Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Eyeofthetiger 0]

With Elliott confirmed at the Raiders, I guess that means our next signing should be announced shortly

Why?

 

[Newtown]

With Elliott confirmed at the Raiders, I guess that means our next signing should be announced shortly

I think that he has to be a centre, possibly Curtis Scott.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

With Elliott confirmed at the Raiders, I guess that means our next signing should be announced shortly

If the Raiders' cap position is bad, someone would need to be released?

 

[Eyeofthetiger 0]

Elliot not officially announced on raiders website? But quote from Ricky about Elliot on the DT article? Hmmm

 

[Tiger5150]

Adam Elliott has officially signed with the Raiders.

Thank God for that

 

[jadtiger]

Adam Elliott has officially signed with the Raiders.

Thank God for that

X 1000

 

[TheDaBoss]

Damn we thought we had him

 

[batboy]

Simkin looks like a "1 trick pony" but he is young so that hopefully will change over the next 2 years.Liddle is the better of them atm but needs to work on his cv.I would hate to see either of these 2 moved on for a 32 year old who has had 2 acls over the last few years,he used to be a very good player but the game seems to have passed him by.

if simpkin is a one trick, name me one or more tricks that liddle has? I'll wait. Is it his superb service? Kicking game? What is it? Whats his many tricks

His ability to break the line for starters.

That's Liddle's only trick though. He is a very good runner from dummy half. I really wish he had a first grade standard aerobic capacity so he could utilise it more often.

But other than that he has no kicking game, is weak in the contact in defence and his service from dummy half is really bad.

If we miss Hodgson then Liddle is the better option right now. Simpkin has missed the best part of a season and a half of footy with COVID shutting down KOE Cup and that's vital development time. But Hodgson right now even though he's not where he was a couple of years ago is still IMO a much fitter and more well rounded hooker than Lids and also provides the spine with on field leadership, game management and direction which we had none of in 2021

What’s Simpkin’s trick though? As I said in an earlier post, it seems to be crashing over from dummy half. He doesn’t look a threat with the ball. There was one game I remember, he took off from dummy half about 30 out, with a retreating defensive line, I thought “here we go, let’s see what he’s got”. And he took the tackle. So disappointing. Lot of people will point to the fact he’s 19 as an excuse. But so was Farah when he debuted. And you knew from the moment he made his debut that he was going to be special. Some players just have it. The “he’s only 19, give him time” doesn’t cut it when he hasn’t even shown any glimpses. If he showed flashes of brilliance like Walker or Walsh who are both younger, you could understand. However there has been literally nothing from Simpkin. No moment that has made you go “gee that was good, this kid has got something”. Believe me, I’ve been waiting for it. The only thing he seems to have on his side is the fact he’s 19. But that doesn’t mean it’s a given you turn into the player everyone claims. Given the hype around him before he debuted, I just expected him to show more.

Killed it in Ressies....

You didn't hear?

 

[Guest]

With Elliott confirmed at the Raiders, I guess that means our next signing should be announced shortly

I don't think we announced Laurie's signing until late January...maybe February? Could be a few months still before we see something else develop. I hope not, but it wouldn't surprise me.

 

[tony soprano]

God there is some negative people on this forum.

So it's not ok to be negative about the club ...but people neg rep .....this place is just full of hypocrites of the highest order .....gutless ......argue your point instead

I am being negative because I am using my head. I have looked at our roster, I have looked at our recruitment and I have looked at how the club has reacted to a terrible decade.

My heart is always positive about my team, thinking 4 unknown super stars are going to turn up out of the blue, but my head says…your dreaming

Will being negative improve anything?

No but it beats the frustration and disappointment attached to being positive about our club. Last preseason I actually thought we could be in for a good year, how silly was I.

Interesting approach

 

[supercoach]

With Elliott confirmed at the Raiders, I guess that means our next signing should be announced shortly

I don't think we announced Laurie's signing until late January...maybe February? Could be a few months still before we see something else develop. I hope not, but it wouldn't surprise me.

I just based that off the Raiders had cap issues, so to sign Elliott they would have to create space and logic tells me Hogo might be that space.

 

[jrtiger]

With Elliott confirmed at the Raiders, I guess that means our next signing should be announced shortly

I don't think we announced Laurie's signing until late January...maybe February? Could be a few months still before we see something else develop. I hope not, but it wouldn't surprise me.

I just based that off the Raiders had cap issues, so to sign Elliott they would have to create space and logic tells me Hogo might be that space.

doubt Elliott will be on that much coin. Fogarty will be on less than what George Williams was, not to mention Soliola would've been on a decent wicket. the Raiders are a bit of a mystery, but I reckon they would've got Elliott for no more than $200k. the Hodgson dilemma has more to do with his and Ricky's relationship more than it does their cap situation.

 

[Eyeofthetiger 0]

With Elliott confirmed at the Raiders, I guess that means our next signing should be announced shortly

I don't think we announced Laurie's signing until late January...maybe February? Could be a few months still before we see something else develop. I hope not, but it wouldn't surprise me.

I just based that off the Raiders had cap issues, so to sign Elliott they would have to create space and logic tells me Hogo might be that space.

doubt Elliott will be on that much coin. Fogarty will be on less than what George Williams was, not to mention Soliola would've been on a decent wicket. the Raiders are a bit of a mystery, but I reckon they would've got Elliott for no more than $200k. the Hodgson dilemma has more to do with his and Ricky's relationship more than it does their cap situation.

Still not on the Raiders website, has been confirmed by Sticky

 

[happy_tiger]

We need a backrower and a good centre or can Hastings unleash kepao

Kepaoa should never be in first grade again.
Period.

Downvote.

Hahahah there's a way around the system

Upvote ??

Perfect example

And why do you disagree @Russell

 

[JC99]

With Elliott confirmed at the Raiders, I guess that means our next signing should be announced shortly

I don't think we announced Laurie's signing until late January...maybe February? Could be a few months still before we see something else develop. I hope not, but it wouldn't surprise me.

I just based that off the Raiders had cap issues, so to sign Elliott they would have to create space and logic tells me Hogo might be that space.

doubt Elliott will be on that much coin. Fogarty will be on less than what George Williams was, not to mention Soliola would've been on a decent wicket. the Raiders are a bit of a mystery, but I reckon they would've got Elliott for no more than $200k. the Hodgson dilemma has more to do with his and Ricky's relationship more than it does their cap situation.

Still not on the Raiders website, has been confirmed by Sticky

Reportedly on minimum or close to it as well. He'll probably play alright but he's an idiot on the drink and all they do down there is drink!

 

[tiger_scott]

Out of the limelight though. Maybe he'll have more chance of getting away with a few things out of the Sydney bubble.

 

[Balmainian]

Out of the limelight though. Maybe he'll have more chance of getting away with a few things out of the Sydney bubble.

Todd carney says hello
So does Scott oh and Wighton and starling.

 

[tiger_scott]

They allegedly broke the law though. Elliot just does stupid stuff.

( ^ look at me, using allegedly 🙂 )

 

[Aceshigh]

Hopefully we announce some signings soon , it’s good in a way the media aren’t reporting who we have missed out on , so club keeping cards close to the chest 👍

 

[Rowdy12]

Hopefully we announce some signings soon , it’s good in a way the media aren’t reporting who we have missed out on , so club keeping cards close to the chest 👍

Agree, now we’re just missing them in private