Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Viking Warrior]

How much would James Tamou cost for 2 years? If we can ship Packer off id be ok with him coming here, he is still playing well.

 

[happy_tiger]

I want to see Twal in our prop rotation and Sam Mac in our 13 spot ...build up his minutes / motor over the next month

 

[Aceshigh]

Most of our forwards need an x-ray to see if there is actually a game in them 😂

 

[OldMagpie]

After tonight's display why don't we offer Brooks, Momirovski and Talau for Grant and JAC??
Give Brooks and Talau a year under Bellamy - and it could do them wonders - and we should go and target young Brayden Trindall from Sharks.
Staggs would also be a dream to have in this team.
Also feel someone of Walmsley's build would be good - a bulldozer type with limited minutes.

Though Benji's a bit unpopular on here atm, think he deserves to be considered as a halves coach and someone like ET could be great for our defensive coaching also - he's got one of the best techniques in the game.

We need to go after the best coaches, not rookies.

I agree and I'm not sure who mentioned it when I suggested Matty Johns, but we'll have limited finances for these types of resources once the the squad sizes decrease. Basically a throwaway suggestion who may possibly do it cheaper. That's all.

But so many claim we're one of the few clubs that make a profit? We so proudly say we're profitable but then say we're poor to excuse failure.

Well a few weeks back..there was a meeting with Pascoe attended by a few from here and I can tell you they increased the spend on the football dept bring in Hartigan from the Rorters and Gray from the Sharpies as well as dietitian's new physio's and sports science guys, various equipment even a barber..the spend was increased by close to 2mill on the previous 3 seasons

Hartigan Gray and Maguire all come from successful Clubs who won Premierships with their respective Clubs whilst there..

The money is going where it needs to go..yes we are all sick of waiting but often just throwing money at something doesn't fix it..

Thanks for the info. You could have shared that a few weeks ago when I questioned you on it.
So we can afford specialist coaches and not Benji and Elijah. Let's do that hey, and sack the barber.

Wait, is the barber a joke?

No..you know the younger generation..hair is very important..they actually think it's a great thing..

That's brilliant. I'll make sure I pledge my membership for next year knowing they are paying for a barber. And people cry poor that we can't afford to compete with the rich clubs.
Why doesn't Pascoe use him?


You understand the spend on support staff can't be used in the salary cap for players, don't you? Who cares if they spend dollars on a barber - its from a separate allocation from the NRL. We have been spending under the cap for support staff so why not spend a bit more and bring in these type of initiatives.

I think support staff like specific coaches would be better than a barber. But hey, it's not my money.

We didn’t really employ a barber did we? I thought that was a joke.

No, I'm told it's true. By Geo and another.

It's even being built into the COE..

Nothing wrong with keeping our players happy and comfortable, it’s part of the game.

We must be rolling in cash if a barber is a priority. It was only a few months ago Benji was fronting a tearful pledge for members money to save the club. That sounds a bit deceitful now.

lol it's not a priority..money is being poured into sports science..things like nutrition...all meals prepared etc

Will their be a focus on their on field performance or is just about getting them looking and feeling good?

Personally I’d rather them look like a pile of crap and win.

Exactly! It works for Penriff.

 

[Russell]

After tonight's display why don't we offer Brooks, Momirovski and Talau for Grant and JAC??
Give Brooks and Talau a year under Bellamy - and it could do them wonders - and we should go and target young Brayden Trindall from Sharks.
Staggs would also be a dream to have in this team.
Also feel someone of Walmsley's build would be good - a bulldozer type with limited minutes.

Though Benji's a bit unpopular on here atm, think he deserves to be considered as a halves coach and someone like ET could be great for our defensive coaching also - he's got one of the best techniques in the game.

We need to go after the best coaches, not rookies.

I agree and I'm not sure who mentioned it when I suggested Matty Johns, but we'll have limited finances for these types of resources once the the squad sizes decrease. Basically a throwaway suggestion who may possibly do it cheaper. That's all.

But so many claim we're one of the few clubs that make a profit? We so proudly say we're profitable but then say we're poor to excuse failure.

Well a few weeks back..there was a meeting with Pascoe attended by a few from here and I can tell you they increased the spend on the football dept bring in Hartigan from the Rorters and Gray from the Sharpies as well as dietitian's new physio's and sports science guys, various equipment even a barber..the spend was increased by close to 2mill on the previous 3 seasons

Hartigan Gray and Maguire all come from successful Clubs who won Premierships with their respective Clubs whilst there..

The money is going where it needs to go..yes we are all sick of waiting but often just throwing money at something doesn't fix it..

The guys they’ve brought in are all pretty highly rated and (apparently) are very good at their jobs. Good to hear they are using the money in the right spot.

Im very happy they are spending money the money in those roles. But we gotta stop using the 'we're poor' excuse .

Don't think we are using the we are poor excuse.

We have the dough - it is just not available at the moment.

Very different.

 

[gallagher]

After tonight's display why don't we offer Brooks, Momirovski and Talau for Grant and JAC??
Give Brooks and Talau a year under Bellamy - and it could do them wonders - and we should go and target young Brayden Trindall from Sharks.
Staggs would also be a dream to have in this team.
Also feel someone of Walmsley's build would be good - a bulldozer type with limited minutes.

Though Benji's a bit unpopular on here atm, think he deserves to be considered as a halves coach and someone like ET could be great for our defensive coaching also - he's got one of the best techniques in the game.

We need to go after the best coaches, not rookies.

I agree and I'm not sure who mentioned it when I suggested Matty Johns, but we'll have limited finances for these types of resources once the the squad sizes decrease. Basically a throwaway suggestion who may possibly do it cheaper. That's all.

But so many claim we're one of the few clubs that make a profit? We so proudly say we're profitable but then say we're poor to excuse failure.

Well a few weeks back..there was a meeting with Pascoe attended by a few from here and I can tell you they increased the spend on the football dept bring in Hartigan from the Rorters and Gray from the Sharpies as well as dietitian's new physio's and sports science guys, various equipment even a barber..the spend was increased by close to 2mill on the previous 3 seasons

Hartigan Gray and Maguire all come from successful Clubs who won Premierships with their respective Clubs whilst there..

The money is going where it needs to go..yes we are all sick of waiting but often just throwing money at something doesn't fix it..

The guys they’ve brought in are all pretty highly rated and (apparently) are very good at their jobs. Good to hear they are using the money in the right spot.

Im very happy they are spending money the money in those roles. But we gotta stop using the 'we're poor' excuse .

Don't think we are using the we are poor excuse.

We have the dough - it is just not available at the moment.

Very different.

I'm not talking about the salary cap.

 

[Geo]

After tonight's display why don't we offer Brooks, Momirovski and Talau for Grant and JAC??
Give Brooks and Talau a year under Bellamy - and it could do them wonders - and we should go and target young Brayden Trindall from Sharks.
Staggs would also be a dream to have in this team.
Also feel someone of Walmsley's build would be good - a bulldozer type with limited minutes.

Though Benji's a bit unpopular on here atm, think he deserves to be considered as a halves coach and someone like ET could be great for our defensive coaching also - he's got one of the best techniques in the game.

We need to go after the best coaches, not rookies.

I agree and I'm not sure who mentioned it when I suggested Matty Johns, but we'll have limited finances for these types of resources once the the squad sizes decrease. Basically a throwaway suggestion who may possibly do it cheaper. That's all.

But so many claim we're one of the few clubs that make a profit? We so proudly say we're profitable but then say we're poor to excuse failure.

Well a few weeks back..there was a meeting with Pascoe attended by a few from here and I can tell you they increased the spend on the football dept bring in Hartigan from the Rorters and Gray from the Sharpies as well as dietitian's new physio's and sports science guys, various equipment even a barber..the spend was increased by close to 2mill on the previous 3 seasons

Hartigan Gray and Maguire all come from successful Clubs who won Premierships with their respective Clubs whilst there..

The money is going where it needs to go..yes we are all sick of waiting but often just throwing money at something doesn't fix it..

Thanks for the info. You could have shared that a few weeks ago when I questioned you on it.
So we can afford specialist coaches and not Benji and Elijah. Let's do that hey, and sack the barber.

Wait, is the barber a joke?

No..you know the younger generation..hair is very important..they actually think it's a great thing..

That's brilliant. I'll make sure I pledge my membership for next year knowing they are paying for a barber. And people cry poor that we can't afford to compete with the rich clubs.
Why doesn't Pascoe use him?


You understand the spend on support staff can't be used in the salary cap for players, don't you? Who cares if they spend dollars on a barber - its from a separate allocation from the NRL. We have been spending under the cap for support staff so why not spend a bit more and bring in these type of initiatives.

I think support staff like specific coaches would be better than a barber. But hey, it's not my money.

We didn’t really employ a barber did we? I thought that was a joke.

No, I'm told it's true. By Geo and another.

It's even being built into the COE..

Nothing wrong with keeping our players happy and comfortable, it’s part of the game.

We must be rolling in cash if a barber is a priority. It was only a few months ago Benji was fronting a tearful pledge for members money to save the club. That sounds a bit deceitful now.

lol it's not a priority..money is being poured into sports science..things like nutrition...all meals prepared etc

Will their be a focus on their on field performance or is just about getting them looking and feeling good?

Personally I’d rather them look like a pile of crap and win.

That is what Hartigan and Gray are attempting to do..we have started again..recruitment of players like Blore, Simpkin, Kei Utoikamanu, Kepaoa are the start..these young guys are rated juniors not only by us but the wider NRL community from systems that are successful

You need to provide the horse opportunity to get to the water in the best possible condition to drink..but ultimately it's up to the horse whether they drink or not..

 

[momo_amp_medo]

If speed, evasion is the answer that this is the guy .... curtesy of ESPN and Twitter

https://mobile.twitter.com/espn/status/1299883372668387333

 

[happy_tiger]

After tonight's display why don't we offer Brooks, Momirovski and Talau for Grant and JAC??
Give Brooks and Talau a year under Bellamy - and it could do them wonders - and we should go and target young Brayden Trindall from Sharks.
Staggs would also be a dream to have in this team.
Also feel someone of Walmsley's build would be good - a bulldozer type with limited minutes.

Though Benji's a bit unpopular on here atm, think he deserves to be considered as a halves coach and someone like ET could be great for our defensive coaching also - he's got one of the best techniques in the game.

We need to go after the best coaches, not rookies.

I agree and I'm not sure who mentioned it when I suggested Matty Johns, but we'll have limited finances for these types of resources once the the squad sizes decrease. Basically a throwaway suggestion who may possibly do it cheaper. That's all.

But so many claim we're one of the few clubs that make a profit? We so proudly say we're profitable but then say we're poor to excuse failure.

Well a few weeks back..there was a meeting with Pascoe attended by a few from here and I can tell you they increased the spend on the football dept bring in Hartigan from the Rorters and Gray from the Sharpies as well as dietitian's new physio's and sports science guys, various equipment even a barber..the spend was increased by close to 2mill on the previous 3 seasons

Hartigan Gray and Maguire all come from successful Clubs who won Premierships with their respective Clubs whilst there..

The money is going where it needs to go..yes we are all sick of waiting but often just throwing money at something doesn't fix it..

Thanks for the info. You could have shared that a few weeks ago when I questioned you on it.
So we can afford specialist coaches and not Benji and Elijah. Let's do that hey, and sack the barber.

Wait, is the barber a joke?

No..you know the younger generation..hair is very important..they actually think it's a great thing..

That's brilliant. I'll make sure I pledge my membership for next year knowing they are paying for a barber. And people cry poor that we can't afford to compete with the rich clubs.
Why doesn't Pascoe use him?


You understand the spend on support staff can't be used in the salary cap for players, don't you? Who cares if they spend dollars on a barber - its from a separate allocation from the NRL. We have been spending under the cap for support staff so why not spend a bit more and bring in these type of initiatives.

I think support staff like specific coaches would be better than a barber. But hey, it's not my money.

We didn’t really employ a barber did we? I thought that was a joke.

No, I'm told it's true. By Geo and another.

It's even being built into the COE..

Nothing wrong with keeping our players happy and comfortable, it’s part of the game.

We must be rolling in cash if a barber is a priority. It was only a few months ago Benji was fronting a tearful pledge for members money to save the club. That sounds a bit deceitful now.

lol it's not a priority..money is being poured into sports science..things like nutrition...all meals prepared etc

Will their be a focus on their on field performance or is just about getting them looking and feeling good?

Personally I’d rather them look like a pile of crap and win.

That is what Hartigan and Gray are attempting to do..we have started again..recruitment of players like Blore, Simpkin, Kei Utoikamanu, Kepaoa are the start..these young guys are rated juniors not only by us but the wider NRL community from systems that are successful

You need to provide the horse opportunity to get to the water in the best possible condition to drink..but ultimately it's up to the horse whether they drink or not..

If your your using horse analogies I think Barts reasoning was the best ....he didn't care whether the horse bit the jockey ....pigrooted during training and was as stubborn as Hobbo he'd still feed him every week if he showed up to the track and performed every week

 

[Geo]

After tonight's display why don't we offer Brooks, Momirovski and Talau for Grant and JAC??
Give Brooks and Talau a year under Bellamy - and it could do them wonders - and we should go and target young Brayden Trindall from Sharks.
Staggs would also be a dream to have in this team.
Also feel someone of Walmsley's build would be good - a bulldozer type with limited minutes.

Though Benji's a bit unpopular on here atm, think he deserves to be considered as a halves coach and someone like ET could be great for our defensive coaching also - he's got one of the best techniques in the game.

We need to go after the best coaches, not rookies.

I agree and I'm not sure who mentioned it when I suggested Matty Johns, but we'll have limited finances for these types of resources once the the squad sizes decrease. Basically a throwaway suggestion who may possibly do it cheaper. That's all.

But so many claim we're one of the few clubs that make a profit? We so proudly say we're profitable but then say we're poor to excuse failure.

Well a few weeks back..there was a meeting with Pascoe attended by a few from here and I can tell you they increased the spend on the football dept bring in Hartigan from the Rorters and Gray from the Sharpies as well as dietitian's new physio's and sports science guys, various equipment even a barber..the spend was increased by close to 2mill on the previous 3 seasons

Hartigan Gray and Maguire all come from successful Clubs who won Premierships with their respective Clubs whilst there..

The money is going where it needs to go..yes we are all sick of waiting but often just throwing money at something doesn't fix it..

Thanks for the info. You could have shared that a few weeks ago when I questioned you on it.
So we can afford specialist coaches and not Benji and Elijah. Let's do that hey, and sack the barber.

Wait, is the barber a joke?

No..you know the younger generation..hair is very important..they actually think it's a great thing..

That's brilliant. I'll make sure I pledge my membership for next year knowing they are paying for a barber. And people cry poor that we can't afford to compete with the rich clubs.
Why doesn't Pascoe use him?


You understand the spend on support staff can't be used in the salary cap for players, don't you? Who cares if they spend dollars on a barber - its from a separate allocation from the NRL. We have been spending under the cap for support staff so why not spend a bit more and bring in these type of initiatives.

I think support staff like specific coaches would be better than a barber. But hey, it's not my money.

We didn’t really employ a barber did we? I thought that was a joke.

No, I'm told it's true. By Geo and another.

It's even being built into the COE..

Nothing wrong with keeping our players happy and comfortable, it’s part of the game.

We must be rolling in cash if a barber is a priority. It was only a few months ago Benji was fronting a tearful pledge for members money to save the club. That sounds a bit deceitful now.

lol it's not a priority..money is being poured into sports science..things like nutrition...all meals prepared etc

Will their be a focus on their on field performance or is just about getting them looking and feeling good?

Personally I’d rather them look like a pile of crap and win.

That is what Hartigan and Gray are attempting to do..we have started again..recruitment of players like Blore, Simpkin, Kei Utoikamanu, Kepaoa are the start..these young guys are rated juniors not only by us but the wider NRL community from systems that are successful

You need to provide the horse opportunity to get to the water in the best possible condition to drink..but ultimately it's up to the horse whether they drink or not..

If your your using horse analogies I think Barts reasoning was the best ....he didn't care whether the horse bit the jockey ....pigrooted during training and was as stubborn as Hobbo he'd still feed him every week if he showed up to the track and performed every week

Pig rooting horses..you weirdo..

 

[supercoach]

Right across the field we lack genuine athletes. Our line speed was half pace compared to Penrith, not because they were being lazy, mainly due to the fact they are very slow. All the coaching in the world is not going to get the vast majority of our roster in the position to be atop four team.
We just have pray that their are a few diamonds in the young kids we are recruiting

 

[hobbo1]

After tonight's display why don't we offer Brooks, Momirovski and Talau for Grant and JAC??
Give Brooks and Talau a year under Bellamy - and it could do them wonders - and we should go and target young Brayden Trindall from Sharks.
Staggs would also be a dream to have in this team.
Also feel someone of Walmsley's build would be good - a bulldozer type with limited minutes.

Though Benji's a bit unpopular on here atm, think he deserves to be considered as a halves coach and someone like ET could be great for our defensive coaching also - he's got one of the best techniques in the game.

We need to go after the best coaches, not rookies.

I agree and I'm not sure who mentioned it when I suggested Matty Johns, but we'll have limited finances for these types of resources once the the squad sizes decrease. Basically a throwaway suggestion who may possibly do it cheaper. That's all.

But so many claim we're one of the few clubs that make a profit? We so proudly say we're profitable but then say we're poor to excuse failure.

Well a few weeks back..there was a meeting with Pascoe attended by a few from here and I can tell you they increased the spend on the football dept bring in Hartigan from the Rorters and Gray from the Sharpies as well as dietitian's new physio's and sports science guys, various equipment even a barber..the spend was increased by close to 2mill on the previous 3 seasons

Hartigan Gray and Maguire all come from successful Clubs who won Premierships with their respective Clubs whilst there..

The money is going where it needs to go..yes we are all sick of waiting but often just throwing money at something doesn't fix it..

Thanks for the info. You could have shared that a few weeks ago when I questioned you on it.
So we can afford specialist coaches and not Benji and Elijah. Let's do that hey, and sack the barber.

Wait, is the barber a joke?

No..you know the younger generation..hair is very important..they actually think it's a great thing..

That's brilliant. I'll make sure I pledge my membership for next year knowing they are paying for a barber. And people cry poor that we can't afford to compete with the rich clubs.
Why doesn't Pascoe use him?


You understand the spend on support staff can't be used in the salary cap for players, don't you? Who cares if they spend dollars on a barber - its from a separate allocation from the NRL. We have been spending under the cap for support staff so why not spend a bit more and bring in these type of initiatives.

I think support staff like specific coaches would be better than a barber. But hey, it's not my money.

We didn’t really employ a barber did we? I thought that was a joke.

No, I'm told it's true. By Geo and another.

It's even being built into the COE..

Nothing wrong with keeping our players happy and comfortable, it’s part of the game.

We must be rolling in cash if a barber is a priority. It was only a few months ago Benji was fronting a tearful pledge for members money to save the club. That sounds a bit deceitful now.

lol it's not a priority..money is being poured into sports science..things like nutrition...all meals prepared etc

Will their be a focus on their on field performance or is just about getting them looking and feeling good?

Personally I’d rather them look like a pile of crap and win.

That is what Hartigan and Gray are attempting to do..we have started again..recruitment of players like Blore, Simpkin, Kei Utoikamanu, Kepaoa are the start..these young guys are rated juniors not only by us but the wider NRL community from systems that are successful

You need to provide the horse opportunity to get to the water in the best possible condition to drink..but ultimately it's up to the horse whether they drink or not..

Camels ?

 

[Bula]

Why not loan out Brooks for a season to a strong club and see if he can come good out of his comfort zone? Just an outside of the box idea.

They are strong clubs because they dont have Brooks.Why would they want him?

 

[ElleryHanley]

Re the Burton rumor / poster above...I am not doubting our poster, but Burton is still contracted until the end of 2021. Penrith have not given him permission to negotiate with other teams / have said they want to keep him long term.

So, I'd be interested to know 'how' we have supposedly made him the best offer so far. He is not allowed to negotiate.

 

[Aesopian]

Bring him back Pascoe!!!!
Koro is a beast. FB, Wing, Centre... Wherever you put him he’ll go good.

  

 

[hobbo1]

Bring him back Pascoe!!!!
Koro is a beast. FB, Wing, Centre... Wherever you put him he’ll go good.

  

No Try
Double movement

 

[TheDaBoss]

Bring him back Pascoe!!!!
Koro is a beast. FB, Wing, Centre... Wherever you put him he’ll go good.

  

No Try
Double movement

Sinbin

 

[WT2K]

Bring him back Pascoe!!!!
Koro is a beast. FB, Wing, Centre... Wherever you put him he’ll go good.

  

No Try
Double movement

Sinbin

Sent off

 

[hobbo1]

Bring him back Pascoe!!!!
Koro is a beast. FB, Wing, Centre... Wherever you put him he’ll go good.

  

No Try
Double movement

Sinbin

Koroibete has slowed up big time

 

[Aesopian]

Bring him back Pascoe!!!!
Koro is a beast. FB, Wing, Centre... Wherever you put him he’ll go good.

  

No Try
Double movement

THAT’S NOT THE POINT DAMMIT