Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[tony soprano]

Nu Brown has to be the 14. Has more utility value and is tougher with more deception and willing to have a run. Leave Brooks at 6.
AD needs to come back as centre at least initially especially since Naden will be gone for at least 6 weeks now that he plays for the Tigers.

13 please 🙏

 

[Telltails]

The forwards started the year strong without being world beaters. Maybe if there was some stability around the joint instead of constant speculation about mid year reviews they might have kept their heads in the game. The decision makers at the club havnt got a clue about anything except protecting their own arses

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

I know how the forum loves a good highlight reel. For all of Dufty‘s faults, you could easily make on for him. Could one really be made for Laurie?

You could also make a low light reel as well from Dufty that Laurie's wouldn't compare too as well.

 

[Kelce68]

A big part of this I think is our forwards aren’t winning their battles which always hampers playmakers when they have to play off the back foot, behind slow rucks etc

Agree, and this comes from speed of the play the ball, coupled with the hooker's ability to get his forward flat and up and over the advantage line. All things that can be improved and will have tremendous flow on effects.

 

[Newtown]

Not sure if this has been posted elsewhere
Below article from Buzz Rothfield
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TIGERS COUP

The Wests Tigers have signed NSW Waratahs and Randwick rugby centre Tristan Reilly. He is a 23-year-old from Kempsey who had been earmarked as a future Wallaby. This is a handy signing for whoever gets the Wests Tigers coaching job.”

Anyone see this kid play ?

Tristan Reilly

Triston Reilly​

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Triston Reilly

Rugby union career
Date of birth	14 January 1999 (age 23)
Place of birth	Australia
Height	180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight	95 kg (209 lb; 14 st 13 lb)
National sevens team(s) Super Rugby Senior career Position(s) Wing Years Team Apps (Points) 2019– Sydney 0 (0) Correct as of 6 January 2020 Years Team Apps (Points) 2020– Waratahs 4 (0) Correct as of 1 May 2022 Years Team Comps 2018 Australia Sevens 4

Triston Reilly (born 14 January 1999) is a professional rugby union player.[1] He represents Australia in rugby sevens. Born in a small country town of[2] Kempsey, New South Wales but resides in South West Rocks and plays for Randwick Rugby at club level.[3] He debuted for Australia in April 2018,[4] as of December 2018, he currently has 4 caps.
Triston Reilly exploded on to the rugby scene, making his debut just one year out of the prestigious rugby nursery of St Josephs College, Hunters Hill. The 19 year old made a great impression on Australian Sevens coach Tim Walsh in his second world series cap in London,[5] scoring 3 tries in just 2 games, before getting injured for the remaining games. In 2017, Reilly played for the Australian youth rugby sevens team who finished third in the World youth all schools tournament which was played New Zealand,[6] where he scored 5 tries.

 

[BAGNF05]

The forwards started the year strong without being world beaters. Maybe if there was some stability around the joint instead of constant speculation about mid year reviews they might have kept their heads in the game. The decision makers at the club havnt got a clue about anything except protecting their own arses

And asking the government for money, that’s the plan apparently.

 

[Newtown]

Kade Dykes killed it in cup yesterday. Looks a talent. Super quick and good ball skills

Why are we still waiting?

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Being a realist & understanding that we will be focusing on developing players from within, our external recruits will comprise the following ...

For 2023

• Front Row that has leadership, experience, defensive line speed, high tackle efficiency & post contact metres - 2 year contract to help the development of the likes of Stefano, Pole, Fione, Maanamai (assuming Tamou departs this season)

JORDAN McLEAN (uncontracted) or DAVID KLEMMER or ROYCE HUNT

• Back Row that provides backup to 1st choice pair Paapali & Blore, solid & experienced 1st grader with good defence - 2 year contract to not hold up that future elevation into top 30 of O'Kane, Matamua, Tumeth, Kautoga, Saukuru etc

RAYMOND FAITALA-MARINER, CURTIS SIRONEN, JOE STIMSON, CHRIS LEWIS, MATT EISENHUTH

• Fullback/Five-Eighth that provides backup to Laurie & halves and potentially could have X-factor to supercede Laurie & Brooks.

KADE DYKES

I will no doubt get shot down by some for my 2nd Row targets but I strongly believe in Blore & want to do everything to retain our bevy of young backrowers coming through.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Being a realist & understanding that we will be focusing on developing players from within, our external recruits will comprise the following ...

For 2023

• Front Row that has leadership, experience, defensive line speed, high tackle efficiency & post contact metres - 2 year contract to help the development of the likes of Stefano, Pole, Fione, Maanamai (assuming Tamou departs this season)

JORDAN McLEAN (uncontracted) or DAVID KLEMMER or ROYCE HUNT

• Back Row that provides backup to 1st choice pair Paapali & Blore, solid & experienced 1st grader with good defence - 2 year contract to not hold up that future elevation into top 30 of O'Kane, Matamua, Tumeth, Kautoga, Saukuru etc

RAYMOND FAITALA-MARINER, CURTIS SIRONEN, JOE STIMSON, CHRIS LEWIS, MATT EISENHUTH

• Fullback/Five-Eighth that provides backup to Laurie & halves and potentially could have X-factor to supercede Laurie & Brooks.

KADE DYKES

I will no doubt get shot down by some for my 2nd Row targets but I strongly believe in Blore & want to do everything to retain our bevy of young backrowers coming through.

Then for 2024 I want to go hard for Spencer Leniu (to replace Zane Musgrove).

 

[king_sirro]

Being a realist & understanding that we will be focusing on developing players from within, our external recruits will comprise the following ...

For 2023

• Front Row that has leadership, experience, defensive line speed, high tackle efficiency & post contact metres - 2 year contract to help the development of the likes of Stefano, Pole, Fione, Maanamai (assuming Tamou departs this season)

JORDAN McLEAN (uncontracted) or DAVID KLEMMER or ROYCE HUNT

• Back Row that provides backup to 1st choice pair Paapali & Blore, solid & experienced 1st grader with good defence - 2 year contract to not hold up that future elevation into top 30 of O'Kane, Matamua, Tumeth, Kautoga, Saukuru etc

RAYMOND FAITALA-MARINER, CURTIS SIRONEN, JOE STIMSON, CHRIS LEWIS, MATT EISENHUTH

• Fullback/Five-Eighth that provides backup to Laurie & halves and potentially could have X-factor to supercede Laurie & Brooks.

KADE DYKES

I will no doubt get shot down by some for my 2nd Row targets but I strongly believe in Blore & want to do everything to retain our bevy of young backrowers coming through.

I don't mind your thoughts except McLean.

 

[gallagher]

And asking the government for money, that’s the plan apparently.

What do you mean?

 

[BAGNF05]

What do you mean?

Lee has some secret plans to unlock the South West but it will require government funding, same as the CoE. These goons have blown over $100 million in NRL grants and can’t attract one marquee player, what makes them think they can do anything.

Chairman tackles big issues

Wests Tigers Chairman Lee Hagipantelis has tackled several key issues facing the club in a wide-ranging interview on Sydney radio.

www.weststigers.com.au

 

[gallagher]

Lee has some secret plans to unlock the South West but it will require government funding, same as the CoE. These goons have blown over $100 million in NRL grants and can’t attract one marquee player, what makes them think they can do anything.

Chairman tackles big issues

Wests Tigers Chairman Lee Hagipantelis has tackled several key issues facing the club in a wide-ranging interview on Sydney radio.

www.weststigers.com.au

You can't put brains in a statue

 

[Camel2281]

I don't mind your thoughts except McLean.

McLean is playing great footy for NQ

 

[bptiger 0]

What do people think of Tom opacic as a center , I think is a solid defender and is a very good finisher, he’s of contract and would not cost a lot

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Lee has some secret plans to unlock the South West but it will require government funding, same as the CoE. These goons have blown over $100 million in NRL grants and can’t attract one marquee player, what makes them think they can do anything.

Chairman tackles big issues

Wests Tigers Chairman Lee Hagipantelis has tackled several key issues facing the club in a wide-ranging interview on Sydney radio.

www.weststigers.com.au

The provision of services/infrastructure - transport, schools, hospitals, emergency services, playing fields, libraries and affordable housing are challenges for all levels of Govt in growth areas of Sydney, never mind a football club.

The building of a 2nd COE at the UWS is a masterstroke and govt funding is appropriate having regard to the paucity of these facilities in the South West and demand for these facilities. This confirms the Board's strategic approach to the long term future of the SW and WTs. I don't believe there would be too many supporters who would not agree with this approach.

Criticism of the plan is a wash and repeat of the Board appointing Sheens to deal with football matters on behalf of the Board. The Board listens, acts and then gets criticised for it.

 

[BAGNF05]

The provision of services/infrastructure - transport, schools, hospitals, emergency services, playing fields, libraries and affordable housing are challenges for all levels of Govt in growth areas of Sydney, never mind a football club.

The building of a 2nd COE at the UWS is a masterstroke and govt funding is appropriate having regard to the paucity of these facilities in the South West and demand for these facilities. This confirms the Board's strategic approach to the long term future of the SW and WTs. I don't believe there would be too many supporters who would not agree with this approach. It sounds as a wash and repeat of the Board appointing Sheens to deal with football matters on behalf of the Board. The Board listens, acts and then gets criticised for it.

Hey Board, attract a decent NRL roster, act on that one!

 

[WT2K]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1536200180608823297

 

[twentyforty]

The forwards started the year strong without being world beaters. Maybe if there was some stability around the joint instead of constant speculation about mid year reviews they might have kept their heads in the game. The decision makers at the club havnt got a clue about anything except protecting their own arses

Yeh, the constant white anting of the coach didn’t help the players focus on the game. Anyway, in the wash up Robbie got a promotion and Madge was given $800k and shown the door. It was a messy 9 months.

 

[Harvey]

Could do worse than Topine from the dogs. Only young and big wraps on him