Player movements and rumours

Discussion in 'The Cesspit: Rugby League Discussion' started by Julian, Apr 7, 2009.

  1. Sultan Pepper HG Emm

    Any of you make any sense of this deep desire by the tiges not to let Brooks go?
     
  2. Lukic L Popovic

    He's the next joey johns thats why
     
  3. Magic AJ Parker

    If they don't let Brooks go can they still afford Bateman?

    I feel like Brooks is a serviceable half for a mid-table side if you can build a good spine around him. But with him chewing up 800k+ of the cap there's just no chance of that, shouldn't be on more than 300-400k max and should be playing a supporting half role.

    Smart call is to release him, reinvest that money into Bateman plus a replacement half or just play Douiehi there.

    If they release Hastings and keep Brooks they are cooked.
     
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  4. Sultan Pepper HG Emm

    I think this has been pretty clear for most of his career, kind of feels like Tigers aren't the club for him to be a le to play that role, so much water has passed under the bridge that if he's not one of the best on week in week out he'll be forever copping the criticism.

    To go to a new club with a new smaller contract would remove do much pressure. Seems like an ideal time to move him on given Tigers have Hastings, Douiehi and Laurie. With an improved pack, Api at 9 and Staines putting a bit of pressure on Laurie I feel like they've got a great chance to start fresh.


    Though they seem set on forever bringing back old players. I still tend to think Tedesco will finish his career there.
     
  5. Lukic L Popovic

    Our dumb fuck club could easily release Brooks to the Knights and then sign Frizell, Klemmer and Nathan Brown. Play Doueihi at 6, Hastings 7.

    1. Laurie
    2. Nofoaluma
    3. To'a
    4. Naden
    5. Maumalo
    6. Doueihi
    7. Hastings
    8. Klemmer
    9. Koroisau
    10. Ofahengaue
    11. Papali'i
    12. Frizell
    13. Brown

    14. Twal
    15. Utoikamanu
    16. Blore
    17. Nu Brown?? Some utility

    That backline is shit but that spine and pack are definitely good enough to fight for a spot in the 8.
     
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  6. Tartmaster AJ James

    I saw something saying that Bateman and Hastings didn't get on at Wigan, and they were gonna potentially get rid of Hastings to make Bateman happy.
    Which is ludicrous if so.
     
  7. Boobidy BJ Gemmell

    Would be a very Tigers thing to do.
     
  8. Sultan Pepper HG Emm

    Hastings gooooone
     
  9. jazman84 JM Eightyfour

    It's a trade to the Knights for Klemmer right?

    I don't really know how to feel about this, because both teams will come out with an improved side on paper. But the fact that these are the guys you are looking to trade is madness really.
     
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  10. Sultan Pepper HG Emm

    Mind boggling to think the Knights wanted Brooks... So they gave them Hastings.

    1. Laurie

    6. Doieihi
    7. Hastings

    Is such a better balance than having Brooks in there. Going to be that much extra pressure on Brooks now too.

    I actually do hope he and the Tigers get it together for the fans sake, the packs looking good, but geez it seems like they've let the wrong half go, with the call seeming to come from Sheens, the guy that fucked them over to started this run of mediocrity/sub mediocrity.
     
  11. Tartmaster AJ James

    Tigers gonna Tigers
     
  12. Sultan Pepper HG Emm

    What is the fascination with Ponga moving to 5/8th at Newcastle? Seen a few articles talking about it now they have Hastings for 7.

    He still seems so well suited to fullback to me, reminds me a bit of all the Hayne to halves talk.
     
  13. Magic AJ Parker

    I think it’s just a Rugby League thing where the half position is seen as more prestigious position. As soon as a fullback starts showing any sign of above average ball playing ability there’s always talks about moving them into the halves.

    Seeing it with the Roosters at the moment where there’s a strong opinion among a lot of fans that Suaalii should move into the centres this year because he’s wasted on the wing. As if averaging ~15 runs for 150m+ a game, skittling defenders on plays 1/2 for quick play the balls & being dominant aerially in offence and defence are just minor parts of the game. Compared to the modern day centre who gets 5-10 touches a game and is lucky if 2-3 of those touches are in positions where they can create something for themselves or their winger.

    I also don’t see why given Ponga’s HIA concerns over the past few years you’d want to move him into the front line and have him doing 25+ tackles per game.
     
  14. Magic AJ Parker

    Controversial take - I think David Klemmer became a bit of a stat padder at the Knights.

    Still think he’s a good signing for the Tigers, just don’t think he’s 800k good.

    Hastings is a very good signing for the Knights, I just see him being a really good fit up there and becoming a fan favourite pretty quickly.
     
  15. Boobidy BJ Gemmell

    Thems fighting words at Cribbert.
     
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  16. Cribbage RG Cribb

    Klemmer is the second best prop in the world tbh. Pushing #1.

    A total rapist. In a good way.
     
  17. jazman84 JM Eightyfour

    Bronson Xerri -> Dogs lol
     
  18. Boobidy BJ Gemmell

    Nathan Brown 1?
     
  19. Boobidy BJ Gemmell

    This cunt got fucking massive. Surely he is coming back as an edge?
     
  20. Magic AJ Parker

    1. Tapine
    2. Fonua-Blake
     

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