Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[TonyTiger]

Jarrod Wallace apparently a chance to depart Gold Coast Titans effective immediately, the dragons are interested...

I’d take him on a good deal for sure, would be a great starting prop alongside Aloiai - with Mikaele coming off the bench

Much better than Clarke and would be a good replacement for Musgrove

What's going on at the Titans, Arrow going Wallace wants out must be their version of last man standing.

Irony that the Dragons want the Titans to release Wallace but are resisting the same outcome for Saab.

Hang on
If only we waited
Thompson to Titans
Wallace to StGeorge
Saab to Tigers
Dam
We pulled the trigger to early again

Saab offered nothing tonight - overrated!

 

[TrueTiger]

Saab is terrible.

I watched him tonight...he has a long way to go before he is an NRL quality winger,he is young,but made a couple of basic mistakes that could have given the rorters a few more points...

 

[avocadoontoast]

Saab is terrible.

I watched him tonight...he has a long way to go before he is an NRL quality winger,he is young,but made a couple of basic mistakes that could have given the rorters a few more points...

Absolutely. He’s a long term prospect perhaps but he’s not ready for 1st grade. Not even close.

 

[Sabre]

I've never understood the hype around Saab when it's come to the rumours of us signing him. To me he has never stood out. He's just another Robert Jennings.

 

[Tim Sheens]

Really hard to believe that there is more Brooks bashing on here tonight. The guy is a first grade quality half through and through, arguably with few better, so enough of the crap please.

 

[Geo]

Really hard to believe that there is more Brooks bashing on here tonight. The guy is a first grade quality half through and through, arguably with few better, so enough of the crap please.

If you think that's bad Nofoaluma home watching Netflix copped it as well..

 

[TrueTiger]

I've never understood the hype around Saab when it's come to the rumours of us signing him. To me he has never stood out. He's just another Robert Jennings.

Hate to say this Sabre,but if I had a chose of Saab or Jennings at this very moment...Id have to take Jennings...we know the errors in RJs game,but I would hate to see Saabs errors in the next few games after tonights performance,he has a fair bit to learn yet...

 

[TYGA]

I've never understood the hype around Saab when it's come to the rumours of us signing him. To me he has never stood out. He's just another Robert Jennings.

That’s a bit rough. The kid can fly and he’s a good athlete. He got dominated against the Roosters but he’s a 19 year old. He’s over hyped for a young guy but he’s worth a crack over Jennings.

 

[Tim Sheens]

Really hard to believe that there is more Brooks bashing on here tonight. The guy is a first grade quality half through and through, arguably with few better, so enough of the crap please.

If you think that's bad Nofoaluma home watching Netflix copped it as well..

Probably still wanting to replace him with Saab as well.

 

[TYGA]

Tigers have to get Korobiete back I’m still fuming we let him go. Don’t care if we overpay he’s worth watching.

 

[avocadoontoast]

Tigers have to get Korobiete back I’m still fuming we let him go. Don’t care if we overpay he’s worth watching.

Is that a genuine thing we’re after him or is it just speculation from the media?

 

[hobbo1]

Really hard to believe that there is more Brooks bashing on here tonight. The guy is a first grade quality half through and through, arguably with few better, so enough of the crap please.

If you think that's bad Nofoaluma home watching Netflix copped it as well..

Nofo was bagged by the most trusted and non biased poster on this forum ..
You need to take heed !

 

[hobbo1]

Really hard to believe that there is more Brooks bashing on here tonight. The guy is a first grade quality half through and through, arguably with few better, so enough of the crap please.

If you think that's bad Nofoaluma home watching Netflix copped it as well..

Were you looking through Nofo’s window ?
What was he watching ?
?

 

[Goanna57]

I think I will take a punt on JREY still being with us next year,he is working well with Brooks and his game is becoming more dynamic with Grub in the team...just my opinion Im not Madge,but he has made some decisions we didn't expect from him eg Benji relegated to bench,McIntyre into 17 and generally getting the team to make their defense a priority rather than hail mary attack that we have been used to..
Whatever Madge decides for this team I bet it will be for their benefit for a competitive future getting to be top finals prospects,playing for 80 and being consistent week in week out..

I honestly don't know what plans he has for Walters and Madden,but Im sure Madge will give them an opportunity to show their worth....

TT he is on $800k so his game should be up there with Munster and Ponga. Do you honestly believe he is?

I believe JR is doing what Madge wants atm...irrespective of what his price is,it was negotiated by a former coach,not JRs fault,so in having said that,he must be in good shape and Madge is utilising him in the 5/8 position...I believe he is doing the best he can for us and always TRIES his best,I don't want to compare him to other people because he is what we have got to best fill the void....
Munster and Ponga are very good footballers in 2 different systems atm,I wonder how they would go here under the same circumstances JR has been through with injuries etc..

You have been very critical of Brooks. Isn't he doing what Maguire wants atm also, albeit on far less $ and with less experience than JR? I believe JR is not providing bang for buck and needs to lift his game significantly.

Paws you have an opinion that your entitled to in regards to JR...Madge must have a view where he seems to think JR is benefitting the team and that's why he selects him...If you read my post in the wts v dogs thread you would have read that I admitted openly of being critical of Brooks in the past but have also praised his improved game …
The one main theme in your post is how JR must lift his game significantly because of the money he is on...that was what he was contracted on,go and speak to Cleary about that,as far as I can see is that Madge is playing JR because our Iconic 5/8 had defensive issues so Madge is utilising JR because he was an origin player and has significant experience in that position,albeit he was sidelined for a very long time and is now getting game time and adapting to the new rules as well..

As far as Brooks goes I have praised him in the other thread,its a poor argument saying he hasn't got the experience JR has,he has had 7 years of NRL experience and JR is a fair bit older..

Regardless of who is in charge, an employee should be performing commensurate with their contract. He has more experience than any half at our club. He should be doing much better but is not. The.team needs him to lift.

You keep saying he needs to lift...he has been sidelined for a long time and was put it because our specialist iconic 5/8 wasn't doing what Madge wanted in regard to defence..JR is just starting to get into a rythym and working with Brooks,they are both improving their game..
You keep pushing your agenda against JR,we get it you don't like him and he should be putting in more...How about you get his injuries and go through what he has in his personal life and see if you SIGNIFICANTLY put in overnight...

You add the footy experience between our 3 halves as a whole and they are far more experienced than any other side ..and by a fair bit

They are underachieving ....simple as that

Happy,you can say what you like,Benji defensive liability and is on the way out..
Brooks has improved immensely since Benji was benched...
Reynolds has been put in to play 5/8 because our club legend is fading slightly in his game...Reynolds had to play reggies while Benji kept getting selected,he is now getting game time and adapting to the new rules...
You reckon you know so much about the game but don't give credit to a bloke (JR) for at least having a go and giving what he can from the little game time he has had..
we know what simple is....

Reynolds is a good player ...just doesn't suit our side

Not sure how you have seen Brooks improve without Marshall around

His Canberra game wasn't great ...even Geo owned that

I agree his Raiders game wasn't that good,but when he played the Cows his game was much improved,especially his running game,and it will only get better as the season progresses ...In my opinion he is playing his natural game with JR in the side,he is not being choked by Benji calling the shots and he has to get used to having Grub as his halves partner after having Benji there all the time...

Was Benji playing with Brooks when he was at dragon’s or the broncos, but I guess he was still holding him back even when he wasn’t at the club

Doesn't matter how much you want to sugar coat it,,,Benji stagnated Brooks game once he came back here...

Buddy your the one doing the sugar coating for Brooks

 

[TYGA]

Tigers have to get Korobiete back I’m still fuming we let him go. Don’t care if we overpay he’s worth watching.

Is that a genuine thing we’re after him or is it just speculation from the media?

It’s always speculation since Madge came to town. No one would know. One of my favourites fierce runner of the football he’s the anti Jennings

 

[balmain boy]

I've never understood the hype around Saab when it's come to the rumours of us signing him. To me he has never stood out. He's just another Robert Jennings.

Hate to say this Sabre,but if I had a chose of Saab or Jennings at this very moment...Id have to take Jennings...we know the errors in RJs game,but I would hate to see Saabs errors in the next few games after tonights performance,he has a fair bit to learn yet...

One of the stupidest things I've read on here. And that's saying something!

The same logic means Koro and JAC would never have been given a chance because we had Keith Leilua

 

[TrueTiger]

I've never understood the hype around Saab when it's come to the rumours of us signing him. To me he has never stood out. He's just another Robert Jennings.

Hate to say this Sabre,but if I had a chose of Saab or Jennings at this very moment...Id have to take Jennings...we know the errors in RJs game,but I would hate to see Saabs errors in the next few games after tonights performance,he has a fair bit to learn yet...

One of the stupidest things I've read on here. And that's saying something!

The same logic means Koro and JAC would never have been given a chance because we had Keith Leilua

Read what I wrote properly before you make stupid remarks...not talking about Koro or Jac.different time,different situation..
Saab was ordinary tonight,but has a lot to learn..never mentioned anything about not giving him a chance..I said in this moment now where we are I would rather Jennings than a green young upandcomer...

 

[tony soprano]

I've never understood the hype around Saab when it's come to the rumours of us signing him. To me he has never stood out. He's just another Robert Jennings.

Hate to say this Sabre,but if I had a chose of Saab or Jennings at this very moment...Id have to take Jennings...we know the errors in RJs game,but I would hate to see Saabs errors in the next few games after tonights performance,he has a fair bit to learn yet...

One of the stupidest things I've read on here. And that's saying something!

The same logic means Koro and JAC would never have been given a chance because we had Keith Leilua

Read what I wrote properly before you make stupid remarks...not talking about Koro or Jac.different time,different situation..
Saab was ordinary tonight,but has a lot to learn..never mentioned anything about not giving him a chance..I said in this moment now where we are I would rather Jennings than a green young upandcomer...

I agree if we are all about defence a winger keen to rush up off his wing is ain’t what we need.

 

[clontarfkid]

saab not close to NRL imo.Was lazy and uncomitted..didnt go looking for work,and when it did come his way with aerial ball which is his supposed to be his "advantage" his efforts were half hearted..got outjumped by Morris several times and worse still was a spectator in others
Couple that with his Michell Moses antic to leave St George and u mite have a kid thats got more self entitlement than actual potential and ability
Apart from Koriebete,the cureent Melb winger heading to Unoin for a reported $900k is gonna have his salary cut by 60%,which brings him into our budget,He has 5 times the impact of Saab if hes had enuff or Bellamy(who will fight to keep him having lost JAC)
Think were overreacting to the Knights loss where Lee out jumped us

 

[weststigerman]

This thread is funny, last week everyone was raving about signing Saab, after 1 game he’s terrible.

The fact he wasn’t playing first grade should have been the first hint he has deficiencies in his game. However, he has size and speed which can’t be taught, just needs a good coach, the right attitude and needs to be fitter.