@spartan117 said in Signing Suggestions & Rumours:

@clontarfkid said in Signing Suggestions & Rumours:

@nrlsurvivor said in Signing Suggestions & Rumours:

@boonboon said in Signing Suggestions & Rumours:

Seems Jackson Hastings still hasnt got on a plane.

Interesting

Im guessing Hastings wld luv to sign on with a NRL Club…probably feels hes earnt his stripes in UK…and sees the $$ offered to established but ordinary 7s(Hunt,Taylor,Moses,Brooks,Croft)and figures hes worth similiar $$$.
The other complication is a transfer fee,which he needs to pay…it just makes him more expensive
Unfortunately hes still unproven in NRL,and to get anywhere near what hes looking for he needs to go to a club that doesnt already have a quality no7…or at least paying for one(like WTs).All clubs have their 7s locked in for 2021,so hes left this season too late or take back up $$ for this year and prove himself

I heard on radio somewhere this week that Hastings and the Tigers see a good future together, yet Wigan have not entertained a release for him.

The Tigers have now backed off until something changes from their end.

I think until UK can settle the covid19 scene down there wont be many players willing to trade places…

That is correct, the club has ceased negotiations, but are willing to revisit if he is granted a release.

@frullens said in David Nofoaluma re-signs until 2025..:

@twentyforty said in David Nofoaluma re-signs until 2025..:

Just thinking about Madge and his elusive search for combinations during the last 2 seasons. One combination which we no longer have is Benji/Nofa. Benji with the cut out rainbow or kick to the corner for Nofa would not have been too obvious to the defence. A plan no doubt hatched on the golf course? Bloke in the bar asked Nofa… who else do you play golf with?” “Just Benji”“who else plays golf at the WT?” Nofa replied “I don’t know.” Does anyone else think that it is odd ? I mean why isn’t golf played by more of WT players?

Just listened todays Brooks SEN interview, he was asked who is the gold tragic at the tigers?
Brooks had to think hard about it and said Mybe was the only one that played golf, he thinks.

Weird on a number of reasons.
Golf is usually footy players social game, why don’t WT know who plays?
Also if Mybe plays and Nofa play, don’t they know each other play and why not play together.

Feels like benji and nofa playing together is a bit of the old school boys club culture

I’m just sad they don’t all play golf with Uncle Harry on a monthly basis. Pretty sure all the Roosters players like a round of golf or 3.

@happy_tiger said in Wests Tigers re-sign Zane Musgrove till 2024:

I wonder if the coach spoke to Madge about Musgrave …how to get the best out of him without turning him loon …

Obviously playing for your culture could get very emotional to many players

Not making excuses …but some players like Musgrave play very close to the edge …doesn’t take much to push them over

I wonder if Madge was too concerned with him, not ideal to be suspended, but his game is exactly what we need.

@69-05-41 said in Captain Tamou:

@strongee said in Captain Tamou:

@69-05-41 said in Captain Tamou:

Brooks replacing Captain GuMbye in the leadership group and assuming witches hat responsibilities.

Wow you made no sense , other a bit of closet racism sprinkled in there . Good for you …

Wow, really! You are trying to play the race card? I assume you are referring to witches hats or Captain GuMbye? If so, go get some perspective from other posts on this forum of what these references relate to. Both refer to players that do not contribute much on the field but are always selected. Nothing to do with race!

Obviously I offended you by criticising your buddy Brooksie rather than Benji bashing as per your agenda. Sorry for having a different opinion.

BTW, you posted on this forum about a “black dog” last month. Not sure why the dog’s colour is relevant, but based on my agenda and taking your comment out of context I have reason to believe you must be racist and a hypocrite. Good for you …

What ? Ones referencing depression the other is using someone’s last name as a payout . Like I said closet racism . Could you draw a longer bow? You do realise black means the lack of colour ? As in what happens to your brain , when you fall into the abyss . It’s a metaphor . How long did it take you to look at all my posts to find something to pay me out? Don’t be racist . It’s not hard . What does Benji have to do with witches hats and brooks ? I love benji . His defence infuriated me last year . And he played for himself IMO the last 8 games .

Not interested in a fight , or even offended . Just think it lacks class . It’s like saying “your mum” .

I see the WTs club icon has been given a gig by David Kidwell to play for the Maori Allstars,an opportunity to play alongside his brother which he hasnt done before…
good luck to him…this could be his last hoorah for rep footy…

@leichhardttiger said in Big Cat Trades Who got the best deal?:

Penriff got from us:

Matt Eisenhuth
Robert Jennings
Paul Momorovski (Early release w/$$$)

We got:

Shaun Blore (mid 2020)
James Tamou
Daine Laurie (a year early for Momo & some $$$)
Alan Fitzgibbon

Joe Galovao is walking around in Tigers gear too, don’t forget him!

@cochise said in The repeating pattern...:

@tiger5150 said in The repeating pattern...:

@gallagher said in The repeating pattern...:

@tiger5150 said in The repeating pattern...:

@elleryhanley said in The repeating pattern...:

@tigerballs said in The repeating pattern...:

@elleryhanley said in The repeating pattern...:

@hsvjones said in The repeating pattern...:

We have done a great job in recruitment over the last few months considering we are a team that has missed the finals for like 10 years, 4 home grounds and players so called wanting out, etc… Having said that I think the only way we will recruit a SOO quality player in his prime without over paying is to win games and make finals.
I truly believe if we were to make the finals this year and the COE coming we will get them.

Agreed…we have done a really good job, except for the elite blokes.

For reference re this discussion (which, so far, has raised some very good point both ways)… I am not just talking about ‘now’.

We have never landed a current Kangaroo ever, for example. Nor a current NSW player.

Only club not to have done so.

That suggests there must be a reason?

I could be wrong but Melbourne have never signed a rep player. They may have become rep players not long after signing, but I can’t recall them ever signing one.

Valid point…but hard to sign one when they have 15 current reps 🙂

They did sign a lot in their initial / building years though. Kimmorley, for example.

Kimmorley wasnt a rep when he went to Melbourne. He went there straight from the Hunter Mariners (most of the Mariners went to Melbourne). He had only played 16 games when he got to Melbourne. They made him a star.

Played for Aus in superleague befor he went to the storm.

Come on that doesnt count.

The fact that he played his 17th first grade game for the Storm says all it needs to about that fake rep “honour”

Look if we are going back that far then Glenn Lazarus but that is a long way to go back.

Nikau, Kearney, Crocker, they’d be a few.

@hobbo1 said in The Mole - Tigers 2021 Season:

@happy_tiger said in The Mole - Tigers 2021 Season:

@voice_of_reason said in The Mole - Tigers 2021 Season:

@tigerwest said in The Mole - Tigers 2021 Season:

Trust me, 40 yo is young, enjoy it. 😊 😂 😇

My sentiments exactly. I’d love to be in my forties (or even fifties) again.

No it’s not …40’s is the beginning of the end lol 50’s is even worse …wish I was going to school today …life was sooooo much easier then

It’s never too late to go back and finish 5th grade 😂

I meant day care …I aced that

@geo said in Wests Tigers sign James Roberts till 2022:

@jc99 said in Wests Tigers sign James Roberts till 2022:

@geo said in Wests Tigers sign James Roberts till 2022:

@speed2burn said in Wests Tigers sign James Roberts till 2022:

@mike said in Wests Tigers sign James Roberts till 2022:

Can’t wait to see James Roberts in Round 1. Who else is excited by the prospect of genuine speed in our backline?

What’s it paying for Roberts to make Jarrod Choker look silly in round 1?

Millions… Croker is injured due back Round 5 or so…

I read he’s ahead of schedule in his rehab and a chance for round 1

Clarky…?

Ricky Stuart actually…

After reading the last few posts I would think it is unlikely to happen so if I was the club I would be organising a meeting with panthers Crichton just to get them to have a big think about this whole situation … Even if we don’t get him i think the club has had an excellent off season considering the way it started.

Riveting discourse.

See yall here in 2022

@barra said in OFFICIAL: Wests Tigers sign James Tamou:

I finally watched a replay of the last round against Parra. We certainly needed experience in our pack that day and Tamou should bring it. And a couple of those forwards have been replaced/upgraded as well. We’re definitely looking better.

Draw and pass Garner it’s footy 101

@Earl said in Madge's plans for Halves:

@JC99 said in Madge's plans for Halves:

@Earl said in Madge's plans for Halves:

I reckon AD is the guy we can build around. A big body who can do a lot of things exceptionally well. He has to work on certain parts of his game but he ain’t no plodder.

AD’s positives to me are his ability to bust the line with his running game, his spiral bombs, his passing game (so far passing to his right), an ability to catch a bomb plus he has heart and toughness. You can build around that. I see him developing into a better version of Wighton.

His big negative to me is his defense in the front line. He lacks express pace as well. I think he can fix the defense but I assume he is going to get caught out a bit especially by players like Cody Walker.

He’s shown he’s got good awareness too, normally kicks at the right times, it’s execution that let him down but that can easily be fixed. Defence was an issue but after being at fullback all year it takes time to adjust to defending up front again. Definitely could be someone to take us into the future, he’s still so young too. Good summary mate

He has shown he has that x-factor to me. I wasn’t convinced when we signed him but it was a good signing. I was pretty confident Luc was going to be a weapon. Those two are are quality players who their clubs just let go.

The X-factor was most noticeable when he played Ctr last year. With that lanky, bony frame he often troubled the defence with his carries. Once he shows his silky ball-skills the opposition should hang off him a fraction, leaving him a bit of time and space to create.
Someone else referred to him as awkward, thats exactly the word that sprung up in my head.

@rustycage said in Matt Lodge looking for a club:

@Tigerbuck63 said in Matt Lodge looking for a club:

Gee some harsh judgements for a player that does not play for us, where is all this frustration coming from???

We should trust the Club to make the right call on players, they talk about bringing a new culture do you honestly think that WT would even peruse the notion of signing lodge.

Yes he stuffed up in the states and i am sure he regrets it now.
Its unfortunate the Media will never let him live it down for the rest of his life and this is what he will always be remembered for no matter what he does in the future.

Nevertheless he also has the right to move on and change his life for the better, i am sure that Packer most likely thinks similar with his prior situation.

A second chance doesn’t mean you’re in the clear. In many ways, it is the more difficult thing, because a second chance means that you have to try harder. You must rise to the challenge without the blind optimism of ignorance.

What a load of crap. The guys had more than enough chances. He should have been punted and stayed punted. Playing league is a privilege. He doesn’t deserve to maintain that privilege.

Sounds like you don’t like Lodge fair enough.
Although unsure why your so concerned when he is at the Broncos and WT won’t be looking at him.