Rumoured Targets 3

[Knight Tales]

Klem made it clear on Barry’s pod he wants to end his career here IF the club wants him.

 

[Alex28]

 

[Loose Cannon]

”Klemmer hasn’t fit into game plans….”

I shudder to think what our game plans entail.

 

[Yosh]

Hope Klemmer stays. One of our best players and I've grown really fond of his last minute send offs.

 

[macavity]

Sheens wants to keep Brooks.

hopefully means Madden coming home. We could do far worse.

 

[Jono078]

Weird story to make up about Klemmer if false.

Why would he want to go for longer than a loan and why would he think Parra have the cap space for him the next 2 years?

 

[Knight Tales]

Weird story to make up about Klemmer if false.

Why would he want to go for longer than a loan and why would he think Parra have the cap space for him the next 2 years?

they are looking for reasons why our season has gone to shit. Klem is the last player on the list you’d hold to account.

 

[Yosh]

Let's give up on Brooks and just ask for Madden early release. I still think we need an experienced half to steady the ship.

Bailey gets a lot of slack here but I reckon we need to reserve judgment until we see at least half a season under a competent coach. He isn't the most dynamic or creative out of dummy half but whenever he does make a break or gets going he literally has no one is support. His service is crisp, defense and effort on the field is top class and he is a leader.

 

[Alex28]

Weird story to make up about Klemmer if false.

Why would he want to go for longer than a loan and why would he think Parra have the cap space for him the next 2 years?

It’s Rothfield and Kent. That show has basically become the Womens Day of NRL journalism. It’s like they take something half believable, and then sensationalise it to create content for social media afterward.

 

[macavity]

Let's give up on Brooks and just ask for Madden early release. I still think we need an experienced half to steady the ship.

Bailey gets a lot of slack here but I reckon we need to reserve judgment until we see at least half a season under a competent coach. He isn't the most dynamic or creative out of dummy half but whenever he does make a break or gets going he literally has no one is support. His service is crisp, defense and effort on the field is top class and he is a leader.

madden is unsigned for next year

 

[Johns Magic]

Weird story to make up about Klemmer if false.

Why would he want to go for longer than a loan and why would he think Parra have the cap space for him the next 2 years?

From the story told. It reads like Klemmer knows the big money is drying up here, and he told the Eels he’ll join if they pay him big in 2024 as well. Eels sound like they said no.

But that’s just guesswork which would explain what you’re asking.

 

[Old dog]

Not knocking Klem but I have thought for a while that he dominates the hit ups more than any player should and the likes of Saf boys either let him or have trouble getting into the play/plan. His enthusiasm to play strong and hard could be detrimental to the team effort.
Coach could fix of course by benching him, start Safs and show how he would like the play to be, not sure what the answer is but Klem plays strong but can’t crack SOO of late even though both Safs have over last two seasons.
I consistently pick Klem in my MOTM selections but am I looking at an individual rather than a team.
Somewhere in all this is a real problem

 

[PhilGould]

Wouldn’t be the first player to set up life after footy here but move elsewhere to prolong their career in the meantime.

If you believe the NRL 360 chat it doesn’t sound like Knights will be that motivated to keep him beyond next year, so it makes sense for him to look elsewhere. If that’s really how it went down I suspect we’ll hear more rumours about him leaving before round 1 next year.

I have trouble believing there’s a game plan for Klemmer to get in the way of, but whoever’s decision it is for him to take as many hit ups in the attacking zone as he does needs to think of something new. Even the out of form Saifiti’s are big and agile enough to crash over the line from time to time and keep defences on their toes, Klemmer is a slowly-moving tackle bag from close range.

 

[Alex28]

If Klem was that hard to deal with, didn’t play along with the game plan, and the club wanted him out, he would have been benched this year - just like he was last year.

He’s taking so many runs this year and working so hard primarily because the Saifiti’s aren’t. It concerns me a bit that after giving them a kick up the arse over the last few years and turning them into rep players, that Daniel and Jacob seem to have stopped listening to him - and are worse for it.

Which has always been the problem with the club. The easy going nature of the town flows into the club. Anyone that challenges them inevitably gets ignored in the end. One guy has managed to succeed, and the players don’t seem to be listening to even him now.

 

[Bdubs]

Appreciate it.

Will go through them all and give my 2c rather than just saying no to Brooks.

So going purely off this list, which doesn't include QCup etc..

I'm not getting into spine options - there aren't really any feasible ones that are worth the investment. Maybe Madden. Walter would be a great 14 but is starting 9 for the Broncos/his dad when fit.

Backs worth a dart throw imo as they have more upside than what we have -
Hoeter, Oates, Talau, Tass, Bradley (think this would be a great move), Naiduki, Perham - these last two both stuck at the Eels unlikely to get a run.

Forwards - I'm particularly interested in edge or some variation for us in the middle - Palasia, Pele (think he signed with the Dogs today though?), Burns, Crichton the pick of the bunch.
I think both Eisenhuth boys are middling but could be something different to what we have. Tom has provided helpful flexibility in a 15 role for the Storm but has been usurped by Loiero. Off the list is Sam McIntyre from the Titans. Think he'd help out too.

I think there are enough options there, that without turning us into world beaters, are realistic players that could improve the side from where it is now and have upside. It'd mean seeing less of Tuala, Hunt, Fitz etc.

Strengthen those spots, avoid someone like Wade Graham for "experience", avoid Chee Kam types because we can't keep formerly healthy players on the field let alone those with extensive durability concerns.

Not gonna turn us into top contenders but churns the roster, gives us better depth with some players with upside and doesn't break the bank while we look for key players.
End rant.

I think your spot on, we have fallen that far down the pecking order of a desired club to play for, we need to pay massive overs to get top quality talent.

Your correct that we need to build our depth and make our way back up the ladder and we do that by looking for players with upside looking for regular first grade possibilities

 

[Apey]

Wait wait wait, if we don't get Brooks, AOB might lose his job? Thats one hell of a twofer.

Can they be right for once?

 

[mozza91]

”Klemmer hasn’t fit into game plans….”

I shudder to think what our game plans entail.

He plays consistently well and gives a shit. Judging by our performances this season that’s totally against our game plan.

 

[Apey]

“I think there is a feeling around that the club that Klemmer hasn’t fitted into game plans like they’d probably hope he had have this year.

“That he might take one or two too many carries each half, when Joey has trained them during the week to switch it or spin it or whatever.

Yeah Klemmer is the problem

Did they watch our game against the Dogs? Our ballplay looks like those U6s they used to have come out and play at half time.

 

[perverse]

Yeah Klemmer is the problem

Did they watch our game against the Dogs? Our ballplay looks like those U6s they used to have come out and play at half time.

Except those kids looked like they were having fun.

 

[Yosh]

Can't believe people want Klemmer gone. He has been our best player this year and is a super professional.