Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[batboy]

I still boggles my mind we won't release him. At best we're coming what? 11th? 12th? Hastings might be unproven at NRL level but Brooks has proven he's average at his absolute best, so what's there to lose? We save cap space, give Madden/another fringe FGer/young bloke a run and see what they're like, and then at midseason go forward with Doueihi and Hastings in the halves.

Depth.
We need someone in case Hastings gets injured.

Tannous, straight in the deep end....

I'm backing him....
Has enough terrier in him to take it on, that's for sure.

Getting ahead of ourselves again. He has not played against men, did he even get to Flegg or was he the age group below that when he did an ACL.

I know a half from a local under 12's team that is tearing up the comp, should we throw him in?

You might be....
I said I'm backing him, And he's not scared.
That hardly puts him in my starting side....
**LB47**

 

[TillLindemann]

leaving us 1 more to get,

Unless we let Lucy go early.

 

[paul wright]

leaving us 1 more to get,

Unless we let Lucy go early.

I would be delighted to let Lucy go early but we need somebody worthwhile (from the cows) to replace him

 

[batboy]

leaving us 1 more to get,

Unless we let Lucy go early.


I would be delighted to let Lucy go early but we need somebody worthwhile (from the cows) to replace him

A better than decent 2nd Rower at that....

 

[Glenji95]

Former Storm winger Suliasi Vunivalu is reportedly courting interest from a series of NRL sides following reports that the Fijian flyer is mulling whether to turn his back on the 15-man code.

The 26-year-old back made the shift to rugby following Melbourne's premiership-winning 2020 season, however, after just a single season with Super Rugby franchise the Queensland Reds, The Daily Telegraph has claimed the speedster could be eyeing the exit.


Wouldn't be a bad pick up.

I’d take him

 

[Glenji95]

With the signing of Jimmy Roberts to the top 30, leaving one slot available, have the Tigers given up on season 2022? I get the feeling it will be used to blood juniors and maybe solidify a few combinations the coaches want to see in years to come. We will likely be dealt some pastings and at this rate, I can't see Madge surviving. So for me its another year of low expectation but hopefully the likes of Tannous, Ma'anaima and Ogden get a go among others. As long as we resign Stef, I have much higher hopes for 2023 and beyond.

I keep reading how WT have filled 29 spots, but how does the signing of Papalii and Api for 2023 form part of our 22 roster. I probably got this all wrong but would appreciate if someone could explain.

As I understand it:

We had 27 signed players a few weeks ago, Junior Tapou was 28, JTJ (if he has signed) is 29, leaving us 1 more to get, we didn’t sign the last one, last season till late, so we may not see any signings for a while? Though Sheens does things differently good, imo.

Papi and API are for next year and have never been included for 22, unless we trade players away?

If we have given JTJ a spot for 22 I don’t think we will be announcing a new signing for 22 until late in the season as well not unless a big big name suddenly becomes available after Christmas but don’t see that happening hopefully we do announce more signings soon for 23 but

 

[Merlot]

i'db sniffing around the sharks 4 a cheap quality pick up,their a team on the rise with a new coach wanting 2 make his mark,established 20/50 gamers

 

[bigsiro]

From Newcastle Herald....

Despite denials that Luke Brooks wants out and is keen for a release from his club, the Knights continue to monitor the situation between the halfback and the Wests Tigers with a view to potentially signing him if he was to become available in the New Year

That article serves the purpose to let Brooks' know the Knights still want him. Also its also tantamount to an admission the Knights are in trouble for halves.

It also states that they have Jake Clifford and Adam Clune, both who they recruited last season, on their books. Why recruit them in the first place if you want to chase Brooks?

newcastle realise Brooks is an nrl class 6 or 7 they are rare. Halfback of the year 2018 under Cleary played average in an average team.
We do not have a 6 or 7 to replace him at that level therefore he will stay. Let's see how Newcastle go with Clunes or Clifford.

Maybe they know he doesn’t like it here.
Obviously they don’t know he’s overrated and has been our anchor for years.

he has not been the only reason we haven't made the 8

Maybe you’re right.
Nonetheless if we keep that anchor, it won’t matter how much we right this ship, we will still never get anywhere.

 

[Merlot]

From Newcastle Herald....

Despite denials that Luke Brooks wants out and is keen for a release from his club, the Knights continue to monitor the situation between the halfback and the Wests Tigers with a view to potentially signing him if he was to become available in the New Year

That article serves the purpose to let Brooks' know the Knights still want him. Also its also tantamount to an admission the Knights are in trouble for halves.

It also states that they have Jake Clifford and Adam Clune, both who they recruited last season, on their books. Why recruit them in the first place if you want to chase Brooks?

newcastle realise Brooks is an nrl class 6 or 7 they are rare. Halfback of the year 2018 under Cleary played average in an average team.
We do not have a 6 or 7 to replace him at that level therefore he will stay. Let's see how Newcastle go with Clunes or Clifford.

Maybe they know he doesn’t like it here.
Obviously they don’t know he’s overrated and has been our anchor for years.

he has not been the only reason we haven't made the 8

Maybe you’re right.
Nonetheless if we keep that anchor, it won’t matter how much we right this ship, we will still never get anywhere.

r u the ghost of xmas past,post Lucky Luke of 2Newie now,free up cash,we can cover him

 

[Merlot]

if the 5th immortal beckoned ,wouldnt ya go 4 it,oooowwww the pressure of having 2 performe under Joey's guidance,or,stay at Wests Tigers

 

[stryker 69]

From Newcastle Herald....

Despite denials that Luke Brooks wants out and is keen for a release from his club, the Knights continue to monitor the situation between the halfback and the Wests Tigers with a view to potentially signing him if he was to become available in the New Year

That article serves the purpose to let Brooks' know the Knights still want him. Also its also tantamount to an admission the Knights are in trouble for halves.

It also states that they have Jake Clifford and Adam Clune, both who they recruited last season, on their books. Why recruit them in the first place if you want to chase Brooks?

newcastle realise Brooks is an nrl class 6 or 7 they are rare. Halfback of the year 2018 under Cleary played average in an average team.
We do not have a 6 or 7 to replace him at that level therefore he will stay. Let's see how Newcastle go with Clunes or Clifford.

Maybe they know he doesn’t like it here.
Obviously they don’t know he’s overrated and has been our anchor for years.

he has not been the only reason we haven't made the 8

Not the only, but he is a constant.
Useless beyond words.

 

[bigsiro]

From Newcastle Herald....

Despite denials that Luke Brooks wants out and is keen for a release from his club, the Knights continue to monitor the situation between the halfback and the Wests Tigers with a view to potentially signing him if he was to become available in the New Year

That article serves the purpose to let Brooks' know the Knights still want him. Also its also tantamount to an admission the Knights are in trouble for halves.

It also states that they have Jake Clifford and Adam Clune, both who they recruited last season, on their books. Why recruit them in the first place if you want to chase Brooks?

newcastle realise Brooks is an nrl class 6 or 7 they are rare. Halfback of the year 2018 under Cleary played average in an average team.
We do not have a 6 or 7 to replace him at that level therefore he will stay. Let's see how Newcastle go with Clunes or Clifford.

Maybe they know he doesn’t like it here.
Obviously they don’t know he’s overrated and has been our anchor for years.

he has not been the only reason we haven't made the 8

Maybe you’re right.
Nonetheless if we keep that anchor, it won’t matter how much we right this ship, we will still never get anywhere.

r u the ghost of xmas past,post Lucky Luke of 2Newie now,free up cash,we can cover him

I don't understand what any of than means. :grimacing:

 

[Merlot]

From Newcastle Herald....

Despite denials that Luke Brooks wants out and is keen for a release from his club, the Knights continue to monitor the situation between the halfback and the Wests Tigers with a view to potentially signing him if he was to become available in the New Year

That article serves the purpose to let Brooks' know the Knights still want him. Also its also tantamount to an admission the Knights are in trouble for halves.

It also states that they have Jake Clifford and Adam Clune, both who they recruited last season, on their books. Why recruit them in the first place if you want to chase Brooks?

newcastle realise Brooks is an nrl class 6 or 7 they are rare. Halfback of the year 2018 under Cleary played average in an average team.
We do not have a 6 or 7 to replace him at that level therefore he will stay. Let's see how Newcastle go with Clunes or Clifford.

Maybe they know he doesn’t like it here.
Obviously they don’t know he’s overrated and has been our anchor for years.

he has not been the only reason we haven't made the 8

Maybe you’re right.
Nonetheless if we keep that anchor, it won’t matter how much we right this ship, we will still never get anywhere.

r u the ghost of xmas past,post Lucky Luke of 2Newie now,free up cash,we can cover him


I don't understand what any of than means. :grimacing:

downvote

 

[bigsiro]

From Newcastle Herald....

Despite denials that Luke Brooks wants out and is keen for a release from his club, the Knights continue to monitor the situation between the halfback and the Wests Tigers with a view to potentially signing him if he was to become available in the New Year

That article serves the purpose to let Brooks' know the Knights still want him. Also its also tantamount to an admission the Knights are in trouble for halves.

It also states that they have Jake Clifford and Adam Clune, both who they recruited last season, on their books. Why recruit them in the first place if you want to chase Brooks?

newcastle realise Brooks is an nrl class 6 or 7 they are rare. Halfback of the year 2018 under Cleary played average in an average team.
We do not have a 6 or 7 to replace him at that level therefore he will stay. Let's see how Newcastle go with Clunes or Clifford.

Maybe they know he doesn’t like it here.
Obviously they don’t know he’s overrated and has been our anchor for years.

he has not been the only reason we haven't made the 8

Maybe you’re right.
Nonetheless if we keep that anchor, it won’t matter how much we right this ship, we will still never get anywhere.

r u the ghost of xmas past,post Lucky Luke of 2Newie now,free up cash,we can cover him


I don't understand what any of than means. :grimacing:

downvote

:blush:

 

[Merlot]

we r in 4 a good year/s you know

 

[bathursttiger1]

From Newcastle Herald....

Despite denials that Luke Brooks wants out and is keen for a release from his club, the Knights continue to monitor the situation between the halfback and the Wests Tigers with a view to potentially signing him if he was to become available in the New Year

That article serves the purpose to let Brooks' know the Knights still want him. Also its also tantamount to an admission the Knights are in trouble for halves.

It also states that they have Jake Clifford and Adam Clune, both who they recruited last season, on their books. Why recruit them in the first place if you want to chase Brooks?

newcastle realise Brooks is an nrl class 6 or 7 they are rare. Halfback of the year 2018 under Cleary played average in an average team.
We do not have a 6 or 7 to replace him at that level therefore he will stay. Let's see how Newcastle go with Clunes or Clifford.

Maybe they know he doesn’t like it here.
Obviously they don’t know he’s overrated and has been our anchor for years.

he has not been the only reason we haven't made the 8

Not the only, but he is a constant.
Useless beyond words.

The constant problem over the last few years is we can’t defend, even if our life depends on it.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

From Newcastle Herald....

Despite denials that Luke Brooks wants out and is keen for a release from his club, the Knights continue to monitor the situation between the halfback and the Wests Tigers with a view to potentially signing him if he was to become available in the New Year

That article serves the purpose to let Brooks' know the Knights still want him. Also its also tantamount to an admission the Knights are in trouble for halves.

It also states that they have Jake Clifford and Adam Clune, both who they recruited last season, on their books. Why recruit them in the first place if you want to chase Brooks?

newcastle realise Brooks is an nrl class 6 or 7 they are rare. Halfback of the year 2018 under Cleary played average in an average team.
We do not have a 6 or 7 to replace him at that level therefore he will stay. Let's see how Newcastle go with Clunes or Clifford.

Maybe they know he doesn’t like it here.
Obviously they don’t know he’s overrated and has been our anchor for years.

he has not been the only reason we haven't made the 8

Not the only, but he is a constant.
Useless beyond words.

newcastle Don't think so
but hey let's go for an unproven Jock Madden please

 

[JC99]

Newcastle didn't expect Pearce to leave a year early. Clune was signed as a backup with Pearce and Clifford as their starting halves, now they need a Pearce replacement.

 

[Tigerwould]

Newcastle are desperate and using desperate tactics to get a halfback. If another one of our halves go down like Adam Doueihi did, we’ll be desperate as well.

 

[twentyforty]

Looks like Jet is contracted, leaving only one spot to fill. Does this mean we’ve put the pen in the draw? Surely not? It feels like we may lose a player or two for 22? Maybe Lucy? Brooks? Or both?