Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[gregjm87]

Is there two of you?
Your Brooks posts are often poles apart.

How so?
My take on him is that he has been behind a terrible pack his whole career. We don't yet know how good he would or won't be playing behind a strong one. But I see no reason why he would not be successful if he had that opportunity.

 

[diedpretty]

I have heard the Simpkin one about the loan as I believe its been indicated Korisau will be 9 with a plan to use Nu Brown for a short interval as the backup, leaving Simpkin in reserve grade.

But I can not get the Leniu one. He knocked back Melbourne and said he wanted to be a panther for life. Also, why would Penrith let him go a year early?

Someone posted earlier that we were chasing Eddie Blacker and that Penrith wanted to keep him. Must come down to money as Leniu is the same age and streets ahead of Blacker.

 

[Muffstar]

Its strange that he was even in Port Macquarie. Interestingly Harry Grant was in Port the same day. Maybe Port Macquarie Sharks marquee signings.

Harry's grand parents live in Port. I played bowls with the grand father and he is super proud of Harry. Harry calls them every day to say hello seems like a really nice young fella.

 

[old_man_tiger]

Actual info, so good, thanks for the update @CCTW, by far as the best info and gives it earlier.

 

[teddy23]

Papalili, Api, Klemmer and Leniu would be the best recruitment period this club has had in it's entire history......

Bradman Best/Bronson Xerri/Jesse Ramien signing imo would pretty much make our club complete with the exception of our spine - with all these signings then we can really find out what Hastings/AD/Brooks/Laurie can really do all coming off contract too, the timing works well

 

[batboy]

Curran is from somewhere on the mid north coast

Are you sure?
I thought he was born and bred in Sydney....
Merrylands maybe?

I've heard Stories that his old man played footy at a decent level
in the area also as a young bloke.

 

[hsvjones]

What happened to the announcement in the next 7-10 days?? Was that rubbish or is it still happening

 

[Snoz]

Didnt say some of those players wernt arrogant or egotistical. But they respect the club they play for & get nailed when they dont. Just see how Bellemy reacted to Munsters & Smiths acting like poor judgement. When they act like DHs it is swiftly dealt with. That is what we need here first, above buying just the best players. Im not against buying in quality players, but they have to believe that the Tigers can win a premiership, just like the belief Todd has instilled in the Cowboys.

Don't underestimate the influence of on field leadership in all of this too - not just the coaching staff.
Storm haven't been the same since Cronk and C Smith moved on - B Smith, Munster, etc have been the head honcho's around the joint, plus factor in the Bromich's leaving, it's probably not as easy to deal with these days.

 

[tigerman 0]

Are you sure?
I thought he was born and bred in Sydney....
Merrylands maybe?

I've heard Stories that his old man played footy at a decent level
in the area also as a young bloke.

His family definitely live on the central coast or a bit further north

 

[jirskyr]

Time to remove the astrix from IPAP?

Dude it's asterisk.

 

[Bones]

Twal to halfback might be a real chance at this point.

To be fair Talau to backrow has been talked about for years at the club & Laurie at the panthers was viewed as 5/8th for the longer term position. Pole no idea on.

I have my doubts about Lauries ability to defend in the front line.

Talau to the back row makes sense, but I’m not convinced that he isn’t better than both of our current centres as well.

 

[Demps]

Someone posted earlier that we were chasing Eddie Blacker and that Penrith wanted to keep him. Must come down to money as Leniu is the same age and streets ahead of Blacker.

They said we tried to sign him from the dragons or something and he ended up at Penrith, I believe...

Not we are currently chasing him.

 

[Tigers_Wests]

Sullivan reportedly requests a release from Dragons following Ben Hunt sticking around. Bulldogs frontrunners if release is granted.

Would love for us to make a play though!

Musgrove swap for Sullivan.
Brooks swap for Klemmer.

 

[diedpretty]

Curran is from somewhere on the mid north coast

Think he is a Blacktown boy. Pretty sure he is not from the MNC.

 

[Newtown]

No guarantee that will happen. Even if we do land Staines Laurie has not played 6 in first grade only in Cup and he was with the Panthers where even the water boy looks good. Laurie needs to actually play 6 in order to decide whether he will take over and more than likely unless Doueihi is unavailable as well as Hastings he won’t get a chance to play 6.

Well there is a full off season to see if Laurie can adapt well to the five eight position.

 

[jirskyr]

What happened to the announcement in the next 7-10 days?? Was that rubbish or is it still happening

The comment was made on Sunday, today is Thursday. That's 4 days elapsed so far; you need to cool your heels and give it another 3-6 days to find out if it's true or not.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

I have my doubts about Lauries ability to defend in the front line.

Talau to the back row makes sense, but I’m not convinced that he isn’t better than both of our current centres as well.

Imo Laurie would demonstrate more resilience in the front line than Douiehi who was targeted successfully by Robinson.

 

[bathursttiger1]

Who gives a toss what Pascoe thinks? He's not part of the football department and should have absolutely zero say in whether he stays or leaves the club

That’s the problem Pascoe and Lee should be kept right away from the football department.
Let them look after the front office.
That’s how we got stuck with Nora on a long term huge contract.

 

[diedpretty]

Sullivan reportedly requests a release from Dragons following Ben Hunt sticking around. Bulldogs frontrunners if release is granted.

Would love for us to make a play though!

Musgrove swap for Sullivan.
Brooks swap for Klemmer.

It used to be us that was linked to every player off contract, released or wanting out of their current contract. Now its the dogs with their magical never ending salary cap.

 

[Champ1]

You do realize what your saying right?
The player has to be playing for the club & then does something wrong and then gets punished by those coaches right. And in your example Munster & Smith have had multiple bringing into line activities at the Storm.

People are saying punt the players before they even wear our kit for what - a comment or lack of a comment. Like seriously cmon.

On Papa the club made statements and closed it down from their end - they had zero concerns.

On Api they have dealt with it, it’s done. We have zero idea how that conversation/activity went down nor should we.

They both will play and I have zero doubt you and others not wanting Api here will be cheering them on next year.

You are correct that I , like all others here want this club to succeed. Once again, I didnt see anyone say punt him. However If you accept disrepect, you get disrespect. It was "dealt with behind closed doors" & in this instance when the disrespectful comment was made publicly, Api should of been made publicly apologise. It would of sent a strong message to him & and all other players the new type of strong culture we are trying to build. Simple as that.