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Re: Official thread and signing news
Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2019 5:28 pm
by blazza18
Not sure where Taylor's head is at or if he can be a good player again but having a halfback you can rely on to do halfback "things" would be such a step up.
Re: Official thread and signing news
Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2019 6:54 pm
by TC
blazza18 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 30, 2019 5:28 pm
Not sure where Taylor's head is at or if he can be a good player again but having a halfback you can rely on to do halfback "things" would be such a step up.
You can't rely on Taylor period. On his day he is very good, but he has no strength under pressure - when it's going badly he goes to water. If he's having a bad day he actively avoids taking responsibility - the last thing you want from your playmaker.
To steal a quote from
The Replacements; "Winners always want the ball when the game is on the line."
Cronk, Smith, Slater, Munster, Finucane, right back to Ross, Kimmorley, Nikau and Kearns - the list at Storm is long and distinguished. But with 30 seconds to go and 2 points down, can you honestly see Ash Taylor saying, "Gimme the ball"?.
Re: Official thread and signing news
Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2019 7:05 pm
by Lucas
I'm not convinced Taylor is that much better than Croft. If at all. And that is without comparing their pay packets.
I'd take Taylor only if he agreed to play on minimum wage. Show us how much you want it!
Re: Official thread and signing news
Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2019 8:48 pm
by yourhero
TC wrote: ↑Fri Aug 30, 2019 6:54 pmTo steal a quote from
The Replacements; "Winners always want the ball when the game is on the line."
Great movie
Shane Falco wrote:Pain heals, chicks dig scars, glory lasts forever.
Re: Official thread and signing news
Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2019 9:14 pm
by Mattpoet
Best gridiron movie ever.
Re: Official thread and signing news
Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2019 9:15 pm
by blazza18
TC wrote: ↑Fri Aug 30, 2019 6:54 pm
blazza18 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 30, 2019 5:28 pm
Not sure where Taylor's head is at or if he can be a good player again but having a halfback you can rely on to do halfback "things" would be such a step up.
You can't rely on Taylor period. On his day he is very good, but he has no strength under pressure - when it's going badly he goes to water. If he's having a bad day he actively avoids taking responsibility - the last thing you want from your playmaker.
To steal a quote from
The Replacements; "Winners always want the ball when the game is on the line."
Cronk, Smith, Slater, Munster, Finucane, right back to Ross, Kimmorley, Nikau and Kearns - the list at Storm is long and distinguished. But with 30 seconds to go and 2 points down, can you honestly see Ash Taylor saying, "Gimme the ball"?.
We’re comparing him to Croft here lol.
Got a feeling he wouldn’t be the same player under Bellamy or in our system. It’s moot anyway cause he’s not coming here.
Re: Official thread and signing news
Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2019 9:37 pm
by glennb
Just read NRL lurker rumour. That storm are shopping around both Chambers and Scott. Story says Chambers spoke to Cowboys management this week. Says they are on the “outer” with storm. Could explain the injury if true.
Re: Official thread and signing news
Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2019 10:56 am
by Lucas
I get shopping one, but both? We may have someone lined up? Ramien? Cos I'm not sure Kata and Seve are the answer.
Re: Official thread and signing news
Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2019 11:08 am
by TC
Shane Falco wrote:Pain heals, chicks dig scars, glory lasts forever.
Ripped off from Evel Knievel;
Bones heal, pain is temporary, and chicks dig scars
Still a great quote though.
Re: Official thread and signing news
Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2019 5:07 pm
by ALX22
Lucas wrote: ↑Sat Aug 31, 2019 10:56 am
I get shopping one, but both? We may have someone lined up? Ramien? Cos I'm not sure Kata and Seve are the answer.
Pretty sure young NQ centre Tuala is on the move.
Re: Official thread and signing news
Posted: Mon Sep 09, 2019 7:09 pm
by bula
James Hooper reporting the Tigers are after Papenhuyzen. 18 months after letting him go! FFS
https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pr ... db9baa561d
Re: Official thread and signing news
Posted: Mon Sep 09, 2019 8:23 pm
by yourhero
bula wrote: ↑Mon Sep 09, 2019 7:09 pmJames Hooper reporting
No need to read after that. It has been acknowledged that Hooper has been wrong many times this year. He has officially reached Weidler status.
I wouldn’t put it past him to drum up rubbish articles purely on behalf of player managers looking to boost the contract value.
Re: Official thread and signing news
Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2019 8:56 am
by Danger D
There are probably at least 3 or 4 clubs who would love to have Paps. Not really a revelation for readers surely!
Re: Official thread and signing news
Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2019 9:17 am
by Lucas
Danger D wrote: ↑Tue Sep 10, 2019 8:56 am
There are probably at least 3 or 4 clubs who would love to have Paps. Not really a revelation for readers surely!
3 or 4? Try 16.
Re: Official thread and signing news
Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2019 12:07 pm
by Lucas
Billy Walters confirmed signed 2 years at Wests Tigers.