Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[avocadoontoast]

Mikaele is ok but realistically he’s not a superstar. If he doesn’t re-sign with us it’s not the end of the world.

first time i agree with ya avo
for all the promise he has had, it hasn't really been shown yet

He’s 23, as Russell said, you have to give them a go? Front Rowers don’t normally peak until there late 20’s. He’s going OK.

I don’t necessary agree with that anymore. In fact I’d argue many of the best props in the game (JFH, Haas, Fonua-Blake, Saiifiti) aren’t in their late twenties

Maybe they haven’t peaked then? not everyone is the same, and not everyone is going to be a superstar, he plays the game at NRL level reasonably well.

He’s a solid player. I was just saying that it wouldn’t be a huge loss IMO. If he re-signs great, if not, no worries

 

[GCfan]

I would trade Mikaele if we could get a decent upgrade. We are lacking pace and a game breaker, plus speed of game will find him ouy=t

Who's a realistic upgrade ?

Few decent guys within our club looking for their chance.

You thinkin what I’m thinkin?

For those of you with kids in the Dora the explorer era “Swiper no Swiping”


 

[Deleted member 3518]

Kind of feel all this DWZ talk is to put pressure on the Broncos to release Isaako.

Nothing more.

I’d much rather Isaako. At times he scores tries for the broncos when there’s absolutely positively nothing on . They are a rabble .
He can’t create for others , but he can definitely create for himself and beat his man . Perfect for a winger .


I'm yet to be impressed by anything that Isaako does. I really don't get the interest in him. I'd prefer DWZ if it came to that. At least DWZ is fearless with his hit ups and we really need a good start to sets. Thats when we look best.

Really ? When they came back against the Titans , he was the reason for that . He scored a try near thier line where absolutely nothing was on , the play broke down , he looked like he was taking a settler , then wriggle and spun his way out , to score near the posts . I think in the end with no one on him.
I haven’t seen anyone in our team do that in a long time. Also he was instrumental in almost all of thier tries, that night .
Still I get the rocks and diamonds hate for him .

 

[earl]

Mikaele is ok but realistically he’s not a superstar. If he doesn’t re-sign with us it’s not the end of the world.

first time i agree with ya avo
for all the promise he has had, it hasn't really been shown yet

He’s 23, as Russell said, you have to give them a go? Front Rowers don’t normally peak until there late 20’s. He’s going OK.

I don’t necessary agree with that anymore. In fact I’d argue many of the best props in the game (JFH, Haas, Fonua-Blake, Saiifiti) aren’t in their late twenties

Maybe they haven’t peaked then? not everyone is the same, and not everyone is going to be a superstar, he plays the game at NRL level reasonably well.

He’s a solid player. I was just saying that it wouldn’t be a huge loss IMO. If he re-signs great, if not, no worries

I reckon Twal, Stef and Seyfarth are the three guys we should keep but it depends on dollars. Mikaele is good and he is one of our best impact props. The issue with Mikaele is that he has more mistakes in his game than the other guys. If we lose him it's not the end of the world.

 

[nuggetron]

Mikaele is ok but realistically he’s not a superstar. If he doesn’t re-sign with us it’s not the end of the world.

first time i agree with ya avo
for all the promise he has had, it hasn't really been shown yet

He’s 23, as Russell said, you have to give them a go? Front Rowers don’t normally peak until there late 20’s. He’s going OK.

Mikaele is ok but realistically he’s not a superstar. If he doesn’t re-sign with us it’s not the end of the world.

first time i agree with ya avo
for all the promise he has had, it hasn't really been shown yet

he's been exceptional for us off the bench this past month. he's very important for our rotation and is certainly a factor in us winning 3 of our past four

i'm not saying let him walk without an offer, but chances are we won't be able to match and justify what the dogs will throw at him based on what he has shown
hence why i said shown yet. there is plenty of time for him to develop further but, and history shows, if the dogs throw stupid money even the most loyal player will walk

 

[getagrip]

Mikaele is ok but realistically he’s not a superstar. If he doesn’t re-sign with us it’s not the end of the world.

first time i agree with ya avo
for all the promise he has had, it hasn't really been shown yet

He’s 23, as Russell said, you have to give them a go? Front Rowers don’t normally peak until there late 20’s. He’s going OK.

I don’t necessary agree with that anymore. In fact I’d argue many of the best props in the game (JFH, Haas, Fonua-Blake, Saiifiti) aren’t in their late twenties

Maybe they haven’t peaked then? not everyone is the same, and not everyone is going to be a superstar, he plays the game at NRL level reasonably well.

He’s a solid player. I was just saying that it wouldn’t be a huge loss IMO. If he re-signs great, if not, no worries

I wish he could improve his handling and also have a better run with injuries but both of these issues don't seem to go away. Couldn't be good for his confidence.

 

[Spartan117]

All the current Fwd Pack need to be retained.

let them continue to grow together

 

[Russell]

Mikaele is ok but realistically he’s not a superstar. If he doesn’t re-sign with us it’s not the end of the world.

first time i agree with ya avo
for all the promise he has had, it hasn't really been shown yet

He’s 23, as Russell said, you have to give them a go? Front Rowers don’t normally peak until there late 20’s. He’s going OK.

I don’t necessary agree with that anymore. In fact I’d argue many of the best props in the game (JFH, Haas, Fonua-Blake, Saiifiti) aren’t in their late twenties

Tom is 23 and improving - you come back with three props that are each 25 years old. A lot can happen in 2 years, but just get rid of him. That's what I'm talkin 'bout!

 

[Coastie_Tiger]

I would trade Mikaele if we could get a decent upgrade. We are lacking pace and a game breaker, plus speed of game will find him ouy=t

Who's a realistic upgrade ?

Few decent guys within our club looking for their chance.

You thinkin what I’m thinkin?

For those of you with kids in the Dora the explorer era “Swiper no Swiping”



This is a much better Dora picture

 

[avocadoontoast]

Mikaele is ok but realistically he’s not a superstar. If he doesn’t re-sign with us it’s not the end of the world.

first time i agree with ya avo
for all the promise he has had, it hasn't really been shown yet

He’s 23, as Russell said, you have to give them a go? Front Rowers don’t normally peak until there late 20’s. He’s going OK.

I don’t necessary agree with that anymore. In fact I’d argue many of the best props in the game (JFH, Haas, Fonua-Blake, Saiifiti) aren’t in their late twenties

Tom is 23 and improving - you come back with three props that are each 25 years old. A lot can happen in 2 years, but just get rid of him. That's what I'm talkin 'bout!

I can't remember you being this forgiving to Simpkin.

 

[Russell]

I would trade Mikaele if we could get a decent upgrade. We are lacking pace and a game breaker, plus speed of game will find him ouy=t

Who's a realistic upgrade ?

Few decent guys within our club looking for their chance.

You thinkin what I’m thinkin?

For those of you with kids in the Dora the explorer era “Swiper no Swiping”



This is a much better Dora picture

The best picture of 2040 - is him playing for someone else - and preferably out of sight and out of mind.

 

[Russell]

Mikaele is ok but realistically he’s not a superstar. If he doesn’t re-sign with us it’s not the end of the world.

first time i agree with ya avo
for all the promise he has had, it hasn't really been shown yet

He’s 23, as Russell said, you have to give them a go? Front Rowers don’t normally peak until there late 20’s. He’s going OK.

I don’t necessary agree with that anymore. In fact I’d argue many of the best props in the game (JFH, Haas, Fonua-Blake, Saiifiti) aren’t in their late twenties

Tom is 23 and improving - you come back with three props that are each 25 years old. A lot can happen in 2 years, but just get rid of him. That's what I'm talkin 'bout!

I can't remember you being this forgiving to Simpkin.

Here we go again, you never miss a beat Avo.

I said all along (if you remember) he was not ready for the NRL and could be a champion down the track. (Oh! you forgot that).

I also said he should be in Reggies and work on his craft (also mentioned a few points that I thought he was deficient in).

At no stage did I mention that he should be not signed, not renewed etc. (Oh! you forgot that as well).

You seem to not remember a lot of things I said/didn't say about Simpkin. That's ok there was another poster that likes to put the boot in that couldn't help himself either.

 

[avocadoontoast]

Mikaele is ok but realistically he’s not a superstar. If he doesn’t re-sign with us it’s not the end of the world.

first time i agree with ya avo
for all the promise he has had, it hasn't really been shown yet

He’s 23, as Russell said, you have to give them a go? Front Rowers don’t normally peak until there late 20’s. He’s going OK.

I don’t necessary agree with that anymore. In fact I’d argue many of the best props in the game (JFH, Haas, Fonua-Blake, Saiifiti) aren’t in their late twenties

Tom is 23 and improving - you come back with three props that are each 25 years old. A lot can happen in 2 years, but just get rid of him. That's what I'm talkin 'bout!

I can't remember you being this forgiving to Simpkin.

Here we go again, you never miss a beat Avo.

I said all along (if you remember) he was not ready for the NRL and could be a champion down the track. (Oh! you forgot that).

I also said he should be in Reggies and work on his craft (also mentioned a few points that I thought he was deficient in).

At no stage did I mention that he should be not signed, not renewed etc. (Oh! you forgot that as well).

You seem to not remember a lot of things I said/didn't say about Simpkin. That's ok there was another poster that likes to put the boot in that couldn't help himself either.

You were so annoyed when he got selected you literally left the forum until he was dropped.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Mikaele is ok but realistically he’s not a superstar. If he doesn’t re-sign with us it’s not the end of the world.

first time i agree with ya avo
for all the promise he has had, it hasn't really been shown yet

He’s 23, as Russell said, you have to give them a go? Front Rowers don’t normally peak until there late 20’s. He’s going OK.

I don’t necessary agree with that anymore. In fact I’d argue many of the best props in the game (JFH, Haas, Fonua-Blake, Saiifiti) aren’t in their late twenties

Tom is 23 and improving - you come back with three props that are each 25 years old. A lot can happen in 2 years, but just get rid of him. That's what I'm talkin 'bout!

I can't remember you being this forgiving to Simpkin.

Here we go again, you never miss a beat Avo.

I said all along (if you remember) he was not ready for the NRL and could be a champion down the track. (Oh! you forgot that).

I also said he should be in Reggies and work on his craft (also mentioned a few points that I thought he was deficient in).

At no stage did I mention that he should be not signed, not renewed etc. (Oh! you forgot that as well).

You seem to not remember a lot of things I said/didn't say about Simpkin. That's ok there was another poster that likes to put the boot in that couldn't help himself either.

You were so annoyed when he got selected you literally left the forum until he was dropped.

smoke bombed and returned when he got dropped lol

 

[Russell]

Mikaele is ok but realistically he’s not a superstar. If he doesn’t re-sign with us it’s not the end of the world.

first time i agree with ya avo
for all the promise he has had, it hasn't really been shown yet

He’s 23, as Russell said, you have to give them a go? Front Rowers don’t normally peak until there late 20’s. He’s going OK.

I don’t necessary agree with that anymore. In fact I’d argue many of the best props in the game (JFH, Haas, Fonua-Blake, Saiifiti) aren’t in their late twenties

Tom is 23 and improving - you come back with three props that are each 25 years old. A lot can happen in 2 years, but just get rid of him. That's what I'm talkin 'bout!

I can't remember you being this forgiving to Simpkin.

Here we go again, you never miss a beat Avo.

I said all along (if you remember) he was not ready for the NRL and could be a champion down the track. (Oh! you forgot that).

I also said he should be in Reggies and work on his craft (also mentioned a few points that I thought he was deficient in).

At no stage did I mention that he should be not signed, not renewed etc. (Oh! you forgot that as well).

You seem to not remember a lot of things I said/didn't say about Simpkin. That's ok there was another poster that likes to put the boot in that couldn't help himself either.

You were so annoyed when he got selected you literally left the forum until he was dropped.

I was here all the time - I did not post, just let all the Simpkin fanboys have their say in peace. They have been relatively quiet since. He'll get his second turn, I'm sure, hopefully he has been working on his deficiencies. Look forward to him getting it together.

 

[avocadoontoast]

Mikaele is ok but realistically he’s not a superstar. If he doesn’t re-sign with us it’s not the end of the world.

first time i agree with ya avo
for all the promise he has had, it hasn't really been shown yet

He’s 23, as Russell said, you have to give them a go? Front Rowers don’t normally peak until there late 20’s. He’s going OK.

I don’t necessary agree with that anymore. In fact I’d argue many of the best props in the game (JFH, Haas, Fonua-Blake, Saiifiti) aren’t in their late twenties

Tom is 23 and improving - you come back with three props that are each 25 years old. A lot can happen in 2 years, but just get rid of him. That's what I'm talkin 'bout!

I can't remember you being this forgiving to Simpkin.

Here we go again, you never miss a beat Avo.

I said all along (if you remember) he was not ready for the NRL and could be a champion down the track. (Oh! you forgot that).

I also said he should be in Reggies and work on his craft (also mentioned a few points that I thought he was deficient in).

At no stage did I mention that he should be not signed, not renewed etc. (Oh! you forgot that as well).

You seem to not remember a lot of things I said/didn't say about Simpkin. That's ok there was another poster that likes to put the boot in that couldn't help himself either.

You were so annoyed when he got selected you literally left the forum until he was dropped.

I was here all the time - I did not post, just let all the Simpkin fanboys have their say in peace. They have been relatively quiet since. He'll get his second turn, I'm sure, hopefully he has been working on his deficiencies. Look forward to him getting it together.

If Liddle gets dropped with you disappear into the ether again?

 

[GCfan]

I would trade Mikaele if we could get a decent upgrade. We are lacking pace and a game breaker, plus speed of game will find him ouy=t

Who's a realistic upgrade ?

Few decent guys within our club looking for their chance.

You thinkin what I’m thinkin?

For those of you with kids in the Dora the explorer era “Swiper no Swiping”



This is a much better Dora picture

I dunno, look like twins to me?

 

[Russell]

Mikaele is ok but realistically he’s not a superstar. If he doesn’t re-sign with us it’s not the end of the world.

first time i agree with ya avo
for all the promise he has had, it hasn't really been shown yet

He’s 23, as Russell said, you have to give them a go? Front Rowers don’t normally peak until there late 20’s. He’s going OK.

I don’t necessary agree with that anymore. In fact I’d argue many of the best props in the game (JFH, Haas, Fonua-Blake, Saiifiti) aren’t in their late twenties

Tom is 23 and improving - you come back with three props that are each 25 years old. A lot can happen in 2 years, but just get rid of him. That's what I'm talkin 'bout!

I can't remember you being this forgiving to Simpkin.

Here we go again, you never miss a beat Avo.

I said all along (if you remember) he was not ready for the NRL and could be a champion down the track. (Oh! you forgot that).

I also said he should be in Reggies and work on his craft (also mentioned a few points that I thought he was deficient in).

At no stage did I mention that he should be not signed, not renewed etc. (Oh! you forgot that as well).

You seem to not remember a lot of things I said/didn't say about Simpkin. That's ok there was another poster that likes to put the boot in that couldn't help himself either.

You were so annoyed when he got selected you literally left the forum until he was dropped.

I was here all the time - I did not post, just let all the Simpkin fanboys have their say in peace. They have been relatively quiet since. He'll get his second turn, I'm sure, hopefully he has been working on his deficiencies. Look forward to him getting it together.

If Liddle gets dropped with you disappear into the ether again?

Oh! mate - give it up for God sake. Your like a dog with a bone.

I'm a Liddle supporter, because I thought at the time (still do) is a better DH. Is that a crime on this Forum to think someone is a better player than another? A lot of Forumers must be criminals then, including yourself.

 

[Demps]

I heard David Klemmer is off to Queensland 🤔

 

[avocadoontoast]

Mikaele is ok but realistically he’s not a superstar. If he doesn’t re-sign with us it’s not the end of the world.

first time i agree with ya avo
for all the promise he has had, it hasn't really been shown yet

He’s 23, as Russell said, you have to give them a go? Front Rowers don’t normally peak until there late 20’s. He’s going OK.

I don’t necessary agree with that anymore. In fact I’d argue many of the best props in the game (JFH, Haas, Fonua-Blake, Saiifiti) aren’t in their late twenties

Tom is 23 and improving - you come back with three props that are each 25 years old. A lot can happen in 2 years, but just get rid of him. That's what I'm talkin 'bout!

I can't remember you being this forgiving to Simpkin.

Here we go again, you never miss a beat Avo.

I said all along (if you remember) he was not ready for the NRL and could be a champion down the track. (Oh! you forgot that).

I also said he should be in Reggies and work on his craft (also mentioned a few points that I thought he was deficient in).

At no stage did I mention that he should be not signed, not renewed etc. (Oh! you forgot that as well).

You seem to not remember a lot of things I said/didn't say about Simpkin. That's ok there was another poster that likes to put the boot in that couldn't help himself either.

You were so annoyed when he got selected you literally left the forum until he was dropped.

I was here all the time - I did not post, just let all the Simpkin fanboys have their say in peace. They have been relatively quiet since. He'll get his second turn, I'm sure, hopefully he has been working on his deficiencies. Look forward to him getting it together.

If Liddle gets dropped with you disappear into the ether again?

Oh! mate - give it up for God sake. Your like a dog with a bone.

I'm a Liddle supporter, because I thought at the time (still do) is a better DH. Is that a crime on this Forum to think someone is a better player than another? A lot of Forumers must be criminals then, including yourself.

Not at all Russ, I think it's great you are so passionate about one of our players. I like a lot of players too, but i'd never leave the forum just because they weren't selected. I guess everyone's different..