Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Masterton]

Anybody got access to the Jackson Hasting story in the tele?

 

[Masterton]

We don't get a mention.

*You have spent the summer back home and have seen the headlines linking you to NRL clubs. Is a comeback on the cards?

The plan was always to eventually come back to Australia and hopefully get a deal to play in the NRL. I’ve been very lucky to go to England and play some pretty good footy and work on rebuilding my image. Australia is home, but this is where I didn’t fulfil my potential. I’d love to come back and change people’s perception of me, everyone knows what note I left on. I want people to know the real Jackson Hastings, not the person they saw four or five years ago.*

 

[Geo]

story in the tele

Found your problem..

 

[Russell]

We don't get a mention.

*You have spent the summer back home and have seen the headlines linking you to NRL clubs. Is a comeback on the cards?

The plan was always to eventually come back to Australia and hopefully get a deal to play in the NRL. I’ve been very lucky to go to England and play some pretty good footy and work on rebuilding my image. Australia is home, but this is where I didn’t fulfil my potential. I’d love to come back and change people’s perception of me, everyone knows what note I left on. I want people to know the real Jackson Hastings, not the person they saw four or five years ago.*

He forgot to add that he cannot sign with the Tigers under any circumstances.

He would have been quoted as saying "I can't because I am a leopard and I don't change my spots."

See ya Jacko!!!!

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Anybody who can play 1st grade on a regular basis must be a good player. Let alone 17 origins and 2 tests. He gets my respect.

Who was the coach when Ikin played for Brisbane , Qld and Australia and What is Ikins relationship with this coach

That coach of Australia in 1998 when Ikin played, didn't coach Australia in 1999
What a coincidence, neither did Ikin

Ikin was OK but I didn't think he was that good

Pretty sure it was Fatty when he debuted for Qld and maybe Peter Louis at Norths, before he went to Broncos

Correct it was Fatty and Peter Louis for North sydney

 

[Tiger5150]

Anybody who can play 1st grade on a regular basis must be a good player. Let alone 17 origins and 2 tests. He gets my respect.

Who was the coach when Ikin played for Brisbane , Qld and Australia and What is Ikins relationship with this coach

That coach of Australia in 1998 when Ikin played, didn't coach Australia in 1999
What a coincidence, neither did Ikin

Ikin was OK but I didn't think he was that good

Pretty sure it was Fatty when he debuted for Qld and maybe Peter Louis at Norths, before he went to Broncos

Correct it was Fatty and Peter Louis for North sydney

Just to keep this thread on track....

Im pretty sure Ikin was at the Gold Coast when he was picked for SoO

 

[balmain boy]

Quick ques what does everyone think about player surnames on jwrsey backs, abdo took idea into consideration and said its defo possible in near future

I'm not a fan.

Players don't own numbers in rugby league. In NBA, NHL, EPL etc players select a number and where that all season. In rugby league numbers define positions that a player plays. In the current format i don't like it.

If we scrapped the numbers 1-17 and went to a system like the aforementioned sports of 00-99 then yes players could have their name on the back of a jersey. There are good merchandising opportunities with the latter, but it does change a 100 year old system of jersey numbers the code has had. Is it worth it?

 

[jadtiger]

Quick ques what does everyone think about player surnames on jwrsey backs, abdo took idea into consideration and said its defo possible in near future

I'm not a fan.

Players don't own numbers in rugby league. In NBA, NHL, EPL etc players select a number and where that all season. In rugby league numbers define positions that a player plays. In the current format i don't like it.

If we scrapped the numbers 1-17 and went to a system like the aforementioned sports of 00-99 then yes players could have their name on the back of a jersey. There are good merchandising opportunities with the latter, but it does change a 100 year old system of jersey numbers the code has had. Is it worth it?

I am sure the number would still be on the players back(1-17).When it has been used in the past the players name is a few inches above the number and it just identifies the player to a larger audience.Not everybody knows the player names to all the teams starters let alone the people on the bench.

 

[balmain boy]

Quick ques what does everyone think about player surnames on jwrsey backs, abdo took idea into consideration and said its defo possible in near future

I'm not a fan.

Players don't own numbers in rugby league. In NBA, NHL, EPL etc players select a number and where that all season. In rugby league numbers define positions that a player plays. In the current format i don't like it.

If we scrapped the numbers 1-17 and went to a system like the aforementioned sports of 00-99 then yes players could have their name on the back of a jersey. There are good merchandising opportunities with the latter, but it does change a 100 year old system of jersey numbers the code has had. Is it worth it?


I am sure the number would still be on the players back(1-17).When it has been used in the past the players name is a few inches above the number and it just identifies the player to a larger audience.Not everybody knows the player names to all the teams starters let alone the people on the bench.

I don't think you understand. Say if little Timmy wanted to get an Mbye jersey. What number would you put on the back of his? It would rotate on a weekly basis. You can't offer the name on the back to some but not all players.

The whole point of name and number on the back of the jersey is sales. It's devalued if you are selling a jersey with a certain name and number on the back, only for that number to be worn by half a dozen other players if the first choice gets a serious injury.

The only option if they want to have names on jerseys is to scrap the current numbering system and go to 0-99.

 

[jadtiger]

Quick ques what does everyone think about player surnames on jwrsey backs, abdo took idea into consideration and said its defo possible in near future

I'm not a fan.

Players don't own numbers in rugby league. In NBA, NHL, EPL etc players select a number and where that all season. In rugby league numbers define positions that a player plays. In the current format i don't like it.

If we scrapped the numbers 1-17 and went to a system like the aforementioned sports of 00-99 then yes players could have their name on the back of a jersey. There are good merchandising opportunities with the latter, but it does change a 100 year old system of jersey numbers the code has had. Is it worth it?


I am sure the number would still be on the players back(1-17).When it has been used in the past the players name is a few inches above the number and it just identifies the player to a larger audience.Not everybody knows the player names to all the teams starters let alone the people on the bench.

I don't think you understand. Say if little Timmy wanted to get an Mbye jersey. What number would you put on the back of his? It would rotate on a weekly basis. You can't offer the name on the back to some but not all players.

The whole point of name and number on the back of the jersey is sales. It's devalued if you are selling a jersey with a certain name and number on the back, only for that number to be worn by half a dozen other players if the first choice gets a serious injury.

The only option if they want to have names on jerseys is to scrap the current numbering system and go to 0-99.

I disagree a players name can go on the back of the position they are playing as it has always done in the past.Players dont own a number just as they dont own a FG position

 

[Tiger5150]

Quick ques what does everyone think about player surnames on jwrsey backs, abdo took idea into consideration and said its defo possible in near future

I'm not a fan.

Players don't own numbers in rugby league. In NBA, NHL, EPL etc players select a number and where that all season. In rugby league numbers define positions that a player plays. In the current format i don't like it.

If we scrapped the numbers 1-17 and went to a system like the aforementioned sports of 00-99 then yes players could have their name on the back of a jersey. There are good merchandising opportunities with the latter, but it does change a 100 year old system of jersey numbers the code has had. Is it worth it?


I am sure the number would still be on the players back(1-17).When it has been used in the past the players name is a few inches above the number and it just identifies the player to a larger audience.Not everybody knows the player names to all the teams starters let alone the people on the bench.

I don't think you understand. Say if little Timmy wanted to get an Mbye jersey. What number would you put on the back of his? It would rotate on a weekly basis. You can't offer the name on the back to some but not all players.

The whole point of name and number on the back of the jersey is sales. It's devalued if you are selling a jersey with a certain name and number on the back, only for that number to be worn by half a dozen other players if the first choice gets a serious injury.

The only option if they want to have names on jerseys is to scrap the current numbering system and go to 0-99.


I disagree a players name can go on the back of the position they are playing as it has always done in the past.Players dont own a number just as they dont own a FG position

So Mbye/Laurie have a different jersey/number each week?

 

[Red Rugby]

I'm not sure what Ben Ikin's perceived ability or the numbers on the backs of jerseys has got to do with the latest potential Tigers signing or recruitment strategy?

By all means start a new thread to discuss....

I really feel for the Administrators, trying to keep people on topic must be like trying to herd cats....

 

[jadtiger]

Quick ques what does everyone think about player surnames on jwrsey backs, abdo took idea into consideration and said its defo possible in near future

I'm not a fan.

Players don't own numbers in rugby league. In NBA, NHL, EPL etc players select a number and where that all season. In rugby league numbers define positions that a player plays. In the current format i don't like it.

If we scrapped the numbers 1-17 and went to a system like the aforementioned sports of 00-99 then yes players could have their name on the back of a jersey. There are good merchandising opportunities with the latter, but it does change a 100 year old system of jersey numbers the code has had. Is it worth it?


I am sure the number would still be on the players back(1-17).When it has been used in the past the players name is a few inches above the number and it just identifies the player to a larger audience.Not everybody knows the player names to all the teams starters let alone the people on the bench.

I don't think you understand. Say if little Timmy wanted to get an Mbye jersey. What number would you put on the back of his? It would rotate on a weekly basis. You can't offer the name on the back to some but not all players.

The whole point of name and number on the back of the jersey is sales. It's devalued if you are selling a jersey with a certain name and number on the back, only for that number to be worn by half a dozen other players if the first choice gets a serious injury.

The only option if they want to have names on jerseys is to scrap the current numbering system and go to 0-99.


I disagree a players name can go on the back of the position they are playing as it has always done in the past.Players dont own a number just as they dont own a FG position


So Mbye/Laurie have a different jersey/number each week?

Of course they do if they are playing in different positions each week.

 

[balmain boy]

Quick ques what does everyone think about player surnames on jwrsey backs, abdo took idea into consideration and said its defo possible in near future

I'm not a fan.

Players don't own numbers in rugby league. In NBA, NHL, EPL etc players select a number and where that all season. In rugby league numbers define positions that a player plays. In the current format i don't like it.

If we scrapped the numbers 1-17 and went to a system like the aforementioned sports of 00-99 then yes players could have their name on the back of a jersey. There are good merchandising opportunities with the latter, but it does change a 100 year old system of jersey numbers the code has had. Is it worth it?


I am sure the number would still be on the players back(1-17).When it has been used in the past the players name is a few inches above the number and it just identifies the player to a larger audience.Not everybody knows the player names to all the teams starters let alone the people on the bench.

I don't think you understand. Say if little Timmy wanted to get an Mbye jersey. What number would you put on the back of his? It would rotate on a weekly basis. You can't offer the name on the back to some but not all players.

The whole point of name and number on the back of the jersey is sales. It's devalued if you are selling a jersey with a certain name and number on the back, only for that number to be worn by half a dozen other players if the first choice gets a serious injury.

The only option if they want to have names on jerseys is to scrap the current numbering system and go to 0-99.


I disagree a players name can go on the back of the position they are playing as it has always done in the past.Players dont own a number just as they dont own a FG position

You're really confused.

Players names have never gone on the back of club jerseys.

Players don't own a number currently, but this would need to be introduced if the NRL wanted to cash in on this global sport trend.

 

[jadtiger]

Quick ques what does everyone think about player surnames on jwrsey backs, abdo took idea into consideration and said its defo possible in near future

I'm not a fan.

Players don't own numbers in rugby league. In NBA, NHL, EPL etc players select a number and where that all season. In rugby league numbers define positions that a player plays. In the current format i don't like it.

If we scrapped the numbers 1-17 and went to a system like the aforementioned sports of 00-99 then yes players could have their name on the back of a jersey. There are good merchandising opportunities with the latter, but it does change a 100 year old system of jersey numbers the code has had. Is it worth it?


I am sure the number would still be on the players back(1-17).When it has been used in the past the players name is a few inches above the number and it just identifies the player to a larger audience.Not everybody knows the player names to all the teams starters let alone the people on the bench.

I don't think you understand. Say if little Timmy wanted to get an Mbye jersey. What number would you put on the back of his? It would rotate on a weekly basis. You can't offer the name on the back to some but not all players.

The whole point of name and number on the back of the jersey is sales. It's devalued if you are selling a jersey with a certain name and number on the back, only for that number to be worn by half a dozen other players if the first choice gets a serious injury.

The only option if they want to have names on jerseys is to scrap the current numbering system and go to 0-99.


I disagree a players name can go on the back of the position they are playing as it has always done in the past.Players dont own a number just as they dont own a FG position

You're really confused.

Players names have never gone on the back of club jerseys.

Players don't own a number currently, but this would need to be introduced if the NRL wanted to cash in on this global sport trend.

It has been used in representative football

 

[TrueTiger]

Quick ques what does everyone think about player surnames on jwrsey backs, abdo took idea into consideration and said its defo possible in near future

I'm not a fan.

Players don't own numbers in rugby league. In NBA, NHL, EPL etc players select a number and where that all season. In rugby league numbers define positions that a player plays. In the current format i don't like it.

If we scrapped the numbers 1-17 and went to a system like the aforementioned sports of 00-99 then yes players could have their name on the back of a jersey. There are good merchandising opportunities with the latter, but it does change a 100 year old system of jersey numbers the code has had. Is it worth it?


I am sure the number would still be on the players back(1-17).When it has been used in the past the players name is a few inches above the number and it just identifies the player to a larger audience.Not everybody knows the player names to all the teams starters let alone the people on the bench.

I don't think you understand. Say if little Timmy wanted to get an Mbye jersey. What number would you put on the back of his? It would rotate on a weekly basis. You can't offer the name on the back to some but not all players.

The whole point of name and number on the back of the jersey is sales. It's devalued if you are selling a jersey with a certain name and number on the back, only for that number to be worn by half a dozen other players if the first choice gets a serious injury.

The only option if they want to have names on jerseys is to scrap the current numbering system and go to 0-99.


I disagree a players name can go on the back of the position they are playing as it has always done in the past.Players dont own a number just as they dont own a FG position

You're really confused.

Players names have never gone on the back of club jerseys.

Players don't own a number currently, but this would need to be introduced if the NRL wanted to cash in on this global sport trend.


It has been used in representative football

It has been used in rep games,but they are annual games such as SOO,Australian teams...the players could have their names on it as next year someone completely different may be picked in a certain position...
Club level,numbers only as it would be impossible to keep up with the costs of producing jerseys to put names on different positions week to week when the squad can change week to week with injuries,suspensions etc....just my opinion ...

 

[Bob]

Can you imagine the amount of people that would notice how bad the commentators are if names were on the back?

The amount of time they incorrectly identify a player is pathetic for so called experts.

 

[Leichardt61]

Quick ques what does everyone think about player surnames on jwrsey backs, abdo took idea into consideration and said its defo possible in near future

I'm not a fan.

Players don't own numbers in rugby league. In NBA, NHL, EPL etc players select a number and where that all season. In rugby league numbers define positions that a player plays. In the current format i don't like it.

If we scrapped the numbers 1-17 and went to a system like the aforementioned sports of 00-99 then yes players could have their name on the back of a jersey. There are good merchandising opportunities with the latter, but it does change a 100 year old system of jersey numbers the code has had. Is it worth it?


I am sure the number would still be on the players back(1-17).When it has been used in the past the players name is a few inches above the number and it just identifies the player to a larger audience.Not everybody knows the player names to all the teams starters let alone the people on the bench.

I don't think you understand. Say if little Timmy wanted to get an Mbye jersey. What number would you put on the back of his? It would rotate on a weekly basis. You can't offer the name on the back to some but not all players.

The whole point of name and number on the back of the jersey is sales. It's devalued if you are selling a jersey with a certain name and number on the back, only for that number to be worn by half a dozen other players if the first choice gets a serious injury.

The only option if they want to have names on jerseys is to scrap the current numbering system and go to 0-99.


I disagree a players name can go on the back of the position they are playing as it has always done in the past.Players dont own a number just as they dont own a FG position

You're really confused.

Players names have never gone on the back of club jerseys.

Players don't own a number currently, but this would need to be introduced if the NRL wanted to cash in on this global sport trend.


It has been used in representative football

It has been used in rep games,but they are annual games such as SOO,Australian teams...the players could have their names on it as next year someone completely different may be picked in a certain position...
Club level,numbers only as it would be impossible to keep up with the costs of producing jerseys to put names on different positions week to week when the squad can change week to week with injuries,suspensions etc....just my opinion ...

Why not have most of the team with named jerseys and any issues mean a simple numbered jersey needs to be worn. For example if someone were to get injured or suspended their replacement simply puts on an unnamed numbered jersey. Cuts the cost problem down.

 

[Geo]

Didn't we lose 4 number 9's a week a while back...

I say that number should be retired..

 

[Dyloh]

Just sell the runout/warm-up shirts, usually better than the actual team jerseys anyway.