Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[balmain boy]

Yeah not sure he’s the personality type to want to move to Sydney. I think we’re better off looking at more realistic targets.

We tried to sign him a couple of years ago before he even emerged in the nrl. Some guys are just country boys. I'd target him, and put him up in a house in the south west but doubtful we could get him across the line

 

[KCTiger2]

Just heard something very crazy today about the club positioning itself to have a very very serious crack at Selwyn Cobbo on November 1st….

There’s a feeling around the league that Brisbane are feeling the pressure of the cap and Reece Walsh’s $1.1mil deal still hasn’t been signed because he wants at least $1.3-$1.4 million.

On top of that Hass, Mam and Carrigan all have recently been given upgraded contracts with all earning anywhere in the region of $800-1 mil each.

Staggs is also off contract next year too and wouldn’t be cheap. My source told me it’s a near certainty that both won’t be able to be retained.

Richo apparently rates him highly as well as Benji and I’m assuming he would see a lot of baby GI in him when he brought him to Souths all those years ago.

I did ask the question if it would be as a fullback and was countered with a no as Bula is seen and hoped to be our fullback for the next 15 years.

Side note: I posted at the start of the year that Duncan would be looked at and have now been told that’s looking like a pipe dream and significantly unlikely. He isn’t in position to talk to clubs until November but still the view is he won’t be coming here if he does leave. Rugby union would be the biggest threat if he were to depart.

Having a crack is one thing but is there any chance we actually get him?

 

[Nonotmeagain]

Not playing in front of 100 people at suburban parks...
Being a rockstar rather than a nobody. These things hit at their ego, especially if they're still getting paid the same as they would be if they stayed.
Sullivan, Naden and co should speak to Bevan French, a fringe player here but a star over there. Why hasn't he come back yet? Because he's having too much fun over there....

Not everybody likes the north of England and they may want a few more dollars to compensate them for the upheaval and stress of having to go 17000 klms to earn the same money they could earn here. Not sure the crowds in England are any bigger than what they'd get at the KOE Cup here - they wouldn't be playing at a park. As for being a rock star I'm not sure.
What someone else finds attractive doesn't hold for everybody and I don't think French had an existing contract for several hundred thousand dollars when he went there.

 

[bptiger 0]

Dodd would cost at least $800k??? That will do me, why would he be anywhere near that? 22 years old & unproven in the NRL & you think they would pay that?

Because at least 4 nrl clubs have been chasing him

 

[Vicious]

AFL and Rugby Union background as well.

The kids an athlete and for his size very quick.

These are the types of players worth paying overs to bring them in, with the chance they could be worth more than the overs we have paid them very quickly.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

We tried to sign him a couple of years ago before he even emerged in the nrl. Some guys are just country boys. I'd target him, and put him up in a house in the south west but doubtful we could get him across the line

And this story comes out about his homesickness today in News pubs ...

Selwyn Cobbo’s shock Origin omission has taken another twist with the Broncos and Maroons young gun having returned home to Cherbourg amid fears he is suffering NRL burnout.

Sport Confidential can reveal the Broncos gave permission for Cobbo to take a period of leave in the wake of his surprise demotion for Origin II this Wednesday night.

Queensland’s Game One super sub spent last weekend visiting family and friends to clear his head before returning to Broncos training for rehab on his “banged-up” body.

There have been concerns about Cobbo being potentially homesick, but the Queensland ace is expected to play in Brisbane’s next clash against the Warriors in New Zealand on Saturday week.

As revealed by this masthead, Cobbo was overlooked for Origin II, with the 22-year-old having a heart-to-heart with Queensland coach Billy Slater to indicate he wasn’t in the right headspace to back up for Game Two.

Cobbo has been secretly battling injury for a number of weeks and it is testament to his toughness that he produced a barnstorming bench display in Origin I despite requiring a painkilling injection.

But the physical demands have taken a toll on Cobbo mentally, prompting the Broncos centre to take a brief break from the game by heading home to Cherbourg to refresh his body and mind.

There is no suggestion Cobbo is having second thoughts about playing NRL. The Broncos have a bye this week and coach Kevin Walters believes that will be sufficient time for Cobbo to heal and be ready for Brisbane’s round 17 clash against the Warriors.

A proud Indigenous man, Cobbo has not forgotten his roots and enjoys returning home to Cherbourg, much like NSW rival Latrell Mitchell, who seeks solace in soul-soothing trips to Taree.

Queensland and Broncos lock Pat Carrigan said Maroons players were fully supportive of Cobbo’s decision to go bush for some rest and relaxation instead of playing Origin II.

“Selwyn is good,” Carrigan said.

“We chat pretty regularly. Bill has already touched on a number of little things, and it’s also for him to get his body right.

“He is taking some time away. He has been playing really tough for us and even in Origin I he was busted, too.

“He was heading back out to Cherbourg when I was talking to him and he is going to have some time away and that’s of his accord.

“He is a special player in this arena and we will get him back for the Broncos this year.”

The 26-year-old Carrigan said up-and-coming stars like Cobbo can find it difficult coming to terms with the weekly grind of the NRL.

 

[Magpies1969]

Based on above article Cobbo will not move to Sydney.
So much talent so hope he continues in our great game.
I hope WT go hard for Royce Hunt and a hard running Second Rower to replace Ice.
Do Forum.Members feel Justin Madame's at 21 years old will be our long term lock?
Is WT moving on Brandon Tumeth?

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Something is up with Cobbo, noticed the last few weeks he’s been really down in the effort areas. A lot of walking out there. Not surprised he was left out of origin. Perhaps contract related.

Injured, playing with needles for a long time.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

This is a very interesting comment from Carrigan noting Cobbo is part of a very strong NRL team. Imagine being a youngster at WTs like Bula in the demanding position of fullback.

The 26-year-old Carrigan said up-and-coming stars like Cobbo can find it difficult coming to terms with the weekly grind of the NRL.

 

[426Tlgerland]

Based on above article Cobbo will not move to Sydney.
So much talent so hope he continues in our great game.
I hope WT go hard for Royce Hunt and a hard running Second Rower to replace Ice.
Do Forum.Members feel Justin Madame's at 21 years old will be our long term lock?
Is WT moving on Brandon Tumeth?

100%. Cobbo if he gets home sick is a no no. , we need to get players ready to roll with no issues
Hunt would be great and also a hard line running back rower

 

[Tom Shines]

Not playing in front of 100 people at suburban parks...
Being a rockstar rather than a nobody. These things hit at their ego, especially if they're still getting paid the same as they would be if they stayed.
Sullivan, Naden and co should speak to Bevan French, a fringe player here but a star over there. Why hasn't he come back yet? Because he's having too much fun over there....

Not everybody values the same things… Sullivan in particular comes across as quiet and close to his family… and Naden would have two young kids to have to drag over there …plus they still have the opportunity to go over there after their high paying contracts at Wests Tigers finish should they choose ,,,

So whats your theory then as to why they rejected going over there ?

 

[Tiger Stripes]

Shame he has gone...but Taupau-Moors was the must keep out of the 2. Godinet is another one of the forwards I hope we can lock away.

Concur, Christian Taupau-Moors is a Keeper, top prospect to be signed long term.

 

[BAGNF05]

Injured, playing with needles for a long time.

Seems silly. Kevy feeling the pinch.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Seems silly. Kevy feeling the pinch.

They haven’t been winning and out of the 8.
Not surprised

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

100%. Cobbo if he gets home sick is a no no. , we need to get players ready to roll with no issues
Hunt would be great and also a hard line running back rower

Royce Hunt & Sione Mata'utia from St Helens would bring experience & punch

 

[twentyforty]

He always came across as a fierce no nonsense competitor to me, unless he's said or done something I'm not aware of

I Like the way he talks up our chances, always positive, shows good leadership.

 

[batboy]

Silly being our there is he’s a passenger

Cobbo?

Don't know why we're discussing him here....
Pretty sure I heard a few days ago somewhere in the media,
His heads all over the shop and he's thinking about giving the game away.

Fair boundary to cross
- That's without even considering we're the shattest club, South of the QLD Border...

 

[851]

They haven’t been winning and out of the 8.
Not surprised

I wonder will Kevvie cop it like Benji did for playing Galvin, I suspect not

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

I wonder will Kevvie cop it like Benji did for playing Galvin, I suspect not

Of course he hasn’t.
Billy used it as the main reason he didn’t pick Cobbo and said Broncos were resting him anyway this week if they didn’t have the bye.
Buzz etc didn’t blink twice.

Tigers are a cashcow for them so they keep kicking.

 

[weststigerman]

We tried to sign him a couple of years ago before he even emerged in the nrl. Some guys are just country boys. I'd target him, and put him up in a house in the south west but doubtful we could get him across the line

I guess it doesn't hurt to try, I just think we might be better off focusing on the elite juniors (Large, Makasini) and even some of Penrith's juniors who might want to follow Luai.