The merry-go-around begins

[Shredder]

So I just heard that Myles has been released by Manly to join the storm immediatly - perhaps an early salary cap clearing move?

It may have just begun.

Chooks have also released SKD. Looks like the drugs thing is also the same as above. No hard drugs in his system is the word after the tests. Just using it as an excuse.

Its interesting times ahead.

 

[leaguelegend21]

I'd take SKD. Apparently he took a drug test to prove that the coke he was caught with he was only holding for a friend. A stupid merkin nonetheless but I wouldn't mind him at the Tiges on the cheap.

 

[Shredder]

Agreed LL21 - hes a great player would add experience to our backline and plays tough.

 

[Tiger05]

I'm at the stage now where I think we need players better than SKD.

 

[Shredder]

Is that right 05?

Like whom? That are off contract?

Im not talking about this year - this year is a right off.

 

[Crazyperpman]

Guaranteed SKD will drop the pen at least twice when he tries to sign the contract.

No Thanks.

 

[Tiger05]

Is that right 05?

Like whom? That are off contract?

Im not talking about this year - this year is a right off.

I'd rather not sign anyone. Leave money in the till and wait for a better opportunity.

 

[Clifferd]

We still have a massive job signing wise - apparently we still have 10-12 spots to fill?

We can't wait too long otherwise we would be scraping from the bottom of the barrell

 

[Shredder]

Cliff, by my count we have 5 spots left and plenty of cash in the bank.
Given how the team has come / is coming together I would like to see two regular first grade forwards and three depth forwards.
Looks like for once, we will already have some good depth in the backs next year.

 

[Clifferd]

Cliff, by my count we have 5 spots left and plenty of cash in the bank.
Given how the team has come / is coming together I would like to see two regular first grade forwards and three depth forwards.
Looks like for once, we will already have some good depth in the backs next year.

Hmmm maybe our spree has been bigger than I thought haha

I will literally cringe if I see more back signings though. Our forward depth is looking a little thin so hopefully atleast 3/4 of our remaining signings are forwards

 

[Radical Rat]

There was talk of us making an offer for Brenton Lawrence as Manly have given him permission to look around.

IMO he'd be a very handy bloke for our prop rotation. Just have to keep him on the park.

 

[Tiger Ted]

Cliff, by my count we have 5 spots left and plenty of cash in the bank.
Given how the team has come / is coming together I would like to see two regular first grade forwards and three depth forwards.
Looks like for once, we will already have some good depth in the backs next year.

Yep we definitely need more quality forwards as @ the moment we don't have sufficient no.of forwards for us to b a genuine finals contender in'18.

We should obviously improve markedly due to the shrewd recruits & an off season under IC but for us to massively improve our ability to make the 8 next yr our forward depth is still a concern !

 

[Shredder]

For forwards we are OK with run on - but its the same story of our bench then letting us now.

Someone like Brenton Lawrence would be outstanding.

Given we will probably continue to go with two hookers and that we signed Twal who will get some game time, that means we still have two bench forward spots.

 

[Clifferd]

We might need another quality prop imo

if PAcker goes down long term I fear we could be in the shits, and having to ask Tatola/Twal/Felise step up would be a big ask

In that case Ava Fun guy would have been pretty useful to hold onto

 

[Shredder]

Yep - Im calling 2 to cover injuries. (at least we wont need to cover origin anymore).
Im also hoping that Sue steps up with a more quality pack around him.

 

[Tiger Ted]

I'm very interested in seeing how some of the state cup forwards go when given a chance in the NRL like Eisenhuth this week & Tatola hopefully soon.

 

[Vozzy]

That big forward for Melbourne Solomona is off contract wpuld be great off the bench.

 

[Shredder]

Im looking forward to our youngsters coming through as well. I just want to be competitive next year and also, Im kinda sick of hearing the word "potential" used around our team

 

[Tiger Ted]

With this moronic club potential is synonymous with disappointment overpaid self entitled & ego !

 

[Shredder]

TT I think it doesnt always start like that. I mean, Lawrence has been nothing but a clubman. Benji was fine for years.

Its just this current lot.