Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[needsanewusername]

Been excited waiting at work ...can't wait to see the signing frenzy

Sheensy back ...I was following his car with personalised number plates in Rockhampton today ......

Was he heading north, south or just rotating around the city?

 

[happy_tiger]

Would expect a few strong rumours tomorrow.

One days grace to make it look like they haven't been talking to them for weeks

From the Reserve Bank .....

Like interest rates things will stay the same .....no signings

 

[innsaneink]

Would expect a few strong rumours tomorrow.

One days grace to make it look like they haven't been talking to them for weeks

**NOV 2 YEAH!!**

 

[The_Patriot]

Would expect a few strong rumours tomorrow.

One days grace to make it look like they haven't been talking to them for weeks

**NOV 2 YEAH!!**

Boxing day lol

 

[needsanewusername]

Always the same agitators being supported on here.

How many nothces on their belts now?

Mate, you are seriously just making things up now.

How many times did Yeahcaz and I engage since his return. I had NOTHING to do with him and he had NOTHING to do with me. He managed to get himself banned all on his own. Dont imagine things that are not there. It was a light hearted comment.

Wasn't talking about you.

And yet....seems you touched a nerve anyway.

I'll leave you guys to it. I didnt even engage with Yeahcaz.

I have to laugh at the irony of all the Discord boys grouping together to rail against "agitation" here on the forum.....Ill leave you boys to pile on against imaginary foes.

How do you know that may be going on?
Are you a member of there?

Donk, I didnt discuss anything that was going on "there". Relax mate.

We are discussing "Signing Suggestions and Rumours" here mate.

Not your mate by a long shot pal. Just keep the emotion out of it.

No signings or rumours mentioned in the past number of pages…what is the discussion?

 

[Tiger5150]

Always the same agitators being supported on here.

How many nothces on their belts now?

Mate, you are seriously just making things up now.

How many times did Yeahcaz and I engage since his return. I had NOTHING to do with him and he had NOTHING to do with me. He managed to get himself banned all on his own. Dont imagine things that are not there. It was a light hearted comment.

Wasn't talking about you.

And yet....seems you touched a nerve anyway.

I'll leave you guys to it. I didnt even engage with Yeahcaz.

I have to laugh at the irony of all the Discord boys grouping together to rail against "agitation" here on the forum.....Ill leave you boys to pile on against imaginary foes.

How do you know that may be going on?
Are you a member of there?

Donk, I didnt discuss anything that was going on "there". Relax mate.

We are discussing "Signing Suggestions and Rumours" here mate.

Not your mate by a long shot pal. Just keep the emotion out of it.

No signings or rumours mentioned in the past number of pages…what is the discussion?

Oh come on buddy. We are all mates here no?

Ive heard whispers about Hodgson, and some bloke called Brooks.

 

[Aesopian]

**Dubbo junior Liam Scolari to start pre-season with Wests Tigers**

https://www.dailyliberal.com.au/story/7491770/i-love-training-scolari-to-embrace-the-hard-yards-during-tigers-pre-season/?src=rss

Behind a paywall though...

 

[needsanewusername]

Scolari looks a likely type.
Built well, fast and aggressive.
See ya Noffo!

 

[Champ]

Don't get why people need to crap on one of our promising rookies in Jake Simpkin all the time, let the kid develop and see how he goes. Clearly he's worth putting time into

If you like Liddle that doesn't mean you have to hate Jake Simpkin fellas, end of the day it's about the team not individuals ?

This is quite ironic. As soon as you criticise players like Simpkin or Hastings, it’s seen as unfair. Yet for players like Brooks, Noffa and Liddle, it’s open slather. To the point where a lot of it gets personal. I’ve seen Brooks called an imp, Noffa is constantly referred to as Nofoalooza. But it’s the ones who criticise darlings like Simpkin and Hastings that get called out for being unfair and should rein it in. Classic double standards.

The Simpkin thing is the same as brooks and Liddle . People built up their expectations , and when reality didn’t meet their fairytale , they turned on the player . It was obvious from 2017 brooks was destined for above average first grade half eg. Matt Orford career . But nope because he’s not the next Andrew johns , then he’s somehow a reserve grader ??
Same thing for Liddle and Simpkin is headed that way as well . They evaluate them on what they want them to be rather than what they are .

Brooks is a very average first grade half. He's in the bottom 4 for me and is a major reason why we remain average. This has nothing to do with me wanting him to be the next Johns although, wouldn't that be nice? Seriously, wouldn't it be nice if he had even a slither of the skill of Johns? I don't know why people are so passionate to defend mediocrity. These are professionals on loads of mon

Mate I’m not interested sorry . If you can’t see the forest from the trees , that’s on you . I’m not debating it . People who do this stuff for a living agree with me , to varying degrees I’m sure , but in general . That’s good enough for me. I tend to go an electrician for electrical faults . Or a plumber for water issues . And I don’t assume I know more than either . That’s the last thing I’m going to say . I hope you have a good night .

Hahahah great argument mate.

So just because he gets picked, that means he should be picked? You never met a bad plumber? A bad electrician? Dare I say it... a bad NRL player? Because that's what you're implying and it's naive. I have watched Brooks play for 7 years. I don't need to engage in comparisons with other professions but I did it to entertain you. He is not good enough to justify to amount of games he's played in such an important position.

No player makes it to almost 200 games if they can’t justify it. They get get weeded out way way earlier. He’ll retire with over 250 games. He’ll surpass Farah’s all time games record for us if he finishes a one club player.

What you've just said highlights the issue at the Wests tigers ahahaha

Brooks would still have been playing somewhere else if we punted him

Is there the slightest danger that we might focus on "Signing Suggestions & Rumours"?

By all means express your opinion but for the love of God put it into the appropriate thread. If I want to read about how Luke Brooks is responsible for everything up to and including the pandemic then I'll look at the Luke Brooks thread.

Least it’s vaguely on topic. As opposed to taking broad swipes at nameless individuals.

Unm what the he'll has this got to do with Signing players

Well you have to sign someone if Brooks leaves right? I’m asking who would be a better option. So there you go, on topic.

We already have his replacement Hastings

He’s not an answer until he proves himself.

And Brooks has proved himself? Anyway I'd swap Brooks for Thompson

He’s ahead of Hastings

How many man of steels and finals appearances has Brooks participated in. Any way not arguing this here, there is a Luke Brooks thread already

He’s never played in the ESL, so none. What a nonsensical argument.

?? this is a Signing suggestion pages not a Luke Brooks thread, any ways hopefully we can sign Hodgson soon he can play the same set plays as Farah used to.

Hey Mate , understand what you are trying to say but NO ONE will ever do what Robbie could do in the next 50 years. He was a once in a generation player that was a WAY better hooker that Cam Smith. His stats back that up. Dont take my word for it, seriously check the SOO stats when they played against each other over all those years . Robbie comes out on top. However , everyone is so influenced by the media & the Queensland BS that Cameron Smith will be an immortal.All I will say is, if Robbie & Cameron had of swapped clubs , history would of been different. The simple fact is , we fail to really appreciate our own.

 

[Guest]

Scolari looks a likely type.
Built well, fast and aggressive.
See ya Noffo!

The kid can play, I've got high hopes for him - doesn't take a backward step and loves the contact.

 

[Coastie_Tiger]

Scolari looks like a bit of a unit, I’ve not seen a picture of him before but I had it in my head he was a slight winger, there ya go.

 

[momo_amp_medo]

Scolari looks like a bit of a unit, I’ve not seen a picture of him before but I had it in my head he was a slight winger, there ya go.

Bit of a Stephen Knight about him.

 

[momo_amp_medo]

Scolari looks like a bit of a unit, I’ve not seen a picture of him before but I had it in my head he was a slight winger, there ya go.

Bit of a Stephen Knight about him.

 

[Deleted member 3518]

Don't get why people need to crap on one of our promising rookies in Jake Simpkin all the time, let the kid develop and see how he goes. Clearly he's worth putting time into

If you like Liddle that doesn't mean you have to hate Jake Simpkin fellas, end of the day it's about the team not individuals ?

This is quite ironic. As soon as you criticise players like Simpkin or Hastings, it’s seen as unfair. Yet for players like Brooks, Noffa and Liddle, it’s open slather. To the point where a lot of it gets personal. I’ve seen Brooks called an imp, Noffa is constantly referred to as Nofoalooza. But it’s the ones who criticise darlings like Simpkin and Hastings that get called out for being unfair and should rein it in. Classic double standards.

The Simpkin thing is the same as brooks and Liddle . People built up their expectations , and when reality didn’t meet their fairytale , they turned on the player . It was obvious from 2017 brooks was destined for above average first grade half eg. Matt Orford career . But nope because he’s not the next Andrew johns , then he’s somehow a reserve grader ??
Same thing for Liddle and Simpkin is headed that way as well . They evaluate them on what they want them to be rather than what they are .

Brooks is a very average first grade half. He's in the bottom 4 for me and is a major reason why we remain average. This has nothing to do with me wanting him to be the next Johns although, wouldn't that be nice? Seriously, wouldn't it be nice if he had even a slither of the skill of Johns? I don't know why people are so passionate to defend mediocrity. These are professionals on loads of mon

Mate I’m not interested sorry . If you can’t see the forest from the trees , that’s on you . I’m not debating it . People who do this stuff for a living agree with me , to varying degrees I’m sure , but in general . That’s good enough for me. I tend to go an electrician for electrical faults . Or a plumber for water issues . And I don’t assume I know more than either . That’s the last thing I’m going to say . I hope you have a good night .

Hahahah great argument mate.

So just because he gets picked, that means he should be picked? You never met a bad plumber? A bad electrician? Dare I say it... a bad NRL player? Because that's what you're implying and it's naive. I have watched Brooks play for 7 years. I don't need to engage in comparisons with other professions but I did it to entertain you. He is not good enough to justify to amount of games he's played in such an important position.

No player makes it to almost 200 games if they can’t justify it. They get get weeded out way way earlier. He’ll retire with over 250 games. He’ll surpass Farah’s all time games record for us if he finishes a one club player.

What you've just said highlights the issue at the Wests tigers ahahaha

Brooks would still have been playing somewhere else if we punted him

Is there the slightest danger that we might focus on "Signing Suggestions & Rumours"?

By all means express your opinion but for the love of God put it into the appropriate thread. If I want to read about how Luke Brooks is responsible for everything up to and including the pandemic then I'll look at the Luke Brooks thread.

Least it’s vaguely on topic. As opposed to taking broad swipes at nameless individuals.

Unm what the he'll has this got to do with Signing players

Well you have to sign someone if Brooks leaves right? I’m asking who would be a better option. So there you go, on topic.

We already have his replacement Hastings

He’s not an answer until he proves himself.

And Brooks has proved himself? Anyway I'd swap Brooks for Thompson

He’s ahead of Hastings

How many man of steels and finals appearances has Brooks participated in. Any way not arguing this here, there is a Luke Brooks thread already

He’s never played in the ESL, so none. What a nonsensical argument.

?? this is a Signing suggestion pages not a Luke Brooks thread, any ways hopefully we can sign Hodgson soon he can play the same set plays as Farah used to.

Hey Mate , understand what you are trying to say but NO ONE will ever do what Robbie could do in the next 50 years. He was a once in a generation player that was a WAY better hooker that Cam Smith. His stats back that up. Dont take my word for it, seriously check the SOO stats when they played against each other over all those years . Robbie comes out on top. However , everyone is so influenced by the media & the Queensland BS that Cameron Smith will be an immortal.All I will say is, if Robbie & Cameron had of swapped clubs , history would of been different. The simple fact is , we fail to really appreciate our own.

Ah… because there only 1 stat that truly matters the rest is fluff . That stat is wins and losses . And cam smith is better because he won more . I’m a Blue and love Farah and want him to one day coach the tigers , but your on one if you think that .

Did Farah have more skill ? Yep .the most skill full 9 to ever play the game . But one guy had a skill that was kryptonite for every other team . And that skill was how to beat you before you even got out there .
And when you were out there it would be death if a thousand cuts . “Oh you’ve got the play read” cool , grubber im behind . “Oh you’re in the grind” , cool , kick to the corner . Oh your defending well on the try line I’m just going to run my 120kg front rower between you and the next man , over and over , and over again.
Psychological warfare . Talk to the ref whilst your standing there , have a laugh with him , chirp all day .
That’s what was Cams skill .
And it was infuriating to watch . But I respected it .

 

[InBenjiWeTrust]

in the best organisations, the best players run the training with a help of the coaches (remember Storm - Slater, Smith, Crong) - another example is NBA's superclub GS Warriors, interview with their ex-player JaVale McGee
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Eol3bUTes0

 

[balmain boy]

Scolari looks like a bit of a unit, I’ve not seen a picture of him before but I had it in my head he was a slight winger, there ya go.

He's certainly not big. A lot smaller than Cini, Talau, Kepaoa.
But he's much faster and his mongrel and aggression is much greater.
Very good prospect

 

[Coastie_Tiger]

Scolari looks like a bit of a unit, I’ve not seen a picture of him before but I had it in my head he was a slight winger, there ya go.

He's certainly not big. A lot smaller than Cini, Talau, Kepaoa.
But he's much faster and his mongrel and aggression is much greater.
Very good prospect

That photo of him is just not what I had in my mind of him, mostly reading what others would have said about him. He’s certainly highly rated around here if he’s fast and has some mongrel about him it’s certainly what we need in years to come.

 

[innsaneink]

Scolari looks a likely type.
Built well, fast and aggressive.
See ya Noffo!

The kid can play, I've got high hopes for him - doesn't take a backward step and loves the contact.

Hope you're right... Because this is what we're all about now... Development

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Scolari looks like a bit of a unit, I’ve not seen a picture of him before but I had it in my head he was a slight winger, there ya go.

He's certainly not big. A lot smaller than Cini, Talau, Kepaoa.
But he's much faster and his mongrel and aggression is much greater.
Very good prospect

He's very good under the high ball, probably due to his rugby background. His defence is impressive and I hope he has a great pre-season and impresses Sheens with his ability.

 

[tiger05premier]

Scolari looks like a bit of a unit, I’ve not seen a picture of him before but I had it in my head he was a slight winger, there ya go.

He's certainly not big. A lot smaller than Cini, Talau, Kepaoa.
But he's much faster and his mongrel and aggression is much greater.
Very good prospect

He's very good under the high ball, probably due to his rugby background. His defence is impressive and I hope he has a great pre-season and impresses Sheens with his ability.

I hope we don't lose him