Lodge, you Monster

[TheSoaringEagle2023]

We really are one quality forward short, just think between Keppie, Sips and woods (and maybe Oshay as well) there is a real drop off in consistency, talent etc.

With Paseka, Lodge we have top shelf front rowers - we need another to help out the rest

Eddie Blacker!

 

[PONTIAN SEA EAGLE]

I said it last week & say it again he must be given an extension his work load is enormous.Hit ups,defence,offloads,are a highlight He doesn’t stop.

 

[Spartan Eagle]

Aggression can be contagious. Great game by Lodge. Too bad we had soft serving Woods playing. The contrast was outrageous.

 

[Ned]

He's been good, definitely made a difference since he's been here.

 

[mickqld]

The one truly inspired signing we've managed in several years. The guy has been a tower but it also shows up how many plodders we've been carrying.

 

[TheSoaringEagle2023]

Aggression can be contagious. Great game by Lodge. Too bad we had soft serving Woods playing. The contrast was outrageous.

Woods next gig.

 

[Eagle 1]

Haumole was good tonight, as was Bullemore.

Bully went really well and a return to form tonight.

 

[The '47ers]

Woods next gig.

Working for Josh Massoud?

 

[wedgetail eagle]

How about the big Don’t Argue Lodge gave that poor mongrel in the lead up to Koula’s Try, gold.

 

[Waz13]

Aggression can be contagious. Great game by Lodge. Too bad we had soft serving Woods playing. The contrast was outrageous.

Wood duck is awful. Keppie a shocker tonight but even with his junk he offers more than Woody. Did keppie even get in after his first error ridden stint?

 

[eaglebuzz]

It's nice to have another forward (Haumole being the other) who can send players flying when he takes a hitup.

To be honest if the Brooks and Talau signings pay off I think I'm on board with the Siebold signings. We just need one more prop who isn't a total dud and I think we have what we need.

 

[Rocky]

Here's the Matt Lodge reality check.

The Roosters fans would have been saying the same thing after 2 games with them last year.

Manly would be crazy to offer him more than a 1 year low-dollar contract.

 

[mosto]

Here's the Matt Lodge reality check.

The Roosters fans would have been saying the same thing after 2 games with them last year.

Manly would be crazy to offer him more than a 1 year low-dollar contract.

And that was the Roosters. If he fizzles out here, so be it, it was a low cost risk, effectively a free swing for the club.

If he continues on in this form then happy days isn’t it?

 

[eaglebuzz]

Here's the Matt Lodge reality check.

The Roosters fans would have been saying the same thing after 2 games with them last year.

Manly would be crazy to offer him more than a 1 year low-dollar contract.

Yes but they were trying to sign Leniu whilst retaining JWH

 

[NYEagle]

I knew he would be good. He was good for the Roosters and for the Warriors.

NYEagle

 

[wedgetail eagle]

Yes but they were trying to sign Leniu whilst retaining JWH

CH9’s Matt Thompson was talking to Gus Gould about salary cap, signing players, etc.
Gould said the one he’d like to sign from the Roosters is their accountant.

 

[master blaster]

CH9’s Matt Thompson was talking to Gus Gould about salary cap, signing players, etc.
Gould said the one he’d like to sign from the Roosters is their accountant.

He,s a good one to talk

 

[master blaster]

How about the big Don’t Argue Lodge gave that poor mongrel in the lead up to Koula’s Try, gold.

I loved his added touch on Blomax when he tackled him, by pantsing him ...

 

[Pete W]

It's nice to have another forward (Haumole being the other) who can send players flying when he takes a hitup.

To be honest if the Brooks and Talau signings pay off I think I'm on board with the Siebold signings. We just need one more prop who isn't a total dud and I think we have what we need.

Talau is a shockingly bad signing. Doesn't make the Tigers best 17, which says a lot. Watching him closely for a while, and have come to the conclusion that he is a massive liability in defence, whilst also possessing zero footy awareness in attack. Not quick, or big, he is literally a downgrade on Harper. If we have an injury issue with outside backs, I would even have Burbo (Capewell style) in at centre ahead of Talau

Lodge and Brooks: big tick
Arthur and Paulo: decent depth
Talau and Condon: reserve graders at best

Agreed, one more high quality prop to compliment Jake, Paseka and Lodge (I would persist with Aloiai and Bully at this stage too). And a genuine dummy half to go with Croker. And a successful attack coach to support Seibs

 

[Waz13]

I’ve watched bits n pieces of Lodge over the years and have been impressed. He was playing at rep level quality last night. Outstanding. Very quick play the ball and single handedly got us in the front foot for the Koula try and back into the contest.

Im really looking forward to him taking on the Roosters pack this week. He’ll have a point to prove that’s for sure. Lodge v JWH bring it on!