Rumoured Targets 3

[Burwood]

Telegraph is now saying Scott Drinkwater is the target to replace Pearce with "unofficial" talks happening behind the scenes. Says Cows would be reluctant to release him but they do have depth in the halves/fullback, and they may ask for an experienced forward in return.

Mann has a wealth of experience. He could play lock, and shift JT into the front row where he belongs.

 

[Jono078]

Who do people like more out of Brooks and Drinkwater?

I actually think Brooks sounds like a better fit but Drinkwater has plenty of good in him.. Plenty of bad too.

 

[alexwilliams_66692007]

I'd prefer Drinkwater

 

[Burwood]

Who do people like more out of Brooks and Drinkwater?

I actually think Brooks sounds like a better fit but Drinkwater has plenty of good in him.. Plenty of bad too.

Could also be a decision of who plays fullback and who plays 5/8 with him and Ponga.

 

[macavity]

I think Brooks could be good if he got away from the Tigers.

Drinkwater doesn’t excite me at all.

 

[Knight Tales]

Are you able to share the article?

Telegraph is now saying Scott Drinkwater is the target to replace Pearce with "unofficial" talks happening behind the scenes. Says Cows would be reluctant to release him but they do have depth in the halves/fullback, and they may ask for an experienced forward in return.

We were already talking to Drinkwater. Rothfield recycles old news.
Newy Herald article just now stating club denies any approach or consideration of signing Luke Brooks.

 

[Loose Cannon]

Drinkwater is my preference. Be cheaper, and upside is the Ponga flexibility.

 

[Silent Knight]

Mann has a wealth of experience. He could play lock, and shift JT into the front row where he belongs.

Lachlan Fitzgibbon is a seasoned campaigner and is just what the Cowboys need. He’ll be a wingman for The Chad. Kind of like Maverick and Goose.

I can picture the giant NIB logo floating above Townsville.

 

[Burwood]

I can picture the giant NIB logo floating above Townsville.

We can keep NIB, but they can chip in a few hundred thousand dollars each year to Lachlan as a 3rd party agreement since they aren't a Cowboys club sponsor. Best of both worlds.

 

[PhilGould]

Drinkwater certainly has points in him but his defence has been a concern thus far. He and Clifford had started playing some really good football together right before Clifford got released, which is a plus. He also has the added utility value, can play 1, 6, 7 and probably centre or lock at a pinch. Has kicked goals too.

Ignoring salaries I would have Brooks ahead of him, but Drinkwater would be cheaper/safer, and definitely an upgrade on Crossland or Clune.

 

[Old dog]

My choices in order Brooks, Clune, Crosslands, Drinkwater.
Brooks is better and most experienced, think Clune is ok and has some experience, Crossland has potential and Drinkwater I don’t like

 

[Mr_Knightside]

Drinkwater has some flashy plays in him but he’s also played plenty of shockers and his defence is awful.

 

[SamSepi0l]

My choices in order Brooks, Clune, Crosslands, Drinkwater.
Brooks is better and most experienced, think Clune is ok and has some experience, Crossland has potential and Drinkwater I don’t like

This is the correct order. Though I think there's nothing separating Clune/Crossland.

 

[The Axe of Druss]

Drinkwater is a far better fit than Brooks. He needs to work on his defence but his attacking upside is worth the punt

 

[PhilGould]

 

[Willie Ray]

^^^

 

[Jono078]

f**k that. Better not be any conflict of interest now. We know Johns’ bias toward Hoy. I wanted him focusing on Clifford mostly!

Edit: and just like that our roster is full? What happened to the back rower were meant to sign?

 

[ryana87]

f**k that. Better not be any conflict of interest now. We know Johns’ bias toward Hoy. I wanted him focusing on Clifford mostly!

Edit: and just like that our roster is full? What happened to the back rower were meant to sign?

I guess they will use Pearce's spot now that our halves will be the premiership winning combo of Hoy and Clifford

 

[Loose Cannon]

Joey taking the spot to get Tex the 6.


TBF, Not against that being trialled exclusively in Reggies, if Johns believes what he has said for 2 years.

It begins

 

[Burwood]

One-time teenage prodigy? I think he’s played one rep game in his life for NSW U20s.