Simpkin in 2021

[Jedi_Tiger]

If we did somehow keep Grant then maybe ina year it is Grant and Simpkin off the bench and we look at moving on Liddle im sure dogs would snap him up

 

[barnzee]

Grant is going back to the storm

 

[Magpie1969]

I wonder if Grant could play for Storm in the final series this year after the regular season is over for WT. SBW is a late inclusion for Easts?

 

[Geo]

I wonder if Grant could play for Storm in the final series this year after the regular season is over for WT. SBW is a late inclusion for Easts?

He can't..

 

[Magpie1969]

Thanks Geo.

 

[Spud_Murphy]

As Wests Tigers prepare for an immediate future without Harry Grant, coach Michael Maguire is bullish about the club’s next hooker – and they pinched him from under Broncos noses.

Grant has been a revelation during his time at Concord and was leading the Dally M leader board before it went behind closed doors after round 10.

But with a return to the Storm imminent as he honours his contract through to 2022, Wests have been forced to find a replacement – and it comes in the form of Jake Simpkin.

The 18-year-old from Toowoomba represented Queensland in the U18 State of Origin last year and was a key player for St Mary’s Toowoomba in the private school’s elite system.

And coach Michael Maguire is bullish about his Simpkin’s future.

“We’ve got another player in Jake Simpkin coming through as well that we always believed is going to take us into the future,” Maguire said.

“He’s robust and a strong carrier of the ball. He’s a thicker build for a hooker.

“What I saw of him coming through in Queensland, he was a real talent and I’m looking forward to giving him his opportunity.”

Like Grant before him, Simpkin has a reputation for being one of best young hookers in the country and is already built for NRL, weighing in at 91kg on a 181cm frame.

**Maguire, who has coached some of the best hookers in the modern game including** Issac Luke, Cameron McIness and Damien Cook, is confident, between Simpkin and Jacob Liddle, the Tigers have enough talent to cover for Grant once he departs the club in 10 days.

To be fair, I think Robbie should have been included in 'some of the best hookers in the modern game', definitely ahead of McInnes anyway.

Bloody oath! I can’t believe the article left him out. At his best, he was better than all of the hookers mentioned.

 

[Deleted member 3518]

Everyone has recency bias with grant . He’s a great player for sure , but I say again , by all accounts and those in the know , Simpkin is better . We just have to be patient. I rate grant as well , but we have to be careful how we play this.we shouldn’t be breaking the bank for him, and potentially ruining a good business relationship with the storm. Because dummy half is just not a position of need for us. In saying that if we do snap him up I’ll be all for it .its a balancing act . I personally think the burton signing could and should be our number 1 ,as well as Staines/JAC or both. If we could come out of this offseason , with burton , hetherington, jac ,and Tamou, as well as stefano, that’s a massive upgrade in quality .

 

[Russell]

I think a lot of people have forgotten what a great player Liddle is, personally I think he has more to offer the club then Grant it’s just unfortunate for Jacob injuries have held him back.

Totally agree with you Lil' - very underestimated player. Just needs to improve his kicking game.

 

[Russell]

As Wests Tigers prepare for an immediate future without Harry Grant, coach Michael Maguire is bullish about the club’s next hooker – and they pinched him from under Broncos noses.

Grant has been a revelation during his time at Concord and was leading the Dally M leader board before it went behind closed doors after round 10.

But with a return to the Storm imminent as he honours his contract through to 2022, Wests have been forced to find a replacement – and it comes in the form of Jake Simpkin.

The 18-year-old from Toowoomba represented Queensland in the U18 State of Origin last year and was a key player for St Mary’s Toowoomba in the private school’s elite system.

And coach Michael Maguire is bullish about his Simpkin’s future.

“We’ve got another player in Jake Simpkin coming through as well that we always believed is going to take us into the future,” Maguire said.

“He’s robust and a strong carrier of the ball. He’s a thicker build for a hooker.

“What I saw of him coming through in Queensland, he was a real talent and I’m looking forward to giving him his opportunity.”

Like Grant before him, Simpkin has a reputation for being one of best young hookers in the country and is already built for NRL, weighing in at 91kg on a 181cm frame.

**Maguire, who has coached some of the best hookers in the modern game including** Issac Luke, Cameron McIness and Damien Cook, is confident, between Simpkin and Jacob Liddle, the Tigers have enough talent to cover for Grant once he departs the club in 10 days.

To be fair, I think Robbie should have been included in 'some of the best hookers in the modern game', definitely ahead of McInnes anyway.

Bloody oath! I can’t believe the article left him out. At his best, he was better than all of the hookers mentioned.

But not when Madge coached him - that was the point of the list.

 

[hobbo1]

I’ve never seen Simpkin play so I googled him ..


Who is the dude pictured with the deformed face ?

 

[Newtown]

Everyone has recency bias with grant . He’s a great player for sure , but I say again , by all accounts and those in the know , Simpkin is better . We just have to be patient. I rate grant as well , but we have to be careful how we play this.we shouldn’t be breaking the bank for him, and potentially ruining a good business relationship with the storm. Because dummy half is just not a position of need for us. In saying that if we do snap him up I’ll be all for it .its a balancing act . I personally think the burton signing could and should be our number 1 ,as well as Staines/JAC or both. If we could come out of this offseason , with burton , hetherington, jac ,and Tamou, as well as stefano, that’s a massive upgrade in quality .

There is an article by James Phelps on page 102 of today's Telegraph which states that if Addo- Carr signs with Tigers it will exhaust the tigers' salary cap following the addition of Tamou.

 

[Masterton]

I’ve never seen Simpkin play so I googled him ..


Who is the dude pictured with the deformed face ?

He's a monster.

 

[JC99]

Everyone has recency bias with grant . He’s a great player for sure , but I say again , by all accounts and those in the know , Simpkin is better . We just have to be patient. I rate grant as well , but we have to be careful how we play this.we shouldn’t be breaking the bank for him, and potentially ruining a good business relationship with the storm. Because dummy half is just not a position of need for us. In saying that if we do snap him up I’ll be all for it .its a balancing act . I personally think the burton signing could and should be our number 1 ,as well as Staines/JAC or both. If we could come out of this offseason , with burton , hetherington, jac ,and Tamou, as well as stefano, that’s a massive upgrade in quality .

There is an article by James Phelps on page 102 of today's Telegraph which states that if Addo- Carr signs with Tigers it will exhaust the tigers' salary cap following the addition of Tamou.

Still another 3 spots to fill if we sign JAC.

 

[TheDaBoss]

I’ve never seen Simpkin play so I googled him ..


Who is the dude pictured with the deformed face ?

U rang?

 

[Masterton]

Grant is going back to the storm

Two months ago i would have given my right arm to keep Grant. After seeing Lidsy's improvement, I'd only give two fingers.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Grant is going back to the storm

Two months ago i would have given my right arm to keep Grant. After seeing Lidsy's improvement, I'd only give two fingers.

Russell May have been on to something.

 

[BAGNF05]

Everyone has recency bias with grant . He’s a great player for sure , but I say again , by all accounts and those in the know , Simpkin is better . We just have to be patient. I rate grant as well , but we have to be careful how we play this.we shouldn’t be breaking the bank for him, and potentially ruining a good business relationship with the storm. Because dummy half is just not a position of need for us. In saying that if we do snap him up I’ll be all for it .its a balancing act . I personally think the burton signing could and should be our number 1 ,as well as Staines/JAC or both. If we could come out of this offseason , with burton , hetherington, jac ,and Tamou, as well as stefano, that’s a massive upgrade in quality .

Don’t confuse potential with actual class, Harry is an out and out gun, the others might be.

 

[fibrodreaming]

There is an article by James Phelps on page 102 of today’s Telegraph which states that if Addo- Carr signs with Tigers it will exhaust the tigers’ salary cap following the addition of Tamou.

The DT were saying only a few weeks ago that we had only $300k left in our cap for 2021. Now they are saying, what, around $900k (Tamou + JAC). They obviously have not got a clue.

 

[Moh]

I think a lot of people have forgotten what a great player Liddle is, personally I think he has more to offer the club then Grant it’s just unfortunate for Jacob injuries have held him back.

While I agree about how good Liddle is, I don't think anyone can compare to Grant.

In fact, and maybe because it hurts that he is so temporary, I don't think people realise how good Grant is.

I'm glad we have Liddle, and the potential of another superstar in Simpkin to soften the blow - and do agree we shouldn't be spending here.

 

[JC99]

I think a lot of people have forgotten what a great player Liddle is, personally I think he has more to offer the club then Grant it’s just unfortunate for Jacob injuries have held him back.

While I agree about how good Liddle is, I don't think anyone can compare to Grant.

In fact, and maybe because it hurts that he is so temporary, I don't think people realise how good Grant is.

I'm glad we have Liddle, and the potential of another superstar in Simpkin to soften the blow - and do agree we shouldn't be spending here.

Grant will be the Australian hooker for a good while. Unless Liddle or Simpkin get that good then they won’t be as good as Grant. First season and he’s a top 3 hooker imagine when he’s starting at storm...