Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[crazycat]

This article about the Roosters... It is so obvious that there is shifty things going on there. The top 7 players take up $5.2M ffs.

‘Have to be tapped’: Roosters face salary cap crisis as big call looms on one of NRL’s brightest stars

Roosters face a $5m crisis... it could cost them one of the NRL’s brightest stars

www.foxsports.com.au

True, but that is the way we need to look at the cap now.

So often we see Sheens, McGuire and others encourage fringe graders. Cleary did the same with the Big 17, which became the Big 23! The problem is not just that you have a stack of cap not on the field. You also don't get the best.



Tedesco, Manu, Luke Keary, are clearly some of the best. JWH somehow keeps pumping out as a forward and I have no idea how he does it. End of the day you get Top shelf players playing.

We instead seem to recruit fringe players and the "moneyball" picks. This has lead to poor options in our centers. Yes we have tried going for the Mitchell's and JAC's and we have failed to get them. Overall our cap should be geared like the roosters to getting a few Key top shelf players, they tend to raise the performance level of those around them and the can dominate games.

So many of our picks would not make the Roosters/Melbourne/Brisbane reserve grade.

Angus Crichton would not be a bad pick. Uninjured he is starting each week.

 

[bptiger 0]

As said on here , unless we get at lease 3 monster forwards we won’t be able to handle the better teams , yesterday the sharks just steam rolled us up the middle and every other part . We need a beast front rower and two more beast backrowers, if we fail then nothing will change next year

 

[tonza]

I feel the need for a Dylan Brown or Josh Schuster. We need someone on the right to ball play/kick well and defend.

I agree with Brown. Not particularly keen on Schuster, we already have one of those backrowers wanting the 6 guernsey now.

 

[The SHADOW]

I agree with Brown. Not particularly keen on Schuster, we already have one of those backrowers wanting the 6 guernsey now.

Schuster is a arrogant Luciano.

 

[Harvey]

I am starting to think that a big reason all our halves look terrible is that the halfwits outside them cannot actually run a line, and rarely hit the ball at pace.

Seriously it looks like a training run

 

[Newtown]

If Madden can find a contract he shoukd go play NSW cup somewhere else. Hastings at 13, Brooks at 7 and Douehi at 6 for mine with Api at 9 and Laurie at 1. Our issue is forwards but very few of tonights pack are in our top 17 next year.

They don't deserve to be.

 

[Canberratiger]

I want to see us sign a few more players that are definites in their position. No more players that can't nail down a position or "if the current coach can get them firing" types. Even the best players in our team aren't definites in a position.

 

[Newtown]

We’ll get through this year and then we’ll assess everything. We’ve got to sit down and have a really good look at our roster, which we’re doing at the moment,” Sheens said.

“Other things in the club need to be addressed, so it’s going to be an ongoing thing.”

Tim sheens

I'm glad that they are having a really good look at the roster. Goes without saying really.

 

[Tigerbenb]

Royce hunt out of contract 2022. Worth a shot. I put up a list of possibles.
I go to alot games, watch a lot of players, shapes movements, builds etc. but our attack currently - seems everything is coached out of them? No 2nd phase play, this shuffling before u hit the defence line, no foot movement, no attacking kicks. Seems all aggression, confidence and heart is coached out of them? Knowing you have nothing to loose, swing for the fences!
Everyone tried to be a Melbourne storm, stuff that. Pressure, we can build it, we can’t defend it and we can’t exert it.

 

[Newtown]

Doesn't matter whos coaching next year with our roster its hopeless If we are being honest this years roster take away Mikhalae, Luciano, kelma ,Garner and add Papalii ,Api, = still bottom team
By rights we should also lose Tamou, and a few other forwards that are not up to it
We will probably lose Madden and might lose Douehi
Hastings and Kenny busted .
Cant see even a tiny flicker of a light at the end of the tunnel
Only thing that will lift my confidence is Sheens announcing a number of top class signings

A huge need for top line signings goes without saying. We have the money but where are the top line signings to be found?

 

[Newtown]

Royce hunt out of contract 2022. Worth a shot. I put up a list of possibles.
I go to alot games, watch a lot of players, shapes movements, builds etc. but our attack currently - seems everything is coached out of them? No 2nd phase play, this shuffling before u hit the defence line, no foot movement, no attacking kicks. Seems all aggression, confidence and heart is coached out of them? Knowing you have nothing to loose, swing for the fences!
Everyone tried to be a Melbourne storm, stuff that. Pressure, we can build it, we can’t defend it and we can’t exert it.

 

[Tigerbenb]

A huge need for top line signings goes without saying. We have the money but where are the top line signings to be found?

Xavier Willison - norths Qld 2nd row

Brendon Piakura - north’s Qld 2nd row

Lazarus vaalepu - falcons Qld cup prop

Tesi nui -brisbane broncos

Preston Riki - penrith panthers 2nd row

Xavier va’a - Sydney roosters prop

Jordan Hill - Mackay cutters wing

Royce hunt - Cronulla sharks

I put this up a little while ago. Another poster commented on moneyball - which I think is right, we have to stop this.

We have no size, speed, flair, or flat out intimidation. What do sides fear from us? Nothing. We are a constant training run for other teams to try out their attack moves, blood their young ones, or someone to run into form against.

WM wouldn’t know a talented footballers bootlace.

I have degrees in marketing, Human Resources, and run a service company with 40 staff. My board would sack me if I ran my little service business like the wt are being run

How can Canterbury keep recruiting how they are? Smoke, mirrors and a damn good sales pitch. Our reputation amongst player managers must be graded at an “E”.

To change that, you must show willingness to change, and an aggressive positive mindset.

Souths with Roy Asotasi, Richmond tigers 10 years ago… perfect examples.

 

[Newtown]

Xavier Willison - norths Qld 2nd row

Brendon Piakura - north’s Qld 2nd row

Lazarus vaalepu - falcons Qld cup prop

Tesi nui -brisbane broncos

Preston Riki - penrith panthers 2nd row

Xavier va’a - Sydney roosters prop

Jordan Hill - Mackay cutters wing

Royce hunt - Cronulla sharks

I put this up a little while ago. Another poster commented on moneyball - which I think is right, we have to stop this.

We have no size, speed, flair, or flat out intimidation. What do sides fear from us? Nothing. We are a constant training run for other teams to try out their attack moves, blood their young ones, or someone to run into form against.

WM wouldn’t know a talented footballers bootlace.

I have degrees in marketing, Human Resources, and run a service company with 40 staff. My board would sack me if I ran my little service business like the wt are being run

How can Canterbury keep recruiting how they are? Smoke, mirrors and a damn good sales pitch. Our reputation amongst player managers must be graded at an “E”.

To change that, you must show willingness to change, and an aggressive positive mindset.

Souths with Roy Asotasi, Richmond tigers 10 years ago… perfect examples.

When would these players be available for signing? i.e. When do their present contracts finish?

 

[Stevec]

A huge need for top line signings goes without saying. We have the money but where are the top line signings to be found?

Yes I think everything hinges on that what worries me is everyone says concord Is not a desirable destination because we are seen as a disjointed club with a lot of friction .So if that is the case money won't help except paying overs for someone who's just coming for the money. Of course we can choose other clubs rejects ,those who don't get picked in top grade often and the older players who can only get 1 year extension and could get 3 years at the tigers . Doesn't fill me with confidence
However if Sheens is quietly building up a surprise list of soon to be announced top tier signings I'll be delighted

 

[Muffstar]

Ciraldo named Dogs coach

 

[The SHADOW]

Ciraldo named Dogs coach

The biggest fraud since TRENT. I hope it’s confirmed by Gus soon, so I can
laugh my head off.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

 

[Don Kershane]

Renamed the Panther Droppings.

 

[Scare]

Xavier Willison - norths Qld 2nd row

Brendon Piakura - north’s Qld 2nd row

Lazarus vaalepu - falcons Qld cup prop

Tesi nui -brisbane broncos

Preston Riki - penrith panthers 2nd row

Xavier va’a - Sydney roosters prop

Jordan Hill - Mackay cutters wing

Royce hunt - Cronulla sharks

I put this up a little while ago. Another poster commented on moneyball - which I think is right, we have to stop this.

We have no size, speed, flair, or flat out intimidation. What do sides fear from us? Nothing. We are a constant training run for other teams to try out their attack moves, blood their young ones, or someone to run into form against.

WM wouldn’t know a talented footballers bootlace.

I have degrees in marketing, Human Resources, and run a service company with 40 staff. My board would sack me if I ran my little service business like the wt are being run

How can Canterbury keep recruiting how they are? Smoke, mirrors and a damn good sales pitch. Our reputation amongst player managers must be graded at an “E”.

To change that, you must show willingness to change, and an aggressive positive mindset.

Souths with Roy Asotasi, Richmond tigers 10 years ago… perfect examples.

PleAse for the love of god never let tesi nui anywhere near our squad

 

[Tigerbenb]

When would these players be available for signing? i.e. When do their present contracts finish?

All are available - hunt and Riki would be my pick. Xavier Va’a will be a problem when he gets going. Currently at roosters, contracted until end of 2023. What’s a contract in the nrl?
Throw a three year deal at the kid.
Kid can fight too let me tell you! As I have told of management - offer the kid three years, chip in towards his education and let him box in the off season. He has a younger bro as well who at 16 is something to be seen. Boxes as well. Terrific family, mum I believe is doctor
Both boys are well educated also. Xavier is studying psychology .

 

[Tigerbenb]

PleAse for the love of god never let tesi nui anywhere near our squad

I can see your point. Kid has got enormous talent, just sometimes his brain is quicker than his legs and hands. As a centre I reckon he would do well, versatility into fullback as well.

Funnily enough, a mate of mine reckons as a depth signing tyrell Sloan worth a chat ? Lock him a gym for six months , feed him… he’s a rough one, could polish well.

Juicy Xerri - train and trial contract . We have done worse. Especially if he clicks…. Throws away the pins