Rumoured Targets 3

[Dr Dr Gimedanews]

It's not really about how much higher or lower we do or don't finish.

ah no, that is precisely what it's about. Indeed that's all it's about.

When we have scraped into the 8, it's been for no reason other than to be fodder for other finals teams because of the way we play our football.

that's more about the roster than the style of football. We quite literally have possibly the worst spine comp + a pack that has zero fear factor.

It's a miracle we made the finals IMO. The team over achieved and was lucky a few cards fell their way

Across the board our players went backwards

the start of this season not withstanding

Lucas - one of the most promising young backrowers in the game
Leo - Kiwi International
Safs - SOO reps ( lucky to be selected but none-the-less )
Crossland - Kiwi International
Best - SOO rep + Aust squad selection
Dom Young - England International + comp highest try scorer + club record holder
Sharpe - one of the most promising young players in the game
Ponga - Dally M

The above took place under AOB, and mostly with a reserve grade spine to steer the team

* look where Dom Young is this week under the "super coach"

 

[Yosh]

We are favorite to get the spoon! If that doesn't scream fire the coach after 6 years of mediocrity...

 

[slotmachine]

And the year before that we got the spoon

The reason for that turnaround isn't applicable in our current situation unfortunately.

 

[Woody90]

The reason for that turnaround isn't applicable in our current situation unfortunately.

Yeah. Just pointing out that even the last time we were good, we still got a spoon the year before that. I’d say the wheels well and truely started falling off after 2002 but Joey kept us in some seasons when he wasn’t injured.

 

[Woody90]

Also it’s possible for both the playing roster and coaching to be responsible.

There seems to be 2 lines of argument, that either everything is all AOB’s fault, or the rosters terrible and he’s done the best he can.

To me it’s a combination of both. The roster is absolute aids, worst spine and middle forwards in the comp easily, but AOB also can’t coach a style that works best for them (consistently at least).

 

[slotmachine]

Doesn't look like much is changing for 2026, AOB will still be here and the forwards will be worse.

Hope Brown like taking hit-ups.

 

[HarVeeGee]

He actually does.

 

[Mr_Knightside]

Doesn't look like much is changing for 2026, AOB will still be here and the forwards will be worse.

Hope Brown like taking hit-ups.

POS has already shown that he’s looking to sign forwards. We missed out on that young guy from the Dragons but I imagine we’ll be looking at other options. I’d be surprised if we don’t add a couple of guys to the forward pack for next year.

 

[slotmachine]

Yeah he has to sign *someone* but we're losing 2 starting forwards and no matter how you feel about KPP and Leo starting forwards don't just grow on trees. Have a look at who is available and it's grim. Despite what our resident recruitment expert thinks Elliott is one of the best few middles still off contract.

 

[SamSepi0l]

The constant switching context in here is so dumb.

Knights win = it's all the players and McDermott (?!?!)

Knights lose = fkn AOB at it again.

It's complete bs.

 

[Dr Dr Gimedanews]

Elliott is one of the best few middles still off contract.

lol that's why he was snapped up in November ? oh .....that's why clubs were going after him and not Latu.....hahaha

jeez , can't make this stuff up, and ya wonder why we lose.

 

[Zoidberg]

Unless I’ve missed something, KPP hasn’t yet signed elsewhere for next year. I’m sure negotiations are happening but nothing is signed yet.

 

[slotmachine]

that's why clubs were going after him and not Latu.....hahaha

Comprehension ain't your strong point is it. I'm saying of the dregs that are left.

 

[HarVeeGee]

Adam Elliott has the highest win % as a Knight of any active player just by the by…

 

[Woody90]

Adam Elliott has the highest win % as a Knight of any active player just by the by…

That’s actually amazing for a number of reasons lmao.

 

[Mr_Knightside]

Question for the Dr.

Is your argument that Elliott is overpaid and would be a good value player for us on a bit less coin? Or do you just think he’s plain shit and shouldn’t be in the NRL?

Personally I think he’s a solid first grade player and if we’re paying him around that $500K mark it’s nothing silly.

We do need to start holding onto some players and he’s one I’d be keeping unless he’s fielding big offers from elsewhere.

 

[HarVeeGee]

Someone who can regularly play over 60 minutes in the middle has become essential next year. For reasons which I would have thought would by now be obvious.

 

[Dr Dr Gimedanews]

Adam Elliott has the highest win % as a Knight of any active player just by the by…
Not sure prospective employers care too much for correlation as it doesn't equate to causation.

 

[Dr Dr Gimedanews]

Is your argument that Elliott is overpaid and would be a good value player for us on a bit less coin?

100% ....a lot less coin. "nothing silly" all adds up.

We had to let go Dsaf ( a critical and in demand position ) it's easier to move him on versus average nobodies on too much coin, they are very difficult to move. ( no one wants them)

There's a reason Sully hasn't re-signed them ( and no club has signed them) He'll exhaust all avenues before he goes down that path, and if he's out of options he'll re-sign them for a year on a pie and a coke.

Personally I think he’s a solid first grade player and if we’re paying him around that $500K mark it’s nothing silly.

that's over paying. He's not worth that much.

Even if your average overpay is only 25K per player per year , on your starting 17 that = 425K in cap per year. (think extending the next Dylan Lucas or securing Latu)

No way known to man Elliot is worth anything remotely like 500K. ........350 - 400K at max is his price.

 

[HarVeeGee]

Almost everyone who’s a regular starting player in the NRL and isn’t an outside back makes over $400K…