Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[JD Tiger]

If Reynolds goes to Dogs
Who are we looking at
And what sort of Coin

Madge seems confident in Doueihi at fullback
We have our Centres in BJ and Mbye
Could do with an upgrade on the Wing
Brooks is locked in
Marshall on the move at the end of the year ?
Hooker is covered for this year
If Cameron Smith plays on next year I would think we may sign Grant long term

So a winger or replacement for Benji
Do we upgrade someone
Sign another great prospect
Wait for a marquee signing
This will depend on the $ available

Your thoughts
Do we get
Another promising Junior
A winger
A replacement for Benji
Or save the money for a marquee signing
?

IMO if Harry Grant absolutely kills it for us this year, the Storm will say "thanks but no thanks" to Cammy if he says he wants to play on in 2021. They won't want to lose an up and comer to satisfy a 40 year old.
Time will tell how good Grant is, he wasn't a standout in the trial game vs Warriors in February (not that it is much of a gauge).

He was a clear standout in their trial vs cowboys - you have a good point though however I think if Cameron asks for one more year Melbourne won’t deny him.

Brandon Smith still wants that hooking role so even if Cam retires, Harry Grant probably won’t be a starter for storm and they could even run four forwards on the bench. Gives us an opportunity to keep him

Brandon Smith has very limited skills, he's not a quality dummy-half with a great passing game, kicking game, organisational skills etc. He runs hard and direct, that's his main asset. If the gronk retires, you would think Harry Grant to 9, Brandon Smith to lock/2nd row.

Not every hooker has to be good at everything like you said he’s got a fantastic running game, his passing game is pretty good and you would think the more he plays there the better he will get organisation wise especially training under Cam. He’s the NZ hooker and from what I’ve heard he doesn’t want to play as a forward

Maybe we could look at Brandon Smith then, as well. Hooker, second row, whchever.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

I find it ridiculous how everyone goes on about how underhanded others clubs are, yet here we talking about stealing a player we have on loan. The deal made between our club and Melbourne was revolutionary, and could pave the way in how clubs operate retention/recruitment, and if one of the clubs tries to screw the other over, the first time a deal like this is brokered, then the NRL won’t allow it to happen ever again.

Not stealing, just saying there’s a good chance Harry Grant will want to stay as a starting hooker which could lead him to staying at our club. If he’s happy to go back to Melbourne and play second fiddle then we just have to wave him goodbye

He would need a release, and JAC is proof that Melbourne won’t automatically grant you one.

 

[JC99]

I find it ridiculous how everyone goes on about how underhanded others clubs are, yet here we talking about stealing a player we have on loan. The deal made between our club and Melbourne was revolutionary, and could pave the way in how clubs operate retention/recruitment, and if one of the clubs tries to screw the other over, the first time a deal like this is brokered, then the NRL won’t allow it to happen ever again.

Not stealing, just saying there’s a good chance Harry Grant will want to stay as a starting hooker which could lead him to staying at our club. If he’s happy to go back to Melbourne and play second fiddle then we just have to wave him goodbye

He would need a release, and JAC is proof that Melbourne won’t automatically grant you one.

Reportedly he has a clause in his contract where he’ll automatically get a release if Cam plays on. He’s not exactly a starter either so they’ll probably be more willing to release him anyway

 

[JC99]

If Reynolds goes to Dogs
Who are we looking at
And what sort of Coin

Madge seems confident in Doueihi at fullback
We have our Centres in BJ and Mbye
Could do with an upgrade on the Wing
Brooks is locked in
Marshall on the move at the end of the year ?
Hooker is covered for this year
If Cameron Smith plays on next year I would think we may sign Grant long term

So a winger or replacement for Benji
Do we upgrade someone
Sign another great prospect
Wait for a marquee signing
This will depend on the $ available

Your thoughts
Do we get
Another promising Junior
A winger
A replacement for Benji
Or save the money for a marquee signing
?

IMO if Harry Grant absolutely kills it for us this year, the Storm will say "thanks but no thanks" to Cammy if he says he wants to play on in 2021. They won't want to lose an up and comer to satisfy a 40 year old.
Time will tell how good Grant is, he wasn't a standout in the trial game vs Warriors in February (not that it is much of a gauge).

He was a clear standout in their trial vs cowboys - you have a good point though however I think if Cameron asks for one more year Melbourne won’t deny him.

Brandon Smith still wants that hooking role so even if Cam retires, Harry Grant probably won’t be a starter for storm and they could even run four forwards on the bench. Gives us an opportunity to keep him

Brandon Smith has very limited skills, he's not a quality dummy-half with a great passing game, kicking game, organisational skills etc. He runs hard and direct, that's his main asset. If the gronk retires, you would think Harry Grant to 9, Brandon Smith to lock/2nd row.

Not every hooker has to be good at everything like you said he’s got a fantastic running game, his passing game is pretty good and you would think the more he plays there the better he will get organisation wise especially training under Cam. He’s the NZ hooker and from what I’ve heard he doesn’t want to play as a forward

Maybe we could look at Brandon Smith then, as well. Hooker, second row, whchever.

Definitely - Madge has already worked with him for NZ which is good

 

[Snake]

I find it ridiculous how everyone goes on about how underhanded others clubs are, yet here we talking about stealing a player we have on loan. The deal made between our club and Melbourne was revolutionary, and could pave the way in how clubs operate retention/recruitment, and if one of the clubs tries to screw the other over, the first time a deal like this is brokered, then the NRL won’t allow it to happen ever again.

Who's talking about 'stealing'? Nobody.
If Captain Bell-end decides he wants to soak up another year in 2021 and the Storm let him, there's a real possibility Grant will look elsewhere for a starting berth.

But there is also 2 other players that can play hooker at that club .. Grant could easily spend another season in reserves even if Smith retires !
I doubt Grant will be at the club next season but we are talking about the NRL where anything can happen and usually does ..

 

[Cairnstigers]

If Reynolds goes to Dogs
Who are we looking at
And what sort of Coin

Madge seems confident in Doueihi at fullback
We have our Centres in BJ and Mbye
Could do with an upgrade on the Wing
Brooks is locked in
Marshall on the move at the end of the year ?
Hooker is covered for this year
If Cameron Smith plays on next year I would think we may sign Grant long term

So a winger or replacement for Benji
Do we upgrade someone
Sign another great prospect
Wait for a marquee signing
This will depend on the $ available

Your thoughts
Do we get
Another promising Junior
A winger
A replacement for Benji
Or save the money for a marquee signing
?

IMO if Harry Grant absolutely kills it for us this year, the Storm will say "thanks but no thanks" to Cammy if he says he wants to play on in 2021. They won't want to lose an up and comer to satisfy a 40 year old.
Time will tell how good Grant is, he wasn't a standout in the trial game vs Warriors in February (not that it is much of a gauge).

We will see if Cameron is bigger than Melbourne
I think Smith will be given 1st shot if he wants it
I know it would be silly for Melbourne to allow Smith to make that decision but Smith has been there for Melbourne and held them at the top for what now, 17 years
If he wants another year he will get it
We gave Robbie and Benji the same opportunity
I don't think Bellamy will push Smith out
But just my opinion

 

[GNR4LIFE]

If Reynolds goes to Dogs
Who are we looking at
And what sort of Coin

Madge seems confident in Doueihi at fullback
We have our Centres in BJ and Mbye
Could do with an upgrade on the Wing
Brooks is locked in
Marshall on the move at the end of the year ?
Hooker is covered for this year
If Cameron Smith plays on next year I would think we may sign Grant long term

So a winger or replacement for Benji
Do we upgrade someone
Sign another great prospect
Wait for a marquee signing
This will depend on the $ available

Your thoughts
Do we get
Another promising Junior
A winger
A replacement for Benji
Or save the money for a marquee signing
?

IMO if Harry Grant absolutely kills it for us this year, the Storm will say "thanks but no thanks" to Cammy if he says he wants to play on in 2021. They won't want to lose an up and comer to satisfy a 40 year old.
Time will tell how good Grant is, he wasn't a standout in the trial game vs Warriors in February (not that it is much of a gauge).

We will see if Cameron is bigger than Melbourne
I think Smith will be given 1st shot if he wants it
I know it would be silly for Melbourne to allow Smith to make that decision but Smith has been there for Melbourne and held them at the top for what now, 17 years
If he wants another year he will get it
We gave Robbie and Benji the same opportunity
I don't think Bellamy will push Smith out
But just my opinion

Smith isn’t Benji. His form hasn’t waned as he’s gotten older. He still plays in a dinner suit, which you can’t say about any other player in the game.

 

[Cairnstigers]

If Reynolds goes to Dogs
Who are we looking at
And what sort of Coin

Madge seems confident in Doueihi at fullback
We have our Centres in BJ and Mbye
Could do with an upgrade on the Wing
Brooks is locked in
Marshall on the move at the end of the year ?
Hooker is covered for this year
If Cameron Smith plays on next year I would think we may sign Grant long term

So a winger or replacement for Benji
Do we upgrade someone
Sign another great prospect
Wait for a marquee signing
This will depend on the $ available

Your thoughts
Do we get
Another promising Junior
A winger
A replacement for Benji
Or save the money for a marquee signing
?

IMO if Harry Grant absolutely kills it for us this year, the Storm will say "thanks but no thanks" to Cammy if he says he wants to play on in 2021. They won't want to lose an up and comer to satisfy a 40 year old.
Time will tell how good Grant is, he wasn't a standout in the trial game vs Warriors in February (not that it is much of a gauge).

We will see if Cameron is bigger than Melbourne
I think Smith will be given 1st shot if he wants it
I know it would be silly for Melbourne to allow Smith to make that decision but Smith has been there for Melbourne and held them at the top for what now, 17 years
If he wants another year he will get it
We gave Robbie and Benji the same opportunity
I don't think Bellamy will push Smith out
But just my opinion

Smith isn’t Benji. His form hasn’t waned as he’s gotten older. He still plays in a dinner suit, which you can’t say about any other player in the game.

Agree
So his body will take NRL for another year
And Smith and Bellamy are like?
He is a leader
Who is going to lead the Storm if he leaves
Geo hopes Munster is coming here ?
Besides Munster is no Leader
He doesn't have the attributes IMO
But he is still a great player on his day

 

[Red88_Tiger]

Smith can get them deep into the finals. All the the other hookers they have are untried for a full season. He will get a run if he wants.

 

[finnzo]

I cannot believe people try and put Cameron Smith down he is the best player in the game and will be until he retires I don’t understand how people think he is playing just for glory he is without doubt the the best player in the game he can play as long as he wants he deserves it I’d be happy to watch him go for another 10 years haha just watch his skill out of dummy half and will realise no 1 els is even close to his level

 

[Sart0ri]

Finnzo, that is not a very subtle troll.

 

[finnzo]

Nuh I’m not joking aye he is without doubt my favourite player

 

[Fade.To.Black]

If Reynolds goes to Dogs
Who are we looking at
And what sort of Coin

Madge seems confident in Doueihi at fullback
We have our Centres in BJ and Mbye
Could do with an upgrade on the Wing
Brooks is locked in
Marshall on the move at the end of the year ?
Hooker is covered for this year
If Cameron Smith plays on next year I would think we may sign Grant long term

So a winger or replacement for Benji
Do we upgrade someone
Sign another great prospect
Wait for a marquee signing
This will depend on the $ available

Your thoughts
Do we get
Another promising Junior
A winger
A replacement for Benji
Or save the money for a marquee signing
?

IMO if Harry Grant absolutely kills it for us this year, the Storm will say "thanks but no thanks" to Cammy if he says he wants to play on in 2021. They won't want to lose an up and comer to satisfy a 40 year old.
Time will tell how good Grant is, he wasn't a standout in the trial game vs Warriors in February (not that it is much of a gauge).

We will see if Cameron is bigger than Melbourne
I think Smith will be given 1st shot if he wants it
I know it would be silly for Melbourne to allow Smith to make that decision but Smith has been there for Melbourne and held them at the top for what now, 17 years
If he wants another year he will get it
We gave Robbie and Benji the same opportunity
I don't think Bellamy will push Smith out
But just my opinion

Smith isn’t Benji. His form hasn’t waned as he’s gotten older. He still plays in a dinner suit, which you can’t say about any other player in the game.

He is pretty contact-shy when it comes to carrying the footy, the dinner suit is a good analogy.

 

[Fade.To.Black]

If Reynolds goes to Dogs
Who are we looking at
And what sort of Coin

Madge seems confident in Doueihi at fullback
We have our Centres in BJ and Mbye
Could do with an upgrade on the Wing
Brooks is locked in
Marshall on the move at the end of the year ?
Hooker is covered for this year
If Cameron Smith plays on next year I would think we may sign Grant long term

So a winger or replacement for Benji
Do we upgrade someone
Sign another great prospect
Wait for a marquee signing
This will depend on the $ available

Your thoughts
Do we get
Another promising Junior
A winger
A replacement for Benji
Or save the money for a marquee signing
?

IMO if Harry Grant absolutely kills it for us this year, the Storm will say "thanks but no thanks" to Cammy if he says he wants to play on in 2021. They won't want to lose an up and comer to satisfy a 40 year old.
Time will tell how good Grant is, he wasn't a standout in the trial game vs Warriors in February (not that it is much of a gauge).

We will see if Cameron is bigger than Melbourne
I think Smith will be given 1st shot if he wants it
I know it would be silly for Melbourne to allow Smith to make that decision but Smith has been there for Melbourne and held them at the top for what now, 17 years
If he wants another year he will get it
We gave Robbie and Benji the same opportunity
I don't think Bellamy will push Smith out
But just my opinion

That'd be great if he goes the extra year and they lose a supposed future superstar because of it.

 

[mike]

Nuh I’m not joking aye he is without doubt my favourite player

So you like cheating scumbags then. To each their own.

 

[happy_tiger]

If Reynolds goes to Dogs
Who are we looking at
And what sort of Coin

Madge seems confident in Doueihi at fullback
We have our Centres in BJ and Mbye
Could do with an upgrade on the Wing
Brooks is locked in
Marshall on the move at the end of the year ?
Hooker is covered for this year
If Cameron Smith plays on next year I would think we may sign Grant long term

So a winger or replacement for Benji
Do we upgrade someone
Sign another great prospect
Wait for a marquee signing
This will depend on the $ available

Your thoughts
Do we get
Another promising Junior
A winger
A replacement for Benji
Or save the money for a marquee signing
?

IMO if Harry Grant absolutely kills it for us this year, the Storm will say "thanks but no thanks" to Cammy if he says he wants to play on in 2021. They won't want to lose an up and comer to satisfy a 40 year old.
Time will tell how good Grant is, he wasn't a standout in the trial game vs Warriors in February (not that it is much of a gauge).

We will see if Cameron is bigger than Melbourne
I think Smith will be given 1st shot if he wants it
I know it would be silly for Melbourne to allow Smith to make that decision but Smith has been there for Melbourne and held them at the top for what now, 17 years
If he wants another year he will get it
We gave Robbie and Benji the same opportunity
I don't think Bellamy will push Smith out
But just my opinion

Smith isn’t Benji. His form hasn’t waned as he’s gotten older. He still plays in a dinner suit, which you can’t say about any other player in the game.

Agree
So his body will take NRL for another year
And Smith and Bellamy are like?
He is a leader
Who is going to lead the Storm if he leaves
Geo hopes Munster is coming here ?
Besides Munster is no Leader
He doesn't have the attributes IMO
But he is still a great player on his day

His brother Brandon looks like a good leader

 

[Tim Sheens]

I cannot believe people try and put Cameron Smith down he is the best player in the game and will be until he retires I don’t understand how people think he is playing just for glory he is without doubt the the best player in the game he can play as long as he wants he deserves it I’d be happy to watch him go for another 10 years haha just watch his skill out of dummy half and will realise no 1 els is even close to his level

Trouble with that is it is only part of a match, with a lot of what he does without the ball being a blight on the game.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

If Reynolds goes to Dogs
Who are we looking at
And what sort of Coin

Madge seems confident in Doueihi at fullback
We have our Centres in BJ and Mbye
Could do with an upgrade on the Wing
Brooks is locked in
Marshall on the move at the end of the year ?
Hooker is covered for this year
If Cameron Smith plays on next year I would think we may sign Grant long term

So a winger or replacement for Benji
Do we upgrade someone
Sign another great prospect
Wait for a marquee signing
This will depend on the $ available

Your thoughts
Do we get
Another promising Junior
A winger
A replacement for Benji
Or save the money for a marquee signing
?

IMO if Harry Grant absolutely kills it for us this year, the Storm will say "thanks but no thanks" to Cammy if he says he wants to play on in 2021. They won't want to lose an up and comer to satisfy a 40 year old.
Time will tell how good Grant is, he wasn't a standout in the trial game vs Warriors in February (not that it is much of a gauge).

We will see if Cameron is bigger than Melbourne
I think Smith will be given 1st shot if he wants it
I know it would be silly for Melbourne to allow Smith to make that decision but Smith has been there for Melbourne and held them at the top for what now, 17 years
If he wants another year he will get it
We gave Robbie and Benji the same opportunity
I don't think Bellamy will push Smith out
But just my opinion

Smith isn’t Benji. His form hasn’t waned as he’s gotten older. He still plays in a dinner suit, which you can’t say about any other player in the game.

He is pretty contact-shy when it comes to carrying the footy, the dinner suit is a good analogy.

He’s probably made more tackles than anyone else in the history of the game I don’t know how you could interpret it that way. He’s a master of controlling a game. He makes it look easy. The smartest player whose ever played the game.

 

[finnzo]

If Reynolds goes to Dogs
Who are we looking at
And what sort of Coin

Madge seems confident in Doueihi at fullback
We have our Centres in BJ and Mbye
Could do with an upgrade on the Wing
Brooks is locked in
Marshall on the move at the end of the year ?
Hooker is covered for this year
If Cameron Smith plays on next year I would think we may sign Grant long term

So a winger or replacement for Benji
Do we upgrade someone
Sign another great prospect
Wait for a marquee signing
This will depend on the $ available

Your thoughts
Do we get
Another promising Junior
A winger
A replacement for Benji
Or save the money for a marquee signing
?

IMO if Harry Grant absolutely kills it for us this year, the Storm will say "thanks but no thanks" to Cammy if he says he wants to play on in 2021. They won't want to lose an up and comer to satisfy a 40 year old.
Time will tell how good Grant is, he wasn't a standout in the trial game vs Warriors in February (not that it is much of a gauge).

We will see if Cameron is bigger than Melbourne
I think Smith will be given 1st shot if he wants it
I know it would be silly for Melbourne to allow Smith to make that decision but Smith has been there for Melbourne and held them at the top for what now, 17 years
If he wants another year he will get it
We gave Robbie and Benji the same opportunity
I don't think Bellamy will push Smith out
But just my opinion

Smith isn’t Benji. His form hasn’t waned as he’s gotten older. He still plays in a dinner suit, which you can’t say about any other player in the game.

He is pretty contact-shy when it comes to carrying the footy, the dinner suit is a good analogy.

He’s probably made more tackles than anyone else in the history of the game I don’t know how you could interpret it that way. He’s a master of controlling a game. He makes it look easy. The smartest player whose ever played the game.

He’s truly unbelievable Maby we should try and sign him for next year gaha

 

[finnzo]

I’m not sure what thread to put this in but I have been thinking since these new rule changes are comming in and it looks like there is going to be a lot more fatigue in the game Maby we should look at putting Corey Thomson on the bench and playing him in the middle to get at some
Of the tired defenders in the middle similar to what the storm did with paps