Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[innsaneink]

Who’s that Richo’s son?

I think its shannon gallant though maybe he replaced Callaway who got the arse
Betsy boop?

 

[craigtob]

Do you think we would even had talks with Selwyn Cobbo??
I would hope so as he would be an automatic walk in to our side for sure ??

 

[gregjm87]

The kid, Taine Tuiapiki isn't making the warriors 17 at the moment.

Electric fullback.
I'd be throwing him a contract asap also.

Let's start making some moves!

Suggested him 2 years ago.

We obviously need a 6 and 7 but also need a genuine 13, at least one more outside back and a few extra quality forwards.
I dont know what the plans are for the halves. I think the best we can do is two of Brooks, Lam, Sexton and Weaver with only the first 2 currently free to negotiate.
If Trey Mooney isn't extended before November I'd be chasing him pretty hard as the 13. I think he is by far the best young 13 around. Came through at Cabramatta so may want to return home. If Matamua does kick on who I think might make it as a lock but not much use elsewhere Mooney can play anywhere in the pack.
The best outside back coming off contract I think is Taine Tuaupiki. He's a fullback but I think he could do well anywhere in the back 5. Would give him an off season in the centres and if he doesn't win the spot over Naden he'd be next man up for any of the backs.

I don't (just) say this to toot my own horn but I think it shows one place where the club is lacking. There were decent players up for grabs when they wouldn't have cost much at all. Tuapuiki now still wouldn't cost much but it would be significantly more than 2 years ago. Perhaps the lack of scouts comments earlier is accurate.

 

[tigahhh]

Suggested him 2 years ago.

I don't (just) say this to toot my own horn but I think it shows one place where the club is lacking. There were decent players up for grabs when they wouldn't have cost much at all. Tuapuiki now still wouldn't cost much but it would be significantly more than 2 years ago. Perhaps the lack of scouts comments earlier is accurate.

very true
if the club gets another spoon it’s their own fault, depth was always going to be huge issue and they sat on their hands about it

 

[jrtiger]

Apparently he will be right centre with Garrick outside him. That means it'll be AD marking him with Skelton outside him.

the stoppable force v the moveable object.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Cobbo likely to sign with Dragons. Could be there before June 30.

 

[TheClaws]

Cobbo likely to sign with Dragons. Could be there before June 30.

can't see the Flanno/Cobbo dynamic being a success

 

[GNR4LIFE]

can't see the Flanno/Cobbo dynamic being a success

Can’t see Flanno lasting.

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

Selwyn Cobbo floated for immediate switch to Sydney NRL club as Broncos sign replacement​

MSN

Cobbo is too similar to Latrell, unless his head is in the game(rarely) he is a liability.

 

[Tiger Stripes]

Wait till they see Mason names at FB, you’ll see one of the biggest fluctuations ever.
Imagine him trying to tackle Turbo in full flight? Which hasn’t happened in two seasons, but you know he’s turning up with wings on this week.
For some reason I like seeing Seibold fail. I’m not sure why?

I can't stand his voice for starters.

 

[jadtiger]

Cobbo is too similar to Latrell, unless his head is in the game(rarely) he is a liability.

Cobbos attitude is at least one rung higher than Lattrell even if his ability is probably lesser.

 

[Tiger Stripes]

He's got to be on a playing time restriction while still getting over any niggles/injuries, but then again, Benji seems to make a lot of decisions that many of us believe cost us games.

This restricted minutes sounds like a lot of BS to me.
When you get the ball you run at full pace if there's a gap, right? Or make a try saving tackle.
That can be after 5 min. or 70 min. Does that mean Benji says just run at 1/2 pace for 30min. then we rest you. I just don't understand the restricted minutes claim? Someone please explain how it works?

 

[Tony Taco]

How easily can we get out of the Royce Hunt contract?

Yesterdays numbers from KOE are alarming.

21 minutes
1 run for 7m
60% tackle efficiency

Not exactly screaming for reinclusion.

Awful. I had great hopes Royce keeps that early season form.... Theres the injury though, ribs take a long time. Wonder if the Dogs would entertain a trade for Sulika Fifita.... Boosts our forwards in a big way.

 

[rihannafan1]

😩

That's our much better side of defense.

 

[Wiz]

This restricted minutes sounds like a lot of BS to me.
When you get the ball you run at full pace if there's a gap, right? Or make a try saving tackle.
That can be after 5 min. or 70 min. Does that mean Benji says just run at 1/2 pace for 30min. then we rest you. I just don't understand the restricted minutes claim? Someone please explain how it works?

Under more fatigue, created by the length of time muscles are used, there is a greater risk of straining/tearing them.

They are limiting Latu’s minutes to prevent his muscles (hamstring) fatiguing to the point where it makes it/them susceptible to re-tearing.

 

[tigahhh]

That's our much better side of defense.

yea true

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Under more fatigue, created by the length of time muscles are used, there is a greater risk of straining/tearing them.

They are limiting Latu’s minutes to prevent his muscles (hamstring) fatiguing to the point where it makes it/them susceptible to re-tearing.

Yeah look what happened to Bula in the last second of the game last week under fatigue trying to accelerate quickly.

 

[ezybro]

 

[TheClaws]

This restricted minutes sounds like a lot of BS to me.
When you get the ball you run at full pace if there's a gap, right? Or make a try saving tackle.
That can be after 5 min. or 70 min. Does that mean Benji says just run at 1/2 pace for 30min. then we rest you. I just don't understand the restricted minutes claim? Someone please explain how it works?

Its about overall load on an injury. Muscle fatigue increases the risk of the injury reoccurring. I went through a similar protocol back when I was playing 20 years ago and sports science has progressed significantly since then. You need to build back up under match conditions, hard to replicate that in training.

 

[tigahhh]

Nafahu Whyte resigned with the roosters

No resigning news for us :/