: Tue Sep 23, 2008 7:56 pm  

Sheldon wrote:

I dont think head will come back.

Damn straight

: Tue Sep 23, 2008 7:58 pm  

From what i'm hearing Webster has been released.

: Tue Sep 23, 2008 7:58 pm  

The Hollywood Frasier wrote:

Damn straight

having not read it i couldn't possibly comment!

: Tue Sep 23, 2008 8:03 pm  

Digby wrote:

He's a "current" SOO and Aussie International. He's scores quite high on the pecking order.

Its tough to explain becuase people will take it out of context, but so were Micheal De Vere and Chris Mckenna when they came over, im not directly comparing Crocker to these two by the way just the way that these were two players who people were disappointed with becuase they were expected to be something that there not, I can aprriciate the impact Crocker will have on the culture of the club and the attitude of the players on the field, and he does thave a real qaulity about him aswell but he wont have a massive impact in changing the attacking fortunes of one of the worst attacking teams in the league, players who could have the potential to do this would be in higher demand.

: Tue Sep 23, 2008 8:04 pm  

A unknown superstar wrote:

Wouldn't sign none of them at all tbh Kimmorley like you said he's an old git, Head been there a no no. and Fien don't rate him as a 7.

I wouldn't sign them either I just think there more likely

: Tue Sep 23, 2008 8:05 pm  

Can't be bothered to read through 13 pages, but here's my thoughts.

If he has been signed as a squad player, then it is not a bad signing and he will provide decent cover. However, if he has been signed as a starter, then it is poop, simple as really.

: Tue Sep 23, 2008 8:07 pm  

Feel sorry for webbo 1 game and in those circumstances never stood a chance to fully impress,having said that Thorman is a damn good signing and if at the expense of webbo its understandable .

: Tue Sep 23, 2008 8:10 pm  

jordanp wrote:

Its tough to explain becuase people will take it out of context, but so were Micheal De Vere and Chris Mckenna when they came over, im not directly comparing Crocker to these two by the way just the way that these were two players who people were disappointed with becuase they were expected to be something that there not, I can aprriciate the impact Crocker will have on the culture of the club and the attitude of the players on the field, and he does thave a real qaulity about him aswell but he wont have a massive impact in changing the attacking fortunes of one of the worst attacking teams in the league, players who could have the potential to do this would be in higher demand.

You obviously have some-one in mind as you sound an expert - please name who you would bring in instead of Crocker.

: Tue Sep 23, 2008 8:12 pm  

jordanp wrote:

Its tough to explain becuase people will take it out of context, but so were Micheal De Vere and Chris Mckenna when they came over, im not directly comparing Crocker to these two by the way just the way that these were two players who people were disappointed with becuase they were expected to be something that there not, I can aprriciate the impact Crocker will have on the culture of the club and the attitude of the players on the field, and he does thave a real qaulity about him aswell but he wont have a massive impact in changing the attacking fortunes of one of the worst attacking teams in the league, players who could have the potential to do this would be in higher demand.

We were the worst attacking team because we never had our halfs on the pitch so yes you are right if next season we play the full season without any halves crocker will not make a difference.

BUT

Hopefully next season we will have a more settled side and naturally the attacking options will get better.

I do not expect Crocker to come in and single handedly turn this team around but you cannot deny the guy is one of the most respected and feared players in the NRL and has the the ability to inspire players around him. Michael Crocker is one of the biggest signings this club has made and the only current aussie international since Sterling so to dismiss the scale of the signing is totally foolish.

: Tue Sep 23, 2008 8:12 pm  

Good signing, well done Agar, like the 1 yr as it keeps the options open for 2010.

Welcome aboard Chris