Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[batboy]

I like Staines. I didn't watch the game last night but he is quick and runs it back hard. There is no way he is worth 500k though. That is Nofo money.

Said a few weeks ago he's looking for big money - is already on way more than he should be...
Not even worth discussing - Literally adds nothing.

- It's been a long, long time since I have heard the term The "Forbes Ferrari"

 

[Demps]

Said a few weeks ago he's looking for big money - is already on way more than he should be...
Not even worth discussing - Literally adds nothing.

- It's been a long, long time since I have heard the term The "Forbes Ferrari"

💯

 

[Halbrowne61]

With Sheens and Benji as coaches are we likely to see a quicker than expected transition of Laurie from 1 to 6? Meaning that we'll need a 1. Not sure where that leaves Doeuhi, maybe as the 1? There is quite a bit of spinal flux occurring at the WT at the moment. (yes - I think I just made that term up).

I think Doeuhi has to be in front line at 3, coz he can make breaks, I thought maybe Maumolo/ Naden could get a run at fb. Both carry the ball up well and can link. Defence ? something to work on.
If Maumalo injured then try Naden. Might surprise us.
Just hope they give it a try before season end.

 

[The SHADOW]

SMOKO 🖕 IN 10 MVPs

 

[weststigerman]

I don't see Laurie being an effective 6. He's too light to defend on the front line, almost all his short kicks are ineffective and he doesn't have much deception in his game.

Fullback or nothing IMO.

 

[The SHADOW]

I don't see Laurie being an effective 6. He's too light to defend on the front line, almost all his short kicks are ineffective and he doesn't have much deception in his game.

Fullback or nothing IMO.

Yeah if I had to agree on a scenario, but worth a crack.

 

[tiger_scott]

I think Doeuhi has to be in front line at 3, coz he can make breaks, I thought maybe Maumolo/ Naden could get a run at fb. Both carry the ball up well and can link. Defence ? something to work on.
If Maumalo injured then try Naden. Might surprise us.
Just hope they give it a try before season end.

Big Kenny seems too shy and quiet to direct the defence from the back. I'm not sure about Naden though. You need someone who is not afraid to position players where they are needed. I do agree about Doeuhi as a centre though - I also think that in a few years, if his body holds up, he might make a good second rower, a bit like Timmins from the Dragons (I think his name was. Was a centre, then went into the pack).

 

[The SHADOW]

Big Kenny seems too shy and quiet to direct the defence from the back. I'm not sure about Naden though. You need someone who is not afraid to position players where they are needed. I do agree about Doeuhi as a centre though - I also think that in a few years, if his body holds up, he might make a good second rower, a bit like Timmins from the Dragons (I think his name was. Was a centre, then went into the pack).

Timmins was one of the best I’ve seen, in any jersey.

 

[KH1988]

Big Kenny seems too shy and quiet to direct the defence from the back. I'm not sure about Naden though. You need someone who is not afraid to position players where they are needed. I do agree about Doeuhi as a centre though - I also think that in a few years, if his body holds up, he might make a good second rower, a bit like Timmins from the Dragons (I think his name was. Was a centre, then went into the pack).

Kenny has the turning circle of the QE2

 

[The SHADOW]

Kenny has no excuses as of Round 1 next year. He’s been ok so far.

 

[Merlot]

Big Kenny seems too shy and quiet to direct the defence from the back. I'm not sure about Naden though. You need someone who is not afraid to position players where they are needed. I do agree about Doeuhi as a centre though - I also think that in a few years, if his body holds up, he might make a good second rower, a bit like Timmins from the Dragons (I think his name was. Was a centre, then went into the pack).

our Chrissy Lawrence finished in the 2nd row

 

[The SHADOW]

SMOKO 🖕 IN 10 MVPs

STOP

 

[Merlot]

STOP

hammer time

 

[clontarfkid]

I like Staines. I didn't watch the game last night but he is quick and runs it back hard. There is no way he is worth 500k though. That is Nofo money.

$550k is what theyre both worth COMBINED if u watched last nite!

 

[jirskyr]

Kenny has the turning circle of the QE2

No problem, all we need to do is sign a few tugboats to play in the backline!

 

[weststigerman]

Kenny has the turning circle of the QE2

Pros and cons.

Turning and chasing is something he’ll never be good at. He’s the only reason we ever get outside our own 30m in yardage sets and usually finishes every tryscoring opportunity he gets and is a tryscoring threat for cross field bombs.

With a player like Staines, you get speed to turn and chase, better support play but you lose the things Ken is good at.

Not many players do all of these things well so it depends on the style of play for the team as to what’s most important.

 

[The SHADOW]

Pros and cons.

Turning and chasing is something he’ll never be good at. He’s the only reason we ever get outside our own 30m in yardage sets and usually finishes every tryscoring opportunity he gets and is a tryscoring threat for cross field bombs.

With a player like Staines, you get speed to turn and chase, better support play but you lose the things Ken is good at.

Not many players do all of these things well so it depends on the style of play for the team as to what’s most important.

Very true. Must confess I love headings

 

[Halbrowne61]

Kenny has the turning circle of the QE2

Yes and no. I’m up for some change, whether it’s Km or BN, coz what we’re doing really doesn’t work( most weeks).
I saw a comment that Laurie is too small for 6, somebody better tell Dearden.
Laurie is sharp and has a step and a good pass. What do we have to lose.
Rather see JTJ on the wing and AD to centre than rehash yesterdays news.
I just want somebody to think outside the box. Noddy, are u on WTF under an assumed name.

 

[ElleryHanley]

I would like to know what the club's plans are re outside backs.

ToA = ok...won't ever be an elite rep level player.
Naden = see above.
AJ = see above


I don't mind any of them...but I'd rather not have all three.

You need at least one, game breaking / game changing center. All the good teams have them.

Naden and Staggs would be fine, for example.

AJ and Chricton would be fine.

One solid / one gun.

But we have three "solids" and no guns.

Our wingers are the same...solid, no guns.

And you 'need' a gun outside back.

We seem to keep adding quantity, but not quality.

 

[The SHADOW]

I would like to know what the club's plans are re outside backs.

ToA = ok...won't ever be an elite rep level player.
Naden = see above.
AJ = see above


I don't mind any of them...but I'd rather not have all three.

You need at least one, game breaking / game changing center. All the good teams have them.

Naden and Staggs would be fine, for example.

AJ and Chricton would be fine.

One solid / one gun.

But we have three "solids" and no guns.

Our wingers are the same...solid, no guns.

And you 'need' a gun outside back.

We seem to keep adding quantity, but not quality.

You buy quality centres. For big tall fast young strong wingers you go to Campbelltown, production line.