500k - What are we going to use it on?

[rainman]

I don’t mind the idea of sims
Recon he would be good value
Need to get some fear back in our pack

 

[CrittaMagic69]

True, but you need other players around the halfback for it to work. They can’t do it on their own. I think with the signings we’ve made we’ll have a stronger team than the knights. In addition, the knights did end up finishing the regular season in 7th spot which isn’t as bad as you make out they are

I just don't see it with Pearce, he has played about a million games and he just isn't a leader and doesn't seem to have the sort of positive influence you'd want him to have on some on the less experienced guys. The Knights may be a better team with him on the field but I don't think he's someone we need to actively recruit.

 

[gbrussell]

True, but you need other players around the halfback for it to work. They can’t do it on their own. I think with the signings we’ve made we’ll have a stronger team than the knights. In addition, the knights did end up finishing the regular season in 7th spot which isn’t as bad as you make out they are

As the statistics published here by someone recently showed, Newcastle had the best penalty differential in the league. When they played the Broncos last week, and things didn't go their way with under 50% possession, their true ability was shown up.

Kalyn Ponga to me is massively over hyped. His defence is poor and he is often out of position when kicks are put through, which the Broncos exposed.

He hasn't got ALL the skills of a modern fullback. I can see him moving into the halves at some stage but I hope he has a hard hitting back rower defending inside him like Tonie Carroll did with Lockyer. While Lockyer wasn't a weak defender it was clear "Happy Joe Happy" wanted him to make as few tackles as possible.

 

[senshidog]

Tariq Simms and put him at lock. That frees up Jackson for second row again.

We have decent depth.

 

[billy beane]

Fuck no

Are there any players that you rate ???

 

[kaluah8123]

Too Soon? So what's the guesses on the move we will make now with the spare 500k?

Extend Katoa before he finds another club.

 

[Noeasyday]

Roosters will get him

They'll release Ben Marschke to find the funds to sign him no doubt.

 

[Noeasyday]

Tariq Simms and put him at lock. That frees up Jackson for second row again.

We have decent depth.

Why would you buy a State of Origin edge forward to play him in the middle, then move the current Bulldogs player of the year from the position he's been playing to another position where he was basically ineffective?

 

[Apex Cedar]

According to Gus we have roughly 700k to spend for 2 positions. I believe a couple other players will be moved on to get a big signing or 2.

 

[ATT]

My opionion. I’d put it into the bank at this stage. Gives us options as the year progresses if we get a gun performing out there skin. Or we get a injury to a position or a star comes on the market we have cash and a position open. If we spend it all and fill every spot it stops development and stops the above being in play. Makes the kids strive believing there is hope. If and a big if over the year non come to fruition. You front load someone on the bigger contracts and or pay bonus to you star who on the market may feel underpaid. Makes them feel loved. Don’t go waisting it because you can

 

[enoughsaid]

upgrade Burton ASAP and try to get him to sign for an extra year or two

 

[kmr07]

Tariq Simms and put him at lock. That frees up Jackson for second row again.

We have decent depth.

He’ll surely be asking for more than Elliot was on. Rather save the $ for a 7 or 9

 

[GoTheDoggies]

forward + experienced hooker

 

[Turvey Chip and Chase]

What do you think Sims would cost? If it was reasonable I think he’d add good experience and aggression.

mid also upgrade Burton.

 

[David holland]

According to Gus we have roughly 700k to spend for 2 positions. I believe a couple other players will be moved on to get a big signing or 2.

Move on the dead wood ,I'd be suprised to see what Waddell is on

 

[enoughsaid]

Sims is a grub and a flat track bully..
loooks good up against average players

 

[Howie B]

My opionion. I’d put it into the bank at this stage. Gives us options as the year progresses if we get a gun performing out there skin. Or we get a injury to a position or a star comes on the market we have cash and a position open. If we spend it all and fill every spot it stops development and stops the above being in play. Makes the kids strive believing there is hope. If and a big if over the year non come to fruition. You front load someone on the bigger contracts and or pay bonus to you star who on the market may feel underpaid. Makes them feel loved. Don’t go waisting it because you can

Exactly. The next season doesn’t start for 6 months yet so many on here want us to buy the first bloke available.

I reckon a fair few of our contracted players will be given permission to negotiate in the off season with other teams. Doesn’t mean they will go but I highly doubt the 28 players we have will be with us in Rd 1 next year.

The same applies to other clubs. There is normally a fair few players that come up for grabs once end of season reviews are done

 

[CQDog]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1436464861571993600

 

[kmr07]

What do you think Sims would cost? If it was reasonable I think he’d add good experience and aggression.

mid also upgrade Burton.

 

[chisdog]

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