Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[rihannafan1]

We have learned that ball-playing locks are extremely important to any team's attacking structure. Cam Murray, Isaaiah Yeo, Victor Radley & Jake Trobojevic are some of the best ball-playing locks atm. Asiata's ball playing skills is just as good as some of them - he can also play five-eight. I didn't quite understand why the Broncos weren't using him that much before he went down injured. However, I'm not surprised the Dogs are after him - obviously Gus sees something in him that Walters don't. That's why Gus is one of the great minds of our game.

Both Cowboys and Broncos went off him so there's an issue there that I don't think the Bulldogs culture is going to fix.

 

[jadtiger]

Surely if Thompson was that good they would find a way to keep him. That is why he is also looking for a long contract he knows he is not worth what he is currently getting paid.

Dogs have been paying massive overs for years that is why they have been in a mess with the salary cap.Let them stew in their own juice.Thomo is a decent player but not worth anywhere near 850k

 

[rihannafan1]

Thompson wants to play for a winner I'd assume.

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

Champ has announced his retirement at the end of the 2021 season.


 

[TillLindemann]

Two schools of thought going on over the last few pages.

Yes Prop is not a position we lack depth or quality. It is something that will only improve with the natural improvement of our young players.

In saying that Thompson is a real quality player and i hope we are a chance to sign him. We need to improve the squad in any way we can, not just sit around waiting for the next Latrel Mitchell.

We are in no position to be cute. If a quality players comes on the market and we are a chance we take him.

You work out the roster after the signature.

Yes I agree. And because we have been strict on not over-spending, if we signed a new prop like Thompson we still have plenty of money in the salary cap for other positions - it's not an either or.

 

[TillLindemann]

I say we get Gareth Ellis and Ellery Hanley out of retirement and become the England Tigers

Well there isn’t a lot of Australian talent around? Another Gareth or Ellery would be fantastic.

Well Ellery's son is looking good, and he's a teammate of our two new signings.

 

[TillLindemann]

Surely if Thompson was that good they would find a way to keep him.

When you spend like drunken sailors as they have been, this no longer applies.

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

Signing Thompson we could have an international front rower and a state of origin front rower for next year good signing with a player like twal from the bench becomes a good pack

Definitely have the money $$ Reynolds, McQueen, Packer, Mbye, Leilua etc.

 

[Demps]

Signing Thompson we could have an international front rower and a state of origin front rower for next year good signing with a player like twal from the bench becomes a good pack


Definitely have the money $$ Reynolds, McQueen, Packer, Mbye, Leilua etc.

Depressing, seeing those names.
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[Roar_Power]

Signing Thompson we could have an international front rower and a state of origin front rower for next year good signing with a player like twal from the bench becomes a good pack


Definitely have the money $$ Reynolds, McQueen, Packer, Mbye, Leilua etc.

Depressing, seeing those names.
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Easier to swallow now they are no longer on the books...

 

[SeanT]

Signing Thompson we could have an international front rower and a state of origin front rower for next year good signing with a player like twal from the bench becomes a good pack


Definitely have the money $$ Reynolds, McQueen, Packer, Mbye, Leilua etc.

Already had McQueen's. But yeah your right.
Mbye 350-400k? , Packer 650k, Leila 550k. 1.6 mill there already. Where in a good position.

 

[earl]

Signing Thompson we could have an international front rower and a state of origin front rower for next year good signing with a player like twal from the bench becomes a good pack


Definitely have the money $$ Reynolds, McQueen, Packer, Mbye, Leilua etc.

I don't like talking like this because if we think we've got the money and just spend it stupidly it disappears.

I'm good with signing Thompson but we shouldn't give him another year on inflated dollars.

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

Signing Thompson we could have an international front rower and a state of origin front rower for next year good signing with a player like twal from the bench becomes a good pack


Definitely have the money $$ Reynolds, McQueen, Packer, Mbye, Leilua etc.

Depressing, seeing those names.
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The grub was a favourite haha
Same scenario not his fault severely overpaid

 

[jrtiger]

if we can sign Thompson with the dogs chipping in around $350k I think that's good business. but again, do we need another front rower?

centre, back row, lock, backup fullback, winger. those have to be the targets.

 

[LeichhardtTiger]

Signing Thompson we could have an international front rower and a state of origin front rower for next year good signing with a player like twal from the bench becomes a good pack


Definitely have the money $$ Reynolds, McQueen, Packer, Mbye, Leilua etc.

Depressing, seeing those names.
?


The grub was a favourite haha
Same scenario not his fault severely overpaid

How has the Grub performed in the UK?

 

[jrtiger]

Egan Butcher has re-signed with the Roosters. 2 year deal. NEXT!

 

[mike]

We have learned that ball-playing locks are extremely important to any team's attacking structure. Cam Murray, Isaaiah Yeo, Victor Radley & Jake Trobojevic are some of the best ball-playing locks atm. Asiata's ball playing skills is just as good as some of them - he can also play five-eight. I didn't quite understand why the Broncos weren't using him that much before he went down injured. However, I'm not surprised the Dogs are after him - obviously Gus sees something in him that Walters don't. That's why Gus is one of the great minds of our game.

Luke Brooks fits this mold.

 

[rihannafan1]

We have learned that ball-playing locks are extremely important to any team's attacking structure. Cam Murray, Isaaiah Yeo, Victor Radley & Jake Trobojevic are some of the best ball-playing locks atm. Asiata's ball playing skills is just as good as some of them - he can also play five-eight. I didn't quite understand why the Broncos weren't using him that much before he went down injured. However, I'm not surprised the Dogs are after him - obviously Gus sees something in him that Walters don't. That's why Gus is one of the great minds of our game.

Luke Brooks fits this mold.

Yep.

 

[AdelaideTiger]


Bulldogs have zero continuity and no spine, Trent Barrett will be on the centrelink line by mid May

 

[SeanT]

if we can sign Thompson with the dogs chipping in around $350k I think that's good business. but again, do we need another front rower?

centre, back row, lock, backup fullback, winger. those have to be the targets.

We definitely need two class centres. Nofo needs another stint in reserves honestly. So would be looking for another winger as well.

Like to see more of Seyfarth at Lock.