Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[GNR4LIFE]

I still can't get over Eastwood kicking on the third tackle against us when they were working for a field goal.

 

[Russell]

I don't get the hate for Beale. He is really quick and elusive. He is another option for our outside backs.

Would be a good signing ..Depth and an experienced player ,face facts the ISP team is a disgrace to say the least.

We need depth don't we.

The thing is Beale isn't going to a club to play the majority of the season in ISP…or get paid a contract which is ISP equivalent. He will want a starting FG salary wherever he goes.

Exactly right-some people on here think they can name a player and he will come to us and then play most of the season in reserve grade. Young guys may - people like Beale won't.

 

[kh_canada]

Tyrone Roberts would be a good buy!! I don't think he'll be happy as the utility though, he wants a fulltime spot at the Titans. Roberts also has a good gk ability.

 

[VanillaThunder]

Bummer…..he would have been a great buy.....

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At least Corey Harawira-Naera knows he can trust Penrith Panthers teammate Nathan Cleary. During his contract negotiations a couple of months ago, Harawira-Naera went out to the Cleary residence to meet with Ivan Cleary about the prospect of joining him at the Wests Tigers next season. There was Nathan, lurking in the background.

"It was pretty funny. We had a meeting with him at his place and Nathan was home," Harawira-Naera said. "He had to keep a quiet mouth around here. He couldn't really say anything. It was a bit weird. But Ivan is a nice guy. He did have me sold. It was hard to backdoor it on him, but I'm glad I did because I never wanted to leave. Ivan knew that I didn't want to leave, so when he found out Penrith placed an offer he knew my mind would have changed real quick.

"I was pretty close to going there. It was a bit hard because my mind was made up to go to the Tigers, but once they showed interest here, I wouldn't say I backflipped but it changed my mind. I didn't want to leave the Panthers. As soon as the opportunity came up to stay, I signed straight away. I'm really humbled and blessed the Panthers offered me a few more years. I owe them and I'm in debt to them for what they've done and the faith they've shown in me."

Wow, didn't realize we were that close to getting him! Would've been a huge coup, but can understand his motivations for staying. Hopefully means he'll hold us in higher regard than others next time he's off contract (assuming he's still in form)

 

[WT2K]

Tyrone Roberts would be a solid signing but not sure he'd leave for another utility role…

 

[wonka]

Tyrone Roberts would be a solid signing but not sure he'd leave for another utility role…

With Reynolds & Brooks hammies he would spend the whole season in the halves.

 

[balmain boy]

Roberts would want a starting spot if he were to come. Where would he play?

Likewise for Beale. You're not going to sign a player for 4-500k and play them in reggies, nor would they want to come for that

 

[Milky]

Wouldn't mind Brenko Lee off the dogs, apparently on the outer.

Can set up and score a try

Liability in D at centre

Maybe have him on the wing

 

[Seantice]

Roberts would want a starting spot if he were to come. Where would he play?

Likewise for Beale. You're not going to sign a player for 4-500k and play them in reggies, nor would they want to come for that

400-500k? jeez glad your not recruiting. beale would be 200k and roberts would around 300k.

mate if i get that much id play off the bench easy.

 

[Pawsandclaws]

The young Aust Schools winger from the Titans, Tyronne Roberts Davis, is a player I'd be attempting to sign. He is originally from the NSW mid North Coast so he is not a Qld player and he attended Keebra Park.

 

[balmain boy]

Roberts would want a starting spot if he were to come. Where would he play?

Likewise for Beale. You're not going to sign a player for 4-500k and play them in reggies, nor would they want to come for that

400-500k? jeez glad your not recruiting. beale would be 200k and roberts would around 300k.

mate if i get that much id play off the bench easy.

Connor Watson is on what, 550k? As is Brooks. Tui Lolohea on 450k. Yet a player who's arguably achieved more than any of them, and is a goalkicker, would only get 300k? Lol, not a chance.

And if you think Beale would sign with us for 200k you're having a laugh. Whether he's worth more is debatable, but he's at least be on as much as someone like Nofo which is apparently around 350k. Add tot hat the fact that we've been a basket-case and we'll pay an extra 50k to have any chance of getting a player which any other club wants.

Joel Edwards is on more than 200k….!

 

[Seantice]

Roberts would want a starting spot if he were to come. Where would he play?

Likewise for Beale. You're not going to sign a player for 4-500k and play them in reggies, nor would they want to come for that

400-500k? jeez glad your not recruiting. beale would be 200k and roberts would around 300k.

mate if i get that much id play off the bench easy.

Connor Watson is on what, 550k? As is Brooks. Tui Lolohea on 450k. Yet a player who's arguably achieved more than any of them, and is a goalkicker, would only get 300k? Lol, not a chance.

And if you think Beale would sign with us for 200k you're having a laugh. Whether he's worth more is debatable, but he's at least be on as much as someone like Nofo which is apparently around 350k. Add tot hat the fact that we've been a basket-case and we'll pay an extra 50k to have any chance of getting a player which any other club wants.

Joel Edwards is on more than 200k….!

How has he achieved more? we offered watson 465k to be fullback?

Roberts has played ok but honestly not that great.

Beale hasnt got many options atm. I assume hed be on 250k-300k. why would we pay more for him just to be a depthplayer?

Offer roberts 1mill over 3 years. take it or leave it..

 

[earl]

Would be a good signing ..Depth and an experienced player ,face facts the ISP team is a disgrace to say the least.

We need depth don't we.

The thing is Beale isn't going to a club to play the majority of the season in ISP…or get paid a contract which is ISP equivalent. He will want a starting FG salary wherever he goes.

Exactly right-some people on here think they can name a player and he will come to us and then play most of the season in reserve grade. Young guys may - people like Beale won't.

This isn't a valid argument. No one is guaranteed a first grade spot. They all have to earn it.

 

[hugh1954]

Average player Roberts No Thanks

 

[momo_amp_medo]

Average player Roberts No Thanks

Not!

 

[Roar_Power]

Average player Roberts No Thanks

Not!

It's interesting to define an average player.

To me, Roberts can put on a dynamic play for a try and then throw the intercept for the other side's winning play at the death. He is hit and miss. You don't really know what you are going to get on the day. I reckon we steer clear of those types if we want consistency in the future.

 

[tiger05premier]

Average player Roberts No Thanks

Not!

It's interesting to define an average player.

To me, Roberts can put on a dynamic play for a try and then throw the intercept for the other side's winning play at the death. He is hit and miss. You don't really know what you are going to get on the day. I reckon we steer clear of those types if we want consistency in the future.

Totally agree Hugh and Roar.

I live in Newcastle and Knights fans were glad to see the back of him.

Considering their recent record doesn't say much about him.

Definitely hit and miss as you say

 

[Nucky_Thompson]

Average player Roberts No Thanks

Not!

It's interesting to define an average player.

To me, Roberts can put on a dynamic play for a try and then throw the intercept for the other side's winning play at the death. He is hit and miss. You don't really know what you are going to get on the day. I reckon we steer clear of those types if we want consistency in the future.

Totally agree Hugh and Roar.

I live in Newcastle and Knights fans were glad to see the back of him.

Considering their recent record doesn't say much about him.

Definitely hit and miss as you say

Yeah Newcastle really done well without him.

 

[tiger05premier]

Not!

It's interesting to define an average player.

To me, Roberts can put on a dynamic play for a try and then throw the intercept for the other side's winning play at the death. He is hit and miss. You don't really know what you are going to get on the day. I reckon we steer clear of those types if we want consistency in the future.

Totally agree Hugh and Roar.

I live in Newcastle and Knights fans were glad to see the back of him.

Considering their recent record doesn't say much about him.

Definitely hit and miss as you say

Yeah Newcastle really done well without him.

And they did exactly the same with him.

Were never going to improve with him.

I know they are struggling but he wasn't the answer.
Get over it

 

[Russell]

Average player Roberts No Thanks

Not!

It's interesting to define an average player.

To me, Roberts can put on a dynamic play for a try and then throw the intercept for the other side's winning play at the death. He is hit and miss. You don't really know what you are going to get on the day. I reckon we steer clear of those types if we want consistency in the future.

Totally agree Hugh and Roar.

I live in Newcastle and Knights fans were glad to see the back of him.

Considering their recent record doesn't say much about him.

Definitely hit and miss as you say

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