Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[BAGNF05]

Only for a very short time.

The Tigers pack in general has more youth in it.

Stefano
Twal
Papaii
Musgrave

All young

Stefano and Papali’i are solid NRL prospects/stars. The other pair are just plodding in a bottom four team. Rose coloured glasses around here. Where’s Melbourne sitting?

 

[BAGNF05]

?? Your joking me ain't you? Did you watch the last two Storm games? Kaufusi and the Bromich brothers are past it. They will bring experience but they are already a step behind.

Jamaine Isaako? You kidding me.

I'd take our team anytime of the day.

Over 20 successful seasons (running second in the Comp) and you’re judging Melbourne players on two games against strong opposition?

Their team isn’t finalised yet.

 

[batboy]

Stefano and Papali’i are solid NRL prospects/stars. The other pair are just plodding in a bottom four team. Rose coloured glasses around here. Where’s Melbourne sitting?

Musgrove been playing eons above Stefano this year...

 

[BAGNF05]

One hard running prop and a class back rower away from making the 8 next season. Need some depth backrowers as well Topine from the dogs would be a good value Signing

And an x-factor outside back. You confident this club can get that done? I’m more confident with Sheens and a couple of recent signings, but my guess is we’ll waste those good signings by being too reliant on them for 2-3 years.

 

[BAGNF05]

Musgrove been playing eons above Stefano this year...

We’ve won 3/11. Stefano is coming back from a pretty bad ankle.

 

[Viking Warrior]

And an x-factor outside back. You confident this club can get that done? I’m more confident with Sheens and a couple of recent signings, but my guess is we’ll waste those good signings by being too reliant on them for 2-3 years.

That young center from manly could be our next elite center in the next couple of years

 

[Odessa]

From what I have observed Jacko and Brooks seem to back each other so what fans feel is of little consequence. So carry on I guess.

Jacko $650K ayear Brooks 600K ?

 

[getagrip]

Three of his forwards have multiple rings. Needs some backs and I believe he will find them. He’s always found success.

Doesn't affect their running.

 

[BAGNF05]

That young center from manly could be our next elite center in the next couple of years

Why isn’t he in first grade? If you’re good enough you’re old enough. Seen suaalii lately

 

[BAGNF05]

Jacko $650K ayear Brooks 600K ?

In the NFL players restructure deals to suit their club. Brooks would win a lot over by doing so.

 

[GCfan]

You wonder why people started up another forum when every second post here gets highjacked by a Brooks dig. Iam not defending him as a player, I am just sick of the broken record style posting that goes on. Surely everything that possibly be can said about Brooks has been said ten times.

10,000 times

 

[tigerballs]

Why isn’t he in first grade? If you’re good enough you’re old enough. Seen suaalii lately

Think he might be talking about Koula. He's a gun.

 

[weststigerman]

Why isn’t he in first grade? If you’re good enough you’re old enough. Seen suaalii lately

I think he’s just only just turned 17.

 

[jadtiger]

In the NFL players restructure deals to suit their club. Brooks would win a lot over by doing so.

Lawrence did that after he realised that he was getting to much so he extended his contract and took a lesser amount per annum

 

[Odessa]

10,000 times

Is there another forum ? Not on league unlimited ?

 

[Merlot]

Lawrence did that after he realised that he was getting to much so he extended his contract and took a lesser amount per annum

sure Lawrence,well busted then. Traded,money 4 time .yet still put in.good peoples the Lawrences,salt of the earth

 

[BAGNF05]

Think he might be talking about Koula. He's a gun.

Nah didn’t we sign a young guy, feledy?

 

[BAGNF05]

I think he’s just only just turned 17.

Good luck to the kid, few boxes to tick yet before he takes on NRL, then we’ve probably got 50 games of education.

 

[Odessa]

10,000 times

Just had a look it needs another 10 years to build up

 

[balmain boy]

Tim spoke for over 3 hours and was very generous with his time. Emma Lawrence was the interviewer. He spoke very well as usual but when asked about the Junior Reps he was quite positive & Young was the one mentioned. He did say they are starting to see more rugby school kids coming through to league (e.g. Illias to Souths and presumably others from schools like Joeys to WTs). He was particularly happy with the numbers that applied for Junior Reps this year across the board.

Made some interesting comments:

• Prefers the term "supporter" to "fan" as fans blow from side to side!
• He views the ability to attack more important than defence (referenced 2005) with individual players;
• Whilst he may not always agree with the coach, he would never steamroll them with his views a la other clubs;
• He is not keen to risk AD come back this year ("knees are like wet cement") or others that have recently had knee issues such as Blore but the club will listen to the medicos about any clearance;
• Pretty sure Crichton was mentioned that WTs had had discussions but a lot of this can be their manager driving up prices with their existing club;
• Doesn't believe young talent should be asking for the inflated amounts their managers are seeking until they prove themselves into their mid-late 20s - I certainly got the impression he is not a fan (or should I say 'supporter') of quite of few of these managers!;
• Frustration pointed out around the timing of COE but certainly wasn't indicating that he thought it will change things overnight but a "nice to have" attracting future talent;
• The club does have a plan to get back to glory days - I must admit I wasn't clear exactly what that was but there were a few distractions in the room.

Anyway, probably haven't given the forum any new observations with this post. I did think he spoke impressively and positively (without rose coloured glasses) which gave me hope. There were no inappropriate stories and the ones he did tell were quite funny. He hung around after he finished to talk to people who went up and thanked him for the night.

Certainly, he has his heart in the right place. He was asked how long he was going to stay at the club and he joked that it was a contract for 3 years but that it can be as short as one year these days or if all goes well hopefully extended.

What interview was this??