Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[gregjm87]

Yeah the spin via Chammas is quite predictable now from Pascoe.

Same spin many on the forum were pushing before Saturday.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Thanks champion @gregjm87 - much appreciated.

Benji believes. If the story is true.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Same spin many on the forum were pushing before Saturday.

Rinse. Dry. Repeat.

 

[hsvjones]

My Biggest gripe is that we have all this money and we are not using it. FFS every team needs a 7 and we need to get one even if we pay massive money. Don't see the point in having money in bank and other teams beating us.. We need some good news and hope it a signing this week.

 

[Tiger-ferret]

Interesting Fafita and tino now free agents? Some clubs don’t muck around.

 

[WesternSuburbsBoy]

So we were told 12 months ago Sheens was the saviour & after 6 months they already lost faith? This club is an utter shambles.

 

[88]

Tigers set to parachute Marshall into head coaching role in 2024

While Tim Sheens will retain his title, the club has mapped out a plan for Marshall to assume the responsibilities of the head coach when the team returns for pre-season training in November.

www.smh.com.au

Great read about Benji taking charge in 24.

Recruitment is obviously the main factor moving forward, but still think the assistant coaches are going to be super important to Benji’s success as head coach. Assuming Furner and Farah stay on, the fourth assistant needs to bring a lot. Maybe another older, steady head with past head coach experience and good track record of training structures. The KOE and JF coaches also key as they need to coach the same style and structures as first grade and help bring on the next generation.

 

[Harvey]

Interesting Fafita and tino now free agents? Some clubs don’t muck around.

6 & 7 for next year

 

[gregjm87]

Papers reporting he is free to talk to other clubs but the Dragons won't be paying any of his contract. We'd be looking at paying $800K for two years, as in $800K per year if you believe the Tele

Last year 360 had him at 650K a season and The tele had him on 700K a season.
Still on the high end for a centre that hasnt really kicked on but would take him on, has more ability than any of our current options.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

My Biggest gripe is that we have all this money and we are not using it. FFS every team needs a 7 and we need to get one even if we pay massive money. Don't see the point in having money in bank and other teams beating us.. We need some good news and hope it a signing this week.

Slowly it's coming to light. Where is the money going? Great point hsvjones.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

So we were told 12 months ago Sheens was the saviour & after 6 months they already lost faith? This club is an utter shambles.

Is this what happens when fans are excluded?

 

[earl]

Sounds like next year is looking great. Benji stepping up to do more coaching and hopefully signing a rookie wiz kid to fill one of our key halves role. What could go wrong ?

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Recruitment is obviously the main factor moving forward, but still think the assistant coaches are going to be super important to Benji’s success as head coach. Assuming Furner and Farah stay on, the fourth assistant needs to bring a lot. Maybe another older, steady head with past head coach experience and good track record of training structures. The KOE and JF coaches also key as they need to coach the same style and structures as first grade and help bring on the next generation.

Exactly. Recruitment is Obviously the main factor. Who is in charge? Who pulls the strings?

 

[Eternal Tiger]

Listening to SEN today they spoke about the huge N Z support for Benji. Wondering if we could find some quality spine players there.

So far he hasn't convinced anyone. I think the idea that Benji would be a drawcard has proven to be a myth.

 

[Harvey]

Again we will be looking at wizard of oz recruitment.

Signing those with no heart, no courage, no brain.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

So far he hasn't convinced anyone. I think the idea that Benji would be a drawcard has proven to be a myth.

Dont write him off yet. Wait till Sheens goes.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Again we will be looking at wizard of oz recruitment.

Signing those with no heart, no courage, no brain.

In the end. It was a happy ending.

 

[GCfan]

Papers reporting he is free to talk to other clubs but the Dragons won't be paying any of his contract. We'd be looking at paying $800K for two years, as in $800K per year if you believe the Tele

Not worth anywhere near that. Just pair him with Shuster and finish the job off…..

 

[The Chad]

i dont disagree with your assessments of what we need but who solves the problems (aside from Fainus taking 2 spots)? and how do we convince them to come here?

Re-signing Staines & Laurie covers FB, wing & 5/8.

Latu Fainu to cover 7/6

Sam Fainu to the bench- 2nd row

Zac Fulton- 13

Brad Parker/Mawene Hiroti/Adam Pompey/Bradman Best/ Paul Momorovski- #3/#4

Keio Weekes- Wing/Centre

Hymel Hunt/ Raymond Tuaimalo Vaega/Waqa Blake/ COREY ALLEN- Wing

Clune/Sezar/Cogger/Walker/Trindall/Taaffe/Schneider/Lam/Pearce....Mbye? (insert additional names here)- 7/6

Bayley Sironen/Corey Waddell/Bryce Cartwright- 2nd Row depth

Obviously some of these players are not exactly 'exciting', but the right combinations can give the squad the right mix.

There is money to spare, so no need to be super frugal. BUT- the club needs to learn from previous mistakes- don't overspend on talent. For example- I'd be happy for Mbye to be back, on $300k. But $800k would cause a riot.

If he IS available- the team is in position to throw good money at Sam Walker. If they can make him a marquee signing, fill the roster with solid players, with our forwards & the young players coming through...

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Not worth anywhere near that. Just pair him with Shuster and finish the job off…..

Papers reporting rain tomorrow also. Paper reporting all the best things in life.