Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[rihannafan1]

And the Paulo comment about a graphic designer, isn't this just a gee up based on the Kikau security footage? Sheens has been quoted saying we don't have as much in the bank as people think.

 

[mikey]

Wouldn't Paulo cost 800k to sign?

For us to have a legitimate chance yes it would cost us about that much


Not necessarily. He is currently on approx. $600K and Parra have locked away Reagan Campbell-Gillard $750 per year until 2025.
We could get Paulo for $650- $700k.

If it was 650-700k them I'm al for it. He and API gives us cred in the eyes of other players. Have them two and we will start to get better recruits.

Having a great forward pack though doesn't help if we have Brooks running the show. Don't mind him at 5/8th but we need an out and out halfback.

I'd like to see what he's like with a 'real' pack. He's never really had one.

True. But pack or not doesn't make a difference when you kick a grubbers from 10m out and it goes dead by ten metres haha.

See what he and Madge can do this year then I will re evaluate things.

Stop, I beg you. No more Brooks talk, please.

Not about what he'd be like w a forward pack

Or if this is finally the year.

Please, stop. No one has ever been persuaded by a single Brooks argument on here.

That cuts both ways 🙂

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Wouldn't Paulo cost 800k to sign?

For us to have a legitimate chance yes it would cost us about that much


Not necessarily. He is currently on approx. $600K and Parra have locked away Reagan Campbell-Gillard $750 per year until 2025.
We could get Paulo for $650- $700k.

If it was 650-700k them I'm al for it. He and API gives us cred in the eyes of other players. Have them two and we will start to get better recruits.

Having a great forward pack though doesn't help if we have Brooks running the show. Don't mind him at 5/8th but we need an out and out halfback.

Hastings

according to Madge he is training as a 6
get used to Brooks at 7 boys

 

[Dene1983]

I’d like to see what he’s like with a ‘real’ pack. He’s never really had one.

Oh please, he can't run a team at 7, we have known this for half a decade. He's a 6 or a 14! His close range kicks are terrifyingly bad, never build pressure. Pack has nothing to do with Brooks being an average Halfback!

 

[Dene1983]

As i have always said,-- A half is the link between the forwards and backs. We have had weak attack and defence in the forwards, and slow and inafactive backs. To pinpoint Brooks as our problem was rediculous. AD tried hard but a little overrated, i doubt he will be in the halve unless of injury.

Ok so what about his short range kicks and building pressure when we're in the opposition teams 20metee zone? He can't even grubber a ball..always goes out. Packs don't make him kick better lol

 

[mikey]

I’d like to see what he’s like with a ‘real’ pack. He’s never really had one.

Oh please, he can't run a team at 7, we have known this for half a decade. He's a 6 or a 14! His close range kicks are terrifyingly bad, never build pressure. Pack has nothing to do with Brooks being an average Halfback!

If you think having a decent pack is not important in providing momentum and space I would suggest watching some of the stronger teams to see how they make their halves look good.

How would you know he's a 6 or 14 when he's never played there?

 

[Cultured_Bogan]

As i have always said,-- A half is the link between the forwards and backs. We have had weak attack and defence in the forwards, and slow and inafactive backs. To pinpoint Brooks as our problem was rediculous. AD tried hard but a little overrated, i doubt he will be in the halve unless of injury.

Ok so what about his short range kicks and building pressure when we're in the opposition teams 20metee zone? He can't even grubber a ball..always goes out. Packs don't make him kick better lol

Absolutely, we have no issue getting into the 20, finishing is the problem!

 

[Merlot]

Redcliffe in the mix 4 Farnworth.suggested their willing 2 offer upto 500k.we'd need an extra 100k,to get him out of QLD?

 

[Leichardt61]

As i have always said,-- A half is the link between the forwards and backs. We have had weak attack and defence in the forwards, and slow and inafactive backs. To pinpoint Brooks as our problem was rediculous. AD tried hard but a little overrated, i doubt he will be in the halve unless of injury.

Ok so what about his short range kicks and building pressure when we're in the opposition teams 20metee zone? He can't even grubber a ball..always goes out. Packs don't make him kick better lol

Absolutely, we have no issue getting into the 20, finishing is the problem!

Back in 2018/2019 his kicking game and overall playing ability was fine, I remember his problem being he was great at forcing dropouts and building pressure but having trouble capitalising. But as soon as V'landy dropped the 6 again rule out of the blue early 2020 season Brooks has had a fair bit of trouble with his game.

 

[JD Tiger]

As i have always said,-- A half is the link between the forwards and backs. We have had weak attack and defence in the forwards, and slow and inafactive backs. To pinpoint Brooks as our problem was rediculous. AD tried hard but a little overrated, i doubt he will be in the halve unless of injury.

Ok so what about his short range kicks and building pressure when we're in the opposition teams 20metee zone? He can't even grubber a ball..always goes out. Packs don't make him kick better lol

Absolutely, we have no issue getting into the 20, finishing is the problem!

Back in 2018/2019 his kicking game and overall playing ability was fine, I remember his problem being he was great at forcing dropouts and building pressure but having trouble capitalising. But as soon as V'landy dropped the 6 again rule out of the blue early 2020 season Brooks has had a fair bit of trouble with his game.

It's strange isn't it? I remember reading on here somewhere (and I agreed with it) that the 'six again' rule change would be good for us (for Liddle and Brooks). It certainly didn't turn out that way.

Is Hastings good at fifth tackle options? If Hastings takes control, then hopefully it only goes to Brooks when he calls it really seeing something could be on. That might help him a lot.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Redcliffe in the mix 4 Farnworth.suggested their willing 2 offer upto 500k.we'd need an extra 100k,to get him out of QLD?

not worth that sort of coin 550k or 600k would have been better getting Cotric

 

[Lukic]

Brooks could play with the immortals and people would still say he needs more help around him deadset.

Good halfbacks make those around them better. A good organiser and game manager puts players in the right spots, structures the attack, puts in the right kicks and helps build pressure. Brooks doesn't do these things and it's why our pack is made to look worse than it is.

 

[Devon Head]

Bloke I work with and his mate were out on weekend and happened to bump into Paulo. Paulo knew said blokes mate through sports media circles and the trio began discussing things league in general. Bloke from work also a massive Tigers fan began sussing him out etc. Asked if he looked like signing with the Dolphins or did he have other offers/interest in mind.

Paulo mentioned unlikely he'll be at Eels due to current offer well below others currently available though said money isn't his only motivating factor. Said length of deal is one factor to consider given his age. Mentioned preference is to remain in Sydney though the Dolphins would naturally appeal to anyone given it's a start up. Asked would he ever consider Tigers as an option and he openly said sure why not? Said team is making some solid signings and putting together a pretty decent forward pack.

Take this info as you will as it's not first hand though the lad who gave me the info is a pretty straight down the line type.

 

[Eyeofthetiger 0]

Bloke I work with and his mate were out on weekend and happened to bump into Paulo. Paulo knew said blokes mate through sports media circles and the trio began discussing things league in general. Bloke from work also a massive Tigers fan began sussing him out etc. Asked if he looked like signing with the Dolphins or did he have other offers/interest in mind.

Paulo mentioned unlikely he'll be at Eels due to current offer well below others currently available though said money isn't his only motivating factor. Said length of deal is one factor to consider given his age. Mentioned preference is to remain in Sydney though the Dolphins would naturally appeal to anyone given it's a start up. Asked would he ever consider Tigers as an option and he openly said sure why not? Said team is making some solid signings and putting together a pretty decent forward pack.

Take this info as you will as it's not first hand though the lad who gave me the info is a pretty straight down the line type.

Eh nothing surprising. If we want him, we can get him. We have the cap space. It’s just about the right amount of $$$ to keep the cap balanced.

 

[tigerap]

Redcliffe in the mix 4 Farnworth.suggested their willing 2 offer upto 500k.we'd need an extra 100k,to get him out of QLD?

After early talks we are likely out for his signature....not prepared to offer more than a 3 year deal $400-$450 p.a. max...

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Bloke I work with and his mate were out on weekend and happened to bump into Paulo. Paulo knew said blokes mate through sports media circles and the trio began discussing things league in general. Bloke from work also a massive Tigers fan began sussing him out etc. Asked if he looked like signing with the Dolphins or did he have other offers/interest in mind.

Paulo mentioned unlikely he'll be at Eels due to current offer well below others currently available though said money isn't his only motivating factor. Said length of deal is one factor to consider given his age. Mentioned preference is to remain in Sydney though the Dolphins would naturally appeal to anyone given it's a start up. Asked would he ever consider Tigers as an option and he openly said sure why not? Said team is making some solid signings and putting together a pretty decent forward pack.

Take this info as you will as it's not first hand though the lad who gave me the info is a pretty straight down the line type.

Sounds like a done deal.

 

[Nelson]

Redcliffe in the mix 4 Farnworth.suggested their willing 2 offer upto 500k.we'd need an extra 100k,to get him out of QLD?

not worth that sort of coin 550k or 600k would have been better getting Cotric

Why? Farnworth is a better centre option than Cotric.

 

[Devon Head]

Bloke I work with and his mate were out on weekend and happened to bump into Paulo. Paulo knew said blokes mate through sports media circles and the trio began discussing things league in general. Bloke from work also a massive Tigers fan began sussing him out etc. Asked if he looked like signing with the Dolphins or did he have other offers/interest in mind.

Paulo mentioned unlikely he'll be at Eels due to current offer well below others currently available though said money isn't his only motivating factor. Said length of deal is one factor to consider given his age. Mentioned preference is to remain in Sydney though the Dolphins would naturally appeal to anyone given it's a start up. Asked would he ever consider Tigers as an option and he openly said sure why not? Said team is making some solid signings and putting together a pretty decent forward pack.

Take this info as you will as it's not first hand though the lad who gave me the info is a pretty straight down the line type.


Sounds like a done deal.

Sounds like he was hedging his bets every way possible though not often we have room and money for a player of his standard and them speak highly of the club. To even have a sniff Tigers would prob need cough up about 750k (bit more than Eels current offer but little less than the apparent Dolphins amount talked about). To me that's prob overs but naturally Tigers generally need to pay a little more than market value.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Bloke I work with and his mate were out on weekend and happened to bump into Paulo. Paulo knew said blokes mate through sports media circles and the trio began discussing things league in general. Bloke from work also a massive Tigers fan began sussing him out etc. Asked if he looked like signing with the Dolphins or did he have other offers/interest in mind.

Paulo mentioned unlikely he'll be at Eels due to current offer well below others currently available though said money isn't his only motivating factor. Said length of deal is one factor to consider given his age. Mentioned preference is to remain in Sydney though the Dolphins would naturally appeal to anyone given it's a start up. Asked would he ever consider Tigers as an option and he openly said sure why not? Said team is making some solid signings and putting together a pretty decent forward pack.

Take this info as you will as it's not first hand though the lad who gave me the info is a pretty straight down the line type.


Sounds like a done deal.

Sounds like he was hedging his bets every way possible though not often we have room and money for a player of his standard and them speak highly of the club. To even have a sniff Tigers would prob need cough up about 750k (bit more than Eels current offer but little less than the apparent Dolphins amount talked about). To me that's prob overs but naturally Tigers generally need to pay a little more than market value.

We were willing to pay Thompson 800

 

[Merlot]

how old would Paulo b ,if /when we get him