I don't understand why people are getting their panties in a knot. Sure, he's a bog average player, and won't see any 1st grade, so what does it matter? We had around about $1m left on the cap, and now at most we have $900k. We also have to fill the roster by June 30\. Worst case scenario he's gone by November 1 next year.
Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion
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We have plenty of depth in the back row it is just Quality we lack. Considering 1 spot was always going to be a budget signing I don’t know what people are flipping out about.
We have the money and roster position available for a top notch player, but we have to wait for the right one.
GNR4LIFE
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To quote the ex fake captain, ''It is what it is''
Our season was not going to live or die off this signing. He'll provide depth. You can never have enough depth.
Our season was not going to live or die off this signing. He'll provide depth. You can never have enough depth.
Spud_Murphy
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Geez really? Joe Numpty would've been a better signing!
GNR4LIFE
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The honeymoon for Ivan is nearly over. The knives will be out by mid season.
Spud_Murphy
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Yes when you consider who has been (and still is) available over the off season, it's really disappointing. I don't understand Ivan's reluctance to go hard after a player with some Xfactor. It's not like we haven't got the money to throw around and we're still missing that game-breaking player, imo. Maybe Yossarian can shed some light on this? He seems to be in the know at the club.
Nucky_Thompson
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You think liddle and mckillrick are going to make the full season. His a big chance of playing.
hammertime
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He's a place filler for minimum cost. We're not going to win this year, so we save the cash, open up his spot next year and go hard for someone decent.
Worst thing we could do is spend 300-400k on someone who isn't going to increase our spot on the ladder one bit. Save the cap for another year.
Worst thing we could do is spend 300-400k on someone who isn't going to increase our spot on the ladder one bit. Save the cap for another year.
earl
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Not by me. The guy deserves a lot longer in the role. Let's see how he goes but I haven't felt this good about a coach since Sheens came here.
As for the signing being bad I just don't see it. We have our team for next year and it's the first year in a rebuilding phase. I think coming from the perspective we look pretty well set-up. A lot can change with a couple of wins and hopefully a quality signing or a junior or two coming on.
GNR4LIFE
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As far as an on field signing goes, i'd argue he's a better signing than Benji.
avocadoontoast
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That’s the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard.
momo_amp_medo
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Well for mine when you looked at our 28 squad players for next year it seemed that a a spine utility particularly to cover 1/2 and/or 5/8 was lacking.
So for mine it seems a reasonable low cost addition which may prove successful short term addition.
Now the search for a good quality full back should be a priority.
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Hmmm. Depending on what our first grade bench looks like next year. If we run with two hookers then Pita would be next in line if injury strikes Liddle or Mcilwrick. If we run with a utility on bench and Benji spends time in nrl, then Pita may be playing in halves and next up should injury strike any of our halves.
I think we needed a utility like this to cover spine. Whether he is the right guy for that spot I don’t know.
I still think we are pretty short of depth for fullback and hoping our final signing is a strike back in the 1-5.
momo_amp_medo
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Well I can hardly wait.
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