Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[liltiger]

If the bone isn't healing properly it could need a bone graft that would keep him out for a long time you would think.

Brother in law just had it done late last year about 6 months before he was allowed back on light duties. Did it through work cover. With professional docs and physios would be quicker for a league player I'd assume, someone on the forum would know, pretty sure we have a few members who are pretty good with sports injuries.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Remember when he was banned for his part in the Parramatta salary cap rort. Even though he was banned it was an open secret he was taking calls organising meetings and sitting in on negotiations while his players had another manager with them signing on behalf of Issac. N.R.L knew but couldn't do anything cause there's no harm in having a "chat".

This is why these snake oil salesman need to be dumped by the NRL and they employ their own, just parasites making money off footy players.

 

[liltiger]

This is why these snake oil salesman need to be dumped by the NRL and they employ their own, just parasites making money off footy players.

Of all of them Issac Moses is by far the worst

 

[liltiger]

Your 100% right. Joe Wehbe was Isaacs right hand man until he had a falling out with Isaac and Teddy went with Joe. Anthony Minichello was the go between for Teddy’s original chooks deal. Panthers also won’t deal directly with Isaac but will sign his players if they really want that particular player.

Yeah the footy whisperer I totally forgot about him, worked wonders for Woods career.

 

[Magpies1969]

Any news on Taylan May signing on.

 

[weststigers]

Any news on Taylan May signing on.

Nothing.

 

[upthetigers]

Who on the forum edited wikipedia it says Taylan May plays for the Wests Tigers lol

 

[426Tlgerland]

Any news on Taylan May signing on.

48 hours. Wednesday , plays reserve grade Sunday week off bench

 

[boonboon]

We have 3 spots to fill assuming Olam gets let go - ignoring who exactly we sign I think we need more depth - think it's a big drop at the moment in most positions when injuries strike and when thinking about who to sign I thought about what would we look like with an injury.

Fullback - If Bula goes down we have options in Mason, Staines, Turuva who can all cover

Wing - We have Naden, Staines and possibly Luke L depending on concussions. Think we are short a little here on ball returning ability but Staines is good enough and Nado should be back by round 4 or 5

Centre - Naden, Faatape, Feledy, Bird its not amazing and our 2 centres are coming off injury riddled years - could do with more centre depth but not top priority until someone gets struck down imo.

Halves - Fainu, Douehi, Mason, Kurt Falls, we are fine for halves depth imo.

Lock- Lock we have options Bird, Pole, Kit, Matamua - not amazing but with a 3rd middle option then prob OK at lock

Second Row - Starters are all we have honestly it's a huge concern depth wise with Porter a career reserve grader and Sukkar who isn't ready. Priority for 1 of our free top 30 spot.

Prop - If May or Hunt goes down then we are really short in props with experience especially with Twal as a lock. Those 2 go down which losing 2 props isn't unusual. Priority for a signing otherwise we could be starting with Fainu and having Kit/ Ako coming off the bench anytime now.

Hooker - Plenty of cover

Utility - the Jack Bird position - I really feel we need backup of someone who can play outside backs as well as backrow.

So overall - 1 prop, 1 second rower and 1 utility sr/centre.

Obviously the preference is always stars but realistically we should be looking for 2 forwards with 100 fg games - not old but not kids either and then a utility.

 

[Lestronge]

Remember when he was banned for his part in the Parramatta salary cap rort. Even though he was banned it was an open secret he was taking calls organising meetings and sitting in on negotiations while his players had another manager with them signing on behalf of Issac. N.R.L knew but couldn't do anything cause there's no harm in having a "chat".

Yea , but I think as the game gets bigger it begins to more and more powerful , like the NFL , and they can introduce rules and procedures that can / may not be entirely fair legally , but they get away with it because they are so big . I think that Gus last year said that the nrl was about to introduce a far tighter system . But I don’t think they really care . All this talk means that the nrl is on the back page all year round , and much like nrl dominating round 1 in the northern states so much that the afl hasn’t even got a mention with the Vegas round , all the scuttlebutt is just good for business .
As much personally I think a draft is a must .

 

[JC99]

I actually think a lot of teams have depth issues this year and that will only increase with more teams added to the league

Problem with last management is signing so many kids into the 30 - we are having to play kids instead of guys with experience

We could honestly do with some solid toilers in our top 30 in future years with a sprinkling of kids with potential. Not every young player has to get a development to top 30 deal!

 

[rugbygoated]

And that right there shows you either don’t watch games, watch them with a blindfold on or you’re a boxscore watcher.

Your lying is getting quite amusing tbh

He wasn't

 

[rugbygoated]

Hey RG you don't need clutch plays when you're up by 30 points.

When did I say that?

 

[liltiger]

Yea , but I think as the game gets bigger it begins to more and more powerful , like the NFL , and they can introduce rules and procedures that can / may not be entirely fair legally , but they get away with it because they are so big . I think that Gus last year said that the nrl was about to introduce a far tighter system . But I don’t think they really care . All this talk means that the nrl is on the back page all year round , and much like nrl dominating round 1 in the northern states so much that the afl hasn’t even got a mention with the Vegas round , all the scuttlebutt is just good for business .
As much personally I think a draft is a must .

Agree totally about the draft, I guess any attention is good attention.

 

[hank37w]

Teddy is no longer a Moses client. He left coz Nick advised him to

Does he still have "the whisperer?"

 

[hank37w]

..and Manly.But theyve already got a star no6..

But he might have to go to #7 at some stage and take over controlling the team.

 

[hank37w]

Pretty sure he was Tedescos manager when he signed, didn't they bury the hatchet cause the Roosters wanted Teddy.

They should have buried the hatchet in the back of his head and done everyone a favour.

 

[hank37w]

Remember when he was banned for his part in the Parramatta salary cap rort. Even though he was banned it was an open secret he was taking calls organising meetings and sitting in on negotiations while his players had another manager with them signing on behalf of Issac. N.R.L knew but couldn't do anything cause there's no harm in having a "chat".

They weren't so considerate with Flanno when he was "coaching with stealth" during his ban. 🤣

 

[rugbygoated]

Using Brown as a benchmark for a players worth is out of skelter with reality.
Good luck to him for finding a Club willing to squander so many dollars on an average 5/8.

He's not average at all. He's not trying. There was a time where he was the best defensive 5/8 in the game for a few years. He also has a lot of great attacking stats in a bad side. With Ponga, he will get so much better

 

[Odessa]

Using Brown as a benchmark for a players worth is out of skelter with reality.
Good luck to him for finding a Club willing to squander so many dollars on an average 5/8.

I don't honestly understand Newcastle they have been trying to get out of over paying players for the last two years and now they do this