Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Glenji95]

Have you been watching API’s defence for 80mins or just his attack ?

At this stage TDS couldn’t play 30-40 and give us a win. Yes I do think Api could do with a breather, but 20-25 max is what’s needed at this stage. Lets be honest Api is not the reason we haven’t won games the wins we have had so far he’s had a massive hand in, Api has not played bad every game there’s been 1 or 2 he’s had a shocker but that’s gonna happen eventually. Anyway TDS is nowhere near ready to take over for that long. He may dominate in lower grade, but lower grade isn’t first grade standard which he’s not ready to play for that long yet. And the few chances he’s had so far in firsts he hasn’t exactly shined in them.

 

[Demps]

See Scolari playing Ressies for Parra this week?

Yea, saw a few former players floating around RMC.

Jordan Hill, Christian Manaima, etc

 

[GNR4LIFE]

I don't blame TDS. He can do as he pleases. My point is that you are talking about not putting juniors on pedestals, like not wanting to give guys like Luke L long extensions, while also arguing that we should be locking TDS in as our starting 9 come 2027 despite him being 20 and playing a handful of first grade games.

TDS has shown considerably more than Luke L thus far.

 

[Betterdays22]

TDS has shown considerably more than Luke L thus far.

Enough for a guaranteed starting position in 18 months time?

 

[batboy]

Yea, saw a few former players floating around RMC.

Jordan Hill, Christian Manaima, etc

You haven't given up on Jordan Hill have you?

 

[Dennisspicer1]

Fairdinkum. Do we give up the next 18 months of Da Silva to get KPP half a season early?

Yes

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Enough for a guaranteed starting position in 18 months time?

Personally, I’d have kept them both, but by 27, given TDS the reigns, and Api take a backseat role. However, that won’t happen. Just don’t see the logic in letting TDS go to give Api an extra year.

 

[The Chad]

Imagine if Storm took that attitude with Harry Grant when they had Cam Smith.

Did Harry Grant demand to play ahead of Cam Smith?

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Did Harry Grant demand to play ahead of Cam Smith?

No. Neither has TDS.

 

[innsaneink]

I thought we were past decisions like this one …obviously not

What has the club decided?
Ultimatley its up to Tallyn

 

[Dennisspicer1]

I don’t see it as trying to dictate. I think he’s within his right to explore his options. The bigger question is why is the club prioritising a guy north of 30 over a 20 year old? No other club would.

Because API is better,
And it's a decision,
Similar to Galvin,
He is giving Benji an ultimation on API,
Get rid of him or I leave.

 

[tigahhh]

What has the club decided?
Ultimatley its up to Tallyn

to let him negotiate early

 

[Camel2281]

Imagine if Storm took that attitude with Harry Grant when they had Cam Smith.

Harry Grant wanted and was happy to serve an apprenticeship. That's the key difference

 

[Wiz]

Blind Freddy can see the Bulldogs are angling towards offloading Reed Mahony and the one position where they do not currently have any emerging stars in number 9.
Yes they are rumoured to be looking at Bailey Hayward as their number 9, I’d say they would be more inclined to keep Hayward as their number 14 if they could snag a talented young number 9 such as Da Silva.

I agree. TDS to the dogs for sure. Gus won’t be able to stop laughing.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Because he is better, and it's not his decision,
Similar to Galvin, he is giving Benji an ultimate on API get rid of him or I leave.

Do you know how many players have left clubs because they felt their paths were blocked? You make it sound like a devious act. Why is it an ultimatum to say he’s going to explore his options if he feels his path is blocked? He’s not belittling anyone by doing that. Totally different to Galvin. Not in the same universe.

 

[Betterdays22]

Personally, I’d have kept them both, but by 27, given TDS the reigns, and Api take a backseat role. However, that won’t happen. Just don’t see the logic in letting TDS go to give Api an extra year.

This is clearly the preference of the club too. And 99% of fans.

The logic is that TDS being a top-line first grader is not yet a forgone conclusion. What happens if Tallan's development stalls next year and Api signs with the Bears?

 

[GNR4LIFE]

This is clearly the preference of the club too. And 99% of fans.

The logic is that TDS being a top-line first grader is not yet a forgone conclusion. What happens if Tallan's development stalls next year and Api signs with the Bears?

No one knows what will happen. Maybe TDS does an ACL or breaks his neck. Every action is a calculated risk. But 9 times out of 10, you go with the guy 10 years younger.

 

[mtd#2]

Brian To'o says hi. Even Freddy likened Luke to To'o last night. That's his ceiling. Just needs another 12 - 18 months.

And another 10kg of muscle

 

[mtd#2]

Absolutely terrible decision.

The club hasn’t learnt anything.

If anything we have learnt
And we are dealing with our shit as it happens so it doesn't drag out..
Pick the best player and move on.. that's what we are doing

 

[Go_You_Good_Things]

Bbbut . . . didn't we say here just a few short weeks ago that Tallyn was good mates with that doggies player . . . and that anything the dogs bloke did would probably be replicated by Da Silva ?
Yet here we are acting all flabbergasted.