Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Finger]

There was nothing to lose. Only gain. Right now they are in pain. No sun, no rainbows. Only black clouds and rain.

Maybe they should have just given BG a go this year...

Ben Gardiner was a former PDHPE teacher at my children’s school. His an intelligent and level headed young man. I was sorry to see him leave the school to take up a role with the Roosters, and delighted when he was appointed assistant coach at the tigers last year. I recall he coached one NRL game for tigers last year. The game we lost to the cowboys in Townsville. I thought the tactics that game were spot on. His press conference after the game was refreshing. I wish he wasn’t moved on at the end of last season, but happy for him to be at the Panthers where he can further develop. He is a NRL coach in waiting.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

I posted it in the coaches thread earlier

Its not their fault. Feel your love though. It can get pandemic sorry pedantic round here at times. Particularly after another loss.

 

[liltiger]

Its not their fault. Feel your love though. It can get pandemic sorry pedantic round here at times. Particularly after another loss.

All good I think we're all in mourning at the moment and we're all might peed off

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Ben Gardiner was a former PDHPE teacher at my children’s school. His an intelligent and level headed young man. I was sorry to see him leave the school to take up a role with the Roosters, and delighted when he was appointed assistant coach at the tigers last year. I recall he coached one NRL game for tigers last year. The game we lost to the cowboys in Townsville. I thought the tactics that game were spot on. His press conference after the game was refreshing. I wish he wasn’t moved on at the end of last season, but happy for him to be at the Panthers where he can further develop. He is a NRL coach in waiting.

But he was not in the boys club.

 

[tony soprano]

Keppie. The answer to all our problems. Tony Soprano you be hacked? Doesn't sound like you. If you have been hacked. Please confirm. Will restart phone.

Has some heart, Derek.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

All good I think we're all in mourning at the moment and we're all might peed off

Another Baddabing Baddaboom! Liltiger. On song like ubiquitous other forum fans. Brothers in Arms if I may be so bold.

 

[tiger_one]

I posted it in the coaches thread earlier

Thanks champion @liltiger.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Has some heart, Derek.

So do you. You have heart. What are you trying to say. Im listening. We are listening. Keppie? Is this the way out. I dont follow players. Sorry. I follow leaders cause I'm growing as a loser. I guess right now my goal is to exchange the letter S in loser with the letter V. I dont have all the answers. Keppie. Go you good thing.

 

[Tore85]

But he was not in the boys club.

Sad
He will go somewhere else where success is prioritised

 

[GCfan]

But he was not in the boys club.

Think the issue was he was in the Madge club

 

[tony soprano]

Thanks champion @liltiger.

Depressing reading

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

So do you. You have heart. What are you trying to say. Im listening. We are listening. Keppie? Is this the way out. I dont follow players. Sorry. I follow leaders cause I'm growing as a loser. I guess right now my goal is to exchange the letter S in loser with the letter V. I dont have all the answers. Keppie. Go you good thing.

Sorry Tony Soprano. I get you. Heart. I was befuddled at the word Derek. Pre - Harry Potter period. My bad.

 

[gregjm87]

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.

Just seen the Lomax 800K quote was from Buzz so certainly inflated.

 

[Telltails]

Just seen the Lomax 800K quote was from Buzz so certainly inflated.

No truth in story according to Flannagan. Just said he has to play better.

 

[tony soprano]

Sorry Tony Soprano. I get you. Heart. I was befuddled at the word Derek. Pre - Harry Potter period. My bad.

Isn't it American history x movie main character

 

[426Tlgerland]

Not worth it

Agree Lomax at his best @$ 700 max

 

[Finger]

But he was not in the boys club.

Exactly, otherwise he would still be there and his reputation now tarnished.

 

[Harvey]

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...

Might be a top 8 KOE cup side that one

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

So we are in a similar position with Sheens to before our 05 success. We could only recruit players with ability if they were returning from major injury (Scott Prince & Pat Richards) or solid experienced players who Sheens felt were good for culture & could find their potential at the Tigers (Hodgson, Whatuira, Elford).

I’m wondering whether players with similar experience who have a point to prove & yet to hit their peak may be our target.

Three can think of off the top of my head are Lachlan Lam, Connor Tracey & Blake Taafe.

Any others that fit the profile?

 

[Fainu Brothers]

Maybe Benji could Captain Coach in 2024 and fill on of the halves spots