Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[slurpee]

A better player, I agree....
JT was one of those unorthodox halves, Could play 6 or 7...
But was more of an on ball 6 for mine.

Always remember Gus saying in commentary one time, You could tie his bootlace to the ball he's only ever that far from it.
Cronk was more of a game managing halfback for mine - JT was just 1000% effort.

Fair call

 

[tony soprano]

Zane camroux could be one to watch.

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[TieDye]

Zane camroux could be one to watch.

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Aim higher bruh.

 

[balmain boy]

Zane camroux could be one to watch.

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Most likely will be on a train and trial contact. Not quite ready for a development contract

 

[balmain boy]

Get the right coach and we can get 3 or 4 good signings

We already only have 3 spots left. And some youngsters still unsigned and then the likes of Madden, Talau.
Need to release 4-5 contracted players to have enough room for the new coach to have an impact.
Liddle, Peachey, Gildart, Seyfarth, Simpkins, Brooks, Kepaoa, Nofoaluma to name of a few possibles

 

[Wa_Mag_Tig]

Someone on here mentioned bringing Gareth Eliss in as a mentor/ assistant. I rate that call and i think get Dywer out of the box and off the computer and teaching how to run lines. Two of our best line runners. We got one get the other one. Sorry cant remember how to spell Gareths surename.

 

[Wa_Mag_Tig]

I will also say EVERYONE is saying we need to buy markee players. I think we need to build a team that wants to play with each other. It rarely happens it happened in 05 with no markees. Madge couldn't pull our team together. Shitheads like matto alioa joe l and now luch l and i'm sure there are more undermined him and thier team mates. Cancer kills and if it lives in a team it will kill a team. Bulldogs bought a Markee team and what did it do for them. The answer has been answered and the results will come when they come. Ask any other team in the comp. It doesn't come easy and it is not frequent . I'm a Old Magpie but i love the Tigers just as much. Our time to roar will come again we just need to find our resolve. Its NRL not life.

 

[TurnStyle]

He bagged out the club on his way out and I’m sure anyone that was at the club when he left would not want him back.

Was thinking the same thing.

I get the impression that a sea change is what (quite a few) people seem to be seeking due to years of "if you always do what you've always done...", which is understandable, however for sustained results any organisation needs the right people.

Right now they are finding it a bit difficult to attract quality players of good character (and are there really many realistic ones out there?), but Koroisau and Papali'i are great signings imo and defy the blanket "they can't sign anyone good" view.

Sorry to paraphrase, and I don't want to offend, but "not building a team on morals" to me is the antithesis of what will bring long term, sustainable success to the club. They need to be a club people want to be part of and a club is... People.

Good people attract good people. Players go to a team because they want to play with these guys, be coached by this guy... (Sorry about Trent, Viliame!)

Everyone wants to enjoy their job and when they do, they do it better, which translates to on field results.

...Which then breeds the expectation to win, which will bring the wins they currently don't get, which is the foundation for a club with a winners mindset permeated throughout.

It's hard being a tigers supporter but I'm encouraged that they are maintaining the course they've set and are not falling back into the trap of signing the Packers, Matelinos, (not Reynolds because I like him!) et al, in desperation that only results in more years of pain willing their contracts to expire so they're out of the cap mess they made.

Rant over! 🤣

 

[TurnStyle]

Do you mean Konrad Hurrell or Methuselah 🤣

 

[TurnStyle]

I will also say EVERYONE is saying we need to buy markee players. I think we need to build a team that wants to play with each other. It rarely happens it happened in 05 with no markees. Madge couldn't pull our team together. Shitheads like matto alioa joe l and now luch l and i'm sure there are more undermined him and thier team mates. Cancer kills and if it lives in a team it will kill a team. Bulldogs bought a Markee team and what did it do for them. The answer has been answered and the results will come when they come. Ask any other team in the comp. It doesn't come easy and it is not frequent . I'm a Old Magpie but i love the Tigers just as much. Our time to roar will come again we just need to find our resolve. Its NRL not life.

Read after my rant but we're on the same page.

 

[Tiger-ferret]

Was thinking the same thing.

I get the impression that a sea change is what (quite a few) people seem to be seeking due to years of "if you always do what you've always done...", which is understandable, however for sustained results any organisation needs the right people.

Right now they are finding it a bit difficult to attract quality players of good character (and are there really many realistic ones out there?), but Koroisau and Papali'i are great signings imo and defy the blanket "they can't sign anyone good" view.

Sorry to paraphrase, and I don't want to offend, but "not building a team on morals" to me is the antithesis of what will bring long term, sustainable success to the club. They need to be a club people want to be part of and a club is... People.

Good people attract good people. Players go to a team because they want to play with these guys, be coached by this guy... (Sorry about Trent, Viliame!)

Everyone wants to enjoy their job and when they do, they do it better, which translates to on field results.

...Which then breeds the expectation to win, which will bring the wins they currently don't get, which is the foundation for a club with a winners mindset permeated throughout.

It's hard being a tigers supporter but I'm encouraged that they are maintaining the course they've set and are not falling back into the trap of signing the Packers, Matelinos, (not Reynolds because I like him!) et al, in desperation that only results in more years of pain willing their contracts to expire so they're out of the cap mess they made.

Rant over! 🤣

I think your well written post reminds me why I was disappointed in the club terminating Madge when they did. I think there were significant inroads with the culture side of things and the positive on field results weren’t too far away with his approach.

 

[Junior Dig]

Ciraldo would be best. If not, Flannagan, which hurts me to say considering his previous actions, should be the next go to considering he has had premiership success and experience dragging a basket case up to a finals contender.

Morris would be far too soft on this lot and is more likely to be the players friend than hold them accountable. While he may be a good coach one day, I don't think he would be good for the club.

Couldn’t agree with that anymore BP 👍🏼

 

[Buttface]

Guys, stop talking about Matterson and Lodge. Those two burned their bridges here and won't be back

Ciraldo would be best. If not, Flannagan, which hurts me to say considering his previous actions, should be the next go to considering he has had premiership success and experience dragging a basket case up to a finals contender.

Morris would be far too soft on this lot and is more likely to be the players friend than hold them accountable. While he may be a good coach one day, I don't think he would be good for the club.

I missed this post during yesterday’s debate. This is how I was thinking. CC comes with that rep of the next gun and the riff boys we have will back him to the others. Flanno comes with a rep of GF winner and some poor baggage but he’s experienced, but Morris comes in with a lack of rep and probably just seen as inexperienced, it’s human nature, I think Morris would struggle.

 

[tigerbenji]

Tom Opacic looks like going to England, he is one player I would offer a contract to.

 

[Long Term Fan]

You have to say being a quality Second Rower puts you in a great position for a big pay day.

Dolphins have secured Storm's starting Second Rowers and player from Cowboys

Storm will need to recruit two new Second Rowers for 2023. They lose 4 of their starting pack from last night's game

Wests Tigers need one or two Second Rowers

Parramatta need one or two Second Rowers.

If you are a quality second rower out of the above mentioned sides WT would probably be third pick unless player does not want to relocate to Melbourne.

Let's hope Blore stays injury free in 2023 and one of the development players can step up in 2023. I can't see WT securing another Second Rower from an NRL side. Maybe a fringe player at best.

 

[Spacecub]

Ofahengaue would have been a better choice imo 😆

I've heard it's Terry lamb 🤣🤣🤣

 

[batboy]

You have to say being a quality Second Rower puts you in a great position for a big pay day.

Dolphins have secured Storm's starting Second Rowers and player from Cowboys

Storm will need to recruit two new Second Rowers for 2023. They lose 4 of their starting pack from last night's game

Wests Tigers need one or two Second Rowers

Parramatta need one or two Second Rowers.

If you are a quality second rower out of the above mentioned sides WT would probably be third pick unless player does not want to relocate to Melbourne.

Let's hope Blore stays injury free in 2023 and one of the development players can step up in 2023. I can't see WT securing another Second Rower from an NRL side. Maybe a fringe player at best.

Here's some fantasy footy....
If we by some miracle, jag Ciraldo...
Might help with Martin.

 

[BAGNF05]

You have to say being a quality Second Rower puts you in a great position for a big pay day.

Dolphins have secured Storm's starting Second Rowers and player from Cowboys

Storm will need to recruit two new Second Rowers for 2023. They lose 4 of their starting pack from last night's game

Wests Tigers need one or two Second Rowers

Parramatta need one or two Second Rowers.

If you are a quality second rower out of the above mentioned sides WT would probably be third pick unless player does not want to relocate to Melbourne.

Let's hope Blore stays injury free in 2023 and one of the development players can step up in 2023. I can't see WT securing another Second Rower from an NRL side. Maybe a fringe player at best.

In my experience second rowers are the guys that drive the mentality of your team. They are usually big, strong and fit.

For me, it’s the single biggest reason Maguire didn’t work. Plodders.

 

[batboy]

In my experience second rowers are the guys that drive the mentality of your team. They are usually big, strong and fit.

For me, it’s the single biggest reason Maguire didn’t work. Plodders.

Oh my Zen master....
DEAD ON!!

If you can get one with a footy brain it's a godsend...
We've not had decent second rowers (Or centres) in forever!!

Even with Blore and the kids behind him - Who's going to teach them?
We need quality experience in different positions on the field....
To bring through the quality kids and show them how it works - why it works and how to keep the path.
We had a shit tin of talent coming through 10 years ago, Overpaid them to the point where we couldn't afford to keep or get anyone to teach them the game...

- Worked well.

 

[hank37w]

Maumalo captain/coach. Interviewed brilliantly apparently.

If he was as good in the interview as he was in that post game presser then he's got it in the bag.