Tiger_Steve
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It’s like fighting with your wife in a restaurant- everyone is watching and listening!!
Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion
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It’s like fighting with your wife in a restaurant- everyone is watching and listening!!
The_Patriot
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What do you mean by trends
innsaneink
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I reckon people would pick me up straight away…..I had another account years ago - many ppl thought I was a current player (Gibbs &/or Benny G LOL) at the time but it was very difficult to change my natural way of typing
Just a bit of fun.
"Errr waiter! My wife has ruined my meal" :laughing:
gallagher
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Ink, did you see on Leagueunliited forum last year when Alien got caught out with his altaternate username? he was having conversations with himself for hours on end. :roll
GNR4LIFE
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Dead giveaway when it’s at 3 o’clock in the morning. Absolute moron (And yes that is personal :wink: )
gallagher
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He copped it big time on there, great reading.
The actual disappointment about the forum at the moment is the amount of people that say random crap stuff thats not an opinion its just rash ragging on someone else etc. Also the amount of opinions that are like Reynolds is crap!!! please use reasoning like he has poor awareness etc etc. My other gripe at the moment is the amount of people that talk what i assume they mean as humor that has no relevance.
Rant over
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Rant over
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Nucky_Thompson
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Lame
GNR4LIFE
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I seen him cop it for posting a pic of himself driving past Balmain Leagues sticking his middle finger out the window. Then denied it was him when everyone started giving it to him.
innsaneink
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Got a link to that thread Gal?
Haven't seen it but I'm not surprised…. Poor guys a bit of a loser... Feel a bit sorry for him.... Lol
Haven't seen it but I'm not surprised…. Poor guys a bit of a loser... Feel a bit sorry for him.... Lol
GNR4LIFE
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Baseless opinions are entitled to be ridiculed imo. Like suggesting Reynolds will be involved in player swaps or our club prefers mediocrity because they don’t sign marquee players. Some opinions are ridiculous. Granted, they are tame compared to some of the other rubbish touted over the years.
TheDaBoss
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The possible landing spots for Shaun Johnson after the Warriors star’s request for a release
RAIDERS
Blake Austin has already departed the club, leaving Sam Williams and Aidan Sezer to run the show in 2019\. However, the Raiders could use a star signing and a player with the skill and experience of Johnson would be the perfect fit for the flamboyant team.
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The Raiders never struggle to score points, but have lacked direction from their halves in previous years. Having a coach like Ricky Stuart to help perfect his game, Johnson could go to a new level and take the Raiders with him.
Stuart recently admitted he’d be interested in signing the talented playmaker.
“I think if you asked most coaches in the competition they would be pretty chuffed to coach a player of that ability,” Stuart said.
One factor that could help a possible bid is the fact the club have applied for a salary cap exemption following Jordan Rapana’s long term shoulder injury.
SHARKS
Now regarded as one of the frontrunners to snare Johnson, Cronulla have plenty of cash to splash after Valentine Holmes was released to chase his NFL dream.
Before he upped and went, the Sharks were willing to make Holmes one of the highest paid players in the history of the club, so there’s no doubt they’ve got room in the salary cap.
Holmes’ departure leaves the fullback spot vacant at the Sharks, but it could be filled by Matt Moylan which then frees up playmaking position for Johnson to slot straight into.
EELS
It’s been widely reported that Parramatta are shopping around halves Corey Norman and Mitchell Moses, both of whom are off-contract at the end of 2019 and free to negotiate with rivals.
If a trade deal could be struck, both clubs could walk away happy.
WESTS TIGERS
The Kiwis’ recent tour of England gave Michael Maguire and Johnson plenty of time to build a tight relationship.
Current Tigers halfback Luke Brooks is also off-contract in 2019, which could open the door for a deal to be struck between the clubs. Brooks is a Wests Tigers junior, had the best season of his career in 2018 and has remained loyal to the club, so it’s unlikely he would be willing to leave unless he isn’t offered an extension.
Fellow half Benji Marshall appears set to retire at the end of the 2019 season, while Josh Reynolds battled a long injury layoff this year but remains on the books until 2021.
It’s a feasible scenario for 2020 if they do decide to let Brooks pursue other options.
ROOSTERS
Whenever a star comes on the market, the Roosters are the first team mentioned. However, this theory has legs — after the 2019 season.
Cooper Cronk has one year remaining on his million-dollar deal with the premiers and Johnson would be the ideal a big-name replacement to fill his shoes. A coach like Trent Robinson could create magic with someone of Johnson’s skill set.
COWBOYS
A fit and healthy Michael Morgan will be given the reins at the Cowboys again but his halves partner Te Maire Martin remains unsigned beyond the end of 2019.
The Warriors were interested in Martin before signing Blake Green last season, so a deal could be struck to make the trade.
They also have boom 20-year-old rookie Jake Clifford on the books until 2020 and appear determined to invest in his future.
Depending on how much cash is left in the salary cap, the Cowboys don’t have a solid enough halves combination to rule them out as a potential destination for Johnson.
BRONCOS
Halves Kodi Nikorima and Anthony Milford failed to set the world alight in 2018 after the loss of Ben Hunt to the Dragons. Nikorima, although playing in the halves alongside Johnson for the Kiwis, could become a specialist utility with Milford and Johnson running the show.
Although captain Darius Boyd is the incumbent fullback, a move for Milford to the No.1 jersey could also make way for the Kiwis pairing to reunite in Brisbane, while new recruit Sean O’Sullivan is another threat to unsettle the Brisbane duo.
With James Roberts at centre, the pace and creativity in a Broncos team that includes Johnson could achieve anything.
BULLDOGS
Lachlan Lewis emerged as a genuine gun in 2018, but the club struggled to find a halves pairing that was fit and capable to see them through the season.
The club has signed Jack Cogger from Newcastle, but have released Matt Frawley and also lost Moses Mbye and Josh Reynolds to the Wests Tigers, so depth is skint.
Kieran Foran is signed until the end of 2020, but battled through injury this season. However, if he is fit, the former Kiwis halves partnership could be a welcome reunion at Belmore.
RAIDERS
Blake Austin has already departed the club, leaving Sam Williams and Aidan Sezer to run the show in 2019\. However, the Raiders could use a star signing and a player with the skill and experience of Johnson would be the perfect fit for the flamboyant team.
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The Raiders never struggle to score points, but have lacked direction from their halves in previous years. Having a coach like Ricky Stuart to help perfect his game, Johnson could go to a new level and take the Raiders with him.
Stuart recently admitted he’d be interested in signing the talented playmaker.
“I think if you asked most coaches in the competition they would be pretty chuffed to coach a player of that ability,” Stuart said.
One factor that could help a possible bid is the fact the club have applied for a salary cap exemption following Jordan Rapana’s long term shoulder injury.
SHARKS
Now regarded as one of the frontrunners to snare Johnson, Cronulla have plenty of cash to splash after Valentine Holmes was released to chase his NFL dream.
Before he upped and went, the Sharks were willing to make Holmes one of the highest paid players in the history of the club, so there’s no doubt they’ve got room in the salary cap.
Holmes’ departure leaves the fullback spot vacant at the Sharks, but it could be filled by Matt Moylan which then frees up playmaking position for Johnson to slot straight into.
EELS
It’s been widely reported that Parramatta are shopping around halves Corey Norman and Mitchell Moses, both of whom are off-contract at the end of 2019 and free to negotiate with rivals.
If a trade deal could be struck, both clubs could walk away happy.
WESTS TIGERS
The Kiwis’ recent tour of England gave Michael Maguire and Johnson plenty of time to build a tight relationship.
Current Tigers halfback Luke Brooks is also off-contract in 2019, which could open the door for a deal to be struck between the clubs. Brooks is a Wests Tigers junior, had the best season of his career in 2018 and has remained loyal to the club, so it’s unlikely he would be willing to leave unless he isn’t offered an extension.
Fellow half Benji Marshall appears set to retire at the end of the 2019 season, while Josh Reynolds battled a long injury layoff this year but remains on the books until 2021.
It’s a feasible scenario for 2020 if they do decide to let Brooks pursue other options.
ROOSTERS
Whenever a star comes on the market, the Roosters are the first team mentioned. However, this theory has legs — after the 2019 season.
Cooper Cronk has one year remaining on his million-dollar deal with the premiers and Johnson would be the ideal a big-name replacement to fill his shoes. A coach like Trent Robinson could create magic with someone of Johnson’s skill set.
COWBOYS
A fit and healthy Michael Morgan will be given the reins at the Cowboys again but his halves partner Te Maire Martin remains unsigned beyond the end of 2019.
The Warriors were interested in Martin before signing Blake Green last season, so a deal could be struck to make the trade.
They also have boom 20-year-old rookie Jake Clifford on the books until 2020 and appear determined to invest in his future.
Depending on how much cash is left in the salary cap, the Cowboys don’t have a solid enough halves combination to rule them out as a potential destination for Johnson.
BRONCOS
Halves Kodi Nikorima and Anthony Milford failed to set the world alight in 2018 after the loss of Ben Hunt to the Dragons. Nikorima, although playing in the halves alongside Johnson for the Kiwis, could become a specialist utility with Milford and Johnson running the show.
Although captain Darius Boyd is the incumbent fullback, a move for Milford to the No.1 jersey could also make way for the Kiwis pairing to reunite in Brisbane, while new recruit Sean O’Sullivan is another threat to unsettle the Brisbane duo.
With James Roberts at centre, the pace and creativity in a Broncos team that includes Johnson could achieve anything.
BULLDOGS
Lachlan Lewis emerged as a genuine gun in 2018, but the club struggled to find a halves pairing that was fit and capable to see them through the season.
The club has signed Jack Cogger from Newcastle, but have released Matt Frawley and also lost Moses Mbye and Josh Reynolds to the Wests Tigers, so depth is skint.
Kieran Foran is signed until the end of 2020, but battled through injury this season. However, if he is fit, the former Kiwis halves partnership could be a welcome reunion at Belmore.
Balmainian
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Agree!
With the money saving side of things.
Klemmer would be great with a good squad.
He did nothing last year at club level.
If we bought him (in my opinion)it would be a colossal waste of money.
I’d be stoked with a signing of his calibur but not at 850 a season.
I’m on the fence for who we should target but we need something different.
When we won in 05 we had Benji!
At his best he was different, he was unpredictable, agile and young.
Hodgson was safe,reliable and had a ridiculous goal kicking percentage.
Farah did what Farah does ….... still.
And Prince was very similar to Brooks.
To me Mbye is close to Hodgo without the goal kicking.
But the big ? Is will Reynolds be our missing link.
He hasn’t had the opportunity to play week in week out for us yet, I’d hate for him to leave and play great footy elsewhere without us giving him a red hot crack.
In my opinion it’s Reynolds or Johnson.
And Johnson has that Benji flare, not the most consistent but has the attributes that Benj had back in the mid 2000s.
It might just be what we need.
Mole tweeted widdop wants out from the dragons and head to the super league
TheDaBoss
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going back to his roots i see
GNR4LIFE
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This is what’s wrong with the game. They have him under contract for 3 more years. Why they should they feel pressured. The Warriors refused to grant SJ a release today, yet they are the bad guys for doing so. Contracts are a total sham and don’t mean a thing. All they are good for is providing leverage for when the other party wants to prematurely end it. That’s seriously all they good for in Rugby League.
My guess is Flanagan https://twitter.com/ReadingThePlay/status/1067341010454237184?s=19
