Rumoured / Confirmed Signings

[Stake Removed]

I agree Nicho needs a vet. The issue is compounded because Brailey, Trindall and WK are all quiet and still learning their trade.

Brailey is over 100 games
Wk is basically 100
By now they should know how to play.

Dylan Edwards at same time as wk was miles ahead.
Don't get me started on Brailey

 

[Weaponhead]

If Hynes needs a vet then he is not a marquee player and may as well be moved on. Won't happen as the club is all in and he is the face of the club and the game.

 

[Stake Removed]

If Hynes needs a vet then he is not a marquee player and may as well be moved on. Won't happen as the club is all in and he is the face of the club and the game.

I see more upside in Katoa at Dolphins then Hynes, and he has played a year less at half back in first grade and about 7 years younger

 

[cb4]

We need 4-5 signings to freshen up the squad.
Problem is we won't do it. There is a general stubbornness at the club about retention. The mindset of everybody involved needs to change.

 

[Ozzi_78]

Disagree with you K on learning their trade. 4 years into first grade they should be showing more than they are.

 

[Frailty]

The problem with Brailey and Kennedy is that not only are they not improving, they are actually getting worse.

Kennedy I have more hope for rebounding - I feel like the game plan is too frequently sending a pass to the backrower rather than WK sweeping. Teams are no longer being asked the question.

Brailey just offers nothing at hooker anymore. He is running even less, doesn’t kick, etc.

 

[Stake Removed]

We need 4-5 signings to freshen up the squad.
Problem is we won't do it. There is a general stubbornness at the club about retention. The mindset of everybody involved needs to change.

I find that strange considering Fitz came from a club that if you didn't perform were shown the door and you replaced him.
Now he is happy for people to plod along.

Roosters potentially offloading Brandon Smith, but we are happy to keep Brailey.

 

[cb4]

The problem with Brailey and Kennedy is that not only are they not improving, they are actually getting worse.

Kennedy I have more hope for rebounding - I feel like the game plan is too frequently sending a pass to the backrower rather than WK sweeping. Teams are no longer being asked the question.

Brailey just offers nothing at hooker anymore. He is running even less, doesn’t kick, etc.

Spot on regarding Kennedy. We have taken his best characteristics in attack and don't use them at all anymore. We are far too reliant and predictable by throwing the ball to our backrowers for a crash play.
This is also hindering our centres, who are copping a lot of unjust criticism.

As for Brailey, he is far from a problem, but the problem itself is there is no pressure. Berrell was signed 4 seasons ago and hasn't has a sniff. Sam Healey is off contract and has 3 Sydney clubs sniffing around for his services, I wouldn't be surprised to see him leave.
There is no genuine competition for spots in a lot of positions, and the drop off is alarming.

We had a winger as our 18th man and a half as our winger. The decision making is extremely poor top to bottom.

 

[cb4]

I find that strange considering Fitz came from a club that if you didn't perform were shown the door and you replaced him.
Now he is happy for people to plod along.

Roosters potentially offloading Brandon Smith, but we are happy to keep Brailey.

I don't think it's a performance issue with Smith, as he has been very good for the Roosters this year. It is his off field antics that they don't approve of, and he is paid to be a player that comes in and sets standards, not disregards them.

You are right about Fitz though, unfortunately he didn't bring the ruthless streak with him. I have no doubt he will be a very good Coach, but at the moment he is in an environment where close enough is good enough. and that needs to change.

Again, from top to bottom.

 

[PJ]

We need 4-5 signings to freshen up the squad.
Problem is we won't do it. There is a general stubbornness at the club about retention. The mindset of everybody involved needs to change.

Disappointing. Expecetd more from Mooney

 

[Go Nulla]

Bring back J Brailey and drop B Brailey.

 

[Stake Removed]

Spot on regarding Kennedy. We have taken his best characteristics in attack and don't use them at all anymore. We are far too reliant and predictable by throwing the ball to our backrowers for a crash play.
This is also hindering our centres, who are copping a lot of unjust criticism.

As for Brailey, he is far from a problem, but the problem itself is there is no pressure. Berrell was signed 4 seasons ago and hasn't has a sniff. Sam Healey is off contract and has 3 Sydney clubs sniffing around for his services, I wouldn't be surprised to see him leave.
There is no genuine competition for spots in a lot of positions, and the drop off is alarming.

We had a winger as our 18th man and a half as our winger. The decision making is extremely poor top to bottom.

Brailey exactly no pressure
Berrell no games.
Healey could be off.
Lucky the next hooker up is yet another Brailey.
Never seen a family produce so many hookers and so far they are all very vanilla

 

[bad boy bubby]

Brailey exactly no pressure
Berrell no games.
Healey could be off.
Lucky the next hooker up is yet another Brailey.
Never seen a family produce so many hookers and so far they are all very vanilla

You do know that the Brailey Senior is all up in the junior systems, don't you?
Reece Robson was actually in our system but went to Saints because of the Brailey power.

 

[Stake Removed]

You do know that the Brailey Senior is all up in the junior systems, don't you?
Reece Robson was actually in our system but went to Saints because of the Brailey power.

Oh yes
It's like the Kennedy's

 

[Frenzy.]

You do know that the Brailey Senior is all up in the junior systems, don't you?
Reece Robson was actually in our system but went to Saints because of the Brailey power.

I may have given this a mention on game day when someone suggested getting J Bray back. My response was to purge the Sharks of all Braileys.

 

[shaggs]

Brailey exactly no pressure
Berrell no games.
Healey could be off.
Lucky the next hooker up is yet another Brailey.
Never seen a family produce so many hookers and so far they are all very vanilla

Taj is the worst of the lot.

 

[Stake Removed]

Taj is the worst of the lot.

Then I am sure he will play first grade

 

[cb4]

Taj is the worst of the lot.

Lock him in for 100 games then.

 

[Stake Removed]

Lock him in for 100 games then.

Jayden could come back and have all the Braileys playing at same time lol

If we lose Healey because he senses his path is blocked it becomes a real concern.
Is Brailey snr a key in recruitment, why not move him on, what's the worse that happens Blayke throws his toys out

 

[bluefox68]

Is Brailey snr a key in recruitment, why not move him on, what's the worse that happens

Footy clubs are notorious for having the ‘jobs for the boys’ attitude…

It is ‘easier said than done’ to move someone on when they are a ‘dyed in the wool’ club man…

I say that as a general rule (personal observation from my experience with a number of footy clubs in rural NSW) - I have never met the bloke…