Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Cairnstigers]

Now Josh Aloiai has moved to Manly we need someone new to cut the grass. Maybe Adam Elliott is our man. Reminds me of the Wayne Carey/Anthony Stevens incident.

Your learning how to be funny magpie
I think it was more a peck on the lips
He wasn't actually using his pecker

 

[TIGERPOWER]

Now Josh Aloiai has moved to Manly we need someone new to cut the grass. Maybe Adam Elliott is our man. Reminds me of the Wayne Carey/Anthony Stevens incident.

Your learning how to be funny magpie
I think it was more a peck on the lips
He wasn't actually using his pecker

He was definitely using his pecker and it was alot more then a kiss. Lichaaa has plenty of friends left at the dogs and since Elliott hasnt done anything illegal it will be so good to watch this derail the bulldogs.

 

[Deleted member 3518]

Laurie’s size is abit of a concern,Papenhuyzen being such a lightweight his head and body have been put in some very dangerous positions when getting tackled.Tedesco is much bigger in size than Laurie or Paps,Sivo ran over Teddy last year,he wasn’t the same player when he returned

I agree Daine probably needs to gain 5kg in muscle (currently 83kg) to hold his own. However he'll be 22 this year and will fill out over the next couple.

In saying that, Brett Hodgson one of our favourite sons and one of the best fullbacks in the 2000 era played his career at 78kg.

Mate it'snteresting how the game has changed, the great Graham Langlands played at just over 12 stone about 178kg.

I agree, it feels like players have been forced to get bigger and stronger to compete over the last 20 years.

In our constantly evolving competition it's slowly changing to benefit smarter and lighter players with good footwork and ball playing skills.

The introduction of the six again, the death of the wrestle and scrum and refs blowing whistles on the third man in a tackle like it's a basketball game means all these new rules are undeniably changing how rugby league is played.

If you're not quick and mobile in 2021, players like Fafita, Taumalolo, Asofa-Solomona and even our own Ofahengaue and Twal will struggle.

I'm sure Madge understands the changes and is coaching accordingly.

You don't think Taumalolo is mobile?

In the current game yes, but hit ups and offloads won't nearly be as effective with all the rule changes.

Forwards are still going to have to go head first, but they'll also need to be flexible enough to shift laterally, and throw a good pass (left or right) to the back line in order to constantly stretch the field.

The one and done or prop and drop play will rarely work due to how fast the game is now.

What ? How do you figure that . If you have a retreating defence because of a faster play the ball how doesnt that help a guy , who at the peak of slow , BJJ black belt rugby league , was running through everyone ? That sounds like the exact opposite to what’s going to happen .



I have no idea what you're talking about? Read your post.

Our forward pack will always have to set the platform both in attack and defense.

But if our pack isn't mobile enough due to all the changes and how the quick the game is, we'll be in trouble.

Does that make sense

No , not really . You said hitups and offloads won’t be effective . And I don’t understand that logic . Collapsing defences, with offloads and quick play the balls will be way more effective , than a pass . Most touch football tries are setup this way , off a supper fast play the ball . Maybe the ability to keep doing it and not get gassed, so fitter big boppers, but second phase , and a hard run to a quick play the ball will always be , the most affective way to attack a defence
If your saying the final play . Well of course . But most tries are setup 2-3 tackles before the scoring play. .

 

[Leck]

Laurie’s size is abit of a concern,Papenhuyzen being such a lightweight his head and body have been put in some very dangerous positions when getting tackled.Tedesco is much bigger in size than Laurie or Paps,Sivo ran over Teddy last year,he wasn’t the same player when he returned

I agree Daine probably needs to gain 5kg in muscle (currently 83kg) to hold his own. However he'll be 22 this year and will fill out over the next couple.

In saying that, Brett Hodgson one of our favourite sons and one of the best fullbacks in the 2000 era played his career at 78kg.

Mate it'snteresting how the game has changed, the great Graham Langlands played at just over 12 stone about 178kg.

I agree, it feels like players have been forced to get bigger and stronger to compete over the last 20 years.

In our constantly evolving competition it's slowly changing to benefit smarter and lighter players with good footwork and ball playing skills.

The introduction of the six again, the death of the wrestle and scrum and refs blowing whistles on the third man in a tackle like it's a basketball game means all these new rules are undeniably changing how rugby league is played.

If you're not quick and mobile in 2021, players like Fafita, Taumalolo, Asofa-Solomona and even our own Ofahengaue and Twal will struggle.

I'm sure Madge understands the changes and is coaching accordingly.

You don't think Taumalolo is mobile?

In the current game yes, but hit ups and offloads won't nearly be as effective with all the rule changes.

Forwards are still going to have to go head first, but they'll also need to be flexible enough to shift laterally, and throw a good pass (left or right) to the back line in order to constantly stretch the field.

The one and done or prop and drop play will rarely work due to how fast the game is now.

What ? How do you figure that . If you have a retreating defence because of a faster play the ball how doesnt that help a guy , who at the peak of slow , BJJ black belt rugby league , was running through everyone ? That sounds like the exact opposite to what’s going to happen .



I have no idea what you're talking about? Read your post.

Our forward pack will always have to set the platform both in attack and defense.

But if our pack isn't mobile enough due to all the changes and how the quick the game is, we'll be in trouble.

Does that make sense

No , not really . You said hitups and offloads won’t be effective . And I don’t understand that logic . Collapsing defences, with offloads and quick play the balls will be way more effective , than a pass . Most touch football tries are setup this way , off a supper fast play the ball . Maybe the ability to keep doing it and not get gassed, so fitter big boppers, but second phase , and a hard run to a quick play the ball will always be , the most affective way to attack a defence
If your saying the final play . Well of course . But most tries are setup 2-3 tackles before the scoring play. .

I didn't say that. I want to see our pack evolve, run hard but also move laterally across the field rather than just butt heads with the opposition.

I want to see them throw a smart pass on either side of the ruck when they're hitting the line.

Our forwards have been one dimensional and easy to read over the last 10 years.

It's time we change our game plan.

 

[TillLindemann]

Starting to doubt the Jackson Hastings 2021 rumour. We may get him for 2022.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Now Josh Aloiai has moved to Manly we need someone new to cut the grass. Maybe Adam Elliott is our man. Reminds me of the Wayne Carey/Anthony Stevens incident.

Your learning how to be funny magpie
I think it was more a peck on the lips
He wasn't actually using his pecker

He was definitely using his pecker and it was alot more then a kiss. Lichaaa has plenty of friends left at the dogs and since Elliott hasnt done anything illegal it will be so good to watch this derail the bulldogs.

Didn't Elliott move up to the NT to be with his wife and new baby during the Covid sojourn in NSW?

 

[AdelaideTiger]

Laurie’s size is abit of a concern,Papenhuyzen being such a lightweight his head and body have been put in some very dangerous positions when getting tackled.Tedesco is much bigger in size than Laurie or Paps,Sivo ran over Teddy last year,he wasn’t the same player when he returned

I agree Daine probably needs to gain 5kg in muscle (currently 83kg) to hold his own. However he'll be 22 this year and will fill out over the next couple.

In saying that, Brett Hodgson one of our favourite sons and one of the best fullbacks in the 2000 era played his career at 78kg.

Mate it'snteresting how the game has changed, the great Graham Langlands played at just over 12 stone about 178kg.

I agree, it feels like players have been forced to get bigger and stronger to compete over the last 20 years.

In our constantly evolving competition it's slowly changing to benefit smarter and lighter players with good footwork and ball playing skills.

The introduction of the six again, the death of the wrestle and scrum and refs blowing whistles on the third man in a tackle like it's a basketball game means all these new rules are undeniably changing how rugby league is played.

If you're not quick and mobile in 2021, players like Fafita, Taumalolo, Asofa-Solomona and even our own Ofahengaue and Twal will struggle.

I'm sure Madge understands the changes and is coaching accordingly.

You don't think Taumalolo is mobile?

In the current game yes, but hit ups and offloads won't nearly be as effective with all the rule changes.

Forwards are still going to have to go head first, but they'll also need to be flexible enough to shift laterally, and throw a good pass (left or right) to the back line in order to constantly stretch the field.

The one and done or prop and drop play will rarely work due to how fast the game is now.

What ? How do you figure that . If you have a retreating defence because of a faster play the ball how doesnt that help a guy , who at the peak of slow , BJJ black belt rugby league , was running through everyone ? That sounds like the exact opposite to what’s going to happen .



I have no idea what you're talking about? Read your post.

Our forward pack will always have to set the platform both in attack and defense.

But if our pack isn't mobile enough due to all the changes and how the quick the game is, we'll be in trouble.

Does that make sense

No , not really . You said hitups and offloads won’t be effective . And I don’t understand that logic . Collapsing defences, with offloads and quick play the balls will be way more effective , than a pass . Most touch football tries are setup this way , off a supper fast play the ball . Maybe the ability to keep doing it and not get gassed, so fitter big boppers, but second phase , and a hard run to a quick play the ball will always be , the most affective way to attack a defence
If your saying the final play . Well of course . But most tries are setup 2-3 tackles before the scoring play. .



I didn't say that. I want to see our pack evolve, run hard but also move laterally across the field rather than just butt heads with the opposition.

I want to see them throw a smart pass on either side of the ruck when they're hitting the line.

Our forwards have been one dimensional and easy to read over the last 10 years.

It's time we change our game plan.

True our forwards have been poor. However it has mostly been because they are either undersized or lazy, not because they aren't pushing passes, I thought they passed too often when it wasn't on. You have to earn the right to go sideways by going forward first.

We haven't had many forwards that bend the line and attract extra defenders on a regular basis, I think that has been fixed this year, and I expect to see more enterprising rugby off the back of that.

 

[twentyforty]

Rumour circulating Smith has signed with Titans.

 

[balmain boy]

Rumour circulating Smith has signed with Titans.

It's amazing what a random photo of a guy in a park will do to muppets.

 

[TillLindemann]

I've done a bit of trawling of the Wigan forum, and there is no gossip there of him leaving for this season. Their only worry is if he'll have to quarantine on his return to the UK. He is expected back there in a few days.

 

[JC99]

Laurie’s size is abit of a concern,Papenhuyzen being such a lightweight his head and body have been put in some very dangerous positions when getting tackled.Tedesco is much bigger in size than Laurie or Paps,Sivo ran over Teddy last year,he wasn’t the same player when he returned

I agree Daine probably needs to gain 5kg in muscle (currently 83kg) to hold his own. However he'll be 22 this year and will fill out over the next couple.

In saying that, Brett Hodgson one of our favourite sons and one of the best fullbacks in the 2000 era played his career at 78kg.

Mate it'snteresting how the game has changed, the great Graham Langlands played at just over 12 stone about 178kg.

I agree, it feels like players have been forced to get bigger and stronger to compete over the last 20 years.

In our constantly evolving competition it's slowly changing to benefit smarter and lighter players with good footwork and ball playing skills.

The introduction of the six again, the death of the wrestle and scrum and refs blowing whistles on the third man in a tackle like it's a basketball game means all these new rules are undeniably changing how rugby league is played.

If you're not quick and mobile in 2021, players like Fafita, Taumalolo, Asofa-Solomona and even our own Ofahengaue and Twal will struggle.

I'm sure Madge understands the changes and is coaching accordingly.

You don't think Taumalolo is mobile?

In the current game yes, but hit ups and offloads won't nearly be as effective with all the rule changes.

Forwards are still going to have to go head first, but they'll also need to be flexible enough to shift laterally, and throw a good pass (left or right) to the back line in order to constantly stretch the field.

The one and done or prop and drop play will rarely work due to how fast the game is now.

What ? How do you figure that . If you have a retreating defence because of a faster play the ball how doesnt that help a guy , who at the peak of slow , BJJ black belt rugby league , was running through everyone ? That sounds like the exact opposite to what’s going to happen .



I have no idea what you're talking about? Read your post.

Our forward pack will always have to set the platform both in attack and defense.

But if our pack isn't mobile enough due to all the changes and how the quick the game is, we'll be in trouble.

Does that make sense

No , not really . You said hitups and offloads won’t be effective . And I don’t understand that logic . Collapsing defences, with offloads and quick play the balls will be way more effective , than a pass . Most touch football tries are setup this way , off a supper fast play the ball . Maybe the ability to keep doing it and not get gassed, so fitter big boppers, but second phase , and a hard run to a quick play the ball will always be , the most affective way to attack a defence
If your saying the final play . Well of course . But most tries are setup 2-3 tackles before the scoring play. .



I didn't say that. I want to see our pack evolve, run hard but also move laterally across the field rather than just butt heads with the opposition.

I want to see them throw a smart pass on either side of the ruck when they're hitting the line.

Our forwards have been one dimensional and easy to read over the last 10 years.

It's time we change our game plan.

True our forwards have been poor. However it has mostly been because they are either undersized or lazy, not because they aren't pushing passes, I thought they passed too often when it wasn't on. You have to earn the right to go sideways by going forward first.

We haven't had many forwards that bend the line and attract extra defenders on a regular basis, I think that has been fixed this year, and I expect to see more enterprising rugby off the back of that.

While there is more fatigue in the ruck because of the new rules it also promotes a lot more one out footy... teams get an early 6 again and literally just start their set over and have a forward run up the middle. We struggled to make metres up the middle last year so not sure we can afford to have our forwards passing it around to each other

 

[AdelaideTiger]

Laurie’s size is abit of a concern,Papenhuyzen being such a lightweight his head and body have been put in some very dangerous positions when getting tackled.Tedesco is much bigger in size than Laurie or Paps,Sivo ran over Teddy last year,he wasn’t the same player when he returned

I agree Daine probably needs to gain 5kg in muscle (currently 83kg) to hold his own. However he'll be 22 this year and will fill out over the next couple.

In saying that, Brett Hodgson one of our favourite sons and one of the best fullbacks in the 2000 era played his career at 78kg.

Mate it'snteresting how the game has changed, the great Graham Langlands played at just over 12 stone about 178kg.

I agree, it feels like players have been forced to get bigger and stronger to compete over the last 20 years.

In our constantly evolving competition it's slowly changing to benefit smarter and lighter players with good footwork and ball playing skills.

The introduction of the six again, the death of the wrestle and scrum and refs blowing whistles on the third man in a tackle like it's a basketball game means all these new rules are undeniably changing how rugby league is played.

If you're not quick and mobile in 2021, players like Fafita, Taumalolo, Asofa-Solomona and even our own Ofahengaue and Twal will struggle.

I'm sure Madge understands the changes and is coaching accordingly.

You don't think Taumalolo is mobile?

In the current game yes, but hit ups and offloads won't nearly be as effective with all the rule changes.

Forwards are still going to have to go head first, but they'll also need to be flexible enough to shift laterally, and throw a good pass (left or right) to the back line in order to constantly stretch the field.

The one and done or prop and drop play will rarely work due to how fast the game is now.

What ? How do you figure that . If you have a retreating defence because of a faster play the ball how doesnt that help a guy , who at the peak of slow , BJJ black belt rugby league , was running through everyone ? That sounds like the exact opposite to what’s going to happen .



I have no idea what you're talking about? Read your post.

Our forward pack will always have to set the platform both in attack and defense.

But if our pack isn't mobile enough due to all the changes and how the quick the game is, we'll be in trouble.

Does that make sense

No , not really . You said hitups and offloads won’t be effective . And I don’t understand that logic . Collapsing defences, with offloads and quick play the balls will be way more effective , than a pass . Most touch football tries are setup this way , off a supper fast play the ball . Maybe the ability to keep doing it and not get gassed, so fitter big boppers, but second phase , and a hard run to a quick play the ball will always be , the most affective way to attack a defence
If your saying the final play . Well of course . But most tries are setup 2-3 tackles before the scoring play. .



I didn't say that. I want to see our pack evolve, run hard but also move laterally across the field rather than just butt heads with the opposition.

I want to see them throw a smart pass on either side of the ruck when they're hitting the line.

Our forwards have been one dimensional and easy to read over the last 10 years.

It's time we change our game plan.

True our forwards have been poor. However it has mostly been because they are either undersized or lazy, not because they aren't pushing passes, I thought they passed too often when it wasn't on. You have to earn the right to go sideways by going forward first.

We haven't had many forwards that bend the line and attract extra defenders on a regular basis, I think that has been fixed this year, and I expect to see more enterprising rugby off the back of that.

While there is more fatigue in the ruck because of the new rules it also promotes a lot more one out footy... teams get an early 6 again and literally just start their set over and have a forward run up the middle. We struggled to make metres up the middle last year so not sure we can afford to have our forwards passing it around to each other

My point exactly, tire out teams through the middle first, then you can play heads up footy, not the other way round like we have been trying to do in recent years.

 

[Fade.To.Black]

So sick of the constant Cameron smith bashing have a listen to bloke ina bar podcast with him he sounds like a legend I really don’t get why every 1 hates him I’d love to see him run around again he’s literally the best player to ever play the game

What is there to like about a salary cap cheat that is in denial about being stripped of two titles?
What is there to like about a mug who comments as follows re Alex McKinnon, "If he doesn't duck his head, that doesn't happen."
What is there to like about a cheat who influences refs on how to rule on games?

Great player - yes. Great person - no.

Brett finch is on record saying when he played for Melbourne it was the only time he wasn’t getting paid under the table so it was a level playing field in my eyes

And have you ever played a game of footy? Things get heated out there your not thinking clearly I’m sure if you asked him about it today he would have a different view in the hole thing also have you watched the hole incident he starts by saying it’s a horrible thing and we obviously never want it in our game channel 9 happend to miss that

And can you really blame him for trying to influence the reffs? He’s trying to win the game not his folt the reffs listen to him haha

Just sick of the media giving it to the bloke

Level playing field????They were done for being a couple of million over the cap over a few seasons.

?"Hey, teacher....leave Cam Smith alone?"all in all Cam's just another prick from the Storm"??

 

[twentyforty]

Rumour circulating Smith has signed with Titans.

It's amazing what a random photo of a guy in a park will do to muppets.

I’m not sure I understand what yer trying to say? Are you calling me a muppet? Or are you calling Zane Bojack a muppet?
Who’s the guy in the park?
I don’t know Zane Bojack from the ABC or where he heard this so called strong rumour, but if you know something Balmain boy then let’s hear it?

 

[TIGERPOWER]

Now Josh Aloiai has moved to Manly we need someone new to cut the grass. Maybe Adam Elliott is our man. Reminds me of the Wayne Carey/Anthony Stevens incident.

Your learning how to be funny magpie
I think it was more a peck on the lips
He wasn't actually using his pecker

He was definitely using his pecker and it was alot more then a kiss. Lichaaa has plenty of friends left at the dogs and since Elliott hasnt done anything illegal it will be so good to watch this derail the bulldogs.

Didn't Elliott move up to the NT to be with his wife and new baby during the Covid sojourn in NSW?

That’s two families with children in the middle in turmoil. Alot of my friends go for the bulldogs and they want him gone, they say he’s a massive tool and can’t control himself on the drink.

 

[TheDaBoss]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvcrPlWN6Uo&t=22s

found another 1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZfWCx2BNCs&t=55s

 

[TIGERPOWER]

Now Josh Aloiai has moved to Manly we need someone new to cut the grass. Maybe Adam Elliott is our man. Reminds me of the Wayne Carey/Anthony Stevens incident.

Your learning how to be funny magpie
I think it was more a peck on the lips
He wasn't actually using his pecker

He was definitely using his pecker and it was alot more then a kiss. Lichaaa has plenty of friends left at the dogs and since Elliott hasnt done anything illegal it will be so good to watch this derail the bulldogs.

Didn't Elliott move up to the NT to be with his wife and new baby during the Covid sojourn in NSW?

That’s two families with children in the middle in turmoil. Alot of my friends go for the bulldogs and they want him gone, they say he’s a massive tool and can’t control himself on the drink.

Hmmmm..... "Adam Elliott" and "massive tool" brings back certain images of a Mad Monday event at The Rocks. Just like his credentials as a high quality NRL player, I think "massive" is an overstatement.

Banging your best mates fiancée at his house doesn’t make you a massive tool??

 

[TIGERPOWER]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvcrPlWN6Uo&t=22s

found another 1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZfWCx2BNCs&t=55s

Would love to have him this year to put the pressure on brooks. Hope they make it happen .

 

[Geo]

What does effective immediately mean..?