Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[the_third]

I note your comment about Hodgson. He was a solid club footballer, nothing more.

You are kidding. Bloke played 6 Origins, won the comp, runner up one other time. Man of Steel in his first season in ESL after we all agreed his time was up in the NRL. His form in 2004-2006 was electric, go back and watch matches from that time.

It's a shame for Hodgo that our second premiership tilt came after his time, because we could have used that calm, reliable, steadying influence in 2010-2011, plus goal kicking. It's all well and good to have the Prince / Benji / Lui flash attack, but we lacked for fullback in 2010-11. With due respect to Tim Moltzen in 2011, and Mitch Brown was the finals fullback in 2010.

I'm not demonstrating a lack if respect for Hodgo. I get it, club legend and all but take the time to look at around 2.12 at this clip. Allan McIndoe, aka Emerald Express, in the clear down the touchline. Jack in a copy book tackle. Hodgo wouldn't of got anywhere near him. CliffybLyons, Sterling, Ettinghausen. What you would give to have them in your team. Remember how much tougher it was then.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tj0sOw0Gmy8&t=147s

I'm not questioning the skill of Garry Jack, I honestly don't think it's a comparison (and even if it was a comparison, they are very different kinds of fullbacks).

You said Hodgo was a solid club footballer, nothing more. I totally disagree, he was a step up from that, and for several years in his career he was in the top 2 or 3 fullbacks going around. Dally M fullback and highest point scorer 2005 - most points ever scored by a fullback in one season.

That is what makes the Forum interesting. We each have differing opinions on players.

Spot on the difference are what makes it interesting.

One of the great Garry Jack moments. Was in the crowd for this one never forget it.

https://www.abc.net.au/radio/grandstand/rememberwhengarryjack/12187284

 

[mike]

I note your comment about Hodgson. He was a solid club footballer, nothing more.

You are kidding. Bloke played 6 Origins, won the comp, runner up one other time. Man of Steel in his first season in ESL after we all agreed his time was up in the NRL. His form in 2004-2006 was electric, go back and watch matches from that time.

It's a shame for Hodgo that our second premiership tilt came after his time, because we could have used that calm, reliable, steadying influence in 2010-2011, plus goal kicking. It's all well and good to have the Prince / Benji / Lui flash attack, but we lacked for fullback in 2010-11. With due respect to Tim Moltzen in 2011, and Mitch Brown was the finals fullback in 2010.

I'm not demonstrating a lack if respect for Hodgo. I get it, club legend and all but take the time to look at around 2.12 at this clip. Allan McIndoe, aka Emerald Express, in the clear down the touchline. Jack in a copy book tackle. Hodgo wouldn't of got anywhere near him. CliffybLyons, Sterling, Ettinghausen. What you would give to have them in your team. Remember how much tougher it was then.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tj0sOw0Gmy8&t=147s

I'm not questioning the skill of Garry Jack, I honestly don't think it's a comparison (and even if it was a comparison, they are very different kinds of fullbacks).

You said Hodgo was a solid club footballer, nothing more. I totally disagree, he was a step up from that, and for several years in his career he was in the top 2 or 3 fullbacks going around. Dally M fullback and highest point scorer 2005 - most points ever scored by a fullback in one season.

That is what makes the Forum interesting. We each have differing opinions on players.

Spot on the difference are what makes it interesting.

One of the great Garry Jack moments. Was in the crowd for this one never forget it.

https://www.abc.net.au/radio/grandstand/rememberwhengarryjack/12187284

Jack never played for Wests Tigers, Hodgo did. End of story.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

so we dont take Wests Magpies and Balmain Tigers players into consideration
No Tommy Raudonikus ...
No Roach or Sironen...
or Brasher
please
Jack was a great fullback

 

[ElleryHanley]

Cotric good value at 600 IF...big IF...he transitions to an elite level center.

If not, it is too much.

Raiders seem convinced he is not a center.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Lets not put Arthur Summons up there as he only played for Magpies not West Tigers ...
or
Ellery Hanley he played for magpies and Balmain not west tigers yey was an absolute great player
Hodgo was a very good footballer but i think tedesco has it over him and Jack for toughness and Brasher for skill in a crap side although Hodgo was tough and could kick goals purely on wests tigers players tedesco gets my nod

 

[ElleryHanley]

Lets not put Arthur Summons up there as he only played for Magpies not West Tigers ...
or
Ellery Hanley he played for magpies and Balmain not west tigers yey was an absolute great player
Hodgo was a very good footballer but i think tedesco has it over him and Jack for toughness and Brasher for skill in a crap side although Hodgo was tough and could kick goals purely on wests tigers players tedesco gets my nod

Teddy is a better player than Jimmy Jack, but no one had it over Jack for toughness.
Best defensive FB I have ever seen.

And tough...remember v Norths he lost two teeth, bent down and put them in his sock and played on. Legend.

 

[Fade.To.Black]

Lets not put Arthur Summons up there as he only played for Magpies not West Tigers ...
or
Ellery Hanley he played for magpies and Balmain not west tigers yey was an absolute great player
Hodgo was a very good footballer but i think tedesco has it over him and Jack for toughness and Brasher for skill in a crap side although Hodgo was tough and could kick goals purely on wests tigers players tedesco gets my nod

Might have read it wrong but surely you didn't say Tedesco has it over Hodgson and Jack for toughness? 🤤

 

[rihannafan1]

What did the dogs pay for cotric?

Just caught the tail end on the radio ?

$1.8M for 3 years

Good money for Cotric, especially if he ever picks up a serious injury and a short enough deal that he can move elsewhere if it doesn't work. Overs from Bulldogs.

 

[Fade.To.Black]

JAC was a Reserve Grader when he came to us. And he was yet to even make his first grade debut when he signed with Storm

Not quite true. He'd played 4 FG matches when he officially signed with Storm. His debut was Rd 7 2016, which was April 17th. He announced with Storm on 06/Jun/16, which was the day after our Rd 13 loss to Roosters, JAC's 4th match.

I grant you it's possible JAC was negotiating with Storm before 17/Apr/16, but we'll never know.

JAC the smelly rat admitted on Matthew Johns Show last year that he had already agreed to sign with Storm before he had debuted for WT. He had a good chuckle about it. Wouldn't want the slimy flog back at WT after seeing him think his treachery was a great joke. The bloke's a knob.

 

[walter]

Big fan of Tedesco but no way is he tougher than jack and hodgo go back and watch some old footage u can’t even tackle hard these days refs panic and give penalties

 

[JC99]

Brent Read is reporting the deal is closer to $1.95 million over three year for Cotric. Huge money for a winger/centre

 

[Tim Sheens]

What does Papenhuyzen have to do to convince some on the forum he us the real deal? When Mitchell was SG Ball player of the year, he was HM player of the year. Aust Schools, NSW under age and Storm No 1. Thought of highly by Slater, one of the best ever.

We got Lolohea, the Storm Papenhuyzen. Which club can pick talent?

Let’s not forget almost every club in the league didn’t want to sign him either. Storm got him as their third string fullback and he only get a run due to injuries. He’s done well since then but knowing every club turned him down makes me feel a little better about us letting him go, plus we thought Teddy was staying

Yeah, whilst vastly different players, they both go okay and pretty sure Paps was being shopped around by the storm without finding any takers prior to him grabbing the spot. A hybrid of them would be nice.

 

[Kiama Tiger]

Paws and Claws you might want to tell your mate with great Illawarra knowledge that Garry Jack played for Wests Illawarra not Dapto canaries because he was a Unanderra boy. He did however do sprint training and would often be seen at Figtree Oval on the morning of a game doing private training. He was the ultimate professional. I know this because I also played for Wests ( but I was crap)

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

no guys sorry bad grammar meant to say jimmy jack for toughness, Brasher for skill and flair but overall tedesco over Hodgo

 

[avocadoontoast]

Brent Read is reporting the deal is closer to $1.95 million a year for Cotric. Huge money for a winger/centre

That can’t be per year

 

[WT2K]

Brent Read is reporting the deal is closer to $1.95 million a year for Cotric. Huge money for a winger/centre

That can’t be per year

Over 3 years

 

[the_third]

I note your comment about Hodgson. He was a solid club footballer, nothing more.

You are kidding. Bloke played 6 Origins, won the comp, runner up one other time. Man of Steel in his first season in ESL after we all agreed his time was up in the NRL. His form in 2004-2006 was electric, go back and watch matches from that time.

It's a shame for Hodgo that our second premiership tilt came after his time, because we could have used that calm, reliable, steadying influence in 2010-2011, plus goal kicking. It's all well and good to have the Prince / Benji / Lui flash attack, but we lacked for fullback in 2010-11. With due respect to Tim Moltzen in 2011, and Mitch Brown was the finals fullback in 2010.

I'm not demonstrating a lack if respect for Hodgo. I get it, club legend and all but take the time to look at around 2.12 at this clip. Allan McIndoe, aka Emerald Express, in the clear down the touchline. Jack in a copy book tackle. Hodgo wouldn't of got anywhere near him. CliffybLyons, Sterling, Ettinghausen. What you would give to have them in your team. Remember how much tougher it was then.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tj0sOw0Gmy8&t=147s

I'm not questioning the skill of Garry Jack, I honestly don't think it's a comparison (and even if it was a comparison, they are very different kinds of fullbacks).

You said Hodgo was a solid club footballer, nothing more. I totally disagree, he was a step up from that, and for several years in his career he was in the top 2 or 3 fullbacks going around. Dally M fullback and highest point scorer 2005 - most points ever scored by a fullback in one season.

That is what makes the Forum interesting. We each have differing opinions on players.

Spot on the difference are what makes it interesting.

One of the great Garry Jack moments. Was in the crowd for this one never forget it.

https://www.abc.net.au/radio/grandstand/rememberwhengarryjack/12187284

Jack never played for Wests Tigers, Hodgo did. End of story.

absolutely agree. He did play for Wests and Balmain though 😉

 

[JC99]

Brent Read is reporting the deal is closer to $1.95 million a year for Cotric. Huge money for a winger/centre

That can’t be per year

Yes my bad lol. Definitely not per year I typed it wrong. Still a lot a over three years for a winger

 

[Russell]

Lets not put Arthur Summons up there as he only played for Magpies not West Tigers ...
or
Ellery Hanley he played for magpies and Balmain not west tigers yey was an absolute great player
Hodgo was a very good footballer but i think tedesco has it over him and Jack for toughness and Brasher for skill in a crap side although Hodgo was tough and could kick goals purely on wests tigers players tedesco gets my nod

Whats wrong with you people?

This is over whether Hodgo was just a club footballer.

Paws was the one going on over Gary Jack and comparing him and now your bringing up Summons, Brasher etc.

Talk about going totally off track.

 

[Fade.To.Black]

Lets not put Arthur Summons up there as he only played for Magpies not West Tigers ...
or
Ellery Hanley he played for magpies and Balmain not west tigers yey was an absolute great player
Hodgo was a very good footballer but i think tedesco has it over him and Jack for toughness and Brasher for skill in a crap side although Hodgo was tough and could kick goals purely on wests tigers players tedesco gets my nod

Whats wrong with you people?

This is over whether Hodgo was just a club footballer.

Paws was the one going on over Gary Jack and comparing him and now your bringing up Summons, Brasher etc.

Talk about going totally off track.

The WT train rarely stays on the tracks Russ!