Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[tigerballs]

I just think we should invest in our juniors like simpkin and invest hard let blokes like liddle go to another club sure he may flourish under a new coach but long term success wise we benefit from keeping simpkin and bringing in talent like Hodgson and bringing up our young boys like simpkin like Rua and Scolari

I don't understand the hate for Liddle. Can anyone explain where this comes from? And not just "I reckon ".... facts please. I see a capable dummy half who has exploded clear for try's on several occasions and managed a reasonable pack to positive metreage on most occasions. Please explain any improvement you can see with the signing of another hooker. People on here were screaming for Simpkin to be given a go until he was given a go, We saw how that turned out.

Defense.

He tops the tackle count every week. What's your point?

 

[yeahcaz]

I just think we should invest in our juniors like simpkin and invest hard let blokes like liddle go to another club sure he may flourish under a new coach but long term success wise we benefit from keeping simpkin and bringing in talent like Hodgson and bringing up our young boys like simpkin like Rua and Scolari

I don't understand the hate for Liddle. Can anyone explain where this comes from? And not just "I reckon ".... facts please. I see a capable dummy half who has exploded clear for try's on several occasions and managed a reasonable pack to positive metreage on most occasions. Please explain any improvement you can see with the signing of another hooker. People on here were screaming for Simpkin to be given a go until he was given a go, We saw how that turned out.

I think the club look at Starling in Canberra, a very similar dummy half to Simpkin and hope in a 2 year deal, Hodgson can have the same impact on him. Starling been one of the best young hookers in the game the last season and a half

 

[Lee's fedora]

@tigerballs liddle is a decent hooker but when it comes to certain parts of his game like ripping into Luciano for something that liddle had done , defensively he is poor and gets gassed easily when Hodgson plays 80 minutes everyweek no problems and leadership speaks for itself with Hodgson simple as that

 

[Pascoes_barber]

The folks complaining that @Demps was full of it yesterday seem awfully quiet?

 

[Guest]

The fact is, the club needs some leadership among the playing group and Hodgson provides that, whilst strengthening a position we are weak in. Now it's just a question of how much the Raiders chip in for next season.

Whilst it has been frustrating to watch the media spin repeated articles on the WT ability to recruit, you can't blame the club for being selective and not wasting cash - we hold the cards with respect to Hodgson as the Raiders cap is very strained. I wouldn't be surprised if we get him at a similar price to Peachy for 2 years, which IMO is a good deal.

 

[Cultured_Bogan]

Thanks to @Cultured_Bogan and @willow for the early news.

Ahead of the curve on this one.
🔥

And for the doubters, try and think of the positives.
A real leader with a winning attitude.
Just what our young lads need.

Willow was the one with the oil, not me.

 

[Snake]

I just think we should invest in our juniors like simpkin and invest hard let blokes like liddle go to another club sure he may flourish under a new coach but long term success wise we benefit from keeping simpkin and bringing in talent like Hodgson and bringing up our young boys like simpkin like Rua and Scolari

I don't understand the hate for Liddle. Can anyone explain where this comes from? And not just "I reckon ".... facts please. I see a capable dummy half who has exploded clear for try's on several occasions and managed a reasonable pack to positive metreage on most occasions. Please explain any improvement you can see with the signing of another hooker. People on here were screaming for Simpkin to be given a go until he was given a go, We saw how that turned out.

Defense.

He tops the tackle count every week. What's your point?

There needs to be an old head amongst the young that’s the issue ! This season has shown this to be fact .Clubs and teams need to change tact from time to time this is one of those times .

 

[yeahcaz]

The fact is, the club needs some leadership among the playing group and Hodgson provides that, whilst strengthening a position we are weak in. Now it's just a question of how much the Raiders chip in for next season.

Whilst it has been frustrating to watch the media spin repeated articles on the WT ability to recruit, you can't blame the club for being selective and not wasting cash - we hold the cards with respect to Hodgson as the Raiders cap is very strained. I wouldn't be surprised if we get him at a similar price to Peachy for 2 years, which IMO is a good deal.

Great deal at 400 odd a year

 

[Lee's fedora]

Hodgson is on 700k per year 350 from each should be good

 

[Aceshigh]

So what is the plan for Liddle ?

 

[Lee's fedora]

There are pros and cons for both liddle and Hodgson but I think an old head leader is what we need unfortunately this is the business of rugby league id much rather the international

 

[tigerballs]

I just think we should invest in our juniors like simpkin and invest hard let blokes like liddle go to another club sure he may flourish under a new coach but long term success wise we benefit from keeping simpkin and bringing in talent like Hodgson and bringing up our young boys like simpkin like Rua and Scolari

I don't understand the hate for Liddle. Can anyone explain where this comes from? And not just "I reckon ".... facts please. I see a capable dummy half who has exploded clear for try's on several occasions and managed a reasonable pack to positive metreage on most occasions. Please explain any improvement you can see with the signing of another hooker. People on here were screaming for Simpkin to be given a go until he was given a go, We saw how that turned out.

I think the club look at Starling in Canberra, a very similar dummy half to Simpkin and hope in a 2 year deal, Hodgson can have the same impact on him. Starling been one of the best young hookers in the game the last season and a half

I'm going to half agree with you. I understand your point but i consider Liddle a very no 9. But I do appreciate what a class player like Hodgson can bring.

 

[TigerWest]

So what is the plan for Liddle ?

Don't see why we don't keep both Liddell & Simpkin, as insurance if Josh falters? Simpkin isn't ready for another few years anyway?

 

[gregjm87]

I just think we should invest in our juniors like simpkin and invest hard let blokes like liddle go to another club sure he may flourish under a new coach but long term success wise we benefit from keeping simpkin and bringing in talent like Hodgson and bringing up our young boys like simpkin like Rua and Scolari

I don't understand the hate for Liddle. Can anyone explain where this comes from? And not just "I reckon ".... facts please. I see a capable dummy half who has exploded clear for try's on several occasions and managed a reasonable pack to positive metreage on most occasions. Please explain any improvement you can see with the signing of another hooker. People on here were screaming for Simpkin to be given a go until he was given a go, We saw how that turned out.

I think the club look at Starling in Canberra, a very similar dummy half to Simpkin and hope in a 2 year deal, Hodgson can have the same impact on him. Starling been one of the best young hookers in the game the last season and a half

Is there any evidence that Hodgson actually did anything for Starling's game?

 

[ConePuncher]

@Demps please accept my sincere apologies for the naysaying. I believe I am owed an "I told you so".

 

[Lee's fedora]

Surely this gets @Demps a mod right??

 

[Pascoes_barber]

So what is the plan for Liddle ?

Apparently ‘not in the club’s future plans’.

 

[69-05-41]

Warren Mcdonell is awful. Did nothing but sign duds and helped screw our juniors system around

Have we re-signed Ronald's daughter Shannon for a fourth time to play fullback yet? She must be about 40 by now, so probably only a two year contract this time.

 

[Tiger5150]

@Demps please accept my sincere apologies for the naysaying. I believe I am owed an "I told you so".

Have i missed something?

 

[cochise]

Surely this gets @Demps a mod right??

He is not in the club's future plans ;p