Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Batmans Parents]

I’m not opposed to us trying to sign Terrell May, but if you break things down, what does he actually do that is any better than Alex Twal ?
Amongst some highly physical and aggressive forwards Twal’s reliability and workrate becomes very valuable.
Of course the Roosters will throw their hat in the ring to try and sign Leo Thompson, but with nearly every NRLclub lining up for his services, they nor any other club will get him for under his market value like they generally expect.

Jesus effing Christ 🤦‍♂️ just when I think you’ve hit the rock bottom, you get the drill out and keep going with your unbelievably stupid takes

If you honestly can’t see what May does better than Twal, then I suggest you follow another sport because you clearly don’t know shit about this one.

 

[innsaneink]

I don’t mind Terrell May either, but I think his stats are inflated by playing alongside some top quality team mates, not so sure he’d be as effective if playing for Wests Tigers.
He was largely ineffective playing for Samoa, that’s a concern.

That's gunna be the case for every new recruit.... It's where the coaching needs to lift it's game as well

 

[hammertime]

3rd place Miss Merewether Beach. Newton dumped her to “focus on footy”. She went on to become Miss Universe.

He'd be kicking himself. Clint actually dated my sister for a while too. Jen dated a mate. All a bit connected in Newy.

 

[weststigers]

With large gone, they may be looking at a Plan C in case Galvin doesn't extend.

This...I'd say the club I'd genuinely worried

 

[Red88_Tiger]

Jesus effing Christ 🤦‍♂️ just when I think you’ve hit the rock bottom, you get the drill out and keep going

😂😂😂😂😂
your words brought a chuckle to my morning

 

[batboy]

what does he actually do that is any better than Alex Twal ?

Um - Everything....
And he doesn't have 8 years in top grade behind him.
Here's a snippet for your selective narrative.

https://www.tiktok.com/video/7370254694159076613

 

[finnzo]

At first I was against the May signing just because he’s family seem to always be in trouble but I’ve come around he’s exactly what we need on the field and if he helps us win football games I’m all for it.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Dragons have gone off Douhie…😩😩😩

can we not just pay Douhie his 2025 salary out and take him off the 2025 books ?

 

[cktiger]

How so ?
Neither of them is overly big or fast.
Neither of them carry the ball aggressively enough to steamroll opposing defenders.
Neither of them demonstrate much footwork.
Neither of them hit hard in defence.
However both are very hard workers who you can rely on to make their metres, make their tackles and do the hard work that often goes unnoticed.

I suggest you take a look at his profile on the Rooster site and compare... especially the post contact metres.
PS I'm a fan of Twal.

 

[jadtiger]

can we not just pay Douhie his 2025 salary out and take him off the 2025 books ?

Not unless he agrees to it,he has a binding contract

 

[weststigerman]

I like Terrell May as a player, but he’s basically said he doesn’t feel like playing at times, and that’s at a top 4 club.

A few losses here and is he going to feel like playing.

Is he ready for Richo’s crocodile roll?

 

[Demps]

I like Terrell May as a player, but he’s basically said he doesn’t feel like playing at times, and that’s at a top 4 club.

A few losses here and is he going to feel like playing.

Is he ready for Richo’s crocodile roll?

It's either that or get a job concreting.

Time for these types to wake up to themselves.

 

[Nonotmeagain]

It's either that or get a job concreting.

Time for these types to wake up to themselves.

To do what - follow your advice on how they should lead his life ? Rugby league is only a game and not a very important one in the scheme of things. If he wants to play football or doesn't want to play football is his choice and I guess he doesn't get to comment on your life choices.

 

[weststigerman]

It's either that or get a job concreting.

Time for these types to wake up to themselves.

That’s true, but once we give him a multi year contract he becomes our problem along with Bateman, Naden, Sullivan etc.

Don’t know either of the guys personally but Hetherington seems to have less talent but more of the effort type player we’re after.

 

[Demps]

To do what - follow your advice on how they should lead his life ? Rugby league is only a game and not a very important one in the scheme of things. If he wants to play football or doesn't want to play football is his choice and I guess he doesn't get to comment on your life choices.

Nothing in the world worse than wasted talent...

Got a great opportunity to set himself up for life, get paid well to play a sport. A lot harder ways to make money.

You're right though.
It's his life.
All the best to him.

 

[Tucker]

That’s true, but once we give him a multi year contract he becomes our problem along with Bateman, Naden, Sullivan etc.

Don’t know either of the guys personally but Hetherington seems to have less talent but more of the effort type player we’re after.

Effort should be our number one criteria when recruiting or elevating juiors.
If you dont bust your arse and keep getting up and back in line, you are no good to us.

 

[Kelce68]

Effort should be our number one criteria when recruiting or elevating juiors.
If you dont bust your arse and keep getting up and back in line, you are no good to us.

Might be something to the Miller situation in that..

 

[jrtiger]

Um - Everything....
And he doesn't have 8 years in top grade behind him.
Here's a snippet for your selective narrative.

https://www.tiktok.com/video/7370254694159076613

absolutely elite ballplaying from a man who has no right to have a pass like that in his wheelhouse.

we desperately need a player of his quality in the middle.

 

[batboy]

It's either that or get a job concreting.

Time for these types to wake up to themselves.

Surely he knows how that feels?
He blew his shot at Panthers, Knocked it back in Ressies with us and finally made
something of it at Roosters.

I think his papers were marked when he fronted the Press in the Finals and was a bit
maybe / maybe not about playing Footy.

 

[Demps]

Surely he knows how that feels?
He blew his shot at Panthers, Knocked it back in Ressies with us and finally made
something of it at Roosters.

I think his papers were marked when he fronted the Press in the Finals and was a bit
maybe / maybe not about playing Footy.

In Taylans Q&A he went into detail how they come from poverty, living in housing commission, etc etc.... and this is how he plans to take care of his family through his career.

Now he's stood down, contract torn up, facing court.

Life changing chance for these lads.
If they don't want it, there's many others who do.