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Das Hassler

Bench
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Tiny is a very good winger, he's also a complete deadshit who will repeatedly f**k up.

Hopefully it's a case of a young guy from a tough upbringing being unable to cope with the instant fame....a.new club and under the control of Marshall..Api...JL and not least his older brother might be enough to snap him out of it.
* I don't really believe it...just glass 20% full hoping
 
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Aliceinwonderland

First Grade
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This is a real challenge to my own moral code.
I would say definitely not given his history outside of the field but worth a look given what he is like on the field.

I totally agree Ned.

It's fascinating how and when your own 'personal moral code' gets into a fight...when your realize they are a bloody good footballer.

I've been there myself.

If found not guilty W/T would be mad not to have a darn good look at him.
Hopefully the past 12 months have given him a good fright, and he'll clean up his act.

You'd think the'd have to be strict behaviour clauses + social media monitoring would have to be part of the contract.
Is a real challenge to my own moral code.
I would say definitely not given his history outside of the field but worth a look given what he is like on the field.
 

Ned Kelly

Juniors
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I totally agree Ned.

It's fascinating how and when your own 'personal moral code' gets into a fight...when your realize they are a bloody good footballer.

I've been there myself.

If found not guilty W/T would be mad not to have a darn good look at him.
Hopefully the past 12 months have given him a good fright, and he'll clean up his act.

You'd think the'd have to be strict behaviour clauses + social media monitoring would have to be part of the contract.
The "If found not guilty" is the key to it all. I would be taking a dangerous path ethically if I believed people found innocent should be punished.

I agree with you 100% that "strict behavior clauses + social media monitoring would have to be part of the contract."

It feels like I am getting off my high horse and would now like to sign him.
 

Ned Kelly

Juniors
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Hopefully it's a case of a young guy from a tough upbringing being unable to cope with the instant fame....a.new club and under the control of Marshall..Api...JL and not least his older brother might be enough to snap him out of it.
* I don't really believe it...just glass 20% full hoping
Well put.
 

Das Hassler

Bench
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The "If found not guilty" is the key to it all. I would be taking a dangerous path ethically if I believed people found innocent should be punished.

I agree with you 100% that "strict behavior clauses + social media monitoring would have to be part of the contract."

It feels like I am getting off my high horse and would now like to sign him.

It's ok to switch horses midstream...some are just too big to ride forever
 

Tigerm

Coach
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DRAGONS MAKE MOVES TO RECRUIT KLEMMER

The Dragons have reportedly approached the NRL to exploit a loophole that would allow them to sign Tigers prop David Klemmer, while Francis Molo remains on the books.

The Daily Telegraph reported St George Illawarra have reached out to the NRL to figure out how they can accommodate Klemmer in their salary cap, while the negotiate a mutual release for Molo.

The Dragons have been in dispute with Molo for more than a month with the prop wanting a release after an incident involving a staff member.


The club recently granted the former Maroons forward permission to explore his options on the open market, but included a number of caveats.

The Dragons have asked the NRL if they can sign Klemmer on a deal which would allow him to play for them while they sort out Molo’s departure.

That would mean the Dragons start the season with 31 players, unless they can strike a deal to release Molo in the next week.

The NRL are empathetic to the Dragons’ position but are wary of creating a precedent that could come back to bite them in the future.

Klemmer remains on the Tigers’ books for now, but has been given permission to join the Dragons if a deal can be struck with the NRL to register his contract.

 
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This is a real challenge to my own moral code.
I would say definitely not given his history outside of the field but worth a look given what he is like on the field.
It's definitely a dilemma. If we were a team that regularly made the 8, or heaven forbid, regularly made and won GF's, you can take the high moral ground. Unfortunately, all we can do regularly is come last, or if in contention for the 8 get belted by 50 in a must win game.

We need to give 'gun dickheads' second chances. For the time being anyway.
 

Ned Kelly

Juniors
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It's definitely a dilemma. If we were a team that regularly made the 8, or heaven forbid, regularly made and won GF's, you can take the high moral ground. Unfortunately, all we can do regularly is come last, or if in contention for the 8 get belted by 50 in a must win game.

We need to give 'gun dickheads' second chances. For the time being anyway.
You have convinced me but like WA Tiger I think he is a goner.
 

Crazyperpman

Juniors
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Tigers go into round 1 with a centre paring of Doueihi & Faataape. Ponga and Sharpe will be shelling peas on both sides of the field.

I say yes to the Yam, but brace yourselves for the "I want to play with all my brothers" stories which should be shot down first chance.
 

Tiger05

First Grade
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Tigers go into round 1 with a centre paring of Doueihi & Faataape. Ponga and Sharpe will be shelling peas on both sides of the field.

We have Galvin and Luai in the halves. There is some class on both sides. AD and Faataape can both do something with the ball. It's the defense that is a concern.

Newcastle have some great attacking players in their outside backs and Ponga is weapon.

I hope the guys come out playing well because if not we will get killed.
 

Tigerm

Coach
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We have Galvin and Luai in the halves. There is some class on both sides. AD and Faataape can both do something with the ball. It's the defense that is a concern.

Newcastle have some great attacking players in their outside backs and Ponga is weapon.

I hope the guys come out playing well because if not we will get killed.
If our centres can do a job, I think our halves and wings will get us over the line.
Mason is the issue for me.
 
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