Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Coastie_Tiger]

Well 2023 is starting to look better, but dare I ask what about next season?
Not looking good at all

More movement at the station coming in the next week or two.

Give us a clue Master ??????

Nothing new Cotric should get done next week along with Stefano being extended. Also a big hope of Nanai getting signed for 2023 and being swapped with Luciano. Both are managed by Sam Ayoub whose close with Madge, Sheens and Robbie.

Ray Stone is in the outer at the Eels wouldn’t surprise me if we brought him back as Liddle will seek a release given Api signed. Liddle may end up at the Eels.

Always liked Stone and I guess Liddle is probably kicking around a few now so with Api coming maybe a swap give young Simpkin a baptism of fire as no 1 hooker. Be good if we get the swap done with Luc I can see him being a lip dragger. Everything is aimed toward 23 now I guess but would be nice to build some momentum until then. Be good to get Thompson done have you heard anything on that?

 

[Demps]

Stone is the perfect #14 for the current game.

Essentially a lock / second rower than cab play 6, 9 and prop.

Said it a while ago... definitely one we should be looking at.

 

[Rusty]

and he hurts blokes in the tackle

 

[Demps]

Perfect #13 / benchy

 

[TYGA]

Well 2023 is starting to look better, but dare I ask what about next season?
Not looking good at all

More movement at the station coming in the next week or two.

Give us a clue Master ??????

Nothing new Cotric should get done next week along with Stefano being extended. Also a big hope of Nanai getting signed for 2023 and being swapped with Luciano. Both are managed by Sam Ayoub whose close with Madge, Sheens and Robbie.

Ray Stone is in the outer at the Eels wouldn’t surprise me if we brought him back as Liddle will seek a release given Api signed. Liddle may end up at the Eels.

Always liked Stone and I guess Liddle is probably kicking around a few now so with Api coming maybe a swap give young Simpkin a baptism of fire as no 1 hooker. Be good if we get the swap done with Luc I can see him being a lip dragger. Everything is aimed toward 23 now I guess but would be nice to build some momentum until then. Be good to get Thompson done have you heard anything on that?

Zero apart from the dogs want him out.

 

[WT2K]

Well 2023 is starting to look better, but dare I ask what about next season?
Not looking good at all

More movement at the station coming in the next week or two.

Give us a clue Master ??????

Nothing new Cotric should get done next week along with Stefano being extended. Also a big hope of Nanai getting signed for 2023 and being swapped with Luciano. Both are managed by Sam Ayoub whose close with Madge, Sheens and Robbie.

Ray Stone is in the outer at the Eels wouldn’t surprise me if we brought him back as Liddle will seek a release given Api signed. Liddle may end up at the Eels.

You had me at Stefano extension :heart_eyes:

 

[Tiger913]

Obviously some Rumors floating around about cotric and Thompson to the tigers, I was reading a rumour earlier saying if we end up with both of them that the doggies are going to potentially make a run at Paulo, what’s are the forums thoughts on us making a run at Paulo instead of Thompson ? And still try grab cotric ? Or if it’s even possible cap wise, thoughts ? I wonder if we have enquired about Paulo ?

 

[Demps]

Obviously some Rumors floating around about cotric and Thompson to the tigers, I was reading a rumour earlier saying if we end up with both of them that the doggies are going to potentially make a run at Paulo, what’s are the forums thoughts on us making a run at Paulo instead of Thompson ? And still try grab cotric ? Or if it’s even possible cap wise, thoughts ? I wonder if we have enquired about Paulo ?

Parramatta is getting picked to pieces.
😂

 

[WT2K]

Obviously some Rumors floating around about cotric and Thompson to the tigers, I was reading a rumour earlier saying if we end up with both of them that the doggies are going to potentially make a run at Paulo, what’s are the forums thoughts on us making a run at Paulo instead of Thompson ? And still try grab cotric ? Or if it’s even possible cap wise, thoughts ? I wonder if we have enquired about Paulo ?

I seen that rumour on twitter too. God, I'd love for the eels to lose Paulo too

 

[Tiger913]

Personal opinion but I think I’d rather Paulo over Thompson if we are being picky haha

 

[momo_amp_medo]

Thomson and Cotric will make up for this frankly overrated Api news

Mate …. you just need to take a blue pill and chill.
All this negative rubbish …..

 

[jadtiger]

Personal opinion but I think I’d rather Paulo over Thompson if we are being picky haha

I totally agree with that especially when you consider that Thompson is running foul with referees and the judiciary and i don't believe would be value for money.

 

[Coastie_Tiger]

Obviously some Rumors floating around about cotric and Thompson to the tigers, I was reading a rumour earlier saying if we end up with both of them that the doggies are going to potentially make a run at Paulo, what’s are the forums thoughts on us making a run at Paulo instead of Thompson ? And still try grab cotric ? Or if it’s even possible cap wise, thoughts ? I wonder if we have enquired about Paulo ?

My thought would be how have the dogs got money to make a play for Paulo, assuming if we took Thompson no way would it be a full freight.

 

[DGilly]

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

How old is he? I wouldn’t think he would be expecting to first choice hooker for another couple of years, at least, maybe longer?

Only just turned 20, still elligible for Flegg.

It's incredible that a guy who is STILL eligible for Flegg played numerous 80 min games for us last year, he will be a top 3 hooker in the game over his career. I'm not hyped with this Api signing because I guarantee Simpkin has one foot out the door after this. We're letting go of a 20 year old future star to sign a 30 year old pretty good one - and we aren't in a premiership window.

Inb4 everyone says Simpkin will wait his turn - you don't think the Dolphins will be offering him a chance to start and return home to Queensland? You think he'd rather stay here playing reggies?

I like your post but what is it you think simpkin has that will make him so good? I see a solid enough hooker who is not quite up to 80minutes at the moment, but I don't see a top 3 hooker and I wondered what you think he has?

I probably still prefer the Hodgson option but am very happy with Api. I preferred Hodgson because he seemed a better organiser and a bit grittier and that's what I think we need.

Really impressed and surprised that we've signed quality players for not too heavy a price.

58 tackles in 85 mins on debut aged 19 with 2 years of Flegg eligibility left. He was also the best player in KOE cup, again when he was Flegg eligible. He's a future stud and we cannot afford to lose him

Wasn’t even voted the best player in our team, but you have him the best player in a comp we weren’t winning… you his granddad?

He was 19!! He had two years of Flegg eligibility left. The fact he played first grade at all is incredible

 

[DGilly]

Thomson and Cotric will make up for this frankly overrated Api news

Mate …. you just need to take a blue pill and chill.
All this negative rubbish …..

Take the blue pill and pretend Api will be good. Take the red pill and understand he'll gladly collect his retirement contract and be half as good as he is now

 

[weststigerman]

Happy to take Cotric off their hands at 500k. Not sure about Thompson though, seems to get suspended often and not really a game changer for the coin he'd want.

 

[Tonymontana]

Please no more signings until Stefano is locked up for 5 years.

 

[Camel2281]

who is our long term half back?

You'd really hope that Hastings is the man. Brooks at 6 with no responsibility is what would be best for the team. Brooks is at his best just running the ball and playing off the cuff, as soon as he has to think he goes to water

 

[1BusBoy]

Obviously some Rumors floating around about cotric and Thompson to the tigers, I was reading a rumour earlier saying if we end up with both of them that the doggies are going to potentially make a run at Paulo, what’s are the forums thoughts on us making a run at Paulo instead of Thompson ? And still try grab cotric ? Or if it’s even possible cap wise, thoughts ? I wonder if we have enquired about Paulo ?

 

[Camel2281]

Thomson and Cotric will make up for this frankly overrated Api news

Mate …. you just need to take a blue pill and chill.
All this negative rubbish …..

Take the blue pill and pretend Api will be good. Take the red pill and understand he'll gladly collect his retirement contract and be half as good as he is now

So current Origin player and premiership and close to best on field in the GF who is only 29 is only going to be half as good in 12 months. What an absolute delight you Must be to be around