Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[hammertime]

Really?
Robbie Farah says hello. 🤣

Exactly. Was that the right move? We lost Ted and Moses soon after.

Committing to our pathways and rewarding loyalty is important. It's our only competitive edge and how you keep quality on lower pay packets.

 

[TillLindemann]

Still can’t land a big fish. At least we haven’t destroyed our salary cap.

Hopefully this means we now halt negotiations with Brooks and look at other options.

Api and Ipap were arguably the form players of the comp in their positions last year, I think we've landed some decent sized fish of late.

 

[jadtiger]

Really?
Robbie Farah says hello. 🤣

That was the most useless coach i have ever seen in 70 years that did that and he was aided by the mentally deficients on the board.Robbie certainly had his faults but he loves the club and he should have been remembered for a man who only played for the one club which i consider to be the highest accolade i will give any player.Every club needs long term players who have only ever played for that club

 

[hammertime]

You're all going to be eating your words this year with Brooks.

 

[Demps]

You're all going to be eating your words this year with Brooks.

Hope so

 

[Don Kershane]

Moses (on the field) has been expert in the art of self preservation despite being an obvious target. One day he will be that fraction slow .- not wishing him any harm of course.

 

[Demps]

Moses (on the field) has been expert in the art of self preservation despite being an obvious target. One day he will be that fraction slow .- not wishing him any harm of course.

I remember him getting folded badly in the semis... he's not into the contact at all.

Back on the Moses hate train 🚆

 

[sleeve]

Agree with Demps, Moses is gone, we have had months of him on the forum, give it a rest.

 

[tigermate]

The positives

1. We have juniors coming through
2. We have a decent salary cap situation
3. We have people in charge who portray a positive image of the club and can attract players better than our last coach (6.5/10… not perfect but not terrible)


Negatives

1. Our spine is not settled and we have to settle for “hope” that they perform despite years of inconsistency.
2. Possibly end up with the same halves for another 2-3 yrs before any new blood or transfers emerge.

Summary :

We are really putting all eggs on Brooks and Douehi to get us to the 8 in the next two years.

Let’s see.

 

[Dennisspicer1]

600k and also don’t forget the long service relief aswell

Why offer that much for a half that does not do anything but help our opposition.

 

[weststigerman]

Api and Ipap were arguably the form players of the comp in their positions last year, I think we've landed some decent sized fish of late.

Both signed by Maguire who is no longer here.

I'd also argue we signed Paps before he proved he was more than someone having 1 good year, his stock rose after he signed, much like what happened with the Dogs after they signed Burton.

Penrith were only willing to offer Api a 1 year extension. Again, he was picked for Origin after he signed.

We still have not landed anyone where there was competition for their signature: JAC, Latrell, Ciraldo, TPJ, Moses, Munster to name a few. Not surprising to see it continue after last years' debacle, but doesn't make it less true.

 

[Eca]

The positives

1. We have juniors coming through
2. We have a decent salary cap situation
3. We have people in charge who portray a positive image of the club and can attract players better than our last coach (6.5/10… not perfect but not terrible)


Negatives

1. Our spine is not settled and we have to settle for “hope” that they perform despite years of inconsistency.
2. Possibly end up with the same halves for another 2-3 yrs before any new blood or transfers emerge.

Summary :

We are really putting all eggs on Brooks and Douehi to get us to the 8 in the next two years.

Let’s see.

The positives

1. We have juniors coming through
2. We have a decent salary cap situation
3. We have people in charge who portray a positive image of the club and can attract players better than our last coach (6.5/10… not perfect but not terrible)


Negatives

1. Our spine is not settled and we have to settle for “hope” that they perform despite years of inconsistency.
2. Possibly end up with the same halves for another 2-3 yrs before any new blood or transfers emerge.

Summary :

We are really putting all eggs on Brooks and Douehi to get us to the 8 in the next two years.

Let’s see.

I know it was only a trial, our 7 did well when the rest especially the forward pack & our defence did their job. Our incumbent 7 i'm pretty sure is a much better player all round and I'm ust trying to imagine had he played that trial... Everyone has to do their job & lets see how he goes

 

[TurnStyle]

I don’t get what people are annoyed about the club put their best foot forward and tried to get an elite player. Unfortunately he decided to stay where he was but we didn’t do any harm to our reputation. Should we just here and go let’s not chase him cause he won’t leave? I’m proud of the club for getting out there and having a go

🤣

 

[851]

Need a quality FB before anything else neither Laurie or staines have done enough so far to show they are long term options

Stains hasn't really had a chance, and I agree Laurie is disappointing

 

[Roar_Power]

I would have liked Moses but there were certainly red flags with that transaction ie. contract price and term. Look at Hines on $850k pa. I honestly think Brooks will take the comp apart this year. He is primed for a great year if he has the confidence in himself. Has the grunt upfront now. If we can snag a high quality FB I am all for it. Would love to see Bula unleased as well.

 

[sleeve]

I'd chase Suaalii, Cobbo, Welsby or RTS to play fullback. Probably in that order as well

I would wait and see if Stains , Bula or others step up before spending a million or more.
RTS is getting on, Suaalii and Cobbo no chance , Welsby looks a small chance'.
None would be available this year and we have a couple that might be ready next year.

 

[Hbom]

The way Sheens speaks of Bula, I think a big money fullback signing is unlikely. Unless we bring home Teddy for 2 years as leader and mentor of the entire backline. Don't expect that would happen though.

 

[momo_amp_medo]

He's already here.. Bula 😊

And you’re basing that on what …. couple of reserve grade appearances and a pre season talk up by Sheens & coaching staff?
Long way to go before that chicken is cooked I’m afraid.

 

[fibrodreaming]

Did you not see the Raiders making 60-70m a set for much of the first half of the weekend?

Not exactly sure what you mean by “the Raiders making 60-70m a set for much of the first half”. That is not my recollection and so I went back and took note of the Raiders yardage per set up to the point when Rapana was binned (with 7:20 left in the first half). I counted the metres gained from tackle 1 to the fifth tackle kick, or until their set broke down.

By my calculation they had 15 sets by the time Rapana was marched.

They made in excess of 50m in 4 of those sets as follows: 60m on their first set from the kick off; another 60m on their 8th set (a 7 tackle set); 90m on their 11th set to score a try (which included a kick); and 69m in their 12th set.

There were 3 other sets which they started deep in their own half and made 35m twice and 45m once.

There were 2 sets they started just inside their own half and made 42m and 32m respectively.

There were 4 sets that they started around 30m from our line, or closer, and in 2 of those they were forced back and lost ground.

Our line speed was much better in our own half. And we really outmuscled them in our own quarter. Not sure if that is a tactic.

That makes 13 sets. The other 2 sets they received penalties before they had made much ground.

My impression was that we held our own and that was certainly reflected in the score when Rapana was binned.

 

[Kelce68]

Why offer that much for a half that does not do anything but help our opposition.

Hyperbole up the yin yang.