Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Mighty_Tiger]

I basically agree but it's not that simple. AD is coming back from a big injury. Brooks and Hasting are playing reasonably well.

If we have a clear 3yr plan as Sheens/Madge have spoken about then it is actually relatively simple.

With the volume of current players coming off contract this and next year they will already know which ones they want to keep, which ones they may keep and ones they want gone.

They have already shown intent with Liddle and a bunch of our forwards.

No way do we keep AD, Hastings, Brooks & Madden as halves past next year at the latest.
The fact Brooks has been moved from halfback (after Madge said he would play rep footy a few weeks before) and was also moved into hooker role gives an indication he is in trouble roster wise.

Sure the combo is playing reasonably well but if we don't win then it won't last. Reasonably well just won't cut it. We have the Bulldogs and Souths next, both should be wins based off how we performed the last few weeks and the opposition form mixed with more time as the combo gels

 

[hsvjones]

Drinkwater... Get the cheque book out and make it happen.
He would fit in with Hastings, AD, Brooks

 

[SeanT]

That’s overs by about 1/2M
Have you seen him play recently?
Hes dead set struggling to retain his bench spot with the roosters.

He was the 2nd best backrower last year after Pap. The roosters halves have not got decent ball to the the 2nd rowers all year. Look at Toupinua who is also a shadow of how he was last year.

It's not just about the money. It's about adding a high profile rep player in Thier prime to our side. Other players will come.

 

[Demps]

Kepaoa hasn’t played a game of NRL at centre - not 1…

Somehow he’s all of a sudden a given - and going to save us.
He can’t barely catch the ball, and when he does - he does something stupid with it

AJ isn't good enough.
Neither is Talau.

 

[hobbo1]

Brooks is shit … there I said it !

 

[batboy]

Did you see him put Garner away last week ? Sure he was named on the wing but he had Garner outside of him and put him away beautifully.

I'm pretty sure he played centre just before he was injured as well.

Same as To'a. These guys look good and they are on a lot less then AD or Brooks.

His only start at centre was the game he didn’t finish…
As I said - he hasn’t played one game there…

 

[stryker 69]

Brooks is shit … there I said it !

Finally…must be a relief to get that off your chest.

 

[batboy]

Angus Crichton - State of Origin regular, back to back premierships in a star studded team. A regular top performer in all teams. Has had a few average games this year. Possibly 800k price tag.

Luciano Leilua - Played a game for Samoa, is regularly one of the laziest players on the field, has played a few good games this year and has a 700k price tag.

I know which player I want

Wanting - getting and havin are all very different things unfortunately

 

[Odessa]

Adam sidelined for 20 odd games is terrific value

Did he get injured at the pub or being involved at his job the West Tigers he isn't allowed work's comp ?

 

[Spartan117]

Brooks is shit … there I said it !

He isnt.

He is a very talented player and remarkable defender

He just isnt the player we want him or need him to be here at the Tigers.

 

[stryker 69]

Angus Crichton - State of Origin regular, back to back premierships in a star studded team. A regular top performer in all teams. Has had a few average games this year. Possibly 800k price tag.

Luciano Leilua - Played a game for Samoa, is regularly one of the laziest players on the field, has played a few good games this year and has a 700k price tag.

I know which player I want

Agreed. Chichton eats Lucy alive and represents an upgrade.

 

[stryker 69]

He just isnt the player we want him or need him to be here at the Tigers.

and what is that exactly?

 

[Demps]

He isnt.

He is a very talented player and remarkable defender

He just isnt the player we want him or need him to be here at the Tigers.

Daresay his next club will say the same....

Guy is the epitome of an average player but he's been gifted a lengthy career- filled with mediocrity.

Framed debut jersey in the pool room with no other accolades.

He should consider spending the remaining years in England or France, experiencing the world... because any ambitions here in Australia are limited to the point of impossible.

 

[hobbo1]

He isnt.

He is a very talented player and remarkable defender

He just isnt the player we want him or need him to be here at the Tigers.

Nah he’s Shit mate … punt him

 

[hobbo1]

and what is that exactly?

A player with a brain would be nice

 

[Odessa]

The Tigers have to pay overs to get a gun player or grow them I have said before the brains trust should get together if we have make a list pick the 5 best junior players pay overs for them and put them on 5 year contracts roll the dice hopefully get at least one or two good players out of it

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Did he get injured at the pub or being involved at his job the West Tigers he isn't allowed work's comp ?

the question was is Douhie value...
Based on his time on the sidelines for 2021 and 2022, when you are not playing you are not adding value to the 17 on the park each week

 

[Odessa]

the question was is Douhie value...
Based on his time on the sidelines for 2021 and 2022, when you are not playing you are not adding value to the 17 on the park each week

Yes he was value just a shame he did not play more game's

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Yes he was value just a shame he did not play more game's

so he hasn't played games so not outputting any value
No play = No value
Brooks is on the field and playing well with Hastings

 

[Odessa]

so he hasn't played games so not outputting any value
No play = No value
Brooks is on the field and playing well with Hastings

It's a team sport have you heard him talk he is a winner on and off the field helping his team mates at every turn

In your Logic Gildart is great value because he is on the field we just need to clone him and have another 16 of him take the field every week