Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Telltails]

We rarely fielded the same team two weeks in a row. The only thing that was predictable was that the more players we lost during the year the more likely that we were going to lose.

 

[Odessa]

Joffa is in the side for sure.. but we've got this passionate West tigers player .. who's a pretty good footballer.. but through whatever circumstance hasn't quite found his niche..as yet.. maybe it's lock.. but in my opinion he's too good to leave out of our 17 with the current roster for 2023

Joffa first man picked always puts in most consistent player this year give him a solid 6.5 to 7.5 out of ten each game this year

 

[twentyforty]

I don't agree with this. Some people try to control the outcome via playing politics. Some people go out and work hard and do their best.

Some people are intrinsically motivated and some aren't.

I'm intrinsically motivated and I don't play politics. AD appears to be of the opposite persuasion.

It's cool in that people are different but people who are into politics and recognition irritate me.

I was a tech lead years ago and this project manager came in to manage us who was like semi-retired. I reckon he was awesome because all he wanted to do was deliver the project and he took no crap. So many other people were just playing politics to try and earn more money.

Well, Earl I havent even considered the political angel. I do know that if you have high expectations of yourself than others are more likely to do the same. Ask for $900k and get $700k, is still a pay rise. Im not interested in politics in the workplace or socially. I like my social intercourse to have no hidden agendas.

 

[CornerPost]

Joffa first man picked always puts in most consistent player this year give him a solid 6.5 to 7.5 out of ten each game this year

Yeah..he had a good year last year.. he'll be a great influence on the juniors coming through.. hopefully AD can find his best place in the team because he's got some talent..

 

[tony soprano]

I don't think he was becoming predictable, we "beat" the Cowboys and Broncos, then he was injured. That's when we became predictable.

Those wins where at 13 tho.

He did a good job on the ball probably struggled with the tough stuff tho.

 

[tony soprano]

I think they mean predictable at halfbaclk. Those games he played lock.

Yeh definitely an issue for next year.b

 

[Champ1]

I've always liked Farah but I can't help but note the irony in him of all people making that observation.

The best hooker ever to play the game…….bar none.

 

[clontarfkid]

Theres NOBODY in the NRL more "predictable"than Luke Brooks turning the ball back inside to a heavily marked forward only to get smashed the moment Luke gets within two metres of the defence line!!
Sure,Hastings had his deficiencies...but vs the alternative we kept?
I just dont get it

 

[SeanT]

Theres NOBODY in the NRL more "predictable"than Luke Brooks turning the ball back inside to a heavily marked forward only to get smashed the moment Luke gets within two metres of the defence line!!
Sure,Hastings had his deficiencies...but vs the alternative we kept?
I just dont get it

Yeah they are both not good enough for a top 6 side.

At the end of the day if we had to pay half Brooks freight then it wasn't a good deal for us.

We won't win the comp this year so let Brooks play and just don't give him another deal. Douhie and Laurie play for another deal.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

So there should be some fun in the sheds at the Knights next year with AOB and the personalities in that squad.

AOB and Ponga combined with Hastings and Gagai... lol end in tears

 

[Odessa]

Well, Earl I havent even considered the political angel. I do know that if you have high expectations of yourself than others are more likely to do the same. Ask for $900k and get $700k, is still a pay rise. Im not interested in politics in the workplace or socially. I like my social intercourse to have no hidden agendas.

Nothing like good intercourse I seek it regularly

 

[Go_You_Good_Things]

It's a catch 22 with Hastings. Him telling where the forwards had to be and barking orders was needed because they were just going through the motions and needed a kick up the backside. After a few rounds though it started to get annoying tbh. He was touching the ball a ridiculous amount of times but it was becoming predictable to defences and I think he needed to back off more. Laurie and the hookers should of got more involved to be honest but they didn't. Moving forward I think it was the right decision to move Hastings on for the future. The fact we got a massive post contact eating front rower is just a cherry on top.

In 2024 I hope that we have new halves to be fair. Unless Douhie or Brooks shows something.

Agree Sean. And the apparent love being shown for AD was amazing. I don't know if it was this particular guy's opinion . . . or if he was expressing more or less what the vibe was out of Concord . . . but AD was being talked up deluxe.
All the while remembering that my sump nut crush washer might be fatigued, so my oil mightn't be any good.
This is my first crack at seeing how far I can pee, so be gentle.

 

[tony soprano]

Theres NOBODY in the NRL more "predictable"than Luke Brooks turning the ball back inside to a heavily marked forward only to get smashed the moment Luke gets within two metres of the defence line!!
Sure,Hastings had his deficiencies...but vs the alternative we kept?
I just dont get it

Yeh coaching would have nothing to do with that, madge, JT.

Did ok with Ivan.

Hard for a player to say screw you coach I am playing my own game.

 

[tony soprano]

Nothing like good intercourse I seek it regularly

TMI

 

[Odessa]

I Started

Well, Earl I havent even considered the political angel. I do know that if you have high expectations of yourself than others are more likely to do the same. Ask for $900k and get $700k, is still a pay rise. Im not interested in politics in the workplace or socially. I like my social intercourse to have no hidden agendas.

I started reading this forum regularly from about 2009 and I have been scratching my brain to remember anyone using social intercourse in any topic in any sentence ever so well done hats off 📴

 

[WT2K]

Buzz 🍷

SHEENS’ SECRET BROWN TALKS
Tim Sheens has secretly met Parramatta Eels forward Nathan Brown as he looks to further strengthen Wests Tigers’ pack.

The pair were spotted having a coffee at Bar Biscotti in Strathfield on Wednesday.

Brown is under contract to the Eels next season but was given permission to negotiate with rival clubs midway through last season.

He was not used by coach Brad Arthur at the back end of the season until finally getting a start in the 17-man grand final squad.

Wests Tigers have already strengthened their pack with the additions of Dave Klemmer, Isaiah Papali’i and hooker Api Koroisau.

Adding Brown, 29, would leave them with one of the more experienced forward packs in the comp.

Brown would play at lock, the position originally earmarked for Jackson Hastings before he quit the club to play halfback for Newcastle Knights.

 

[Westsboi2019]

Buzz 🍷

SHEENS’ SECRET BROWN TALKS
Tim Sheens has secretly met Parramatta Eels forward Nathan Brown as he looks to further strengthen Wests Tigers’ pack.

The pair were spotted having a coffee at Bar Biscotti in Strathfield on Wednesday.

Brown is under contract to the Eels next season but was given permission to negotiate with rival clubs midway through last season.

He was not used by coach Brad Arthur at the back end of the season until finally getting a start in the 17-man grand final squad.

Wests Tigers have already strengthened their pack with the additions of Dave Klemmer, Isaiah Papali’i and hooker Api Koroisau.

Adding Brown, 29, would leave them with one of the more experienced forward packs in the comp.

Brown would play at lock, the position originally earmarked for Jackson Hastings before he quit the club to play halfback for Newcastle Knights.

How does Brown fit in with guys like Klemmer, Stefano, Pole, Papali'i, Matamua, Blore, Twal and an incoming Bateman?

 

[tony soprano]

How does Brown fit in with guys like Klemmer, Stefano, Pole, Papali'i, Matamua, Blore, Twal and an incoming Bateman?

Brown and matamua would be similar roles 13. Brown would be to have some experience and not rush matamua.

Matamua could possibly still have a bench spot and replace Brown.

Think of Brown as Hastings replacement

 

[SeanT]

Brown and matamua would be similar roles 13. Brown would be to have some experience and not rush matamua.

Matamua could possibly still have a bench spot and replace Brown.

Think of Brown as Hastings replacement

Pretty much agree.
I just don't like helping Parra.

 

[teddy23]

Klemmer with both Bateman and Brown are the forwards Sheens are reportedly looking at or already have signed..... anyone see any similarities all tough workhorses with experience for our young crop with a lot of mongrel - you can tell they’re trying to change the culture and I for one love it

Put the trust in Sheens... he knows this game inside and out