Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Betterdays22]

Bears land Jamie Humphreys. I was giving slack to dragons for their spine last night but geez the bears spine is uninspiring, however it’s their first year.

1 Meaney
6 Sexton
7 Humphreys
9 Wishart

They are a fullback away from a pretty mid tier spine

 

[innsaneink]

He has no incentive to risk further consequences of headknocks when he is signed with the Bears, he is probably just delaying as much as possible. wouldn't be surprised if he doesn't play this season

What rubbish
No incentive?
How about furthering and developing your game...trying to improve tegardless of a new club next year.
Hes contracted here till seasons end if hes deemed fit to play he plays whatever grade hes selected in

 

[TheEnz]

Has Fonua cut into the resigning line ahead of the Fainus? 😆

Not that there's anything in the article really about him resigning.

I rewatched that Storm game and I was unimpressed with Pole's defense, Harry exposed him a number of times when he was dawdling behind the ruck or taking his time getting back into the defensive line. I kept a close eye on him as i was keen to see if he would step up as May was out and he was very ordinary. There were a few breaks where if he got on his bike he could have shut them down. I know he is not Haas, however if he had half the urgency and effort of Payne it would make a world of difference.

 

[crazycat]

Everyone talks about To'a missing games he played the second most games from the backs last year 19 But Bula missing more

Yes Bula missing more.

Last year To'a finally found some form. Sadly he lost it during the break


Overall most fullbacks are rather breakable. Paps is retiring at 26? Turbo/Ponga are regularly broken.

Really only Tedesco and Edwards regularly seem to be at most games.

Do we need to accept a fullback means 60% attendance?

 

[crazycat]

Metcalf is a pacey half but an organiser worthy of that money, Mmm.

Yea, I thought the dragons move is strange to say the least.

Unless NZ think they actually have a backlog of halves. Metcalfe seemed to be the person they need.


Could have been us begging for Metcalfe 7 months ago.

 

[king_sirro]

I rewatched that Storm game and I was unimpressed with Pole's defense, Harry exposed him a number of times when he was dawdling behind the ruck or taking his time getting back into the defensive line. I kept a close eye on him as i was keen to see if he would step up as May was out and he was very ordinary. There were a few breaks where if he got on his bike he could have shut them down. I know he is not Haas, however if he had half the urgency and effort of Payne it would make a world of difference.

Pole's defence has always been horrible. He is young for a front rower but has been given a free ride into the NRL IMO. Once all hands are on deck i wpuld give hom a wake up call in reserve grade. He has too much talent to just drift along like he has been doing. The odd good hit up and footwork just doesn't cut it for me

 

[gregjm87]

I rewatched that Storm game and I was unimpressed with Pole's defense, Harry exposed him a number of times when he was dawdling behind the ruck or taking his time getting back into the defensive line. I kept a close eye on him as i was keen to see if he would step up as May was out and he was very ordinary. There were a few breaks where if he got on his bike he could have shut them down. I know he is not Haas, however if he had half the urgency and effort of Payne it would make a world of difference.

His defence has been shit his whole career. I kept thinking he would improve and develop into a better than average first grader but it just hasn't happened. I'm absolutely fine if he doesn't re-sign.