Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Geo]

This is good ..the focus on junior pathways is obviously now the major strategy .. The announcements of Matamua and now Pole exemplify that..

 

[pawsandclaws1]

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.

 

[Enmoretiger]

I had that conversation with one of the Dad's at Erskinville on Australia Day, SG ball game between Souths & Tigers. He son was paly half back & said Tim was at least one training day of all the junior sides.
I would rather Tim in his role then Gould, I have faith that he has some emotional capital in this club.

 

[jrtiger]

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.

 

[batboy]

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.

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.

 

[JC99]

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

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

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

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

 

[earl]

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.

 

[Geo]

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.

I think I could name the Rhode Scholar back rowers on 1 hand..

 

[KH1988]

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

Agree - I read Sims had a career low in metres gained in 2021 and a career high in missed tackles

 

[pawsandclaws1]

I'd rather take a punt on John Bateman. A change of scenery, a home with two other UK players and a good club like WTs might make all the difference.

 

[balmain boy]

I'd rather take a punt on John Bateman. A change of scenery, a home with two other UK players and a good club like WTs might make all the difference.

Offer him a 2 year deal and come over ASAP. It will take him a while to adjust but it's worth a shot. Experienced, quality player.

 

[Kearnsy]

I'd rather take a punt on John Bateman. A change of scenery, a home with two other UK players and a good club like WTs might make all the difference.

He’s only 28 turning 29 at the end of the season. Could still produce some quality football over the next two to three years. Our mate Hooper wouldn’t like it either 🤣

 

[tony soprano]

Starford could be anything

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.

www.newcastleknights.com.au

 

[tigerballs]

Starford could be anything

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.

www.newcastleknights.com.au

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.,,,

 

[BAGNF05]

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.

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.

 

[BAGNF05]

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.

With Blore going down we’re probably going in with Garner, not a bloke made for the trenches. Long year ahead.

 

[tony soprano]

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.

Good point, papali will fill that role next year

 

[BAGNF05]

Good point, papali will fill that role next year

He looked really good in a forward pack containing Paulo, RCG, Matterson, Brown, Mahoney, etc. Great that we’re signing young talent but good sides also have rep level talent above them. Hopefully the club have plans in place in that regard.

 

[crazycat]

He looked really good in a forward pack containing Paulo, RCG, Matterson, Brown, Mahoney, etc. Great that we’re signing young talent but good sides also have rep level talent above them. Hopefully the club have plans in place in that regard.

Spot on but that's half the story.
Pap's played great in a still great pack. Parra clearly has good training and good building of players and performance.

We get James Tamou who was the forward leader at Penrith. Really, we shouldn't have needed more?

The real problem I think isn't Tamou, It's cultural. Pre Madge and we were not training hard and were just soft. Post Madge were training hard but boy we were soft on the field.

The way we played at the start of the year we had some potential. Later on we were horrible to watch. This to me indicates Attitude and leadership issues. Look no offense to Tariq Sims, I have all respect for him. James Tamou did not work for us and he worked for Penrith.

Hopefully with Cayless coming onboard, we may see Cayless and Tamou work to get this team into shape and to keep fighting even if they are loosing. Till that is solved, we could have anyone play for us and we would still be mediocre.