Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Fade.To.Black]

I would not trade Billy walters at all. Honest player and if liddle goes down we know he can handle hooker.

I would take the risk.

Hes out for the bulk of 2021.
Hes not required nor will he be staying in 2022
He can rehab close to family

There may be a trade or $$$ advantage in it for us.

I understand we have a cover for him in Docker-Clay?

Walters seems a nice bloke (like his dad) but really not a great requirement for us.

I think we have another 2 to get by the end of this month?

My feeling is, it will be between Fitzgibbon, Robert-Davis or Ty Rodwell?

And one more at end of June.

Fitzgibbon looks super quick in the clips I’ve seen of him. Like the Fox. Looks the goods.

What about Gabbie (or is it Gebbie) from PNG? Is he here yet?

Gebbie, haven’t heard about him for a while?

Gebbie is this year's version of Curtis Rona. Or the 'game-changer' we were supposed to get last year.
There's been more unconfirmed sightings of Gebbie than of the Loch Ness monster.
Would be very surprised if he ever laces up a boot for our club.


I’m not confident either. I want to see a photo with him holding today’s paper .

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[Magpie1969]

So we have 3 spots left in the top 30 and Fitzgibbon, Robert-Davis or Ty Rodwell could
Nab one of these spots.

Also Walters may leave to the Broncos opening up another spot unless
Part of a trade.

Back row options LL Cool J, Blore, Garner, Chee Kam and T Simpkins

Locks options Twal and Big O (both prop options well)

Seems a lock is a position we still need to fill but not much options.

Is T Simpkins an option at lock?

Very excited about the season ahead. Recruited very well. Finally speed
In the backline and some experience in the pack.

Also a real leader in Tamou. Astute buy.

 

[tigger19]

I heard Rodwell did not travel with the team to Tamworth,not sure if he is injured or not around anymore

 

[boonboon]

3-4 positions left assuming Walters goes 4

1 winger

1 hooker

1 backrower

The 4th position held for what becomes available and is needed in the middle of the season

 

[the_third]

It’s why the average games played for an NRL player is under 50.

That’s an amazing stat isn’t it.

 

[carltonleach]

Has anyone else noticed that billy Walters Wikipedia page has him down as plays for Brisbane broncos? And also says he formerly played for storm and tigers?

 

[tigerap]

Has anyone else noticed that billy Walters Wikipedia page has him down as plays for Brisbane broncos? And also says he formerly played for storm and tigers?

Anyone can update Wikipedia

 

[Sabre]

Has anyone else noticed that billy Walters Wikipedia page has him down as plays for Brisbane broncos? And also says he formerly played for storm and tigers?

Anyone can update Wikipedia

Yep, just check Cameron Smith's page.
Has him playing for us now.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

There's a lot of opinions in this thread at the moment about Jake and Jock. From what I've seen I believe they're both going to be stars in the next couple of years.

We play the Chooks next week in a second tier trial.

Jake and Jock will hopefully play and answer all our questions.


I thought the chooks trial was for player with less than 12 NRL games - that was what was originally put up - may have changed. However there would still be some great talent on show from both teams.

Less than 12 games last season so players of any experience are eligible

Joseph Suali might get a run for chooks

 

[carltonleach]

Has anyone else noticed that billy Walters Wikipedia page has him down as plays for Brisbane broncos? And also says he formerly played for storm and tigers?

Anyone can update Wikipedia

Yep, just check Cameron Smith's page.
Has him playing for us now.

Hahahaha classic!!! I never knew u could do things like that ay aha

 

[tigerballs]

Just on my previous post,I will give you a small example of what Im talking about...
Many years ago back when I was playing,we had a great kid playing in our juniors,he was strong,quick and loved playing rugby league..he went through to being an outstanding young player from u/12 through to u/18s..
Our fg needed a fullback to play for us as ours was out injured,they opted to give him a shot at fg because of how great he was playing..he played well the first week and he was given another chance the following week against the team who were leading the comp,he got hammered a couple of times and played completely opposite than the week before..
He went back to his age group and didnt even do well there...why ? he had his confidence knocked out of him by bigger hardened fgraders and never really recovered...
thats why you dont put all your faith into the young guys until they can prove they can handle the big arena....

I hear what your saying mate , and in principle I agree to an extent . Where I differ is , these kids are training with the first grade squad in full contact from the moment they get identified as being elite. Look at all the SG ball kids who were there all pre season . Throw in diet , training regimen, off field stuff , like how to deal with media , fans , leeches , their money etc , they just arnt even the same as 10 years ago , let alone 20 .
And even then most teams (not us under previous coaches not named sheens) will still blood them slowly . I think Simpkin will be an impact player. I think Laurie is too small at the moment , and Simpkins needs to hit the gym hard , as he has the natural size , but I would doubt the strength . Blore is ready to go , so is Stefano. I don’t know about Madden. We will see in the trials .
It’s

Thanks for your reply strongee and I agree that its much,much more professional for the kids these days and care is given in many areas of their life and not just footy...
My actual point was that some kids are more mentally and physically tough than others at their age,some develop a lot later,and you are right the coaching and development staff have a much more careful eye on them...
I can remember an incident a few years back when we had Matt Groat with us and he showed a lot of potential as a youngster ready for fg,JWH put a shot on him and I dont think Groat was ever the same since...just my take on things and I do appreciate you showing me the difference in my time playing up until now,all I can say is I wish I had the same technical and training staff back then that they have now...cheers mate...

Yea . Totally agree with you . I just think that’s identified way earlier . Mate I played with a 28 year old who , stepped out of the way when this big bopper was charging back at us . Made me look real stupid as I was next to him , and he went clean through. And if I’m honest , the reason I missed as well , was I was deciding how I was going to tackle him, instead of just tackling him .So age isn’t really a thing. If they don’t have it they don’t have it . I don’t think thier confidence is going to be ruined in first grade in today’s game . They do full contact mid week in 2021. And it’s pretty intense .

You are right, that age doesn’t matter. But to counter a component of your argument, confidence does, regardless of age.
The thing with confidence is it’s a case of the cart before the horse. Some can build up their confidence through sheer belief, rare, as most people build up their confidence as a result of their successful actions.

The problem with first grade, or any top level comp in sport is these opportunities are limited and can have much greater bearings then anything that occurs in lower grade.

It’s why I can’t stand all the general bagging of players in general. Nearly everyone of those kids have the talent to be a superstar. It’s just believing you can do it (without over believing) that sets the kids or the adults apart.

When Steve Renouf first played top level he was a terrible defender. Didn't really take him that long to become one of the greats.

 

[Cultured_Bogan]

3-4 positions left assuming Walters goes 4

1 winger

1 hooker

1 backrower

The 4th position held for what becomes available and is needed in the middle of the season

Me personally, I'd be looking at another half instead of winger. I would guess that Madge will look at Mbye like a Mr. fix it now with the arrival of Laurie so that covers two of those positions.

 

[iwasright]

A lot of people make me laugh on this forum but not like the way @THE_POM makes me laugh

Not Smoking Gun hey, okay.

Hard to believe though when it looks like a duck, walks like a duck, quacks like a duck and again with this post, even writes to read with the attitude of that same duck.

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I wouldn't mind meeting Smoking Gun. If smoking gun is still on here please msg me

 

[TheDaBoss]

A lot of people make me laugh on this forum but not like the way @THE_POM makes me laugh

Not Smoking Gun hey, okay.

Hard to believe though when it looks like a duck, walks like a duck, quacks like a duck and again with this post, even writes to read with the attitude of that same duck.
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I wouldn't mind meeting Smoking Gun. If smoking gun is still on here please msg me

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[the_third]

Has anyone else noticed that billy Walters Wikipedia page has him down as plays for Brisbane broncos? And also says he formerly played for storm and tigers?

Anyone can update Wikipedia

Yep, just check Cameron Smith's page.
Has him playing for us now.

That’s solid gold

 

[sleeve]

I am confident that Laurie will be a great fullback, but this is a crucial position in the side. I would like us to sign a dual purpose back that can cover FB in the case of suspension , or injury . We had little success with the players tried last year.

 

[twentyforty]

I am confident that Laurie will be a great fullback, but this is a crucial position in the side. I would like us to sign a dual purpose back that can cover FB in the case of suspension , or injury . We had little success with the players tried last year.

Isaako?

 

[TigerWest]

I am confident that Laurie will be a great fullback, but this is a crucial position in the side. I would like us to sign a dual purpose back that can cover FB in the case of suspension , or injury . We had little success with the players tried last year.

Mbye, is already here?

Unless someone comes on the market, I think we would bring a few of the train and trial or development guys up e.g. Fitzgibbon, ZDC etc

 

[sleeve]

I am confident that Laurie will be a great fullback, but this is a crucial position in the side. I would like us to sign a dual purpose back that can cover FB in the case of suspension , or injury . We had little success with the players tried last year.

Mbye, is already here?

Unless someone come on the market, I think we would would bring a few of the train and trial blokes up, or development guys e.g. Fitzgibbon, ZDC etc

Yes a development player might do the job, but the names you mentioned don't appear as yet to capable in the role. Mbye did not work last year, and as seen with Teddy,Paps,LM,Edwards etc ,the way the FB combines with the 6,7, and 9 is a big part of the attack in all games. Lets hope for no injuries.

 

[Ultimate Warrior]

A lot of people make me laugh on this forum but not like the way @THE_POM makes me laugh

Not Smoking Gun hey, okay.

Hard to believe though when it looks like a duck, walks like a duck, quacks like a duck and again with this post, even writes to read with the attitude of that same duck.
>
I wouldn't mind meeting Smoking Gun. If smoking gun is still on here please msg me

Maybe he should be renamed: I can’t believe it’s not the Smoking Gun? Or is that too American?