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Believe me.. People would much rather positive news than negative news and to be linked to ascending stars and not over the hill players.

I agree that we're getting ahead of ourselves in getting worked up about McCullough at this stage. But put it into context.. They just chased Reynolds which is bad enough.. 5 years of cap dramas, making poor signings and missing the finals makes some people edgy, anxious and dubious about potentially wasting more cap space. Hopefully that is not the case.

Conversely, another faction on here would rather attack fellow fans and look for any excuse to do so than to address recurring issues or concerns at the club.
Honestly, I don't know mate. Sometimes I really don't know. At times I come on here and think we could make the most incredible signings, have the best results, and the same people would still bitch and moan. People are literally wishing for our club to lose, and you're having a go at the guys trying to talk some sense in here?

Getting ahead of ourselves? Mate. It's like the nuclear bomb was dropped in here. No attempt to think rationally and question whether the story had any truth in it. I literally did one Google search and found his quotes from today that go completely against the 'he's signings a long-term contract with the Dogs' melarky.

As for the 'faction' talk. Nah. Disappointing that you're trying to stoke that fire up as really do enjoy many of your posts, but that's simply not true mate. Yes. The usual posters have come on and had their piece to say, but the rest of it? Personally find the best way to truth is understanding the whole picutre which is what I believe those 'factions' are trying to do. The fact that 98% of you jumped in the deep end over this without even for a second checking how deep the water was says it all really .....

Anyway. Each to their own and you're welcome to think what you want to think.
 

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Honestly, I don't know mate. Sometimes I really don't know. At times I come on here and think we could make the most incredible signings, have the best results, and the same people would still bitch and moan. People are literally wishing for our club to lose, and you're having a go at the guys trying to talk some sense in here?

Getting ahead of ourselves? Mate. It's like the nuclear bomb was dropped in here. No attempt to think rationally and question whether the story had any truth in it. I literally did one Google search and found his quotes from today that go completely against the 'he's signings a long-term contract with the Dogs' melarky.

As for the 'faction' talk. Nah. Disappointing that you're trying to stoke that fire up as really do enjoy many of your posts, but that's simply not true mate. Yes. The usual posters have come on and had their piece to say, but the rest of it? Personally find the best way to truth is understanding the whole picutre which is what I believe those 'factions' are trying to do. The fact that 98% of you jumped in the deep end over this without even for a second checking how deep the water was says it all really .....

Anyway. Each to their own and you're welcome to think what you want to think.
Yeah and two days ago Bateman said he wasn't leaving Canberra. What coaches and players say publicly means little.

Stoke what fire? What are you even arguing now? I've conceded people are overreacting and tried to explain the context as to why. What more do you want? A written apology?

People are bitching and moaning because they want the club to make the best use of the cap space we waited five years for. I don't see what's so hard to understand about that. We're fans. Sometimes sports fans and human beings are emotional. Who knew?
 

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Believe me.. People would much rather positive news than negative news and to be linked to ascending stars and not over the hill players.

I agree that we're getting ahead of ourselves in getting worked up about McCullough at this stage. But put it into context.. They just chased Reynolds which is bad enough.. 5 years of cap dramas, making poor signings and missing the finals makes some people edgy, anxious and dubious about potentially wasting more cap space. Hopefully that is not the case.

Conversely, another faction on here would rather attack fellow fans and look for any excuse to do so than to have a discussion about or address recurring issues or concerns at the club.
But you bring up Reynolds. The club didn’t sign him they asked the question how much the tigers gave there answer and they said no way and moved on. Why keep bringing it up when nothing happened ?? How many players have this board been linked too in the past few seasons? Plenty and how many have they actually signed that we have been linked too? Maybe one DWZ and that broke a few days before we signed him. People need to chill we get it you don’t like the board but what’s rumoured to be happening and what actually happens are miles apart.
 

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But you bring up Reynolds. The club didn’t sign him they asked the question how much the tigers gave there answer and they said no way and moved on. Why keep bringing it up when nothing happened ?? How many players have this board been linked too in the past few seasons? Plenty and how many have they actually signed that we have been linked too? Maybe one DWZ and that broke a few days before we signed him. People need to chill we get it you don’t like the board but what’s rumoured to be happening and what actually happens are miles apart.
Mate, I have no problem with the board. If they make good signings like Thompson and Bateman, I'll praise them. If they make poor signings or we miss out on good players, I'll question those decisions..

I don't think they should have been enquiring about Reynolds in the first place and thankfully they wisely passed on bringing him back. Not everyone is attacking the club for the fun of it or has an agenda.
 

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Yeah and two days ago Bateman said he wasn't leaving Canberra. What coaches and players say publicly means little.

Stoke what fire? What are you even arguing now? I've conceded people are overreacting and tried to explain the context as to why. What more do you want? A written apology?

People are bitching and moaning because they want the club to make the best use of the cap space we waited five years for. I don't see what's so hard to understand about that. We're fans. Sometimes sports fans and human beings are emotional. Who knew?
A written apology would be great actually. You can send it to me via PM if you like. Till then enjoy my friend. Enjoy.
 

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I didn’t open this thread because I thought people where seriously kidding themselves throwing his name up as an option. He’s a flop. Complete and utter garbage now days. (Don’t get me wrong he had a very good run but he’s way past offering absolutely anything nrl worthy now)

Then to see we might sign him I just about broke my phone. If we do our clubs power to be is truly showing it’s out of its depth. We spend years paying other clubs to take our best players and eating shit. That is not hard to do. Finally get through that. If we don’t spend it on out and out quality stars to give us something fucking to enjoy then fuck right off. I “pledged” my support with my money yet again. If this sort of garbage comes true I’ll pledge my boot to their ass.

Pass on Bateman go see if Palmer Wapau wants to come out of retirement ffs if you sign McCullough. Garbage.

If you want to sign an older experienced hooker get Jake friend for a year or 2 ffs. Least he’s quality.
 

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Foxsports are now covering the story. Showing the same channel 7 stuff. but would they show it if it was baseless?
 

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Foxsports are now covering the story. Showing the same channel 7 stuff. but would they show it if it was baseless?
James Hooper works for Foxsports and has among the most inaccurate mail in the business. If Brent Read or Andrew Webster start saying it’s true I’d be more likely to think it has legs. Until then...
 

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Foxsports are now covering the story. Showing the same channel 7 stuff. but would they show it if it was baseless?
Yep just got three messages from mates.

One : good to see the doggies will stay down the bottom another half a decade.

Two : nice marquee signing there mate: last few years been worth it.

Three : Macca? Nice! Don’t worry about replacing chn just get pay out there!

Fuck I hope it’s bs.
 

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Wtf, I woke up and came on here to read this shit


Thought he was going to the knights?
 

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Wtf, I woke up and came on here to read this shit


Thought he was going to the knights?
He is. They saying for 2021 on. Better be bullshit.

Only hope is they surely would of got him
Here now if this was true. Unless they are that hopeless that they only saw him sign with knights half a year and are trying for next season now.
 

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This actually all your fault Sancho2020 .. You bitched so long and hard that Lewis is shit and not signing an actual Hooker, the coach is fucked the board are hopeless etc.etc. that the club must have been forced into action and acted on your behalf. :tearsofjoy::tearsofjoy:

We could have got rid of Foran at the end of the year or even signed him for another year on cheap coin if he plays ok this year and spent money on a gun xfactor fullback or half..

But you fucked it....:fearscream:

Whats wrong with the below list, would still of left plenty of money in the war chest and put faith in the juniors to come thru, but some here just like millennial's want instant results NOW regardless of the consequences. Rome wasn't built in a day and greatness comes only to a few and only after lots of hard work and effort, you are not just entitled to it.

1.Hoppa
2.Smith
3.Harper
4.DWZ
5.Meaney
6.Foran/Averillo
7.Wakeham
9.JMK/Lewis/Kotoa (Ennis as specialist coach) + couple of promising Juniors coming thru including Australian School boys hooker and kids like Schoup (spelling)?
14. Cogger

Instead, thanks to you, we get McCulloch...(thats of course if any of this is true)
 

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I can see this happening, but the 4 years is more than questionable. We haven't signed anyone for more than 2 years let alone a bloke that will be 32 by the time he debuts for us.

Chase Jake Friend for 2 seasons.
 

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He is. They saying for 2021 on. Better be bullshit.

Only hope is they surely would of got him
Here now if this was true. Unless they are that hopeless that they only saw him sign with knights half a year and are trying for next season now.
I thought he signed a two year deal with Newcastle?

Ehh, with the way things have been going at belmore, nothing will surprise me anymore :upset:
 

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As if you wouldn’t sign Harry Grant for 2021. Surely he can’t get a gig at Storm with Brandon Smith there and would want to start. Tigers have to swap him back at the end off the year. Fucking hell I know people love the club and are to proud to criticise it but fuck me dead we are not in a good place with Pay at the helm or that chick who thinks she is her dad. Plus where is our goal kicking backrower she said we would sign that would win us a comp like it’s 1980
 

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We definately need some experience in the spine though McCullough wouldn't be in my top few recruitment targets.
While he brings plenty of experience he's not dynamic enough in comparison to the top dummy halves. He's strong in defense and passing is ok, if he is the only option for a year or two then I'd go with it, but imo there's better options for 2021 still off contract.
Jake Friend is the same age and would be the number 1 priority for mine. He's a winner, comes from a strong club, more class then McCullough.
Watson has the makings of a dynamic ball running dummy half and should be the second target.
Harry Grant is another obvious target though still contracted. If Smith plays on then I'd be throwing everything at him.
 

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I would have gone for Jake Friend. Reads the game well, good service, excellent defense, nice kicking game and has experience.... Unlucky not to play origin because of injury and he'll most likely make the team this year.
 
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