Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[cochise]

Michael Tannous looks promising,plus another couple,but as yet to young,.Then we have to keep them as all other clubs will swoop as we have done.Madden may be given a try,and i think Laurie would be great but until we get another FB that will be his position.We all hope Douiehi works out in the long run.

I am bullish on Tannous, much more so than Madden. Seems to have an air of arrogance about his play which is what a good half needs.


I like the look of Michael Tannous as well. Plays very direct with speed. Looks well balanced on his feet and has a great side step. Still young. Not sure what’s happening with reserve grade this year. He is named in the Balmain 2021 SG Ball team but was doing pre season with The NRL extended squad. I’m guessing 2022 at the earliest for NRL?


Madden is in the Top30 and a possibility for R1 depending on trial form. He will have to grab whatever opportunities in NRL with both hands as Tannous will be competing for a halves spot in 2022.

SG Ball age has increased to under 19’s this year. I’m guessing it’s because of how all the lower grades have been disrupted with COVID.

Development players for 2021 are Kelma Tuilagi, Reece Hoffmann, William Kei.
You’d imagine Tannous would get a development contract in 2022. Or if Walters moves to Brisbane, Hoffmann might get a 2021 Top 30 spot and Tannous a dev spot this year as we are thin in the halves. With 3 spots in the Top 30 still vacant anything could happen.

Interested to get your take on his strengths and weaknesses? Have you watched him in the junior ranks?


Sorry, I don’t have any great insight into his strengths and weaknesses. I do know a lower grade coach that is impressed by his game. I did notice from online videos of his games that he has plenty of speed and a great step. 2020 was very limited for live footy viewing.
[link text](https://youtu.be/2it97_GRM7g)

Thanks for that clip, he looks like a good prospect. Plenty of speed, a good step and he likes to play physical by the looks of it. Good signs.
Had to laugh at the bloke he passed the ball to at 2.11........he must of thought it was an away game that bloke?

It’s only junior footy of cause......but it does highlight how well balanced he is at speed and how direct his natural game is. Obviously there is a lot more than that to make it as an NRL half. Hopefully reserve grade happens this year and he can step up from SG Ball.
Looking forward to watching Madden in the trails this year. I think he played in last year trials against Penrith or the Warriors but didn’t impress from memory.

Madden played in the Penrith trial.


How did he look to you? I seem to remember he wasn’t near Brooks level. However Brooks regressed throughout 2020. Brooks did have a bad back in 2019 and 2020 which I think he has now gotten on top of.

He went ok, it was a hard game to judge on as we got dominated, Musgrove was the standout in that game.

We had nuffies on in the 2nd half from memory ..Penrith were pretty much almost full strength

Thats how I remember it too, Penrith didn't get on top until our young guys came on.

 

[happy_tiger]

Michael Tannous looks promising,plus another couple,but as yet to young,.Then we have to keep them as all other clubs will swoop as we have done.Madden may be given a try,and i think Laurie would be great but until we get another FB that will be his position.We all hope Douiehi works out in the long run.

I am bullish on Tannous, much more so than Madden. Seems to have an air of arrogance about his play which is what a good half needs.


I like the look of Michael Tannous as well. Plays very direct with speed. Looks well balanced on his feet and has a great side step. Still young. Not sure what’s happening with reserve grade this year. He is named in the Balmain 2021 SG Ball team but was doing pre season with The NRL extended squad. I’m guessing 2022 at the earliest for NRL?


Madden is in the Top30 and a possibility for R1 depending on trial form. He will have to grab whatever opportunities in NRL with both hands as Tannous will be competing for a halves spot in 2022.

SG Ball age has increased to under 19’s this year. I’m guessing it’s because of how all the lower grades have been disrupted with COVID.

Development players for 2021 are Kelma Tuilagi, Reece Hoffmann, William Kei.
You’d imagine Tannous would get a development contract in 2022. Or if Walters moves to Brisbane, Hoffmann might get a 2021 Top 30 spot and Tannous a dev spot this year as we are thin in the halves. With 3 spots in the Top 30 still vacant anything could happen.

Interested to get your take on his strengths and weaknesses? Have you watched him in the junior ranks?


Sorry, I don’t have any great insight into his strengths and weaknesses. I do know a lower grade coach that is impressed by his game. I did notice from online videos of his games that he has plenty of speed and a great step. 2020 was very limited for live footy viewing.
[link text](https://youtu.be/2it97_GRM7g)

Thanks for that clip, he looks like a good prospect. Plenty of speed, a good step and he likes to play physical by the looks of it. Good signs.
Had to laugh at the bloke he passed the ball to at 2.11........he must of thought it was an away game that bloke?

It’s only junior footy of cause......but it does highlight how well balanced he is at speed and how direct his natural game is. Obviously there is a lot more than that to make it as an NRL half. Hopefully reserve grade happens this year and he can step up from SG Ball.
Looking forward to watching Madden in the trails this year. I think he played in last year trials against Penrith or the Warriors but didn’t impress from memory.

Madden played in the Penrith trial.


How did he look to you? I seem to remember he wasn’t near Brooks level. However Brooks regressed throughout 2020. Brooks did have a bad back in 2019 and 2020 which I think he has now gotten on top of.

He went ok, it was a hard game to judge on as we got dominated, Musgrove was the standout in that game.

We had nuffies on in the 2nd half from memory ..Penrith were pretty much almost full strength

Thats how I remember it too, Penrith didn't get on top until our young guys came on.

Thought Penrith led 16-6 at HT from memory ..scored two real easy tries ....I remember soft tries ...my memory is full of them lol

 

[cochise]

Michael Tannous looks promising,plus another couple,but as yet to young,.Then we have to keep them as all other clubs will swoop as we have done.Madden may be given a try,and i think Laurie would be great but until we get another FB that will be his position.We all hope Douiehi works out in the long run.

I am bullish on Tannous, much more so than Madden. Seems to have an air of arrogance about his play which is what a good half needs.


I like the look of Michael Tannous as well. Plays very direct with speed. Looks well balanced on his feet and has a great side step. Still young. Not sure what’s happening with reserve grade this year. He is named in the Balmain 2021 SG Ball team but was doing pre season with The NRL extended squad. I’m guessing 2022 at the earliest for NRL?


Madden is in the Top30 and a possibility for R1 depending on trial form. He will have to grab whatever opportunities in NRL with both hands as Tannous will be competing for a halves spot in 2022.

SG Ball age has increased to under 19’s this year. I’m guessing it’s because of how all the lower grades have been disrupted with COVID.

Development players for 2021 are Kelma Tuilagi, Reece Hoffmann, William Kei.
You’d imagine Tannous would get a development contract in 2022. Or if Walters moves to Brisbane, Hoffmann might get a 2021 Top 30 spot and Tannous a dev spot this year as we are thin in the halves. With 3 spots in the Top 30 still vacant anything could happen.

Interested to get your take on his strengths and weaknesses? Have you watched him in the junior ranks?


Sorry, I don’t have any great insight into his strengths and weaknesses. I do know a lower grade coach that is impressed by his game. I did notice from online videos of his games that he has plenty of speed and a great step. 2020 was very limited for live footy viewing.
[link text](https://youtu.be/2it97_GRM7g)

Thanks for that clip, he looks like a good prospect. Plenty of speed, a good step and he likes to play physical by the looks of it. Good signs.
Had to laugh at the bloke he passed the ball to at 2.11........he must of thought it was an away game that bloke?

It’s only junior footy of cause......but it does highlight how well balanced he is at speed and how direct his natural game is. Obviously there is a lot more than that to make it as an NRL half. Hopefully reserve grade happens this year and he can step up from SG Ball.
Looking forward to watching Madden in the trails this year. I think he played in last year trials against Penrith or the Warriors but didn’t impress from memory.

Madden played in the Penrith trial.


How did he look to you? I seem to remember he wasn’t near Brooks level. However Brooks regressed throughout 2020. Brooks did have a bad back in 2019 and 2020 which I think he has now gotten on top of.

He went ok, it was a hard game to judge on as we got dominated, Musgrove was the standout in that game.

We had nuffies on in the 2nd half from memory ..Penrith were pretty much almost full strength

Thats how I remember it too, Penrith didn't get on top until our young guys came on.

Thought Penrith led 16-6 at HT from memory ..scored two real easy tries ....I remember soft tries ...my memory is full of them lol

With the year that has just passed that game seems a long time ago lol

 

[happy_tiger]

Michael Tannous looks promising,plus another couple,but as yet to young,.Then we have to keep them as all other clubs will swoop as we have done.Madden may be given a try,and i think Laurie would be great but until we get another FB that will be his position.We all hope Douiehi works out in the long run.

I am bullish on Tannous, much more so than Madden. Seems to have an air of arrogance about his play which is what a good half needs.


I like the look of Michael Tannous as well. Plays very direct with speed. Looks well balanced on his feet and has a great side step. Still young. Not sure what’s happening with reserve grade this year. He is named in the Balmain 2021 SG Ball team but was doing pre season with The NRL extended squad. I’m guessing 2022 at the earliest for NRL?


Madden is in the Top30 and a possibility for R1 depending on trial form. He will have to grab whatever opportunities in NRL with both hands as Tannous will be competing for a halves spot in 2022.

SG Ball age has increased to under 19’s this year. I’m guessing it’s because of how all the lower grades have been disrupted with COVID.

Development players for 2021 are Kelma Tuilagi, Reece Hoffmann, William Kei.
You’d imagine Tannous would get a development contract in 2022. Or if Walters moves to Brisbane, Hoffmann might get a 2021 Top 30 spot and Tannous a dev spot this year as we are thin in the halves. With 3 spots in the Top 30 still vacant anything could happen.

Interested to get your take on his strengths and weaknesses? Have you watched him in the junior ranks?


Sorry, I don’t have any great insight into his strengths and weaknesses. I do know a lower grade coach that is impressed by his game. I did notice from online videos of his games that he has plenty of speed and a great step. 2020 was very limited for live footy viewing.
[link text](https://youtu.be/2it97_GRM7g)

Thanks for that clip, he looks like a good prospect. Plenty of speed, a good step and he likes to play physical by the looks of it. Good signs.
Had to laugh at the bloke he passed the ball to at 2.11........he must of thought it was an away game that bloke?

It’s only junior footy of cause......but it does highlight how well balanced he is at speed and how direct his natural game is. Obviously there is a lot more than that to make it as an NRL half. Hopefully reserve grade happens this year and he can step up from SG Ball.
Looking forward to watching Madden in the trails this year. I think he played in last year trials against Penrith or the Warriors but didn’t impress from memory.

Madden played in the Penrith trial.


How did he look to you? I seem to remember he wasn’t near Brooks level. However Brooks regressed throughout 2020. Brooks did have a bad back in 2019 and 2020 which I think he has now gotten on top of.

He went ok, it was a hard game to judge on as we got dominated, Musgrove was the standout in that game.

We had nuffies on in the 2nd half from memory ..Penrith were pretty much almost full strength

Thats how I remember it too, Penrith didn't get on top until our young guys came on.

Thought Penrith led 16-6 at HT from memory ..scored two real easy tries ....I remember soft tries ...my memory is full of them lol

With the year that has just passed that game seems a long time ago lol

Remember it well ...if you look at the thread I was a cranky bugger as usual ...all these blokes playing for spots and they rolled over ...we were 1000 % better v the Warriors ....BJ's best game of the season ..covered in spiders

 

[Tiger_Steve]

Michael Tannous looks promising,plus another couple,but as yet to young,.Then we have to keep them as all other clubs will swoop as we have done.Madden may be given a try,and i think Laurie would be great but until we get another FB that will be his position.We all hope Douiehi works out in the long run.

I am bullish on Tannous, much more so than Madden. Seems to have an air of arrogance about his play which is what a good half needs.


I like the look of Michael Tannous as well. Plays very direct with speed. Looks well balanced on his feet and has a great side step. Still young. Not sure what’s happening with reserve grade this year. He is named in the Balmain 2021 SG Ball team but was doing pre season with The NRL extended squad. I’m guessing 2022 at the earliest for NRL?


Madden is in the Top30 and a possibility for R1 depending on trial form. He will have to grab whatever opportunities in NRL with both hands as Tannous will be competing for a halves spot in 2022.

SG Ball age has increased to under 19’s this year. I’m guessing it’s because of how all the lower grades have been disrupted with COVID.

Development players for 2021 are Kelma Tuilagi, Reece Hoffmann, William Kei.
You’d imagine Tannous would get a development contract in 2022. Or if Walters moves to Brisbane, Hoffmann might get a 2021 Top 30 spot and Tannous a dev spot this year as we are thin in the halves. With 3 spots in the Top 30 still vacant anything could happen.

Interested to get your take on his strengths and weaknesses? Have you watched him in the junior ranks?


Sorry, I don’t have any great insight into his strengths and weaknesses. I do know a lower grade coach that is impressed by his game. I did notice from online videos of his games that he has plenty of speed and a great step. 2020 was very limited for live footy viewing.
[link text](https://youtu.be/2it97_GRM7g)

Thanks for that clip, he looks like a good prospect. Plenty of speed, a good step and he likes to play physical by the looks of it. Good signs.
Had to laugh at the bloke he passed the ball to at 2.11........he must of thought it was an away game that bloke?

It’s only junior footy of cause......but it does highlight how well balanced he is at speed and how direct his natural game is. Obviously there is a lot more than that to make it as an NRL half. Hopefully reserve grade happens this year and he can step up from SG Ball.
Looking forward to watching Madden in the trails this year. I think he played in last year trials against Penrith or the Warriors but didn’t impress from memory.

Madden played in the Penrith trial.


How did he look to you? I seem to remember he wasn’t near Brooks level. However Brooks regressed throughout 2020. Brooks did have a bad back in 2019 and 2020 which I think he has now gotten on top of.

He went ok, it was a hard game to judge on as we got dominated, Musgrove was the standout in that game.

We had nuffies on in the 2nd half from memory ..Penrith were pretty much almost full strength

Thats how I remember it too, Penrith didn't get on top until our young guys came on.

Thought Penrith led 16-6 at HT from memory ..scored two real easy tries ....I remember soft tries ...my memory is full of them lol

With the year that has just passed that game seems a long time ago lol

I seem to remember you had some trouble entering the ground...

 

[happy_tiger]

Michael Tannous looks promising,plus another couple,but as yet to young,.Then we have to keep them as all other clubs will swoop as we have done.Madden may be given a try,and i think Laurie would be great but until we get another FB that will be his position.We all hope Douiehi works out in the long run.

I am bullish on Tannous, much more so than Madden. Seems to have an air of arrogance about his play which is what a good half needs.


I like the look of Michael Tannous as well. Plays very direct with speed. Looks well balanced on his feet and has a great side step. Still young. Not sure what’s happening with reserve grade this year. He is named in the Balmain 2021 SG Ball team but was doing pre season with The NRL extended squad. I’m guessing 2022 at the earliest for NRL?


Madden is in the Top30 and a possibility for R1 depending on trial form. He will have to grab whatever opportunities in NRL with both hands as Tannous will be competing for a halves spot in 2022.

SG Ball age has increased to under 19’s this year. I’m guessing it’s because of how all the lower grades have been disrupted with COVID.

Development players for 2021 are Kelma Tuilagi, Reece Hoffmann, William Kei.
You’d imagine Tannous would get a development contract in 2022. Or if Walters moves to Brisbane, Hoffmann might get a 2021 Top 30 spot and Tannous a dev spot this year as we are thin in the halves. With 3 spots in the Top 30 still vacant anything could happen.

Interested to get your take on his strengths and weaknesses? Have you watched him in the junior ranks?


Sorry, I don’t have any great insight into his strengths and weaknesses. I do know a lower grade coach that is impressed by his game. I did notice from online videos of his games that he has plenty of speed and a great step. 2020 was very limited for live footy viewing.
[link text](https://youtu.be/2it97_GRM7g)

Thanks for that clip, he looks like a good prospect. Plenty of speed, a good step and he likes to play physical by the looks of it. Good signs.
Had to laugh at the bloke he passed the ball to at 2.11........he must of thought it was an away game that bloke?

It’s only junior footy of cause......but it does highlight how well balanced he is at speed and how direct his natural game is. Obviously there is a lot more than that to make it as an NRL half. Hopefully reserve grade happens this year and he can step up from SG Ball.
Looking forward to watching Madden in the trails this year. I think he played in last year trials against Penrith or the Warriors but didn’t impress from memory.

Madden played in the Penrith trial.


How did he look to you? I seem to remember he wasn’t near Brooks level. However Brooks regressed throughout 2020. Brooks did have a bad back in 2019 and 2020 which I think he has now gotten on top of.

He went ok, it was a hard game to judge on as we got dominated, Musgrove was the standout in that game.

We had nuffies on in the 2nd half from memory ..Penrith were pretty much almost full strength

Thats how I remember it too, Penrith didn't get on top until our young guys came on.

Thought Penrith led 16-6 at HT from memory ..scored two real easy tries ....I remember soft tries ...my memory is full of them lol

With the year that has just passed that game seems a long time ago lol

I seem to remember you had some trouble entering the ground...

Are you going to have any issues getting into the SCG lads ??

Hope your going to wear some pink WT's gear

 

[cochise]

Michael Tannous looks promising,plus another couple,but as yet to young,.Then we have to keep them as all other clubs will swoop as we have done.Madden may be given a try,and i think Laurie would be great but until we get another FB that will be his position.We all hope Douiehi works out in the long run.

I am bullish on Tannous, much more so than Madden. Seems to have an air of arrogance about his play which is what a good half needs.


I like the look of Michael Tannous as well. Plays very direct with speed. Looks well balanced on his feet and has a great side step. Still young. Not sure what’s happening with reserve grade this year. He is named in the Balmain 2021 SG Ball team but was doing pre season with The NRL extended squad. I’m guessing 2022 at the earliest for NRL?


Madden is in the Top30 and a possibility for R1 depending on trial form. He will have to grab whatever opportunities in NRL with both hands as Tannous will be competing for a halves spot in 2022.

SG Ball age has increased to under 19’s this year. I’m guessing it’s because of how all the lower grades have been disrupted with COVID.

Development players for 2021 are Kelma Tuilagi, Reece Hoffmann, William Kei.
You’d imagine Tannous would get a development contract in 2022. Or if Walters moves to Brisbane, Hoffmann might get a 2021 Top 30 spot and Tannous a dev spot this year as we are thin in the halves. With 3 spots in the Top 30 still vacant anything could happen.

Interested to get your take on his strengths and weaknesses? Have you watched him in the junior ranks?


Sorry, I don’t have any great insight into his strengths and weaknesses. I do know a lower grade coach that is impressed by his game. I did notice from online videos of his games that he has plenty of speed and a great step. 2020 was very limited for live footy viewing.
[link text](https://youtu.be/2it97_GRM7g)

Thanks for that clip, he looks like a good prospect. Plenty of speed, a good step and he likes to play physical by the looks of it. Good signs.
Had to laugh at the bloke he passed the ball to at 2.11........he must of thought it was an away game that bloke?

It’s only junior footy of cause......but it does highlight how well balanced he is at speed and how direct his natural game is. Obviously there is a lot more than that to make it as an NRL half. Hopefully reserve grade happens this year and he can step up from SG Ball.
Looking forward to watching Madden in the trails this year. I think he played in last year trials against Penrith or the Warriors but didn’t impress from memory.

Madden played in the Penrith trial.


How did he look to you? I seem to remember he wasn’t near Brooks level. However Brooks regressed throughout 2020. Brooks did have a bad back in 2019 and 2020 which I think he has now gotten on top of.

He went ok, it was a hard game to judge on as we got dominated, Musgrove was the standout in that game.

We had nuffies on in the 2nd half from memory ..Penrith were pretty much almost full strength

Thats how I remember it too, Penrith didn't get on top until our young guys came on.

Thought Penrith led 16-6 at HT from memory ..scored two real easy tries ....I remember soft tries ...my memory is full of them lol

With the year that has just passed that game seems a long time ago lol

I seem to remember you had some trouble entering the ground...

I had forgotten all about that, that security guard didn't take a liking to me.

 

[Tiger_Steve]

Michael Tannous looks promising,plus another couple,but as yet to young,.Then we have to keep them as all other clubs will swoop as we have done.Madden may be given a try,and i think Laurie would be great but until we get another FB that will be his position.We all hope Douiehi works out in the long run.

I am bullish on Tannous, much more so than Madden. Seems to have an air of arrogance about his play which is what a good half needs.


I like the look of Michael Tannous as well. Plays very direct with speed. Looks well balanced on his feet and has a great side step. Still young. Not sure what’s happening with reserve grade this year. He is named in the Balmain 2021 SG Ball team but was doing pre season with The NRL extended squad. I’m guessing 2022 at the earliest for NRL?


Madden is in the Top30 and a possibility for R1 depending on trial form. He will have to grab whatever opportunities in NRL with both hands as Tannous will be competing for a halves spot in 2022.

SG Ball age has increased to under 19’s this year. I’m guessing it’s because of how all the lower grades have been disrupted with COVID.

Development players for 2021 are Kelma Tuilagi, Reece Hoffmann, William Kei.
You’d imagine Tannous would get a development contract in 2022. Or if Walters moves to Brisbane, Hoffmann might get a 2021 Top 30 spot and Tannous a dev spot this year as we are thin in the halves. With 3 spots in the Top 30 still vacant anything could happen.

Interested to get your take on his strengths and weaknesses? Have you watched him in the junior ranks?


Sorry, I don’t have any great insight into his strengths and weaknesses. I do know a lower grade coach that is impressed by his game. I did notice from online videos of his games that he has plenty of speed and a great step. 2020 was very limited for live footy viewing.
[link text](https://youtu.be/2it97_GRM7g)

Thanks for that clip, he looks like a good prospect. Plenty of speed, a good step and he likes to play physical by the looks of it. Good signs.
Had to laugh at the bloke he passed the ball to at 2.11........he must of thought it was an away game that bloke?

It’s only junior footy of cause......but it does highlight how well balanced he is at speed and how direct his natural game is. Obviously there is a lot more than that to make it as an NRL half. Hopefully reserve grade happens this year and he can step up from SG Ball.
Looking forward to watching Madden in the trails this year. I think he played in last year trials against Penrith or the Warriors but didn’t impress from memory.

Madden played in the Penrith trial.


How did he look to you? I seem to remember he wasn’t near Brooks level. However Brooks regressed throughout 2020. Brooks did have a bad back in 2019 and 2020 which I think he has now gotten on top of.

He went ok, it was a hard game to judge on as we got dominated, Musgrove was the standout in that game.

We had nuffies on in the 2nd half from memory ..Penrith were pretty much almost full strength

Thats how I remember it too, Penrith didn't get on top until our young guys came on.

Thought Penrith led 16-6 at HT from memory ..scored two real easy tries ....I remember soft tries ...my memory is full of them lol

With the year that has just passed that game seems a long time ago lol

I seem to remember you had some trouble entering the ground...

Are you going to have any issues getting into the SCG lads ??

Ongoing saga mate. I had tickets allocated but due to VOVID escalation tickets being reallocated. Still up in the air!!

 

[cochise]

Michael Tannous looks promising,plus another couple,but as yet to young,.Then we have to keep them as all other clubs will swoop as we have done.Madden may be given a try,and i think Laurie would be great but until we get another FB that will be his position.We all hope Douiehi works out in the long run.

I am bullish on Tannous, much more so than Madden. Seems to have an air of arrogance about his play which is what a good half needs.


I like the look of Michael Tannous as well. Plays very direct with speed. Looks well balanced on his feet and has a great side step. Still young. Not sure what’s happening with reserve grade this year. He is named in the Balmain 2021 SG Ball team but was doing pre season with The NRL extended squad. I’m guessing 2022 at the earliest for NRL?


Madden is in the Top30 and a possibility for R1 depending on trial form. He will have to grab whatever opportunities in NRL with both hands as Tannous will be competing for a halves spot in 2022.

SG Ball age has increased to under 19’s this year. I’m guessing it’s because of how all the lower grades have been disrupted with COVID.

Development players for 2021 are Kelma Tuilagi, Reece Hoffmann, William Kei.
You’d imagine Tannous would get a development contract in 2022. Or if Walters moves to Brisbane, Hoffmann might get a 2021 Top 30 spot and Tannous a dev spot this year as we are thin in the halves. With 3 spots in the Top 30 still vacant anything could happen.

Interested to get your take on his strengths and weaknesses? Have you watched him in the junior ranks?


Sorry, I don’t have any great insight into his strengths and weaknesses. I do know a lower grade coach that is impressed by his game. I did notice from online videos of his games that he has plenty of speed and a great step. 2020 was very limited for live footy viewing.
[link text](https://youtu.be/2it97_GRM7g)

Thanks for that clip, he looks like a good prospect. Plenty of speed, a good step and he likes to play physical by the looks of it. Good signs.
Had to laugh at the bloke he passed the ball to at 2.11........he must of thought it was an away game that bloke?

It’s only junior footy of cause......but it does highlight how well balanced he is at speed and how direct his natural game is. Obviously there is a lot more than that to make it as an NRL half. Hopefully reserve grade happens this year and he can step up from SG Ball.
Looking forward to watching Madden in the trails this year. I think he played in last year trials against Penrith or the Warriors but didn’t impress from memory.

Madden played in the Penrith trial.


How did he look to you? I seem to remember he wasn’t near Brooks level. However Brooks regressed throughout 2020. Brooks did have a bad back in 2019 and 2020 which I think he has now gotten on top of.

He went ok, it was a hard game to judge on as we got dominated, Musgrove was the standout in that game.

We had nuffies on in the 2nd half from memory ..Penrith were pretty much almost full strength

Thats how I remember it too, Penrith didn't get on top until our young guys came on.

Thought Penrith led 16-6 at HT from memory ..scored two real easy tries ....I remember soft tries ...my memory is full of them lol

With the year that has just passed that game seems a long time ago lol

I seem to remember you had some trouble entering the ground...

Are you going to have any issues getting into the SCG lads ??

Ongoing saga mate. I had tickets allocated but due to VOVID escalation tickets being reallocated. Still up in the air!!

They heard I was your guest so decided not to give you tickets.

 

[BZN]

As a financial planner, thats a little offensive. There are plenty of good ones out there that you don’t hear about. Its only the rogues that get the attention - all industries have them.

So who gets better returns. The guy who invests in dumb indexes with low fees or the guy who goes through you.

It's not a trick question. If you know your stuff you know the answer.

Earl, do some research on what a financial planner does. Its not all investment management. Read up!


My wife and myself have a very good financial advisor, he has saved us tenfold what he changes.
He is so through and explains every little aspect of what he does and why he does it.
We did a lot of research and spoke to lots of his clients and sort advise from other financial advisers before we chose the right one for ourselves.
Do plenty of research before you engage someone to look after your financial affairs.

It's so easy to lose $$$ without even trying @bathursttiger1 .
I was employed by a State Govt. Dept and paid the maximum amount I could into my superannuation fund, plus paid extra into a reserve fund.
By my mid 40's I was looking forward to retiring on a projected amount over a million $$$.
Soon after, the State Liberal Govt of the day stepped in and changed the super rules, which halved my super pay out.... just like that!
I still had a reasonable amount of $$$ in my super and I retired at age 57 and lived off the interest from my super.
Not long after the Global Financial Crisis came along and I lost 'heaps' more $$$ from my super.
I think my financial adviser at that time did his best, or did he?
My brother was smart enough at the time to have all his $$$ in the bank and lost zero.
I finally ended up with 1/4 of what I should have had.
So I have gone from what should have been a comfortable life to one where I have to consider twice every $ I spend, and will soon be forced to live as a grey nomad in a 14ft caravan until I can get into a Housing Commission house.

That's a real shame magpies1963

Hope you get some luck and win lotto

[/QUOTE]

Lotto... if your not in it you cant win it as they say.

 

[Tiger_Steve]

Michael Tannous looks promising,plus another couple,but as yet to young,.Then we have to keep them as all other clubs will swoop as we have done.Madden may be given a try,and i think Laurie would be great but until we get another FB that will be his position.We all hope Douiehi works out in the long run.

I am bullish on Tannous, much more so than Madden. Seems to have an air of arrogance about his play which is what a good half needs.


I like the look of Michael Tannous as well. Plays very direct with speed. Looks well balanced on his feet and has a great side step. Still young. Not sure what’s happening with reserve grade this year. He is named in the Balmain 2021 SG Ball team but was doing pre season with The NRL extended squad. I’m guessing 2022 at the earliest for NRL?


Madden is in the Top30 and a possibility for R1 depending on trial form. He will have to grab whatever opportunities in NRL with both hands as Tannous will be competing for a halves spot in 2022.

SG Ball age has increased to under 19’s this year. I’m guessing it’s because of how all the lower grades have been disrupted with COVID.

Development players for 2021 are Kelma Tuilagi, Reece Hoffmann, William Kei.
You’d imagine Tannous would get a development contract in 2022. Or if Walters moves to Brisbane, Hoffmann might get a 2021 Top 30 spot and Tannous a dev spot this year as we are thin in the halves. With 3 spots in the Top 30 still vacant anything could happen.

Interested to get your take on his strengths and weaknesses? Have you watched him in the junior ranks?


Sorry, I don’t have any great insight into his strengths and weaknesses. I do know a lower grade coach that is impressed by his game. I did notice from online videos of his games that he has plenty of speed and a great step. 2020 was very limited for live footy viewing.
[link text](https://youtu.be/2it97_GRM7g)

Thanks for that clip, he looks like a good prospect. Plenty of speed, a good step and he likes to play physical by the looks of it. Good signs.
Had to laugh at the bloke he passed the ball to at 2.11........he must of thought it was an away game that bloke?

It’s only junior footy of cause......but it does highlight how well balanced he is at speed and how direct his natural game is. Obviously there is a lot more than that to make it as an NRL half. Hopefully reserve grade happens this year and he can step up from SG Ball.
Looking forward to watching Madden in the trails this year. I think he played in last year trials against Penrith or the Warriors but didn’t impress from memory.

Madden played in the Penrith trial.


How did he look to you? I seem to remember he wasn’t near Brooks level. However Brooks regressed throughout 2020. Brooks did have a bad back in 2019 and 2020 which I think he has now gotten on top of.

He went ok, it was a hard game to judge on as we got dominated, Musgrove was the standout in that game.

We had nuffies on in the 2nd half from memory ..Penrith were pretty much almost full strength

Thats how I remember it too, Penrith didn't get on top until our young guys came on.

Thought Penrith led 16-6 at HT from memory ..scored two real easy tries ....I remember soft tries ...my memory is full of them lol

With the year that has just passed that game seems a long time ago lol

I seem to remember you had some trouble entering the ground...

Are you going to have any issues getting into the SCG lads ??

Ongoing saga mate. I had tickets allocated but due to VOVID escalation tickets being reallocated. Still up in the air!!

They heard I was your guest so decided not to give you tickets.

Security guards talk mate?

 

[cochise]

Michael Tannous looks promising,plus another couple,but as yet to young,.Then we have to keep them as all other clubs will swoop as we have done.Madden may be given a try,and i think Laurie would be great but until we get another FB that will be his position.We all hope Douiehi works out in the long run.

I am bullish on Tannous, much more so than Madden. Seems to have an air of arrogance about his play which is what a good half needs.


I like the look of Michael Tannous as well. Plays very direct with speed. Looks well balanced on his feet and has a great side step. Still young. Not sure what’s happening with reserve grade this year. He is named in the Balmain 2021 SG Ball team but was doing pre season with The NRL extended squad. I’m guessing 2022 at the earliest for NRL?


Madden is in the Top30 and a possibility for R1 depending on trial form. He will have to grab whatever opportunities in NRL with both hands as Tannous will be competing for a halves spot in 2022.

SG Ball age has increased to under 19’s this year. I’m guessing it’s because of how all the lower grades have been disrupted with COVID.

Development players for 2021 are Kelma Tuilagi, Reece Hoffmann, William Kei.
You’d imagine Tannous would get a development contract in 2022. Or if Walters moves to Brisbane, Hoffmann might get a 2021 Top 30 spot and Tannous a dev spot this year as we are thin in the halves. With 3 spots in the Top 30 still vacant anything could happen.

Interested to get your take on his strengths and weaknesses? Have you watched him in the junior ranks?


Sorry, I don’t have any great insight into his strengths and weaknesses. I do know a lower grade coach that is impressed by his game. I did notice from online videos of his games that he has plenty of speed and a great step. 2020 was very limited for live footy viewing.
[link text](https://youtu.be/2it97_GRM7g)

Thanks for that clip, he looks like a good prospect. Plenty of speed, a good step and he likes to play physical by the looks of it. Good signs.
Had to laugh at the bloke he passed the ball to at 2.11........he must of thought it was an away game that bloke?

It’s only junior footy of cause......but it does highlight how well balanced he is at speed and how direct his natural game is. Obviously there is a lot more than that to make it as an NRL half. Hopefully reserve grade happens this year and he can step up from SG Ball.
Looking forward to watching Madden in the trails this year. I think he played in last year trials against Penrith or the Warriors but didn’t impress from memory.

Madden played in the Penrith trial.


How did he look to you? I seem to remember he wasn’t near Brooks level. However Brooks regressed throughout 2020. Brooks did have a bad back in 2019 and 2020 which I think he has now gotten on top of.

He went ok, it was a hard game to judge on as we got dominated, Musgrove was the standout in that game.

We had nuffies on in the 2nd half from memory ..Penrith were pretty much almost full strength

Thats how I remember it too, Penrith didn't get on top until our young guys came on.

Thought Penrith led 16-6 at HT from memory ..scored two real easy tries ....I remember soft tries ...my memory is full of them lol

With the year that has just passed that game seems a long time ago lol

I seem to remember you had some trouble entering the ground...

Are you going to have any issues getting into the SCG lads ??

Ongoing saga mate. I had tickets allocated but due to VOVID escalation tickets being reallocated. Still up in the air!!

They heard I was your guest so decided not to give you tickets.

Security guards talk mate?

and to think I'd already dyed my beard pink lol

 

[TheDaBoss]

Can real estates kick goals

 

[bleedorange]

Michael Tannous looks promising,plus another couple,but as yet to young,.Then we have to keep them as all other clubs will swoop as we have done.Madden may be given a try,and i think Laurie would be great but until we get another FB that will be his position.We all hope Douiehi works out in the long run.

I am bullish on Tannous, much more so than Madden. Seems to have an air of arrogance about his play which is what a good half needs.


I like the look of Michael Tannous as well. Plays very direct with speed. Looks well balanced on his feet and has a great side step. Still young. Not sure what’s happening with reserve grade this year. He is named in the Balmain 2021 SG Ball team but was doing pre season with The NRL extended squad. I’m guessing 2022 at the earliest for NRL?


Madden is in the Top30 and a possibility for R1 depending on trial form. He will have to grab whatever opportunities in NRL with both hands as Tannous will be competing for a halves spot in 2022.

SG Ball age has increased to under 19’s this year. I’m guessing it’s because of how all the lower grades have been disrupted with COVID.

Development players for 2021 are Kelma Tuilagi, Reece Hoffmann, William Kei.
You’d imagine Tannous would get a development contract in 2022. Or if Walters moves to Brisbane, Hoffmann might get a 2021 Top 30 spot and Tannous a dev spot this year as we are thin in the halves. With 3 spots in the Top 30 still vacant anything could happen.

Interested to get your take on his strengths and weaknesses? Have you watched him in the junior ranks?


Sorry, I don’t have any great insight into his strengths and weaknesses. I do know a lower grade coach that is impressed by his game. I did notice from online videos of his games that he has plenty of speed and a great step. 2020 was very limited for live footy viewing.
[link text](https://youtu.be/2it97_GRM7g)

Thanks for that clip, he looks like a good prospect. Plenty of speed, a good step and he likes to play physical by the looks of it. Good signs.
Had to laugh at the bloke he passed the ball to at 2.11........he must of thought it was an away game that bloke?

It’s only junior footy of cause......but it does highlight how well balanced he is at speed and how direct his natural game is. Obviously there is a lot more than that to make it as an NRL half. Hopefully reserve grade happens this year and he can step up from SG Ball.
Looking forward to watching Madden in the trails this year. I think he played in last year trials against Penrith or the Warriors but didn’t impress from memory.

Madden played in the Penrith trial.


How did he look to you? I seem to remember he wasn’t near Brooks level. However Brooks regressed throughout 2020. Brooks did have a bad back in 2019 and 2020 which I think he has now gotten on top of.

He went ok, it was a hard game to judge on as we got dominated, Musgrove was the standout in that game.

We had nuffies on in the 2nd half from memory ..Penrith were pretty much almost full strength

Thats how I remember it too, Penrith didn't get on top until our young guys came on.

Thought Penrith led 16-6 at HT from memory ..scored two real easy tries ....I remember soft tries ...my memory is full of them lol

4-4 at ht

 

[Deleted member 3518]

Can real estates kick goals

Come one dude . A lot of guys have been pouring their heart out the last couple of days . It’s a little bit insensitive to be like “the moaning about your life forum “ is over there . I’m sure guys writing and moaning about never signing Pearce or Whoever , can wait a day or 2, so guys can get stuff off their chest .
Holidays can be a rough time . Shows some class mate

 

[happy_tiger]

Michael Tannous looks promising,plus another couple,but as yet to young,.Then we have to keep them as all other clubs will swoop as we have done.Madden may be given a try,and i think Laurie would be great but until we get another FB that will be his position.We all hope Douiehi works out in the long run.

I am bullish on Tannous, much more so than Madden. Seems to have an air of arrogance about his play which is what a good half needs.


I like the look of Michael Tannous as well. Plays very direct with speed. Looks well balanced on his feet and has a great side step. Still young. Not sure what’s happening with reserve grade this year. He is named in the Balmain 2021 SG Ball team but was doing pre season with The NRL extended squad. I’m guessing 2022 at the earliest for NRL?


Madden is in the Top30 and a possibility for R1 depending on trial form. He will have to grab whatever opportunities in NRL with both hands as Tannous will be competing for a halves spot in 2022.

SG Ball age has increased to under 19’s this year. I’m guessing it’s because of how all the lower grades have been disrupted with COVID.

Development players for 2021 are Kelma Tuilagi, Reece Hoffmann, William Kei.
You’d imagine Tannous would get a development contract in 2022. Or if Walters moves to Brisbane, Hoffmann might get a 2021 Top 30 spot and Tannous a dev spot this year as we are thin in the halves. With 3 spots in the Top 30 still vacant anything could happen.

Interested to get your take on his strengths and weaknesses? Have you watched him in the junior ranks?


Sorry, I don’t have any great insight into his strengths and weaknesses. I do know a lower grade coach that is impressed by his game. I did notice from online videos of his games that he has plenty of speed and a great step. 2020 was very limited for live footy viewing.
[link text](https://youtu.be/2it97_GRM7g)

Thanks for that clip, he looks like a good prospect. Plenty of speed, a good step and he likes to play physical by the looks of it. Good signs.
Had to laugh at the bloke he passed the ball to at 2.11........he must of thought it was an away game that bloke?

It’s only junior footy of cause......but it does highlight how well balanced he is at speed and how direct his natural game is. Obviously there is a lot more than that to make it as an NRL half. Hopefully reserve grade happens this year and he can step up from SG Ball.
Looking forward to watching Madden in the trails this year. I think he played in last year trials against Penrith or the Warriors but didn’t impress from memory.

Madden played in the Penrith trial.


How did he look to you? I seem to remember he wasn’t near Brooks level. However Brooks regressed throughout 2020. Brooks did have a bad back in 2019 and 2020 which I think he has now gotten on top of.

He went ok, it was a hard game to judge on as we got dominated, Musgrove was the standout in that game.

We had nuffies on in the 2nd half from memory ..Penrith were pretty much almost full strength

Thats how I remember it too, Penrith didn't get on top until our young guys came on.

Thought Penrith led 16-6 at HT from memory ..scored two real easy tries ....I remember soft tries ...my memory is full of them lol

4-4 at ht

Seriously ...well there you go ...these acid flashbacks ...I don't know lol

 

[happy_tiger]

Michael Tannous looks promising,plus another couple,but as yet to young,.Then we have to keep them as all other clubs will swoop as we have done.Madden may be given a try,and i think Laurie would be great but until we get another FB that will be his position.We all hope Douiehi works out in the long run.

I am bullish on Tannous, much more so than Madden. Seems to have an air of arrogance about his play which is what a good half needs.


I like the look of Michael Tannous as well. Plays very direct with speed. Looks well balanced on his feet and has a great side step. Still young. Not sure what’s happening with reserve grade this year. He is named in the Balmain 2021 SG Ball team but was doing pre season with The NRL extended squad. I’m guessing 2022 at the earliest for NRL?


Madden is in the Top30 and a possibility for R1 depending on trial form. He will have to grab whatever opportunities in NRL with both hands as Tannous will be competing for a halves spot in 2022.

SG Ball age has increased to under 19’s this year. I’m guessing it’s because of how all the lower grades have been disrupted with COVID.

Development players for 2021 are Kelma Tuilagi, Reece Hoffmann, William Kei.
You’d imagine Tannous would get a development contract in 2022. Or if Walters moves to Brisbane, Hoffmann might get a 2021 Top 30 spot and Tannous a dev spot this year as we are thin in the halves. With 3 spots in the Top 30 still vacant anything could happen.

Interested to get your take on his strengths and weaknesses? Have you watched him in the junior ranks?


Sorry, I don’t have any great insight into his strengths and weaknesses. I do know a lower grade coach that is impressed by his game. I did notice from online videos of his games that he has plenty of speed and a great step. 2020 was very limited for live footy viewing.
[link text](https://youtu.be/2it97_GRM7g)

Thanks for that clip, he looks like a good prospect. Plenty of speed, a good step and he likes to play physical by the looks of it. Good signs.
Had to laugh at the bloke he passed the ball to at 2.11........he must of thought it was an away game that bloke?

It’s only junior footy of cause......but it does highlight how well balanced he is at speed and how direct his natural game is. Obviously there is a lot more than that to make it as an NRL half. Hopefully reserve grade happens this year and he can step up from SG Ball.
Looking forward to watching Madden in the trails this year. I think he played in last year trials against Penrith or the Warriors but didn’t impress from memory.

Madden played in the Penrith trial.


How did he look to you? I seem to remember he wasn’t near Brooks level. However Brooks regressed throughout 2020. Brooks did have a bad back in 2019 and 2020 which I think he has now gotten on top of.

He went ok, it was a hard game to judge on as we got dominated, Musgrove was the standout in that game.

We had nuffies on in the 2nd half from memory ..Penrith were pretty much almost full strength

Thats how I remember it too, Penrith didn't get on top until our young guys came on.

Thought Penrith led 16-6 at HT from memory ..scored two real easy tries ....I remember soft tries ...my memory is full of them lol

With the year that has just passed that game seems a long time ago lol

I seem to remember you had some trouble entering the ground...

Are you going to have any issues getting into the SCG lads ??

Ongoing saga mate. I had tickets allocated but due to VOVID escalation tickets being reallocated. Still up in the air!!

They heard I was your guest so decided not to give you tickets.

Completely understandable as well .....biosecurity or no biosecurity

 

[Newtown]

What on earth happened to this thread?

Financial planning...Mbye's apathy....

I saw all the new posts and 'presumed' we had signed someone 🙂

With some of the players Wests Tigers have signed in the past they have shown they are not great financial planners either.

 

[happy_tiger]

What on earth happened to this thread?

Financial planning...Mbye's apathy....

I saw all the new posts and 'presumed' we had signed someone 🙂

With some of the players Wests Tigers have signed in the past they have shown they are not great financial planners either.

I dunno ...those players having been laughing their asses off all the way to the bank ever since

 

[cqtiger]

Stop talking about financial garbage please

Invest in realestate because god isn’t making any more of it

China is