Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[JC99]

RTS set to quit warriors at end of 2021 to play for All Blacks

Who cares ?

Pretty rude mate.... just say nothing next time.

all good jc99 didn't know where to post it cheers

I thought it was fine in here it's big news and signing related. Could mean warriors chase a fullback pretty hard for 2022

 

[Tigerwould]

Post about the Thursday Laurie announcement is not in the Wests Tigers FB group anymore. Take from that what you will.

Don't quite understand the post..

Gent who posted about Daine coming over by Thursday looks to have taken the post down. Had hundreds of comments but now is gone.

Wasn’t his Facebook page like 6 days old ?


The pom just mentioned in another thread that Laurie is unlikely to be with us before round 1

Was that before or after the rumour of Penrith wanting Momo?

 

[the_third]

Forgot to mention that Zach Dockar-Clay is at the club too. Think he’s on train and trial. Plays 5/8, halfback and hooker. Very quick off the mark with a good step and passing game

Also worth noting the pom mentioned a couple weeks back that if Walters is to leave for Brisbane the club could look for a backup/depth half. ZDC could definitely fill in

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cp8BNhyyXZU

good player, very skilful and will do well playing for our magpies side. you see/hear anything else at training mate?

Allan Fitzgibbon wasn’t there today... hasn’t been at training since last Thursday when I went. Not sure what’s happened to him actually. Think he might be with the NSW Cup squad temporarily. I’ve heard he’s been late to training a few times which could be the reason why

One player who really caught me by surprise was Tyrone Roberts-Davis. Been training really well. Looks super fit and determined. Trained at fullback for majority of today with a few of the younger boys so I reckon he’ll be seen as a backup/depth fullback for the club this year

Will try and see if Daine Laurie’s there when I go on Thursday. Some saying it’s very likely

how close are you able to view the training sessions?

On sidelines. Pretty close. Players come up and talk/sign

I know that was the case at Concorde oval back in the day, just wasn't sure if it was still the case now

apparently they start at about 9 and run for approx 3 hours

 

[clontarfkid]

Just as an aside , has anyone noticed how poorly a lot of clubs have recruited . It’s the Titans at number 1 for me , and then honestly us at number 2 , followed by the dogs and warriors , then it’s crickets to anyone else . It’s surprised me how little some clubs did to improve , especially the ones at the bottom.
I think the sharks , dragons , cowboys , are in for long years . They have definitely gone backwards **. Also sneaky gone backwards ..... the panthers ! They’ve lost Tetevano and Tamou . Both big metre eaters for them , and they’re hoping Eiso picks up the slack apparently . I know they have stars , but that’s some holes to fill.**

Yes losing the front row that took them to the GF is a big blow, not to mention losing a good up and comer like Hetherington also! I know they still have the likes of Fisher-Harris, Yeo & Kikau in their pack, but it’s still a big loss for them up front, especially if they are relying on Eiso to fill that void! ?Despite what many people think, I believe they will miss Mansour also, he’s been the heart and soul of the club for a long time and he always put in.

The really weird one. Why did Souths pick up Mansour.
I took a look at their squad and realized they had a stack of depth including 4 wingers. https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/teams/ If so then they either have a stack of Injuries or Mansour has played his last game.

Thought it was a strange pick up too.Hes gotta beat Burns and Paulo to get a run on the wing...and frankly we'd take either of those!!

Wayne doesn’t rate Paulo, bagged him publically for inconsistent play last year.

I thought Cory Allen was inconsistent..ended up in SOO and a fat contract.At least Paulo has some speed..

 

[JC99]

Matty Johns saying he wasn't at tigers in an official role, went down because he's close to Madge and Shane Millard. Said he's happy to lend a hand from time to time though but not an actual coach

 

[JD Tiger]

Marty Johns saying he wasn't at tigers in an official role, went down because he's close to Madge and Shane Millard. Said he's happy to lend a hand from time to time though but not an actual coach

I think the club is being careful after we tried to hire Laurie Daley last year (or was it the year before) and we were knocked back from Toddy. Clever approach. And good to see Matt there, officially, or unofficially.

 

[gallagher]

Marty Johns saying he wasn't at tigers in an official role, went down because he's close to Madge and Shane Millard. Said he's happy to lend a hand from time to time though but not an actual coach

I think the club is being careful after we tried to hire Laurie Daley last year (or was it the year before) and we were knocked back from Toddy. Clever approach. And good to see Matt there, officially, or unofficially.

It was knocked back because he works for a betting agency. It was stupid for us to even approach him.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

one for the conspiracy theories probably but a mate of mine is friends with one of the Newcastle players and he reckons Andrew McCullough to St George (which we know is likely) an Cameron Smith to Brisbane Broncos for 2021 will be announced once McCullough deal is done

 

[851]

one for the conspiracy theories probably but a mate of mine is friends with one of the Newcastle players and he reckons Andrew McCullough to St George (which we know is likely) an Cameron Smith to Brisbane Broncos for 2021 will be announced once McCullough deal is done

Do they have cap room for Cam, or is that not an issue like other years

 

[Cultured_Bogan]

RTS set to quit warriors at end of 2021 to play for All Blacks

He realises it's the All Blacks and not the Wobblies?

You actually have to be the best of the best to get a run with them.

 

[supercoach]

one for the conspiracy theories probably but a mate of mine is friends with one of the Newcastle players and he reckons Andrew McCullough to St George (which we know is likely) an Cameron Smith to Brisbane Broncos for 2021 will be announced once McCullough deal is done

Do they have cap room for Cam, or is that not an issue like other years

The NRL would love to see the golden boy run around again, especially for the Bronks. After last year’s ratings disaster because the Bronks ran stone motherless last and the fan BASE jumped mid season over to the Lions.
Peter V is only concerned about the bottom line and would do anything that will increase the brands revenue

 

[mike]

one for the conspiracy theories probably but a mate of mine is friends with one of the Newcastle players and he reckons Andrew McCullough to St George (which we know is likely) an Cameron Smith to Brisbane Broncos for 2021 will be announced once McCullough deal is done

Do they have cap room for Cam, or is that not an issue like other years

The NRL would love to see the golden boy run around again, especially for the Bronks. After last year’s ratings disaster because the Bronks ran stone motherless last and the fan BASE jumped mid season over to the Lions.
Peter V is only concerned about the bottom line and would do anything that will increase the brands revenue

Another team in Brisbane would fix the problem. Fans would have another NRL team to jump to rather than another code.

 

[Kiama Tiger]

Well January is nearly over and we can say goodbye to the rumours and start concentrating on the trials.
It has been an outstanding year for ridiculous rumours but my two favourites are Noffa holidaying on the South Coast meant that he was signing with St George Illawarra and Mommo has been offered the captaincy. Outstanding stuff. So let’s get ready to crucify any player that drops a ball or misses a tackle in the trials.
And feel free to continue to tear strips off Brooks and Mbye because that’s what true supporters do.

 

[Holman Barnes #1 Fan]

Well January is nearly over and we can say goodbye to the rumours and start concentrating on the trials.
It has been an outstanding year for ridiculous rumours but my two favourites are Noffa holidaying on the South Coast meant that he was signing with St George Illawarra and Mommo has been offered the captaincy. Outstanding stuff. So let’s get ready to crucify any player that drops a ball or misses a tackle in the trials.
And feel free to continue to tear strips off Brooks and Mbye because that’s what true supporters do.

Amen! Let's really rip into our most important players. That'll definitely make them play better.

 

[BAGNF05]

one for the conspiracy theories probably but a mate of mine is friends with one of the Newcastle players and he reckons Andrew McCullough to St George (which we know is likely) an Cameron Smith to Brisbane Broncos for 2021 will be announced once McCullough deal is done

Do they have cap room for Cam, or is that not an issue like other years

Haha cap doesn’t include Cam, probably shower him in diamonds too

 

[PJ_]

RTS set to quit warriors at end of 2021 to play for All Blacks

He realises it's the All Blacks and not the Wobblies?

You actually have to be the best of the best to get a run with them.

You don't think he has what it takes mate?
I haven't followed union since school so don't know the all blacks side.

 

[Cairnstigers]

one for the conspiracy theories probably but a mate of mine is friends with one of the Newcastle players and he reckons Andrew McCullough to St George (which we know is likely) an Cameron Smith to Brisbane Broncos for 2021 will be announced once McCullough deal is done

Do they have cap room for Cam, or is that not an issue like other years

McCullough is on $1'500'000 a year
They will chip in $500'000 for him to go to Stgeorge
That leave $1'000'000 for cam
Plus 3rd party payments
And 4th party payments
And 5th party payments

 

[sleeve]

RTS set to quit warriors at end of 2021 to play for All Blacks

He realises it's the All Blacks and not the Wobblies?

You actually have to be the best of the best to get a run with them.

You don't think he has what it takes mate?
I haven't followed union since school so don't know the all blacks side.

He's an excellent fullback.

 

[Goldust]

I’d actually love to see Cameron Smith at The Broncos.
I wonder if he could make them a genuine premiership threat.
Maybe he wants to do the Tom Brady ,Cooper Cronk thing.

 

[TheDaBoss]

2021 is gonna be a rocky ride..strap in