Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Geo]

Bugger, would have liked to have gone to that. If only it was advertised properly prior to the event.

Sackville was rocking on Friday night though!

Wests Tigers Week at the Sackville Hotel

Though not an Ambush Event the club has asked us to promote the Wests Tigers Week at the Sackville Hotel. The Sackville Hotel in Rozelle is hosting a number of Wests Tigers related events in the lead up to our first Leichhardt home game this Friday night! Tuesday 17 May - 7pm: Wests Tigers...

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[Jedi_Tiger]

Jamayne Hopgood from Penrith will be heading to Parramatta, he was a player we were looking at

 

[getagrip]

My theory behind the injury crisis.

The game has changed, and in order to succeed, the fitness and athleticism required to win a game has gone up a notch. There are a lot of young players in the NRL at the moment who are struggling to keep up week-to-week. Injury risk is increased as the body is pushed closer to its limit. Players will continue to get injured until their bodies are conditioned to the pace of the game.

It was mentioned on a sports show I was listening to, that the sprigs on some top brand footy boots are now longer. Athletes are looking for the extra one percent regarding traction, maneuverability etc. The problem is supposedly compounded by the fact that sponsorship deals prohibit the sportsman from altering the boots in any way because to do so would void the sponsorship. Don't know if there is any truth to this.

 

[Demps]

Tyrell Sloan might be looking for a new club, would be a good pick up.

I think he'd make a great winger

 

[batboy]

I think he'd make a great winger

A superstar Winger who could look at filling in and transitioning full time to Fullback....
It's a shame no one would ever think of that??

 

[Camel2281]

In the NFL players restructure deals to suit their club. Brooks would win a lot over by doing so.

He'd win me over if he renegotiated his contract and took his market value next season in exchange for an extra couple of years. Whilst he chooses to be managed by Isaac Moses though, can't see it happening, you sign with Isaac Moses if you're a money hungry grub because that's what Moses is

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

what about Lodge getting paid by the Warriors until end of 2022 to play second grade with Norths Brisbane Rugby Union club
can't work that out

 

[jrtiger]

what about Lodge getting paid by the Warriors until end of 2022 to play second grade with Norths Brisbane Rugby Union club
can't work that out

just killing time before signing with the Dolphins. nothing to see here

 

[Elderslie_Tiger]

Lodge playing 2 nd grade Union in Brisbane comp
Zero tackle reporting
can’t work that one out , he would be earning peanuts

That's what you feed Monkeys

 

[Camel2281]

"Depth" Back Rower signings for next year....
Who you starting, Because we have 3 Starters leaving and 1 coming
and zero depth atm.

Need more than Depth back rower signings - We need class starter signings and depth on top.

I don't see it as mutually exclusive. We need a top second rower as well as depth signings in the position. You chase both roles at the same time and sign your targets whenever they're available

 

[Camel2281]

Lodge playing 2 nd grade Union in Brisbane comp
Zero tackle reporting
can’t work that one out , he would be earning peanuts

Keeping up fitness before signing with the Dolphins?

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

just killing time before signing with the Dolphins. nothing to see here

probably right mate

 

[AdelaideTiger]

I just want give a quick wrap to Joe O. I think his performances this year are going a little bit under the radar. His work load has been huge this year, doing a lot of the 1%ers and his ball playing has been steadily improving as well, short ball to garner this week was great.
I would not be surprised if he gets a call up to Qld next week.
I hope that we take up his option and give him another year or two, he's still only 26.

 

[Demps]

A superstar Winger who could look at filling in and transitioning full time to Fullback....
It's a shame no one would ever think of that??

Has a bit of Addo Carr to his game.

Think he isn't a FG #1 yet but would carve up on the wing.

Some one should get in touch....

He'd look good in orange.

 

[Camel2281]

I just want give a quick wrap to Joe O. I think his performances this year are going a little bit under the radar. His work load has been huge this year, doing a lot of the 1%ers and his ball playing has been steadily improving as well, short ball to garner this week was great.
I would not be surprised if he gets a call up to Qld next week.
I hope that we take up his option and give him another year or two, he's still only 26.

He took up his option for 2023 already according to reports which is great. I totally agree with you. He's been fantastic this year. I hope he stays a few more years

 

[batboy]

Has a bit of Addo Carr to his game.

Think he isn't a FG #1 yet but would carve up on the wing.

Some one should get in touch....

He'd look good in orange.

The indigenous orange jersey for sure...
Man - I'd look good in that!!

 

[ElleryHanley]

Jamayne Hopgood from Penrith will be heading to Parramatta, he was a player we were looking at

That is a shame as I rate him and he is a ready made NRL backrower right now.

At this point...Sheensy basically "must" have something up his sleeve as our backrow stocks are dire.

Papallili (who has had an enormous workload for two years)
Blore (off two knee recons + multiple other injuries. I rate him, but he is yet to play more than half a season without breaking down)
O'Kane looks the goods...but still a kid.

Seyfarth and co are front rowers, not 11s and 12s.

I.e. we have absolutely zero depth.

I disagree strongly with people's logic on here re "overs".

Overs is paying Josh Reynolds 750 for 4 years when all he had offered was 550 times two at the Dogs. That was insanity.

Paying big Angus 750-800 (150 more than the Chooks) is NOT paying overs at all...it is realising a need and adding a 26 yo rep level backrower who we need.

At this stage we are two backrowers short, and there are basically none of note left outside of Angus.

You go and get him every day of the week.

 

[bathursttiger1]

Thought I'd get at least one bite - people can't help themselves when they see the lure in front of them 🙂 🙂
As above, this is not the Brookes thread. Stop posting here.

Hook line and sinker.

 

[bathursttiger1]

Lodge playing 2 nd grade Union in Brisbane comp
Zero tackle reporting
can’t work that one out , he would be earning peanuts

Pay peanuts you get monkeys, seems pretty true in this case.

 

[Demps]

The indigenous orange jersey for sure...
Man - I'd look good in that!!

That jersey is red hot.
Best jersey I've seen in years.