Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Rock Hopper Steve]

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Hope the new coach is smarter than he looks, the girls need some better seasons going into the future.

 

[2041]

Richo needs to realise teams don’t go into next year just preparing for next year there is a whole bulk of players available to be added to the following years roster from Nov 1.
Or are we really just looking year to year and only looking to add anyone of note to next years squad.

Loving the implication that randon internet guy knows fundamental truths about NRL roster construction that have to date passed Shane Richardson by. Like you could grab a coffee with him and he'd end up saying: "You know what, Needaname - I'd never realised that. Thanks so much for passing it on."

 

[Bellend]

Godinet I take it? how tall you reckon he is roughly?

Poor judge myself would say 6-1 roughly could be wrong

 

[davey_farrell]

I also liked Richos comments in regards to losing against Cowboys and Titans after having big leads.

where can i find Richos BTR i looked on youtube etc

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

The vibe I got from Richo's BTR is not to expect any more significant signings unless it's a 'fall-from-the-tree scenario).

Sounds like there will be a number of recruits on lower dollars who have the hunger to play NRL (especially on Cup contracts).

Yeah, that wasn't music to my ears either, most of us thought we are desperate for one enforcing middle at least.

Do we have enough grunt in the pigs going forward, I find myself shrugging my shoulders.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Yeah, that wasn't music to my ears either, most of us thought we are desperate for one enforcing middle at least.

Do we have enough grunt in the pigs going forward, I find myself shrugging my shoulders.

I take it partly with a grain of salt RHS. Richo is a big PR guy. He knows what to say & when to say it.

He may just be saying this to reinforce belief in our current squad from the top dog as they head into their off-season. But when a good player who will add value to our squad becomes available, he & Benji will be all-in (like with Terrell). I have a gut feeling we'll land someone very decent for next season & beyond over the next couple of months.

 

[cktiger]

I’ll say it again, yes it would be nice to have a better quality player than Seyfarth in our top 17, but he is not the reason we are not making the top 8.
Put him on the bench for any of the 5 teams currently still alive in the 2025 competition and they would still be in the same position they are now.
I’m not sure where the Matt Burton question comes from, but one things for certain, he won’t be happy playing centre for too long, so whoever potentially signs him from the Bulldogs would have to do so with plans to play him as their 5/8.
If he leaves the Bulldogs I would say it will be to the Perth Bears.

Parra outside Moses?

 

[magpies forever]

Likely only 7 players involved in international duty in Oct/Nov with KPP the only set for multiple games. Only major injury heading into pre-season is Latu Fainu (shoulder recon). So we should have a big contingent in pre-season training prior to Christmas.

Doueihi also? Or is this facial surgery and recovery finished by pre-season?

 

[cktiger]

Latu Fainu having a shoulder reconstruction (Shane Richardson, BTR). There goes his pre-season building a combo with Luai 🙁

The guy must be made of tissue paper.

 

[innsaneink]

The vibe I got from Richo's BTR is not to expect any more significant signings unless it's a 'fall-from-the-tree scenario).

Sounds like there will be a number of recruits on lower dollars who have the hunger to play NRL (especially on Cup contracts).

So another arsey lucky signing like Taylan...nothing targetted, nothing planned...that was my fear.
His talk mid year on James Grahams pod resulted kpp
Not good...cant see us moving much with the same.coaches and.players

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

I take it partly with a grain of salt RHS. Richo is a big PR guy. He knows what to say & when to say it.

He may just be saying this to reinforce belief in our current squad from the top dog as they head into their off-season. But when a good player who will add value to our squad becomes available, he & Benji will be all-in (like with Terrell). I have a gut feeling we'll land someone very decent for next season & beyond over the next couple of months.

Ahh, hinting a porky pie for the greater good that sly old dog, straight from the Gould/Bennett playbook saying one thing then doing an about face.

Got to love it if true it's a strong sign that we are improving as a club in recruitment with this approach.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Not good. This playing and coaching rosters ceiling is 10th.

 

[tigahhh]

the whole profit bs and less reliance on HBG…. save it richo i don’t care what profit we are making if we continue to be a bottom 4 side

 

[weststigerman]

the whole profit bs and less reliance on HBG…. save it richo i don’t care what profit we are making if we continue to be a bottom 4 side

Agree. Sounds a lot like a Pascoe ask the boss segment.

 

[innsaneink]

Yeah, that wasn't music to my ears either, most of us thought we are desperate for one enforcing middle at least.

Do we have enough grunt in the pigs going forward, I find myself shrugging my shoulders.

I find myself shaking my head...

 

[jrtiger]

the whole profit bs and less reliance on HBG…. save it richo i don’t care what profit we are making if we continue to be a bottom 4 side

well you should.

like it or not HBG are as tight as a fish's arse. the only way we can ensure we can compete with the likes of Canterbury and Parramatta is thru becoming a self sustainable entity that funnels funds directly into the Football Department.

so when Richo says that we've turned a profit, it's a big deal, because being a profitable enterprise is the only way we remain out of the cellar.

 

[Lestronge]

Not good. This playing and coaching rosters ceiling is 10th.

Yea well I can throw a fastball at 90 mph if I train hard enough ……sorry I thought we were throwing around arbitrary statements with zero proof or evidence just shit talk …..

 

[tigahhh]

yea

well you should.

like it or not HBG are as tight as a fish's arse. the only way we can ensure we can compete with the likes of Canterbury and Parramatta is thru becoming a self sustainable entity that funnels funds directly into the Football Department.

so when Richo says that we've turned a profit, it's a big deal, because being a profitable enterprise is the only way we remain out of the cellar.

i get it i just think HBG should contribute more to get us out of the cellar

 

[Lestronge]

well you should.

like it or not HBG are as tight as a fish's arse. the only way we can ensure we can compete with the likes of Canterbury and Parramatta is thru becoming a self sustainable entity that funnels funds directly into the Football Department.

so when Richo says that we've turned a profit, it's a big deal, because being a profitable enterprise is the only way we remain out of the cellar.

We need new owners bro ! I’m hoping when the current elderly members of our society finally kick the bucket , the people who inherit the HBG , maybe they’re from Ashfield with no affiliation to the tigers , so they sell the club to a consortium who have political sway , love the club and most importantly want to pump coin into it …

 

[Lestronge]

yea

i get it i just think HBG should contribute more to get us out of the cellar

The only thing they want to contribute to is the wine and beer menu on game day in the owners box . They could give 2 sweet shits about anything other than sucking arse with the blue wiggle or Clarky or Konstas or whoever celeb / politician they can big note too .
Anyways …