Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

balmain boy said:
Yes he may not get a run in first grade, a year playing men in NSW Cup will be good for him. With To'a and Tupou on nrl contracts and able to play fullback he'd now be 4th in line.

He is an aggressive little bugger though. Like a much faster and much more skillful Corey Thompson. He's bulked up a lot too, but hopefully not at the expense of pace.
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I just don’t want to see these kids rushed as quickly as we have seen previously without support players to take the load off them.
 
jrtiger said:
the nucelus of our forward pack for the next 5 years is already sitting in our backyard.

Stef, Simpkin, Papali'i, Blore, Matamua, Pole, Seyfarth and Tumeth are all going to be cornerstones of our forward pack for years to come. Alex Twal is only 26 this year. we are in very very good shape.
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Add the other two development second row forwards and Guyan and depth is coming along nicely.
 
There was a very interesting snippet provided by a forum member that Sheens was at SG Ball training at least once a week. I would imagine for both Balmain and Wests. He obviously is running his eye over the joint and re-signing our outstanding young players. No doubt his profile at the WTs and also in rugby league generally, assists.
 
I think we need to go into the market for Tariq Sims on a two year deal. uncompromising and from all reports an out and out pro plus he has played at the highest level. gives us time to ensure we aren't rushing the likes of O'Kane and Tumeth or Blore back from injury.

I'd look at CHN and Briton Nikora as well but for me I feel Sims would be perfect on a short term deal, similar to Peachey keeping the seat warm for Matamua to take over in 2024.
 
jrtiger said:
I think we need to go into the market for Tariq Sims on a two year deal. uncompromising and from all reports an out and out pro plus he has played at the highest level. gives us time to ensure we aren't rushing the likes of O'Kane and Tumeth or Blore back from injury.

I'd look at CHN and Briton Nikora as well but for me I feel Sims would be perfect on a short term deal, similar to Peachey keeping the seat warm for Matamua to take over in 2024.
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I can't believe we've waited this long to throw something at him...
A Pro, Aggressive, Experienced, Been through injuries....
He'd offer so much for where we're at right now.

I'd make him an offer he can't refuse.
 
Tariq Sims did not have a good season, don't let his origin performance fool you. He's 31 and his football was getting worse and worse this season, I was personally never impressed with him when he played for Dragons.

He's about to turn 32, he doesn't make big metres, doesn't score a lot of tries and has defensive misreads in him. I'd much rather CHN than Sims
 
JC99 said:
Tariq Sims did not have a good season, don't let his origin performance fool you. He's 31 and his football was getting worse and worse this season, I was personally never impressed with him when he played for Dragons.

He's about to turn 32, he doesn't make big metres, doesn't score a lot of tries and has defensive misreads in him. I'd much rather CHN than Sims
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agree tariff would be typical of what wests tigers normally do buy a early 30's player an injury away from useless or already past his best. Tariq had a good origin stacked with good players around him that is about it
CHN would be the better target to go for
 
We should stay miles away from Sims. We shouldn't worry about experience or leadership. We should be looking at quality edge forwards. Guys that can tackle and bust the line.

I reckon CHN is a really good player but he comes across as a moron and I'd like to think we can do better.
 
JC99 said:
Tariq Sims did not have a good season, don't let his origin performance fool you. He's 31 and his football was getting worse and worse this season, I was personally never impressed with him when he played for Dragons.

He's about to turn 32, he doesn't make big metres, doesn't score a lot of tries and has defensive misreads in him. I'd much rather CHN than Sims
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Agree - I read Sims had a career low in metres gained in 2021 and a career high in missed tackles
 
tony soprano said:
Starford could be anything

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Star To'a's emotional NRL jersey presentation

Starford To'a's emotional jersey presentation ahead of his Newcastle Knights NRL debut in Round 25 of the 2019 season.
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Hastings, Brooks, T'oa, Tupou, Gildart, Ken, Nofo, Laurie. Kapoa and AD to come back. Couple of decent young fellas coming through. Looking pretty good in the backs.,,,
 
jrtiger said:
I think we need to go into the market for Tariq Sims on a two year deal. uncompromising and from all reports an out and out pro plus he has played at the highest level. gives us time to ensure we aren't rushing the likes of O'Kane and Tumeth or Blore back from injury.

I'd look at CHN and Briton Nikora as well but for me I feel Sims would be perfect on a short term deal, similar to Peachey keeping the seat warm for Matamua to take over in 2024.
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I’m still scared we don’t have enough good first graders to teach our young blokes how to be first graders. Even Stef is learning his trade. Sims would fit.
 
batboy said:
I can't believe we've waited this long to throw something at him...
A Pro, Aggressive, Experienced, Been through injuries....
He'd offer so much for where we're at right now.

I'd make him an offer he can't refuse.
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With Blore going down we’re probably going in with Garner, not a bloke made for the trenches. Long year ahead.
 
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