Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[pawsandclaws1]

I think Blake Green is the guy we need,has the experience and good kicking game,didn't realise he was on so much at the warriors,hopefully he would be willing to take a paycut

Good god no. He is not what we need whatsoever.

You panned me for this suggestion as well willow.

What's wrong with having a guy like Blake Green as a replacement for say Reynolds if we could get him for $200-$250k?

You wouldn't start him, but he offers you good depth given the lack of halves around.

He'd just be there to plug a hole in case of injuries.

One, I doubt we'd get him for that price and secondly we have Madden coming through along with a junior Australian schoolboy 6 we poached from the Eels.

Camroux is a very good prospect and was chased by a couple of clubs.

 

[851]

Rabbitohs are re-thinking letting Johnston go according to Buzz Rothfield

It would be a shocking look for the club to tell Johnston there is no money then sign JAC, some supporters would love it, some would riot

It would be typical of Bennett and souffs

You got that right, Bennett is a lying whinger

 

[851]

Cust or Sezer are far better options than Green or Lewis ?

All I want is a halfback that can throw a spiral pass and not kick it into the defenders legs near the goal-line...
Heck I’d take Liddle at 7 then Simpkin at 9 over what we put out there each week(Slim to no chance that would happen anyway)

You are not alone there mate, Benji and Brooks don’t appear to be the answer, maybe time to send them both packing

 

[rihannafan1]

I don't like the talk of Benji being shipped around. Surely the best thing for all concerned is for him to fish his career as a Tiger.

Reynolds is going well at the moment but who knows what could happen over the course of the season.

If genuine we should refuse that release every day of the week. Reynolds hasn't put together an uninjured season in a long time. I think Benji will still be needed this season.


Its genuine i have a mate that is a players agent and he does not talk BS.

All player agents would be full of BS it would be safe to say.
Benji would get a gig at 3 or 4 teams if he was really keen to get a game at another club.

Well let's see what transpires, just giving other forum members a heads up, comments like yours ensure i should not share reliable information in future.

Most people here like rumours even if they turn out to be false, but it's a losing game if you get thin-skinned if people doubt you.


Well i can state that my rumor of Fifta going to the Titans was correct and called it 23 plus days ago, so to those members that gave me a hard time, proof is in the signing. i doubt i will give any more in future from my mate a players agent in the NRL mainly because it dud not like the feedback given.

Or you fluked one and now you’re quitting while you’re ahead ??


Good call - Ok i will give you one Rumour that relates to the Tigers see what transpires, why do you think Mybe isn't performing that well for us each week?

He is in discussions for being the New captain of the 2nd Brisbane team due to come into the Comp within the next 2/3 years. He knows he won't also get paid the $950k he is on currently when next contract expires.
Let's see if i get 2/2 then cheers Mate.

That wasn't so hard now, was it? Thanks for the tips.

 

[mike]

I don't like the talk of Benji being shipped around. Surely the best thing for all concerned is for him to fish his career as a Tiger.

Reynolds is going well at the moment but who knows what could happen over the course of the season.

If genuine we should refuse that release every day of the week. Reynolds hasn't put together an uninjured season in a long time. I think Benji will still be needed this season.


Its genuine i have a mate that is a players agent and he does not talk BS.

All player agents would be full of BS it would be safe to say.
Benji would get a gig at 3 or 4 teams if he was really keen to get a game at another club.

Well let's see what transpires, just giving other forum members a heads up, comments like yours ensure i should not share reliable information in future.

Most people here like rumours even if they turn out to be false, but it's a losing game if you get thin-skinned if people doubt you.


Well i can state that my rumor of Fifta going to the Titans was correct and called it 23 plus days ago, so to those members that gave me a hard time, proof is in the signing. i doubt i will give any more in future from my mate a players agent in the NRL mainly because it dud not like the feedback given.

Or you fluked one and now you’re quitting while you’re ahead ??


Good call - Ok i will give you one Rumour that relates to the Tigers see what transpires, why do you think Mybe isn't performing that well for us each week?

He is in discussions for being the New captain of the 2nd Brisbane team due to come into the Comp within the next 2/3 years. He knows he won't also get paid the $950k he is on currently when next contract expires.
Let's see if i get 2/2 then cheers Mate.

You would think he would be trying to impress rather than play badly.

 

[Lauren]

Stop being so down on the halves situation, there's not much that can be done about it - except some more chopping and changing, which we all should be over by now. We need some sense of stability given the injury run and suspensions.
I believe things will only improve in the coming weeks when some of the troops return.

 

[Russell]

Lachlan Lewis is TERRIBLE. Please watch the bulldogs last game he is hopeless. Brooks has way more ability than him.

Cade Cust would be a great signing but didn’t he extend with manly just recently?

Disagree with Lewis - put him behind a good pack.

Why do people keep mentioning Cust.

HE HAS JUST SIGNED WITH MANLY.

How sure are you about this Russ? I was told this morning we are still negotiating.

As sure as you can be without any inside information.

It was said during the Manly game so I assume it was correct.

If you have an inside source I would believe you.

 

[Moh]

I didn't realise Blake Green was 33.

Really hope there's no truth to our interest there, unless Benji is retiring and he will be only used as cover.

 

[Russell]

I sound like a broken record but the missing piece is a controlling half

Additionally a wow factor fullback and a fast winger.


The fullback or fast winger will do very little if we dont sort out the halves.

A player capable of winning a clive churchill medal is who we need to be looking at.

I dont think that is Brooks or Walters.

Who though..most of those are tied up..

Just anyone but your mate, its time to move on.

In all seriousness though this coach can recruit so whoever he signs basically.

That's not what you said though ..you said a half that can win a Churchill medal..

Curious who you suggest as this is a suggestions thread..

If Brooks goes he goes ..players come and go all the time ..the Club is what is paramount..



Let me spell it out for you.

Brooks is not going to get any better, he is what he is. As he is he isnt a player that will ever step up in a grand final and get us home.

Coach's job now is to go and find someone who can.

Im not talking about signing someone who can do it tomorrow. As he has with all his signing he will survey the field wand recruit a player who has these attributes.

I know Dean Pay would not agree with me but I would look at Lewis from the Dogs Great defence and good gold kicker. Learning his trade at the moment but great potential.

I'm warming to this idea. Dogs are cashed up and on the hunt for a halfback. Prepared to pay overs, so lets trade Brooks for Lewis and the dogs can pay the difference.

Lewis is defensively on par, superior kicking game & he looks to be calm out there with good communication skills.

Seriously, has anyone ever dropped a Brooks bomb? It's like his intention is to make it as easy as possible for the FB to catch. Not to mention his severe low energy personality, that if he walked into a doggy day care, all the pups would go straight to sleep.

You couldn't make this stuff up.

His own coach said Lewis needed more composure and game management on Ch9. Unconvincingly he said it will come with experience .

Lewis !!- how could anyone who watches the game even consider him.

I could.

 

[Russell]

Not writing 2020 off by any stretch, but with the additions of Blore, Stefano and Kepaoa, next seasons lineup has some size about it:

1 Doueihi
2 Kepaoa
3 Joey Leilua
4 Talau/ Mbye
5 Nofo
6 Reynolds
7 Brooks
8 Aloiai
9 Liddle
10 Packer
11 Leilua
12 Garner
13 Twal
14 Blore
15 Stefano
16 Mikaele
17 Musgrove

You're forgetting Eisenhuth. He's been mighty.

Hey tigerballs, do you have any updates to share in terms of inside info ?

As above, I heard Cust was still a chance but Russell seems to have heard otherwise. I had my hopes up for him. That big kid from the Cowboys is still in talks but I think his family might be holding things up. We're looking at a few options for the halves, including even Jackson Hastings, that's the main focus for now and I think it's common knowledge we've spoken to a few younger guys at Penrith. Apparently the Panthers have spent their cap and one ex football operations manager from there is very interested in poaching a few young guns to represent.

Hope you are right with Cust - I certainly am against offering Hastings anything.

 

[Sabre]

Can't believe anyone is mentioning either Cust or Lewis. Brooks is twice the player either of them are. I'd even have Billy Walters ahead of them.

 

[Telltails]

Can't believe anyone is mentioning either Cust or Lewis. Brooks is twice the player either of them are. I'd even have Billy Walters ahead of them.

Honestly havnt seen enough of Cust but have seen enough of Lewis to know why we should leave him where he is.

 

[bptiger]

Lewis is a great defensive player , maybe puts on a few kilos and becomes a lock forward , but he had nothing in a attacking sence

 

[JC99]

Can't believe anyone is mentioning either Cust or Lewis. Brooks is twice the player either of them are. I'd even have Billy Walters ahead of them.

Brooks at his best is very good. Fingers crossed he finds that form again. We do need a 5/8 for the future maybe Walters can be that man but Cust has some real potential and there’s not many good halves on the market

 

[weststigerman]

Lewis is the worst half in the NRL, have no idea why anyone would want him here.

 

[weststigerman]

Can't believe anyone is mentioning either Cust or Lewis. Brooks is twice the player either of them are. I'd even have Billy Walters ahead of them.

Spot on.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Can't believe anyone is mentioning either Cust or Lewis. Brooks is twice the player either of them are. I'd even have Billy Walters ahead of them.

Brooks is also 25 and Cust is 21. Cust still has a lot of development left in him. Brooks, probably not as much.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Christ, it’s crazy that Brooks is only 25. He’s been around forever,

 

[boonboon]

Even if Brooks is one of our halves - we only have 1 yr left of Reynolds and Benji max so we will need a partner - Hastings, Cust, Sezer all positive options imo. Lewis - No and Walters No and Green is 33 - may as well keep Benji. The other option is for young talent to come through - shame Madden hasnt had this yr to develop as it was a key yr for him

 

[JC99]

Christ, it’s crazy that Brooks is only 25. He’s been around forever,

Debuted very young. Even Nofa feels like he’s been around forever and he’s only 26 I think