Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[jrtiger]

Is Shawn Johnson a possibility at this club?

We seem to have recruited in a way where a spot would not be available for him. With Brooks, Jackson Hastings and Jock Madden being long term halves. Doueihi seems to be right center and I see him doing well there.

Yet I see Shawn being a good partner for Brooks. I could see him fitting into the team and offering something extra in attack. He also has an idea of team structure.

I see downsides, dont think he will be a possibility with how we have recruited. But honestly to have him go begging the way it has happened is crazy.

not anymore. when Brooks was looking shaky earlier in the year then I would've considered it, but it would be a silly signing by us. Hastings will fill the 6 jumper if we persist with Doueihi in the centres and M'Bye moves on.

 

[Camel2281]

The question is, do people want Finucane for 800k? Because that's what he's reported to be asking for.

750K per year for 2 years would be good, maybe with a club option. Instant credibility with good players and a culture shift. 100% do it.

I think is way more than a defensive lock/middle forward is worth. He plays a very similar role to Tamou, Twal and Seyfarth and is probably still better then all of them but Twal and Seyfarth still have room to improve while Finucane is at the end of his career and if he is not on the downhill now, he soon will be. Tamou is the player we brought in for Culture and Leadership and we have others that lead by example.

Paying a forward overs also causes friction with the forwards you already have. I would also rate Trbojevic, Radley, Murray, Brandon Smith, McIness, Nathan Brown, Jason Taumalolo, Yeo, Tohu Harris, Tapine, Matterson and possibly some others as locks with more influence on a game.

I’m not interested in Finucane at all. Way too many red flags. A bloke at the back end of his career looking for the biggest contract of his career when his best footy is behind him. On top of that he’s struggled to get on the field the last couple of years.

Big no from me.

IMHO, there are few better options, e.g.
- Murray
- Chricthon
- Graham

To sign any one of them would skew our salary cap for years. If we had to sign similar type players instead of relying on the young blokes coming through, which would be the preferred option, more realistic options would be:
Magoulis (Sharks) Legitimate ball playing forward
Fitzgibbon (Knights) Good angle runner like Garner with defence
Capewell (Panthers) Great timing and game awareness
Watson (Knights) Not a natural forward, can create opportunities, on field Mr. Fixit
Sua: Think another Joffa

Fitzgibbon is terrible. He can't defend for peanuts. Knights had to offer him an extension to not upset his Dad Mark Fitzgibbon, who is CEO of NIB who are the Knights major sponsor

 

[2041]


Drunk buzz wrote this


Yea i saw that - dogs would only want a forward.

Musgrove?

Man we only just signed him up for ages goes to show we do need further support with recruitment

I think Musgrove will struggle to make the 17
Our forwards are really starting to click
I know we signed Musgrove for 4 years
But if another team wants to take him off our hands for full freight then I am all for it
As long as there is a decent quality back in it for us

Why would anyone offer anything in return for an unwanted player on a four year deal? Honestly I don't know how many times I say it on here: THIS ISN'T HOW IT WORKS. You can't get another club to pay you to take the dud contracts you've given to players you no longer want off your hands.

 

[2041]

The question is, do people want Finucane for 800k? Because that's what he's reported to be asking for.

750K per year for 2 years would be good, maybe with a club option. Instant credibility with good players and a culture shift. 100% do it.

I think is way more than a defensive lock/middle forward is worth. He plays a very similar role to Tamou, Twal and Seyfarth and is probably still better then all of them but Twal and Seyfarth still have room to improve while Finucane is at the end of his career and if he is not on the downhill now, he soon will be. Tamou is the player we brought in for Culture and Leadership and we have others that lead by example.

Paying a forward overs also causes friction with the forwards you already have. I would also rate Trbojevic, Radley, Murray, Brandon Smith, McIness, Nathan Brown, Jason Taumalolo, Yeo, Tohu Harris, Tapine, Matterson and possibly some others as locks with more influence on a game.

I’m not interested in Finucane at all. Way too many red flags. A bloke at the back end of his career looking for the biggest contract of his career when his best footy is behind him. On top of that he’s struggled to get on the field the last couple of years.

Big no from me.

It continues to amaze me how many people convince themselves every damn time that *this* 30ish year old bloke on the downswing of his career won't be like all the other ones who've proved either not up to it at all or only interested in the pay day.

Personally, I look at Anasta, Ballin, Matulino, McQueen, Packer, Idris, Roberts, Leilua, Mbye, Rochow and Reynolds and think "we really need to not be signing anyone like this ever again". Others seem to think "the next one will definitely be different".

 

[Telltails]

The question is, do people want Finucane for 800k? Because that's what he's reported to be asking for.

750K per year for 2 years would be good, maybe with a club option. Instant credibility with good players and a culture shift. 100% do it.

I think is way more than a defensive lock/middle forward is worth. He plays a very similar role to Tamou, Twal and Seyfarth and is probably still better then all of them but Twal and Seyfarth still have room to improve while Finucane is at the end of his career and if he is not on the downhill now, he soon will be. Tamou is the player we brought in for Culture and Leadership and we have others that lead by example.

Paying a forward overs also causes friction with the forwards you already have. I would also rate Trbojevic, Radley, Murray, Brandon Smith, McIness, Nathan Brown, Jason Taumalolo, Yeo, Tohu Harris, Tapine, Matterson and possibly some others as locks with more influence on a game.

I’m not interested in Finucane at all. Way too many red flags. A bloke at the back end of his career looking for the biggest contract of his career when his best footy is behind him. On top of that he’s struggled to get on the field the last couple of years.

Big no from me.

It continues to amaze me how many people convince themselves every damn time that *this* 30ish year old bloke on the downswing of his career won't be like all the other ones who've proved either not up to it at all or only interested in the pay day.

Personally, I look at Anasta, Ballin, Matulino, McQueen, Packer, Idris, Roberts, Leilua, Mbye, Rochow and Reynolds and think "we really need to not be signing anyone like this ever again". Others seem to think "the next one will definitely be different".

I'm inclined to agree Bellamy talks him up so others pay more - for the sake of the player - and to put pressure on other teams caps. He never over pays for forwards for good reason.

 

[Spartan117]

Were not that poor anymore and no more collecting rejects on big money.

a few more wins this year and players will be lining up to play behind this forward pack in the years to come.

 

[Sully]

Were not that poor anymore and no more collecting rejects on big money.

a few more wins this year and players will be lining up to play behind this forward pack in the years to come.

Along with the COE opening in 2022 we will be a strong club to come and play for.
Few in KOE can come up as well but I still feel Musgrove can add some strong value if his head is switched on.

 

[rihannafan1]

Were not that poor anymore and no more collecting rejects on big money.

a few more wins this year and players will be lining up to play behind this forward pack in the years to come.

Along with the COE opening in 2022 we will be a strong club to come and play for.
Few in KOE can come up as well but I still feel Musgrove can add some string value if his head is switched on.

Yeah, he's being paid on potential. A lot of our projects are starting to slowly take shape which is huge. If Musgrove does too, good headache to have but more likely he doesn't at this stage, like most projects.

 

[sleeve]

Don't you love it, we win back to back games and all of a sudden our pack is the best in the comp. Finucane is exactly what we need and gave needed for years.

I wouldn't be throwing $800k at him, but I don't think any club would. Not sure where that figure came from

I like Finnucan, but i think our forward pack is close to being one of the best. Most are young, and have not reached their full potential and by next year will be awesome.
Our backline is still a long way behind the top sides in skill, and ability. We need more strike in the backs, and this should be our priority in my opinion.

 

[TigerWest]

Hoops jumping on the bandwagon after two wins😂

https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2021-wests-tigers-vs-penrith-panthers-leichhardt-oval-crowd-throwing-beer-cans-ivan-cleary-investigation-blog-with-james-hooper/news-story/1faab9f75ba95a49d949ec992a3bb3ac

 

[TigerWest]

Brett Morris announces retirement, effective immediately?

They have lost a few, haven’t they?

 

[davey_farrell]

i apologise i know im in the wrong topic area, but i dont know how to start a thread, i just sent Hoops a line on his blog on foxsports about Musgrove, i have not heard he is injured and he is not playing in any grades.. Hoops said he has heard some theories but that is it..anyone have any information

 

[cktiger]

i apologise i know im in the wrong topic area, but i dont know how to start a thread, i just sent Hoops a line on his blog on foxsports about Musgrove, i have not heard he is injured and he is not playing in any grades.. Hoops said he has heard some theories but that is it..anyone have any information

Supposedly a foot injury.
Must have been talking to Packer.

 

[davey_farrell]

haha yea right, thanks CTTiger

 

[GCfan]


Drunk buzz wrote this


Yea i saw that - dogs would only want a forward.

Musgrove?

Man we only just signed him up for ages goes to show we do need further support with recruitment

I think Musgrove will struggle to make the 17
Our forwards are really starting to click
I know we signed Musgrove for 4 years
But if another team wants to take him off our hands for full freight then I am all for it
As long as there is a decent quality back in it for us

Why would anyone offer anything in return for an unwanted player on a four year deal? Honestly I don't know how many times I say it on here: THIS ISN'T HOW IT WORKS. You can't get another club to pay you to take the dud contracts you've given to players you no longer want off your hands.

Tough day charmpion?

 

[GCfan]

Were not that poor anymore and no more collecting rejects on big money.

a few more wins this year and players will be lining up to play behind this forward pack in the years to come.

Along with the COE opening in 2022 we will be a strong club to come and play for.
Few in KOE can come up as well but I still feel Musgrove can add some string value if his head is switched on.

How many COE’s are out there across clubland?
I’m starting to think the COE is just a ticket to the game and not a differentiator

 

[Demps]

The question is, do people want Finucane for 800k? Because that's what he's reported to be asking for.

750K per year for 2 years would be good, maybe with a club option. Instant credibility with good players and a culture shift. 100% do it.

I think is way more than a defensive lock/middle forward is worth. He plays a very similar role to Tamou, Twal and Seyfarth and is probably still better then all of them but Twal and Seyfarth still have room to improve while Finucane is at the end of his career and if he is not on the downhill now, he soon will be. Tamou is the player we brought in for Culture and Leadership and we have others that lead by example.

Paying a forward overs also causes friction with the forwards you already have. I would also rate Trbojevic, Radley, Murray, Brandon Smith, McIness, Nathan Brown, Jason Taumalolo, Yeo, Tohu Harris, Tapine, Matterson and possibly some others as locks with more influence on a game.

I’m not interested in Finucane at all. Way too many red flags. A bloke at the back end of his career looking for the biggest contract of his career when his best footy is behind him. On top of that he’s struggled to get on the field the last couple of years.

Big no from me.

IMHO, there are few better options, e.g.
- Murray
- Chricthon
- Graham

To sign any one of them would skew our salary cap for years. If we had to sign similar type players instead of relying on the young blokes coming through, which would be the preferred option, more realistic options would be:
Magoulis (Sharks) Legitimate ball playing forward
Fitzgibbon (Knights) Good angle runner like Garner with defence
Capewell (Panthers) Great timing and game awareness
Watson (Knights) Not a natural forward, can create opportunities, on field Mr. Fixit
Sua: Think another Joffa

Seyfarth >
Joffa >
Garner >
Stefano >
Mikaele >
Tamou >
Blore >
Luciano >

Kelma, Tuki, Dyas >

 

[Devon Head]

i apologise i know im in the wrong topic area, but i dont know how to start a thread, i just sent Hoops a line on his blog on foxsports about Musgrove, i have not heard he is injured and he is not playing in any grades.. Hoops said he has heard some theories but that is it..anyone have any information

Read on here in one of the other threads that someone had seen him in a moon boot recently so guessing a foot injury of sorts.

 

[TigerWest]

Were not that poor anymore and no more collecting rejects on big money.

a few more wins this year and players will be lining up to play behind this forward pack in the years to come.

Along with the COE opening in 2022 we will be a strong club to come and play for.
Few in KOE can come up as well but I still feel Musgrove can add some string value if his head is switched on.

How many COE’s are out there across clubland?
I’m starting to think the COE is just a ticket to the game and not a differentiator

But, if you don’t have one...............

 

[cochise]

Were not that poor anymore and no more collecting rejects on big money.

a few more wins this year and players will be lining up to play behind this forward pack in the years to come.

Along with the COE opening in 2022 we will be a strong club to come and play for.
Few in KOE can come up as well but I still feel Musgrove can add some string value if his head is switched on.

How many COE’s are out there across clubland?
I’m starting to think the COE is just a ticket to the game and not a differentiator

But, if you don’t have one...............

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