Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[balmain boy]

We have payed him far too much to be a Utility. He is on 900k+.

As a Utility, I think he would be great. Yet I see Laurie or Gildart becoming that role.

As a Hooker, I did a hooker count and realized we were getting close to 6. Do we fire Liddle and Simpkin?

The only other position I could see Brooks in is Fullback, but that would require A LOT of training. Laurie's biggest problem is that experience and defensive role a fullback can play. Junior Fullbacks miss that while Senior fullbacks can lack that speed/quickness. I would not now put Brooks at Fullback..... I can't see any alternative then him leaving the club or a great coach coming here.

Jock Madden shows promise, but he isn't fully ready for the role yet. We see this in the scoreline.

His salary is irrelevant.

He should be played where he provides the most value to the team, factoring in the input of other team mates around him too.

Whether that's as a 7, 9, or 14.

This season we have 2 hookers in our top 30. 3 if you includes Peachey at a stretch.

 

[hank37w]

Well if Nikora wants more coke, [the type you drink] I'll sponsor 4 cartons.

If he wants the other type, I'll kick in a couple of kilos of Ajax so it can last the term of his contract.

 

[Elderslie_Tiger]

The name Phoenix Crossland has come up on this thread as someone we should look at on last night's effort no way

 

[426Tlgerland]

Any thoughts on Jack Bird , I thought he has gone pretty well since coming back to Sydney ( Back Row / Centre
Barnett is another I would be looking at , he is tough , plays hard and is just the type we are missing
prop for 2 years ( Simms / Marty kapow / ?
good solid centre

 

[earl]

His salary is irrelevant.

He should be played where he provides the most value to the team, factoring in the input of other team mates around him too.

Whether that's as a 7, 9, or 14.

The same as any other player. Doueihi wants to play 6 but if he fits in better at fullback or centre or lock that is where he plays.

I want to see Brooks at fullback or hooker or off the bench. I want to see him somewhere other than 7 because I think we have better options there. We should try something.

I don't see Brooks as an Mbye or Josh Reynolds in relation to their effect on our cap. Our cap is not in tatters. That is why we could get Api and Papalli.

 

[tigerap]

Staying at sharks?

yep 99%

 

[tigerap]

Have you heard that he’s staying at sharks?

He wants to stay at the Sharkies....they are trying to get 3rd party deals for him....if they fall through we are still a chance....but its slim

 

[finnzo]

Has it even been confirmed that Franklin has signed with us?

 

[supercoach]

Has it even been confirmed that Franklin has signed with us?

No…I think that is someon’s wishful thinking

 

[tony soprano]

yep 99%

They're taking their time to sign players ay.

 

[tigerbenji]

Any thoughts on Jack Bird , I thought he has gone pretty well since coming back to Sydney ( Back Row / Centre
Barnett is another I would be looking at , he is tough , plays hard and is just the type we are missing
prop for 2 years ( Simms / Marty kapow / ?
good solid centre

I like Marty but, he wants big Money, don'tthink he is worth a lot of Money.

 

[full80]

They are the ones who will be facilitating the under the table payments. How big are they though ? Businesses go bust all the time.

They own 20 hotels, and I've heard they are well connected so could organise TPAs. Unsure if they are as big as Politis but Craig Laundy was a Federal MP and friend of Malcolm Turnbull.

 

[Hbom]

He wants to stay at the Sharkies....they are trying to get 3rd party deals for him....if they fall through we are still a chance....but its slim

Assume you mean manager is trying to find 3rd party deals. If not, that is a breach of cap by sharks.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Assume you mean manager is trying to find 3rd party deals. If not, that is a breach of cap by sharks.

100% all clubs arrange the deals with the managers regardless of the direct terms.

 

[earl]

They own 20 hotels, and I've heard they are well connected so could organise TPAs. Unsure if they are as big as Politis but Craig Laundy was a Federal MP and friend of Malcolm Turnbull.

Thanks for that info. I remember Stu Laundy was going out with Sophie Monk.

They are really rich. I looked up their wealth and I doubt they have anywhere near Politis but they have more than enough to buy a couple of rugby league players.

We need Politis to do similar deals but with better players.

 

[Needaname]

Brandon Smith MAC 2 signed to Top 30

Wests Tigers are pleased to confirm that Rua Ngatikaura has signed a contract to join our 30-man roster for season's 2023 and 2024.

The 21-year old hooker captained Wests Tigers' Jersey Flegg Cup side in 2021 and was subsequently named Player of the Year.

 

[Wagga_Tiger]

Thanks for that info. I remember Stu Laundy was going out with Sophie Monk.

They are really rich. I looked up their wealth and I doubt they have anywhere near Politis but they have more than enough to buy a couple of rugby league players.

We need Politis to do similar deals but with better players.

They have bought most of the pubs here in Wagga, they recently walked into my local which wasn't for sale and paid the owners 20 Million for it.

 

[Cobarcats]

Rua looks the goods, adds to our growing family of Nó9😁

 

[weststigerman]

4 hookers signed for 2023.

I think either Liddle or Simpkin are gone next year. I hope we keep Simpkin.

 

[jrtiger]

4 hookers signed for 2023.

I think either Liddle or Simpkin are gone next year. I hope we keep Simpkin.

agree.