Spud_Murphy
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@Snake said in [Tigers tell Reynolds he's free to find a new club](/post/1035385) said:
Then take the number 7 off his back and get a leader.
Tigers tell Reynolds he's free to find a new club
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Then take the number 7 off his back and get a leader.
So Brooks is a running Half Back, then why does he go missing and doesn't run. Please dont talk about his management skills because he has only panic mode when the game is on the line. As i have said before if Josh is healthy get him back and let him make the moves like Maloney from now until the end of the season. Sorry I Love Benji But he is not our future now, 300 Games and out as far as i am concerned.
We paid the money for Reynolds and if he is fit lets see how he goes until his contract is up, while looking for a future young local (if possible) 5/8 - half for the future.
We paid the money for Reynolds and if he is fit lets see how he goes until his contract is up, while looking for a future young local (if possible) 5/8 - half for the future.
ElleryHanley
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Ivan Cleary has said he has no interest in Josh.
He has also knocked back Ben and Packer this season also.•••
••• whilst rolling around on the floor, laughing hysterically...
He has also knocked back Ben and Packer this season also.•••
••• whilst rolling around on the floor, laughing hysterically...
jirskyr
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@Cultured_Bogan said in [Tigers tell Reynolds he's free to find a new club](/post/1035375) said:
I agree. I thought Reynolds was a decent signing, after being knocked back by Widdop. Both players are struggling to stay on the field.
The whole outlook changed somewhat when Benji signed 4 months after Reynolds, then changed dramatically when Reynolds strained his hammy just before Rd 1 2018. Benji took his chance and hasn't looked back. I still think Benji is playing well enough to warrant another season and I have limited concerns. In fact I'd argue that Benji is more consistent, though less brilliant, than he has ever been playing for the Tigers.
Grub on the other hand can still be a good #6 and possibly a brilliant #14. I can see good outcomes bringing his energy and running game off the bench, with a little hooking and backup for the halves. He can defend just fine and is willing to put his body on the line. For the salary, #14 is probably not the best fit, but for the type of player, I think he fits very well.
But obviously we can all see that Grub simply can't keep himself on the field. Put him in the middle and he busts his shoulder, put him in the halves and he pulls his hammies. Put him on the bench and you have to drop Liddle, which becomes a problem because Liddle is our current long-term hooker prospect and needs time in FG.
So you end up with Grub being a very capable player, whose body has been failing him and not playing at such a high level to oust the incumbents, who themselves are playing reasonable well (Benji and Liddle).
TheDaBoss
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Sad to leave Tigers, Reynolds open to Bulldogs homecoming
Author
Michael Chammas
Chief Reporter
Timestamp
Thu 18 Jul 2019, 02:40 PM
No one is more disappointed in Josh Reynolds’ contribution to the Wests Tigers than the man himself.
However, speaking for the first time since being told he is free to find a new club, Reynolds admits he understands the Tigers’ decision to show him the door.
"In a weird way I knew it was coming," Reynolds told NRL.com when asked about his conversation with coach Michael Maguire.
"But to actually hear it from Madge’s mouth was pretty tough. More to the fact because I just haven’t been able to prove myself at this club. I know a lot of people will be frustrated with the input I have had at this club, and rightly so, but there’s no one more frustrated than myself.
"This club gave me an opportunity to set up my life post footy with the deal they gave me, and all I wanted to do was repay them with consistent footy and help build a winning culture like the club I had been at previously. Unfortunately it just hasn’t panned out that way."
As revealed by NRL.com on Wednesday night, the Tigers have granted Reynolds permission to negotiate with rival clubs after club legend Benji Marshall indicated he would likely play on for another season.
Reynolds still has two-and-a-bit years to run on his contract with the Tigers and has every right to remain at the club on a lucrative deal.
However he’s indicated he will help free up salary cap space for the club and look for a new home in 2020.
The Bulldogs have struggled in the halves since his departure at the end of 2017, going through several playmakers under Dean Pay.
Reynolds’s energy and commitment is just what the Bulldogs need, especially as they look rebuild their roster.
The 30-year-old’s love for his old club hasn’t wavered and he would love nothing more than to return to Belmore, but understands the club still has Kieran Foran, Jack Cogger, Brandon Wakeham and Lachlan Lewis on the books.
"Canterbury will always be home, regardless of which jersey I’m wearing," he said
"They did so much for me when I was a junior, and I’ll never forget that. The reality is, I never wanted to leave in the first place. You saw how emotional I was when I left.
"One of the proudest moments of my career was hearing 'Reynolds' being chanted by thousands of fans at Belmore. You never forget those moments. I grew up in the area, my mum still lives there and I drive past there every morning. It’s a place I’ll always hold close to my heart.
"I’m not going to lie, in a perfect world I get to finish my career where it all started because I’ve seen how much it means to Robbie [Farah] and Benji and they are having the time of their lives. But there’s also a part of me that’s a realist, and I know that if I want to play in the NRL again, I might have to wear another jersey."
Reynolds has been dogged by injury during his stint at the Tigers, limited to just nine games in two seasons.
The reality is, I never wanted to leave in the first place.
Josh Reynolds
He’s also found himself in the Canterbury Cup ranks behind Marshall, but the former NSW Origin series winner has tried to see the positives in every situation.
"I’m not going to lie, there are times when you question why you have to play reserve grade," he said.
"But when I go home and sit down and think about it, I realise there’s no shame in playing second fiddle to Benji Marshall – a guy who will go down as one of the greatest five-eighths to ever play the game.
"As a rugby league fan it’s great to see him back where he belongs, and unfortunately I’m the one who had to make way for that to happen.
"Am I angry? No. Am I frustrated? No. Do I still feel like I have a lot more to give in my NRL career, yes. If anything this is the hungriest I have ever been to prove to no one but myself that I’ve still got what it takes.
"I still have a contract here. And whether I'm playing for the Magpies or the Tigers, my mentality and commitment won't change."
Reynolds has nothing but admiration for the Tigers. He hasn’t kicked stones despite his demotion to the second-tier competition and was willing to bide his time trying to get back in the NRL.
However he realises it’s in the club’s best interest – and his own – for him to try and move on.
"I never once asked to leave the club, because I signed a deal and I owed it to them to see that out as loyalty means the world to me. But if the club feels it’s in their best interest for me to move on, then who am I just to stay here for the wrong reasons.
"It’s well documented that I’m on a decent contract, but that hasn’t given me the happiness that I want.
"What I want is to be happy because I’m playing regular NRL and contributing the way I still believe I can. Ever since I’ve been a kid I’ve looked forward to the weekend to be able to run out on to the field and have fun with my mates and that hasn’t changed. Nine games in two years, that’s killed me."
Author
Michael Chammas
Chief Reporter
Timestamp
Thu 18 Jul 2019, 02:40 PM
No one is more disappointed in Josh Reynolds’ contribution to the Wests Tigers than the man himself.
However, speaking for the first time since being told he is free to find a new club, Reynolds admits he understands the Tigers’ decision to show him the door.
"In a weird way I knew it was coming," Reynolds told NRL.com when asked about his conversation with coach Michael Maguire.
"But to actually hear it from Madge’s mouth was pretty tough. More to the fact because I just haven’t been able to prove myself at this club. I know a lot of people will be frustrated with the input I have had at this club, and rightly so, but there’s no one more frustrated than myself.
"This club gave me an opportunity to set up my life post footy with the deal they gave me, and all I wanted to do was repay them with consistent footy and help build a winning culture like the club I had been at previously. Unfortunately it just hasn’t panned out that way."
As revealed by NRL.com on Wednesday night, the Tigers have granted Reynolds permission to negotiate with rival clubs after club legend Benji Marshall indicated he would likely play on for another season.
Reynolds still has two-and-a-bit years to run on his contract with the Tigers and has every right to remain at the club on a lucrative deal.
However he’s indicated he will help free up salary cap space for the club and look for a new home in 2020.
The Bulldogs have struggled in the halves since his departure at the end of 2017, going through several playmakers under Dean Pay.
Reynolds’s energy and commitment is just what the Bulldogs need, especially as they look rebuild their roster.
The 30-year-old’s love for his old club hasn’t wavered and he would love nothing more than to return to Belmore, but understands the club still has Kieran Foran, Jack Cogger, Brandon Wakeham and Lachlan Lewis on the books.
"Canterbury will always be home, regardless of which jersey I’m wearing," he said
"They did so much for me when I was a junior, and I’ll never forget that. The reality is, I never wanted to leave in the first place. You saw how emotional I was when I left.
"One of the proudest moments of my career was hearing 'Reynolds' being chanted by thousands of fans at Belmore. You never forget those moments. I grew up in the area, my mum still lives there and I drive past there every morning. It’s a place I’ll always hold close to my heart.
"I’m not going to lie, in a perfect world I get to finish my career where it all started because I’ve seen how much it means to Robbie [Farah] and Benji and they are having the time of their lives. But there’s also a part of me that’s a realist, and I know that if I want to play in the NRL again, I might have to wear another jersey."
Reynolds has been dogged by injury during his stint at the Tigers, limited to just nine games in two seasons.
The reality is, I never wanted to leave in the first place.
Josh Reynolds
He’s also found himself in the Canterbury Cup ranks behind Marshall, but the former NSW Origin series winner has tried to see the positives in every situation.
"I’m not going to lie, there are times when you question why you have to play reserve grade," he said.
"But when I go home and sit down and think about it, I realise there’s no shame in playing second fiddle to Benji Marshall – a guy who will go down as one of the greatest five-eighths to ever play the game.
"As a rugby league fan it’s great to see him back where he belongs, and unfortunately I’m the one who had to make way for that to happen.
"Am I angry? No. Am I frustrated? No. Do I still feel like I have a lot more to give in my NRL career, yes. If anything this is the hungriest I have ever been to prove to no one but myself that I’ve still got what it takes.
"I still have a contract here. And whether I'm playing for the Magpies or the Tigers, my mentality and commitment won't change."
Reynolds has nothing but admiration for the Tigers. He hasn’t kicked stones despite his demotion to the second-tier competition and was willing to bide his time trying to get back in the NRL.
However he realises it’s in the club’s best interest – and his own – for him to try and move on.
"I never once asked to leave the club, because I signed a deal and I owed it to them to see that out as loyalty means the world to me. But if the club feels it’s in their best interest for me to move on, then who am I just to stay here for the wrong reasons.
"It’s well documented that I’m on a decent contract, but that hasn’t given me the happiness that I want.
"What I want is to be happy because I’m playing regular NRL and contributing the way I still believe I can. Ever since I’ve been a kid I’ve looked forward to the weekend to be able to run out on to the field and have fun with my mates and that hasn’t changed. Nine games in two years, that’s killed me."
jirskyr
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I can certainly appreciate Grub's frankness when interviewed, as well as his positive and realistic outlook. Rarely do you hear players acknowledge they are on good deals financially but are disappointed in their on-field output. Also refreshing that he acknowledges both his old and current clubs.
GNR4LIFE
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Surely going home to the Dogs is on the cards. Just a matter of how much they want to squeeze out of us. Ironic, given they're paying half of Mbye's contract.
weststigers
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I can’t see Reynolds getting interest from any club.
He just doesn’t spend enough time on the park to take the risk.
Hoping for a miracle in relation to Reynolds, Matulino, Packer and McQueen to free up much needed space.
He just doesn’t spend enough time on the park to take the risk.
Hoping for a miracle in relation to Reynolds, Matulino, Packer and McQueen to free up much needed space.
Wow, from the horses mouth. So it's definitely been discussed then.
Madge
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@Sart0ri the most recent article posted might answer your statement about when there is an official comment made by the club... the guy himself has said it.
cochise
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@weststigers said in [Tigers tell Reynolds he's free to find a new club](/post/1035411) said:
I can see a club taking him for between $250-350k
851
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@hobbo1 said in [Tigers tell Reynolds he's free to find a new club](/post/1035248) said:
Bang on Hobbo, I have been saying this all year, but some people are happy with all this nostalgia
851
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@happy_tiger said in [Tigers tell Reynolds he's free to find a new club](/post/1035260) said:
They have a fair few halves up there, we could take one surely, and Roberts kicks goals as well, and would be a far better option in 2020 than Benji, but I agree with Hobbo, a fit Reynolds would be better than Benji
851
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This bloke deserves better
https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/07/18/sad-to-leave-tigers-reynolds-open-to-bulldogs-homecoming/
Sad to leave Tigers, Reynolds open to Bulldogs homecoming
Author
Michael Chammas
Chief Reporter
Timestamp
Thu 18 Jul 2019, 02:40 PM
No one is more disappointed in Josh Reynolds’ contribution to the Wests Tigers than the man himself.
However, speaking for the first time since being told he is free to find a new club, Reynolds admits he understands the Tigers’ decision to show him the door.
"In a weird way I knew it was coming," Reynolds told NRL.com when asked about his conversation with coach Michael Maguire.
"But to actually hear it from Madge’s mouth was pretty tough. More to the fact because I just haven’t been able to prove myself at this club. I know a lot of people will be frustrated with the input I have had at this club, and rightly so, but there’s no one more frustrated than myself.
"This club gave me an opportunity to set up my life post footy with the deal they gave me, and all I wanted to do was repay them with consistent footy and help build a winning culture like the club I had been at previously. Unfortunately it just hasn’t panned out that way."
As revealed by NRL.com on Wednesday night, the Tigers have granted Reynolds permission to negotiate with rival clubs after club legend Benji Marshall indicated he would likely play on for another season.
Reynolds still has two-and-a-bit years to run on his contract with the Tigers and has every right to remain at the club on a lucrative deal.
However he’s indicated he will help free up salary cap space for the club and look for a new home in 2020.
The Bulldogs have struggled in the halves since his departure at the end of 2017, going through several playmakers under Dean Pay.
Reynolds’s energy and commitment is just what the Bulldogs need, especially as they look rebuild their roster.
The 30-year-old’s love for his old club hasn’t wavered and he would love nothing more than to return to Belmore, but understands the club still has Kieran Foran, Jack Cogger, Brandon Wakeham and Lachlan Lewis on the books.
"Canterbury will always be home, regardless of which jersey I’m wearing," he said
"They did so much for me when I was a junior, and I’ll never forget that. The reality is, I never wanted to leave in the first place. You saw how emotional I was when I left.
"One of the proudest moments of my career was hearing 'Reynolds' being chanted by thousands of fans at Belmore. You never forget those moments. I grew up in the area, my mum still lives there and I drive past there every morning. It’s a place I’ll always hold close to my heart.
"I’m not going to lie, in a perfect world I get to finish my career where it all started because I’ve seen how much it means to Robbie [Farah] and Benji and they are having the time of their lives. But there’s also a part of me that’s a realist, and I know that if I want to play in the NRL again, I might have to wear another jersey."
Reynolds has been dogged by injury during his stint at the Tigers, limited to just nine games in two seasons.
The reality is, I never wanted to leave in the first place.
Josh Reynolds
He’s also found himself in the Canterbury Cup ranks behind Marshall, but the former NSW Origin series winner has tried to see the positives in every situation.
"I’m not going to lie, there are times when you question why you have to play reserve grade," he said.
"But when I go home and sit down and think about it, I realise there’s no shame in playing second fiddle to Benji Marshall – a guy who will go down as one of the greatest five-eighths to ever play the game.
"As a rugby league fan it’s great to see him back where he belongs, and unfortunately I’m the one who had to make way for that to happen.
"Am I angry? No. Am I frustrated? No. Do I still feel like I have a lot more to give in my NRL career, yes. If anything this is the hungriest I have ever been to prove to no one but myself that I’ve still got what it takes.
"I still have a contract here. And whether I'm playing for the Magpies or the Tigers, my mentality and commitment won't change."
Reynolds has nothing but admiration for the Tigers. He hasn’t kicked stones despite his demotion to the second-tier competition and was willing to bide his time trying to get back in the NRL.
Tigers pivot Josh Reynolds.
©Nathan Hopkins/NRL Photos
However he realises it’s in the club’s best interest – and his own – for him to try and move on.
"I never once asked to leave the club, because I signed a deal and I owed it to them to see that out as loyalty means the world to me. But if the club feels it’s in their best interest for me to move on, then who am I just to stay here for the wrong reasons.
"It’s well documented that I’m on a decent contract, but that hasn’t given me the happiness that I want.
"What I want is to be happy because I’m playing regular NRL and contributing the way I still believe I can. Ever since I’ve been a kid I’ve looked forward to the weekend to be able to run out on to the field and have fun with my mates and that hasn’t changed. Nine games in two years, that’s killed me."
https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/07/18/sad-to-leave-tigers-reynolds-open-to-bulldogs-homecoming/
Sad to leave Tigers, Reynolds open to Bulldogs homecoming
Author
Michael Chammas
Chief Reporter
Timestamp
Thu 18 Jul 2019, 02:40 PM
No one is more disappointed in Josh Reynolds’ contribution to the Wests Tigers than the man himself.
However, speaking for the first time since being told he is free to find a new club, Reynolds admits he understands the Tigers’ decision to show him the door.
"In a weird way I knew it was coming," Reynolds told NRL.com when asked about his conversation with coach Michael Maguire.
"But to actually hear it from Madge’s mouth was pretty tough. More to the fact because I just haven’t been able to prove myself at this club. I know a lot of people will be frustrated with the input I have had at this club, and rightly so, but there’s no one more frustrated than myself.
"This club gave me an opportunity to set up my life post footy with the deal they gave me, and all I wanted to do was repay them with consistent footy and help build a winning culture like the club I had been at previously. Unfortunately it just hasn’t panned out that way."
As revealed by NRL.com on Wednesday night, the Tigers have granted Reynolds permission to negotiate with rival clubs after club legend Benji Marshall indicated he would likely play on for another season.
Reynolds still has two-and-a-bit years to run on his contract with the Tigers and has every right to remain at the club on a lucrative deal.
However he’s indicated he will help free up salary cap space for the club and look for a new home in 2020.
The Bulldogs have struggled in the halves since his departure at the end of 2017, going through several playmakers under Dean Pay.
Reynolds’s energy and commitment is just what the Bulldogs need, especially as they look rebuild their roster.
The 30-year-old’s love for his old club hasn’t wavered and he would love nothing more than to return to Belmore, but understands the club still has Kieran Foran, Jack Cogger, Brandon Wakeham and Lachlan Lewis on the books.
"Canterbury will always be home, regardless of which jersey I’m wearing," he said
"They did so much for me when I was a junior, and I’ll never forget that. The reality is, I never wanted to leave in the first place. You saw how emotional I was when I left.
"One of the proudest moments of my career was hearing 'Reynolds' being chanted by thousands of fans at Belmore. You never forget those moments. I grew up in the area, my mum still lives there and I drive past there every morning. It’s a place I’ll always hold close to my heart.
"I’m not going to lie, in a perfect world I get to finish my career where it all started because I’ve seen how much it means to Robbie [Farah] and Benji and they are having the time of their lives. But there’s also a part of me that’s a realist, and I know that if I want to play in the NRL again, I might have to wear another jersey."
Reynolds has been dogged by injury during his stint at the Tigers, limited to just nine games in two seasons.
The reality is, I never wanted to leave in the first place.
Josh Reynolds
He’s also found himself in the Canterbury Cup ranks behind Marshall, but the former NSW Origin series winner has tried to see the positives in every situation.
"I’m not going to lie, there are times when you question why you have to play reserve grade," he said.
"But when I go home and sit down and think about it, I realise there’s no shame in playing second fiddle to Benji Marshall – a guy who will go down as one of the greatest five-eighths to ever play the game.
"As a rugby league fan it’s great to see him back where he belongs, and unfortunately I’m the one who had to make way for that to happen.
"Am I angry? No. Am I frustrated? No. Do I still feel like I have a lot more to give in my NRL career, yes. If anything this is the hungriest I have ever been to prove to no one but myself that I’ve still got what it takes.
"I still have a contract here. And whether I'm playing for the Magpies or the Tigers, my mentality and commitment won't change."
Reynolds has nothing but admiration for the Tigers. He hasn’t kicked stones despite his demotion to the second-tier competition and was willing to bide his time trying to get back in the NRL.
Tigers pivot Josh Reynolds.
©Nathan Hopkins/NRL Photos
However he realises it’s in the club’s best interest – and his own – for him to try and move on.
"I never once asked to leave the club, because I signed a deal and I owed it to them to see that out as loyalty means the world to me. But if the club feels it’s in their best interest for me to move on, then who am I just to stay here for the wrong reasons.
"It’s well documented that I’m on a decent contract, but that hasn’t given me the happiness that I want.
"What I want is to be happy because I’m playing regular NRL and contributing the way I still believe I can. Ever since I’ve been a kid I’ve looked forward to the weekend to be able to run out on to the field and have fun with my mates and that hasn’t changed. Nine games in two years, that’s killed me."
851
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@Snake said in [Tigers tell Reynolds he's free to find a new club](/post/1035294) said:
The problem is Benji doesn't play reserves, how many reserve grade games has he played since he come back, zero, that is why I want him gone, that and he is holding Brooks back
@cochise said in [Tigers tell Reynolds he's free to find a new club](/post/1035417) said:
I reckon he ends up back at the Bulldogs.
