Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Cairnstigers]

I am too far behind in this thread, where did the Thompson to Titans rumour come from? Was it reported?

If he is leaving I imagine it means we have someone in mind, whether it be a promotion or another signing.

I did say that by the end of his contract Corey would not be playing first grade and it would show that we have become a stronger team on paper.

It was reported by Danny Weidler possibly happening by the end of this week. Nothing else has been said about it since then

First it was immediate
Now it's the end of the week
Dare I say it , Another 48 Hours

 

[Tiger5150]

Illawarra should be getting so much more from the players they have. The addition of Clune is a good move. Let's hope Mary can get them up for a win.

I hope Mary can get the Drags up for a little run of 3 or 4 wins on the trot, then a couple of losses, then a couple of wins, then a slow descent for the rest of the season so they dont sack him.

 

[JC99]

I am too far behind in this thread, where did the Thompson to Titans rumour come from? Was it reported?

If he is leaving I imagine it means we have someone in mind, whether it be a promotion or another signing.

I did say that by the end of his contract Corey would not be playing first grade and it would show that we have become a stronger team on paper.

It was reported by Danny Weidler possibly happening by the end of this week. Nothing else has been said about it since then

First it was immediate
Now it's the end of the week
Dare I say it , Another 48 Hours

Immediate as in this year he’ll be going there I think.

 

[Fraze23]

If Aitken hasn't played SOO yet , he never will


He’s only 24 lol

Tom Turbo will have one spot sewn up because Tedesco will be fullback ....Latrell will get the other spot

Aitken can't crack 1st grade in arguably the worst back 5 (along with the Titans ) .....SOO is a long , long way away

There's no way Latrell will play origin this year. Wighton will hold the other centre position.

 

[JD Tiger]

Illawarra should be getting so much more from the players they have. The addition of Clune is a good move. Let's hope Mary can get them up for a win.


I hope Mary can get the Drags up for a little run of 3 or 4 wins on the trot, then a couple of losses, then a couple of wins, then a slow descent for the rest of the season so they dont sack him.

That's gold. lol

 

[happy_tiger]

I am too far behind in this thread, where did the Thompson to Titans rumour come from? Was it reported?

If he is leaving I imagine it means we have someone in mind, whether it be a promotion or another signing.

I did say that by the end of his contract Corey would not be playing first grade and it would show that we have become a stronger team on paper.

It was on the NRL show at 6.00 pm ...can't even remember who the other player mentioned was .....

 

[happy_tiger]

If Aitken hasn't played SOO yet , he never will


He’s only 24 lol

Tom Turbo will have one spot sewn up because Tedesco will be fullback ....Latrell will get the other spot

Aitken can't crack 1st grade in arguably the worst back 5 (along with the Titans ) .....SOO is a long , long way away

There's no way Latrell will play origin this year. Wighton will hold the other centre position.

Yeah sorry forgot about him , throw in James Roberts ...lot of players in front of Aitken

 

[finnzo]

Would aitken be playing centre of wing?

 

[JC99]

Not a fan of Aitken. Can’t pass can’t defend. Just another Marsters.

 

[Geo]

Would aitken be playing centre of wing?

Canterbury Cup

 

[happy_tiger]

Would aitken be playing centre of wing?

Canterbury Cup

He'd be fine if someone stole the glue and the blinkers from his locker

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Not a fan of Aitken. Can’t pass can’t defend. Just another Marsters.

On the right wing then?

 

[teddy23]

Don’t think Aitken is as bad as people make him out to be, he has the potential to be a very solid centre maybe a change of scenery will bring out the best of him.

If it’s true, with Madge being keen we’d probs be paying peanuts for him - if it doesn’t work out we’d have good depth

Wouldn’t pay more than 350k-400k for him tho

 

[Tcat]

Don’t think Aitken is as bad as people make him out to be, he has the potential to be a very solid centre maybe a change of scenery will bring out the best of him.

If it’s true, with Madge being keen we’d probs be paying peanuts for him - if it doesn’t work out we’d have good depth

Wouldn’t pay more than 350k-400k for him tho

I think it'd be hard for anyone to look good playing for the dragons atm and over the past few seasons. Ben Hunt is a prime example, looked great for Brisbane but has been terrible since joining the dragons. You're probably right.

 

[trentrunciman]

From my recollection, Wishart was a very good winger - played for Australia seventeen times and 22 State of Origins. Not bad for someone who couldn't pass.

Let me know when Euan Aitken chalks up the same and I will concede he is similar.

Wishart was an absolute gun! dunno about Aitken though

 

[Russell]

Don’t think Aitken is as bad as people make him out to be, he has the potential to be a very solid centre maybe a change of scenery will bring out the best of him.

If it’s true, with Madge being keen we’d probs be paying peanuts for him - if it doesn’t work out we’d have good depth

Wouldn’t pay more than 350k-400k for him tho

What! he's not even worth a quarter of that.

500 a game in CC is what he is worth these days.

 

[tiger_one]

Just a question:

With the reserve Grade (Canterbury Cup) matches off the table, what is the NRL doing to ensure player safety if, say, in 5 or 6 weeks, some squad player is called up to play 1st grade - but without any prior game time?

 

[TheDaBoss]

Just a question:

With the reserve Grade (Canterbury Cup) matches off the table, what is the NRL doing to ensure player safety if, say, in 5 or 6 weeks, some squad player is called up to play 1st grade - but without any prior game time?

CC games may be back sooner than u think

 

[JC99]

Just a question:

With the reserve Grade (Canterbury Cup) matches off the table, what is the NRL doing to ensure player safety if, say, in 5 or 6 weeks, some squad player is called up to play 1st grade - but without any prior game time?

It’s up to the clubs more than the NRL I think. Keep them super fit keep them doing opposed sessions regularly so they’re used to contact etc

 

[jadtiger]

Don’t think Aitken is as bad as people make him out to be, he has the potential to be a very solid centre maybe a change of scenery will bring out the best of him.

If it’s true, with Madge being keen we’d probs be paying peanuts for him - if it doesn’t work out we’d have good depth

Wouldn’t pay more than 350k-400k for him tho

Most dragon supporters would pay 350-400k to get him off their books.He is a liability not an asset