Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[tony soprano]

I think Twal is more valuable than Keppie.

Twal's YoY improvement has been a pleasure to watch, even bringing an offload into his game this season. His tackling percentage, metres per carry and post contact metres, AND his minutes are all higher than Keppie.

More importantly, he gives away less penalties as well.

There is aggression, and then there is controlled aggression. Keppie falls into the former.

He is a penalty merchant, and as one of the most penalised teams in the NRL last season, I think that is the last thing we need.

Twal is also rolling into his prime years as a prop. Stats don't tell the whole story but there is much more upside in retaining Twal on a team friendly deal, than bring Keppie in.

Great decision.

Twal hasn't really had much impact.

Just wondering where impact is magically going to appear from.

 

[KingRobbie]

Probably have to clear some space, a few spots need opening up imo.

29/30 spots filled at the moment.

 

[Tom Shines]

Twal hasn't really had much impact.

Just wondering where impact is magically going to appear from.

Schuster according to Fulton

 

[CornerPost]

Twals extension might mean Seyfarths exit .. especially now we're 29/30 filled

 

[Tom Shines]

Twals extension might mean Seyfarths exit .. especially now we're 29/30 filled

I have no idea about Seyfarth … but I expect a few to be moved on to free up a few spots

 

[cymon007]

Its 8 years for a player who has been in a single clubs top 30 so he rolls into Veteran and Developed Player Allowance next year i think.

Does this mean that Twal becomes a 10 year vet in 3 years thus providing salary cap relief thereon?

 

[PabloX]

Balmain boys whine about bulas contract was one of the most ridiculous posts I’ve ever seen on this forum,,, and that is saying something… like, all that drama is not really our problem to whine about , they get paid well,, deal with it,,, and Bula is a rising star we needed to keep , desperately!

I actually thought his comments were fair. We only upgraded Bula's contract earlier in the season. Sure, great projectory, but what's the harm in holding out to see how he starts next season? We've all heard of second year syndrome.

Personally, I thought Sua Fa'alogo looked more threatening in the limited minutes I saw him play.

 

[gregjm87]

Does this mean that Twal becomes a 10 year vet in 3 years thus providing salary cap relief thereon?

Yes but it after only 8 years for a one club player. But you only get one payment, not one payment per player qualifying so is kind of redundant as every club would have someone who qualifies.

 

[tony soprano]

29/30 spots filled at the moment.

Frightening

 

[das tigers]

Frightening

Yeah.

I really hope staines is here to stay.

 

[bbobb]

Twal hasn't really had much impact.

Just wondering where impact is magically going to appear from.

At times this season, I thought he had the best go forward which wasn’t really the case in previous seasons. I like that he is still developing his game so am pleased with his re-signing at a reportedly lower price.

Twally kind of reminds me a Bryce Gibbs who I think Sheens referred to as his “minister of defence” mostly for his efficiency and effort plays around the ruck. We went backwards when he left.

 

[Telltails]

Just on keppie.

It was a benji call to prioritise twal over keppie.

Personally, I question the recruitment decisions as keppie brings aggression to the pack.

Apparently this review will result in benji getting more power. Also questionable, but will die on hos sword.

Keppie is too undisciplined. Carries on a like goose gets binned and puts his team under pressure. Twal lacks the aggression but at least he works hard for his minutes. Fulton will have to do better than that to prove that the disruption was worth it

 

[king_sirro]

At times this season, I thought he had the best go forward which wasn’t really the case in previous seasons. I like that he is still developing his game so am pleased with his re-signing at a reportedly lower price.

Twally kind of reminds me a Bryce Gibbs who I think Sheens referred to as his “minister of defence” mostly for his efficiency and effort plays around the ruck. We went backwards when he left.

Yep, Bryce was one of the best defensive front rowers in the game at the time, just like Twal is. Twal is better as his go forward and leg speed have improved, he finds his front for quick play the balls (except that crap settler inside the opp 20), and can play huge minutes when required. Much better option then Keppie. Another good call by Benji

 

[earl]

Keppie is too undisciplined. Carries on a like goose gets binned and puts his team under pressure. Twal lacks the aggression but at least he works hard for his minutes. Fulton will have to do better than that to prove that the disruption was worth it

The only thing is Keppie offers more impact with the ball and we are a team that struggles scoring points. I reckon overall Twal is a better player but it'll be interesting where he fits in over the next couple of years.

We have Stef, Klemmer, Samuela Fainu, Pole and Blore who will all be pushing for first grade next year plus guys like Jordan Miller, Kit Laulilii, Faagutu and probably others coming through. I would also sign Seyfarth.

He should get plenty of game time though because he is good defender and I think his impact with the ball has improved.

 

[Dennisspicer1]

Yeah.

I really hope staines is here to stay.

Why.

 

[Tom Shines]

Why.

because he has some speed which is a rare commodity

 

[das tigers]

Why.

Because I want him to him to take nofa's position.
If Bula goes down,he'd be my next choice as starting fullback.

 

[The Chad]

Hymel Hunt.

Just sayin. Tighten up the defence out wide.

 

[jrtiger]

Keppie's a penalty machine who occasionally bends the line and puts a decent shot on. is a good prospect but keeping Twal on $400k is good business and ensures we aren't relying on the kids too early in their careers.

 

[Magpie_Magic]

Yep, Bryce was one of the best defensive front rowers in the game at the time, just like Twal is. Twal is better as his go forward and leg speed have improved, he finds his front for quick play the balls (except that crap settler inside the opp 20), and can play huge minutes when required. Much better option then Keppie. Another good call by Benji

People forget how good Bryce actually was.
Went 400 tackles without missing one in 2010 and not just 2nd or 3rd man in tackles, but mostly 1st man in......stopping offloads with good hands. The epic try saver in the 2010 PF rort on Gasnier.

Best forward defender ever at one of my clubs since Dallas.

Was the glue that held our pack together and was the beginning of the end when he was gone........taking Fifita with him.