Re: Tom Johnston a calculated transfer risk : Wed Apr 13, 2022 10:49 pm  

BOJ042 wrote:

I Hope he stays but if he is to leave i hope it is to the NRL - I reckon he can cut it .

I have heard a little whisper the Bulldogs are interested in chatting to him when they are allowed ,but as article suggets they are worried about the injury record .

Shouldn’t be too difficult to displace the current left winger at the Bulldogs!

Re: Tom Johnston a calculated transfer risk : Thu Apr 14, 2022 8:01 am  

I think this is a poor article.

TJ’s injury situation is imho a bit exaggerated.

In 7 seasons he’s averaged 15 games a season with a try average of one per game.

If he manages similar in the next 7 years he will be worth every penny.

15 games a season or more from such a devastating player is worth the risk.

As an aside I was watching some highlights from 2016 and 2017 the other day. I was amazed when I watched by how many of TJ’s contemporaries are now long gone from SL.

TJ has great longevity compared to many players.

He’ll get snapped up if he doesn’t sign for us. But if he’s smart he will stay right here.

Re: Tom Johnston a calculated transfer risk : Thu Apr 14, 2022 10:30 pm  

Tom should put in his transfer request in the morning!!
Our most potent attacking force and I don’t think he received a single pass on the wing tonight. He’s completely wasted at Belle Vue.

Re: Tom Johnston a calculated transfer risk : Thu Apr 14, 2022 11:45 pm  

Kevs Head wrote:

Tom should put in his transfer request in the morning!!
Our most potent attacking force and I don’t think he received a single pass on the wing tonight. He’s completely wasted at Belle Vue.

Just when I thought the last of the toys had left the pram… there goes another one!

Re: Tom Johnston a calculated transfer risk : Fri Apr 15, 2022 6:23 am  

Kevs Head wrote:

Tom should put in his transfer request in the morning!!
Our most potent attacking force and I don’t think he received a single pass on the wing tonight. He’s completely wasted at Belle Vue.

we don't deserve him

Re: Tom Johnston a calculated transfer risk : Fri Apr 15, 2022 6:26 am  

Spookisback wrote:

Just when I thought the last of the toys had left the pram… there goes another one!

But I’m not wrong am I.

Re: Tom Johnston a calculated transfer risk : Fri Apr 15, 2022 6:58 am  

Losing Johnstone for me would be a bitter pill to swallow not only for the club but fans alike ,to see him in full flight is a sight to behold and about the only good thing that’s happening on the field this season .selfish I know but we need to retain him at all costs ,but more performances like last night are really going to hurt our chances of doing that . He would be a devastating addition in a team where the forwards lay the platform and the half’s create gaps for the centres to put their wingers away , unlike us who have our wingers coming inside and doing the forwards work because they aren’t up to it . He’s a big fish in a little pond for us and a real crowd pleaser and who the hell apart from fifita have we got who can light up the stadium on his own . Don’t care how smart the new stadium will look , without the likes of a Johnstone in the team the place will be devoid of atmosphere and have nothing for us fans to marvel at .

[Wildthing]

Re: Tom Johnston a calculated transfer risk : Fri Apr 15, 2022 7:04 am  

We can't afford to lose Tom right now, he's one of the only (possibly only) great things we have.
To lose him would be devastating.

Re: Tom Johnston a calculated transfer risk : Fri Apr 15, 2022 4:03 pm  

Spookisback wrote:

Just when I thought the last of the toys had left the pram… there goes another one!

Not really, that’s just a statement of fact.

Don’t give up your day job, you’re not funny.

Re: Tom Johnston a calculated transfer risk : Fri Apr 15, 2022 5:41 pm  

TJ average 15 games a season and a world class winger
Ken Hirst only played 140 in 12-13 seasons again world class

If Trinity could get a decent fee for TJ I wouldn’t be too disappointed sadly I fear he will leave for nothing at the end of this season
Hopefully he will extend