Player Movements / Rumours 2011/2012

[Ari Gold]

Rumour has it he will be released so he can play for the sharks this year. Panthers have already hit the limit on their salary cap so can't bring any new players into the squad, so releasing gordon would give them a bit of breathing room

How is it even possible for them to be near the cap. That's like me winning Lotto and saying I spent it all on furniture, then seeing stuff from the reject shop in my house.

And speaking of shopping at the reject shop, that's exactly what the Tigers have done.

 

[Coxy]

How is it even possible for them to be near the cap. That's like me winning Lotto and saying I spent it all on furniture, then seeing stuff from the reject shop in my house.

And speaking of shopping at the reject shop, that's exactly what the Tigers have done.

Nice

 

[Big Pete]

I don't mind both signings actually, as long as they came on the cheap.

Both players have potential but were either affected by bad coaching (Thompson) or didn't kick on in a complacent environment (Pettybourne).

Reckon the loss of Thompson reflects poorly on the Titans. Another one of their star 'rookies' they've talked up since before their inception and he's had to leave because his career is going nowhere fast.

In saying all that, will they adequately replace Ellis? Survey says....No.

 

[Ari Gold]

I'll concede that Pettybourne has shown some promising glimpses in the past, but I struggle to even recall a single moment where I thought, gee, that Bodene Thompson kid has potential.

 

[Big Pete]

Thought he had a couple of promising games off the bench for the Tits in 2010 & he was one of the better juniors coming through.

Worth a punt IMO.

 

[Porthoz]

You often see players going from fringe first graders to world beaters after moving to a different team. Not saying that it will be the case here, but I do recognise potential in both players. (more so Pettybourne)

 

[Jeba]

Thompson is shit. It never ceases to amaze me when I see him playing first grade. Gives hope to anybody really.

 

[ethos]

Agree with Jeb. Massive grub on the field too.

 

[mrslong]

Bodene Bodene BODENE BODEEEEENE

 

[shaneomac]

inu signed 3.5 years effective immediately with the dogs.

http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/...gs-for-rest-of-the-season-20120524-1z6b1.html

 

[Big Pete]

I like it too Rocky.

Dogs lack that combination of speed & size out-wide. Inu is the right fit because Des is the right coach.

 

[Kimlo]

It's a GREAT signing for the dogs.
They've had like 3-4 of their top line backs injured long term, Inu is going to be fantastic for their depth. Inu is talented no doubt about it he's just a douche. I reckon he's the sort of player who might just flourish under Des' coaching.

He is also a goal kicking option and they've lost two of their top line goal kickers. They would have got him for relatively cheap, if he comes good then they got a bargain.

 

[Coxy]

It's a GREAT signing for the dogs.
They've had like 3-4 of their top line backs injured long term, Inu is going to be fantastic for their depth. Inu is talented no doubt about it he's just a douche. I reckon he's the sort of player who might just flourish under Des' coaching.

He is also a goal kicking option and they've lost two of their top line goal kickers. They would have got him for relatively cheap, if he comes good then they got a bargain.

People said the same about Inu when he went to Cleary. Cleary's reputation to work with polynesian players etc. How did that work out for him?

I think Inu is a fatally flawed human being when it comes to playing sport at the highest level. Has a heart the size of a pea.

 

[Foordy]

Who's doing the recruiting at the Tigers? More terrible signings.

probable the same guy doing the recruiting at the eels :lol:

 

[Big Pete]

Was going to post a transfer list for everyone but then somebody pointed me out to this cool website that keeps track of all of it.

If you were in the dark like me, here it is...

http://www.zerotackle.com.au/

Really handy site if you want to play arm-chair coach.

 

[Big Pete]

Dean Whare to Penrith on a 2 year deal.

Whare & Brown, not bad Panthers. Not bad at all.

 

[Professor47]

Panthers are trying to roster up hard. Gus is a busy man.

Talkback radio claims that WB is trying to do the same thing. Not sure how reliable the source is.

 

[Bucking Beads]

All these clubs signing players yet the Broncos keep losing players and getting weaker.. Of course Jennings would be needed at Souths, are the centres they have got really much chop?? I'll be surprised if Tamou leaves the Cowboys.