Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Roar_Power]

Heard a rumour we have submitted offers to the May brothers the one at Penrith and Roosters. They are keen to play together. Bulldogs are also in the Karmichael Hunt.

I would throw all sorts of money at getting this done...

 

[Qwertyrick]

Tristan Reilly then we told him to go,

NSW cup player of the year for magpies, and we send him on his way.
Wasn’t given enough game time, and when he was in those three games, he played good. Haven’t seen anyone hit holes the way he does for the tigers for a while

 

[Buttface]

Apart from Api Koroisau, Jahream Bula and Lachlan Galvin the cupboard is bare for talent. My measurement of a teams player quality is what other clubs would try and sign them? Maybe add Fonua Pole and Isaiah Papali'i, Stefano Utoikamanu and yet to see Latu Fainu, (though the first four names have been underwhelming for sometime). The opportunity for the Tigers to sign a GREAT Coach in the NRL e.g. Bennett or Bellamy has been lost to nurture the young talent. Wests Tigers need to approach BENJI MARSHALL and see if he could work with Wayne Bennett for the next couple of years (would he leave QLD) and maybe a chance to play finals footy. Benji needs coaching assistance and it can't be Robbie Farah, Chris Heinington or John Morris.

Wayne Bennett loves money just as much as he loves himself so anything is a chance with him for at least a year or two.
Get it done Bugsy.

 

[Buttface]

He started out crap and remained crap.

I have to disagree Toddy.
He started out as rugby union dioreha and after a year or so end up crap. But as much as I was his biggest critic I have to admit he improved his tackling to at least the Lick Bricks level. Who is the only other footballer to improve his D in the last decade. What a development achievement from our development club.

 

[Tucker]

He started out crap and remained crap.

Nope.
He had heart and a desire to do well.
We could have worked with him but kept favouring lumps of coal like Toa and AJ.

 

[Tucker]

I suggest we sign that fiery number 6 from Manly

🤮

Perhaps he is under a long term contract and no chance of getting him ?

Thank god for that!

 

[Buttface]

Nope.
He had heart and a desire to do well.
We could have worked with him but kept favouring lumps of coal like Toa and AJ.

Coal can fire up?

 

[Tucker]

Coal can fire up?

That’s what the club continually hopes.

 

[Buttface]

That’s what the club continually hopes.

I’m pretty sure they are just black rocks.

 

[teddy23]

Heard a rumour we have submitted offers to the May brothers the one at Penrith and Roosters. They are keen to play together. Bulldogs are also in the Karmichael Hunt.

Both will end up at the Roosters unfortunately

Terrell has really stood up for the Roosters the opening two rounds, he's showing to be a better forward prospect than their big money signing Lenui imo.

 

[Tom Shines]

He started out crap and remained crap.

I’m going to agree with you about Reilly … they gave him an opportunity .. played him a few games late last year after he was in reserve game for the previous year and three quarters … they had a look at him and decided to move on..

He was terrible in the last game of the season against Manly last year …

Not up to it and they needed his roster spot

Bring in the next guy…

 

[Conbat07]

Both will end up at the Roosters unfortunately

Terrell has really stood up for the Roosters the opening two rounds, he's showing to be a better forward prospect than their big money signing Lenui imo.

That sucks!! Dirty chooks. They are a lot more appealing then whats looking like the 3 time wooden spoon chumpions

 

[The-moP]

Did anyone think Sullivan showed anything to show he is worth what we are paying for him.

Absolutely NOT .. !!

 

[teddy23]

That sucks!! Dirty chooks. They are a lot more appealing then whats looking like the 3 time wooden spoon chumpions

Don’t be surprised if Penrith make a late play for Terrell after seeing his start to the season.

I’ll be shocked if both brothers aren’t at either Roosters or Penrith in 2025.

 

[851]

Bold prediction here. Latu Fainu to evolve into a lock by next season - the Cameron Murray mould.

The kid is a nugget, probably can tackle better than most in our club & has that something special about him.

Imagine a spine of Bula - Galvin - Luai (Sezer) - Fainu - Api (TDS).

I was thinking about this on Saturday, trying to work out how to fit Galvin, Luai and Latu in to the team

 

[Mistymuzzle]

NSW cup player of the year for magpies, and we send him on his way.
Wasn’t given enough game time, and when he was in those three games, he played good. Haven’t seen anyone hit holes the way he does for the tigers for a while

Must be good. Which lucky NRL club snapped him up?

 

[TooLong]

I suggest we sign that fiery number 6 from Manly , seems to have way more skill, superior speed , defensive aggression and commitment then anyone in our back line. Maybe wrong but seems their fans appreciate having him in the side Perhaps he is under a long term contract and no chance of getting him ?

He is playing behind a strong pack that goes forward.

 

[Mistymuzzle]

I was thinking about this on Saturday, trying to work out how to fit Galvin, Luai and Latu in to the team

Galvin will ultimately be our Yeo

 

[Vicious]

Galvin will ultimately be our Yeo

That would be the perfect scenario.
A lot will need to go right to allow that to happen as if Galvin keeps performing well and improving as a halve, he probably won’t be too keen to move position, particularly if the team continues to struggle.
Making the move to 13 in a team that is playing finals and genuine title contenders would be much more appealing.
Also the fact that Luai, Fainu and Galvin are all left sided players, do we make the you go and comers change out of their comfort zone, or do we ask our 1.2 million dollar man to shift to the right to allow an easier transition for our youngsters ?

 

[king_sirro]

Galvin will ultimately be our Yeo

After watching him physically handle things with ease I now agree.

Need two animal forwards before it can happen though IMO.