Rumoured/Confirmed Signings and More Crap XX

[Gronk]

Better put a stop to his contract upgrade then. Get DA / BA on the Batphone stat.

 

[TheRam]

Ah, I love it when bigotry is combined with sheer lack of footy knowledge....

Bigotry my arse. Cultural differences are fact. It's just that most people are to scared to mention them in any way other then glowing terms, for fear of being labelled by liberals/apologists/ignorants such as you.

By the way, as I have stated before, there is nothing wrong with the cultural attitude of islander people and if anything, I actually like their happy go lucky, chilled disposition immensely. It is just that it is not suited to the demands of week in, week out NRL.

As for footy knowledge, we have all got opinions mate and I hardly think yours has been infallible.

 

[Jake the snake]

Oh and while I'm at it, I expect John Folau to be found out big time this week by the tigers. What he showed me last week was that sure he had a decent game for only his second game in first grade, but considering other then Inglis and Johnston, the other outside backs are hardly anything to write home about.

But what was most telling, was that in his positional play in attack, he was found wanting twice when if he was running onto the ball from a little deeper he would of scored. And attack is supposed to be his strength. Now don't give me the line that he was playing out of position, he has played enough on the wing in the lower grades, so should of known and anticipated the unfolding events. It was wing 101 basics.

Those Tiger outside backs with nice quick balls from Farah, Brooks and Moses, should sort him out real quick.

He is not a footballer or an athlete, he is just a bulldozer with a step. He has heaps to learn. I'm not sure if he will make it long term.

Yes, I, know, I know, it's only his second game, I am being to harsh, but I just have a feeling. Lets hope he turns into our version of Idris, same kind of player, but gets away with what little talent he has as a pure footballer or athlete, with sheer size and brutality.

He's not a winger that's why he was caught out.

 

[hindy111]

I agree with a lot of what Ram has to say
Ive watched tamou and gone well he can offload and every now and than does a good run but nost the time he is soft.
As far as the islander comments goes ...well only have too look at the warriors and how they bring in guys like hoffman and lillyman etc...
I think its changing thou.Island boys are getting more consitant nowdays.
But also look at nfl.66% of players are african american yet not one quaterbacks was in the top 10 qbr rating at end of season.What does that say??

As far as falou goes he did more then I exepected.Sure he is a brut but you can afford one of those in your team.Those two tries he scored I doubt many guys would of.The other aspects of his game he can work on.You cant teach brut strength!!

 

[Delboy]

Pretty sure you said DA handles recruitment ? Anyway BA or DA is way better than RAM.

No way did I suggest DA handles player matters, he is admin, my view that he should be kept a distance from personnel matters

 

[T.S Quint]

I agree with a lot of what Ram has to say
Ive watched tamou and gone well he can offload and every now and than does a good run but nost the time he is soft.
As far as the islander comments goes ...well only have too look at the warriors and how they bring in guys like hoffman and lillyman etc...
I think its changing thou.Island boys are getting more consitant nowdays.
But also look at nfl.66% of players are african american yet not one quaterbacks was in the top 10 qbr rating at end of season.What does that say??

As far as falou goes he did more then I exepected.Sure he is a brut but you can afford one of those in your team.Those two tries he scored I doubt many guys would of.The other aspects of his game he can work on.You cant teach brut strength!!

It says there aren't many black QB's.

 

[natheel]

Oh and while I'm at it, I expect John Folau to be found out big time this week by the tigers. What he showed me last week was that sure he had a decent game for only his second game in first grade, but considering other then Inglis and Johnston, the other outside backs are hardly anything to write home about.

But what was most telling, was that in his positional play in attack, he was found wanting twice when if he was running onto the ball from a little deeper he would of scored. And attack is supposed to be his strength. Now don't give me the line that he was playing out of position, he has played enough on the wing in the lower grades, so should of known and anticipated the unfolding events. It was wing 101 basics.

Those Tiger outside backs with nice quick balls from Farah, Brooks and Moses, should sort him out real quick.

He is not a footballer or an athlete, he is just a bulldozer with a step. He has heaps to learn. I'm not sure if he will make it long term.

Yes, I, know, I know, it's only his second game, I am being to harsh, but I just have a feeling. Lets hope he turns into our version of Idris, same kind of player, but gets away with what little talent he has as a pure footballer or athlete, with sheer size and brutality.

Centre is his preferred position so maybe he will be fine. Yes he was found out on the wing a bit but i think at centre he will show what he is really capable of.

Good test v Lawrence or Simona

Watching him for under 20's he seems to be the type of centre that likes to jam in quick on his man like Morgan was doing last week on Goodwin stopping those quick passes.

 

[Casper The Ghost]

Stop making excuses for a mentally soft gorilla who should be in the top 3 front rowers in the NRL for the majority of his career, based on his size, skill, footwork and what he can deliver at his best. And don't start me on some of his defensive lapses.

The guy is a joke. Would coach Arthur be able to sort out his mental weakness, who knows? So is he worth the risk? Only if he cam for around $250-300k. Anything more then that he isn't value for money considering the quality we already have at the club in the forwards.

Would he come for that sort of money? I doubt it, so for mine, he ain't worth it.

:shock:

I was addressing Hopoate @ Centre next season running off Foran..... :crazy:

Have you considered changing your psychotherapist Ram?
I'll be happy to come and support you mate.
Don't want to see your fragile brain crumble under such sensitive circumstances.

 

[Bigfella]

Casper v Ram.

Not sure who will win this one, but very confident that the loser will blame the Feeemasons or the Bankers.

 

[Casper The Ghost]

Oh and while I'm at it, I expect John Folau to be found out big time this week by the tigers. What he showed me last week was that sure he had a decent game for only his second game in first grade, b

When was his first game?
I thought against Soufs was his first game.
Please correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[Casper The Ghost]

Casper v Ram.

Not sure who will win this one, but very confident that the loser will blame the Feeemasons or the Bankers.

Ahhh, the dickhead commentator on the sideline appears again... :lol:

 

[Casper The Ghost]

Here is something to keep you distracted and out of the way BigDickFella.
I'll even throw in a box of dog biscuits for you to munch on.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

When was his first game?
I thought against Soufs was his first game.
Please correct me if I'm wrong.

He played against the Warriors but did f**k all.

 

[Casper The Ghost]

He played against the Warriors but did f**k all.

It's why I did not remember him playing

 

[eel speel]

Burty also mentors our 15/16 year olds at the academy who are living away from home.

They are in good hands.

Good on Burty for doing that. It all helps.

 

[not graham olling]

Agreed, is why I don't talk much about sauce anymore - it ain't worth it.
Only those in the know (1st parties) know - all else is mostly 3rd party speculation. Is why I asked the question to Stagger and to anyone else closer in on the know.

It seems that our growing winning culture now attracts players on less $$$ and 3rd party sponsorship in association with our club has improved and overall we're now able to compete against the $$$ might of the Roosters, Dogs, Broncos, News-Limited-Storm, etc.

Am just keen to know how the actual design work of Foran's contract looks. To see how it reflects our new winning culture - assuming there is no brown paper bags involved.

Interesting comments. Yes the clubs has turned the corner in the last 16 months, especially since Ricky left. And I agree that the 3rd party arrangements must have improved since Spags left because how else could you explain our roster improvement?

 

[not graham olling]

Pretty sure you said DA handles recruitment ? Anyway BA or DA is way better than RAM.

BA or DA or peter Sharp or the assistants, murp and gentle... I reckon they all got to have a say in who gets target for our team, and also what price they think he's worth. Our roster has improved because of all these guys IMHO

 

[I'm a loser baby...]

Here is something to keep you distracted and out of the way BigDickFella.
I'll even throw in a box of dog biscuits to much on.

You're right, Casper. She does have too much on.

 

[TheRam]

:shock:

I was addressing Hopoate @ Centre next season running off Foran..... :crazy:

Have you considered changing your psychotherapist Ram?
I'll be happy to come and support you mate.
Don't want to see your fragile brain crumble under such sensitive circumstances.

Sorry Casp, didn't mean to quote you there, fixed it now.

But I probably need that therapist though.

 

[TheRam]

Ahhh, the dickhead commentator on the sideline appears again... :lol:

Spot on Casp, but we better not razz him to much or he will want to snot both of us and I'm scared.