Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Russell]

Brent Read reporting Adam Elliot staying at Dogs.

Love it.

 

[JC99]

Warriors have signed Aitkens and Kane Evans in the last 2 days...

2 players who would easily make our side. So it’s not as if there isn’t any half decent players on the market

Yep, seems to be things happening out there... hope we haven’t fallen asleep at the wheel.

No one wanted to sign Aitken or I could say Kane Evans either... But as soon as someone else signs them... Oh they are signing everyone (We don't want them, we have better)

We’ve signed one player this year who everyone had to google to see who he actually was. Our recruitment is reactive at best.

We don't even know how much they were signed for, do we?

We don’t really know what any player has been signed for. Any figure Is half guess work because unfortunately player salaries aren’t public

 

[avocadoontoast]

Warriors have signed Aitkens and Kane Evans in the last 2 days...

2 players who would easily make our side. So it’s not as if there isn’t any half decent players on the market

Yep, seems to be things happening out there... hope we haven’t fallen asleep at the wheel.

No one wanted to sign Aitken or I could say Kane Evans either... But as soon as someone else signs them... Oh they are signing everyone (We don't want them, we have better)

We’ve signed one player this year who everyone had to google to see who he actually was. Our recruitment is reactive at best.

I thought Harry Grant was smart and innovative.

We got him for one year. He’s not staying. And we’re still not in finals contention.

 

[JC99]

Warriors have signed Aitkens and Kane Evans in the last 2 days...

2 players who would easily make our side. So it’s not as if there isn’t any half decent players on the market

Yep, seems to be things happening out there... hope we haven’t fallen asleep at the wheel.

No one wanted to sign Aitken or I could say Kane Evans either... But as soon as someone else signs them... Oh they are signing everyone (We don't want them, we have better)

We’ve signed one player this year who everyone had to google to see who he actually was. Our recruitment is reactive at best.

I thought Harry Grant was smart and innovative.

We got him for one year. He’s not staying. And we’re still not in finals contention.

Signings only count as good if we’re in finals contention?

 

[JC99]

Warriors have signed Aitkens and Kane Evans in the last 2 days...

2 players who would easily make our side. So it’s not as if there isn’t any half decent players on the market

Yep, seems to be things happening out there... hope we haven’t fallen asleep at the wheel.

No one wanted to sign Aitken or I could say Kane Evans either... But as soon as someone else signs them... Oh they are signing everyone (We don't want them, we have better)

We’ve signed one player this year who everyone had to google to see who he actually was. Our recruitment is reactive at best.

I thought Harry Grant was smart and innovative.

One of the smartest moves we’ve made in recent memory

 

[avocadoontoast]

Warriors have signed Aitkens and Kane Evans in the last 2 days...

2 players who would easily make our side. So it’s not as if there isn’t any half decent players on the market

Yep, seems to be things happening out there... hope we haven’t fallen asleep at the wheel.

No one wanted to sign Aitken or I could say Kane Evans either... But as soon as someone else signs them... Oh they are signing everyone (We don't want them, we have better)

We’ve signed one player this year who everyone had to google to see who he actually was. Our recruitment is reactive at best.

I thought Harry Grant was smart and innovative.

We got him for one year. He’s not staying. And we’re still not in finals contention.

Signings only count as good if we’re in finals contention?

He’s not a signing, he’s a loan player. He’s not part of building a squad. If he was here for the next few years would be great but he’s not.

 

[Tcat]

Brent Read reporting Adam Elliot staying at Dogs.

Love it.

Hopefully Forans the next to stay at the dogs.

 

[Curly_Tiger]

Brent Read reporting Adam Elliot staying at Dogs.

Love it.

Hopefully Forans the next to stay at the dogs.

Kind of hoping JRey is their next signing

 

[JC99]

Warriors have signed Aitkens and Kane Evans in the last 2 days...

2 players who would easily make our side. So it’s not as if there isn’t any half decent players on the market

Yep, seems to be things happening out there... hope we haven’t fallen asleep at the wheel.

No one wanted to sign Aitken or I could say Kane Evans either... But as soon as someone else signs them... Oh they are signing everyone (We don't want them, we have better)

We’ve signed one player this year who everyone had to google to see who he actually was. Our recruitment is reactive at best.

I thought Harry Grant was smart and innovative.

We got him for one year. He’s not staying. And we’re still not in finals contention.

Signings only count as good if we’re in finals contention?

He’s not a signing, he’s a loan player. He’s not part of building a squad. If he was here for the next few years would be great but he’s not.

It’s a 1 year signing essentially. We improved a lot with him playing, it was a good move that we really needed.

Don’t stress too much about recruitment mate, I’m sure the club is making plenty of moves behind the scenes just because there’s no rumours doesn’t mean it’s not happening.

 

[Russell]

People getting excited about paying half of Mbyes salary to play elsewhere need to realise that we need to buy a more effective player than him for $400K otherwise we are in the same or worse position.

Its possible but not a sure thing.

According to the forum he’s the worst player on planet earth so that shouldn’t be hard ?

In all seriousness I don’t see a negative towards letting him go to titans. Even if that money is split up to keep some of our current boys or sign a young guy it’s worth it. Best case scenario it goes towards a top level player.


If that $400K is split up to increase other salaries, you still need to sign a new player to the roster which in minimum is still around $100K. I cant see how it significantly strengthens our roster or relieves cap pressure.

Madge will be happy to sign another young fella if he needs to.

***Not having $850k a season tied up in Mbye*** for another two seasons is a massive win. He’s not worth that at all, to free up half of that to use however you want just makes sense.

How the money is used will determine just how good a deal it is, but for me it will be a win for us either way. He’s not an integral part of our team, we have Momirovski back next year who can play centre. The money should be used for a hooker if we are smart.

We would have $400-450K wrapped up in Mbye for another two seasons. You are not signing a good hooker for $400K

We already have a good hooker. That's not the problem area.

 

[JC99]

People getting excited about paying half of Mbyes salary to play elsewhere need to realise that we need to buy a more effective player than him for $400K otherwise we are in the same or worse position.

Its possible but not a sure thing.

According to the forum he’s the worst player on planet earth so that shouldn’t be hard ?

In all seriousness I don’t see a negative towards letting him go to titans. Even if that money is split up to keep some of our current boys or sign a young guy it’s worth it. Best case scenario it goes towards a top level player.


If that $400K is split up to increase other salaries, you still need to sign a new player to the roster which in minimum is still around $100K. I cant see how it significantly strengthens our roster or relieves cap pressure.

Madge will be happy to sign another young fella if he needs to.

***Not having $850k a season tied up in Mbye*** for another two seasons is a massive win. He’s not worth that at all, to free up half of that to use however you want just makes sense.

How the money is used will determine just how good a deal it is, but for me it will be a win for us either way. He’s not an integral part of our team, we have Momirovski back next year who can play centre. The money should be used for a hooker if we are smart.

We would have $400-450K wrapped up in Mbye for another two seasons. You are not signing a good hooker for $400K

We already have a good hooker. That's not the problem area.

Madge seems to have faith in Liddle. Simpkin meant to be good and is in our top 30 next year - they’ll try keep Harry as well.

 

[851]

People getting excited about paying half of Mbyes salary to play elsewhere need to realise that we need to buy a more effective player than him for $400K otherwise we are in the same or worse position.

Its possible but not a sure thing.

According to the forum he’s the worst player on planet earth so that shouldn’t be hard ?

In all seriousness I don’t see a negative towards letting him go to titans. Even if that money is split up to keep some of our current boys or sign a young guy it’s worth it. Best case scenario it goes towards a top level player.


If that $400K is split up to increase other salaries, you still need to sign a new player to the roster which in minimum is still around $100K. I cant see how it significantly strengthens our roster or relieves cap pressure.

Madge will be happy to sign another young fella if he needs to.

***Not having $850k a season tied up in Mbye*** for another two seasons is a massive win. He’s not worth that at all, to free up half of that to use however you want just makes sense.

How the money is used will determine just how good a deal it is, but for me it will be a win for us either way. He’s not an integral part of our team, we have Momirovski back next year who can play centre. The money should be used for a hooker if we are smart.

We would have $400-450K wrapped up in Mbye for another two seasons. You are not signing a good hooker for $400K

We already have a good hooker. That's not the problem area.

Madge seems to have faith in Liddle. Simpkin meant to be good and is in our top 30 next year - they’ll try keep Harry as well.

Simpkin has huge wraps on him, and he has a build to handle the NRL, he will be our 9 moving forward, unless Harry hangs around

 

[JC99]

People getting excited about paying half of Mbyes salary to play elsewhere need to realise that we need to buy a more effective player than him for $400K otherwise we are in the same or worse position.

Its possible but not a sure thing.

According to the forum he’s the worst player on planet earth so that shouldn’t be hard ?

In all seriousness I don’t see a negative towards letting him go to titans. Even if that money is split up to keep some of our current boys or sign a young guy it’s worth it. Best case scenario it goes towards a top level player.


If that $400K is split up to increase other salaries, you still need to sign a new player to the roster which in minimum is still around $100K. I cant see how it significantly strengthens our roster or relieves cap pressure.

Madge will be happy to sign another young fella if he needs to.

***Not having $850k a season tied up in Mbye*** for another two seasons is a massive win. He’s not worth that at all, to free up half of that to use however you want just makes sense.

How the money is used will determine just how good a deal it is, but for me it will be a win for us either way. He’s not an integral part of our team, we have Momirovski back next year who can play centre. The money should be used for a hooker if we are smart.

We would have $400-450K wrapped up in Mbye for another two seasons. You are not signing a good hooker for $400K

We already have a good hooker. That's not the problem area.

Madge seems to have faith in Liddle. Simpkin meant to be good and is in our top 30 next year - they’ll try keep Harry as well.

Simpkin has huge wraps on him, and he has a build to handle the NRL, he will be our 9 moving forward, unless Harry hangs around

I hope he does well. You’re right about his build, looks very strong and stocky when I’ve seen him in person.

 

[avocadoontoast]

Warriors have signed Aitkens and Kane Evans in the last 2 days...

2 players who would easily make our side. So it’s not as if there isn’t any half decent players on the market

Yep, seems to be things happening out there... hope we haven’t fallen asleep at the wheel.

No one wanted to sign Aitken or I could say Kane Evans either... But as soon as someone else signs them... Oh they are signing everyone (We don't want them, we have better)

We’ve signed one player this year who everyone had to google to see who he actually was. Our recruitment is reactive at best.

I thought Harry Grant was smart and innovative.

We got him for one year. He’s not staying. And we’re still not in finals contention.

Signings only count as good if we’re in finals contention?

He’s not a signing, he’s a loan player. He’s not part of building a squad. If he was here for the next few years would be great but he’s not.

It’s a 1 year signing essentially. We improved a lot with him playing, it was a good move that we really needed.

Don’t stress too much about recruitment mate, I’m sure the club is making plenty of moves behind the scenes just because there’s no rumours doesn’t mean it’s not happening.

I am terrified of our recruitment.

 

[JC99]

Warriors have signed Aitkens and Kane Evans in the last 2 days...

2 players who would easily make our side. So it’s not as if there isn’t any half decent players on the market

Yep, seems to be things happening out there... hope we haven’t fallen asleep at the wheel.

No one wanted to sign Aitken or I could say Kane Evans either... But as soon as someone else signs them... Oh they are signing everyone (We don't want them, we have better)

We’ve signed one player this year who everyone had to google to see who he actually was. Our recruitment is reactive at best.

I thought Harry Grant was smart and innovative.

We got him for one year. He’s not staying. And we’re still not in finals contention.

Signings only count as good if we’re in finals contention?

He’s not a signing, he’s a loan player. He’s not part of building a squad. If he was here for the next few years would be great but he’s not.

It’s a 1 year signing essentially. We improved a lot with him playing, it was a good move that we really needed.

Don’t stress too much about recruitment mate, I’m sure the club is making plenty of moves behind the scenes just because there’s no rumours doesn’t mean it’s not happening.

I am terrified of our recruitment.

Me too and we’ve got every right to feel that way it’s been horrible for a decade, I just try not to worry about it too much during the season. I’ll wait until the footy is over to stres about it ?

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Warriors have signed Aitkens and Kane Evans in the last 2 days...

2 players who would easily make our side. So it’s not as if there isn’t any half decent players on the market

Easily? Idk about that.

 

[Russell]

Warriors have signed Aitkens and Kane Evans in the last 2 days...

2 players who would easily make our side. So it’s not as if there isn’t any half decent players on the market

Can’t say I rate either of them to be honest. Whatever winger plays outside Aitken will score 2 tries all season. Evans maybe could’ve gone okay here but it doesn’t seem like we’re too focused on props at the moment unless they’re a big name

Personally think Aitkens is an awesome running centre unfortunately he’s been McGregor-fied. He’s a deceptively strong one on one defender aswell and think he’d flourish under some proper coaching

He is an absolute ball hog and pathetic defender. Might be worth a cc contract, certainly not NRL.

Against Roosters

Aitkens

20 runs for 221 meters, 5 tackle breaks, 2 line breaks, 15 tackles no misses

Yeah not nrl standard

AND the other 12 games this year he wouldn't have totaled those stats.

If we can't do better than Aitkens, we should keep the money in our pocket.

 

[TheDaBoss]

Titans forum say they want straight swap for peachey

He'll no

Beau fermor or fotuaika would be so good

 

[Russell]

People getting excited about paying half of Mbyes salary to play elsewhere need to realise that we need to buy a more effective player than him for $400K otherwise we are in the same or worse position.

Its possible but not a sure thing.

According to the forum he’s the worst player on planet earth so that shouldn’t be hard ?

In all seriousness I don’t see a negative towards letting him go to titans. Even if that money is split up to keep some of our current boys or sign a young guy it’s worth it. Best case scenario it goes towards a top level player.


If that $400K is split up to increase other salaries, you still need to sign a new player to the roster which in minimum is still around $100K. I cant see how it significantly strengthens our roster or relieves cap pressure.

Madge will be happy to sign another young fella if he needs to.

***Not having $850k a season tied up in Mbye*** for another two seasons is a massive win. He’s not worth that at all, to free up half of that to use however you want just makes sense.

How the money is used will determine just how good a deal it is, but for me it will be a win for us either way. He’s not an integral part of our team, we have Momirovski back next year who can play centre. The money should be used for a hooker if we are smart.

We would have $400-450K wrapped up in Mbye for another two seasons. You are not signing a good hooker for $400K

We already have a good hooker. That's not the problem area.

Madge seems to have faith in Liddle. Simpkin meant to be good and is in our top 30 next year - they’ll try keep Harry as well.

Simpkin has huge wraps on him, and he has a build to handle the NRL, he will be our 9 moving forward, unless Harry hangs around

Prefer Liddle myself. Simpkin is a good back up though.

 

[851]

People getting excited about paying half of Mbyes salary to play elsewhere need to realise that we need to buy a more effective player than him for $400K otherwise we are in the same or worse position.

Its possible but not a sure thing.

According to the forum he’s the worst player on planet earth so that shouldn’t be hard ?

In all seriousness I don’t see a negative towards letting him go to titans. Even if that money is split up to keep some of our current boys or sign a young guy it’s worth it. Best case scenario it goes towards a top level player.


If that $400K is split up to increase other salaries, you still need to sign a new player to the roster which in minimum is still around $100K. I cant see how it significantly strengthens our roster or relieves cap pressure.

Madge will be happy to sign another young fella if he needs to.

***Not having $850k a season tied up in Mbye*** for another two seasons is a massive win. He’s not worth that at all, to free up half of that to use however you want just makes sense.

How the money is used will determine just how good a deal it is, but for me it will be a win for us either way. He’s not an integral part of our team, we have Momirovski back next year who can play centre. The money should be used for a hooker if we are smart.

We would have $400-450K wrapped up in Mbye for another two seasons. You are not signing a good hooker for $400K

We already have a good hooker. That's not the problem area.

I love your optimism, but Liddle debuted in 2016 and has played 38 games, hardly bankable, and all the signing suggestions you say are nuffies or we have better, I find this hard to believe, Aitkin is a better centre than any we have, TPJ is a loose cannon but better than we have, who exactly should we sign