Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

Should we be looking at players Benji played with at Souths as potential recruits? I saw in another thread that Latrell used a throw away line once of playing for Benji if he was HC. Maybe some other former team mates who looked up to him may consider joining him again.

But on looking at their off contract list, Latrell is the only appetising one off contract after next season. Maybe Lachie Ilias as a potential protege of Marshall and former Tigers junior.
 
BlackWhiteGold said:
I would be happy with either Brown or Pele for different reasons. I think we'll only bring in one middle forward from outside the club.
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It depends on money but I'd much prefer Pele. We need at least another middle forward but to be fair we've just bought in two juniors in Pole and Matamoa and they look good.

Their performances has made me feel a lot better than I did a couple of weeks ago. Prior to those guys coming in we had a real problem with our middle forwards and more important depth in those positions.

I think we still need to purchase a least one more impact prop.
 
Earl said:
It depends on money but I'd much prefer Pele. We need at least another middle forward but to be fair we've just bought in two juniors in Pole and Matamoa and they look good.

Their performances has made me feel a lot better than I did a couple of weeks ago. Prior to those guys coming in we had a real problem with our middle forwards and more important depth in those positions.

I think we still need to purchase a least one more impact prop.
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Joseph Tapine would be the ultimate or some deal to get David Klemmer.

Imagine being able to sign the game's best backrower, hooker & front rower (Tapine) for next season!!!
 
Earl said:
It depends on money but I'd much prefer Pele. We need at least another middle forward but to be fair we've just bought in two juniors in Pole and Matamoa and they look good.

Their performances has made me feel a lot better than I did a couple of weeks ago. Prior to those guys coming in we had a real problem with our middle forwards and more important depth in those positions.

I think we still need to purchase a least one more impact prop.
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IMHO. we need 3 new aggressive props, two to replace Tamou, and Seyfarth, and one for the depth.
 
Ideally we pay as much of Brooks contract for this year and next off now and do a swap deal for him with Newcastle for Klemmer. Use the Benji connection to sign Tapine and I'd even consider Shaun Johnson coming in to replace Brooks. He's the most Benji-like in his offthecuffedness.
 
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The Pom posted this on the other forum

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Sheens isn't wasting time now with the official announcement, busy 2 weeks ahead meeting with managers of Laurie, Hastings & Doueihi.

He also is speaking with Nathan Browns new management Crown about what he's after & a potential move in 2023.

Brandon Tumeth is also on the verge of debut & re-signing to be in the clubs top 30 in 2023.

Jacob Liddle close to an immediate switch to the Dragons"
 
TheDaBoss said:
The Pom posted this on the other forum

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Sheens isn't wasting time now with the official announcement, busy 2 weeks ahead meeting with managers of Laurie, Hastings & Doueihi.

He also is speaking with Nathan Browns new management Crown about what he's after & a potential move in 2023.

Brandon Tumeth is also on the verge of debut & re-signing to be in the clubs top 30 in 2023.

Jacob Liddle close to an immediate switch to the Dragons"
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It's a shame Liddle moving on - I like him as a player. Thought he could get back to his scheming/running best in the new style of play that hopefully comes. I guess that means Api, then Simpkins, as the heir apparent. Probably best for Liddle if he wants to play firsts going forwards. Dragons are less annoying than they used to be, so I will be able to cheer him on there, as an ex-Tiger, which I can't do for Tedesco at the Rooters.
 
tiger_scott said:
It's a shame Liddle moving on - I like him as a player. Thought he could get back to his scheming/running best in the new style of play that hopefully comes. I guess that means Api, then Simpkins, as the heir apparent. Probably best for Liddle if he wants to play firsts going forwards. Dragons are less annoying than they used to be, so I will be able to cheer him on there, as an ex-Tiger, which I can't do for Tedesco at the Rooters.
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Yeah i like Liddle too he has had lots to overcome injury wise , but with Api ,Nu , Simpkin and Rua we have plenty in that posi
 
TheDaBoss said:
The Pom posted this on the other forum

"
Sheens isn't wasting time now with the official announcement, busy 2 weeks ahead meeting with managers of Laurie, Hastings & Doueihi.

He also is speaking with Nathan Browns new management Crown about what he's after & a potential move in 2023.

Brandon Tumeth is also on the verge of debut & re-signing to be in the clubs top 30 in 2023.

Jacob Liddle close to an immediate switch to the Dragons"
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Thanks @THE_POM , any intel on other assistant coaches & future of the current?
 
Aceshigh said:
Yeah i like Liddle too he has had lots to overcome injury wise , but with Api ,Nu , Simpkin and Rua we have plenty in that posi
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I like Liddle and he killed it in the lower grades but he has been so poor this season. Poor service, some decent runs but not enough and some poor defense at times.

If he cleans up his game he could be a really good player but I think he is past the point of being a project ;player plus we have more than enough options in that position.
 
Earl said:
It depends on money but I'd much prefer Pele. We need at least another middle forward but to be fair we've just bought in two juniors in Pole and Matamoa and they look good.

Their performances has made me feel a lot better than I did a couple of weeks ago. Prior to those guys coming in we had a real problem with our middle forwards and more important depth in those positions.

I think we still need to purchase a least one more impact prop.
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Yeah Pele for mine, hopefully this makes us more attractive to those guys on the periphery tossing up taking on a new challenge all together or having the challenge of trying to crack into a strong team
 
TheDaBoss said:
The Pom posted this on the other forum

"
Sheens isn't wasting time now with the official announcement, busy 2 weeks ahead meeting with managers of Laurie, Hastings & Doueihi.

He also is speaking with Nathan Browns new management Crown about what he's after & a potential move in 2023.

Brandon Tumeth is also on the verge of debut & re-signing to be in the clubs top 30 in 2023.

Jacob Liddle close to an immediate switch to the Dragons"
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other forum?
 
Now the Coach has been settled, for better or worse lets starting signing reinforcements now before the Flipper team in QLD fills their spots.

It will be interesting now to see how attractive WT are to quality players now Sheens, Marshall and Farah are in charge for next 5 years. Maguire's so called weakness was his lack of ability to attract top talent to improve WT chances of success.

Need to land 4 quality players to compliment the two coming in 2023.
 
TheDaBoss said:
The Pom posted this on the other forum

"
Sheens isn't wasting time now with the official announcement, busy 2 weeks ahead meeting with managers of Laurie, Hastings & Doueihi.

He also is speaking with Nathan Browns new management Crown about what he's after & a potential move in 2023.

Brandon Tumeth is also on the verge of debut & re-signing to be in the clubs top 30 in 2023.

Jacob Liddle close to an immediate switch to the Dragons"
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Laurie,Hastings and Douehi---- Does not thrill me, 6 out or 10 rating to me!
 
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The Pom is back on a different forum

Posted by: @the_pom
Sheens isn't wasting time now with the official announcement, busy 2 weeks ahead meeting with managers of Laurie, Hastings & Doueihi.

He also is speaking with Nathan Browns new management Crown about what he's after & a potential move in 2023.

Brandon Tumeth is also on the verge of debut & re-signing to be in the clubs top 30 in 2023.

Jacob Liddle close to an immediate switch to the Dragons.
 
I'd hate to open a can of worms here, but I'd cut our loses with Brooks, resign Madden for the next few seasons and quickly tie up AD & Jacko. Not sure about Tommy Talau & Jimmy the Jet.
Make a move for Pele & grab an experienced forward like Wade Graham or Mary Taupua if Tamou retires. Can you imagine Stefano and Pele up front with Api, Blore and Isaiah Papali'i second row, Joffa at lock and the young kids coming off the bench!
 
Jedi_Tiger said:
Posted from Weststigerspodcast forum

The Pom is back on a different forum

Posted by: @the_pom
Sheens isn't wasting time now with the official announcement, busy 2 weeks ahead meeting with managers of Laurie, Hastings & Doueihi.

He also is speaking with Nathan Browns new management Crown about what he's after & a potential move in 2023.

Brandon Tumeth is also on the verge of debut & re-signing to be in the clubs top 30 in 2023.

Jacob Liddle close to an immediate switch to the Dragons.
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I don't find this particularly encouraging. Only one new player mentioned and he is in the last couple of years of his career. We need good new players who will make uis competitive with the top 4.
 
coivtny said:
I don't find this particularly encouraging. Only one new player mentioned and he is in the last couple of years of his career. We need good new players who will make uis competitive with the top 4.
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I’d seen the same or very close to the same post on here a little while ago.
 
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