Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

Thaiger said:
Tim spoke for over 3 hours and was very generous with his time. Emma Lawrence was the interviewer. He spoke very well as usual but when asked about the Junior Reps he was quite positive & Young was the one mentioned. He did say they are starting to see more rugby school kids coming through to league (e.g. Illias to Souths and presumably others from schools like Joeys to WTs). He was particularly happy with the numbers that applied for Junior Reps this year across the board.

Made some interesting comments:

  • Prefers the term "supporter" to "fan" as fans blow from side to side!
  • He views the ability to attack more important than defence (referenced 2005) with individual players;
  • Whilst he may not always agree with the coach, he would never steamroll them with his views a la other clubs;
  • He is not keen to risk AD come back this year ("knees are like wet cement") or others that have recently had knee issues such as Blore but the club will listen to the medicos about any clearance;
  • Pretty sure Crichton was mentioned that WTs had had discussions but a lot of this can be their manager driving up prices with their existing club;
  • Doesn't believe young talent should be asking for the inflated amounts their managers are seeking until they prove themselves into their mid-late 20s - I certainly got the impression he is not a fan (or should I say 'supporter') of quite of few of these managers!;
  • Frustration pointed out around the timing of COE but certainly wasn't indicating that he thought it will change things overnight but a "nice to have" attracting future talent;
  • The club does have a plan to get back to glory days - I must admit I wasn't clear exactly what that was but there were a few distractions in the room.
Anyway, probably haven't given the forum any new observations with this post. I did think he spoke impressively and positively (without rose coloured glasses) which gave me hope. There were no inappropriate stories and the ones he did tell were quite funny. He hung around after he finished to talk to people who went up and thanked him for the night.

Certainly, he has his heart in the right place. He was asked how long he was going to stay at the club and he joked that it was a contract for 3 years but that it can be as short as one year these days or if all goes well hopefully extended.
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What interview was this??
 
No surprises with Tim, cards close to chest as per usual.

I’m not sure about anyone else but I’m still reeling over the number of injured players in the game this year and wondering whether the rules are contributing to it.

On the one hand, we are seeing cleaner games but on the other, the hospitals are jam packed.

I don’t think I’ve ever seen the players as a group so fit, but that’s not saving too many.

Im not one of these best player is essential people as it’s a team sport, but something has to give.

It’s funny how we stutter along as well, I’m hanging for a block of good games, some consistency. I guess Madge is too. The peaks have been outstanding but then the crumple.

If we can beat the eels, a very good, patient and disciplined side, we should be flying higher.

And as for giving away a binning to stop a certain try, there’s many cases where it’s not worth it. Players should think about that more carefully. I know it’s hard out there, but we’ve all seen the odd player geek out and make a match winning decision.

Brent’s first game was very exciting, he’s looking quite good.
 
batboy said:
If you listen to the way he speaks - The devil is in the detail....
There's a lot of They should, They could, They probably, I think, They'd wonder...
It's utter horseshit.
He admits it's an opinion piece - Then goes on to say his opinion means nothing.

Same as when Brent Read says, Tigers have the bye coming up and Will "probably" have a discussion around the coach then - And maybe decide to go in a different direction.

It's never "They've scheduled a meeting for the bye round" Nothing they say is definitive... Or substantial - It's all pure speculation, Or an opinion on what they think we should do.

They're all out there trying to control the narrative of the game....
All week they're all talking about how poor a run Souths and Storm are having with a couple injuries... We've had them all year and they're only just mentioning it in the last 2 weeks.

They're grubs - Who talk shit - We're easy targets and we sell the stories they peddle.
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Include Buzz in that too, when he says..whether they like to admit it or not, The Wests Tigers are looking for another coach.
Their job at Fox is to talk up footy and activate interest by pressing buttons.
 
BAGNF05 said:
In the NFL players restructure deals to suit their club. Brooks would win a lot over by doing so.
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No he wouldn’t….
Brooks won his dally m on 550k a season, Moses took Parra to the spoon on 750k.
Truth is - the only time we read about numbers (no matter how close they are) is when someone decides they’re too much.
No one knows how Brooks deal has been structured and now we’re at the back end it’s inflated.
He may have had to take a hair cut earlier in the deal to help overpay everyone else…

That said, I’d be looking to extend him and re-work the numbers to get him in line with market value…
If he doesn’t want that - then it’s only another year. No different to all the guys we’ve been paying up till now to have NO input on the field.
 
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batboy said:
No he wouldn’t….
Brooks won his dally m on 550k a season, Moses took Parra to the spoon on 750k.
Truth is - the only time we read about numbers (no matter how close they are) is when someone decides they’re too much.
No one knows how Brooks deal has been structured and now we’re at the back end it’s inflated.
He may have had to take a hair cut earlier in the deal to help overpay everyone else…

That said, I’d be looking to extend him and re-work the numbers to get him in line with market value…
If he doesn’t want that - then it’s only another year. No different to all the guys we’ve been paying up till now to have input on the field.
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It won’t matter what Brooks is paid he will still get hammered by the same people. Even if we were to win the GF he will.

JTJ is paid peanuts, our lowest paid player and was getting bagged. People actually were happy with a false report he could be medically retired.
 
I’m surprised Lodge has not found a new club even for the remainder of this year , this will be 2 weeks no footy for him , should be ready to go whoever grabs him , also gone quiet on Tigers signings or possible signings any info out there , are we a chance at lodge
 
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