Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[finnzo]

We have to make a play for dale finucane good solid tough first grader

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Reynolds to sharks
Mmbye to Brisbane
Moylan maybe to Brisbane

This your guess or inside mail?

the only one I had mail on is Reynolds to sharks got it last week and posted it.
Did hear from someone connected to Roosters that was happening and I'm guessing that may be through Fitzgibbon not sure.
what i also heard last week from same Roosters contact was Shaun Johnson to Broncos wich again I posted last week, this looks even more likely with Dearden now Signing with the cowboys
In relation to moylan that is a pure guess and so is Mmbye to Brisbane I have zero mail on that at all.

Reynolds to sharks looks likely to be announced next Tuesday I was told, got told by someone who is a physio and in the know at a Sydney club that Moses to stay at Parramatta and Shaun Johnson extremely likely to sign with Brisbane
I did ask about Mmbye and he said had know idea but if Staggs does leave Brisbane good chance he may end up at broncos.

 

[BAGNF05]

We have to make a play for dale finucane good solid tough first grader

Honest. We have way too many frauds who are impersonating professional athletes.

 

[weststigerman]

If Roberts could actually get some early ball or some grubbers put through the line for him I am sure he would be doing better. I dont understand why so many teams spread it wide when inside their own 20 n we dont when we have a real fast player in Roberts

I keep saying the halves are the problem until this is fix Zip.

Agree, doesn’t matter if we have Gasnier and Inglis in the centres. They don’t get the ball other than a dummy half run.

 

[watersider]

Jimmy Ngutlik

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cne4oGBrDMc

He looks slow in those highlights.

Those highlights? It was literally one run that looked like it was filmed on the very first camera phone made. Impossible to gauge anything at all from that.

I was attempting humour based on the fact that they were a collection of photographs...hence the lack of speed in the stills. Was an attempt at a humorous take on the fact that so much of fan opinion is based on silly highlights. But obviously fell a little flat. I have no idea if he's fast or not and those photographs obviously don't give any indication.

 

[happy_tiger]

Lot of talk about Hastings playing as a ball playing lock

Big question is this ...how will Hastings cope with having to make 40 plus tackles 24 weeks a season

Have a look at his tackling record.
Pretty sure when he was at the roosters he led the league for tackles made by a half. His a big half and a good defender.

He will make double the tackles ...every week ....24 Rounds ...it isn't as easy as you tried to make it sound ...more defence ...more fatigue ....more fatigue ...more injuries

 

[Magpieger]

We have to make a play for dale finucane good solid tough first grader

100%. Effort players are what we need.

 

[TigerBlood93]

Just had a flashback, does anyone remember when Sheens signed a player from a Russian club?

https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/amp.smh.com.au/sport/russian-to-claw-his-way-to-nrl-big-time-20070324-gdpr1t.html

This one haha

Haha yeah that was him.

Did he ever play any NRL or fly home after the 3months training?

 

[TigerBlood93]

If Roberts could actually get some early ball or some grubbers put through the line for him I am sure he would be doing better. I dont understand why so many teams spread it wide when inside their own 20 n we dont when we have a real fast player in Roberts

I keep saying the halves are the problem until this is fix Zip.

Pretty sure it’s not all the halves fault. They are playing way too structured, that’s a coach tactic not a halves. I think Madge needs to let the boys play some eyes up footy. Although poor brooksy probably has been coached out of playing eyes up footy.

 

[PabloX]

Reynolds to sharks
Mmbye to Brisbane
Moylan maybe to Brisbane

This your guess or inside mail?

the only one I had mail on is Reynolds to sharks got it last week and posted it.
Did hear from someone connected to Roosters that was happening and I'm guessing that may be through Fitzgibbon not sure.
what i also heard last week from same Roosters contact was Shaun Johnson to Broncos wich again I posted last week, this looks even more likely with Dearden now Signing with the cowboys
In relation to moylan that is a pure guess and so is Mmbye to Brisbane I have zero mail on that at all.

Reynolds to sharks looks likely to be announced next Tuesday I was told, got told by someone who is a physio and in the know at a Sydney club that Moses to stay at Parramatta and Shaun Johnson extremely likely to sign with Brisbane
I did ask about Mmbye and he said had know idea but if Staggs does leave Brisbane good chance he may end up at broncos.

Can we go hard for staggs then?

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Reynolds to sharks
Mmbye to Brisbane
Moylan maybe to Brisbane

This your guess or inside mail?

the only one I had mail on is Reynolds to sharks got it last week and posted it.
Did hear from someone connected to Roosters that was happening and I'm guessing that may be through Fitzgibbon not sure.
what i also heard last week from same Roosters contact was Shaun Johnson to Broncos wich again I posted last week, this looks even more likely with Dearden now Signing with the cowboys
In relation to moylan that is a pure guess and so is Mmbye to Brisbane I have zero mail on that at all.

Reynolds to sharks looks likely to be announced next Tuesday I was told, got told by someone who is a physio and in the know at a Sydney club that Moses to stay at Parramatta and Shaun Johnson extremely likely to sign with Brisbane
I did ask about Mmbye and he said had know idea but if Staggs does leave Brisbane good chance he may end up at broncos.

Can we go hard for staggs then?

We can pay him upwards of $800k to not get the ball like Roberts and then blame him for lack of involvement.

Can we put Hartigan in charge of recruitment?

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Reynolds to sharks
Mmbye to Brisbane
Moylan maybe to Brisbane

This your guess or inside mail?

the only one I had mail on is Reynolds to sharks got it last week and posted it.
Did hear from someone connected to Roosters that was happening and I'm guessing that may be through Fitzgibbon not sure.
what i also heard last week from same Roosters contact was Shaun Johnson to Broncos wich again I posted last week, this looks even more likely with Dearden now Signing with the cowboys
In relation to moylan that is a pure guess and so is Mmbye to Brisbane I have zero mail on that at all.

Reynolds to sharks looks likely to be announced next Tuesday I was told, got told by someone who is a physio and in the know at a Sydney club that Moses to stay at Parramatta and Shaun Johnson extremely likely to sign with Brisbane
I did ask about Mmbye and he said had know idea but if Staggs does leave Brisbane good chance he may end up at broncos.

Can we go hard for staggs then?

if staggs leaves Brisbane like Kent said on 360 he will likely go to Parramatta to replace fergo money

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Modern day Michelangelo - SMH article referring to Marshall.

Marshall has and still is a wonderful player. His attacking skills masked the deficiencies in our attack.

I wish he were still here but Bennett has him playing well and no doubt enjoying his football at 36!

I still enjoy watching you even though you are not with the WTs.

 

[earl]

Lot of talk about Hastings playing as a ball playing lock

Big question is this ...how will Hastings cope with having to make 40 plus tackles 24 weeks a season

Have a look at his tackling record.
Pretty sure when he was at the roosters he led the league for tackles made by a half. His a big half and a good defender.

He will make double the tackles ...every week ....24 Rounds ...it isn't as easy as you tried to make it sound ...more defence ...more fatigue ....more fatigue ...more injuries

Is he really a lock ? He looks like a halfback who is a game manager to me.

 

[Devon Head]

Lot of talk about Hastings playing as a ball playing lock

Big question is this ...how will Hastings cope with having to make 40 plus tackles 24 weeks a season

Have a look at his tackling record.
Pretty sure when he was at the roosters he led the league for tackles made by a half. His a big half and a good defender.

He will make double the tackles ...every week ....24 Rounds ...it isn't as easy as you tried to make it sound ...more defence ...more fatigue ....more fatigue ...more injuries


Is he really a lock ? He looks like a halfback who is a game manager to me.

He is a half though Tigers see him as potentially a ball playing lock who can play in the halves if injury or poor form strike.

 

[Red88_Tiger]

Lot of talk about Hastings playing as a ball playing lock

Big question is this ...how will Hastings cope with having to make 40 plus tackles 24 weeks a season

Have a look at his tackling record.
Pretty sure when he was at the roosters he led the league for tackles made by a half. His a big half and a good defender.

He will make double the tackles ...every week ....24 Rounds ...it isn't as easy as you tried to make it sound ...more defence ...more fatigue ....more fatigue ...more injuries


Is he really a lock ? He looks like a halfback who is a game manager to me.

What ever he does he’s low risk signing. If he can’t cut it he has the runs on the board in Esl.
Imo he will surprise a few

 

[finnzo]

I think we should also offer the Morris twins a 1 year deal it woukd have to be on massive overs
Just read I think about how there professionalism has inspired Jwhs resurgence just what we need to be teaching our young side

 

[Needaname]

Marshall has and still is a wonderful player. His attacking skills masked the deficiencies in our attack.

Funny you say that. I guess you believe that every game last year that the eyes up attacking footy that Marshall was playing was bought about by him going against the coaches structure also...

 

[Chipofftheoldblock]

Lot of talk about Hastings playing as a ball playing lock

Big question is this ...how will Hastings cope with having to make 40 plus tackles 24 weeks a season

Have a look at his tackling record.
Pretty sure when he was at the roosters he led the league for tackles made by a half. His a big half and a good defender.

He will make double the tackles ...every week ....24 Rounds ...it isn't as easy as you tried to make it sound ...more defence ...more fatigue ....more fatigue ...more injuries


Is he really a lock ? He looks like a halfback who is a game manager to me.

He is not a lock forward. He is a half -5/8 nothing more, nothing less. Murray/Radley are exceptional players for their size and have played that way all through their juniors hence why they excel.

I have never been a big believer of the Prop model into Lock role. The Bradley Clyde model is the best example of a Lock Forward and the closest that ever came to that was Sam Burgess. That is the model you need to follow. Nothing more, nothing less.

Twal is not a lock forward nor is Big Joe. I like Nathan Brown, however he is a poor mans prop forward. John Bateman would have been a great lock forward and personally I would go after the following:

Ben Currie (Warrington Wolves) - would be great edge or lock option (think G Ellis type)
Jack Williams (Cronulla) - rate this kid. Rough edges but plays tough.
Shawn Blore - would be great at lock, needs to play long minutes though.
Josh Jackson (Bulldogs) - massive long shot
Bayley Sironen - I personally think would be dynamic at lock with his work rate and ball skills.

 

[Newtown]

After week of turmoil the Wests Tigers are making enquiries about respected Wigan and Great Britain centre Oliver Gildart. Coach Michael Maguire is an admirer of his ability.
https://twitter.com/Danny_Weidler/status/1387219538224189441?s=19

So we're looking at second tier players again.

Oliver Patrick Gildart (born 6 August 1996) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a centre for the Wigan Warriors in the Betfred Super League, and has played for England and Great Britain at international level.
He has spent time on loan from Wigan at Workington Town in the Kingstone Press Championship and the Salford Red Devils in the Super League. Gildart was the winner of the 2017 Super League Young Player Of The Year. He won the 2016 and the 2018 Super League Grand Final with Wigan.

Good center and massive upgrade on what we have already. Not a big centre but is strong and aggressive and is a good defensive centre. I would be very happy if we got him. Plays well with Hastings for Wigan.

We very much need a centre who can defend. Think how Manly demolish Wests Tigers through our centres last week.