Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[JC99]

Here’s a great example of what Harry can do. In this Twitter thread you see him give Brooks good space to attack, get Eiso rolling forward with a perfect pass, run himself and get us in attacking position and then fire two beautiful passes to brooks to set up the try.

The bloke has it all. Let’s not pretend his service isn’t good. The example are all here https://twitter.com/rlwriters/status/1348791654015123462?s=21

Anyway a bit off topic so rant over lol

All of that is from midfield or beyond mate . You are literally proving my point . I am not talking about who is the superior player . I’m talking about getting your forwards onto the ball in situations where they really shouldn’t . And the reason Liddle does this , is he’s a far bigger threat when he scoots out because he’s way faster than Harry.

Liddle service is fast as all get out off the deck and accurate . But Harry is the more complete player . But he has weakness . Most notably his ruck manipulation, in the dirty end . Everybody has weakness mate .
And I think liddles style is better for the current makeup of the team. But I am nervous about his body and weak first contact in defence . But he looks way bigger this year . So we will see .
Liddle equals poor mans Damien Cook . Harry equals poor mans Cam Smith . This is all I’m saying .

Firstly, Harry is far more dangerous running the football, it’s probably the best part of his game so not sure why you think it’s his biggest weakness he ran the ball more than any other hooker in 2020. He makes far more line breaks when running the footy too.

As for service to the big fellas, his service is good as shown, his passes are just as good if he’s standing 30 metres further back there’s really no difference, he has that cam smith pass where it’s right in front of the props almost looks forward. Liddle has good passing for sure but if brooks struggles again it’ll be all for nothing and not sure he can control a game like Harry.

Whatever mate , I couldn’t be bothered anymore . I’m trying to be objective , and these are things I watched with a keen eye , last year, and Liddle the previous 2.Especially when the hype train , left the station. If your not even going to admit that Liddles speed out of dummy half is better , than your just lying to yourself now . Liddle is a line break threat every time he gets out . A clean break . I get it . Harry’s was your favourite player . You think he’s the bees knees . I personally don’t . I think he’s above average . And I will wait to reserve judgement , as one thing I know about this game , is how quickly perceptions can change. Like , if Liddle plays to his potential , the general opinion of him around here in 7 months .especially if he signs for say , the dogs . I think Liddle is a gun . Everything I’ve seen of him suggests it . And , he’s our gun . He’s a tigers junior .

Liddle is super fast, but right now Harry is a bigger threat running the footy. When did Liddle come to tigers? I know he was at Wyong for a while grew up playing there.

Harry is not a Wests Tiger any more so I don’t care.

That’s fine but let’s not pretend Liddle is better than him right now. Hoping he gets that good cause I’m a definite fan of his.

No one said that . I said I think Liddle is a better pure 9. And I think a lot of people agree . Grant is a superior player . That’s it .

That statement makes 0 sense. Liddle is a better dummy half than Harry, who’s a dummy half, but Harry is also a better player? You’re saying that Liddle is better at the same position that Harry plays which means you would pick him there first which means you think he’s a better player - unless you think Harry should be somewhere else. The whole thing is an oxymoron.

Champ , I’ve already explained the logic and where I stand . Plenty of people have understood it , and agree with it . You’re going around in circles for what to somehow prove yourself right on a point I’ve already stated I don’t agree with . That’s it . If you want clarification go back through the thread otherwise move on , cause I’m not explaining myself again .

Just because you explained it doesn’t mean it’s right ‘champ’.

 

[Coastie_Tiger]

This is my take on the McInnes situation, presumably the club & Madge want him. My thoughts are this initially to play 13, give Liddle & Simpkins a crack at the shared hooking roll this season and assess them both but more so Liddle. If there are any doubts Liddle is off contract let him walk, then they can revert back to McInnes starting hooker and move to 13 when Simpkins comes on until Simpkins is ready for the full time gig. McInnes is good in either position I saw him say in an interview his preferred was 9 but also enjoyed 13. He’s a quality player with an impeccable attitude we’d be lucky to have him anywhere and he’d improve us massively

 

[Tigerlily]

This is my take on the McInnes situation, presumably the club & Madge want him. My thoughts are this initially to play 13, give Liddle & Simpkins a crack at the shared hooking roll this season and assess them both but more so Liddle. If there are any doubts Liddle is off contract let him walk, then they can revert back to McInnes starting hooker and move to 13 when Simpkins comes on until Simpkins is ready for the full time gig. McInnes is good in either position I saw him say in an interview his preferred was 9 but also enjoyed 13. He’s a quality player with an impeccable attitude we’d be lucky to have him anywhere and he’d improve us massively

I take it you mean Simpkin.😏

 

[KevB]

Here’s a great example of what Harry can do. In this Twitter thread you see him give Brooks good space to attack, get Eiso rolling forward with a perfect pass, run himself and get us in attacking position and then fire two beautiful passes to brooks to set up the try.

The bloke has it all. Let’s not pretend his service isn’t good. The example are all here https://twitter.com/rlwriters/status/1348791654015123462?s=21

Anyway a bit off topic so rant over lol

All of that is from midfield or beyond mate . You are literally proving my point . I am not talking about who is the superior player . I’m talking about getting your forwards onto the ball in situations where they really shouldn’t . And the reason Liddle does this , is he’s a far bigger threat when he scoots out because he’s way faster than Harry.

Liddle service is fast as all get out off the deck and accurate . But Harry is the more complete player . But he has weakness . Most notably his ruck manipulation, in the dirty end . Everybody has weakness mate .
And I think liddles style is better for the current makeup of the team. But I am nervous about his body and weak first contact in defence . But he looks way bigger this year . So we will see .
Liddle equals poor mans Damien Cook . Harry equals poor mans Cam Smith . This is all I’m saying .

Firstly, Harry is far more dangerous running the football, it’s probably the best part of his game so not sure why you think it’s his biggest weakness he ran the ball more than any other hooker in 2020. He makes far more line breaks when running the footy too.

As for service to the big fellas, his service is good as shown, his passes are just as good if he’s standing 30 metres further back there’s really no difference, he has that cam smith pass where it’s right in front of the props almost looks forward. Liddle has good passing for sure but if brooks struggles again it’ll be all for nothing and not sure he can control a game like Harry.

Whatever mate , I couldn’t be bothered anymore . I’m trying to be objective , and these are things I watched with a keen eye , last year, and Liddle the previous 2.Especially when the hype train , left the station. If your not even going to admit that Liddles speed out of dummy half is better , than your just lying to yourself now . Liddle is a line break threat every time he gets out . A clean break . I get it . Harry’s was your favourite player . You think he’s the bees knees . I personally don’t . I think he’s above average . And I will wait to reserve judgement , as one thing I know about this game , is how quickly perceptions can change. Like , if Liddle plays to his potential , the general opinion of him around here in 7 months .especially if he signs for say , the dogs . I think Liddle is a gun . Everything I’ve seen of him suggests it . And , he’s our gun . He’s a tigers junior .

Liddle is super fast, but right now Harry is a bigger threat running the footy. When did Liddle come to tigers? I know he was at Wyong for a while grew up playing there.

Harry is not a Wests Tiger any more so I don’t care.

That’s fine but let’s not pretend Liddle is better than him right now. Hoping he gets that good cause I’m a definite fan of his.

No one said that . I said I think Liddle is a better pure 9. And I think a lot of people agree . Grant is a superior player . That’s it .

You sound like my wife mate ?

 

[Coastie_Tiger]

This is my take on the McInnes situation, presumably the club & Madge want him. My thoughts are this initially to play 13, give Liddle & Simpkins a crack at the shared hooking roll this season and assess them both but more so Liddle. If there are any doubts Liddle is off contract let him walk, then they can revert back to McInnes starting hooker and move to 13 when Simpkins comes on until Simpkins is ready for the full time gig. McInnes is good in either position I saw him say in an interview his preferred was 9 but also enjoyed 13. He’s a quality player with an impeccable attitude we’d be lucky to have him anywhere and he’d improve us massively

I take it you mean Simpkin.?

I’m already confused them and he’s been here two weeks ?

 

[Rusty]

This is my take on the McInnes situation, presumably the club & Madge want him. My thoughts are this initially to play 13, give Liddle & Simpkins a crack at the shared hooking roll this season and assess them both but more so Liddle. If there are any doubts Liddle is off contract let him walk, then they can revert back to McInnes starting hooker and move to 13 when Simpkins comes on until Simpkins is ready for the full time gig. McInnes is good in either position I saw him say in an interview his preferred was 9 but also enjoyed 13. He’s a quality player with an impeccable attitude we’d be lucky to have him anywhere and he’d improve us massively

SPOT ON!!

 

[Deleted member 3518]

Here’s a great example of what Harry can do. In this Twitter thread you see him give Brooks good space to attack, get Eiso rolling forward with a perfect pass, run himself and get us in attacking position and then fire two beautiful passes to brooks to set up the try.

The bloke has it all. Let’s not pretend his service isn’t good. The example are all here https://twitter.com/rlwriters/status/1348791654015123462?s=21

Anyway a bit off topic so rant over lol

All of that is from midfield or beyond mate . You are literally proving my point . I am not talking about who is the superior player . I’m talking about getting your forwards onto the ball in situations where they really shouldn’t . And the reason Liddle does this , is he’s a far bigger threat when he scoots out because he’s way faster than Harry.

Liddle service is fast as all get out off the deck and accurate . But Harry is the more complete player . But he has weakness . Most notably his ruck manipulation, in the dirty end . Everybody has weakness mate .
And I think liddles style is better for the current makeup of the team. But I am nervous about his body and weak first contact in defence . But he looks way bigger this year . So we will see .
Liddle equals poor mans Damien Cook . Harry equals poor mans Cam Smith . This is all I’m saying .

Firstly, Harry is far more dangerous running the football, it’s probably the best part of his game so not sure why you think it’s his biggest weakness he ran the ball more than any other hooker in 2020. He makes far more line breaks when running the footy too.

As for service to the big fellas, his service is good as shown, his passes are just as good if he’s standing 30 metres further back there’s really no difference, he has that cam smith pass where it’s right in front of the props almost looks forward. Liddle has good passing for sure but if brooks struggles again it’ll be all for nothing and not sure he can control a game like Harry.

Whatever mate , I couldn’t be bothered anymore . I’m trying to be objective , and these are things I watched with a keen eye , last year, and Liddle the previous 2.Especially when the hype train , left the station. If your not even going to admit that Liddles speed out of dummy half is better , than your just lying to yourself now . Liddle is a line break threat every time he gets out . A clean break . I get it . Harry’s was your favourite player . You think he’s the bees knees . I personally don’t . I think he’s above average . And I will wait to reserve judgement , as one thing I know about this game , is how quickly perceptions can change. Like , if Liddle plays to his potential , the general opinion of him around here in 7 months .especially if he signs for say , the dogs . I think Liddle is a gun . Everything I’ve seen of him suggests it . And , he’s our gun . He’s a tigers junior .

Liddle is super fast, but right now Harry is a bigger threat running the footy. When did Liddle come to tigers? I know he was at Wyong for a while grew up playing there.

Harry is not a Wests Tiger any more so I don’t care.

That’s fine but let’s not pretend Liddle is better than him right now. Hoping he gets that good cause I’m a definite fan of his.

No one said that . I said I think Liddle is a better pure 9. And I think a lot of people agree . Grant is a superior player . That’s it .

That statement makes 0 sense. Liddle is a better dummy half than Harry, who’s a dummy half, but Harry is also a better player? You’re saying that Liddle is better at the same position that Harry plays which means you would pick him there first which means you think he’s a better player - unless you think Harry should be somewhere else. The whole thing is an oxymoron.

Champ , I’ve already explained the logic and where I stand . Plenty of people have understood it , and agree with it . You’re going around in circles for what to somehow prove yourself right on a point I’ve already stated I don’t agree with . That’s it . If you want clarification go back through the thread otherwise move on , cause I’m not explaining myself again .

Just because you explained it doesn’t mean it’s right ‘champ’.

LOL you’re desperate to right arnt you . And your not . Because there isn’t one . It’s an opinion . That’s it . I don’t agree with yours . So let it go , for the third time

 

[Deleted member 3518]

Here’s a great example of what Harry can do. In this Twitter thread you see him give Brooks good space to attack, get Eiso rolling forward with a perfect pass, run himself and get us in attacking position and then fire two beautiful passes to brooks to set up the try.

The bloke has it all. Let’s not pretend his service isn’t good. The example are all here https://twitter.com/rlwriters/status/1348791654015123462?s=21

Anyway a bit off topic so rant over lol

All of that is from midfield or beyond mate . You are literally proving my point . I am not talking about who is the superior player . I’m talking about getting your forwards onto the ball in situations where they really shouldn’t . And the reason Liddle does this , is he’s a far bigger threat when he scoots out because he’s way faster than Harry.

Liddle service is fast as all get out off the deck and accurate . But Harry is the more complete player . But he has weakness . Most notably his ruck manipulation, in the dirty end . Everybody has weakness mate .
And I think liddles style is better for the current makeup of the team. But I am nervous about his body and weak first contact in defence . But he looks way bigger this year . So we will see .
Liddle equals poor mans Damien Cook . Harry equals poor mans Cam Smith . This is all I’m saying .

Firstly, Harry is far more dangerous running the football, it’s probably the best part of his game so not sure why you think it’s his biggest weakness he ran the ball more than any other hooker in 2020. He makes far more line breaks when running the footy too.

As for service to the big fellas, his service is good as shown, his passes are just as good if he’s standing 30 metres further back there’s really no difference, he has that cam smith pass where it’s right in front of the props almost looks forward. Liddle has good passing for sure but if brooks struggles again it’ll be all for nothing and not sure he can control a game like Harry.

Whatever mate , I couldn’t be bothered anymore . I’m trying to be objective , and these are things I watched with a keen eye , last year, and Liddle the previous 2.Especially when the hype train , left the station. If your not even going to admit that Liddles speed out of dummy half is better , than your just lying to yourself now . Liddle is a line break threat every time he gets out . A clean break . I get it . Harry’s was your favourite player . You think he’s the bees knees . I personally don’t . I think he’s above average . And I will wait to reserve judgement , as one thing I know about this game , is how quickly perceptions can change. Like , if Liddle plays to his potential , the general opinion of him around here in 7 months .especially if he signs for say , the dogs . I think Liddle is a gun . Everything I’ve seen of him suggests it . And , he’s our gun . He’s a tigers junior .

Liddle is super fast, but right now Harry is a bigger threat running the footy. When did Liddle come to tigers? I know he was at Wyong for a while grew up playing there.

Harry is not a Wests Tiger any more so I don’t care.

That’s fine but let’s not pretend Liddle is better than him right now. Hoping he gets that good cause I’m a definite fan of his.

No one said that . I said I think Liddle is a better pure 9. And I think a lot of people agree . Grant is a superior player . That’s it .

You sound like my wife mate ?

What ? It’s more of a reflection on yourself than me mate .

 

[BAGNF05]

Lots of people saying McInnes would be lock for us but is that what the club thinks? I’m pretty certain he wants to play hooker over lock.

I think our interest in him was to play lock. The club see a Radley type ball playing lock as the biggest priority so that is where I think we were looking at McInnes playing.

That doesn't mean McInnes wants to play lock.

I don’t know how I feel about him at lock, personally I think he’s better at hooker. He’s a great defender but I have visions of him being whacked multiple times trying to run the ball out of his own end. He’s not as evasive as Murray and doesn’t have the size of Radley who’s just built better for running the footy.

I have to agree. Not keen on him on the sort of coin being bandied around. He’s a warrior and consistent footy player but on upwards of 700K I feel like you want some individual brilliance or someone who will win you a game with some magic. I like him just worried we’re looking at him as a marquee signing.

 

[sleeve]

I hope daine Laurie is as good as everyone on here makes him out to be

Is he a 9
Because hookers are all the talk at the moment

I see Laurie as a player like Preston Cambell or a Matty Bowen or even a Ben Barba style
If he can get anywhere near this quality of player then we have a keeper

Our whole spine needs talking about ......

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[Deleted member 3518]

Lots of people saying McInnes would be lock for us but is that what the club thinks? I’m pretty certain he wants to play hooker over lock.

I think our interest in him was to play lock. The club see a Radley type ball playing lock as the biggest priority so that is where I think we were looking at McInnes playing.

That doesn't mean McInnes wants to play lock.

I don’t know how I feel about him at lock, personally I think he’s better at hooker. He’s a great defender but I have visions of him being whacked multiple times trying to run the ball out of his own end. He’s not as evasive as Murray and doesn’t have the size of Radley who’s just built better for running the footy.

I have to agree. Not keen on him on the sort of coin being bandied around. He’s a warrior and consistent footy player but on upwards of 700K I feel like you want some individual brilliance or someone who will win you a game with some magic. I like him just worried we’re looking at him as a marquee signing.

I think he’s a great player , but I agree with you. I guess we just have to trust the staff and the plan they have in place .

 

[4jtigers]

I hope daine Laurie is as good as everyone on here makes him out to be

Is he a 9
Because hookers are all the talk at the moment

I see Laurie as a player like Preston Cambell or a Matty Bowen or even a Ben Barba style
If he can get anywhere near this quality of player then we have a keeper

Our whole spine needs talking about ......

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[sleeve]

Harry Grant has goooooone! Let’s move on. I hope Liddle is ready he is 24, it’s now or never. Simkins is a talent but may need another offseason before he is ready to defend in the middle for a full NRL season.

Ihope not ,or another lost superstar,becauseof the inability of the club to recognise and hold talent . Ilike Madge as a coach,but i doubt his ability in selecting talent,.

 

[Deleted member 3518]

Harry Grant has goooooone! Let’s move on. I hope Liddle is ready he is 24, it’s now or never. Simkins is a talent but may need another offseason before he is ready to defend in the middle for a full NRL season.

Ihope not ,or another lost superstar,becauseof the inability of the club to recognise and hold talent . Ilike Madge as a coach,but i doubt his ability in selecting talent,.

Why ? He’s unearthed a lot of players both here and the bunnies. He’s also the one who identified Simpkin to begin with , and got him down here . Seems a bit counter intuitive doesn’t it .

 

[The_Patriot]

Yeah I have no doubt in Maguire's ability to recruit talent. He is building from the ground up. It'll be obvious sooner or later that he has strengthened the club.

 

[hobbo1]

I hope daine Laurie is as good as everyone on here makes him out to be

Is he a 9
Because hookers are all the talk at the moment

I see Laurie as a player like Preston Cambell or a Matty Bowen or even a Ben Barba style
If he can get anywhere near this quality of player then we have a keeper

Our whole spine needs talking about ......

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[sleeve]

Yeah I have no doubt in Maguire's ability to recruit talent. He is building from the ground up. It'll be obvious sooner or later that he has strengthened the club.

Hartigans influence is been profound.Before he came is when we got loaded with sub-standared players,.Hartigan is responsible for Laurie and the new additions not the 2nd rate players before his recruitment.

 

[Deleted member 3518]

Yeah I have no doubt in Maguire's ability to recruit talent. He is building from the ground up. It'll be obvious sooner or later that he has strengthened the club.

Hartigans influence is been profound.Before he came is when we got loaded with sub-standared players,.Hartigan is responsible for Laurie and the new additions not the 2nd rate players before his recruitment.

True , but it was Madge who closed Simpkin . Simpkin has stated that multiple times .

 

[crazycat]

I think staggs is 22 creighton is 20 both great in attack both ordinary defenders wouldn’t so no to either of them

Defense can be trained, though it takes awhile to improve. Also were not good at defense unless we just focus on it (we did beat Melbourne once 6-4 winning on defense).

I still look at both these players and go "another Center". I don't see them as Wingers and the only position I see them being in is Fullback OR with Kotoni Staggs in the second row/lock. For that reason I would go Kotoni closer to the front with Tamou and Ofanague... (wonder how Joe O and Staggs get along).

With the cap going to 9 Million, I think Angus Cricheon would be my preference on the lot. We need to sort out our front row and see if Brooks can play behind a pack that can deliver.

Stagg in the second row/lock ? no chance. We had the worst and slowest backline in the game last year,and JTJ is the only addition except for Madden who most prefer Doeihi, (though i don't) at 5/8. and Cini who people say can't tackle and is Penrith bound.Kepoa ? maybe but what do you do with all our favourite utility players,Momo,Mbye,TT,and Doeihi who seem unable to find a regular position owing to lack of speed or ability.

Answer: who is David Nofo?

Seriously we have David Nofo and we had Robert Jennings who were both fast players.
Being fast does not mean your a weapon.
Sure it helps, yet we saw Chris Lawrence demonstrate its more then Speed (sheens always had a plan to get Chris into space Unmarked).

Nofo appeared Among the fastest. Not the fastest, he was there. While I totally agree with re-signing him speed on the backline wont do it alone.
Infact our past fast Backlines and speedsters
Helped us ignore our problems in defense and team structure. If we could pull out a Korobet, JAC or Tukali every year, sure we can focus on speed.

Instead we have to play real league. Us vs Parra, when the going got tough we gave our all...and lost. If we dont win the midfield, a speedy backline will be rundown by the more mobile Hookers. Why because we will be starting 40m out and not 10m out.

 

[PJ_]

I hope daine Laurie is as good as everyone on here makes him out to be

Is he a 9
Because hookers are all the talk at the moment

I see Laurie as a player like Preston Cambell or a Matty Bowen or even a Ben Barba style
If he can get anywhere near this quality of player then we have a keeper

Our whole spine needs talking about ......

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