Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[jrtiger]

we already knew we were after Nikora. this would essentially be the final pitch. if we've managed to convince him I'm sure we'll hear about it soon enough, but we all know how it goes. the longer it drags on the less chance we have.

 

[PJ_]

we already knew we were after Nikora. this would essentially be the final pitch. if we've managed to convince him I'm sure we'll hear about it soon enough, but we all know how it goes. the longer it drags on the less chance we have.

Also referred to as the latrell gradient

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

If we manage to steal Nanai, that's a good Tuilagi replacement

 

[jrtiger]

If we manage to steal Nanai, that's a good Tuilagi replacement

I'll be very surprised if he leaves Queensland. looks a great prospect but would be very difficult to prise him away from his family considering he's 19.

 

[tiger_scott]

we already knew we were after Nikora. this would essentially be the final pitch. if we've managed to convince him I'm sure we'll hear about it soon enough, but we all know how it goes. the longer it drags on the less chance we have.

not necessarily. Maybe in the past, but now that Pap is coming he knows he doesn't have to do it on his own. His manager is probably getting him out there, letting it play out a bit, so see if other offers come in, to maximise everyone's pay check. I think that that was Latrell's main sticking point - not wanting to be a lone gun. The more talent we get, the easier it is to sign more.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

If we manage to steal Nanai, that's a good Tuilagi replacement

Only way I could see him coming down here is if we paid him ridiculous overs. It’s Nikora that looks the more likely of the two.

 

[InBenjiWeTrust]

not necessarily. Maybe in the past, but now that Pap is coming he knows he doesn't have to do it on his own. His manager is probably getting him out there, letting it play out a bit, so see if other offers come in, to maximise everyone's pay check. I think that that was Latrell's main sticking point - not wanting to be a lone gun. The more talent we get, the easier it is to sign more.

however, "it ain't necessarily so'🙁
At one time had Tedesco, Simona, Richards, Lawrence, Koroibete, Lui, Marshall, Farah, Woods, Fifita, Ellis etc. and we struggled to sign an "origin player".

 

[tiger_scott]

however, "it ain't necessarily so'🙁
At one time had Tedesco, Simona, Richards, Lawrence, Koroibete, Lui, Marshall, Farah, Woods, Fifita, Ellis etc. and we struggled to sign an "origin player".

this is true. I'm guessing we couldn't match the offer + TPAs that others could throw at them? Now we have the cash, we don't have the good team for them to be a part of. Guess that's why a team like the Roosters gets to stay on top 🙁

 

[tony soprano]

Saints were interested too in nikora with Flanagan there

 

[Westsboi2019]

Any updates on the other Sharks forward? Pele?

 

[GNR4LIFE]

however, "it ain't necessarily so'🙁
At one time had Tedesco, Simona, Richards, Lawrence, Koroibete, Lui, Marshall, Farah, Woods, Fifita, Ellis etc. and we struggled to sign an "origin player".

And we still couldn’t male the 8

 

[batboy]

If Nikora comes to the club - What does that do for the "No one wants to play for Madge" Narrative?

 

[twentyforty]

If Nikora comes to the club - What does that do for the "No one wants to play for Madge" Narrative?

I think Madge is building a NZ test side. No help from Benji, who is apparently employed by West’s Tigers.

 

[PJ_]

I think Madge is building a NZ test side. No help from Benji, who is apparently employed by West’s Tigers.

Wasted money on sentimentality

 

[KH1988]

Any updates on the other Sharks forward? Pele?

He is on the bench for reggies this week - seems a waste!

 

[jadtiger]

He is on the bench for reggies this week - seems a waste!

Maybe he is on the outer there and the shonks are trying to make him leave

 

[PJ_]

We were linked to Pele?
@Eyeofthetiger 0

 

[Go_You_Good_Things]

Also referred to as the latrell gradient

Which is inversely proportionate to the Tuilagi principle.

 

[WT2K]

Any updates on the other Sharks forward? Pele?

Any update @Eyeofthetiger 0

 

[PJ_]

Which is inversely proportionate to the Tuilagi principle.

We need some graphs. Might head over to the Ukraine thread and pinch a few 🤣