Rumoured Targets 3

[Mr_Knightside]

To be honest I feel a bit sorry for Brock Lamb. He was thrown into NRL football probably a couple of years before he was ready and was given the burden of steering a virtual reserve grade team around against hardened NRL standard opposition week in week out without any really dominant leaders in the team. On top of that he copped more than his fare share of criticism when things inevitably didn’t go well, that game against the Bulldogs certainly springs to mind.

After showing some form at the back end of last year I get the impression he has probably seen some of the dollars on offer for decent NRL standard halves and decided (probably on advice from his manager) that he’s worth that kind of money. Then has had a poorly timed form slump and an injury to go with it and has spent most of the year in reserve grade which doesn’t help his cause.

All that being said, whilst I feel for the guy I think he probably needs to eat some humble pie, sign a one or two year deal on modest money and prove that he’s capable of playing first grade every week. Then if he manages that he will earn the right to be on big money.

For the record I have no problem with the club keeping him if it’s on the cheap. I’m glad we’re playing hard ball though because if this situation had come up 5 years ago Hagan would have paid him a million a year because he’s a local lad and tries hard. I’m glad those days are over.

 

[mozza91]

Yeah it’s not an ideal situation for Lamb. But he’s ruined it for himself throughout this season.
I’ve heard stories about his attitude and there’s nothing good about it on any front.

 

[slotmachine]

The manager put up a number the Knights laughed at Burwood. Yes, Lamb's inability to show any form farked his other options but really, what would they have been expecting to pick up?

A starting gig somewhere else and 500k.

That's what Watson is on and I'm sure lamb thinks he's a better half.

 

[Spot On]

500K .... "Tell him he's dreamin".

That's Haganesque era fluff.

 

[Old dog]

Don't know where the 500k comes from but he is not worth near that with what he has displayed lately plus the fact we have his positions covered with better. I like Lamb showed lots of potential for a few years prior to this, don't understand why he has lost his form, confidence maybe.
I agree with Knightside above, think Lamb needs to suck it in, put his head down and give it a go, show his ability then get paid good money here or elsewhere. I would be happy if he signed on with us for 1-2 seasons, when in form he is a good backup for Pearce, has a good kicking game, goal kicker as well, he is as good as any other backup we are likely to get and gives us time to find or develop a player

 

[alexwilliams_66692007]

Not sure how I feel about Hunt..

 

[Spot On]

Lamb needs to find strength, speed and a defensive technique that works before anything else. If he can't find those things he'll never make it. Too many weaknesses for top grade footy atm.

 

[PhilGould]

 

[Spot On]

Someone has to be sacrificed up there to at least make it look like they are trying to play within the rules.

 

[Swarzey]

A bit 50/50. He wants to play backrow and seems pretty determined to do so. He has shown some good things in the position but I don't think he's played too many full games in the position - if any at all. $700k for a backrower who isn't tried and tested in that position? Eeeeh, not really keen.

Other hand, if the backrow experiment fails, I'd gladly see the club pay $700k for him to play on the wing.

 

[Mr_Knightside]

This is good, Oates is a machine. One of the best wingers in the game, basically like having an extra forward on the field too. We can offer more $$$ than the other clubs so I’d be happy for us to throw $500k at him.

 

[Swarzey]

He wants $700 which is why he wants to play backrow. More money in the position.

 

[alexwilliams_66692007]

700k for a winger that wants to play a position that we're well covered in? No thanks.

 

[Knight Vision]

700k ? No way, that's silly money . That's getting up to spine money and should be for game breakers only. He's good but he aint anywhere near 700K good.

I'd put that money towards Klemmer and Tapau.

 

[Old dog]

Pay him winger money for a year, play him 2nd row reserve grade with option to upgrade and extend if he shows his worth, please avoid large payments for a winger no matter what, make him show his worth and then pay him accordingly.

 

[blaza88z]

I am going to be chuckling if the Dragons get him, as if they need another big body

He would be a good signing but as mentioned, probably not at 700k

 

[Yosh]

If he was a middle forward of similar skill level, I'd throw 700k at him because we need middle fowards badly. Backrower/Winger, not really...

 

[macavity]

He isn't playing back row at the dragons. Ever.

If he wants to go to the dumpster fire that is Parra, good luck to him.

I hope we pitch him on a centre spot. Moga is a long shot, and squad flexibility is invaluable.

And yes 700 is overs, but 5-600k when we have money to burn could work short term, as long as we are smart. And we should be reminding him that he will burn easy 50k a year extra just living in Sydney.

 

[alexwilliams_66692007]

Remember we need to use at least 95% of our cap too

 

[NoSchitSherlock]

Have we got any halves in the making?
Cogger and Lamb were spoken of highly for so long but have failed for us They might well do better elsewhere.
It doesn't give me much confidence in our lower grades despite them being exposed to firsts way too early