Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[teddy23]

If we are looking for a young half Sam Walker is one to look out for.
Pretty sure he is on the Roosters books and will turn 18 later this year. Is another young QLDer (we seem to be collecting them atm). Be a hard task prying him away from the Roosters but would be a big coup.
Has shades of Dylan Brown.

Underrated comment....

Sam Walker is an absolute weapon, huge wraps on him one of the best NRL prospects the game has to offer!

He’s 18 but soon will be trying to push for first grade, honestly has the potential to be the best halfback in the game he’s that good

Keary only 28
Flanagan like 21

Don’t see either of them going anywhere to facilitate Walker and even if so I’d jump at either of those players too

If Madge is really eyeing young talent I’m sure he’s considering Sam Walker

I think he would compliment Brooks well and he would be the dominant half. Bloke comes from NRL pedigree so he should have all the tools to be a great game manager, then let Brooks play off the cuff and be the secondary play maker.
You're right the Roosters will have to let one of the 3 go. I don't think Flanagan is all he is cracked up to be but he is just 21.

Sam apparently was offered a Broncos scholarship since the age of 12 his contract ran out when he was 17 - the the Roosters flew out to meet him with Politis, Robinson and Keary all to convince him to sign with them and sold him a picture of him to partner Keary in the halves - they then went on to sign Flanagan on a 2 year deal (assuming for the 2 years to prepare Walker) but Flanno has catched on I really like him as a player tbh and he’s off contract end of next year can talk to clubs in November so it’ll be interesting to see what happens there

To have that sort of treatment from the best clubs in the NRL at such a young age tells you the raw talent he has, either one would have to be available soon you’d have to think and if we were smart we’d monitor the situation carefully

That actually makes a lot of sense.
Don't get me wrong Flanagan isn't terrible, he is a great support runner goal kicks at a good clip and isn't a defensive liability, he reminds me of a Mitchell Pearce 2.0 without the weight of expectation.

He’s also only 21 - I’ve been more impressed with his maturity and composure seems to enjoy the big moments (that’s the sort of halfback you need to win premierships imo)

If Roosters win a comp with Flanagan in there halves they may question whether to bring in Walker and if they don’t I really hope the club pounces on that opportunity - whereas even if they do, then Flanagan is without a club and I’d very much welcome him also

 

[AdelaideTiger]

JAC left us and put on a stack of weight which gave him a lot more confidence under the high ball. He also benefited from a rule change after leaving, when the refs would not allow you drag a player back into the in goal from a certain distance/when the deemed the tackle complete.
When he played for us he would routinely be picked up from the 5m line and taken into the in goal. That is why eventually Rankin became the preferred choice, at the time it actually made sense. In hindsight we botched it badly.

Honestly I know we’re Wests Tigers fans, but can anyone blame him for leaving at that point of time especially when the club chasing you is Melbourne Storm - Jason Taylor vs Craig Bellamy (I know where I’m most likely to play my best football) I remember Taylor use to pick Rankin over him most weeks for gods sake, along with the fact we were always in the news for all the wrong reasons etc

The culture was clearly garbage and Taylor was too busy feuding with our best players to spend anytime developing the richest crop of youngsters that any club has seen for a good while. Imagine if we had Madge during that period, I think I need to go lay down...

 

[JD Tiger]

One benefit of Dogs signing Cotric means they’ll be out of the race for JAC, gives us a better chance of signing him

What? Is that official? Cotric to Dogs?

 

[pawsandclaws1]

What does Papenhuyzen have to do to convince some on the forum he us the real deal? When Mitchell was SG Ball player of the year, he was HM player of the year. Aust Schools, NSW under age and Storm No 1. Thought of highly by Slater, one of the best ever.

We got Lolohea, the Storm Papenhuyzen. Which club can pick talent?

Let’s not forget almost every club in the league didn’t want to sign him either. Storm got him as their third string fullback and he only get a run due to injuries. He’s done well since then but knowing every club turned him down makes me feel a little better about us letting him go, plus we thought Teddy was staying

Korobeite, JAC and Papenhuyzen. There is a pattern that we don't like pacey backs at WTs. No sir, the slug brigade will do just fine.

None of them WANTED to stay - you just can't seem to comprehend that.

Maybe we need to chain some players to the Latchem Robinson stand - then you won't have to have a go at the club all the time.

Did anyone bother with an exit interview to ask why three very talented players wanted to leave? It appears the Club put all its efforts into the Tedesco basket and we know how that ended.

I note your comment about Hodgson. He was a solid club footballer, nothing more. He will always be remembered for the Tallis tackle. Garry Jack was way above Hodgson and despite him not being at the club, it would be nice to see Pspenhuyzen folliw in his footsteps.

JAC snuck off out the back door while our CEO was on holidays. I'm sure an interview would of been forthcoming if JAC had waited for Pascoe to return (like he was reportedly asked to do). If a rat wants to do the dirty and scurry away under the cover of darkness there is not much you can do to stop it.

Really leaving a player of his quality unsigned when Bellamy is around is asking for that to occur. We failed to secure him.

JAC was a Reserve Grader when he came to us. And he was yet to even make his first grade debut when he signed with Storm. It was early in the season also. Blame whoever on our side signed him up for one season instead of two.

He was a great loss not only for his skill but because crowds flock to see players with his pace and flair.

True he was a loss, but when we lost him, all he had at that stage was potential, which as we all know can go either way. We signed him from Sharks only a few months before. I wouldn't say a great loss, that's Tedesco.

But it's done now, and we may as well focus on who we can attract from other clubs, who we can get so they say it's a great loss for them.

The issue is we failed to recruit players of their oace and ability to replace them. If you are worried about signing a player because he may not reach his potential, then you may as well give up as a club. I'd rather sign Ponga at $500k on potential than waste $800 to $1m on Reynolds or Mbye. Who dares wins.

 

[bptiger]

This is why we tiger supporters get pissed of , we need a class back and cotric is that type of player , we have cap to buy players yet we either don’t go for them or we get out bid .

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Cotric signs with dogs, even he side coming last can attract talent, why can’t we

Remember way back when people claimed it was cos of JT 😆

 

[teddy23]

This is why we tiger supporters get pissed of , we need a class back and cotric is that type of player , we have cap to buy players yet we either don’t go for them or we get out bid .

I’m sure the bulldogs were throwing crazy money at him, funds we wouldn’t want to throw... would’ve taken him a lot of $ to leave Raiders and join a club like the dogs you’d have to think

I would prefer to sign JAC on probs 200-300k cheaper

 

[pawsandclaws1]

This is why we tiger supporters get pissed of , we need a class back and cotric is that type of player , we have cap to buy players yet we either don’t go for them or we get out bid .

I'm pleased we didn't get him. He is a centre. We need fast wingers to complement our good young centres in Talau and Kei.

 

[Fade.To.Black]

What does Papenhuyzen have to do to convince some on the forum he us the real deal? When Mitchell was SG Ball player of the year, he was HM player of the year. Aust Schools, NSW under age and Storm No 1. Thought of highly by Slater, one of the best ever.

We got Lolohea, the Storm Papenhuyzen. Which club can pick talent?

Let’s not forget almost every club in the league didn’t want to sign him either. Storm got him as their third string fullback and he only get a run due to injuries. He’s done well since then but knowing every club turned him down makes me feel a little better about us letting him go, plus we thought Teddy was staying

Korobeite, JAC and Papenhuyzen. There is a pattern that we don't like pacey backs at WTs. No sir, the slug brigade will do just fine.

None of them WANTED to stay - you just can't seem to comprehend that.

Maybe we need to chain some players to the Latchem Robinson stand - then you won't have to have a go at the club all the time.

Did anyone bother with an exit interview to ask why three very talented players wanted to leave? It appears the Club put all its efforts into the Tedesco basket and we know how that ended.

I note your comment about Hodgson. He was a solid club footballer, nothing more. He will always be remembered for the Tallis tackle. Garry Jack was way above Hodgson and despite him not being at the club, it would be nice to see Pspenhuyzen folliw in his footsteps.

JAC snuck off out the back door while our CEO was on holidays. I'm sure an interview would of been forthcoming if JAC had waited for Pascoe to return (like he was reportedly asked to do). If a rat wants to do the dirty and scurry away under the cover of darkness there is not much you can do to stop it.

Really leaving a player of his quality unsigned when Bellamy is around is asking for that to occur. We failed to secure him.

JAC was a Reserve Grader when he came to us. And he was yet to even make his first grade debut when he signed with Storm. It was early in the season also. Blame whoever on our side signed him up for one season instead of two.

He was a great loss not only for his skill but because crowds flock to see players with his pace and flair.

Skill? Can't really say he has shown much in the way of skill TBH.
Pace, yes. Defence, average to poor. Skill, average.
Once his pace is gone he won't have much to fall back on IMO.

 

[JC99]

One benefit of Dogs signing Cotric means they’ll be out of the race for JAC, gives us a better chance of signing him

What? Is that official? Cotric to Dogs?

Not official from the club, but it’s been reported that he’s signed. 600k a season for 3 years

 

[TYGA]

This is why we tiger supporters get pissed of , we need a class back and cotric is that type of player , we have cap to buy players yet we either don’t go for them or we get out bid .

Not me Talau will be better than him next year on 30% of the contract. What pisses me off is paying overs for players and not developing plans retaining our own juniors.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

What does Papenhuyzen have to do to convince some on the forum he us the real deal? When Mitchell was SG Ball player of the year, he was HM player of the year. Aust Schools, NSW under age and Storm No 1. Thought of highly by Slater, one of the best ever.

We got Lolohea, the Storm Papenhuyzen. Which club can pick talent?

Let’s not forget almost every club in the league didn’t want to sign him either. Storm got him as their third string fullback and he only get a run due to injuries. He’s done well since then but knowing every club turned him down makes me feel a little better about us letting him go, plus we thought Teddy was staying

Korobeite, JAC and Papenhuyzen. There is a pattern that we don't like pacey backs at WTs. No sir, the slug brigade will do just fine.

None of them WANTED to stay - you just can't seem to comprehend that.

Maybe we need to chain some players to the Latchem Robinson stand - then you won't have to have a go at the club all the time.

Did anyone bother with an exit interview to ask why three very talented players wanted to leave? It appears the Club put all its efforts into the Tedesco basket and we know how that ended.

I note your comment about Hodgson. He was a solid club footballer, nothing more. He will always be remembered for the Tallis tackle. Garry Jack was way above Hodgson and despite him not being at the club, it would be nice to see Pspenhuyzen folliw in his footsteps.

JAC snuck off out the back door while our CEO was on holidays. I'm sure an interview would of been forthcoming if JAC had waited for Pascoe to return (like he was reportedly asked to do). If a rat wants to do the dirty and scurry away under the cover of darkness there is not much you can do to stop it.

Really leaving a player of his quality unsigned when Bellamy is around is asking for that to occur. We failed to secure him.

JAC was a Reserve Grader when he came to us. And he was yet to even make his first grade debut when he signed with Storm. It was early in the season also. Blame whoever on our side signed him up for one season instead of two.

He was a great loss not only for his skill but because crowds flock to see players with his pace and flair.

Skill? Can't really say he has shown much in the way of skill TBH.
Pace, yes. Defence, average to poor. Skill, average.
Once his pace is gone he won't have much to fall back on IMO.

JAC turns half chances into tries. That us a skill which we have lacked since all three walked.

 

[jirskyr]

Just maybe we shld have held off on Papy until Tedesco had committed…like a well run club/business surely wld have?Its really about the clubs welfare first.Most other clubs get that.

Well I need to correct what I said, perhaps. We offered Paps a deal and Storm matched the deal, and he chose Storm because Tedesco was still making his mind up.

Tigers didn't release Paps but if we knew Tedesco was leaving, perhaps we could have made a bigger offer.

But it's quite likely we couldn't make Paps a bigger offer because Tedesco had $1M on the table.

 

[JC99]

Cotric would’ve been a great signing however at 600k a season we can do better. Bulldogs paying big overs for him plus he wants to play centre.

I get the feeling we are after JAC

 

[Fade.To.Black]

This is why we tiger supporters get pissed of , we need a class back and cotric is that type of player , we have cap to buy players yet we either don’t go for them or we get out bid .

This year Cotric hasn't been anywhere near as good as last season. He will be extremely lucky to hold his Origin spot IMO.
Have a feeling he won't amount to much at Canterbury. Good on them for getting a decent signing but they would've paid nearabouts $700k/$800k for him, too much in his current form but dud teams like them and us need to pay premium $$ for signings as we know.

 

[gallagher]

What does Papenhuyzen have to do to convince some on the forum he us the real deal? When Mitchell was SG Ball player of the year, he was HM player of the year. Aust Schools, NSW under age and Storm No 1. Thought of highly by Slater, one of the best ever.

We got Lolohea, the Storm Papenhuyzen. Which club can pick talent?

Let’s not forget almost every club in the league didn’t want to sign him either. Storm got him as their third string fullback and he only get a run due to injuries. He’s done well since then but knowing every club turned him down makes me feel a little better about us letting him go, plus we thought Teddy was staying

Korobeite, JAC and Papenhuyzen. There is a pattern that we don't like pacey backs at WTs. No sir, the slug brigade will do just fine.

None of them WANTED to stay - you just can't seem to comprehend that.

Maybe we need to chain some players to the Latchem Robinson stand - then you won't have to have a go at the club all the time.

Did anyone bother with an exit interview to ask why three very talented players wanted to leave? It appears the Club put all its efforts into the Tedesco basket and we know how that ended.

I note your comment about Hodgson. He was a solid club footballer, nothing more. He will always be remembered for the Tallis tackle. Garry Jack was way above Hodgson and despite him not being at the club, it would be nice to see Pspenhuyzen folliw in his footsteps.

JAC snuck off out the back door while our CEO was on holidays. I'm sure an interview would of been forthcoming if JAC had waited for Pascoe to return (like he was reportedly asked to do). If a rat wants to do the dirty and scurry away under the cover of darkness there is not much you can do to stop it.

Really leaving a player of his quality unsigned when Bellamy is around is asking for that to occur. We failed to secure him.

JAC was a Reserve Grader when he came to us. And he was yet to even make his first grade debut when he signed with Storm. It was early in the season also. Blame whoever on our side signed him up for one season instead of two.

He was a great loss not only for his skill but because crowds flock to see players with his pace and flair.

Skill? Can't really say he has shown much in the way of skill TBH.
Pace, yes. Defence, average to poor. Skill, average.
Once his pace is gone he won't have much to fall back on IMO.

JAC turns half chances into tries. That us a skill which we have lacked since all three walked.

Like that try that Paps scored last week cleaning up a grubber. Pure pace swung the game for Melb. These blokes light up the field.

 

[851]

i thought it would be worth mentioning that MAdge has a soft spot for the warriors

he said our management are in constant talks with the Warriors, and if they see a player in our club that they would like to be loaned to them Madge said he would be happy to oblidge, with no reserve grade this season he says that these types of loan deals are perfect for both clubs

MCK and Jennings for Tohu Harris, works for me

 

[jirskyr]

But Lam looks a good player and with who is father is should have a good career.

Interesting fact: I played touch footy against Adrian Lam and his son many years ago, Lachlan would have been about 13. Cocky for a young bloke but nothing at that time to suggest he'd play NRL. He's not that young, he's 22 now.

 

[JD Tiger]

Cotric allegedly $1.8m over 3 years, with the Dogs, but not official apparently. That's very decent centre money, but way overs for a winger. And if Cotric is hoping to be fullback, he's untested there.

Dogs need to spend some money on their halves, if they come knocking for Brooks, would we let him go? Who would we go after instead, in 5/8 and/or 1/2?

 

[Fade.To.Black]

What does Papenhuyzen have to do to convince some on the forum he us the real deal? When Mitchell was SG Ball player of the year, he was HM player of the year. Aust Schools, NSW under age and Storm No 1. Thought of highly by Slater, one of the best ever.

We got Lolohea, the Storm Papenhuyzen. Which club can pick talent?

Let’s not forget almost every club in the league didn’t want to sign him either. Storm got him as their third string fullback and he only get a run due to injuries. He’s done well since then but knowing every club turned him down makes me feel a little better about us letting him go, plus we thought Teddy was staying

Korobeite, JAC and Papenhuyzen. There is a pattern that we don't like pacey backs at WTs. No sir, the slug brigade will do just fine.

None of them WANTED to stay - you just can't seem to comprehend that.

Maybe we need to chain some players to the Latchem Robinson stand - then you won't have to have a go at the club all the time.

Did anyone bother with an exit interview to ask why three very talented players wanted to leave? It appears the Club put all its efforts into the Tedesco basket and we know how that ended.

I note your comment about Hodgson. He was a solid club footballer, nothing more. He will always be remembered for the Tallis tackle. Garry Jack was way above Hodgson and despite him not being at the club, it would be nice to see Pspenhuyzen folliw in his footsteps.

JAC snuck off out the back door while our CEO was on holidays. I'm sure an interview would of been forthcoming if JAC had waited for Pascoe to return (like he was reportedly asked to do). If a rat wants to do the dirty and scurry away under the cover of darkness there is not much you can do to stop it.

Really leaving a player of his quality unsigned when Bellamy is around is asking for that to occur. We failed to secure him.

JAC was a Reserve Grader when he came to us. And he was yet to even make his first grade debut when he signed with Storm. It was early in the season also. Blame whoever on our side signed him up for one season instead of two.

He was a great loss not only for his skill but because crowds flock to see players with his pace and flair.

Skill? Can't really say he has shown much in the way of skill TBH.
Pace, yes. Defence, average to poor. Skill, average.
Once his pace is gone he won't have much to fall back on IMO.

JAC turns half chances into tries. That us a skill which we have lacked since all three walked.

That is pace that allows him to do that, nothing more.
Granted we don't have much at all pace-wise (Talau made up big ground on someone last week though, surprised me with his pace TBH).