diedpretty
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geez maybe if he was as good as he obviously thinks he is he should have been dragging the tigers to the finals single handedly
Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion
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So another one leaves the DEN,we will need a few good men to replace them all, our Junior players are at least 3-5 years away from 1st grade, and that's only if they develop into 1st graders?.
Its ok to say good riddance to the players that are leaving but we need to make sure that we replace them with the correct player, not playing players out of their positions all the time, maybe this adds to why we are struggling to climb the Ladder.
Its ok to say good riddance to the players that are leaving but we need to make sure that we replace them with the correct player, not playing players out of their positions all the time, maybe this adds to why we are struggling to climb the Ladder.
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I think the majority of Forum Members are not disappointed that Garner is leaving. He has had a few good moments but nothing special. He will have to complete with Sorensen for a bench spot at Penrith. Apparently huge wraps on Mark Geyer's son so more competition.
Remember Michael Chee Kam. He divided the forum in relation to his ability. Moved to Souths and so far only 1 NRL appearance so maybe just a fringe player at best. Yes Chee Kam had a couple of special moments over the years but not enough.
WT need a couple of Props/Second Rowers and face battling with the Dolphins and Storm (remember they are losing 4 forwards at end of season) for these players.
Roosters have been a very strong club for a while and have Uncle Nick but I think they are in for a couple of difficult years. Have lost a lot of experience players in recent years with retirements and JWH must be on his last legs. Halves are not gelling at the moment. Keary must be one head knock away from retirement. Teddy's better years are now behind him.
WT in my opinion are on the way up and with us attracting a premiership winning hooker and second rower of the year in 2021 the signs are looking good.
Given Broncos struggle to find a decent 5/8 it does not surprise me one bit they are after Munster and maybe Haas will be let go to accommodate the signing.
Broncos are more chance of instant success than the Dolphins who have assembled
"Dad Army". A lot of players they have signed are over 30.
So Munster either stays at Storm or goes to Broncos. Easts the wildcard if their halves continue to struggle this season.
Haas would be an excellent signing for WT and make the pack one of the strongest in 2023. Fingers crossed.
Sharks should have the money for Nikora to stay as Graham will need to take a huge pay cut to remain at Sharks in 2023 and Tolman and Fifita likely to retire. Sharks have only signed Oregan Kaufusi so far from Eels so they need some forwards. Only my opinion.
Remember Michael Chee Kam. He divided the forum in relation to his ability. Moved to Souths and so far only 1 NRL appearance so maybe just a fringe player at best. Yes Chee Kam had a couple of special moments over the years but not enough.
WT need a couple of Props/Second Rowers and face battling with the Dolphins and Storm (remember they are losing 4 forwards at end of season) for these players.
Roosters have been a very strong club for a while and have Uncle Nick but I think they are in for a couple of difficult years. Have lost a lot of experience players in recent years with retirements and JWH must be on his last legs. Halves are not gelling at the moment. Keary must be one head knock away from retirement. Teddy's better years are now behind him.
WT in my opinion are on the way up and with us attracting a premiership winning hooker and second rower of the year in 2021 the signs are looking good.
Given Broncos struggle to find a decent 5/8 it does not surprise me one bit they are after Munster and maybe Haas will be let go to accommodate the signing.
Broncos are more chance of instant success than the Dolphins who have assembled
"Dad Army". A lot of players they have signed are over 30.
So Munster either stays at Storm or goes to Broncos. Easts the wildcard if their halves continue to struggle this season.
Haas would be an excellent signing for WT and make the pack one of the strongest in 2023. Fingers crossed.
Sharks should have the money for Nikora to stay as Graham will need to take a huge pay cut to remain at Sharks in 2023 and Tolman and Fifita likely to retire. Sharks have only signed Oregan Kaufusi so far from Eels so they need some forwards. Only my opinion.
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Garner is not a bad player. He's done a job in the centres but he's not a centre and not an effective second rower at Wests. He'll do better at Penrith being surrounded by a higher calibre of player, but we need players at Wests who will better the players around them, got too many of the likes of Garner who need the better players to be around them to get the best out of them.
Chee Kam is massively overrated on here, we don't miss him.
jirskyr
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Are they really called the Terrigal Trojans? Who do they play against, the Kincumber Frangers?
426Tlgerland
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what players from our lower grades do people feel will be ready to step up next year and the year after
player / Position , I don’t get to see any lower grades much so really don’t have an idea , this is just in regards to a player like Garner now confirmed to be leaving , do we have a young fellow who could be ready to take his spot on the bench or do we need to buy a heap of players to cover our guys leaving at year end , I know Blore is injured and will come back
player / Position , I don’t get to see any lower grades much so really don’t have an idea , this is just in regards to a player like Garner now confirmed to be leaving , do we have a young fellow who could be ready to take his spot on the bench or do we need to buy a heap of players to cover our guys leaving at year end , I know Blore is injured and will come back
twentyforty
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What the ? If Panthers are the Rolls Royce, what does that make us? The Tata Nano? I resent that!
Have Wests Tigers got the Cap Space to make it happen is the big question.
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Glad he has gone. Offers nothing and seems to just go through the motions. Lucky he didn't have much competition for a spot in the 17.
Lee's fedora said:
All im gonna say is prepare your assholes for what is coming.
I hope this player is not going to be a pain in the ........
All im gonna say is prepare your assholes for what is coming.
I hope this player is not going to be a pain in the ........
jirskyr
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Don't let facts get in the way of a story.
The bloke who wasn't picked in the starting side this year, was overtaken by a rookie second-rower, played 62 games in 5 seasons (14 off the bench), bombshelled his current employer.
That is his manager quoted not Garner so it would be extremely unfair to treat Garner like that
Fair enough. It just so happens we are in the market for Rolls Royce players, hence we are letting go the likes of Garner.
Kelce68
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A 1982 Lada Niva.
Yep, I agree but it would also be fair to repond as follows "Luke Garner has had some lean years and Wests Tigers haven’t been able to play finals footy, but now we can recruit a Rolls Royce back rower so we can press for a grand final and hopefully win a comp.”
Equally fair, I think.
TheDaBoss
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The Frangers aren't that good. They've got a couple of holes in their defence.
