Re: rumours on twitter : Fri Jun 06, 2014 9:43 pm  

Dave K. wrote:

Dobson: Rovers reject and journeyman are not too words I would associate with him.

Journeyman - still only 28 and has played at Catalan, Wigan and HKR in Sl plus Canberra and Newcastle in the NRL. Has never won a thing, has never played in any champion or even great sides. Can do some of the basics to a high standard but nothing special in the big picture. We need a Walsh and not a Dobson if were gonna take the massive step from being the poop we are to a proper team.

Re: rumours on twitter : Fri Jun 06, 2014 9:48 pm  

Sebasteeno wrote:

Journeyman - still only 28 and has played at Catalan, Wigan and HKR in Sl plus Canberra and Newcastle in the NRL. Has never won a thing, has never played in any champion or even great sides. Can do some of the basics to a high standard but nothing special in the big picture. We need a Walsh and not a Dobson if were gonna take the massive step from being the poop we are to a proper team.

dobson would be much better than what we've had but he needs a goo player alongside him. He never helped rovers rise above mid table mediocrity so there is no reason to believe him and, say, rankin would do any better for us. Academic as we won't sign him

Re: rumours on twitter : Fri Jun 06, 2014 10:04 pm  

Who do you lot think you are? Newsflash: Thurston, Cronk and Cherry-Evans arent coming. Every clubs fans want to sign top, top players, but some of you are expecting to sign the calibre of player that just isnt going to happen. Therefore its open season on anyone you are linked too because they arent good enough for whatever reason. Youre 10th in SL, Dobson would be a good signing for you. Take the blinkers off just cos he wore the red n white for 5 years.

Re: rumours on twitter : Fri Jun 06, 2014 10:28 pm  

Not all FC fans think Dobson isnt good enough, he has already proven to be a very good player in SL and one of the top 3 halfs when he was here.

Don't listen to some of the dipsticks that think we are a top 2 club and should by right be signing Cronk.

Re: rumours on twitter : Fri Jun 06, 2014 10:29 pm  

HKR Smithy wrote:

Who do you lot think you are? Newsflash: Thurston, Cronk and Cherry-Evans arent coming. Every clubs fans want to sign top, top players, but some of you are expecting to sign the calibre of player that just isnt going to happen. Therefore its open season on anyone you are linked too because they arent good enough for whatever reason. Youre 10th in SL, Dobson would be a good signing for you. Take the blinkers off just cos he wore the red n white for 5 years.

What people are failing to realise is that a 7 does not make a team. All the other players, plus a 7 make the team. Dobson would be good in our current team. Our total team though does not play together. Put any 7 in our current team and expect instant results and it will simply not happen.

Re: rumours on twitter : Fri Jun 06, 2014 10:52 pm  

Greavsie wrote:

think most teams would struggle if they had a fish coaching them

Re: rumours on twitter : Fri Jun 06, 2014 10:54 pm  

Punos wrote:

Not all FC fans think Dobson isnt good enough, he has already proven to be a very good player in SL and one of the top 3 halfs when he was here.

Don't listen to some of the dipsticks that think we are a top 2 club and should by right be signing Cronk.

I did say 'some of you'.. I think? Ha, May have got a bit carried away. I appreciate its only some of you, I know a lot of you can be alright (ish)

hull smallears wrote:

What people are failing to realise is that a 7 does not make a team. All the other players, plus a 7 make the team. Dobson would be good in our current team. Our total team though does not play together. Put any 7 in our current team and expect instant results and it will simply not happen.

A 7 doesnt make a team but a 7 does have a bigger influence on the team than a lot of other positions. In SL, having a good kicking game consistently and being able to organise the team properly and efficiently makes you one of the best halfbacks in the league. I realise the organisation has to be part of the coaches remit to put the attacking structures in place. But the point im making is that if you had Dobson this season youd be in the top 8. Just by being in side. Once the team improved around him in terms of personnel and learning the way he plays, he would be even more influential in a positive manner.

Re: rumours on twitter : Fri Jun 06, 2014 11:47 pm  

*1865* wrote:

I was told Campese isn't the only Raider coming over, with Croker rumoured to be the other one.

Croker is one of the most underrated players in the NRL.Would be a brilliant signing
Can't see it though - one of Canberra's best players,& they're pretty desperate to sign/retain
quality players.
As mentioned excellent goalkicker. - around 80% I think








Disclaimer: 8 year old son may not be a credible source.

Re: rumours on twitter : Sat Jun 07, 2014 7:34 am  

HKR Smithy wrote:

I did say 'some of you'.. I think? Ha, May have got a bit carried away. I appreciate its only some of you, I know a lot of you can be alright (ish)

A 7 doesnt make a team but a 7 does have a bigger influence on the team than a lot of other positions. In SL, having a good kicking game consistently and being able to organise the team properly and efficiently makes you one of the best halfbacks in the league. I realise the organisation has to be part of the coaches remit to put the attacking structures in place. But the point im making is that if you had Dobson this season youd be in the top 8. Just by being in side. Once the team improved around him in terms of personnel and learning the way he plays, he would be even more influential in a positive manner.

Mate, I would take him like a shot and agree re top 8. I just sense there is some sort of fundamental issue with FC at the moment. I sense you could put thurston in there, and we would only be 7th at best. Something is just not quite right, and I am really not sure what it is.

Re: rumours on twitter : Sat Jun 07, 2014 8:16 am  

No way will Dobson sign for us !
We will end up with TL IMO . The 3rd choice .