Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[GNR4LIFE]

I am sure they will at the end of 2023. If we went for him right now, I think he would have a get out clause in his current contract. He could, by then, be almost 2 years into his new gig and see a big future for West Tigers and proud of what he has started. Am I dreaming ?

It takes two to tango. It doesn’t matter what we need to do if he doesn’t want the job.

 

[coivtny]

I agree. People seem to be put off by the fact he rejected us once. Money speaks all languages, so does salary cap space, training facilities etc. It's time to find out what it would take to make this happen rather than just accepting he knocked us back once.

Fair point. C of E might make a difference as might Sheens' involvement with the club. Of the young coaches around, he seems to be the best option.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

On that logic, don’t you think Fitzgibbon would of signed more than Ikuvalo from the Roosters?

It comes down to the situation, roster positions, players and cash available.

Fitzy wasn't in a position needing a complete rebuild with millions of cash with more than half the roster requiring recruiting.

Fitzy grabbed Dale and Nico - better weren't available at the Roosters.
Who knows what kids he will bring across over next 12-18mths or so.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Bevan French. Sweet Jesus.

Haha I'm not saying we sign him on a huge deal. He offers speed, x-factor & line-breaking ability which we lack severely. Plus seems to have matured in his time in the UK. Could form a good combo with Hastings since they already had one.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

In reality how much time does the club have to make these suggested changes?

Not many changes there really since Korisau & Paapali are already signed. The rest are uncontracted so can be signed any time.

 

[tigerap]

This is about as good a signing we can get...French wouldn't be touched by any other NRL club, but to the Tigers he'd be a marquee signing.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

This is about as good a signing we can get...French wouldn't be touched by any other NRL club, but to the Tigers he'd be a marquee signing.

Like Hastings and Gildart

 

[batboy]

Like Hastings and Gildart

You can say "I told you so" If you want....

 

[GNR4LIFE]

You can say "I told you so" If you want....

I’d never say something like that mate.

 

[weststigerman]

We tried last year. I think he knows better opportunities will come along.

He may be waiting a while. Clubs don’t generally sack coaches while the team is going well.

 

[batboy]

He may be waiting a while. Clubs don’t generally sack coaches while the team is going well.

Dogs, Dragons, Broncos, Knights and Raiders are going great guns....
(With better players than our team)

 

[KH1988]

We tried last year. I think he knows better opportunities will come along.

I don't think we spoke to him last year. He said he wouldn't speak to clubs until after Penrith's season finished and we confirmed Maguire would stay as coach before then

 

[GNR4LIFE]

He may be waiting a while. Clubs don’t generally sack coaches while the team is going well.

The Dragons and Dogs will be looking for coaches soon.

 

[TheDaBoss]

The Dragons and Dogs will be looking for coaches soon.

Who is more of a madge team

Dogs or saints

 

[Kelce68]

In the most recent posts, I've noticed a couple of our MIA forwards names pop up: Stefano & Blore. Add Douehi and for the past 3 weeks, Hastings & we begin to see why we are struggling to find cohesion. All might be lost for us this year but I can't imagine that being a Dragons, Bulldogs, Cowboys, Raiders, Titans, Broncos, Bunnies or Knights fan is any easier. Which coach is sacked first in 2022?

Bunnies played in a grand final six months ago.

I guarantee being their fan is easier.

 

[Needaname]

Who is more of a madge team

Dogs or saints

I’d say Ciraldo is more the first choice.
I can see him going to the Dragons and striking up a great future rivalry with his mate at the Sharks.

 

[hsvjones]

I think the club needs to make the decision pretty quick to allow time to select the new coach and also give him time to select the players he wants to keep or not.
He would also be able to pick outside players that might not of come here without the change.
Just like Sharks did with Fitz and just settles the place down and also give opportunity to grab some talent before they go.

 

[tony soprano]

is Dotoi still at the club?

Yes wests magpies SG ball.

 

[cktiger]

I’d never say

You can say "I told you so" If you want....

Like he kept telling us Hastings would never be our halfback?

 

[gallagher]

Like Hastings and Gildart

Peachey