Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[pawsandclaws1]

Don't rate or forgotten AJ?

A lot of centre depth, albeit not enough experience. I do believe in AJ and TT coming good, both have shown glimpses.

TT's future is in the forwards IMO in though.

I believe Kepaoa is going to be a very good centre three quarter. He came back from two major injuries and with the different style of footy Marshall and Sheens will coach he should come ahead (as should the other players).

 

[tunks]

Could you ask that goose Bradtalo on the kennel how many games Ciraldo has coached as a head coach in NRL.

Dripping with irony

 

[sleeve]

RTS, yes a great fullback, but the halve must be the priority, Plus we don't know how Stains will go, and RTS must be getting on a bit now? We are not the world bank, the money must be used wisely

 

[hank37w]

RTS turning 30 middle of next year I believe.

 

[Cobarcats]

RTS, yes a great fullback, but the halve must be the priority, Plus we don't know how Stains will go, and RTS must be getting on a bit now? We are not the world bank, the money must be used wisely

I agree.

 

[PabloX]

That is a bottom 4 backline + RTS....thankfully our pack is coming together

He's missing Staines, Nofa and Laurie. Not amazing, but not too bad

 

[wet tiger coloured bird]

RTS, yes a great fullback, but the halve must be the priority, Plus we don't know how Stains will go, and RTS must be getting on a bit now? We are not the world bank, the money must be used wisely

rts this year burton next year

 

[diedpretty]

Dripping with irony

We won't know that until at least 2025.

 

[sleeve]

rts this year burton next year

We are getting lost in all the euphoria, we all agreed the halve were our biggest problem, after the forwards. The forward problem has been addressed, the halves at the moment are still up in the air. Yes i expect a better performance, with a new pack, and new coaching style, but the same problem still exists. I hope we do not extend contracts, unless on field performances warrants it !

 

[Cobarcats]

I wouldn't be surprised if both Laurie and Staines have breakout years and cause selection headaches.

 

[BAGNF05]

Which is a terrible position to be in. Look at the top 8 sides, you can pretty much pick their lineups because some players are better than their backups, and that's how the cap should work! First team players are stars, on bigger money. Backups are lesser known cheapies. Having 8 players of the same ability on the same money gets you nowhere

If forwards play to potential this year, our spine and outside backs will have a lot more opportunity to show their wares and prove whether or not they belong. Interested to see it unfold.

 

[BAGNF05]

As one of the regular pessimists of this sub, I can say I am pleasantly surprised with every decision we've made innthe last 12 or so months. Even the Madge decision. We should significantly improve next year, and the foundation should be set for Benji in 2025. I feel very confident about where we're heading.

It just feels like we've made correct decision after correct decision for a while now.

And just so I'm clear, I really just want to get excited about our players again, and I feel next year we have too many good ones to not be excited about.

All started with regaining credibility when we hired Sheens.

 

[tuff tiger]

‘Experience and quality’: After spending $2.5m up front, Tigers turn to their backline

More than 800 games of topline experience has been bussed into the Tigers pack as they look to leave 2022’s wooden spoon in the rearview mirror.

www.smh.com.au

 

[Cobarcats]

Meh. Some people could win the lotto and still be unhappy their numbers didn’t fall numerically. While they sip from the half empty glass of Dom.

Post of the month 🤣

 

[clontarfkid]

We are getting lost in all the euphoria, we all agreed the halve were our biggest problem, after the forwards. The forward problem has been addressed, the halves at the moment are still up in the air. Yes i expect a better performance, with a new pack, and new coaching style, but the same problem still exists. I hope we do not extend contracts, unless on field performances warrants it !

With both halves off contarct,plus both full back options,u can bet they will all be putting in thi coming year.
Suspect only one or two of this 4 will be retained,but it is contingent on who else we can attract with the $2mill plus which we are paying these guys atm....
RTS,who is 29 btw,wld be a proven option at around $800k...same $$$ for george Williams if we cld nab him.If Laure cld play 6....theres our 2024 spine

 

[cktiger]

All started with regaining credibility when we hired Sheens.

You mean when he hired himself?

 

[Pbulk]

Caught up over Christmas with extended family, a couple of them work in the scg trust and deal with the clubs that play out of there fairly regularly. As always passed on the juicy rumours, Roosters are working hard to keep Manu and Sualli and not so hard to keep Keary and Tedesco. Seemed fairly confident that they'll be looking to offload Keary after this season whether it's medically or to another club will be the only question to be answered there. He said the squid games thing really dropped Tedescos status with some in the club too they weren't happy with the way he handled the situation. Was certain he'll play out his contract and then move on for Sualli to step in like they did with Minichello years ago.

Nothing else came from the chat that affects us, he was mostly talking about the waratahs and how much the super rugby has lost fans etc. Gets a few beers into him and can't stop talking about how rugby ruined a good thing 😆

 

[wet tiger coloured bird]

Caught up over Christmas with extended family, a couple of them work in the scg trust and deal with the clubs that play out of there fairly regularly. As always passed on the juicy rumours, Roosters are working hard to keep Manu and Sualli and not so hard to keep Keary and Tedesco. Seemed fairly confident that they'll be looking to offload Keary after this season whether it's medically or to another club will be the only question to be answered there. He said the squid games thing really dropped Tedescos status with some in the club too they weren't happy with the way he handled the situation. Was certain he'll play out his contract and then move on for Sualli to step in like they did with Minichello years ago.

Nothing else came from the chat that affects us, he was mostly talking about the waratahs and how much the super rugby has lost fans etc. Gets a few beers into him and can't stop talking about how rugby ruined a good thing 😆

luke for luke

 

[SeanT]

luke for luke

Na he's too injury prone. Never on the field. Hel get medically retired this year for HIAs you watch.

 

[leichhardtjunior]

No it makes no sense to me because you have said both "management are having a crack" and then complaining that management did not take the NRL to court, which I can only assume is not having a crak. So I can't follow what on Earth you are talking about.

But don't bother trying to explain it, because I fear you'll just fall over your own words again.

Not sure where you heard me ‘complaining that management didn’t take them to court’, that never happened. I supported management taking a stand and challenging the NRL publicly as they did, hence MY analogy of ‘having a crack’ (not yours) and supporting the team. Plenty read it, only you don’t get it. I don’t know dude, maybe it’s your arrogance getting in your own way?