Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

Kearnsy said:
Does anybody know how or if a knee reconstruction can affect goal kicking?
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It’ll probably affect his confidence

Once you feel them coming off cleanly again, that’s all she wrote. Doueihi is our best kicker and it’s not even close, does he make the team on that basis alone? I think yes…
 
TieDye said:
It’ll probably affect his confidence

Once you feel them coming off cleanly again, that’s all she wrote. Doueihi is our best kicker and it’s not even close, does he make the team on that basis alone? I think yes…
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So do I. We have had too many games over the last 10 years where we have lost due to missed goals. It’s such an important part of our game. Being up by 8 or 14 etc can do a lot for confidence in a game and can kill morale with the opposition
 
pawsandclaws1 said:
Only if Madden signed a two year extension of his current contract at WTs. Madden will be in demand and having him on contract provides WTs with options.
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we don't need Madden moving forward with Brooks Hastings douhie Laurie and peachey all able to play in halves for 2023
 
Herman Tofaenos mates all congratulating him on insta for signing a new contract with the tigers. His agency just said it was an 'elite development' contract. Presume it's for 2023.

With him and Mana'mia on contract it lessens the need to get into a bidding war for Pele


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Jedi_Tiger said:
we don't need Madden moving forward with Brooks Hastings douhie Laurie and peachey all able to play in halves for 2023
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Well...Laurie wont be leaving full back any time soon unless his defence and positional play doesnt improve.....but hes had a full off season to work on that and hes a talented kid so S/B ok

..Douhi can play 6 or centre.Was our best player last year.Wont be going anywhere unless he doesnt fully recover from knee problems..then 13 comes into consideration
Peachey can play 13 or 6 (and maybe 9).Not sold on The Peach..his trials were ordinary..but he does play a lot of positions. Needs to play some of them ...any of them ......well.And hold the pill
...BUT.... the real jury(ie coaching staff) decision is Brooks vs Madden,both of whom need to step up this year .


As our highest paid player,Brooks,hasnt delivered consistent value in 7-8 years,and clearly has a problem with the coach as evidenced by his Bulldogs tanking last year..........,if Douhi had been fit at start of this season Ive no doubt Brooks wld be playing for Knights rite now,as Hastings was clearly bought in to replace him at 7

The other (Madden)is virtually on a not much more than a development contract, waiting for an extended run in the NRL to gain experience and more importantly prove himself(which he will get with inevitable injuries to Hastings or Brooks before Douhi returns).

On triasl evidence,Maddens passing and kicking game may already have passed Brooks(?),but hes no-where near the defender..yet .But thats not his main job

For at least half of us on this forum,its Brooks who has to lift his running game significantly now that Hastings is doing the organisation and thinking for our halves..or we'll find something better to do with that $700k+ we paying Luke this year and next

If nothing changes,once Douhi is back its Brooks who Id be loaning to Raiders (not Madden)as Ricky mite get something out of him to pump up his price for a 2023 trade
 
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clontarfkid said:
Well...Laurie wont be leaving full back any time soon unless his defence and positional play doesnt improve.....but hes had a full off season to work on that and hes a talented kid so S/B ok
..Douhi can play 6 or centre.Was our best player last year.Wont be going anywhere unless he doesnt fully recover from knee problems..then 13 comes into consideration
Peachey can play 13 or 6 (and maybe 9).Not sold on The Peach..his trials were ordinary..but he does play a lot of positions.Needs to play some of them ...any of them ......well.And hold the pill
...BUT.... the real jury(ie coaching staff) decision is Brooks vs Madden,both of whom need to step up this year .
As our highest paid player,Brooks,hasnt delivered consistent value in 7-8 years,and clearly has a problem with the coach as evidenced by his Bulldogs tanking last year..........,if Douhi had been fit at start of this season Ive no doubt Brooks wld be playing for Knights rite now,as Hastings was clearly bought in to replace him at 7
The other (Madden)is virtually on a not much more than a development contract, waiting for an extended run in the NRL to gain experience and more importantly prove himself(which he will get with inevitable injuries to Hastings or Brooks before Douhi returns).
On triasl evidence,Maddens passing and kicking game may already have passed Brooks(?),but hes no-where near the defender..yet .But thats not his main job
For at least half of us on this forum,its Brooks who has to lift his running game significantly now that Hastings is doing the organisation and thinking for our halves..or we'll find something better to do with that $700k+ we paying Luke this year and next
If nothing changes,once Douhi is back its Brooks who Id be loaning to Raiders(not Madden)as Ricky mite get something out of him to pump up his price for a 2023 trade
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Get your facts right before going on these repetitive lengthy meaningless diatribes!!

You don't rate Brooks - WE GET IT!!

But far better judges than you and "at least half of us on this forum" do see his value as an NRL footballer ahead of unproven toilers like Madden - so please just get over it!!
 
balmain boy said:
Herman Tofaenos mates all congratulating him on insta for signing a new contract with the tigers. His agency just said it was an 'elite development' contract. Presume it's for 2023.

With him and Mana'mia on contract it lessens the need to get into a bidding war for Pele


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Maybe he was originally heading back home after SG Ball? Might indicate he will be upped to Flegg for remainder of 2022. Elite Development Squad is something I haven't heard before. I doubt it is a development contract.

As for Pele, I don't think Sheens would throw massive money at him. But a good offer should still go out. He is Top 30 ready now!
 
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Jedi_Tiger said:
we don't need Madden moving forward with Brooks Hastings douhie Laurie and peachey all able to play in halves for 2023
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Madden is developing nicely and I look forward to his rise to the NRL with WTs. Of those names you have mentioned, Brooks is the only certainty although Hastings has had a good start in the trials. I'd like to believe WTs is about development and giving a good young half away does not appear to be good business and sets a poor precedent. You release one, then the pack will circle for others imo.
 
clontarfkid said:
Well...Laurie wont be leaving full back any time soon unless his defence and positional play doesnt improve.....but hes had a full off season to work on that and hes a talented kid so S/B ok
..Douhi can play 6 or centre.Was our best player last year.Wont be going anywhere unless he doesnt fully recover from knee problems..then 13 comes into consideration
Peachey can play 13 or 6 (and maybe 9).Not sold on The Peach..his trials were ordinary..but he does play a lot of positions.Needs to play some of them ...any of them ......well.And hold the pill
...BUT.... the real jury(ie coaching staff) decision is Brooks vs Madden,both of whom need to step up this year .
As our highest paid player,Brooks,hasnt delivered consistent value in 7-8 years,and clearly has a problem with the coach as evidenced by his Bulldogs tanking last year..........,if Douhi had been fit at start of this season Ive no doubt Brooks wld be playing for Knights rite now,as Hastings was clearly bought in to replace him at 7
The other (Madden)is virtually on a not much more than a development contract, waiting for an extended run in the NRL to gain experience and more importantly prove himself(which he will get with inevitable injuries to Hastings or Brooks before Douhi returns).
On triasl evidence,Maddens passing and kicking game may already have passed Brooks(?),but hes no-where near the defender..yet .But thats not his main job
For at least half of us on this forum,its Brooks who has to lift his running game significantly now that Hastings is doing the organisation and thinking for our halves..or we'll find something better to do with that $700k+ we paying Luke this year and next
If nothing changes,once Douhi is back its Brooks who Id be loaning to Raiders(not Madden)as Ricky mite get something out of him to pump up his price for a 2023 trade
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Snidest 0 said:
Get your facts right before going on these repetitive lengthy meaningless diatribes!!

You don't rate Brooks - WE GET IT!!

But far better judges than you and "at least half of us on this forum" do see his value as an NRL footballer ahead of unproven toilers like Madden - so please just get over it!!
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I think yr a bit sharp there.

@clontarfkid is correct IMHO,

WTs have a history of persistence with players who aren't delivering and letting go prospects.

I like Brooks, he's one of my Fav players and for many years has had nothing around him.

He has this year to prove he deserves to be our No1 halve.

We cant let go one of the best young halves who has only just made his debut.

Lets see what happens in 2022.
 
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