@dugwt said in [Signing Suggestions & Rumours](/post/1496242) said:
The Hodgson vs Api situation is very interesting. I am not saying this will happen I actually think it will fall through (knowing the tigers). But looking in as a fan Hodgson is definitely the better option long term if we can get rid of Liddle. Simpkin is a class hooker and has proved this in KOE and first grade. Our problem is and has been for a while is an 80 minute hooker. For me wasting a bench spot on a hooker or utility is silly especially for a team like the tigers. It needs to be 4 big men. I think Simpkin does need to be phased into 80 minutes but Hodgson is perfect for the whole team.
Hodgson is a leader and has the British connection with Hastings, Gildart and Sheens. Which you would think would tempt him to come. Only flaw for me is that he is injury prone but that is easily fixed. IE: Hastings, Simpkin and I would like to see Dockar-clay in the top 30.
In conclusion, in the long run and for the team you would think Hodgson is the wiser choice. With Simpkin at 14 to add attacking flare. But we will see how the meat head of Pascoe sorts this us.
As it stands, Liddle is streets ahead of Simpkin…
How anyone sees it does different is beyond me.
Simpkin may have more upside in the long run, I’ll think you might find Liddle does as well.
If Liddle and Madge don’t work - that may be a separate issue…
I wouldn’t be surprised to see Liddle end up at the chooks… he has time with the ball, he’s a bit underdone - and has some work to do… but you can’t buy time…
Liddle is a Hooker who can't pass accurately and has no kicking game. He's pretty limited and one dimensional. What's worse for him is he lacks the cardiovascular capacity to play a full game
Can't believe there were 3 ppl who downvoted this. I feel you've stated complete truth.
Liddle is developing a fan base much like Brooks... except Brooks fans bailed, I believe.
People are even starting to make rubbish excuses for Liddle.... "oh he fatigues that's why he struggles" for a start he's a professional player that's played over 50 games, he shouldn't be getting tired after 20 mins as a dummy half. Different if he's a prop
Secondly he can't pass! No matter what time of the game he manages to throw a pass at Brooks ankles or over Doueihis head.
Not saying he's completely rubbish and should be punted but it's pretty clear we need a lot more direction at hooker and if you're choosing one of Liddle or Simpkin to put time into and develop, you always choose Simpkin.
There's no harm in keeping both our current hookers AND signing Hodgson either
I vote to punt Simpkin - can't play 80, stands too much with hands on hips, ball hog.....Bye!
Mate I was at both games in Redcliffe and Liddle was walking around in back play all the time with hands on hips he was completely gassed after 15 minutes, maybe go too some live games you might see it for yourself
Tops the tackle count with his hands on his hips....Plays dummy half in the back play...
Wasn't anywhere to be seen, not even within 20m of Joffa when he played the ball 1m from the tryline against Warriors with Tigers down by 2. No dummy half at all, turn over. That is inexcusable at 1st grade level. Camera pans around and he's sucking in air mid pitch from 2 plays prior.
That was a season killer right there. As was his brain snap on the tryline against Pangai Junior, without that we might have beaten Penrith twice, imagine the difference to the perception of our season and club if that had been the case.
Yep, you're right. You got him on two occasions. And you'll probably try to tell us AD never missed a tackle or Laurie always linked up with his support and Stefano never missed a tackle or dropped a ball.
Yeah fair call, not trying to death ride the bloke, I've said before he was far from our worst this year, and he was infinitely more valuable than someone like Mbye.
Still, either Hodgson or Api would be a big upgrade.
