Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[pawsandclaws1]

Quite a few of my mates are also 10 year + members. I often share info on Whatsapp that comes from a few on the forum.

Anytime the conversation comes up about the forum and why they don’t get on here the answer is consistent.

“Every time I visit I get fed up with all the negativity”

I am not trying to be harsh but I honestly think a large number of people on here need professional help to get their mindset right.

We haven’t finished in the top half of the competition in 10 seasons and are currently coming 13th. Not much to be positive about tbh.

Also suggesting people get professional help? Come on man

Some people love to delude themselves.

There’s a difference between constructive criticism and just having a whinge though.

As I have posted previously, the comments from Avo and also GNR are insightful. I enjoy reading them.

 

[Guest]

https://www.zerotackle.com/storm-legend-names-intriguing-destination-for-eels-skipper-108266/

**Storm legend names intriguing destination for Eels skipper**

Melbourne Storm icon Cameron Smith has named the Wests Tigers as the team which should make a play for the reportedly attainable Parramatta Eels captain Clint Gutherson.

Smith is of the belief Gutherson could attract big money, especially from a team such as the Tigers who are in need of a major leadership presence

Then we definitely shouldn’t go for Gutho.

Depends how much Gutho is asking - one thing he does particularly well, which Laurie struggles with is support play - we've hardly ever got someone in a position to take an offload and make something of it. It also opens up another dimension to the WT spine, as I think Laurie would make a good 6 - I think Doueihi is ok there, but his ball service can be lacking robbing our outside backs of opportunity. If we're talking 1 million, no thanks, but if it's around the 800k mark, I think it's worth considering.

The question is, where do the WT rate Gutho on their value scale?

 

[mike]

https://www.zerotackle.com/storm-legend-names-intriguing-destination-for-eels-skipper-108266/

**Storm legend names intriguing destination for Eels skipper**

Melbourne Storm icon Cameron Smith has named the Wests Tigers as the team which should make a play for the reportedly attainable Parramatta Eels captain Clint Gutherson.

Smith is of the belief Gutherson could attract big money, especially from a team such as the Tigers who are in need of a major leadership presence

Then we definitely shouldn’t go for Gutho.

Depends how much Gutho is asking - one thing he does particularly well, which Laurie struggles with is support play - we've hardly ever got someone in a position to take an offload and make something of it. It also opens up another dimension to the WT spine, as I think Laurie would make a good 6 - I think Doueihi is ok there, but his ball service can be lacking robbing our outside backs of opportunity. If we're talking 1 million, no thanks, but if it's around the 800k mark, I think it's worth considering.

The question is, where do the WT rate Gutho on their value scale?

What do you do with Laurie?

 

[PabloX]

https://www.zerotackle.com/storm-legend-names-intriguing-destination-for-eels-skipper-108266/

**Storm legend names intriguing destination for Eels skipper**

Melbourne Storm icon Cameron Smith has named the Wests Tigers as the team which should make a play for the reportedly attainable Parramatta Eels captain Clint Gutherson.

Smith is of the belief Gutherson could attract big money, especially from a team such as the Tigers who are in need of a major leadership presence

no thanks. Daine Laurie shows as much passion for a fraction of a price.

He won't stay at that price for long. I'd be looking to increase his pay and extend asap

 

[PabloX]

Two players from today's match I'd target, Peachey and Burns. Both very handy, would walk into our 17, and won't cost much

 

[Geo]

Two players from today's match I'd target, Peachey and Burns. Both very handy, would walk into our 17, and won't cost much

I'm not sure passing the ball can be taught to the Peach..

 

[getagrip]

Two players from today's match I'd target, Peachey and Burns. Both very handy, would walk into our 17, and won't cost much

I'm not sure passing the ball can be taught to the Peach..

Burns also can look good against ordinary sides and has some errors in him.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Gutho as a centre would be good

 

[TillLindemann]

I believe Dudley is of Papuan background, not indigenous (though whole life in Australia). Looks like he goes alright.

QLD Murri

OK cheers, I'm almost always mistaken when I try to correct someone else.

 

[Ultimate Warrior]

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


Ok so he isnt the quickest or most explosive player we have seen but i thought he showed some good touches in those highlights.

Showed patience at times, seems to read the play pretty well for a young guy. More a footballer than an athlete is how id look at him.

A project player who needs some good coaching to reach NRL level.

There is no X factor about him.

He's an 18 year old high school kid who's played some Q cup....

Such negativity mate, are you OK?

I’m fine. I can only go off what I see can’t I.

If he has better highlights, why not post them and sell what he can do.

If I was a recruiter, there is nothing I’m seeing here to pay him to play.

The kid is 17. I don't know what you expect him to be. Sure he might not end up anything but why are we already putting a line through a 17 year old?

If you’re putting up highlight reels it’s because you want to show how good you are. I want juniors that are stars like Suuaali. Not nubbies

 

[Demps]

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


Ok so he isnt the quickest or most explosive player we have seen but i thought he showed some good touches in those highlights.

Showed patience at times, seems to read the play pretty well for a young guy. More a footballer than an athlete is how id look at him.

A project player who needs some good coaching to reach NRL level.

There is no X factor about him.

He's an 18 year old high school kid who's played some Q cup....

Such negativity mate, are you OK?

I’m fine. I can only go off what I see can’t I.

If he has better highlights, why not post them and sell what he can do.

If I was a recruiter, there is nothing I’m seeing here to pay him to play.

The kid is 17. I don't know what you expect him to be. Sure he might not end up anything but why are we already putting a line through a 17 year old?

If you’re putting up highlight reels it’s because you want to show how good you are. I want juniors that are stars like Suuaali. Not nubbies

Where's your highlight reel?

 

[weststigerman]

Is there a cooling off period on Mikaele’s new contract?

 

[tigger19]

If you go for gutho it will have to be minimum 850-900k to pry him away, at that cost he has to play fb, which means Laurie to 6 and Douehi to centre’s, lots of changes to fit him in

 

[Ultimate Warrior]

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


Ok so he isnt the quickest or most explosive player we have seen but i thought he showed some good touches in those highlights.

Showed patience at times, seems to read the play pretty well for a young guy. More a footballer than an athlete is how id look at him.

A project player who needs some good coaching to reach NRL level.

There is no X factor about him.

He's an 18 year old high school kid who's played some Q cup....

Such negativity mate, are you OK?

I’m fine. I can only go off what I see can’t I.

If he has better highlights, why not post them and sell what he can do.

If I was a recruiter, there is nothing I’m seeing here to pay him to play.

The kid is 17. I don't know what you expect him to be. Sure he might not end up anything but why are we already putting a line through a 17 year old?

If you’re putting up highlight reels it’s because you want to show how good you are. I want juniors that are stars like Suuaali. Not nubbies

Where's your highlight reel?

Gotta have highlights to post!

 

[hodgo]

this is why brooks get the grief when we need it he just chooses poor options. He is decent for most of the game but his decisions are glaring

 

[ALX22]

Lol looking at some of the comments about a young kid signing I might have to keep it to myself in future. So much negativity in here.

No, great post. Keep it up.

Some people just don't realise that Dudley will only be playing SG Ball if he does come down to play for the Magpies or Tigers.

As already stated by others the highlights package was only from one game. Seven tries in six games in the MM competition is pretty good strike rate. Just getting selected for the Blackhawks is a big effort especially with all their imports.

 

[InBenjiWeTrust]

If you go for gutho it will have to be minimum 850-900k to pry him away, at that cost he has to play fb, which means Laurie to 6 and Douehi to centre’s, lots of changes to fit him in

we desperately need a few forwards and we dicuss the fb, arguably, the position of our best player?

 

[Needaname]

https://www.zerotackle.com/storm-legend-names-intriguing-destination-for-eels-skipper-108266/

**Storm legend names intriguing destination for Eels skipper**

Melbourne Storm icon Cameron Smith has named the Wests Tigers as the team which should make a play for the reportedly attainable Parramatta Eels captain Clint Gutherson.

Smith is of the belief Gutherson could attract big money, especially from a team such as the Tigers who are in need of a major leadership presence

Then we definitely shouldn’t go for Gutho.

Depends how much Gutho is asking - one thing he does particularly well, which Laurie struggles with is support play - we've hardly ever got someone in a position to take an offload and make something of it. It also opens up another dimension to the WT spine, as I think Laurie would make a good 6 - I think Doueihi is ok there, but his ball service can be lacking robbing our outside backs of opportunity. If we're talking 1 million, no thanks, but if it's around the 800k mark, I think it's worth considering.

The question is, where do the WT rate Gutho on their value scale?

While Gutherson does lead the league in supports. Lauri is 5th

 

[hugh1954]

Centres ,centres ,centres living on hope the pommy is a champion

 

[hsvjones]

If you go for gutho it will have to be minimum 850-900k to pry him away, at that cost he has to play fb, which means Laurie to 6 and Douehi to centre’s, lots of changes to fit him in

The way the Eels are going I think they are about to explode and might not cost as much as we all think for Gutho.. I personally think Brad Arther is gone after this season collapse with the squad they have.. They need a player turnover