Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Muffstar]

when did we have Takairangi

JT told him to move on even before he played a game for us.We then had to subsidise his contract at parra another masterstoke from JT

Then signed Ballin.

 

[TheDaBoss]

knights team gonna be fire next year, contenders for the premiership :roll :deadhorse: :brick:

years of wooden spoons has not held them back. we have done so much better than them yet our SIGNING ARE A JOKE. work that out.

i mean, the moses mbye signing was decent i guess?

it is a great signing but its just one, we have loads of cap and we really need a gun center and 2 more very good forwards, the knights are why in front of us in regards to signings and what they have stated who they want, its just becoming a joke.

Thompson and mbye were good signings, but imagine if we signed someone like Ponga :astonished:

 

[WT2K]

Matterson and Mbye signings are a step in the right direction compared to previous years imo. Hopefully it continues with at least a quality centre and prop added for next season. If I remember correctly pascoe said on twitter we'd like to have the signings all done by December.

 

[hammertime]

The COE will only bring us into line with other clubs, it wont be some huge advantage. Fremantle in the AFL have a new COE whch is regarded as the best in any sport in Australia, they still cant make the finals.

The losing mindset needs to change.

I agree, won't be an advantage. Put's us on even footing. As long as we're paying overs because blokes are concerned about their athletic development, then we'll have issues competing under a cap system. It's simple maths.

Rather than a generic statement of 'losing mindset', how do we improve our signings? Anything tangible?
I honestly think the coach, team and management have a great attitude. Can't see a mindset issue.

 

[jirskyr]

what is Pom's info

Use the forum's search function top right, do an advanced search for posts by THE POM. Then read them in reverse chronological order, and you'll be filled in to the latest.

 

[gallagher]

The COE will only bring us into line with other clubs, it wont be some huge advantage. Fremantle in the AFL have a new COE whch is regarded as the best in any sport in Australia, they still cant make the finals.

The losing mindset needs to change.

I agree, won't be an advantage. Put's us on even footing. As long as we're paying overs because blokes are concerned about their athletic development, then we'll have issues competing under a cap system. It's simple maths.

Rather than a generic statement of 'losing mindset', how do we improve our signings? Anything tangible?
I honestly think the coach, team and management have a great attitude. Can't see a mindset issue.

You get smarter people running the club.
Not people who ignore modern stadia for outdated grounds.
Not people who think re-signing old, used by legends is a good idea.
People who can engage rich supporters of the club and get them involved, get them on the board.

Just a few ideas of a middle aged chippy with no sports management experience.

What exactly have we done that impresses you over the best decade?
We're just doing the same crap we've always done as far as i can see.

 

[Balmainian]

Feki would be an amazing get. Him and nofa would go great guns for us.

A fit Merrin at the right price would be okay. He’s had too much drama at the panthers and I reckon a new club might do him good.

How soon we forget Cory Thompson's efforts this year..

https://youtu.be/ufqlbaurJPw

I love Corey Thompson , the guy is a legend and plays above his weight. But you look at what some wingers are doing today with the metres out of dummy half and the tries they are scoring, Thompson will never give you that. Yes he’s safe and yes he’s consistent, but wing has become a very important position these days.

He scored the match winner against easts.
And that was a ripper of a try.

 

[Spud_Murphy]

Brad Takairangi supposedly told he can leave Parra if he gets a deal elsewhere.A big strong body that can play second row and centre.

Wouldn't say no to Takairangi, he goes good.

 

[innsaneink]

Doubt he would come here again, should have kept him first time

He got punted before he even put a foot in the door didnt he?

Yep, Jason Taylor if memory serves me correctly.

And we still got to top up his contract for three years running

forum myth

 

[The_Queen]

He got punted before he even put a foot in the door didnt he?

Yep, Jason Taylor if memory serves me correctly.

And we still got to top up his contract for three years running

forum myth

Not a myth he sign a contract with the Tigers and Taylor did not want him The Tigers made up the rest of the money

 

[Needaname]

To the post above…. The Salary Cap is there, but some clubs are spending millions more than others due to the quality of their TPAS.

Roosters also have no juniors but they attract players based on their location and the fact they can pay a bit more with TPAs. So its not really even.

Who wouldn't wanna live at Cambo! You get to dine at Hooters.

Give me Cambo over Bondi any day.

There’s a Hooters at Penrith as well.
Can’t say for certain which one I find better though. Only been once to each.

 

[Needaname]

years of wooden spoons has not held them back. we have done so much better than them yet our SIGNING ARE A JOKE. work that out.

i mean, the moses mbye signing was decent i guess?

it is a great signing but its just one, we have loads of cap and we really need a gun center and 2 more very good forwards, the knights are why in front of us in regards to signings and what they have stated who they want, its just becoming a joke.

Very poor thus far and can only hope that POM's info comes through.

Staying at the same resort as a recently forced retired WT player that I think is still employed there. He is with his Mrs and three kids, so I won't be rude, but will try and get some insight if the chance arises.

Say hi to Liam for us, I work with his cousin.

 

[Balmainian]

You know your backline is weak when loosing Kev Naqaima causes desperation.

Play the ball & not the man..

Kevin Naqaima was a great addition & servent to the club. Try humble yourself.

You’ve got your opinion on what great service is and I’ve got mine.
I’m not going to say your wrong because it’s your opinion.
I can’t honestly say he was a great servent to the club, he had little to no competition for spots out wide for most of this season or the previous 3.
He had good games just as many as he did bad, that’s what you call inconsistent.
When Kev declared he was heading out the door I didn’t see to many people up in arms about not resigning him.
I’ll try and be more humble for your sake if that helps, maybe you should think about raising your expectations a little.
The attitude that inconsistent players are great servents to the club proves you have grown adept to this losing culture.
I’ll decide for myself who I believe has been a GREAT player for the tigers.

Righto mate, good little yarn ?

Cheers

 

[magpiecol]

Brad Takairangi supposedly told he can leave Parra if he gets a deal elsewhere.A big strong body that can play second row and centre.

Wouldn't say no to Takairangi, he goes good.

So you want to buy someone who can't make first grade in the side that got the wooden spoon?

:brick:

 

[sideline_eye]

Yep, Jason Taylor if memory serves me correctly.

And we still got to top up his contract for three years running

forum myth

Not a myth he sign a contract with the Tigers and Taylor did not want him The Tigers made up the rest of the money

He was signed before Taylor got here but the signing would have put us further over the cap, so JT did the only thing he could under the circumstances. He may have done things for which he could rightly be criticised but this was not one of them; it coincided with us having to offload players who were already here. let alone bring in others.

 

[Spud_Murphy]

Brad Takairangi supposedly told he can leave Parra if he gets a deal elsewhere.A big strong body that can play second row and centre.

Wouldn't say no to Takairangi, he goes good.

So you want to buy someone who can't make first grade in the side that got the wooden spoon?

:brick:

Do you ever have anything positive to say? I'm not even going to bother explaining to you why I think he would be a good signing for us. It's just not worth the effort!

 

[gallagher]

Brad Takairangi supposedly told he can leave Parra if he gets a deal elsewhere.A big strong body that can play second row and centre.

Wouldn't say no to Takairangi, he goes good.

So you want to buy someone who can't make first grade in the side that got the wooden spoon?

:brick:

He played 15 1st grade games this year including their last game of the year.

 

[happy_tiger]

To the post above…. The Salary Cap is there, but some clubs are spending millions more than others due to the quality of their TPAS.

Roosters also have no juniors but they attract players based on their location and the fact they can pay a bit more with TPAs. So its not really even.

Well clubs are not spending millions more through TPAs, they are potentially gaining an advantage through more lucrative TPAs. They aren't spending the money, someone else is, and officially the club and TPA are supposed to be at arm's length.

Obviously I'm no fool to consider TPAs are even, but also we have no idea of the totals of the TPAs - NRL claims that teams aren't as far apart as fans might think. Hence why I believe it's a good idea to publicise player salaries and TPAs, to make it all transparent.

In terms of juniors, I agree with you and it's not a question about evenness. It's about journo comments that a big junior system makes for a more enticing club, which I think is rubbish, as proven by the Roosters.

If you believe the NRL , TPA's are at their lowest level for a long while

But I think you also have to believe in Loch Ness Monster , Bunyips , Yetis before that works

 

[tigerap]

To the post above…. The Salary Cap is there, but some clubs are spending millions more than others due to the quality of their TPAS.

Roosters also have no juniors but they attract players based on their location and the fact they can pay a bit more with TPAs. So its not really even.

Well clubs are not spending millions more through TPAs, they are potentially gaining an advantage through more lucrative TPAs. They aren't spending the money, someone else is, and officially the club and TPA are supposed to be at arm's length.

Obviously I'm no fool to consider TPAs are even, but also we have no idea of the totals of the TPAs - NRL claims that teams aren't as far apart as fans might think. Hence why I believe it's a good idea to publicise player salaries and TPAs, to make it all transparent.

In terms of juniors, I agree with you and it's not a question about evenness. It's about journo comments that a big junior system makes for a more enticing club, which I think is rubbish, as proven by the Roosters.

If you believe the NRL , TPA's are at their lowest level for a long while

But I think you also have to believe in Loch Ness Monster , Bunyips , Yetis before that works

Believing in tooth fairies is more believable than what the NRL says

 

[yeti]

To the post above…. The Salary Cap is there, but some clubs are spending millions more than others due to the quality of their TPAS.

Roosters also have no juniors but they attract players based on their location and the fact they can pay a bit more with TPAs. So its not really even.

Well clubs are not spending millions more through TPAs, they are potentially gaining an advantage through more lucrative TPAs. They aren't spending the money, someone else is, and officially the club and TPA are supposed to be at arm's length.

Obviously I'm no fool to consider TPAs are even, but also we have no idea of the totals of the TPAs - NRL claims that teams aren't as far apart as fans might think. Hence why I believe it's a good idea to publicise player salaries and TPAs, to make it all transparent.

In terms of juniors, I agree with you and it's not a question about evenness. It's about journo comments that a big junior system makes for a more enticing club, which I think is rubbish, as proven by the Roosters.

If you believe the NRL , TPA's are at their lowest level for a long while

But I think you also have to believe in Loch Ness Monster , Bunyips , Yetis before that works

Hey! Lay off the Yetis! They're real I tells ya !!