Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Russell]

Definite NO from me for Proctor.
Absolute YES from me for Welch and a yes for JAC on the wing, and YES for Staggs.

Wouldn't hold my breath though.

 

[Magpie1969]

Definite NO from me for Proctor.
Absolute YES from me for Welch and a yes for JAC on the wing, and YES for Staggs.

Wouldn't hold my breath though.

These three players would make us a top eight side

 

[avocadoontoast]

Definite NO from me for Proctor.
Absolute YES from me for Welch and a yes for JAC on the wing, and YES for Staggs.

Wouldn't hold my breath though.

These three players would make us a top eight side

Imo we need to get the halves issue sorted before we are a top 8 team.

 

[Lukic]

Staggs could work if its a deal from 2022 onwards cause we'll actually have cap space then.

Plus it would be the final year of Joey's deal so we'd need to be looking for a new centre anyway.

 

[JC99]

I would be surprised if we even got one big name signing let alone two or three. It seems like we have some money but not heaps, 2022 is the year we will have all the cap in the world to spend.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

So with many posters not agreeing with a potential Proctor signing, can we lock it in?

 

[happy_tiger]

Katoni Staggs has apparently requested a release, he is a player you could build a club around, also the backrower the Tigers have at Marsden High looks impressive,good to see the Tigers active in the Qld market.

Not sure where you got this info but i would chase Staggs hard... Very hard.
He has the complete game to me for a center - Speed, Aggression, Defence and a willing to win.. You watch him play and he gives 100% every game and can hold his head up after every game ...... Wait for it ..... I believe he can kick Goals also..

Staggs extended for a year to end 2021 in Dec 19 and wouldn't be on much with the Broncs
I agree, if we are willing to look at JAC for $500-600k I'd go to $700k for Staggs, maybe even $3 million for 4 years if we could make it work
Same deal for Christian Welch and we are set and can fill the rest of our 7 remaining spots with Eiso, McIntyre, Benji (all on around $200k avge) 4x development player graduates on $115k

21 now + Staggs + Welch + 7 listed. Works for me and I'd say salary cap doable

I want to see more of Staffs...his defence from what I have seen isn't as nearly as good as his attack

 

[gallagher]

I would be surprised if we even got one big name signing let alone two or three. It seems like we have some money but not heaps, 2022 is the year we will have all the cap in the world to spend.

It's sad that 'there's always next year ' has now changed to ' give it two years'.

 

[supercoach]

I would be surprised if we even got one big name signing let alone two or three. It seems like we have some money but not heaps, 2022 is the year we will have all the cap in the world to spend.

Got a hunch there will be one quality and a couple of depth signings. Not expecting much to change in 2021, as the teams below us are going hard and will be stronger, maybe with the exception of the Cowboys.
Expecting this time next year we will be having a real dig in the market place

 

[jirskyr]

I'm going to say it - I think Proctor is a very good footballer and I'm surprised so many people would be against his signing. He defends well, runs good lines, is tough, fairly injury resilient.

What does the average fan think Tigers lack currently? Speed and toughness / mental resilience. Proctor is tough as nails and I don't think his form has dropped off since he left Storm, he's just playing with a substantially poorer team.

I see Proctor as someone with the tenacity of Elijah Taylor, but with a 10 kg advantage.

Is Proctor David Fifita? No. Is he as good as any of our current backrowers? Almost certainly yes. Would he bring a different skillset to our current backrowers? Yes.

It's not the same as McQueen, who was long-term injured and on a long and slow run of dropped form. Proctor is still a guaranteed selection for the Kiwis. And you'd like to think from that association, Madge really knows who he is talking about, if this is going to happen.

A Madge-type player, tough, fit and good culture, to compliment the building of Madge's team... and half the fans say "nope". Kills me.

 

[jirskyr]

Speaking of signings, our PM, Scotty from marketing, has signed us up for a vaccine that doesn't exist! Outstanding.

Headlines read - snakes lining up to give oil in the national interest (for free)

Don't want to start a whole new conversation but the reason they sign up to potential vaccines now is to place orders in advance of them working out. You don't pay the order out if the vaccine doesn't make it through the trials.

But good luck to you Mr Paws, going up cap-in-hand, after they do find a vaccine and you find yourself the 156th country to have placed an order.

 

[jirskyr]

Regarding Proctor, the question is "is he better than Garner"? I'd say yes particularly defensively where we have massive problems on that right edge.

2 years at the right price would be okay. Not for silly dollars though.

A lot of people are scarred from McQueen. Proctor is a better play than McQueen and would hopefully (as long as Madge is smart) not cost as much

Reality is they're very different situations, one had a pretty serious neck injury and the other barely misses a game through injury. They just happened to be from the same club.

Both are at the backend of their careers. If Proctor has a wife or partner it will require relocation from the comparative luxury lifestyle and safety of the GC to Sydney. Lots for both parties to consider.

Where you from mate, you aren't aware of the luxury and safety available in Sydney? He might only be here 3 years anyway.

 

[Geo]

I'm going to say it - I think Proctor is a very good footballer and I'm surprised so many people would be against his signing. He defends well, runs good lines, is tough, fairly injury resilient.

What does the average fan think Tigers lack currently? Speed and toughness / mental resilience. Proctor is tough as nails and I don't think his form has dropped off since he left Storm, he's just playing with a substantially poorer team.

I see Proctor as someone with the tenacity of Elijah Taylor, but with a 10 kg advantage.

Is Proctor David Fifita? No. Is he as good as any of our current backrowers? Almost certainly yes. Would he bring a different skillset to our current backrowers? Yes.

It's not the same as McQueen, who was long-term injured and on a long and slow run of dropped form. Proctor is still a guaranteed selection for the Kiwis. And you'd like to think from that association, Madge really knows who he is talking about, if this is going to happen.

A Madge-type player, tough, fit and good culture, to compliment the building of Madge's team... and half the fans say "nope". Kills me.

I agree but can we get Tohu Harris instead

 

[Speed2burn]

I'm going to say it - I think Proctor is a very good footballer and I'm surprised so many people would be against his signing. He defends well, runs good lines, is tough, fairly injury resilient.

What does the average fan think Tigers lack currently? Speed and toughness / mental resilience. Proctor is tough as nails and I don't think his form has dropped off since he left Storm, he's just playing with a substantially poorer team.

I see Proctor as someone with the tenacity of Elijah Taylor, but with a 10 kg advantage.

Is Proctor David Fifita? No. Is he as good as any of our current backrowers? Almost certainly yes. Would he bring a different skillset to our current backrowers? Yes.

It's not the same as McQueen, who was long-term injured and on a long and slow run of dropped form. Proctor is still a guaranteed selection for the Kiwis. And you'd like to think from that association, Madge really knows who he is talking about, if this is going to happen.

A Madge-type player, tough, fit and good culture, to compliment the building of Madge's team... and half the fans say "nope". Kills me.

His age does it for me, he’ll be 32 years old and won’t be getting any younger. I’ve got no issues with him as a player it’s just risky as hell signing a guy who will most likely be on his last pay cheque

If we sign him, it should be for no longer than 2 years 350k PA. He can use those 2 years to help mentor the young kids we’ve got coming through

 

[JC99]

I'm going to say it - I think Proctor is a very good footballer and I'm surprised so many people would be against his signing. He defends well, runs good lines, is tough, fairly injury resilient.

What does the average fan think Tigers lack currently? Speed and toughness / mental resilience. Proctor is tough as nails and I don't think his form has dropped off since he left Storm, he's just playing with a substantially poorer team.

I see Proctor as someone with the tenacity of Elijah Taylor, but with a 10 kg advantage.

Is Proctor David Fifita? No. Is he as good as any of our current backrowers? Almost certainly yes. Would he bring a different skillset to our current backrowers? Yes.

It's not the same as McQueen, who was long-term injured and on a long and slow run of dropped form. Proctor is still a guaranteed selection for the Kiwis. And you'd like to think from that association, Madge really knows who he is talking about, if this is going to happen.

A Madge-type player, tough, fit and good culture, to compliment the building of Madge's team... and half the fans say "nope". Kills me.

I agree. Not every player has to be a game breaker, he’s a consistent player who works his ass off and that’s something we need more of.

 

[JC99]

I'm going to say it - I think Proctor is a very good footballer and I'm surprised so many people would be against his signing. He defends well, runs good lines, is tough, fairly injury resilient.

What does the average fan think Tigers lack currently? Speed and toughness / mental resilience. Proctor is tough as nails and I don't think his form has dropped off since he left Storm, he's just playing with a substantially poorer team.

I see Proctor as someone with the tenacity of Elijah Taylor, but with a 10 kg advantage.

Is Proctor David Fifita? No. Is he as good as any of our current backrowers? Almost certainly yes. Would he bring a different skillset to our current backrowers? Yes.

It's not the same as McQueen, who was long-term injured and on a long and slow run of dropped form. Proctor is still a guaranteed selection for the Kiwis. And you'd like to think from that association, Madge really knows who he is talking about, if this is going to happen.

A Madge-type player, tough, fit and good culture, to compliment the building of Madge's team... and half the fans say "nope". Kills me.

I agree but can we get Tohu Harris instead

Yes please

 

[JC99]

I'm going to say it - I think Proctor is a very good footballer and I'm surprised so many people would be against his signing. He defends well, runs good lines, is tough, fairly injury resilient.

What does the average fan think Tigers lack currently? Speed and toughness / mental resilience. Proctor is tough as nails and I don't think his form has dropped off since he left Storm, he's just playing with a substantially poorer team.

I see Proctor as someone with the tenacity of Elijah Taylor, but with a 10 kg advantage.

Is Proctor David Fifita? No. Is he as good as any of our current backrowers? Almost certainly yes. Would he bring a different skillset to our current backrowers? Yes.

It's not the same as McQueen, who was long-term injured and on a long and slow run of dropped form. Proctor is still a guaranteed selection for the Kiwis. And you'd like to think from that association, Madge really knows who he is talking about, if this is going to happen.

A Madge-type player, tough, fit and good culture, to compliment the building of Madge's team... and half the fans say "nope". Kills me.

His age does it for me, he’ll be 32 years old and won’t be getting any younger. I’ve got no issues with him as a player it’s just risky as hell signing a guy who will most likely be on his last pay cheque

If we sign him, it should be for no longer than 2 years 350k PA. He can use those 2 years to help mentor the young kids we’ve got coming through

And hopefully one of our development players for next year is a second rower, or one of our depth signings is a young second rower that can take over once proctor leaves and Blore is killing it by then too hopefully

 

[GNR4LIFE]

I'm going to say it - I think Proctor is a very good footballer and I'm surprised so many people would be against his signing. He defends well, runs good lines, is tough, fairly injury resilient.

What does the average fan think Tigers lack currently? Speed and toughness / mental resilience. Proctor is tough as nails and I don't think his form has dropped off since he left Storm, he's just playing with a substantially poorer team.

I see Proctor as someone with the tenacity of Elijah Taylor, but with a 10 kg advantage.

Is Proctor David Fifita? No. Is he as good as any of our current backrowers? Almost certainly yes. Would he bring a different skillset to our current backrowers? Yes.

It's not the same as McQueen, who was long-term injured and on a long and slow run of dropped form. Proctor is still a guaranteed selection for the Kiwis. And you'd like to think from that association, Madge really knows who he is talking about, if this is going to happen.

A Madge-type player, tough, fit and good culture, to compliment the building of Madge's team... and half the fans say "nope". Kills me.

His age does it for me, he’ll be 32 years old and won’t be getting any younger. I’ve got no issues with him as a player it’s just risky as hell signing a guy who will most likely be on his last pay cheque

If we sign him, it should be for no longer than 2 years 350k PA. He can use those 2 years to help mentor the young kids we’ve got coming through

Sometimes it’s ok signing players north of 30. Sign him for 2 years and he will be 32 and 33 those years. Hardly out of the ordinary to have player running around that age. If he was playing for us now, we’d probably be looking to re-sign him given what we have in the back row. I’m not sold on Garner, Blore has potential, but for all we know may not kick on. Rowdy is gone now, and most likely ET and Seyfarth will go as well. We need bodies, and there probably aren’t many better options. Him and Lucy would make a solid pair imo. A robust game breaker, counted with an old head with tons of experience. Bring him on I say.

 

[JC99]

I'm going to say it - I think Proctor is a very good footballer and I'm surprised so many people would be against his signing. He defends well, runs good lines, is tough, fairly injury resilient.

What does the average fan think Tigers lack currently? Speed and toughness / mental resilience. Proctor is tough as nails and I don't think his form has dropped off since he left Storm, he's just playing with a substantially poorer team.

I see Proctor as someone with the tenacity of Elijah Taylor, but with a 10 kg advantage.

Is Proctor David Fifita? No. Is he as good as any of our current backrowers? Almost certainly yes. Would he bring a different skillset to our current backrowers? Yes.

It's not the same as McQueen, who was long-term injured and on a long and slow run of dropped form. Proctor is still a guaranteed selection for the Kiwis. And you'd like to think from that association, Madge really knows who he is talking about, if this is going to happen.

A Madge-type player, tough, fit and good culture, to compliment the building of Madge's team... and half the fans say "nope". Kills me.

His age does it for me, he’ll be 32 years old and won’t be getting any younger. I’ve got no issues with him as a player it’s just risky as hell signing a guy who will most likely be on his last pay cheque

If we sign him, it should be for no longer than 2 years 350k PA. He can use those 2 years to help mentor the young kids we’ve got coming through

Sometimes it’s ok signing players north of 30. Sign him for 2 years and he will be 32 and 33 those years. Hardly out of the ordinary to have player running around that age. If he was playing for us now, we’d probably be looking to re-sign him given what we have in the back row. I’m not sold on Garner, Blore has potential, but for all we know may not kick on. Rowdy is gone now, and most likely ET and Seyfarth will go as well. We need bodies, and there probably aren’t many better options. Him and Lucy would make a solid pair imo. A robust game breaker, counted with an old head with tons of experience. Bring him on I say.

It does make sense - as long as it’s for the right price. Not every signing can be a game breaker you need consistent performers and we need experience in the middle

 

[Furious1]

Speaking of signings, our PM, Scotty from marketing, has signed us up for a vaccine that doesn't exist! Outstanding.

Headlines read - snakes lining up to give oil in the national interest (for free)

Jesus man, can you keep the political crap in the political thread.