Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Chipofftheoldblock]

So doing a bit more digging - Benji and Hunt are close along with Frizell and their partners

@boonboon not having a go at you either on this comment

 

[851]

If that's the caliber of 7 we are looking at, its typical of past recruitment failures by the club....Cogger failed in 2 NRL stints with the Knight's and the Dogs...no thanks...we need better than this

We need at least 3 halves, maybe 4, so why not

 

[Merlot]

cant c Hunt lacing on his boots this weekend,if ever 4 St G again

 

[851]

It’s about consistency. The club clearly identified that our main need was a top halfback. I don’t need to go over the history again.

You don’t then go, “ahh stuff it we will let go of our average halves player and sign someone who’s probably worse”.

You stay the course and keep offering good players the big money contract you can offer. Enter Ben Hunt.

It wouldn’t stop us buying 2 better halves as well, we need most likely 4, no one said Cogger would be the starting 7 for next year

 

[Merlot]

It wouldn’t stop us buying 2 better halves as well, we need most likely 4, no one said Cogger would be the starting 7 for next year

nothing is a defenant yet

 

[tigerap]

We need at least 3 halves, maybe 4, so why not

As long as Cogger is not seen as the #1 6 or 7….yeah..good depth signing that’s it

 

[balmain boy]

We can't be though. Has to be either us talking to his manager or to the Dragons

He can talk, we just can't offer a contract.

 

[Demps]

As long as Cogger is not seen as the #1 6 or 7….yeah..good depth signing that’s it

Walks into the spine, at the moment.

 

[This Masthead]

Word came in tonight, Hunt and Tigers are “talking”….nothing else at this stage…

Hunt makes sense, he is requesting an immediate release and reportedly offering 150K to let him go. Tigers have an immediate need for a half / hooker and we have plenty of money.

Surely there is more happening in player negotiations than picking up a fringe half from another club and offering Brooks market rates.

 

[Tiger-ferret]

Hunt makes sense, he is requesting an immediate release and reportedly offering 150K to let him go. Tigers have an immediate need for a half / hooker and we have plenty of money.

Surely there is more happening in player negotiations than picking up a fringe half from another club and offering Brooks market rates.

Was interesting listening on Matty John’s podcast. Cronks opinion if it were him he’d sign on unders with a contender this remaining season, get a ring then load up on the next contract somewhere to set his family up after footy. (Paraphrasing). Id like to think we’re a chance for 2024 thereafter.

 

[gallagher]

He's been on a $1mill a year for about the last 6 years. Moneys not a problem for him. He'll be wanting to win a comp seeing as he dropped the trophy on his last chance.

 

[Merlot]

Yes, but if we are picking him up for firsts his salary expectation is probably too high and limits us going after a Ben Hunt. If we are selling him as our backup and paying him like it, fine.

or pay him 2nd tier,and tell him how he;s trained the house down,your starting

 

[The Chad]

Cogger isn't Thurston- that's a given.

But this is the kind of signing that, if we get our recruitment right, offers a good quality kicking game, nearly 50 1st grade NRL games of experience, 2 years leading Huddersfield as well. The Tigers have played without direction for years. Then Hastings comes along & we nearly have heart attacks at 'how great he is'.

Cogger is that kind of level, but has a better kicking game.

If you can pair him with someone dynamic, it's a servicable mix- like Townsend/Dearden.

Schneider has had a smattering of 1st grade games. Good defensive style & a goalkicker. A little slow. But only 23. He's probably not the guy I'd chase, but if Ricky Stuart & Sheens have talked & see a future for him- he could be that Fogarty level halfback probably at best.

Schneider, Cogger & Wakeham will need someone dynamic at 5/8 in order to really excel. This COULD be setting things up for the return of Duoeihi...

 

[Needaname]

Cogger isn't Thurston- that's a given.

But this is the kind of signing that, if we get our recruitment right, offers a good quality kicking game, nearly 50 1st grade NRL games of experience, 2 years leading Huddersfield as well. The Tigers have played without direction for years. Then Hastings comes along & we nearly have heart attacks at 'how great he is'.

Cogger is that kind of level, but has a better kicking game.

If you can pair him with someone dynamic, it's a servicable mix- like Townsend/Dearden.

Schneider has had a smattering of 1st grade games. Good defensive style & a goalkicker. A little slow. But only 23. He's probably not the guy I'd chase, but if Ricky Stuart & Sheens have talked & see a future for him- he could be that Fogarty level halfback probably at best.

Schneider, Cogger & Wakeham will need someone dynamic at 5/8 in order to really excel. This COULD be setting things up for the return of Duoeihi...

Dynamic hmm.
A combination of Cogger and Asi would be a decent option and get us competitive for a number of years with growth on our side.

 

[finnzo]

If we sign Ben hunt I will be over the moon

 

[Demps]

If we sign Ben hunt I will be over the moon

Not happening 😆

 

[finnzo]

Not happening 😆

We shouldn’t even allow our self’s to get our hopes up haha

 

[Tito Santana]

I find Cogger jobberish. Pathetic.

 

[Demps]

We shouldn’t even allow our self’s to get our hopes up haha

I have a feeling we have a TPJ like situation where he signs with Roosters or Dogs for the remainder of the year... and then Titans next year and onwards.

We aren't in the conversation.

 

[Moh]

I have a feeling we have a TPJ like situation where he signs with Roosters or Dogs for the remainder of the year... and then Titans next year and onwards.

We aren't in the conversation.

Yup, bang on.

My money is on the Roosters, better chance at a premiership.

Feel like Lodge will go the other way, think he's already been released.