Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[mikey]

Egan Butcher seems a likely prospect. Does anyone have thoughts on him as a possible acquisition?

On the halves, if Brooks has another poor year, I reckon they will be pushing him out the door for 2022. I think (and hope) he will go up a level in '21 though now that Benji has moved on.

If we have go forward he should go OK. However, if we have it and he doesn't fire it's time for a new half.

 

[TigerWest]

Egan Butcher seems a likely prospect. Does anyone have thoughts on him as a possible acquisition?


On the halves, if Brooks has another poor year, I reckon they will be pushing him out the door for 2022. I think (and hope) he will go up a level in '21 though now that Benji has moved on.

If we have go forward he should go OK. However, if we have it and he doesn't fire it's time for a new half.

Agree, he has had enough time, how long has he got till contract is up?

 

[sleeve]

We need another half ,Brooks and Douihi might do the job,but we are a bit skinny on replacements in the case of injury,Fullback and halve are crucial,.Now reynolds has gone it changes our plans,

 

[TigerWest]

We need another half ,Brooks and Douihi might do the job,but we are a bit skinny on replacements in the case of injury,Fullback and halve are crucial,.Now reynolds has gone it changes our plans,

We have got Madden , will be interesting how he will go, could solve the issue or not😃

 

[Shooter Mcgavin]

No to Milford
No to Widdop
No to Drinkwater

Long term spine hopefully

1- Laurie
6- AD
7- Brooks (last chance, otherwise Madden/other)
9- Simpkin/Liddle

 

[weststigerman]

Widdop would block the path for AD.

I'd like to see what he does when he's able to focus on one position and this one is his natural one. He has a lot to work on particularly defensively but he seems to have the raw skills.

We still have Madden, Walters, and Talau for cover if needed.

I'm more concerned about wing, fullback and second row. If we don't get Laurie this year, AD is 5/8 and Mbye is injured, who plays fullback?

 

[avocadoontoast]

If Laurie doesn't come and Mbye is our only fullback option, we do need some sort of back up at 1 and/or 6. Madden is also our only backup half.

Not saying Widdop or Milford is the answer at all, but we're a bit thin in those areas.

 

[TigerWest]

Widdop would block the path for AD.

I'd like to see what he does when he's able to focus on one position and this one is his natural one. He has a lot to work on particularly defensively but he seems to have the raw skills.

We still have Madden, Walters, and Talau for cover if needed.

I'm more concerned about wing, fullback and second row. If we don't get Laurie this year, AD is 5/8 and Mbye is injured, who plays fullback?

Talau, Nofo, AJ?

 

[sleeve]

I hope so Tw.Halves copped a lot of injuries last year,Munster,Keary,Townsed,Thomson,Moylan,and more spend time on sidelines..With the big boppers in the game its a dangerous position.

 

[gallagher]

Widdop would block the path for AD.

I'd like to see what he does when he's able to focus on one position and this one is his natural one. He has a lot to work on particularly defensively but he seems to have the raw skills.

We still have Madden, Walters, and Talau for cover if needed.

I'm more concerned about wing, fullback and second row. If we don't get Laurie this year, AD is 5/8 and Mbye is injured, who plays fullback?

Widdop would only bloke someone's path of he's playing better than him. Your basically saying don't buy anyone better than who we got.

 

[TillLindemann]

Is there any truth to the Edene Gebbie rumours I wonder? Because I just noticed he was named in the PNG Hunters pre-season squad a couple of weeks ago.

https://postcourier.com.pg/png-hunters-2021-pre-season-squad-named/

 

[Balmainian]

Widdop would block the path for AD.

I'd like to see what he does when he's able to focus on one position and this one is his natural one. He has a lot to work on particularly defensively but he seems to have the raw skills.

We still have Madden, Walters, and Talau for cover if needed.

I'm more concerned about wing, fullback and second row. If we don't get Laurie this year, AD is 5/8 and Mbye is injured, who plays fullback?

Talau, Nofo, AJ?

Wingers We have Nof, Momo, Talau, Kepaoa, Madden
How many do we need?

 

[weststigerman]

Widdop would block the path for AD.

I'd like to see what he does when he's able to focus on one position and this one is his natural one. He has a lot to work on particularly defensively but he seems to have the raw skills.

We still have Madden, Walters, and Talau for cover if needed.

I'm more concerned about wing, fullback and second row. If we don't get Laurie this year, AD is 5/8 and Mbye is injured, who plays fullback?

Widdop would only bloke someone's path of he's playing better than him. Your basically saying don't buy anyone better than who we got.

Players with high potential need to play first grade to improve.

Widdop will not come here to play reserve grade, and I don't think he's any better than Doueihi right now.

 

[TillLindemann]

Widdop would block the path for AD.

I'd like to see what he does when he's able to focus on one position and this one is his natural one. He has a lot to work on particularly defensively but he seems to have the raw skills.

We still have Madden, Walters, and Talau for cover if needed.

I'm more concerned about wing, fullback and second row. If we don't get Laurie this year, AD is 5/8 and Mbye is injured, who plays fullback?

Talau, Nofo, AJ?

Wingers We have Nof, Momo, Talau, Kepaoa, Madden
How many do we need?

To be fair a few of those aren't wingers

 

[weststigerman]

Widdop would block the path for AD.

I'd like to see what he does when he's able to focus on one position and this one is his natural one. He has a lot to work on particularly defensively but he seems to have the raw skills.

We still have Madden, Walters, and Talau for cover if needed.

I'm more concerned about wing, fullback and second row. If we don't get Laurie this year, AD is 5/8 and Mbye is injured, who plays fullback?

Talau, Nofo, AJ?

Talau and AJ are centres. They've been playing on the wing because we don't have any other wingers.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Is there any truth to the Edene Gebbie rumours I wonder? Because I just noticed he was named in the PNG Hunters pre-season squad a couple of weeks ago.

https://postcourier.com.pg/png-hunters-2021-pre-season-squad-named/

The coach of the Hunters confirmed Edene is not with his squad and is at WTs. It's all in this thread.

 

[weststigerman]

Widdop would block the path for AD.

I'd like to see what he does when he's able to focus on one position and this one is his natural one. He has a lot to work on particularly defensively but he seems to have the raw skills.

We still have Madden, Walters, and Talau for cover if needed.

I'm more concerned about wing, fullback and second row. If we don't get Laurie this year, AD is 5/8 and Mbye is injured, who plays fullback?

Talau, Nofo, AJ?

Wingers We have Nof, Momo, Talau, Kepaoa, Madden
How many do we need?

Yikes, Madden on the wing?

 

[AnonTiger]

Seem to recall insideman posted about Gebbie 4 weeks ago.... just had a chat with insideman some interesting info.... Tamou to be named Captain this week, this has upset Mbye who may follow grub out the door... Tigers still in the hunt for fox, just a media bluff Lee's comments.

 

[momo_amp_medo]

Widdop would block the path for AD.

I'd like to see what he does when he's able to focus on one position and this one is his natural one. He has a lot to work on particularly defensively but he seems to have the raw skills.

We still have Madden, Walters, and Talau for cover if needed.

I'm more concerned about wing, fullback and second row. If we don't get Laurie this year, AD is 5/8 and Mbye is injured, who plays fullback?

Talau, Nofo, AJ?

Or Gabbie

 

[hammertime]

If Laurie doesn't come and Mbye is our only fullback option, we do need some sort of back up at 1 and/or 6. Madden is also our only backup half.

Not saying Widdop or Milford is the answer at all, but we're a bit thin in those areas.

Madden, Walters and Talau are backup halves. If Mbye gets injured, Douleigh would shift back there.

Noffa can also play fb in a pinch and gebbie.