Rumoured Signings - 2011/12

[Tonearm Terrorwrist]

How are Melbourne still signing players? (if they do sign those guys).

Has it crossed your mind that Melbourne actually have to replace the players they have let go?

 

[Serc]

- Ben Cross - injury/suspension prone at Raiders, outstanding pack leader at Storm, back to being injury/suspension prone at Knights

He was sensational for us in 2008 when on the field (just the broken thumb stuff got in the way), tore his bicep last year, and this year has been on the field practically the entire time, just not having quite the impact he did in 2008. Anyway my point is that he has had 2 random injuries that could've happened to anyone, and he doesn't have a reccuring glass shoulder problem like Matai or similar. Has had no leg, shoulder or rib injuries which are probably the most common injuries for footy players...though has been concussed a bit lol

 

[fortae]

Brett White - average reserve grade prop at Dragons

Not the case at all. He was a standout in 2002, but then spent nearly two years injured. At the time, Saints were developing close to a dozen NRL quality props in their ranks (older and younger). He got a much better offer from the Storm. It was a good move for all parties involved.

BTW Norrie was a star junior footballer and started to show his best at Saints in his final season but he didn't develop at other clubs when better deals came his way. Also suffered injuries consistently as well.

 

[ThePeach]

David Fa'alogo > Sharks

RLW and a few of my sources that are usually on the mark.

 

[boxhead]

Justin Horo and Eric Grothe Junior now very likely to re-sign with the Parramatta Eels. Apparently Horo has already resigned. Both are players the club should have resigned ages ago; good thing they have now (most likely anyway).

Also, Nathan Hindmarsh said on Foxsports News that we are 'apparently a big chance' of signing Quade Cooper. Also, interestingly, an official in Rugby Union, David Nucifora, announced they will not top-up his contract by much more because of all the 'young talent' waiting for their chance.
Also, a source from Rugby announced on Twitter that Quade is at the ARU headquarters right now.

Thanks to Eels fans who have told us about this information! Stay tuned.

 

[Different kind of Rabbit]

David Fa'alogo > Sharks

RLW and a few of my sources that are usually on the mark.

So how many back rowers do the Sharks need? Are they looking to field an entire team of second rowers?

 

[ThePeach]

No idea, but we will rivals Souths pack with this lineup of forwards

8. Snowden
9. Morris/Aiton
10. Douglas
11. J.Smith
12. Tupou
13 Gallen

14. J.Mannah
15. S.Vave
16. D.Fa'alogo

 

[Different kind of Rabbit]

No idea, but we will rivals Souths pack with this lineup of forwards

8. Snowden
9. Morris/Aiton
10. Douglas
11. J.Smith
12. Tupou
13 Gallen

14. J.Mannah
15. S.Vave
16. D.Fa'alogo

Millington
Cuthbertson

 

[Different kind of Rabbit]

Is Reece Williams still on the books? I know he had a blood clot on the brain. Has that all been sorted or is he gone for good?

 

[BLKOUT!]

Has it crossed your mind that Melbourne actually have to replace the players they have let go?

Uh... are you aware of the reason they have to let players go in the first place?

 

[amaline]

Uh... are you aware of the reason they have to let players go in the first place?

They still have to have a top 25. Release the players on big money, sign up players on minimum wage, reduce overall money being spent. It's not hard to understand.

 

[Vossy]

Michael Vella >>>> Sharks 2 year deal.

/facepalm

 

[Patorick]

/facepalm

Would you prefer Clint Newton?

 

[lucablight]

Justin Horo and Eric Grothe Junior now very likely to re-sign with the Parramatta Eels. Apparently Horo has already resigned. Both are players the club should have resigned ages ago; good thing they have now (most likely anyway).

Also, Nathan Hindmarsh said on Foxsports News that we are 'apparently a big chance' of signing Quade Cooper. Also, interestingly, an official in Rugby Union, David Nucifora, announced they will not top-up his contract by much more because of all the 'young talent' waiting for their chance.
Also, a source from Rugby announced on Twitter that Quade is at the ARU headquarters right now.

Thanks to Eels fans who have told us about this information! Stay tuned.

Where did you hear about Eric Grothe Jr? Hope it's true.

 

[Goldthorpe]

Aside from the salary cap scandal, I have tremendous respect for the Storm in that regard, especially with front rowers.

Every single prop that has gone down to Melbourne has played above their own ability. From recent memory:

- Brett White - average reserve grade prop at Dragons, became State Of Origin, CvC Origin, Australian representative prop at Storm
- Garrett Crossman - average first grader at Panthers, was a vital bench contributor at Storm, now back to mediocrity at Souths
- Ben Cross - injury/suspension prone at Raiders, outstanding pack leader at Storm, back to being injury/suspension prone at Knights
- Ian Donnelly - useless at Manly, put in solid matches as an impact player at Storm, back to being hopeless at Sharks and Titans
- Jeff Lima - reserve grade prop at Tigers, became a tremendous metre-eating hit-up merchant and New Zealand prop at Storm
- Ryan Tandy - average reserve grade prop who had been to lots of teams, became a forward leader and marquee buy for Dogs

Others include Matthew Cross (Panthers), Jeremy Smith (QLD Cup).

Plus Bryan Norrie and I guess Scott Anderson.

 

[Vossy]

Would you prefer Clint Newton?

If i had the choice of Vella.. a lollipop.. or Newton.. i'd chose you

go chase a chip on the corso before a rat beats you to it.. oh wait

 

[Borat.]

Aside from the salary cap scandal, I have tremendous respect for the Storm in that regard, especially with front rowers.

Every single prop that has gone down to Melbourne has played above their own ability. From recent memory:

- Brett White - average reserve grade prop at Dragons, became State Of Origin, CvC Origin, Australian representative prop at Storm
- Garrett Crossman - average first grader at Panthers, was a vital bench contributor at Storm, now back to mediocrity at Souths
- Ben Cross - injury/suspension prone at Raiders, outstanding pack leader at Storm, back to being injury/suspension prone at Knights
- Ian Donnelly - useless at Manly, put in solid matches as an impact player at Storm, back to being hopeless at Sharks and Titans
- Jeff Lima - reserve grade prop at Tigers, became a tremendous metre-eating hit-up merchant and New Zealand prop at Storm
- Ryan Tandy - average reserve grade prop who had been to lots of teams, became a forward leader and marquee buy for Dogs

Others include Matthew Cross (Panthers), Jeremy Smith (QLD Cup).

Tandy = Marquee....:lol::lol::lol::lol:

 

[skeepe]

No idea, but we will rivals Souths pack with this lineup of forwards

8. Snowden
9. Morris/Aiton
10. Douglas
11. J.Smith
12. Tupou
13 Gallen

14. J.Mannah
15. S.Vave
16. D.Fa'alogo

No hooker and an absolutely pathetic bench.

 

[Tonearm Terrorwrist]

No idea, but we will rivals Souths pack with this lineup of forwards

8. Snowden
9. Morris/Aiton
10. Douglas
11. J.Smith
12. Tupou
13 Gallen

14. J.Mannah
15. S.Vave
16. D.Fa'alogo

You are a forward short given Tupou plays 1 in every 10.

Uh... are you aware of the reason they have to let players go in the first place?

They still need a top 25 squad. f**kin hell.

 

[skeepe]

Troy Thompson :arrow: Melbourne or Penrith