Player movements and rumours

Discussion in 'The Cesspit: Rugby League Discussion' started by Julian, Apr 7, 2009.

  1. Hurricane JD Hurricane

    Massive NEWS - this is sarcastic

    Gerard Beale has retired from the NRL effective immediately
    Interested in a Queensland cup contract though.
     
  2. Boobidy BJ Gemmell

    So basically his manager couldn't even convince the Dogs to sign him.
     
  3. Cribbage RG Cribb

    Nah I think he just wanted to move back to SEQ and couldn't get a bite out of the Broncos or Titans.
     
  4. jazman84 JM Eightyfour

    Broncos could do a lot worse than a fit Beale tbh.
     
  5. Boobidy BJ Gemmell

    They currently have a lot better currently on the roster. Beale is a below average emergency outside back, and Broncos already have Kahu for that.
     
  6. Sultan Pepper HG Emm

    I've seen a few stories today reporting that flannagan won't be getting another contract at Roosters. Who would they be eyeing? Get Pearce back? I'm hoping they nab benj for a year
     
  7. Boobidy BJ Gemmell

    All the hype is on Walker. They'll probably run with Lam until Walker is ready.
     
  8. Cribbage RG Cribb

    Would be interesting to see them pick up an experienced half for a year or two while they were waiting on Walker. Benji is the obvious one but there are a few blokes who have gone over to England who I think would be an upgrade on Flanno too (at least short term).

    This was always the risk of letting Pearce go for a year or two of Cronk. I said at the time that if they didn't win a premiership with Cronk there they'd live go regret it, and sure enough they won two in a row so it paid off. But this was always the downside.
     
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  9. Magic AJ Parker

    I feel sorry for Flanagan that the media are making him out to be the scapegoat, this year definitely isn't on him.

    But he just didn't excel in any one area of half play: kicking, running or passing. I feel like as a young half if you're at least good at one of those 3 you can build your game around that.

    I find it amusing that people think he had a decent season, he was almost non-existent throughout large parts of our season where we were very dominant. I wonder if it's just the perception of being top point scorer for large parts of the season that made people feel like he had a better year than he really did. Sadly the goalkicking was the pinnacle of his year.
     
  10. Sultan Pepper HG Emm

    I think him not crumbling with the goal kicking indicated to the average punter he's got a bit of ticker as everyone always thinks about how much pressure is on the kicker and puts heaps of emphasis on it.

    Was a massive ask of him to bring him in to a back to back premiership side with so many stars and expect him to steer the ship with a club legend at hooker and two of the best at 5/8th and fullback. Will be interesting to see where he goes from here. Wests will probably sign him on half a million or something stupid.

    I think the age of their squad has a bit to do with it too, I think I was saying the other day about them having so many oldies, do they get someone like Benj and have one more crack next year, or start clearing ranks a little bit to really go for it 2022. Them telling Flanno to go and get makes me think its the former, but it may well be that they just don't see him as a fit for either progression.
     
  11. Hurricane JD Hurricane

    Dogs are sniffing

    Pun is unintentional. Although a good one if I say so myself.
     
  12. Sultan Pepper HG Emm

    I've seen Laurie Daley popping up a bit seeming fairly convinced that Pearce will be back at Roosters.
     
  13. morgieb MC Burridge

    Doesn't really make sense. Honestly the Benji for 2021 and blood Walker/Lam makes the most sense, but as much as Flanagan's probably not that good, it's still a massive slap in the face for him.
     
  14. Toolman TR Man

    They want to win more premierships with this aging team, not build for later ones, so they would definitely gun for Pearce if they could get him and aim for another 2 yrs at title contention. Getting Benji as a stopgap seems a waste of time imo, they won't win the comp with him so may as well put Walker straight in instead.
     
  15. Hurricane JD Hurricane

    Benji's on rented time.
    He'll be 36 next season.
    Kearney had it in for him and the Kiwis didn't pick for 5 years straight even when our halves stocks were decimated by injury. Finally madge picked him last year for New Zealand. Tears streamed down Benji's face as he wore the black and white last year during the anthem. Very moving moment.
    What an honour it must be to represent your country in your sport.
     
    Last edited: Oct 19, 2020
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  16. Hurricane JD Hurricane

    Isaiah Papali'i 2nd row to Eels on 2 year deal from the warriors
    Tom Opacic centre to Eeels on 1 year deal
     
  17. Hurricane JD Hurricane

    Lachlan Burr two year deal with cowboys
     
  18. Hurricane JD Hurricane

    Men, Question for you.

    What position is Foran playing for Manly next year?
     
  19. Cribbage RG Cribb

    Hooker apparently.
     
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  20. AVA T Delonge

    Perfect for those old man hamstrings.
     

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