Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[GNR4LIFE]

Im not prepared to loose jake Simpkin.

This signing would be perfect to keep him. An experienced dummy half to ease him into grade and in 3 years it’s his team. I think It works well for all

Yeah I'm sure Simpkin would happily wait around for 3 more years in reserve grade decreasing his market value. Signing Api will mean we'll lose an absolute young gun. Not a smart move

Not sure anyone really sees it that way tbh. Simpkin can still play his role off the bench or start if Api is injured. Simpkin is definitely not physically up to starting every game and playing 80mins and Lids is so far off what this team needs atm. There's a place for both Simpkin and Api.

If Storm can juggle Grant and B.Smith for a few years, Im sure we can fit in both our two.

A third on the other hand (Liddle), youd have to think would look elsewhere.

100%. I know B.Smith being able to play lock helped their cause somewhat however there were times when both Lids and Simpkin were on the field together this yr. Maybe Simpkin and Api can be used in a similar manner.

I think if you start talking to Api or Simpkin about playing Lock, they would be in for it.
Api will want to play SOO again and him not being able to play another position was a real handicap.
Simpkin is young enough that he could develop into anything.

Liddle, he is probably too small for lock. I don't really know where else he could fit. He would be a decent Off the Bench impact player, but I don't know if he has that flexibility to cover a lot of positions.

Hoping We sign Koroisau, No matter whom we loose.

Simpkin is a big lump of a kid for a hooker, I def feel he could be used as 13 at times and he was at times when both him and Lids were on the park together.

I repeat my earlier question to crazycat - How do you reach that decision when Simpkin is smaller than Liddle?

Simpkin listed at: 183cm, 94kg
Liddle listed at: 184cm, 91kg.........

Both very different in their style though.

Russ we get you have an infatuation for Lids and that's fine just no need to constantly jump on the defensive when someone disagrees with your love for the kid.

On the official Tigers site, Simpkin listed as 181cm and 91kg. (who do you believe)

Whilst people are unjustly negative about Lids - As he is not on the Forum, I will always stick up for him.

Mate I'm not here to have a pissing contest over what site says what. Lets just agree to disagree on Lid's value to the team. You're intitled to your love for him just as we're intitled to see him as expendable should Api or Hodgson end up signing.

Do I wish things had worked out better for him? Of course, he's been very unlucky with the injuries he's had over the years and I honestly saw him as Robbie's successor at one point. I just feel that boat might have sailed now.

There has also been a lot of talk from various sources that he's not a fan of Madge. Unfortunately Madge and the team can't afford to hold onto players that aren't willing to buy into his methods and the direction the club is heading.


He’s entitled to stand up for him if he wants to. I know people with minority opinions get labeled as trouble makers for standing by what they believe, but they are no less entitled to state their opinion than anyone else.

Hope that is remembered when people stand up for Simpkin or an alternative wing option other than Nofoaluma

An alternative wing option isn’t exactly a minority opinion is it?

 

[BAGNF05]

The truth is you could put Liddle on the wing and he would do a fine job and be yards faster than the wingers we have now.

You’re right paws he reminds me of a winger in juniors

 

[Elderslie_Tiger]

Isaac Luemelueme has turned up at Bulldogs training after leaving Storm for family reason no announcement from Rorters I mean the new rorters apparently he's a former Bulldog junior I'll ask one question where did they get the money for him???

 

[Lee's fedora]

More news on the Luke Thompson deal: Tigers and Doggies have been in talks all week about Cotric and Thompson as a package deal with BOTH coming to over in 2022. At the current time numbers are being worked out but both parties seem to be happy with the move

 

[tony soprano]

Isaac Luemelueme has turned up at Bulldogs training after leaving Storm for family reason no announcement from Rorters I mean the new rorters apparently he's a former Bulldog junior I'll ask one question where did they get the money for him???

From us or Canberra taking cotric.

 

[Eyeofthetiger 0]

Isaac Luemelueme has turned up at Bulldogs training after leaving Storm for family reason no announcement from Rorters I mean the new rorters apparently he's a former Bulldog junior I'll ask one question where did they get the money for him???

Release Cotric and Thompson to us

 

[Chicken_Faced_Killa]

Isaac Luemelueme has turned up at Bulldogs training after leaving Storm for family reason no announcement from Rorters I mean the new rorters apparently he's a former Bulldog junior I'll ask one question where did they get the money for him???

He’d be on minimum wage anyway

 

[Camel2281]

The truth is you could put Liddle on the wing and he would do a fine job and be yards faster than the wingers we have now.

He certainly passes like a winger

 

[Kelce68]

The truth is you could put Liddle on the wing and he would do a fine job and be yards faster than the wingers we have now.

He certainly passes like a winger

Lol.

 

[Newtown]

More news on the Luke Thompson deal: Tigers and Doggies have been in talks all week about Cotric and Thompson as a package deal with BOTH coming to over in 2022. At the current time numbers are being worked out but both parties seem to be happy with the move

Wow, that is good news.

 

[supercoach]

Im not prepared to loose jake Simpkin.

This signing would be perfect to keep him. An experienced dummy half to ease him into grade and in 3 years it’s his team. I think It works well for all

Yeah I'm sure Simpkin would happily wait around for 3 more years in reserve grade decreasing his market value. Signing Api will mean we'll lose an absolute young gun. Not a smart move

Not sure anyone really sees it that way tbh. Simpkin can still play his role off the bench or start if Api is injured. Simpkin is definitely not physically up to starting every game and playing 80mins and Lids is so far off what this team needs atm. There's a place for both Simpkin and Api.

Disagree, Simpkin will want out. He didn't re-sign to be in reserve grade

No one is suggesting he will be in reggies, plenty of room for both he and Api in the 17. Most teams run 2 hookers or at least a 14 who can play hooker.

I doubt they will run two 9s when they have Peachy in the 17

 

[Chicken_Faced_Killa]

Im not prepared to loose jake Simpkin.

This signing would be perfect to keep him. An experienced dummy half to ease him into grade and in 3 years it’s his team. I think It works well for all

Yeah I'm sure Simpkin would happily wait around for 3 more years in reserve grade decreasing his market value. Signing Api will mean we'll lose an absolute young gun. Not a smart move

Not sure anyone really sees it that way tbh. Simpkin can still play his role off the bench or start if Api is injured. Simpkin is definitely not physically up to starting every game and playing 80mins and Lids is so far off what this team needs atm. There's a place for both Simpkin and Api.

Disagree, Simpkin will want out. He didn't re-sign to be in reserve grade

No one is suggesting he will be in reggies, plenty of room for both he and Api in the 17. Most teams run 2 hookers or at least a 14 who can play hooker.

I doubt they will run two 9s when they have Peachy in the 17

How much 9 has peachy played? I can’t recall any

 

[hsvjones]

More news on the Luke Thompson deal: Tigers and Doggies have been in talks all week about Cotric and Thompson as a package deal with BOTH coming to over in 2022. At the current time numbers are being worked out but both parties seem to be happy with the move

Thanks for update..

Sounds like this is a deal that won't be done until next week

 

[batboy]

Im not prepared to loose jake Simpkin.

This signing would be perfect to keep him. An experienced dummy half to ease him into grade and in 3 years it’s his team. I think It works well for all

Yeah I'm sure Simpkin would happily wait around for 3 more years in reserve grade decreasing his market value. Signing Api will mean we'll lose an absolute young gun. Not a smart move

Not sure anyone really sees it that way tbh. Simpkin can still play his role off the bench or start if Api is injured. Simpkin is definitely not physically up to starting every game and playing 80mins and Lids is so far off what this team needs atm. There's a place for both Simpkin and Api.

Disagree, Simpkin will want out. He didn't re-sign to be in reserve grade

No one is suggesting he will be in reggies, plenty of room for both he and Api in the 17. Most teams run 2 hookers or at least a 14 who can play hooker.

I doubt they will run two 9s when they have Peachy in the 17

How much 9 has peachy played? I can’t recall any

Filled in there a pot load, Maybe even started there at the Titans.
Guys a super talent, Can cover any position 1-13...
Such a clever buy.

 

[supercoach]

Im not prepared to loose jake Simpkin.

This signing would be perfect to keep him. An experienced dummy half to ease him into grade and in 3 years it’s his team. I think It works well for all

Yeah I'm sure Simpkin would happily wait around for 3 more years in reserve grade decreasing his market value. Signing Api will mean we'll lose an absolute young gun. Not a smart move

Not sure anyone really sees it that way tbh. Simpkin can still play his role off the bench or start if Api is injured. Simpkin is definitely not physically up to starting every game and playing 80mins and Lids is so far off what this team needs atm. There's a place for both Simpkin and Api.

Disagree, Simpkin will want out. He didn't re-sign to be in reserve grade

No one is suggesting he will be in reggies, plenty of room for both he and Api in the 17. Most teams run 2 hookers or at least a 14 who can play hooker.

I doubt they will run two 9s when they have Peachy in the 17

How much 9 has peachy played? I can’t recall any

Hastings will slot into 9 and Peach into 6. And yes I have seen Peach come on and play D/H on a few occasions. He will be the floater

 

[Chicken_Faced_Killa]

Im not prepared to loose jake Simpkin.

This signing would be perfect to keep him. An experienced dummy half to ease him into grade and in 3 years it’s his team. I think It works well for all

Yeah I'm sure Simpkin would happily wait around for 3 more years in reserve grade decreasing his market value. Signing Api will mean we'll lose an absolute young gun. Not a smart move

Not sure anyone really sees it that way tbh. Simpkin can still play his role off the bench or start if Api is injured. Simpkin is definitely not physically up to starting every game and playing 80mins and Lids is so far off what this team needs atm. There's a place for both Simpkin and Api.

Disagree, Simpkin will want out. He didn't re-sign to be in reserve grade

No one is suggesting he will be in reggies, plenty of room for both he and Api in the 17. Most teams run 2 hookers or at least a 14 who can play hooker.

I doubt they will run two 9s when they have Peachy in the 17

How much 9 has peachy played? I can’t recall any

Filled in there a pot load, Maybe even started there at the Titans.
Guys a super talent, Can cover any position 1-13...
Such a clever buy.

Cheers. Yep I agree great buy. Will add a lot of value

 

[Chicken_Faced_Killa]

Im not prepared to loose jake Simpkin.

This signing would be perfect to keep him. An experienced dummy half to ease him into grade and in 3 years it’s his team. I think It works well for all

Yeah I'm sure Simpkin would happily wait around for 3 more years in reserve grade decreasing his market value. Signing Api will mean we'll lose an absolute young gun. Not a smart move

Not sure anyone really sees it that way tbh. Simpkin can still play his role off the bench or start if Api is injured. Simpkin is definitely not physically up to starting every game and playing 80mins and Lids is so far off what this team needs atm. There's a place for both Simpkin and Api.

Disagree, Simpkin will want out. He didn't re-sign to be in reserve grade

No one is suggesting he will be in reggies, plenty of room for both he and Api in the 17. Most teams run 2 hookers or at least a 14 who can play hooker.

I doubt they will run two 9s when they have Peachy in the 17

How much 9 has peachy played? I can’t recall any

Hastings will slot into 9 and Peach into 6. And yes I have seen Peach come on and play D/H on a few occasions. He will be the floater

Thanks for that. Can’t say I’ve watched many Titans games over the last couple of years.

He will fill the 14 role nicely

 

[balmain boy]

If we manage to get Api then i wonder if the Panthers would go for B Smith for one year until they find their next long term hooker. If Smith takes the cash that Api would have been on then at least they're not missing out in terms of quality while they take their time to find an option for 23.

If we sign Api and Dogs release Cotric and Thompson to us then i imagine Dogs would get Liddle and Lumelume as their replacements. With TPJ they don't need a like for like replacement for Thompson.

If we get Cotric, Thomson and Korisau then that's been a productive off season. If we can also swap lucy for one of the cows young guns then again we're in a strong position for next year and beyond.

A few big IFs there though. Can we actually sign quality players...?

 

[yeahcaz]

If we manage to get Api then i wonder if the Panthers would go for B Smith for one year until they find their next long term hooker. If Smith takes the cash that Api would have been on then at least they're not missing out in terms of quality while they take their time to find an option for 23.

If we sign Api and Dogs release Cotric and Thompson to us then i imagine Dogs would get Liddle and Lumelume as their replacements. With TPJ they don't need a like for like replacement for Thompson.

If we get Cotric, Thomson and Korisau then that's been a productive off season. If we can also swap lucy for one of the cows young guns then again we're in a strong position for next year and beyond.

A few big IFs there though. Can we actually sign quality players...?

Why would the dogs get Liddle? They’ve already got 2 bog average hookers on their payroll they don’t need 3. In 2023 they’ll have 4 on their books. Liddle is 10000% not going to the bulldogs

 

[Devon Head]

Im not prepared to loose jake Simpkin.

This signing would be perfect to keep him. An experienced dummy half to ease him into grade and in 3 years it’s his team. I think It works well for all

Yeah I'm sure Simpkin would happily wait around for 3 more years in reserve grade decreasing his market value. Signing Api will mean we'll lose an absolute young gun. Not a smart move

Not sure anyone really sees it that way tbh. Simpkin can still play his role off the bench or start if Api is injured. Simpkin is definitely not physically up to starting every game and playing 80mins and Lids is so far off what this team needs atm. There's a place for both Simpkin and Api.

If Storm can juggle Grant and B.Smith for a few years, Im sure we can fit in both our two.

A third on the other hand (Liddle), youd have to think would look elsewhere.

100%. I know B.Smith being able to play lock helped their cause somewhat however there were times when both Lids and Simpkin were on the field together this yr. Maybe Simpkin and Api can be used in a similar manner.

I think if you start talking to Api or Simpkin about playing Lock, they would be in for it.
Api will want to play SOO again and him not being able to play another position was a real handicap.
Simpkin is young enough that he could develop into anything.

Liddle, he is probably too small for lock. I don't really know where else he could fit. He would be a decent Off the Bench impact player, but I don't know if he has that flexibility to cover a lot of positions.

Hoping We sign Koroisau, No matter whom we loose.

Simpkin is a big lump of a kid for a hooker, I def feel he could be used as 13 at times and he was at times when both him and Lids were on the park together.

I repeat my earlier question to crazycat - How do you reach that decision when Simpkin is smaller than Liddle?

Simpkin listed at: 183cm, 94kg
Liddle listed at: 184cm, 91kg.........

Both very different in their style though.

Russ we get you have an infatuation for Lids and that's fine just no need to constantly jump on the defensive when someone disagrees with your love for the kid.

On the official Tigers site, Simpkin listed as 181cm and 91kg. (who do you believe)

Whilst people are unjustly negative about Lids - As he is not on the Forum, I will always stick up for him.

Mate I'm not here to have a pissing contest over what site says what. Lets just agree to disagree on Lid's value to the team. You're intitled to your love for him just as we're intitled to see him as expendable should Api or Hodgson end up signing.

Do I wish things had worked out better for him? Of course, he's been very unlucky with the injuries he's had over the years and I honestly saw him as Robbie's successor at one point. I just feel that boat might have sailed now.

There has also been a lot of talk from various sources that he's not a fan of Madge. Unfortunately Madge and the team can't afford to hold onto players that aren't willing to buy into his methods and the direction the club is heading.


He’s entitled to stand up for him if he wants to. I know people with minority opinions get labeled as trouble makers for standing by what they believe, but they are no less entitled to state their opinion than anyone else.

I don't personally don't consider anyone with a minority opinion a trouble maker. Def don't feel @Russell is. Just because we don't share the same views I still value him as a passionate fan. Antagonistic posters however are a different annoyance altogether though.