Luke O'Donnell back in the NRL?

[@MarTiger]

Anyone else disappointed we aren't making a play for Luke? At the right price O'Donnell would be a nice pick up and add some mongrel and experience to the pack. The Sydney Roosters are amazingly in the market for another player as has been reported.

 

[Matchball]

God no.
We been there and done that.
We have new talent about to emerge so that's a another reason to say no.

 

[super_coach]

In days gone by we would buy players who best years were well and truly in the past and hope they would reinvent themselves. I would like to think under Potter we might head in another direction. Iam all for throwing plenty of cash at a player who is near his peak but Iam over the burnt out player trying to get one last contract at the expense of some very good young kids looking for a break

 

[jadtiger]

In days gone by we would buy players who best years were well and truly in the past and hope they would reinvent themselves. I would like to think under Potter we might head in another direction. Iam all for throwing plenty of cash at a player who is near his peak but Iam over the burnt out player trying to get one last contract at the expense of some very good young kids looking for a break

Agreed

 

[@MarTiger]

In days gone by we would buy players who best years were well and truly in the past and hope they would reinvent themselves. I would like to think under Potter we might head in another direction. Iam all for throwing plenty of cash at a player who is near his peak but Iam over the burnt out player trying to get one last contract at the expense of some very good young kids looking for a break

A good post. I mostly agree though still believe there are room for SOME veterans who have a positive impact on their team. 2012's version was Willie Mason.

 

[super_coach]

A good post. I mostly agree though still believe there are room for SOME veterans who have a positive impact on their team. 2012's version was Willie Mason.

I agree last year Big Willie was worth a punt. I also think last year a lot of our fringe talent was very green and we did have a massive injury toll. This year I think we are better placed even with Groat and the other guy out for a extended period.

 

[azsportza]

Sure it would be great to have a play at him, he performed well for Huddersfield this morning in their first round match for 2013.

But as stated, we have talent which we need to develop before we go seeking players from other clubs.

 

[magpie guy]

In days gone by we would buy players who best years were well and truly in the past and hope they would reinvent themselves. I would like to think under Potter we might head in another direction. Iam all for throwing plenty of cash at a player who is near his peak but Iam over the burnt out player trying to get one last contract at the expense of some very good young kids looking for a break

I agree with this. Additionally, ODonnell used to give away a LOT of penalties, more stupid ones even than Gibbs at his worst.

I am also sure that ODonnell has some lingering animosity towards the Tigers re: past contract issues and the whole Fulton and Gibbs "wishbone" tackle thing.

 

[Matchball]

I agree with this. Additionally, ODonnell used to give away a LOT of penalties, more stupid ones even than Gibbs at his worst.

I am also sure that ODonnell has some lingering animosity towards the Tigers re: past contract issues and the whole Fulton and Gibbs "wishbone" tackle thing.

He holds the record for most judiciary appearances as well as most suspended player in NRL history.

 

[innsaneink]

He holds the record for most dummy spit headlines as well

 

[Matchball]

He holds the record for most dummy spit headlines as well

So true. He spat the dummy about not being given a fair go here and ran to England.
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/luke-odonnell-signs-18m-deal/story-e6frexnr-1225894294842