The Rumours Thread

[BLM01]

Is it set in stone that Flanagan is bringing his boy with him. All notices I have read of junior are negative and his stats dont exactly say pick me. On the other hand, Jamal Fogarty stats are far more enticing specially his running and organization..

Not yet to Point 1 nor even mentioned by Flanno Snr, everyone is deducing this
Fogarty does not excite me at 7 either especially when Titans did not want him and Raiders dont fight to keep him especially losing Wighton and reportedly were interested in Hunt.
What does that tell you

 

[St Tangles]

Good cheap depth signings have become a synonym for marquee signing for us.

I bet he wouldn’t accept 180k to play for us. Was touted as a junior that was going to be our superstar half 10 years ago. I can see him with something to contribute but feels a bit like the Mbye signing which was doomed to fail.

Probably the point I was trying to make.
Throw an average player in a good squad and the excell, throw them in an average squad and they remain average.

 

[qld redvee]

Fogarty and Olam would both be brilliant gets.

Fogarty in particular could be exactly the halves partner we are looking for.

Imagine the judiciary charges and suspensions if we got olam... suddenly because he wears the red vee his tackling would go from not a problem with storm to off off off with us

 

[baggygreen man]

Fogarty in particular could be exactly the halves partner we are looking for.

So you are talking of someone to partner Hunt, I am as a Hunt replacement. Amone is improving his all round game so I say persevere with him if he beats this attempted assault charge.

 

[baggygreen man]

What does that tell you

Then renew their interest in Hunt please. Where do you see the Fogarty failings as his stats tell a different story. I was making a judgement over my preference between Flanagan and Fogarty. Frankly I'd back our current 5/8 and take a punt on several talented junior halves coming thru our pathways.

 

[thebigredv]

Probably the point I was trying to make.
Throw an average player in a good squad and the excell, throw them in an average squad and they remain average.

100%

Reckon we have tried to make some signings in last few seasons eg Hynes, Kikau, Folau, Tino etc but unable to land anyone and left with the dregs who can’t change the fortunes of a team.

 

[thebigredv]

So you are talking of someone to partner Hunt, I am as a Hunt replacement. Amone is improving his all round game so I say persevere with him if he beats this attempted assault charge.

I’d have Amone 6 and Fogarty 7. Hunt can do what he likes as far as I am concerned but the coach don’t see it that way.

 

[qld redvee]

I’d have Amone 6 and Fogarty 7. Hunt can do what he likes as far as I am concerned but the coach don’t see it that way.

Or is it until he gets a new half for the team .... anyway you look at it hunt has to perform for other teams to buy out his final year and offer him a 2026 year. If he doesn't play out of his skin his value drops

 

[Slippery Morris]

Imagine the judiciary charges and suspensions if we got olam... suddenly because he wears the red vee his tackling would go from not a problem with storm to off off off with us

Well said and 100% spot on. Look at Kafausi at the Dolphins. All of a sudden what he was getting cleared for with the purple jersey, has turned into suspensions.

 

[Slippery Morris]

Fogarty would be a good buy but not if Saints still have Hunt. I feel Fogarty probably is more the type of player Saints need (someone who can close a game that is) but having 2 No.7's is not the answer. Unfortunately Saints are stuck with Hunt but with Flanno hopefully he can get him to improve his game when it comes to closing them down to hold onto a win.

I can't believe Fogarty is 29. By the time he is available in 2025 he will be 31. He was a late bloomer that is for sure as I only just noticed him the last couple of seasons. I rate him as a quality halfback. Raiders will hang on to him for sure.

 

[BLM01]

Then renew their interest in Hunt please. Where do you see the Fogarty failings as his stats tell a different story. I was making a judgement over my preference between Flanagan and Fogarty. Frankly I'd back our current 5/8 and take a punt on several talented junior halves coming thru our pathways.

Agree. I dont rely on stats. Too many people do these days. It is how stats are built is the problem. It means your looking at paper and not the game...hence the stupid phrase they use adnauseum.."eyes up footy".
But its true + the fact 2 if Canberra do the same not so strong clubs have not fought hard to retain Fogarty? tells me everything. Flanno Jnr falls also into that category as a half.

 

[BLM01]

Fogarty would be a good buy but not if Saints still have Hunt. I feel Fogarty probably is more the type of player Saints need (someone who can close a game that is) but having 2 No.7's is not the answer. Unfortunately Saints are stuck with Hunt but with Flanno hopefully he can get him to improve his game when it comes to closing them down to hold onto a win.

I can't believe Fogarty is 29. By the time he is available in 2025 he will be 31. He was a late bloomer that is for sure as I only just noticed him the last couple of seasons. I rate him as a quality halfback. Raiders will hang on to him for sure.

We will see what the Raiders do there. Maybe his manager is bumping his price way up?. I see Fogarty around the fringe or just outside 8 of halfback quality in the comp along with Hunt. I rank Hunt 8th and Fogarty 9 or 10 no 7's in the game. That can change week to week or depending on form

 

[Harry Bath]

Imagine the judiciary charges and suspensions if we got olam... suddenly because he wears the red vee his tackling would go from not a problem with storm to off off off with us

Yes exact tackling technique that Rava had before he was penalized out of the game

 

[Phantom V]

I ag

It would be a great move. This guy drives standards . He did it at Burleigh bears , titans and raiders. He’s exactly what’s we need . Goal kicker and top class human too.

I agree. This guy is not a downgrade

 

[Phantom V]

Justin Olam is still playing Qld Cup and with Papenhuyzen returning he's probably not playing NRL again this season. I wonder if his PNG assistant coach is making enquiries... we'll need a left centre if Lomax switches to fullback

Can you imagine running into an Olam Rava sandwich…. OUCH!

 

[justadragon]

I dont like it when players announce they are testing the market. To me that means i'll get a lesser club to offer me more than I'm worth, so I can stay at the current club for more money and gouge them even further. Haas, Tino , Fafita, Manu they all do it, it's a classic managers move, either way they get more money and screw a club over.

 

[Old Timer]

I’d have Amone 6 and Fogarty 7. Hunt can do what he likes as far as I am concerned but the coach don’t see it that way.

I agree.

For all the shit canning of Amone I have actually seen some positive improvement in him and firmly believe a good organising 7 will see Amone blossom.

People keep waxing lyrical about Sloan in attack and seem to be oblivious to some of the silky work Amone does without a proper 7 and behind an inferior pack.

Indeed his defence is poor but his body shape is much more adept to being more physical than Sloan's will ever be.

 

[since77]

So you are talking of someone to partner Hunt, I am as a Hunt replacement. Amone is improving his all round game so I say persevere with him if he beats this attempted assault charge.

Lol Amone improving? Dead set average player and he’s had 2 years of first grade now. We’ve gone from Soward to Widdop - both exceptional 5/8’s - to Norman to Amone. I honestly couldn’t tell you which of Norman or Amone was better. Actually I know. At least Norman could kick a field goal.

 

[Rocket Rod]

I dont like it when players announce they are testing the market. To me that means i'll get a lesser club to offer me more than I'm worth, so I can stay at the current club for more money and gouge them even further. Haas, Tino , Fafita, Manu they all do it, it's a classic managers move, either way they get more money and screw a club over.

True, so what participating clubs should do is put in lowball offers and teach these boofheads a lesson

 

[Victoire]

Yeah, how dare these players * checks notes * ... seek the best possible money for their services in a career that is not only short but will likely destroy their bodies long term.