Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[the_third]

Idk that the pic is used, just don’t pass off someone else’s info as your own without credit.

Moving right along now

the picture is on FB too mate, unfortunately thats the nature of the internet is once its online it is everywhere.

Yup I get that I work in that space.

 

[Fade.To.Black]

Johns is a massive bandwagoner so maybe he knows something great might be about to happen at WT. It's a nice thought to have anyway....

 

[Leichardt61]

Johns is a massive bandwagoner so maybe he knows something great might be about to happen at WT. It's a nice thought to have anyway....

A bloke on the league unlimited forum has suggested it may have been Hartigan to manoeuvre matty johns to the club. Given how respected Hartigan is.

 

[Deleted member 3518]

Geeze they are training today. Matty John’s there. Almost as dedicated as my kid trecking out there to watch


Matty Johns is there? that's interesting

Apparently helping out Brooks.

That is huge of true a lot of people say Martty John’s is 1 of the greatest halfs coaches around

wasn't he the eels halfs coach?

No his brother was prior to going to the roosters .

 

[Deleted member 3518]

Geeze they are training today. Matty John’s there. Almost as dedicated as my kid trecking out there to watch


Matty Johns is there? that's interesting

Apparently helping out Brooks.


i've been crying out for years for this to happen...matty has runs on the board in this department

The best coaches are usually the ones who weren’t , as good as the elite ones , when they played , so they had to become students of the game , to succeed . Cooper Cronk is going to be a gun coach IMO, as his biggest asset was his desire to study and work on his craft , as it didn’t come naturally to him .
Speaking of Cooper , it was Matty who coached him in his early years .Not to mention Matt was instrumental in getting Scott Prince to take the next step .

This is very positive news

 

[Tiger5150]

Geeze they are training today. Matty John’s there. Almost as dedicated as my kid trecking out there to watch


Matty Johns is there? that's interesting

Apparently helping out Brooks.


i've been crying out for years for this to happen...matty has runs on the board in this department

The best coaches are usually the ones who weren’t , as good as the elite ones , when they played , so they had to become students of the game , to succeed . Cooper Cronk is going to be a gun coach IMO, as his biggest asset was his desire to study and work on his craft , as it didn’t come naturally to him .
Speaking of Cooper , it was Matty who coached him in his early years .Not to mention Matt was instrumental in getting Scott Prince to take the next step .

This is very positive news

Agreed and Matty Johns has spent his whole life watching the greatest half in the history of RL. He should have learnt something.

 

[finnzo]

Geeze they are training today. Matty John’s there. Almost as dedicated as my kid trecking out there to watch


Matty Johns is there? that's interesting

Apparently helping out Brooks.


i've been crying out for years for this to happen...matty has runs on the board in this department

The best coaches are usually the ones who weren’t , as good as the elite ones , when they played , so they had to become students of the game , to succeed . Cooper Cronk is going to be a gun coach IMO, as his biggest asset was his desire to study and work on his craft , as it didn’t come naturally to him .
Speaking of Cooper , it was Matty who coached him in his early years .Not to mention Matt was instrumental in getting Scott Prince to take the next step .

This is very positive news


Agreed and Matty Johns has spent his whole life watching the greatest half in the history of RL. He should have learnt something.

I recently listened to the Jackson Hastings podcast with bloke in a in a bar and he mentioned when he was at the roosters Matty helped him he also mentioned he was 1 of the best coaches he has worked with on par with Trent Robinson in the way they think of the game

 

[compensate]

Jock Madden told us after training that Matty Johns is at the club to help mentor the halves, especially Brooksy. Awesome to see him at the club, looked very dedicated today. Great vibes around the joint at the moment. Future certainly looks promising!
 

They look a lot like my kids photos he sent you

Photos were sent in by a mate who I was at the training with


Straight up - that's a lie. the first is def a photo from my kids camera he sent me. He just got back so I can check the second

I know he doesn't know you first hand. 

Thats from his text message to me.

I’m mates with him ?

 

[Deleted member 3518]

Jock Madden told us after training that Matty Johns is at the club to help mentor the halves, especially Brooksy. Awesome to see him at the club, looked very dedicated today. Great vibes around the joint at the moment. Future certainly looks promising!
 

They look a lot like my kids photos he sent you

Photos were sent in by a mate who I was at the training with


Straight up - that's a lie. the first is def a photo from my kids camera he sent me. He just got back so I can check the second

I know he doesn't know you first hand. 

Thats from his text message to me.

I’m mates with him ?

Well this is awkward ... like giving your girlfriends dad the bird on your way to pick her up , and her dad pulls up behind you ...

 

[hank37w]

Surprised that the club hasn't made some sort of announcement about the Matty Johns involvement.

But then on second thoughts, someone in the NRL might have found some sort of conflict of interest or something to stop it from happening.

Not like that sort of thing is ever likely to happen.

 

[gallagher]

Surprised that the club hasn't made some sort of announcement about the Matty Johns involvement.

But then on second thoughts, someone in the NRL might have found some sort of conflict of interest or something to stop it from happening.

Not like that sort of thing is ever likely to happen.

Careful mate, you'll be told you need mental health assistance. 😉

 

[hank37w]

Sorry mate, should have put that in the conspiracy theory area.

 

[tony soprano]

Geeze they are training today. Matty John’s there. Almost as dedicated as my kid trecking out there to watch


Matty Johns is there? that's interesting

Apparently helping out Brooks.

That is huge of true a lot of people say Martty John’s is 1 of the greatest halfs coaches around

wasn't he the eels halfs coach?

No his brother was prior to going to the roosters .

Think Andrew at parra this year and was not last year due to. Covid. Mitch needs as much help as possible

 

[tony soprano]

Surprised that the club hasn't made some sort of announcement about the Matty Johns involvement.

But then on second thoughts, someone in the NRL might have found some sort of conflict of interest or something to stop it from happening.

Not like that sort of thing is ever likely to happen.

Club hardly announce anything these days media team must be on job keepers

 

[Tim Sheens]

Geez, skipped from the big brain ruckus and straight into the Mattygate photo one.

About time WT had him or someone of his ilk at training.

 

[TheDaBoss]

We tried with laurie daley

Matty is the next best option

Bit more tigers content on his show maybe 😁😁😁

 

[hank37w]

A bit of positive stuff on fox wouldn't hurt.

 

[diedpretty]

Anyone know if Laurie is a goal kicker?

Asking for a friend.. 😀

ADs strike rate at the end of the year was pretty good . His percentage was brought down by his abysmal start . I’d say as the year went on he became more comfortable , and I’d also argue that his strike Nd purchase of the ball are pretty awesome.

If memory recalls properly Doueihi had a leg muscle injury which hampered his kicking in 2020?

Yea that as well apparently . Do people remember momo missing from in front to lose us a game ? Or did I imagine that ?

Yes recall against the Bulldogs.
We should never had been in that position to kick a goal to Tie the game on fulltime, also leading at the break, Bulldogs were bottom of ladder again attitude thought we only had to show up to Win.

see match stats below Momo he also scored 2 tries....

3
TRIES
3
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs tries achieved by:
Josh Jackson 42'
Jeremy Marshall-King 47'
Nick Meaney 53'
Wests Tigers tries achieved by:
Paul Momirovski 7'
Paul Momirovski 72'
Luke Garner 78'

3/3
CONVERSIONS
1/3
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs conversions achieved by:
Nick Meaney 43'
Nick Meaney 48'
Nick Meaney 55'
Wests Tigers conversions achieved by:
Paul Momirovski 8'

PENALTY GOALS
1/2
Wests Tigers penaltyGoals achieved by:
Paul Momirovski 30'

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs sinBin achieved by:
Chris Smith 77'
Wests Tigers sinbin achieved by:
Luke Garner 23'
HALF TIME WESTS TIGERS 8 - 0 BULLDOGS

I’m merely using this as an example that he isn’t the goal kicking messiah , and in fact his on field skill is probably a more apt way of assessing his talent . That’s all.

Well you should not state for losing the game, his overall stats were quite good and he did perform, just making my point but all good.

Agree Goal kicking in recent seasons have cost us playing finals might again this year unless % improve.

Madge not keen on moving him on and i tend to agree if other don't perform he will be playing 1st grade and he needs to realize that this club gives him more opportunity with those who are in front of him.


Mate, you see the irony here. All those that want Momo gone, based on a single newspaper article and a forum contributor who thought he looked upset at training, are condoning exactly the same behaviour from Diane Laurie, our saviour. JL was public enemy No 1 last season, JTJ has been punted by 5 different clubs, TT hasn’t shown anything near what his raps indicate and Momo is a try scorer and goal kicker with experience at 2 premiership winning clubs. Do these people even watch football?

LOL , are you serious ? The issue with the tigers is a lack of dynamic players , who can break a deadlock , and change the outcome of a game . Or simply finish off a half break from a distance . This is what people are talking about .
We have always had good attacking structures throughout our history , but recently , it’s this quality which we have lacked .
Joey , has been told to have a long hard look in the mirror of which he has responded . Jimmy has had a horrendous childhood full of sexual abuse , and abandonment. And only recently in the last year , has he started to open up , and try and find something cathartic, in a really messed up story . Talau who is the next drop , is a sought after impact centre , who could be anything .
And then There’s Kei . One of the most talked about juniors I’ve seen on here , who many good judges think is going to be a star.

Yes we arch footy . But we clearly watch a lot closer than you do. Quoting tries and goal kicks .


So what you’re trying to tell me is your two first choice centres have been told to have a long hard look at themselves or find something cathartic, but a bloke who scores 14 tries in 19 games doesn’t rate.

Lol you can spin it anyway you want , but if I’m a coach , and I’ve got a guy in my team who I can throw a cutout ball to, and know he can do an in and away and score an 80m try , I want hat bloke in my team . Or if I can put a bloke in my team who one on one , is near on unstoppable, yea I want that guy in my team.
What do you think it’s a coincidence that every single winger to play outside Joey has high teens in the try scoring department ?
Just by him being there , created space for players if you know how to use him.
Momo does not do that . With momo you slide onto to him, hold your ground , and wait for the block play to unveil itself , as you can trust your probably going to make that tackle .
This is my knowledge of rugby league .
That the guy who sets up the try , a lot of the time isn’t even the guy who touches ball . With guys like BJ and JTJ you have to respect and acknowledge them , because they can absolutely destroy you , if you don’t . Who’s ever said that about MOMO?


I’ll give you that about JL, but not JTJ. That they don’t say that about Momo is because he’s only 19 games in. Please, 5 clubs don’t ask you to leave if you’re any good.

I don’t care what you give me . You’ve got no idea . It’s obvious with every word you say . If you would you’d understand how out of touch you are , with the reasons why JTJ can be anything , and the reasons why he sabotaged himself previously . If your not 16 year old school kid , I feel sorry for you .


Haha haha. So magically, JTJ at 26 is going to transform into the messiah because you read something somewhere in a comic book. Give yourself an uppercut.

What ? Wow ! You absolutely suck at this human game . Maybe you should try something else . The guy has had some serious stuff to get through , and you sound like you have no idea , how a guy with those kind of issues can be toxic to himself and others . It’s with admitting the issue, seeking help , and finding people around you who care that you can truely try to heal , and become most importantly a good person you can be proud of . .
This is why I support him , as , he sounds like the kind of guy I want to back . And he’s a talented footballer who leaves plodders like momo in his dust .

Agreed mate, I am always happy to support someone who owns their mistakes. He has always seemed to this and doesn't hide from his issues or mistakes. When he needs help he usually puts his hand up and seeks that support.

I just think it shows maturity , to even admit this stuff . Let alone go on a podcast and lay it out for all to see . I know a lot of blokes , who have experiences like his , and , many , just can’t help themselves from themselves . It’s the ones who are open about it , and try to have conversations , that seem to be the most ok. But even then , the pit of despair is only around the corner , and can open up at any time .
And for this I Applaud the guy , and hope he can show for himself what he can do. And if that helps some poor kid , going through that stuff right now , or another coming through , especially a young indigenous boy/girl , well how good is that . ?

Spot on mate, I suffer from mental health issues related to experiences growing up. I know how hard it is to talk about an I really admire Roberts honesty and openness. He has his relapses but is always willing to work on his issues and seeks out assistance. At times I wish I could be as strong as he is.

Me too mate . I have huge aggression issues, because of it , which made me good for footy and fighting , but not so much in the real world . I know blokes who have killed themselves , others who can’t stop sleeping around , because how low they really think of themselves , others who are celibate because of how horrid they are to deal with in relationships .
Mental health issues everywhere . Pretty disgusting when some imbecile on here , makes a mockery of the bloke just to win an argument .
No respect for people like that to be honest . If I could van him I would .which is surprising because I’m never an advocate for that .


I know you’re talking about me but I never made a mockery of him and I hold you to account for saying that. I said he needs to prove himself as a footballer due to his history and I stand by that. As a bloke I never doubted him and it’s children like you that perpetuate these issues, spreading innuendo and making false claims. Grow up.

Seriously dude , you have issues .


What, because I called you out? Read my posts you phoney. Have I ever doubted Jimmy’s integrity as a man? No. You’ve got the issues Pygmy.

So you didn’t say I was making up superhero stories , when I mentioned his issues ? You’re the joke mate . Stick to one , opinion , you chop and change , and now because you look like an absolute pig of a human you’re trying to walk it back .Can we get rid of this guy ? Seriously ?

Don't bother with him. He's on here looking for arguments


Reminds me of Walter Sobchak. :wink:

Calmer than you are, dude.

Huh??? I was referring to Big Brains behaviour being very similar to a previous forumer who used Walter Sobchak as his avatar. Maybe my remark was way to subtle. I have no idea what you are referring to.

 

[AJ1]

Matty Johns has overtaken Phil Gould in the power rankings. The more involvement he has with our club the better.
I wouldn't be surprised if Tahu's involvement in the club came through Matty.

 

[Tiger5150]

Anyone know if Laurie is a goal kicker?

Asking for a friend.. 😀

ADs strike rate at the end of the year was pretty good . His percentage was brought down by his abysmal start . I’d say as the year went on he became more comfortable , and I’d also argue that his strike Nd purchase of the ball are pretty awesome.

If memory recalls properly Doueihi had a leg muscle injury which hampered his kicking in 2020?

Yea that as well apparently . Do people remember momo missing from in front to lose us a game ? Or did I imagine that ?

Yes recall against the Bulldogs.
We should never had been in that position to kick a goal to Tie the game on fulltime, also leading at the break, Bulldogs were bottom of ladder again attitude thought we only had to show up to Win.

see match stats below Momo he also scored 2 tries....

3
TRIES
3
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs tries achieved by:
Josh Jackson 42'
Jeremy Marshall-King 47'
Nick Meaney 53'
Wests Tigers tries achieved by:
Paul Momirovski 7'
Paul Momirovski 72'
Luke Garner 78'

3/3
CONVERSIONS
1/3
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs conversions achieved by:
Nick Meaney 43'
Nick Meaney 48'
Nick Meaney 55'
Wests Tigers conversions achieved by:
Paul Momirovski 8'

PENALTY GOALS
1/2
Wests Tigers penaltyGoals achieved by:
Paul Momirovski 30'

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs sinBin achieved by:
Chris Smith 77'
Wests Tigers sinbin achieved by:
Luke Garner 23'
HALF TIME WESTS TIGERS 8 - 0 BULLDOGS

I’m merely using this as an example that he isn’t the goal kicking messiah , and in fact his on field skill is probably a more apt way of assessing his talent . That’s all.

Well you should not state for losing the game, his overall stats were quite good and he did perform, just making my point but all good.

Agree Goal kicking in recent seasons have cost us playing finals might again this year unless % improve.

Madge not keen on moving him on and i tend to agree if other don't perform he will be playing 1st grade and he needs to realize that this club gives him more opportunity with those who are in front of him.


Mate, you see the irony here. All those that want Momo gone, based on a single newspaper article and a forum contributor who thought he looked upset at training, are condoning exactly the same behaviour from Diane Laurie, our saviour. JL was public enemy No 1 last season, JTJ has been punted by 5 different clubs, TT hasn’t shown anything near what his raps indicate and Momo is a try scorer and goal kicker with experience at 2 premiership winning clubs. Do these people even watch football?

LOL , are you serious ? The issue with the tigers is a lack of dynamic players , who can break a deadlock , and change the outcome of a game . Or simply finish off a half break from a distance . This is what people are talking about .
We have always had good attacking structures throughout our history , but recently , it’s this quality which we have lacked .
Joey , has been told to have a long hard look in the mirror of which he has responded . Jimmy has had a horrendous childhood full of sexual abuse , and abandonment. And only recently in the last year , has he started to open up , and try and find something cathartic, in a really messed up story . Talau who is the next drop , is a sought after impact centre , who could be anything .
And then There’s Kei . One of the most talked about juniors I’ve seen on here , who many good judges think is going to be a star.

Yes we arch footy . But we clearly watch a lot closer than you do. Quoting tries and goal kicks .


So what you’re trying to tell me is your two first choice centres have been told to have a long hard look at themselves or find something cathartic, but a bloke who scores 14 tries in 19 games doesn’t rate.

Lol you can spin it anyway you want , but if I’m a coach , and I’ve got a guy in my team who I can throw a cutout ball to, and know he can do an in and away and score an 80m try , I want hat bloke in my team . Or if I can put a bloke in my team who one on one , is near on unstoppable, yea I want that guy in my team.
What do you think it’s a coincidence that every single winger to play outside Joey has high teens in the try scoring department ?
Just by him being there , created space for players if you know how to use him.
Momo does not do that . With momo you slide onto to him, hold your ground , and wait for the block play to unveil itself , as you can trust your probably going to make that tackle .
This is my knowledge of rugby league .
That the guy who sets up the try , a lot of the time isn’t even the guy who touches ball . With guys like BJ and JTJ you have to respect and acknowledge them , because they can absolutely destroy you , if you don’t . Who’s ever said that about MOMO?


I’ll give you that about JL, but not JTJ. That they don’t say that about Momo is because he’s only 19 games in. Please, 5 clubs don’t ask you to leave if you’re any good.

I don’t care what you give me . You’ve got no idea . It’s obvious with every word you say . If you would you’d understand how out of touch you are , with the reasons why JTJ can be anything , and the reasons why he sabotaged himself previously . If your not 16 year old school kid , I feel sorry for you .


Haha haha. So magically, JTJ at 26 is going to transform into the messiah because you read something somewhere in a comic book. Give yourself an uppercut.

What ? Wow ! You absolutely suck at this human game . Maybe you should try something else . The guy has had some serious stuff to get through , and you sound like you have no idea , how a guy with those kind of issues can be toxic to himself and others . It’s with admitting the issue, seeking help , and finding people around you who care that you can truely try to heal , and become most importantly a good person you can be proud of . .
This is why I support him , as , he sounds like the kind of guy I want to back . And he’s a talented footballer who leaves plodders like momo in his dust .

Agreed mate, I am always happy to support someone who owns their mistakes. He has always seemed to this and doesn't hide from his issues or mistakes. When he needs help he usually puts his hand up and seeks that support.

I just think it shows maturity , to even admit this stuff . Let alone go on a podcast and lay it out for all to see . I know a lot of blokes , who have experiences like his , and , many , just can’t help themselves from themselves . It’s the ones who are open about it , and try to have conversations , that seem to be the most ok. But even then , the pit of despair is only around the corner , and can open up at any time .
And for this I Applaud the guy , and hope he can show for himself what he can do. And if that helps some poor kid , going through that stuff right now , or another coming through , especially a young indigenous boy/girl , well how good is that . ?

Spot on mate, I suffer from mental health issues related to experiences growing up. I know how hard it is to talk about an I really admire Roberts honesty and openness. He has his relapses but is always willing to work on his issues and seeks out assistance. At times I wish I could be as strong as he is.

Me too mate . I have huge aggression issues, because of it , which made me good for footy and fighting , but not so much in the real world . I know blokes who have killed themselves , others who can’t stop sleeping around , because how low they really think of themselves , others who are celibate because of how horrid they are to deal with in relationships .
Mental health issues everywhere . Pretty disgusting when some imbecile on here , makes a mockery of the bloke just to win an argument .
No respect for people like that to be honest . If I could van him I would .which is surprising because I’m never an advocate for that .


I know you’re talking about me but I never made a mockery of him and I hold you to account for saying that. I said he needs to prove himself as a footballer due to his history and I stand by that. As a bloke I never doubted him and it’s children like you that perpetuate these issues, spreading innuendo and making false claims. Grow up.

Seriously dude , you have issues .


What, because I called you out? Read my posts you phoney. Have I ever doubted Jimmy’s integrity as a man? No. You’ve got the issues Pygmy.

So you didn’t say I was making up superhero stories , when I mentioned his issues ? You’re the joke mate . Stick to one , opinion , you chop and change , and now because you look like an absolute pig of a human you’re trying to walk it back .Can we get rid of this guy ? Seriously ?

Don't bother with him. He's on here looking for arguments


Reminds me of Walter Sobchak. :wink:

Calmer than you are, dude.


Huh??? I was referring to Big Brains behaviour being very similar to a previous forumer who used Walter Sobchak as his avatar. Maybe my remark was way to subtle. I have no idea what you are referring to.

LOL...."Calmer than you are Dude" is one of Walter Sobchaks most famous lines.

You are obviously not a golfer....