Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[mike]

Just watched face to face with James graham he mentioned he wants to get into coaching I wonder how he would go as a forwards coach for us would certainly get them fired up

I would take him for sure. He had everything as a player youd want in a coach, smart, hard working, hard and inspiring captain

Absolutely, so would I. He would instil some tenacity in the team. Extremely good work ethic.

 

[Deleted member 3518]

Everyone I know in professional rugby league rates the Townsend Signing extremely highly. Interesting that the average supporter doesn't. I personally didn't think it was great. Will be intersting to see how it turns out

3 years is way too long. He's a defensive liability and offers less and less in attack every time he plays. He's not as bad as some people say but he just doesn't make sense as a signing for cowboys.

It does it , they have a 17-18 year old ear marked for 1sts , who they can stick next to him for the next 3 years, to learn how to control a game .

We should have had Matt Johns/ or Andrew johns pr Brett Kimmorley ,on permanent pay roll from 2013 just to teach brooks . Instead of having to learn from the benji show , and mr no Gatorade , and whatever fight between the warring factions at the time .

 

[Nelson]

Everyone I know in professional rugby league rates the Townsend Signing extremely highly. Interesting that the average supporter doesn't. I personally didn't think it was great. Will be intersting to see how it turns out

It's probably not a great sign that an 18 year old Sam Walker can so thoroughly dismantle him in defence in his second game in 1st grade. I know the Cowboys attack is horrendous (unless they are playing a first half at Leichhardt Oval) but their defence is even worse and Townsend will only compound their problems at that end. I don't rate the signing...

 

[facepalmer]

Apparently Townsend has a reputation as like an ultra great teammate/clubman and offers plenty off the field so perhaps Payten has brought him in as a culture hire as much as anything.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

He’s alright. I don’t think he’s sporting the boy band haircut these days, so that’s a tick in his favour.

 

[Needaname]

Cowboys recruit Chad Townsend has broken his silence on quitting the Sharks, declaring he can provide the premiership-winning leadership that can rebuild North Queensland as a title force.

News Corp can reveal Townsend has formally advised Cronulla teammates this morning of his decision to quit the club at season’s end to sign a three-year, $2 million deal with North Queensland until the end of 2024.

With the Sharks battling salary-cap pressures as they attempt to keep off-contract duo Matt Moylan and Shaun Johnson, one playmaker had to leave the Sutherland Shire and that man is Townsend.

The 30-year-old playmaker has amassed 141 games for the Sharks since his NRL debut in 2011 and had hoped to finish his career at the club after helping deliver Cronulla‘s maiden premiership in 2016.

Townsend has vowed to remain committed to the Sharks for the rest of the season, but is relishing the prospect of his move to Townsville in November, insisting his experience can haul the Cowboys out of the NRL cellar.

“My best attribute is providing a team with leadership,” said Townsend, speaking for the first time about his decision to leave Cronulla to finish his career at the Cowboys.

“I believe I know how to deliver a coach’s game plan while ensuring my teammates who need the space or the ball get it at the right time.

“It was an extremely difficult conversation with my teammates (telling them he had signed with the Cowboys) but I wanted to make my decision early so we as a team can focus on the season ahead.

“Joining the Cowboys is an opportunity to secure my family’s future as well.

“I feel it’s the right time in my career.”

Cowboys and Queensland Origin star Valentine Holmes, who won a premiership ring alongside Townsend at the Sharks in 2016, backed his former teammate to step up as the club‘s senior playmaker following the shock retirement of Michael Morgan.

“It was difficult to lose a player like ‘Morgo’, so to be able to secure Chad is a great buy for us,” Holmes said.

“Chad is exactly what we need.

“He will be the perfect game manager to allow ‘Drinky’ (five-eighth Scott Drinkwater) and I to attack where we need to.”

Newcastle-bound emerging playmaker Jake Clifford has struggled to be a dominant voice at halfback in the past 18 months and the Cowboys believe Townsend will provide some authority at the scrumbase.

Aside from being an outstanding goalkicker, Townsend is also viewed as a senior mentor to assist in the development of the next generation of Cowboys players.

“Chad carefully considered his future,” said his manager Chris Orr from Pacific Sports Management. ”He wanted to ensure he approached this process professionally and when he made his decision he informed all parties of his decision personally.”

Townsend said there is no ill-feeling with Sharks management and has pledged not to let his Cronulla teammates down for the rest of the season.

“I want Sharks fans and members to know that I‘m committed to this season,” he said. “I’m grateful for their support over the years.”

 

[TYGA]

Apparently Townsend has a reputation as like an ultra great teammate/clubman and offers plenty off the field so perhaps Payten has brought him in as a culture hire as much as anything.

Culture hires at that clip 650k a season sounds like a Cleary signing.

 

[Deleted member 3518]

Apparently Townsend has a reputation as like an ultra great teammate/clubman and offers plenty off the field so perhaps Payten has brought him in as a culture hire as much as anything.

Culture hires at that clip 650k a season sounds like a Cleary signing.

I give it 12 weeks into next year , before the hate begins . You think we scream “do something “ at Brooks .

 

[facepalmer]

Apparently Townsend has a reputation as like an ultra great teammate/clubman and offers plenty off the field so perhaps Payten has brought him in as a culture hire as much as anything.

Culture hires at that clip 650k a season sounds like a Cleary signing.

Yeah not wrong lol

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

shock horror Townsend to cowboys !

on Monday I did say it will be official Wednesday after being questioned by some on here and now get down voted for it

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

cronulla must have some contingency plan- i wonder where they will start hunting

They've got Johnson and Moylan, some talk they chase Reynolds too.

Moyland and Johnson both of contract at sharks
Adam Reynolds will be a shark

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

People are kidding themselves if they think Hastings will play halfback over brooks. The bloke played a about 15 games for the roosters in the halves and guess what they came 14th that year.

He’s a depth signing that will play Lock of the bench. I see him being more effective at lock than halfback anyways. Just like what mybe has done in a few games but much cheaper.

I agree Brooks is better. But you are comparing a bloke who was a baby when he played those 15 games to a bloke who is 26 and played 150 odd. Not really a fair comparison.

How do we know Brooks is better? I’m not saying I think Hastings IS better, but there’s really no way to know until he gets here. Brooks hasn’t exactly been setting the world on fire. His performances the last two games have been adequate imo. I’m sure he’s been signed as lock but there is no doubt he’ll have his sights on the 7.

Brooks defence I think is better than Hastings

 

[Geo]

Wow Weedler understands The Chad is getting 2.4 mill for 3 years a cool 800K per year..well in Chad..

 

[jadtiger]

Wow Weedler understands The Chad is getting 2.4 mill for 3 years a cool 800K per year..well in Chad..

I have never believed a word weedy has said,why should i now

 

[gallagher]

shock horror Townsend to cowboys !

on Monday I did say it will be official Wednesday after being questioned by some on here and now get down voted for it

Yep, you called it. I don't know why posters don't take rumours in good faith.

 

[avocadoontoast]

Wow Weedler understands The Chad is getting 2.4 mill for 3 years a cool 800K per year..well in Chad..

Crazy. Who do they think he is, Josh Reynolds?

 

[hobbo1]

Wow Weedler understands The Chad is getting 2.4 mill for 3 years a cool 800K per year..well in Chad..

Crazy. Who do they think he is, Josh Reynolds?

700k is the reported salary
I think he’s a good player..
Has a better kicking game than our halfback..

 

[avocadoontoast]

Wow Weedler understands The Chad is getting 2.4 mill for 3 years a cool 800K per year..well in Chad..

Crazy. Who do they think he is, Josh Reynolds?

700k is the reported salary
I think he’s a good player..
Has a better kicking game than our halfback..

So do I but I’m not worth $700k

 

[hobbo1]

Wow Weedler understands The Chad is getting 2.4 mill for 3 years a cool 800K per year..well in Chad..

Crazy. Who do they think he is, Josh Reynolds?

700k is the reported salary
I think he’s a good player..
Has a better kicking game than our halfback..

So do I but I’m not worth $700k

You’d be lucky to get a coke and a pie
?

 

[avocadoontoast]

Wow Weedler understands The Chad is getting 2.4 mill for 3 years a cool 800K per year..well in Chad..

Crazy. Who do they think he is, Josh Reynolds?

700k is the reported salary
I think he’s a good player..
Has a better kicking game than our halfback..

So do I but I’m not worth $700k

You’d be lucky to get a coke and a pie
?

I’d be forcing repeat sets halfway through a four n’ twenty.