Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

jirskyr said:
It goes back quite some time - I am told Chammas doesn't like Maguire and has always been keen to run anti-Madge articles; been this way for years. Pretty sure the guy does not have a direct line to Tigers power-brokers. He probably pieces together information from tidbits from player managers.
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Ok, what facts are you basing this on? Sometimes it's hard to accept your club and coach aren't the best.
 
I have never been a fan of weakening positions with make shift players. Ever position should have coverage even if they come from State Cup.

T'oa is not a full back so let's put him back to Centre and not ruin his career like Moltzen's career,

Let's see for the rest of the season a Centre combination of T'oa and Naden.

I would play AD off the bench as he can cover many position including forwards.

I rather throw in a State Cup player who knows a bit about full back play there or go hard for a player like Dykes to join immediately.

If Franklin Pele from Cronulla is a prop and not getting a go at NRL then offer him an immediate spot in WT top 30 and play him off the bench.

With Garner, Tuilagi and LL Cool J not in the picture in 2023 then one of them can give up their top 17 spot. Why develop them further for another club to benefit.

With the two quality players coming in 2023 then 2022 should be development year for players who can take WT forward in the future. We all know that WT at present can't match it with sides like Penrith, Storm and Cowboys this season.

I like Laurie but needs to be on the field more and show more before he can earn an upgrade.

Need to sort out Maguire's contract so players know what is happening at the club.

If David is still showing signs of concussion and headaches no need to rush him back into side. AJ or Junior can take the wing spot.

Given our issues with the backline and the none use of Kei in RL maybe he should be traded now to free up a spot.
 
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Long Term Fan said:
I have never been a fan of weakening positions with make shift players. Ever position should have coverage even if they come from State Cup.

T'oa is not a full back so let's put him back to Centre and not ruin his career like Moltzen's career,

Let's see for the rest of the season a Centre combination of T'oa and Naden.

I would play AD off the bench as he can cover many position including forwards.

I rather throw in a State Cup player who knows a bit about full back play there or go hard for a player like Dykes to join immediately.

If Franklin Pele from Cronulla is a prop and not getting a go at NRL then offer him an immediate spot in WT top 30 and play him off the bench.

With Garner, Tuilagi and LL Cool J not in the picture in 2023 then one of them can give up their top 17 spot. Why develop them further for another club to benefit.

With the two quality players coming in 2023 then 2022 should be development year for players who can take WT forward in the future. We all know that WT at present can't match it with sides like Penrith, Storm and Cowboys this season.

I like Laurie but needs to be on the field more and show more before he can earn an upgrade.

Need to sort out Maguire's contract so players know what is happening at the club.

If David is still showing signs of concussion and headaches no need to rush him back into side. AJ or Junior can take the wing spot.

Given our issues with the backline and the none use of Kei in RL maybe he should be traded now to free up a spot.
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Kei is off contract.

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Long Term Fan said:
I have never been a fan of weakening positions with make shift players. Ever position should have coverage even if they come from State Cup.

T'oa is not a full back so let's put him back to Centre and not ruin his career like Moltzen's career,

Let's see for the rest of the season a Centre combination of T'oa and Naden.

I would play AD off the bench as he can cover many position including forwards.

I rather throw in a State Cup player who knows a bit about full back play there or go hard for a player like Dykes to join immediately.

If Franklin Pele from Cronulla is a prop and not getting a go at NRL then offer him an immediate spot in WT top 30 and play him off the bench.

With Garner, Tuilagi and LL Cool J not in the picture in 2023 then one of them can give up their top 17 spot. Why develop them further for another club to benefit.

With the two quality players coming in 2023 then 2022 should be development year for players who can take WT forward in the future. We all know that WT at present can't match it with sides like Penrith, Storm and Cowboys this season.

I like Laurie but needs to be on the field more and show more before he can earn an upgrade.

Need to sort out Maguire's contract so players know what is happening at the club.

If David is still showing signs of concussion and headaches no need to rush him back into side. AJ or Junior can take the wing spot.

Given our issues with the backline and the none use of Kei in RL maybe he should be traded now to free up a spot.
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How did we ruin Timmy's career?
Didn't he just have a run of injuries.
I agree that we need to settle our backline asap to get some cohesion. When AD comes back it will cause more juggling.
 
Cobarcats said:
How did we ruin Timmy's career?
Didn't he just have a run of injuries.
I agree that we need to settle our backline asap to get some cohesion. When AD comes back it will cause more juggling.
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I thought Moltzen was a quality player best suited to a halves position but he was converted to a full back which didn't turn out too well. This is just my opinion and always happy to be proven wrong.

I have watched NRL since 1978 and to me successful teams have been ones with settled line ups, less injuries throughout the season, great players in key positions and Coaches with game plans adapted to their sides strengthens and current trends.

I for one are excited about WT in 2023 and 2024 and only need a couple more players to be a real premiership threat as we have been building nicely and have some quality juniors coming through the system. The current coaching staff seem to be doing a great job.

I also like that WT are now not paying overs for players which in the past has caused salary cap issues and if players are not performing like Miekle let them go early.

Great sign for the club is when Big Joe (SOO player) took up the option to stay with WT in 2023 rather then head back to QLD and link up with Dolphins. That to me sends out a positive message that he wants to be here and sees success coming.
 
Camel2281 said:
He's a starting Spine player. $250k is for players 15-20 in your 30 man roster
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Sorry I just don’t think he is worth any more , he has a lot of faults , doesn’t back up enough for me his defence is below par , not saying he can get better but he has a long way to go
 
tunks said:
I agree. I think awesome stage, even if it's for one or two games Pole and O'Kane should get blooded this year.
Give them a taste, then watch how hard they work in off-season to get another taste.
Some here will say this is ludicrous, but I put it to you, what happens next year if we have injuries in the forwards again?
Every one is banking on Blore being right to go, hopefully he is, but what happens next year if Papali or Blore gets injured?
I say blood some youth now.
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I agree we need to fully setup for 23. However, the issue I see with this is that Madge knows he is on thin ice and needs the backing of the board to accept some losses due to juniors for the betterment of the team next year. He is trying to win games now to keep his job, which is fair enough.
 
Long Term Fan said:
I have never been a fan of weakening positions with make shift players. Ever position should have coverage even if they come from State Cup.

T'oa is not a full back so let's put him back to Centre and not ruin his career like Moltzen's career,

Let's see for the rest of the season a Centre combination of T'oa and Naden.

I would play AD off the bench as he can cover many position including forwards.

I rather throw in a State Cup player who knows a bit about full back play there or go hard for a player like Dykes to join immediately.

If Franklin Pele from Cronulla is a prop and not getting a go at NRL then offer him an immediate spot in WT top 30 and play him off the bench.

With Garner, Tuilagi and LL Cool J not in the picture in 2023 then one of them can give up their top 17 spot. Why develop them further for another club to benefit.

With the two quality players coming in 2023 then 2022 should be development year for players who can take WT forward in the future. We all know that WT at present can't match it with sides like Penrith, Storm and Cowboys this season.

I like Laurie but needs to be on the field more and show more before he can earn an upgrade.

Need to sort out Maguire's contract so players know what is happening at the club.

If David is still showing signs of concussion and headaches no need to rush him back into side. AJ or Junior can take the wing spot.

Given our issues with the backline and the none use of Kei in RL maybe he should be traded now to free up a spot.
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I suppose it comes down to what options you have - Bellamy (who everyone bangs on about being the greatest coach of all time) moves arguably the best DH in the comp to no 7, moves probably the best no. 14 in the comp to 9 - result - they get flogged. Why did he do it - supposedly he had no one he considered good enough in the lower grades to slot straight in to the 7.
 
diedpretty said:
Bennett doesn't appear to be much of a drawcard at dolphins.
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Wayne is struggling. He inherited great playing rosters at the Dragons and Souths. He had to build a roster at the Knights and look how that turned out. With the majority of the forward pack ageing they could be in for a long few years. Wayne loves the $$$ that whats he’s there for.
 
Camel2281 said:
Since there were players doing all the things a halfback is meant to do, yes. (Talking, leading, directing, controlling.) All the things Brooks has never been able to accomplish, hence he lost his precious coveted halfback position
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I think we all agree that Brooks can’t manage a game , & never has had that skill , hence the results. However , he is a very good running 5/8 . That is his skill & always has been . Going good now.
 
tony soprano said:
It's very emotive because madge is such a good bloke.

But if we look at the facts, post review, the club have taken away Madge's control. They had to tell him to delegate to the other coaches and have seen improvements.

Madge hires his cronies as assistant coaches which were just terrible. Did the same at souths I'm pretty sure.

To turn the club into winners do we really want a coach who has to be told how to coach. The coach should be doing these things already.

Chammas also mentioned api and papali pretty much just came for the money and players won't come for less until we start winning again. Said generally the players never leave the club for the coach.

I'd say he 100 percent has contacts at the club, did you watch it?
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I cannot believe that Papali came only for the money. Ridiculous statement from a journalist.
 
diedpretty said:
I suppose it comes down to what options you have - Bellamy (who everyone bangs on about being the greatest coach of all time) moves arguably the best DH in the comp to no 7, moves probably the best no. 14 in the comp to 9 - result - they get flogged. Why did he do it - supposedly he had no one he considered good enough in the lower grades to slot straight in to the 7.
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Bellamy has come out and said he made a big mistake with team selections against the Cowboys and will not make it again.

Storm have an ageing pack and maybe father time is catch up with some of them in the week to week grind.

Any team minus Papps, Rennie Smith, Jerome Hughes, Big Nelson is going to struggle. 2 thirds of your spine gone.

Whilst I like Block of Cheese as a player I don't think he will work out as hooker for the Chooks. Might end up being a poor signing especially if Verrills leaves them.
 
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