Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Stevec]

As I understand it .
Weve recruited no stars in last 12 months now we are going to let Hastings go and keep Brooks ? .Seems to me more of the same over and over .
We can do the odd player swap . We can sign some at back end of their career who can't get a contract extension where they are ! We can upgrade promising juniors who are still too young for Nrl and sign the odd one from Rugby
2023 expectations ? We do same thing over and over and expect a different result ? There's a word for that

 

[cktiger]

Why wouldn't they be Brooks is the master - the quiet assassin. It's definitely his team.

The 'whiff' would be because Brooks has been on the nose for years..

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

I'm good with whatever decision is made but I'm extremely surprised that Brooks isn't going. I think Newcastle may do well with Hastings or Brooks next season.

I actually think Brooks compliments the Knights better than Hastings especially with Ponga in the halves. Brooks personality is a follow orders style who would mould into the team which in their team dynamics & personalities forming could be important.

Hastings is a controlling half but not a creative one. 63 NRL games, 3 tries & 22 try assists just wouldn't work in the Sheens/Benji game play. That's why it was lock or nothing for him here.

It wouldn't surprise me if O'Brien, Gamble, Elliot, Hetherington, Hastings and few others clash during the year. It's big reason Klemmer is leaving is the team/coach dynamics. Knights have some hot heads who aren't afraid to clash with team mates so the dynamics could be very interesting.

 

[tony soprano]

I actually think Brooks compliments the Knights better than Hastings especially with Ponga in the halves. Brooks personality is a follow orders style who would mould into the team which in their team dynamics & personalities forming could be important.

Hastings is a controlling half but not a creative one. 63 NRL games, 3 tries & 22 try assists just wouldn't work in the Sheens/Benji game play. That's why it was lock or nothing for him here.

It wouldn't surprise me if O'Brien, Gamble, Elliot, Hetherington, Hastings and few others clash during the year. It's big reason Klemmer is leaving is the team/coach dynamics. Knights have some hot heads who aren't afraid to clash with team mates so the dynamics could be very interesting.

Motley crew

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

What's left out of the Hastings/Klemmer swap is Clune who I understand we are angling for if either Hastings or Brooks heads to Newcastle

Clune is interesting one, has some ability but also thought he was alot younger - he is 28 next season.

 

[851]

As if that's likely.

He is way past due for one

 

[hobbo1]

He is way past due for one

A repeat set ?

 

[sparci]

wait so ur saying we're keeping luke, oh god

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

48 business or regular hours?

Or Mars hours

 

[jadtiger]

wait so ur saying we're keeping luke, oh god

People wonder why Shonky keeps on getting the bullet from clubs he goes to,i don't i just wonder how he finds clubs stupid enough to sign him.
In walks WT brains trust.

 

[WT2K]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1592037998237200385

 

[clontarfkid]

People wonder why Shonky keeps on getting the bullet from clubs he goes to,i don't i just wonder how he finds clubs stupid enough to sign him.
In walks WT brains trust.

Ive seen nothing so far that doesnt indicate Sheens passed his use by date about a decade ago..maybe more
Astonished by his firing of Madge without a replacement,then have it all play out in the media with Ciraldo...cldnt imagine the better clubs doing that.Actually,cldnt inagine ANY clubs being so naive tbh
Then totally gobsmacked by his release of key players mid season,which destined WTs to the spoon..kick the brand to the kerb to .to simply save a few sheckles...???
Now the release of one of the few with commitment in Hastings,and worse the retention of Brooks...
Dunno...without some surprise signings from UK(and not Bateman,also in the use by category),I just think were doomed for another half decade with Sheens in charge.
Have no confidence in his decision making

 

[tigertuff]

With Klemmer on his way and potentially Bateman we can afford to play a young gun in the pack like Matamua now. There is plenty of experience to drip feed our youth into the team.

 

[earl]

With Klemmer on his way and potentially Bateman we can afford to play a young gun in the pack like Matamua now. There is plenty of experience to drip feed our youth into the squad.

It's going to be hard fitting them all in. I've never been convinced Hastings at 13 will work especially over the course of the season.

 

[Tim Sheens]

He was not quick, but also not slow,. He had Brett Kenny at 5/8, Price at lock, and a forward pack to die for. Plus the game was completely different then, where centres scored tries, and locks were gods.

Not to mention a SOO backline to feed it to as well.

 

[jadtiger]

Ive seen nothing so far that doesnt indicate Sheens passed his use by date about a decade ago..maybe more
Astonished by his firing of Madge without a replacement,then have it all play out in the media with Ciraldo...cldnt imagine the better clubs doing that.Actually,cldnt inagine ANY clubs being so naive tbh
Then totally gobsmacked by his release of key players mid season,which destined WTs to the spoon..kick the brand to the kerb to .to simply save a few sheckles...???
Now the release of one of the few with commitment in Hastings,and worse the retention of Brooks...
Dunno...without some surprise signings from UK(and not Bateman,also in the use by category),I just think were doomed for another half decade with Sheens in charge.
Have no confidence in his decision making

That is precisely the way i feel.

 

[ConePuncher]

play matamua at 13 you cowards

 

[tigertuff]

It's going to be hard fitting them all in. I've never been convinced Hastings at 13 will work especially over the course of the season.

The cream will rise to the top Earl. Good to see competition for spots finally.

 

[WT2K]

play matamua at 13 you cowards

Been told it'll be Bateman at 13

 

[Newtown]

Brooks hates Klemmer

Brooks only hates the Brooks' haters.