Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[hsvjones]

So I have not missed much today..
We have now resorted to just what we have already and where we put them.. :grin:

If the Roosters are to hold onto Manu and also pick up B Smith as rumoured they will be force for years to come.. Will never understand how the salary cap works and 100% the NRL don't care either

 

[Camel2281]

Who's the back up Fullback now...?

If Israel Ogden is still with the club, he's an option. And the other option is Dillon although he's going to need a big pre-season in the gym.

Not sure those guys would be in the Top 30 and would have to wait till Rd 10 or so to get a run..

Hopefully Laurie stays fit or you would assume Hastings since he has played there for Wigan quite a few times this year..

Nofoaluma at fullback doesn't fill me with confidence..

Fullback options (perhaps not round one, pending fitness, but options for the season)

Laurie
Doueihi
Hastings
Kepaoa
Dillon

Not a huge amount of proven quality but a number of players who can do a job and a youngster with huge potential.

Peachey?

Peachey is an interesting one. I feel like he doesn't really like being a utility player but instead would prefer a permanent position. I wonder how we'll use him.

Has to play lock almost every week for us

I thought that was going to be Hastings position?

Think that was mostly a smokescreen to be honest... he's talking about playing in the halves or off the bench. There's no reason you would sign Hastings as a lock and then sign peachey as a lock a few months later - Hastings will be pushing for a halves spot.

Agreed, Hastings and Peachy would fill similar roles in the lock position. I think Hastings really is the only choice at 6 to start the season.

AD and twal were on a sen podcast this week. Ad still keen on the 6 position. If Hastings and Brooks fire where does AD best fit in the team?

He could be moved to centre but I think he'll come back to the 6 jersey. Hastings and Brooks compete for the 7

Hastings and Doueihi would be the slowest halves combination in the history of slow halves combinations.

Quick between the ears though

I prefer Madden over Hastings.

That is because you don't want Hastings to outperform your boy Brooks. You'd rather they Tigers lose than Brooks not be 7

 

[HowDugWT]

Who's the back up Fullback now...?

If Israel Ogden is still with the club, he's an option. And the other option is Dillon although he's going to need a big pre-season in the gym.

Not sure those guys would be in the Top 30 and would have to wait till Rd 10 or so to get a run..

Hopefully Laurie stays fit or you would assume Hastings since he has played there for Wigan quite a few times this year..

Nofoaluma at fullback doesn't fill me with confidence..

Fullback options (perhaps not round one, pending fitness, but options for the season)

Laurie
Doueihi
Hastings
Kepaoa
Dillon

Not a huge amount of proven quality but a number of players who can do a job and a youngster with huge potential.

Peachey?

Peachey is an interesting one. I feel like he doesn't really like being a utility player but instead would prefer a permanent position. I wonder how we'll use him.

Has to play lock almost every week for us

I thought that was going to be Hastings position?

Think that was mostly a smokescreen to be honest... he's talking about playing in the halves or off the bench. There's no reason you would sign Hastings as a lock and then sign peachey as a lock a few months later - Hastings will be pushing for a halves spot.

Agreed, Hastings and Peachy would fill similar roles in the lock position. I think Hastings really is the only choice at 6 to start the season.

AD and twal were on a sen podcast this week. Ad still keen on the 6 position. If Hastings and Brooks fire where does AD best fit in the team?

Centre

Centre, utility or move to the 13. Knowing AD he won't be happy with centre or bench utility.

If tigers want to play finals this year Doueihi has to play in the halves.
HAS TO
He is a waste playing centre or utility. Although he is a fantastic centre it is because of his run game, eyes up footy and ability to kick. Which is everything a great five-eighth should have.
Doueihi at 6. A MUST

 

[cochise]

Doueihi can’t play centre. His defence is suspect and his speed, which was already low grade, will be further hampered by his injury.

He has a lot to work on as a 6 and really needed this off season.

He was rated in the top 5 5/8ths in the NRL

Fantastic, he was moved from 5/8th for us, still has areas of his game to work on and is coming off an ACL with no preseason.

 

[cochise]

Who's the back up Fullback now...?

If Israel Ogden is still with the club, he's an option. And the other option is Dillon although he's going to need a big pre-season in the gym.

Not sure those guys would be in the Top 30 and would have to wait till Rd 10 or so to get a run..

Hopefully Laurie stays fit or you would assume Hastings since he has played there for Wigan quite a few times this year..

Nofoaluma at fullback doesn't fill me with confidence..

Fullback options (perhaps not round one, pending fitness, but options for the season)

Laurie
Doueihi
Hastings
Kepaoa
Dillon

Not a huge amount of proven quality but a number of players who can do a job and a youngster with huge potential.

Peachey?

Peachey is an interesting one. I feel like he doesn't really like being a utility player but instead would prefer a permanent position. I wonder how we'll use him.

Has to play lock almost every week for us

I thought that was going to be Hastings position?

Think that was mostly a smokescreen to be honest... he's talking about playing in the halves or off the bench. There's no reason you would sign Hastings as a lock and then sign peachey as a lock a few months later - Hastings will be pushing for a halves spot.

Agreed, Hastings and Peachy would fill similar roles in the lock position. I think Hastings really is the only choice at 6 to start the season.

AD and twal were on a sen podcast this week. Ad still keen on the 6 position. If Hastings and Brooks fire where does AD best fit in the team?

Centre

Centre, utility or move to the 13. Knowing AD he won't be happy with centre or bench utility.

If tigers want to play finals this year Doueihi has to play in the halves.
HAS TO
He is a waste playing centre or utility. Although he is a fantastic centre it is because of his run game, eyes up footy and ability to kick. Which is everything a great five-eighth should have.
Doueihi at 6. A MUST

I don't think it is that clear cut.

 

[Chicken_Faced_Killa]

Doueihi being out for the start of the season means his role will be determined by whoever is underperforming when he comes back. If the 6 and 7 are going well they stay and he plays centre if not one of them goes.

One thing we desperately need is a centre regardless of where Adam ends up.

 

[Wildcat777]

Doueihi can’t play centre. His defence is suspect and his speed, which was already low grade, will be further hampered by his injury.

He has a lot to work on as a 6 and really needed this off season.

He was rated in the top 5 5/8ths in the NRL

Where? On this forum? I love AD but he is not in the top 8 in terms of 5/8. Though I wish he was.

 

[diedpretty]

So I have not missed much today..
We have now resorted to just what we have already and where we put them.. :grin:

If the Roosters are to hold onto Manu and also pick up B Smith as rumoured they will be force for years to come.. Will never understand how the salary cap works and 100% the NRL don't care either

Yea its a joke - the report is that Manu will forego $500k to stay at the rorters. The NRL will just rubber stamp it.

 

[TIGERPOWER]

Who's the back up Fullback now...?

If Israel Ogden is still with the club, he's an option. And the other option is Dillon although he's going to need a big pre-season in the gym.

Not sure those guys would be in the Top 30 and would have to wait till Rd 10 or so to get a run..

Hopefully Laurie stays fit or you would assume Hastings since he has played there for Wigan quite a few times this year..

Nofoaluma at fullback doesn't fill me with confidence..

Fullback options (perhaps not round one, pending fitness, but options for the season)

Laurie
Doueihi
Hastings
Kepaoa
Dillon

Not a huge amount of proven quality but a number of players who can do a job and a youngster with huge potential.

Peachey?

Peachey is an interesting one. I feel like he doesn't really like being a utility player but instead would prefer a permanent position. I wonder how we'll use him.

Has to play lock almost every week for us

I thought that was going to be Hastings position?

Think that was mostly a smokescreen to be honest... he's talking about playing in the halves or off the bench. There's no reason you would sign Hastings as a lock and then sign peachey as a lock a few months later - Hastings will be pushing for a halves spot.

Agreed, Hastings and Peachy would fill similar roles in the lock position. I think Hastings really is the only choice at 6 to start the season.

AD and twal were on a sen podcast this week. Ad still keen on the 6 position. If Hastings and Brooks fire where does AD best fit in the team?

He could be moved to centre but I think he'll come back to the 6 jersey. Hastings and Brooks compete for the 7

Hastings and Doueihi would be the slowest halves combination in the history of slow halves combinations.

Quick between the ears though

I prefer Madden over Hastings.

The less threatening option no doubt

Brooks and Madden? Mmmm.

I prefer madden over brooks lol

 

[The_Patriot]

Doueihi can’t play centre. His defence is suspect and his speed, which was already low grade, will be further hampered by his injury.

He has a lot to work on as a 6 and really needed this off season.

He was rated in the top 5 5/8ths in the NRL

Where? On this forum? I love AD but he is not in the top 8 in terms of 5/8. Though I wish he was.

We as a club don't have those payers. We have to developed them internally. Thats why people love Doueihi. Potentially he is a top 5/8.

 

[Sully]

Doueihi can’t play centre. His defence is suspect and his speed, which was already low grade, will be further hampered by his injury.

He has a lot to work on as a 6 and really needed this off season.

He was rated in the top 5 5/8ths in the NRL

Where? On this forum? I love AD but he is not in the top 8 in terms of 5/8. Though I wish he was.

Dally M nomination

 

[The_Patriot]

Who's the back up Fullback now...?

If Israel Ogden is still with the club, he's an option. And the other option is Dillon although he's going to need a big pre-season in the gym.

Not sure those guys would be in the Top 30 and would have to wait till Rd 10 or so to get a run..

Hopefully Laurie stays fit or you would assume Hastings since he has played there for Wigan quite a few times this year..

Nofoaluma at fullback doesn't fill me with confidence..

Fullback options (perhaps not round one, pending fitness, but options for the season)

Laurie
Doueihi
Hastings
Kepaoa
Dillon

Not a huge amount of proven quality but a number of players who can do a job and a youngster with huge potential.

Peachey?

Peachey is an interesting one. I feel like he doesn't really like being a utility player but instead would prefer a permanent position. I wonder how we'll use him.

Has to play lock almost every week for us

I thought that was going to be Hastings position?

Think that was mostly a smokescreen to be honest... he's talking about playing in the halves or off the bench. There's no reason you would sign Hastings as a lock and then sign peachey as a lock a few months later - Hastings will be pushing for a halves spot.

Agreed, Hastings and Peachy would fill similar roles in the lock position. I think Hastings really is the only choice at 6 to start the season.

AD and twal were on a sen podcast this week. Ad still keen on the 6 position. If Hastings and Brooks fire where does AD best fit in the team?

He could be moved to centre but I think he'll come back to the 6 jersey. Hastings and Brooks compete for the 7

Hastings and Doueihi would be the slowest halves combination in the history of slow halves combinations.

Quick between the ears though

I prefer Madden over Hastings.

The less threatening option no doubt

Brooks and Madden? Mmmm.

I prefer madden over brooks lol

Me too if I'm being honest

 

[cochise]

Who's the back up Fullback now...?

If Israel Ogden is still with the club, he's an option. And the other option is Dillon although he's going to need a big pre-season in the gym.

Not sure those guys would be in the Top 30 and would have to wait till Rd 10 or so to get a run..

Hopefully Laurie stays fit or you would assume Hastings since he has played there for Wigan quite a few times this year..

Nofoaluma at fullback doesn't fill me with confidence..

Fullback options (perhaps not round one, pending fitness, but options for the season)

Laurie
Doueihi
Hastings
Kepaoa
Dillon

Not a huge amount of proven quality but a number of players who can do a job and a youngster with huge potential.

Peachey?

Peachey is an interesting one. I feel like he doesn't really like being a utility player but instead would prefer a permanent position. I wonder how we'll use him.

Has to play lock almost every week for us

I thought that was going to be Hastings position?

Think that was mostly a smokescreen to be honest... he's talking about playing in the halves or off the bench. There's no reason you would sign Hastings as a lock and then sign peachey as a lock a few months later - Hastings will be pushing for a halves spot.

Agreed, Hastings and Peachy would fill similar roles in the lock position. I think Hastings really is the only choice at 6 to start the season.

AD and twal were on a sen podcast this week. Ad still keen on the 6 position. If Hastings and Brooks fire where does AD best fit in the team?

He could be moved to centre but I think he'll come back to the 6 jersey. Hastings and Brooks compete for the 7

Hastings and Doueihi would be the slowest halves combination in the history of slow halves combinations.

Quick between the ears though

I prefer Madden over Hastings.

The less threatening option no doubt

Brooks and Madden? Mmmm.

I prefer madden over brooks lol

Me too if I'm being honest

I don't think he has quite shown enough yet.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Who's the back up Fullback now...?

If Israel Ogden is still with the club, he's an option. And the other option is Dillon although he's going to need a big pre-season in the gym.

Not sure those guys would be in the Top 30 and would have to wait till Rd 10 or so to get a run..

Hopefully Laurie stays fit or you would assume Hastings since he has played there for Wigan quite a few times this year..

Nofoaluma at fullback doesn't fill me with confidence..

Fullback options (perhaps not round one, pending fitness, but options for the season)

Laurie
Doueihi
Hastings
Kepaoa
Dillon

Not a huge amount of proven quality but a number of players who can do a job and a youngster with huge potential.

Peachey?

Peachey is an interesting one. I feel like he doesn't really like being a utility player but instead would prefer a permanent position. I wonder how we'll use him.

Has to play lock almost every week for us

I thought that was going to be Hastings position?

Think that was mostly a smokescreen to be honest... he's talking about playing in the halves or off the bench. There's no reason you would sign Hastings as a lock and then sign peachey as a lock a few months later - Hastings will be pushing for a halves spot.

Agreed, Hastings and Peachy would fill similar roles in the lock position. I think Hastings really is the only choice at 6 to start the season.

AD and twal were on a sen podcast this week. Ad still keen on the 6 position. If Hastings and Brooks fire where does AD best fit in the team?

He could be moved to centre but I think he'll come back to the 6 jersey. Hastings and Brooks compete for the 7

Hastings and Doueihi would be the slowest halves combination in the history of slow halves combinations.

Quick between the ears though

I prefer Madden over Hastings.

The less threatening option no doubt

Brooks and Madden? Mmmm.

I prefer madden over brooks lol

Me too if I'm being honest

I don't think he has quite shown enough yet.

*Insert neither has Brooks reply*

 

[cochise]

Who's the back up Fullback now...?

If Israel Ogden is still with the club, he's an option. And the other option is Dillon although he's going to need a big pre-season in the gym.

Not sure those guys would be in the Top 30 and would have to wait till Rd 10 or so to get a run..

Hopefully Laurie stays fit or you would assume Hastings since he has played there for Wigan quite a few times this year..

Nofoaluma at fullback doesn't fill me with confidence..

Fullback options (perhaps not round one, pending fitness, but options for the season)

Laurie
Doueihi
Hastings
Kepaoa
Dillon

Not a huge amount of proven quality but a number of players who can do a job and a youngster with huge potential.

Peachey?

Peachey is an interesting one. I feel like he doesn't really like being a utility player but instead would prefer a permanent position. I wonder how we'll use him.

Has to play lock almost every week for us

I thought that was going to be Hastings position?

Think that was mostly a smokescreen to be honest... he's talking about playing in the halves or off the bench. There's no reason you would sign Hastings as a lock and then sign peachey as a lock a few months later - Hastings will be pushing for a halves spot.

Agreed, Hastings and Peachy would fill similar roles in the lock position. I think Hastings really is the only choice at 6 to start the season.

AD and twal were on a sen podcast this week. Ad still keen on the 6 position. If Hastings and Brooks fire where does AD best fit in the team?

He could be moved to centre but I think he'll come back to the 6 jersey. Hastings and Brooks compete for the 7

Hastings and Doueihi would be the slowest halves combination in the history of slow halves combinations.

Quick between the ears though

I prefer Madden over Hastings.

The less threatening option no doubt

Brooks and Madden? Mmmm.

I prefer madden over brooks lol

Me too if I'm being honest

I don't think he has quite shown enough yet.

*Insert neither has Brooks reply*

I don't play those games.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Who's the back up Fullback now...?

If Israel Ogden is still with the club, he's an option. And the other option is Dillon although he's going to need a big pre-season in the gym.

Not sure those guys would be in the Top 30 and would have to wait till Rd 10 or so to get a run..

Hopefully Laurie stays fit or you would assume Hastings since he has played there for Wigan quite a few times this year..

Nofoaluma at fullback doesn't fill me with confidence..

Fullback options (perhaps not round one, pending fitness, but options for the season)

Laurie
Doueihi
Hastings
Kepaoa
Dillon

Not a huge amount of proven quality but a number of players who can do a job and a youngster with huge potential.

Peachey?

Peachey is an interesting one. I feel like he doesn't really like being a utility player but instead would prefer a permanent position. I wonder how we'll use him.

Has to play lock almost every week for us

I thought that was going to be Hastings position?

Think that was mostly a smokescreen to be honest... he's talking about playing in the halves or off the bench. There's no reason you would sign Hastings as a lock and then sign peachey as a lock a few months later - Hastings will be pushing for a halves spot.

Agreed, Hastings and Peachy would fill similar roles in the lock position. I think Hastings really is the only choice at 6 to start the season.

AD and twal were on a sen podcast this week. Ad still keen on the 6 position. If Hastings and Brooks fire where does AD best fit in the team?

He could be moved to centre but I think he'll come back to the 6 jersey. Hastings and Brooks compete for the 7

Hastings and Doueihi would be the slowest halves combination in the history of slow halves combinations.

Quick between the ears though

I prefer Madden over Hastings.

The less threatening option no doubt

Brooks and Madden? Mmmm.

I prefer madden over brooks lol

Me too if I'm being honest

I don't think he has quite shown enough yet.

*Insert neither has Brooks reply*

I don't play those games.

You roll the dice when you comment on Brooks

 

[Krammy]

So no new signings yet. Hopefully by the end of next week we will hear more. Hope to have at least 2 new signings by then.

 

[needsanewusername]

Who's the back up Fullback now...?

If Israel Ogden is still with the club, he's an option. And the other option is Dillon although he's going to need a big pre-season in the gym.

Not sure those guys would be in the Top 30 and would have to wait till Rd 10 or so to get a run..

Hopefully Laurie stays fit or you would assume Hastings since he has played there for Wigan quite a few times this year..

Nofoaluma at fullback doesn't fill me with confidence..

Fullback options (perhaps not round one, pending fitness, but options for the season)

Laurie
Doueihi
Hastings
Kepaoa
Dillon

Not a huge amount of proven quality but a number of players who can do a job and a youngster with huge potential.

Peachey?

Peachey is an interesting one. I feel like he doesn't really like being a utility player but instead would prefer a permanent position. I wonder how we'll use him.

Has to play lock almost every week for us

I thought that was going to be Hastings position?

Think that was mostly a smokescreen to be honest... he's talking about playing in the halves or off the bench. There's no reason you would sign Hastings as a lock and then sign peachey as a lock a few months later - Hastings will be pushing for a halves spot.

Agreed, Hastings and Peachy would fill similar roles in the lock position. I think Hastings really is the only choice at 6 to start the season.

AD and twal were on a sen podcast this week. Ad still keen on the 6 position. If Hastings and Brooks fire where does AD best fit in the team?

He could be moved to centre but I think he'll come back to the 6 jersey. Hastings and Brooks compete for the 7

Hastings and Doueihi would be the slowest halves combination in the history of slow halves combinations.

Quick between the ears though

I prefer Madden over Hastings.

The less threatening option no doubt

Brooks and Madden? Mmmm.

That’s the spoon combo

 

[tigerap]

So no new signings yet. Hopefully by the end of next week we will hear more. Hope to have at least 2 new signings by then.

I’m expecting some news in the next 48 hrs….

 

[tigger19]

Anyone know if brothers Iverson and Compton Fuatimau are still with the club