Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[AmericanHistoryX]

Otherwise - you are very very talented.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Dogs won't pounce. Why would they? They are covered in the halves. Didn't you see their 6 the other day run over 6 Parramatta players to send Burton in under the posts. And he is still only 18 years old.

 

[teddy23]

If I’m Scott Fulton (which I’m not) but if I was I’d putting all my chips in for Latu Fainu and Jonah Pezet.

These two could be the best partnership in the NRL in 4-5 years they have serious serious potential, Pezet has played some FG and didn’t look out of place. Fainu hasn’t yet but if you’ve followed him you know he has FG ability.

With Api and our forwards packs experience, also having a coach like Benji could mentor them it’ll be massive for not only us but them.

Fainu is behind DCE and Schuster
Pezet is behind Munster and Hughes

Offer them decent money with first grade positions and it’ll be appealing idc what anyone say

Fainu has a good relationship with Fulton and his brother is already with us. Whilst Pezet isn’t cracking the team ever over Hughes/Munster will forever be origin back up and Bellamy will be gone end of next year too.

A potential spine where we can build towards with Api eventually retiring could look like this:

1. Bula
6. Fainu
7. Pezet
9. Da Silva

No brainer for me

 

[tony soprano]

You've watched him closely. Why don't I believe you????? Unless he is a cousin or friend or friend of a friend. Or. Unless you are the next Scott Fulton.

Maybe he watches with a magnified glass?

 

[teddy23]

You've watched him closely. Why don't I believe you????? Unless he is a cousin or friend or friend of a friend. Or. Unless you are the next Scott Fulton.

Very highly ranked junior, isn’t a nobody

Seems like you don’t have many cousins or friends

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Very highly ranked junior, isn’t a nobody

Seems like you don’t have many cousins or friends

Takes one to know one Teddy23. Point taken.

 

[twentyforty]

If we weren't targeting Hunt before then I hope this finally makes them pull their head out

What does “this”mean?

 

[tiger_one]

But the Tigers branded toilet paper sold out already. Members lined up for days.

Oh no.
I heard that the Wests Tigers had reverted to selling branded WT lettuce leaves as a substitute - but I'm really worried that this is only the tip of the iceberg. 😉

 

[twentyforty]

Unfortunately Fulton has to wear the same brand as McDonnell when he puts forward an offer. It’s not the person it’s the club they represent.

Yep, when you’re selling a pup, you’re selling a pup.

 

[gregjm87]

If I’m Scott Fulton (which I’m not) but if I was I’d putting all my chips in for Latu Fainu and Jonah Pezet.

These two could be the best partnership in the NRL in 4-5 years they have serious serious potential, Pezet has played some FG and didn’t look out of place. Fainu hasn’t yet but if you’ve followed him you know he has FG ability.

With Api and our forwards packs experience, also having a coach like Benji could mentor them it’ll be massive for not only us but them.

Fainu is behind DCE and Schuster
Pezet is behind Munster and Hughes

Offer them decent money with first grade positions and it’ll be appealing idc what anyone say

Fainu has a good relationship with Fulton and his brother is already with us. Whilst Pezet isn’t cracking the team ever over Hughes/Munster will forever be origin back up and Bellamy will be gone end of next year too.

A potential spine where we can build towards with Api eventually retiring could look like this:

1. Bula
6. Fainu
7. Pezet
9. Da Silva

No brainer for me

Im not saying we shouldnt pursue them and i don't doubt that a first grade spot and huge salary would be appealing.
But, when have you known the Storm to release a player from their contract early?
Additionally, if I were advising Fainu (who is already reportedly the highest ever paid teenager in the game) I'd be saying DCE is like 36?, there is constant speculation about Schuster's future. I don't think you will need to be waiting long for your chance at Manly.

 

[balmain boy]

Question has he ever signed a good player ?


Macca has signed better players

Macca hasn't signed anyone good for well over a decade

 

[gregjm87]

In that case is DCE an option for 2 years? Seems a waste if Fainu is ready in 24’

Fainu is ready in that he would be a competent half in 24. But he is not ready in that he would be a top tier half in 24. Manly would not want to part with DCE, he is an upgrade on nearly every half-back in the comp. Maybe if they are under extreme cap pressure you might get Manly interested. But even then, how do you get DCE interested?

 

[Halbrowne61]

Just reading about Flanagan to Saints and Hunt staying out to play half back.
Two things there, one is we aren’t getting Hunt and two, interesting to see if Flanno can do anything with Saints , seeing as he really didn’t get to first base applying to us.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Just reading about Flanagan to Saints and Hunt staying out to play half back.
Two things there, one is we aren’t getting Hunt and two, interesting to see if Flanno can do anything with Saints , seeing as he really didn’t get to first base applying to us.

Neither did Webster.

 

[Halbrowne61]

Neither did Webster.

True, I think it ended up a one horse race once the great “lunch plan” was divulged.

 

[Odessa]

Fainu is ready in that he would be a competent half in 24. But he is not ready in that he would be a top tier half in 24. Manly would not want to part with DCE, he is an upgrade on nearly every half-back in the comp. Maybe if they are under extreme cap pressure you might get Manly interested. But even then, how do you get DCE interested?

DCE can play at an elite level for another 3/4 years he lives ultra clean looks after his body very smart guy I have meet him through a guy I know who pays him a TPA an is a very impressive individual on TV at times he doesn't come across that well

We mite have a chance poaching a half from Manly if DCE keeps on playing

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Off topic but does anyone know what has happened with NRL journalist Michael Chammas? He usually had good oil on our club but hasn’t been working or on his Twitter for over a month.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

But the Tigers branded toilet paper sold out already. Members lined up for days.

Glenn Morrison used it all before it hit the shelves.

 

[Odessa]

But the Tigers branded toilet paper sold out already. Members lined up for days.

Lee purchased it all for his home

 

[batboy]

Usually agree with you Lauren but I beg to differ on a couple of your points. If the offer reported is correct, it's more than enough for Brooks. His form over a number of years doesn't warrant any more.
And, if I'm dealing with Moses, I'd definitely put a deadline on him. He'll just play the offers back and forth with as many clubs who are prepared to make an offer. A deadline, if stuck with, makes it impossible for him to play that game.
Definitely agree we've stagnated, though.
I actually like Luke as a bloke but he's not worth any more than we've reportedly offered.

Club put a deadline on Tedesco as well....
Worked a treat.

Maybe he goes, Maybe he gets convinced to stay - History will never know.