Rumours and Stuff

[hineyrulz]

I actually heard the dogs enquired about Makatoa recently.

 

[King-Gutho94]

Still no front row and they won't get any backup from Kikau with the hard stuff which means King, Preston and Curran are doing the bulk of the work. The fix is apparent to sign Suluka-Fifita from Souths who probably won't be available until May. They have Sutton, Patolo, Sam Hughes, Liam Knight and Kautoga listed as there front rowers. Meanwhile they have 9 halves listed in their 30 man squad....

I wonder if things turn pear-shaped again this year what does Gus do.

Ciraldo was supposedly the next gun super-coach according to the media & in RL circles.

There defence got worse & issues of internal player un-rest was leaked to the media.

Those issues dont get resolved over-night.

 

[The Colonel]

*utilities

You (and Gus) say utility. I say half.

There two best options in the centres are being paid spine money. Wilson and Kiraz have more upside with Skelton yet they are still chasing backline players in Taylan and Tyrone May...

Their recruitment is very...... interesting for want of a better word. Long term contracts for players coming in and blocking the junior system they are trying very hard to turn around. It makes little sense.

 

[hindy111]

I don't think the Dogs would be that stupid, although they did sign Crighton on spine coin so you never know.

Makatoa would be handy for them. He is a solid defender and does the work. Wouldn't cost more then 200k.
Doorey seems to be the forgotten man along with Matalele. Those two need big seasons.

 

[hindy111]

Spoon.

Probably won't win it but wouldn't suprise if did. Big wraps on a kid called McLean. Also hearing a few forward are ready

 

[The Colonel]

I wonder if things turn pear-shaped again this year what does Gus do.

Ciraldo was supposedly the next gun super-coach according to the media & in RL circles.

There defence got worse & issues of internal player un-rest was leaked to the media.

Those issues dont get resolved over-night.

I think it will be very interesting if they don't improve drastically this season. I don't see Ciraldo or Gus seeing out their contracts at this stage unless something drastic happens. They seriously lack any real team leadership - they drummed RFM out of the club for being the leader Ciraldo chose him to be - and look to have recruited a lot of yes men for mine. Mid year could be very interesting if they are still struggling which on paper at this stage suggests they will. I am still expecting more players to move on from the Dogs before the start of the season.

I would chase Samrani or Quai-Ward to add some outside back depth if they are interested in Makatoa.

 

[hineyrulz]

I wonder if things turn pear-shaped again this year what does Gus do.

Ciraldo was supposedly the next gun super-coach according to the media & in RL circles.

There defence got worse & issues of internal player un-rest was leaked to the media.

Those issues dont get resolved over-night.

It won’t be Gus’s fault that’s for sure.

 

[King-Gutho94]

I would find it pretty funny and a bit of nice karma if Gus taps Reed on the shoulder before his contract runs out realising he over-paid for him.

I suppose it is a business but it was the way Reed did the deal with the Dogs still leaves a sour taste. And some comments he made after leaving the joint.

Papali'i & Niukore were the complete opposite when they left.

 

[Pazza]

I don't think the Dogs would be that stupid, although they did sign Crighton on spine coin so you never know.

i doubt theyd release anyone decent but a depth player.... maybe. we are quite short in the backs.

 

[The Colonel]

I would find it pretty funny and a bit of nice karma if Gus taps Reed on the shoulder before his contract runs out realising he over-paid for him.

I suppose it is a business but it was the way Reed did the deal with the Dogs still leaves a sour taste. And some comments he made after leaving the joint.

Papali'i & Niukore were the complete opposite when they left.

Reed is a good player but the shoulder injuries have caused some concern for him. He seems a little gun shy at times. He is easily baited as seen in the games we played against him and struggles with the heavy workload expected of him given outside of King and Preston there aren't a lot of workers in the pack. The addition of Curran will help but he still lacks a front rower or two to work off regularly. Turpin will help him but given the dollars he is on he should be playing 80 minutes but it is starting to look like the club are questioning that with the signing of Turpin, Mann and Hutchison capable of filling the 14 role and spelling him.

 

[The Colonel]

i doubt theyd release anyone decent but a depth player.... maybe. we are quite short in the backs.

At this stage Skelton, Samrani, Rajab, Quai-Ward and Reece Hoffmann would be there depth players in the backs. I would expect all bar Skelton would be considered a possibility of a swap deal. Samrani or Quai-Ward would be decent.

 

[hindy111]

I would find it pretty funny and a bit of nice karma if Gus taps Reed on the shoulder before his contract runs out realising he over-paid for him.

I suppose it is a business but it was the way Reed did the deal with the Dogs still leaves a sour taste. And some comments he made after leaving the joint.

Papali'i & Niukore were the complete opposite when they left.

I've heard there was a bit of friction between Reed and BA.
I also think Reed was slightly overated. Good hooker for sure but if dogs had time again I reckon JMK would of been re signed for half the price.

 

[Pazza]

At this stage Skelton, Samrani, Rajab, Quai-Ward and Reece Hoffmann would be there depth players in the backs. I would expect all bar Skelton would be considered a possibility of a swap deal. Samrani or Quai-Ward would be decent.

such a shame that AMS and R Penisini have been ruled out for the year. Some really opportunity in this backline.

 

[T.S Quint]

Reed is a fine player who looked very good in a high-quality team.
Moving to the Dogs highlighted his weaknesses, and his strengths aren't as effective without the players around to help him.

Also, he can go and get f**ked.

 

[TheCrowe]

I've heard there was a bit of friction between Reed and BA.
I also think Reed was slightly overated. Good hooker for sure but if dogs had time again I reckon JMK would of been re signed for half the price.

Willie Mason on his podcast said Reed told him BA just wanted the long accurate pass and defence from him.
Reed felt stifled and wanted out. Hodgdson made no sense but Lussick seems very much the BA dummy half.

 

[Pazza]

Willie Mason on his podcast said Reed told him BA just wanted the long accurate pass and defence from him.
Reed felt stifled and wanted out. Hodgdson made no sense but Lussick seems very much the BA dummy half.

the perfect BA hooker is Nathan Peats

 

[hineyrulz]

the perfect BA hooker is Nathan Peats

Or Isaac De Plod.

 

[The Colonel]

Willie Mason on his podcast said Reed told him BA just wanted the long accurate pass and defence from him.
Reed felt stifled and wanted out. Hodgdson made no sense but Lussick seems very much the BA dummy half.

With Brown, Moses and Gutherson in the backline, did he really need to do that much more? He was very good close to the line with the short ball or going himself at times and maybe overplayed that at times as he kept over ruling the halves - Moses in particular - when they were calling for the ball.

All of the spine players have told how they are encouraged to play heads up football - Mahoney included - from news articles and interviews.

There were also suggestions however that Mahoney didn't like playing "second fiddle".....

 

[hineyrulz]

With Brown, Moses and Gutherson in the backline, did he really need to do that much more? He was very good close to the line with the short ball or going himself at times and maybe overplayed that at times as he kept over ruling the halves - Moses in particular - when they were calling for the ball.

All of the spine players have told how they are encouraged to play heads up football - Mahoney included - from news articles and interviews.

There were also suggestions however that Mahoney didn't like playing "second fiddle".....

You can see he wasn’t on the same page in the game when he didn’t pass to Moses when we were set up for the FG against the Scum. Only to get saved by a Stone cold stunner.

 

[Gronk]

Reg and Gutho weren't sad to see him go.