Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion
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Born_tiger
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Warriors just bluffing then?
smoking_gun
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Not sure. I'm sure picture will now become clearer in the next few weeks. As someone who worked here previously
I'd be interested to see where they place their value on players. If the matulino signing is indeed true then that's a good start.
Said it 100 times, losing woods is really not a big deal.
His worth 600k max. Bullet dodged. Trust me.
smoking_gun
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Dunno probably just manager talk. Heard he signed the deal Tuesday just gone so still have to get through the next 2 weeks I guess.
Born_tiger
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I am starting to think even Teddy and his attitude leaving could be a blessing in disguise.
Born_tiger
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Yeah, hope we get him tho
smoking_gun
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And if and I mean it's a big if that the Tigers try and make a signing statement they might use the Tedesco money on Jarryd Hayne and before anyone asks… yes, his value is actually worth in excess of 1.1 million.
smoking_gun
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Dugan would be my last choice.
I'd try lolohea and hoppa first then edwards.
But if they want to make a statement then Dugan or hayne would be that middle finger salute to Tedesco leaving
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I don't want a middle finger. I want Edwards and a Marquee 5/8.
We need to forget Ted/Woods/Moses were ever here and build a tough side. Once we make the finals the rest will sort itself out.
I hope the Eels, Dogs and Chooks don't see another finals series for the next 10 years.
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Well what positions are we still short on for 2018?
Fullback - Yep, we need one
Wing - Nofo on one wing, we need another, preferably speedy/tall
Centre - Suli and hopefully Milne
Five eighth - Yep, we need one
Halfback - Brooks
Prop - Matulino, re-sign Ava, Sue as a bench player, need to buy another though
Backrow - Aloiai, Lawrence, McQueen, Taylor. Still need another option here I feel. I'd look at re-signing Idris, he's starting to show potential but isn't in a position where he's playing rep football and can command massive dollars.
Fullback - Yep, we need one
Wing - Nofo on one wing, we need another, preferably speedy/tall
Centre - Suli and hopefully Milne
Five eighth - Yep, we need one
Halfback - Brooks
Prop - Matulino, re-sign Ava, Sue as a bench player, need to buy another though
Backrow - Aloiai, Lawrence, McQueen, Taylor. Still need another option here I feel. I'd look at re-signing Idris, he's starting to show potential but isn't in a position where he's playing rep football and can command massive dollars.
Tweed_Tiger
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https://twitter.com/sandorearl/status/855002729931919360
He can play again later this year.
He can play again later this year.
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If all appears true and there's money to spend, this is what I would go with - it's not all doom and gloom.
Losing Teddy is heartbreaking, however the money freed up will make us a better TEAM across the park without so much money invested in single individuals. The saddest part is the money offered to these players should be reserved for players who can break a game, these 4 haven't collectively delivered, therefore dispersing that cash across a team is smart management IMO.
It's also important to remember that a lot of cubs will be in trouble next year due to the NRL advising of a lower salary cap then expected - players will likely be moved to create space where possible and will allow for cheaper pickups. The Tigers seem to have anticipated this better than others and not overcapitalised:
1\. Connor Watson (played fullback for Wyong over the weekend and scored 2 tries - will only be a utility now at the Roosters with Tedesco certain for fullback. Livewire of a player and future gun.)
2\. David Nofoaluma
3\. Dane Gagai/Tyrone Peachey
4\. Latrell Mitchell
5\. Gideon Gela-Mosby (stuck behind a wealth of depth at the Cowboys)
6\. Shaun Johnson/Gareth Widdop (experience and solid goal kickers)
7\. Luke Brooks
8\. Ben Matulino
9\. Matt McIlwrick
10\. James Graham © (a true leader and cheaper than Woods)
11\. Chris McQueen
12\. Chris Lawrence
13\. Elijah Taylor (c)
14\. Ava Seumanufagai
15\. Sauoso Sue
16\. Nelson Asofa-Solomona
17\. Jamal Idris/Josh Aloiai/Jacob Liddle
I'd also have a look at these established players pending money leftover or if we missed out on the above:
Agnatius Paasi
Charlie Gubb
Albert Vete
Russell Packer
Nathan Brown
Taane Milne (rumours have it we've already got him)
James Roberts
Blake Ferguson
Daniel Tupou
Alex Glenn
Luke Lewis (1 yr)
Ryan Hoffman (1yr)
Bodene Thompson
Felise Kaufusi
Aiden Guerra
Tyrone Roberts
Tuimoala Lolohea
Chad Townsend
Clint Gutherson
Aaron Gray
Out of our current crop for depth:
Moses Suli (needs time to develop)
Josh Aloiai
Michael Chee-Kam
JJ Felise
Junior Tatola
Tim Grant (may go 1 more year)
Jack Littlejohn
Esan Marsters
Kevin Naiqama (good for depth only)
We've lacked depth for years, we can finally set ourselves up to be competitive across the park and when injuries strike:
Jordan Drew
Chanze Nicole-Klokstad
Kato Ottio
Kurt Mann
Sandor Earl
Dylan Edwards
Who I'd love to sign:
Coen Hess - but dreaming is dreaming
jirskyr
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Really good article. Cleary says something about this in the presser today, paraphrasing him, that some people believe the off-field coverage is as important as the on-field games. I suppose it's like fantasy footy, Dally Ms, player trades, drafts etc., all the speculation and discussion becomes its own beast, separate from the actual matches and form of the teams; fills in the mid-week gaps, so to speak.
One of the journos then asked Cleary if he had a suggestion for how player transfers could be better handled, he declined to comment further.
mightymagpie
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I saw the same on twitter. Balmain junior apparently according to one of the follow up tweets. If he's keen let's give him a start
