Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[stevied]

I say, go for it. He wouldn't cost much and we need to explore all options with so few young centres available.

 

[Yossarian]

On field I so problem. I think it's the off seasons, the week to week training.. the hard work required to make it in NRL that a lot of Poms struggle with

According to Wigan website Gildart is 180 cms and 82kgs…....aint gonna make it against the big centres in NRL

I guess that Euan Aitken at 182 and 93 kg would also find it hard.

Extra 11kgs makes a big difference , your talking over 10% extra weight

I've never seen Gildart , but as someone else said , been a long time since an ESL back has looked even remotely good an a consistent basis

Widdup is the last one that stands out

And he's basically a Storm junior.

 

[fibrodreaming]

According to Wigan website Gildart is 180 cms and 82kgs…....aint gonna make it against the big centres in NRL

I guess that Euan Aitken at 182 and 93 kg would also find it hard.

Extra 11kgs makes a big difference , your talking over 10% extra weight

I've never seen Gildart , but as someone else said , been a long time since an ESL back has looked even remotely good an a consistent basis

Widdup is the last one that stands out

And he's basically a Storm junior.

Yeah, Widdop moved to Australia with his family when he was 16 and came through the Storm system. He is not an example of an ESL back.

 

[colmcd]

Gildart is very good young center who would improve out of sight in the NRL. He is deceptively strong and very quick….would not take him much on salary to come over as he would only be on about £50k max in the Super League.

On field is no problem. I think it's the off seasons, the week to week training.. the hard work required to make it in NRL that a lot of Poms struggle with

Lets see. Yes people are right that the Tigers will really need to try and build this guy. But were better off picking people flying under the radar. Unsure if he will want 300k or just an opportunity signing. If it's opportunity, grab it with both hands.

 

[colmcd]

Ross has been making some bad errors hes not an upgrade

I can’t believe anyone would see Ross as an upgrade…. our wingers aren’t champions, but they’re doing their jobs.
Ross is an average player at best.

I'm with you. I can't even see why its a discussion point.

Do we really need a "depth" back center. Really?
I'm happy if we create competition with Kevie and Marsters, but I don't see this guy doing it.
That being said it seems like Cleary likes gutsy centers. Maybe there was talk of Marsters walking. Now that he is signed we might loose interest in Ross.
I would rather blood gamble or someone else. Then again Cleary likes competition in his sides and he seems to want strong centers for defensive reasons. Maybe Ross fits his mould, but I would not open the bank account for him.

Wondering though if many Newcastle players are thinking of leaving since the Easts came in? Not saying we should take them but it's a question.

 

[stevied]

Ross has been making some bad errors hes not an upgrade

I can’t believe anyone would see Ross as an upgrade…. our wingers aren’t champions, but they’re doing their jobs.
Ross is an average player at best.

I'm with you. I can't even see why its a discussion point.

Do we really need a "depth" back center. Really?
I'm happy if we create competition with Kevie and Marsters, but I don't see this guy doing it.
That being said it seems like Cleary likes gutsy centers. Maybe there was talk of Marsters walking. Now that he is signed we might loose interest in Ross.
I would rather blood gamble or someone else. Then again Cleary likes competition in his sides and he seems to want strong centers for defensive reasons. Maybe Ross fits his mould, but I would not open the bank account for him.

Wondering though if many Newcastle players are thinking of leaving since the Easts came in? Not saying we should take them but it's a question.

I'm with both of you. I can't see Ross being an upgrade at all and he would take the opportunity away from an ISP centre such as Tali.

 

[Seantice]

What about Aaron Grey? Played wing mainly at souths but also played Centre often. Hes doing nothing at the sharks.

 

[Nelson]

What about Aaron Grey? Played wing mainly at souths but also played Centre often. Hes doing nothing at the sharks.

That's because when they gave him a run in first grade he stank it up badly.

 

[Tiger Trot]

I’ve asked this before but no one seemed interested… what are your thoughts on faitala mariner from the dogs?

 

[Tacky]

I’ve asked this before but no one seemed interested… what are your thoughts on faitala mariner from the dogs?

Dogs won't let him go. That being said, he'd be a great signing for any squad in the NRL.

 

[Tiger Trot]

Where is the signing was coming that ink was telling us about

 

[Eddie]

Despite Thomspon doing really well i think we could do with a class outside back as our next big signing.

preferable a fullback.

 

[jirskyr]

Where is the signing was coming that ink was telling us about

I believe it was entirely a sarcastic comment and not a real signing.

 

[joelw2002]

Ken Maumalo? He could be our future right winger to replace Noffa. He can still attack and can actually defend. I reckon that If we do sign him our future back 5 could be.

1\. Thompson
2\. Maumalo
3\. Marsters
4\. Fonua
5\. MWZ (or possibly even Tui but I doubt it)

Or we could move Maumalo to the left wing and Tui could go to the right.

 

[stevied]

Why do people keep bringing up Tui? Most of us like him but he just isn't showing any signs of improvement in ISP or that he deserves to be promoted to the NRL. Actually, he has been a major disappointment and some have suggested that he is both unfit and still carrying a knee niggle.

 

[Geo]

Where is the signing was coming that ink was telling us about

I believe it was entirely a sarcastic comment and not a real signing.

So i last visited this thread on page 618 and still no sign of the game changer.. 😢 😢

What the is going on….next week ? 😕

 

[hammertime]

Speaking of the game changer, I would probably welcome barba now given Tui isn't working out. Pay him what he is worth, but on a strict one strike policy.

 

[Harvey]

Speaking of the game changer, I would probably welcome barba now given Tui isn't working out. Pay him what he is worth, but on a strict one strike policy.

He is on a one strike policy. It happens automatically when you have 2 previous positive drug tests.

 

[Harvey]

Those saying the English centre is small need to remember a couple of things:
- he is young, and even our u20 players often take some time to develop
- the super league players do not generally train at anywhere near the NRL level. Most of the local outside backs do not carry much bulk or muscle

 

[Nelson]

Ken Maumalo? He could be our future right winger to replace Noffa. He can still attack and can actually defend. I reckon that If we do sign him our future back 5 could be.

1\. Thompson
2\. Maumalo
3\. Marsters
4\. Fonua
5\. MWZ (or possibly even Tui but I doubt it)

Or we could move Maumalo to the left wing and Tui could go to the right.

He's been going alright this season but in the past Maumalo has had hands like feet.