Rumoured Targets 3

[Zoidberg]

It's like they enjoy the "idea" or "theory" of Newcastle being a strong team... but out the other side of their mouth - any time we make an attempt to better ourselves it feels like we're heavily scrutinized and/or criticized for it.

When Newcastle is going good, the game is going good… not too good but.

More comments I just can’t believe from people. “Players will want to leave the knights because now there will be 2 x million dollar players in the team” - what? I hate social media.

 

[Old dog]

ESL is another one too. He looks just as good as McEwan.

Last weeks highlight of Cup showed both 2nd rowers playing strong

 

[The Axe of Druss]

If U actually looked you would see that most the Parra supporters aren't that fussed about losing Brown. I actually hope the knights do well. They are my second team. If I thought he was a good buy I would say it but he just isn't that great As a halfback he is isn't even average. Maybe he will improve but it's a 10 year risk. He lost a lot of respect after tittygate and was spotted out drinking again in the weeks following. He just isn't a serious guy. It's just the facts.

Wind the clock back 3 years and you could have replaced "Brown" with "Ponga" in this paragraph and it would line up with about 1000 posts on the internet.

Funny how time and perspective can change things I guess

 

[Lynoman]

I’m usually not a huge Gus guy, but clearly the fact he actually does this list management job has given him a lot more insight than the peanut gallery.

Only one to actually look at it from the Knights perspective & set it against the current player market situation. Everyone else talks about it as if we should have walked down to Halfback Barn and bought ourselves a Nathan Cleary for that price.

Also enjoyed his covert little dig at the Titans for the Tino contract (ie “what’s crazy is ten year million dollar+ deals for middle forwards”), which he clearly thinks is way way way worse.

Gould is the only one who's coached a team and run a roster. He knows the difference a star player can make. Most of the other commentators bagging us are ex players who are probably jealous they never earned that type of coin

 

[ryan.a87]

Anything interesting in tooheys news?

headline indicates Pryce is goneskis……guessing the club are now shifting focus to signing forwards

 

[PhilGould]

- Says Pryce appears likely to be squeezed out, on $400k+ this year with no guarantee he'd even be the first choice backup next year with Cogger & Gamble still under contract in the halves, and Votano & Hunt emerging as fullback options.

- Mentions the recruitment priority is now a front-rower and an outside back.

- Seb Su'a has been granted an immediate release to go to the Dolphins early. His replacement, Wil Sullivan from the Cowboys, has already been spotted at Knights training.

- Knights have also released Malachi Smith from the development squad to join the Raiders.

 

[PhilGould]

Obvious they need not one but several props, but a bit surprised an outside back is a focus. Can only assume that has an implication on Gagai.

 

[TooheysNew]

Obvious they need not one but several props, but a bit surprised an outside back is a focus. Can only assume that has an implication on Gagai.

Yeah, he's 50.

 

[AusKnightRKO]

Definitely time to find that Gagai Replacement, and 2 Props, the rest can be promoted from Juniors.

 

[PhilGould]

Right but he still has a mutual option to be here next year, and has given no indication he plans on retiring soon

 

[perverse]

I find it hard to believe we're not planning to replace Gags from within. The outside back is likely to be a depth signing surely?

Props, for sure. Need one or two.

 

[ryan.a87]

I thought Votano was inline for Gagais spot?

 

[Alex28]

I think Braith thought he was pulling the Knights half strings with Jonah Pezet. Now we have shown some ambition and not hung around waiting for him and his terms, he’s a bit dirty on us, thus rehashing a rumour News literally dispelled over the weekend.

 

[Old dog]

Thought Schiller was in line for Gagais spot along with some of our youngsters McCarthy, Votano etc

 

[perverse]

I thought Votano was inline for Gagais spot?

Thought Schiller was in line for Gagais spot along with some of our youngsters McCarthy, Votano etc

Well yeah that's my point for sure too. I feel like we've got quite a few viable options to move forward with.

 

[Apey]

I dunno why people watch NRL360. I keep reading Braith Anasta is the one on there that makes the most sense and that should really be enough to stay away.

I did watch every episode of Six Tackles with Gus last year. There are some topics where he has some very clear agendas/tiresome opinions that I skip over but he's still one of the best to listen to when he's on his podcast.

 

[TheCrowe]

Wind the clock back 3 years and you could have replaced "Brown" with "Ponga" in this paragraph and it would line up with about 1000 posts on the internet.

Funny how time and perspective can change things I guess

Ponga was caught doing stuff in a toilet cubicle but seems to have grown up since then. Brown was busted for SA but was seen out drinking again the following weeks. Can he learnt a lesson or is he just a selfish space Cadet. Tine will tell

 

[kaynine]

dont worry bruh, already got plans to beat his ass when he arrives to pull him into line.

 

[Frederick]

Ponga was caught doing stuff in a toilet cubicle but seems to have grown up since then. Brown was busted for SA but was seen out drinking again the following weeks. Can he learnt a lesson or is he just a selfish space Cadet. Tine will tell

 

[Dr Dr Gimedanews]

After being forced to pull the slanderous article featuring Gardiner's "handbag" friend, I'm sure the Knights are off the FOX Xmas list

I think it's fair to say "news" outlets no longer report "news" - in today's world it's emotive language and outrage the garners click and ad revenue.

The gushing FOX propaganda over their Murdoch owned Broncos makes me want to vomit