The Rumours Thread

[possm]

I don't feel safe with forwards running at him.

A LA Soward, SuiA can look after him.

 

[TheRev]

We will probably get David Klemmer

We need a big body, and we missed all the good ones.. we are going to have to think outside the box..

Some data on Klemmer:
o Turns 31 next month
o 109kg - 198cm (6ft5)
o 2024: Average run metres: 101m per game
o 2024: Minutes Played: 40-50mins
o 2024: Tackle Efficiency: 96.4%

Klemmer could probably do with a fresh start tbh, would need someone to keep him motivated.

I dunno who is on our list now... we are going to have to find quality players who are in a mood to be agitated out of their contract.. which is a pretty small subset tbh.

 

[Jubilee]

A LA Soward, SuiA can look after him.

That is a very easy tactical vulnerability to exploit. Seriously, first grade footballers should be able to tackle.

 

[Wolfgang90]

Immo Gus & Flanno are both keeping $$$ aside for the next A-grade prop available. Someone on the JFH/AFB/Tapine etc level. May isn't that yet & neither is Leo Thomson. NRL is a funny business with contract not really binding unless in extreme situations.

 

[Jubilee]

We need a big body, and we missed all the good ones.. we are going to have to think outside the box..

Some data on Klemmer:
o Turns 31 next month
o 109kg - 198cm (6ft5)
o 2024: Average run metres: 101m per game
o 2024: Minutes Played: 40-50mins
o 2024: Tackle Efficiency: 96.4%

Klemmer could probably do with a fresh start tbh, would need someone to keep him motivated.

I dunno who is on our list now... we are going to have to find quality players who are in a mood to be agitated out of their contract.. which is a pretty small subset tbh.

Age 31. Still contracted to the tigers for 2025 and 2026 on $700k. He won't come to Saints on a 12 month or even two year contract. He and Bateman have already retired.

 

[TheRev]

Age 31. Still contracted to the tigers for 2025 and 2026 on $700k. He won't come to Saints on a 12 month or even two year contract. He and Bateman have already retired.

Its a mutual option for 2026, which the Tigers will probably not pursue. Again I dont know Klemmer from a bar of soap, but his stats are pretty good for someone who has retired playing in a beaten team.. whether Flanno could get him to fire up again for a 2yr stint I dunno... but we need to find a 1st grade prop in the next few month.

As of right now... we cop an injury or 2 to those middles, and we are gone for 2025.

 

[St Tangles]

We need a big body, and we missed all the good ones.. we are going to have to think outside the box..

Some data on Klemmer:
o Turns 31 next month
o 109kg - 198cm (6ft5)
o 2024: Average run metres: 101m per game
o 2024: Minutes Played: 40-50mins
o 2024: Tackle Efficiency: 96.4%

Klemmer could probably do with a fresh start tbh, would need someone to keep him motivated.

I dunno who is on our list now... we are going to have to find quality players who are in a mood to be agitated out of their contract.. which is a pretty small subset tbh.

Stats lie
He is bog average
The tackle efficiency doesn't include the ones he doesn't attempt

 

[TheRev]

Stats lie
He is bog average
The tackle efficiency doesn't include the ones he doesn't attempt

Fair enough.. but we do need a body, even if its someone on par with Frank or Sele.. we just cant go in with this little depth.. and god JDB better be up for another big year.. if he drops off the cliff, its g-g-season.

 

[Jubilee]

Its a mutual option for 2026, which the Tigers will probably not pursue. Again I dont know Klemmer from a bar of soap, but his stats are pretty good for someone who has retired playing in a beaten team.. whether Flanno could get him to fire up again for a 2yr stint I dunno... but we need to find a 1st grade prop in the next few month.

As of right now... we cop an injury or 2 to those middles, and we are gone for 2025.

Klemmer is a good defender (statistically). That aside, in 20 games in 2024 he made 15 line breaks and 5 offloads.

Blake Lawrie in 20 games, 11 line breaks and 3 offloads.

F Molo, 23 games, 12 line breaks, 7 offloads.

May is the gold standard. In 27 games he made 64 breaks and 40 offloads.

Ofc easts is a better side but they are on the same money. Anyway, maybe under Flanno he would do well. And injuries are a worry.

 

[St Tangles]

Fair enough.. but we do need a body, even if its someone on par with Frank or Sele.. we just cant go in with this little depth.. and god JDB better be up for another big year.. if he drops off the cliff, its g-g-season.

Hopefully we have someone else in mind
I can't stand Klemmer

 

[justadragon]

I was given the impression from you guys that you rated Jayden Sullivan (Bud) when he was at Saints. He left on good terms to take up a gig at WT.
Now he's been squeezed out by Jarome Luai and has been told he's free to go.
The Wests Tigers are willing to throw in $300k a season for the remainder of his contract.
I thought he would be a good pick up after that offer.

Mate you need to go and talk to his manager about promising him everything and delivering nothing.

 

[justadragon]

yes u are right, i think we would take him back if we had the spots available for extra halves back up.

we dont have the space atm and the club is being super picky on who they bring in for this reason id say

He also had an attitude that was more than evident when we played the Tigers, I dont think Flanno would have much to do with him now, otherwise he would have already made the deal on those terms.

 

[redVinme]

Klemmer is a good defender (statistically). That aside, in 20 games in 2024 he made 15 line breaks and 5 offloads.

Blake Lawrie in 20 games, 11 line breaks and 3 offloads.

F Molo, 23 games, 12 line breaks, 7 offloads.

May is the gold standard. In 27 games he made 64 breaks and 40 offloads.

Ofc easts is a better side but they are on the same money. Anyway, maybe under Flanno he would do well. And injuries are a worry.

You mean tackle breaks right? Cause Blake Lawrie wouldn't have 11 line breaks in his career lol

 

[justadragon]

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[Jubilee]

You mean tackle breaks right? Cause Blake Lawrie wouldn't have 11 line breaks in his career lol

Yep, tackle breaks. Scuse.

 

[Biglance]

Welch > klemmrr if we're desperate

 

[musso]

Klemmer is a good defender (statistically). That aside, in 20 games in 2024 he made 15 line breaks and 5 offloads.

Blake Lawrie in 20 games, 11 line breaks and 3 offloads.

F Molo, 23 games, 12 line breaks, 7 offloads.

May is the gold standard. In 27 games he made 64 breaks and 40 offloads.

Ofc easts is a better side but they are on the same money. Anyway, maybe under Flanno he would do well. And injuries are a worry.

Do you mean tackle breaks opposed to line breaks?

 

[Old Timer]

Do you mean tackle breaks opposed to line breaks?

In respect of Lawrie it's probably rest breaks.

 

[mattw5]

Read somewhere the other day that Klemmer has to play a certain amount of games in 2025 activate the clause for 2026 I don’t want him all i am saying is we will probably get him especially if he asks for a release

 

[musso]

In respect of Lawrie it's probably rest breaks.

I was thinking meal breaks, but the numbers seemed too low