Player movements and rumours

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

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  1. Toolman TR Man

    Well they're trying to buy a premiership whilst they have Cronk and they don't think Manu is good enough so they wanted to replace him with a big name and they expect that big name player to be good enough to adapt. Only logic I can see in it.
     
    Toolman, Jul 29, 2018
    #28021

  2. AVA T Delonge

    Has there been anything more on Crichton backing out of his Rooters contract to stay at Souffs? I reckon the Rooters would jump at the chance. He hasn't really been able to replicate last year and IIRC he was signed for a fair chunk of cash?
     
    AVA, Jul 29, 2018
    #28022

  3. Magic AJ Parker

    Trying to win a premiership despite* having Cronk.

    This is going to stir a few on here up but I genuinely reckon, or at least the only wake it makes sense to me is that the club found out Fergo was leaving so they approached a few wingers and were surprised at what they could get Morris & Hall for.

    Keeping in min one is a 32yr old winger who is happy to fight for his position in order to be part of a side who can win a premiership, the other is a 31yr old winger who just wants to test himself in the NRL before he retires. I genuinely don't think either would have cost a lot and just because of that the club probably unintentionally ended up buying some depth in a position we have always struggled for depth in.

    It just doesn't make any sense otherwise if either of them cost a lot of money.
     
    Magic, Jul 29, 2018
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  4. Magic AJ Parker

    No chance, there's so much more to the Crichton story than just signing a good player. It was personal for Uncle Nick. Big boy ego's were damaged.

    Crichton has come out quite a few times now to say it's all bullshit too so I don't see it happening.
     
    Magic, Jul 29, 2018
    #28024

  5. Cribbage RG Cribb

    This makes more sense than any other theory IMO.
     
    Cribbage, Jul 29, 2018
    #28025

  6. Alec AD Funkotron

    Didn't Chrichton cut one or two fingers off to rush back from injury or something retarded? Could that be why he isn't playing as well?

    Probably watching too much Game of Thrones or something and thought it was cool, probably one of the super gay recent seasons.
     
    Alec, Jul 29, 2018
    #28026

  7. Cribbage RG Cribb

    I think Crichton has been fine this year, honestly. He's had less impact because Souths go left so much more often than they go right, but his defence has improved quite a bit and he's still been dangerous when they've gone to him.
     
    Cribbage, Jul 29, 2018
    #28027

  8. Maroon_Faithful M Faithful

    Disagree. He’s been highly ineffectual and very hot and cold in attack. Some weeks he doesn’t run hard at all and gets bent backwards repeatedly.
     
    Maroon_Faithful, Jul 29, 2018
    #28028

  9. Toolman TR Man

    how good's manu now
     
    Toolman, Jul 29, 2018
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  10. Harry Sack SB Slippy

    Taupau to Roosters? Surely not.....
     
    Harry Sack, Aug 31, 2018
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  11. Paddy P Orr

    Barba to Cowboys apparently.
     
    Paddy, Aug 31, 2018
    #28031

  12. Cribbage RG Cribb

    I love it tbh. Really excited to see how he'll go next year.
     
    Cribbage, Aug 31, 2018
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  13. Maroon_Faithful M Faithful

    Nah that’s fucked. Should’ve held out for Holmes.

    Shame JT will be retired.
     
    Maroon_Faithful, Aug 31, 2018
    #28033

  14. AVA T Delonge

    By all reports they are signing Barba for 1 year, then grabbing Holmes for 2020 when his contract is up. Sharks aren't releasing him (or they'll just do a player swap if the Sharks do decide to let him go early).
     
    AVA, Aug 31, 2018
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  15. Maroon_Faithful M Faithful

    Fair enough then.
     
    Maroon_Faithful, Aug 31, 2018
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  16. Cribbage RG Cribb

    Yeah, this. He hasn't been signed for any years in which Holmes is off contract so holding out would've been impossible, assuming the Sharks were keen on releasing him.

    Plus I don't care where the Cowboys finish, I'm just happy to see Barba back. Improves the standard of the NRL for sure.
     
    Cribbage, Aug 31, 2018
    #28036

  17. Magic AJ Parker

    Rumour has been for a while Napa is leaving to Newcastle or Brisbane should we be able to secure Tapau or TPJ.
     
    Magic, Aug 31, 2018
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  18. Paddy P Orr

    Probable spine of Barba, Clifford, Morgan, Granville. I dig that tbh.
     
    Paddy, Aug 31, 2018
    #28038

  19. Paddy P Orr

    Opacic to Cowboys also.
     
    Paddy, Sep 1, 2018
    #28039

  20. Boobidy BJ Gemmell

    Extremely average centre and still comfortably your best option there.
     
    Boobidy, Sep 1, 2018
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