t add much value as a starting player, but take into consideration he is not being paid in accordance to a regular starting player, like Alex Twal he is not selected to be a match winner and he is clearly better suited when playing in the middle off the bench where he brings good energy and a good work rate when plenty of team mates are tiring around him.
That’s how he’s best suited and I’m near certain Benji agrees.
If we are not confident of making the top 8 or better next season, don’t blame our likely bench, blame players within our projected starting line up.

I am the first one to say that whilst we have improved, it’s still not good enough and this club desperately needs to go on and make the 8 next year ….i still think the squad needs some improvement to make it happen … an NRL experienced middle top of the list but there are others …I’ll agree now that since releasing Bud Sullivan ..this should give them the opportunity to replace him in the 30 with a further outside back depth piece …a point you made earlier in the week…

Personally I don’t think Seyfarth is on the bench of our Top 17 …it’s just my opinion and I don’t proclaim to have inside knowledge … but as the offseason is upon us ( just about) …its opportune to be talking here on the forum about the make up of both the 17 and the squad for next year …

I have usually always been careful to qualify my thoughts on Seyfarth as him still being a worthwhile part of the squad who will still play plenty of NRL games ..if notpart of the best 17 …

I’ll also say that I have had my opinions of AD, Twal and Toa turned around this year …so it’s not like I’m necessarily wedded to my current thoughts about Seyfarth indefinitely ….perhaps players are starting to benefit from better coaching and strength and conditioning training ?

I’ll also say not to underestimate the value of a good bench in this modern game …a good bench probably doesn’t win you many games …. But I think it can lose you plenty..

 

[mtd#2]

Andrew johns also says starford toa is the greatest thing to come out of newy unfortunately johnsys views are a bit tainted by various substances

Joey is one of the best analysts of the game... He knows what he's talking about. If he rates TOA, then he is good.. and we've seen it in patches .. it's just whether he can bring it all together and stay injury freer

 

[Vicious]

I'd be looking at Davvy Moale. Heavily.

I assume he's already been mentioned in here.

Yes he’s been mentioned plenty of times.
He shows good potential, he has good size, mobility and is a fit looking athlete, so he ticks plenty of boxes.
The problem is he’s being chased by quite a few clubs and I’m led to believe his asking price is uk above 500k because of it.
So the question would be does he provide value if his contract value is up around 550k ?
It would be a gamble as he’s not worth that money on what he’s done so far, but at age 22 he should be approaching his prime, so it’s a good possibility he could be worth tgat value real soon.
For the record he is the one I would be targeting if it was up to ne, but I’m assuming we probably need to offload Royce Hunt to fit him in our top 30 rusted and within our salary cap.

 

[tigahhh]

Roy Asotasi has joined the Wests Tigers ... SG Ball coach for one of the teams! (SMH)

thoughts?

 

[jirskyr]

I’m sorry but how are people defending Seyfarth

He wouldn’t make the Shanghai sharks best 17

Go Sharks

 

[tigahhh]

It would be nice if the club were a little more proactive instead of waiting for something to fall out of trees.

how do we know they aren’t?

 

[mtd#2]

how do we know they aren’t?

Tigahhh some people just want to have access to Richos calendar whilst continually monitoring his SMS and phone calls... Anything else won't be suffice.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

how do we know they aren’t?

We aren’t doing a good job if we are.

 

[Vicious]

I am the first one to say that whilst we have improved, it’s still not good enough and this club desperately needs to go on and make the 8 next year ….i still think the squad needs some improvement to make it happen … an NRL experienced middle top of the list but there are others …I’ll agree now that since releasing Bud Sullivan ..this should give them the opportunity to replace him in the 30 with a further outside back depth piece …a point you made earlier in the week…

Personally I don’t think Seyfarth is on the bench of our Top 17 …it’s just my opinion and I don’t proclaim to have inside knowledge … but as the offseason is upon us ( just about) …its opportune to be talking here on the forum about the make up of both the 17 and the squad for next year …

I have usually always been careful to qualify my thoughts on Seyfarth as him still being a worthwhile part of the squad who will still play plenty of NRL games ..if notpart of the best 17 …

I’ll also say that I have had my opinions of AD, Twal and Toa turned around this year …so it’s not like I’m necessarily wedded to my current thoughts about Seyfarth indefinitely ….perhaps players are starting to benefit from better coaching and strength and conditioning training ?

I’ll also say not to underestimate the value of a good bench in this modern game …a good bench probably doesn’t win you many games …. But I think it can lose you plenty..

It is just unrealistic to believe an NRL team will have a bench that consists of all 4 quality players on a weekly basis under salary cap conditions.
You ideally need one or two of your 4 man bench that can provide genuine impact and do things to help win you the game, but there are always one or two that are really just hard working toilers to play a bit of game time while your starting players are having a rest.

 

[upthetigers]

Tigahhh some people just want to have access to Richos calendar whilst continually monitoring his SMS and phone calls... Anything else won't be suffice.

Should do phone hacking like the Murdoch's haha

 

[Vicious]

Joey is one of the best analysts of the game... He knows what he's talking about. If he rates TOA, then he is good.. and we've seen it in patches .. it's just whether he can bring it all together and stay injury freer

Our 2-5 as well as our 11,12 and 13 are collectively too slow to be top quality.
None of the players are individually to blame, but you need a certain amount of speed in these areas and we don’t have it.
The Titans are a fast team and it’s near certain they will find us out and score plenty of points against us on Saturday because if it.

 

[Tom Shines]

You ideally need one or two of your 4 man bench that can provide genuine impact and

If Hunt is fit ..that’s why I prefer him to Seyfarth … he can provide more impact and only needs to spell Terrell for 15-20 mins …

I know you expect Hunt to be “moved on”… but that’s easier said than done ..

 

[Kelce68]

Yes he’s been mentioned plenty of times.
He shows good potential, he has good size, mobility and is a fit looking athlete, so he ticks plenty of boxes.
The problem is he’s being chased by quite a few clubs and I’m led to believe his asking price is uk above 500k because of it.
So the question would be does he provide value if his contract value is up around 550k ?
It would be a gamble as he’s not worth that money on what he’s done so far, but at age 22 he should be approaching his prime, so it’s a good possibility he could be worth tgat value real soon.
For the record he is the one I would be targeting if it was up to ne, but I’m assuming we probably need to offload Royce Hunt to fit him in our top 30 rusted and within our salary cap.

I haven't heard any inclinations as to his price.

Value-wise I'd have him at 350-400. In a seller's market he may well get up to that 550 mark for a desperate team. Maybe even higher. Lest we mention the Leo Thompson contract next year at the Dogs.

We seem to have started showing an ability to get players either at or slightly under market value of late for the first time in forever.

If we could pull off something similar, a 3-year at 4/450 might not be a bad option.

 

[mtd#2]

We aren’t doing a good job if we are.

Havent heard of November 1?

If you haven't heard about the convos we are having, then we are being smart to avoid detection!!