Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[earl]

Whoever said something along the lines of: “only the tigers would sign away madden then lose brooks” what’s next weeks lotto numbers??

It looked that way and sounded that way but the situation changes. I'm pretty upbeat about this. It appears decisions are being made even if it is the players making those decisions.

We need some changes.

 

[Coastie_Tiger]

Or Sheens has played check mate. We are only going to get a favourable outcome by publicly backing Brooks and talking him up for an extension. We don't want to come across as desperate

I posted something very similar the other day Sheens is hardly going to downplay wanting to hold on to Brooks. He wants to have his best hand at the negotiating table whether that be by extension ala Lawrence style or a negotiated exit.

 

[earl]

“I know he’s got a year to go on his contract and I know it’s worth about $900,000 but the Newcastle Knights are absolutely desperate to sign him and they’re throwing everything at him" - Rothfield

Wasn't Rothfield suggesting only a couple of months ago that Brooks was on $1.1M next year?

My take is they've paid top dollar and we wouldn't. So Sheens is thinking 600ik per season whereas he gets a million next year plus Newcastle are paying 900k for several years on top of that.

To me it's a classic example of not getting into the bidding war because it's not worth it.

 

[Pbulk]

@THE_POM lots of chat from Newcastle about Frizell wanting to go to? Any chance TS is meeting with him in the UK?

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

I don't mean a rush and I don't even mean signing them. It's more about choosing who we sign if any of them.

It will get done eventually though.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Go for Moses and Dylan Brown

 

[PJ_]

Somethings happening to my legs. They won't stop dancing.
Hope this news is correct.

 

[earl]

It will get done eventually though.

Agreed but I don't know what will happen. Do you ? It appeared to me Brooks was staying but the news yesterday seemed like there was a good chance Brooks was gonski and the POM today basically confirmed it.

Maybe a better way to phrase this is asking is the following spine good enough for us:-

1. Laurie
6. Doueihi
7. Hastings
9. Api

Do we have any backup as well ?

 

[PJ_]

RUOK? @pawsandclaws1

 

[PJ_]

Agreed but I don't know what will happen. Do you ? It appeared to me Brooks was staying but the news yesterday seemed like there was a good chance Brooks was gonski and the POM today basically confirmed it.

Maybe a better way to phrase this is asking is the following spine good enough for us:-

1. Laurie
6. Doueihi
7. Hastings
9. Api

Do we have any backup as well ?

Need a lebo halfback. That ok with you?

😅joking bro

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Agreed but I don't know what will happen. Do you ? It appeared to me Brooks was staying but the news yesterday seemed like there was a good chance Brooks was gonski and the POM today basically confirmed it.

Maybe a better way to phrase this is asking is the following spine good enough for us:-

1. Laurie
6. Doueihi
7. Hastings
9. Api

Do we have any backup as well ?

At present Brooks gone for 2024 not 2023
if we can get Frizell for brooks 2023 then release him
If you get Staines for Peachey
Staines to fullback
Douhie to centre
Laurie to 6
Hastings to 7

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Danny Levi is off to the Raiders, Rua will get his shot. Nu Brown I don't expect to be at the club, his management came to us twice for a upgrade on the contract he was offered & the club wouldn't budge. If Brooks leave I see Hastings going to 7, but Sheens thinks he's an outright 13.

Thanks @THE_POM I wonder given the current situation whether TS could see Jake Clifford as a reform project like Scott Prince. Clifford has the talent & immense kicking game, just needs someone like Sheens/Benji/Farah to harness it.

 

[earl]

Need a lebo halfback. That ok with you?

😅joking bro

I don't like Moses.

 

[earl]

At present Brooks gone for 2024 not 2023
if we can get Frizell for brooks 2023 then release him
If you get Staines for Peachey
Staines to fullback
Douhie to centre
Laurie to 6
Hastings to 7

Mate - I thought you'd have a break down. Hopefully we let Brooks go for next season.

We need a Leb in the halves but not Moses.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

I don't like Moses.

Moses is pretty good, he would go well with Sheens, Brad Arthur can't coach

 

[PJ_]

I don't like Moses.

Doesn't sit right with me either.
His exit left a real bad taste, unforgivable imo

 

[PabloX]

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No love for Laurie

Or Turbo...

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Mate - I thought you'd have a break down. Hopefully we let Brooks go for next season.

We need a Leb in the halves but not Moses.

mate dissapointed if brooks leaves for 2024 but cant blame him if he chases the cash and it is not like sheens didnt want him so there is a difference
2024 halves pairing of Moses and Laurie
centres Naden and Douhie
Hastings at lock
Not too bad a side

 

[batboy]

Klemmer deal seems just a formality but with the Brooks news a I expect a delay in an announcement as a swap in some degree will be discussed. Leniu as mentioned previously has better options in front of him, not ruling us out, but highly unlikely. Expecting at least 3 more players to be gone from current top 30 before or during pre-season, Gildart, Peachey & Simpkin. Wouldn't be shocked if Maumalo ended up elsewhere also.

Speaking of Maumalo, Is there any word on Jimmy Ngutlik?
Out of all our OB's he looks more likely to me...

Still got a ways to go, But has plenty going for him...
Decent size, Strength - Speed....

 

[earl]

Moses is pretty good, he would go well with Sheens, Brad Arthur can't coach

It all comes down to cost but I don't like bringing back players who screwed us over.

Hastings and Doueihi in the halves. A forward pack that can actually score points. Hopefully some quality juniors coming through and we can get rid of the under performers over time.