Matt Lodge Joins West Tigers

[Old Time Tiger]

Reported as joining WT from the Storm.
In 2013 NYC team of the year.
A prop.

Anyone recall seeing him go round?

 

[ek999]

Does like to write naughty things on his wrist tape is all I know

 

[TYGA]

Made storms top 25, u16's-18's Orin and australian schoolboys. 193cms and 109 kgs so is big enough. Just a dimwit.


http://www.melbournestorm.com.au/content/storm/club/team/profiles/matthew-lodge.html

http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/...lls-foul-of-nrl-judiciary-20140505-zr52d.html

 

[Noa]

Highly promising but potentially one of the games all-time great wankers. Very happy the Storm got rid of him. Best thing for him would be for Adam Blair to beat the shit out of him every few days.

 

[ek999]

Lurking in the Carpark

Which talented young player who changed clubs recently did so after threatening to deck his coach?The fiery forward wasn’t happy at being overlooked for a top grade spot and offered to take the coach outside. Not surprisingly, he was told the next day his services are no longer required – and he can consider himself fortunate that he was picked up by another club unaware of the drama only a few days later. Despite the player being 20 kilos heavier and 30 years younger, my spies would still have backed the coach had the pair decided to settle the matter in the car park.



http://www.sportal.com.au/league/nr...umour-file---monday/6mrp4q5pv4961p6qhjpayye1h

 

[Tiger05]

I love comments like my spies would have backed the coach. What is he a ninja or something ?

 

[TYGA]

Lurking in the Carpark

Which talented young player who changed clubs recently did so after threatening to deck his coach?The fiery forward wasn?t happy at being overlooked for a top grade spot and offered to take the coach outside. Not surprisingly, he was told the next day his services are no longer required ? and he can consider himself fortunate that he was picked up by another club unaware of the drama only a few days later. Despite the player being 20 kilos heavier and 30 years younger, my spies would still have backed the coach had the pair decided to settle the matter in the car park.



http://www.sportal.com.au/league/nr...umour-file---monday/6mrp4q5pv4961p6qhjpayye1h

Did this bloke threaten to take Bellamy out to the Carpark? Good signing then shows some balls.

 

[The Rosco]

Did this bloke threaten to take Bellamy out to the Carpark? Good signing then shows some balls.

. . . And he can spell.

 

[Tigerm]

From the above stories, you would suspect he is a short term signing.

 

[The Charlatan]

It would be hard playing under a coach like Bellamy. Has a cardiac every time he sits in the coaches box, could you imagine what he'd be like in the dressing room?

 

[ek999]

Did this bloke threaten to take Bellamy out to the Carpark? Good signing then shows some balls.

It's a horrible attitude. Will he want to fight Potter too if he doesn't play him in first grade. merkin needs to grow up

 

[Tigers Tale]

Don't know how I feel about this signing. His size is a bonus and so too his apparent aggression. I suppose he was cheap but I'd rather we buy a gun second rower. Anyway, I guess this solves the secret of the message on his wristband during the 20's SOO....his love for Bellamy.

 

[gordsy]

Anyway, I guess this solves the secret of the message on his wristband during the 20's SOO....his love for Bellamy.

I read in the papers the message on the wristband read "be a ruthless c#$t".
Can anyone confirm this ??

 

[WT Unity]

Do we need another forward? If all of the following are available then it would appear we are definitely overstocked - Galloway, Woods, Blair, Taupau, Ava, Gavet, Patterson, Fulton, Bodene, Sue, Sironen, Halatau, Sikauaola (that's 13 first grade capable forwards not counting Robbie) plus an up and comer in Nathan Brown, plus we got Santi back plus Buchanen. He'd better be something special or free (or both).

I'd hate to be at training if a game of forwards v backs was called - the backs would be outnumbered!

 

[gronkathon]

Forwards are where you want to have numbers.

Bar a few key cogs it should be about rotating in the parts that give you the best cap figure and spend money on strike

 

[madunit]

Do we need another forward? If all of the following are available then it would appear we are definitely overstocked - Galloway, Woods, Blair, Taupau, Ava, Gavet, Patterson, Fulton, Bodene, Sue, Sironen, Halatau, Sikauaola (that's 13 first grade capable forwards not counting Robbie) plus an up and comer in Nathan Brown, plus we got Santi back plus Buchanen. He'd better be something special or free (or both).

I'd hate to be at training if a game of forwards v backs was called - the backs would be outnumbered!

Paterson and Thompson have yet to be retained for 2015. Akoula while has a bootload of potential, needs to work on his game, especially his defence.

Forwards in the 17
Woods
Galloway
Fulton
Sironen
Blair
Taupau
Seumanufagai
Sue
Gavet

Depth
Buchanan
Brown
Santi
Akoula
Halatau

I think with forwards, you can't have too many especially quality depth players. A good rotational policy should see them all get a similar amount of game time and reduce the number of injuries (and impact of injuries when they occur) which is a great idea.

We have a dramatic shortage in quality players who can cover Brooks and Farah for the next year or two and that's a worry.

And lacking in a quality Fullback. Rowe is a decent enough back up, but he's not a regular starter.

 

[magpie guy]

Sounds like a cheap pick-up for forward depth and it is extremely difficult to have too many props. His attitude seems a bit iffy though and there is a fine line between being aggressive and being a hot-headed liability. Our squad seems to be sitting on the right side of this at the moment. Lets hope he has learnt a bit of a lesson and has some cool heads around him.

 

[Shanghai Charlie]

Just a kid. Dont judge too quick.

Two issues....had a motivation on his wrist in junior Origin..... Big deal.
Wanted to punch out Bellamy. Who wouldnt? Cant blame him for that.

 

[Noa]

Thats not all he's been pulled up for.

The other stuff would get him in more trouble, but he's young and from Penrith, so plenty of time and room to grow.