Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Mighty_Tiger]

I know Joseph and his family fairly well. He doesn’t have an ego problem. I have found over the years that people who say negative things about Joey are people who he has carved up. Trust me, his Dad would knock that crap out of him if he showed any of that. He didn’t write all the headlines he got. But i do agree would love him here. He is a serious weapon.

The kid is one heck of a talent, I wouldn't hesitate going all in for him right now as our fullback.

His frame, speed, awareness, hunger & ball play ability are awesome but his instincts for his age are off the chart. His style is very aligned to Turbo at the same age.

 

[851]

True, but origin (especially game 3 this year) is a completely different beast. QLD's forwards were also well on top when he got thrown in. Imo Talakai would be well worth a look in.

I wasn't suggesting he was a no go, I was just stating his positions are secondrow and centre, and super coach Fittler didn't use him in either

 

[weststigerman]

If we are relying on Blore and Pap + younsters for 2nd row next year, I’d consider Davey from manly. No world beater but solid forward that performs at a consistent level

Signed with Parra next year.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Signed with Parra next year.

Geez they are really building a Utopian society out there next year with some of their signings. Losing Mahoney and Paps and gaining Hodgson and Davey 😳

 

[tony soprano]

I know Joseph and his family fairly well. He doesn’t have an ego problem. I have found over the years that people who say negative things about Joey are people who he has carved up. Trust me, his Dad would knock that crap out of him if he showed any of that. He didn’t write all the headlines he got. But i do agree would love him here. He is a serious weapon.

What's he's preferred position?

 

[BAGNF05]

Whether he shines elsewhere or not shouldn't be the clubs concern. Let the telegraph or whoever add it to their list of Top 200 players the Tigers let go. Not important.

The only question to ask should be:
Is he the half that can bring the Tigers back into the finals and to win a comp? In my opinion, No. However, hearing Sheens comments, he might think yes.

Big decisions ahead.

Don’t forget the best available replacement is probably someone like a Jayden Sullivan. Careful what you wish for.

 

[stryker 69]

I know Joseph and his family fairly well. He doesn’t have an ego problem. I have found over the years that people who say negative things about Joey are people who he has carved up. Trust me, his Dad would knock that crap out of him if he showed any of that. He didn’t write all the headlines he got. But i do agree would love him here. He is a serious weapon.

Start laying those seeds man..X factor like that is severely lacking here.

 

[Demps]

Does Charlie Staines have the potential to be a better fullback option (for us) than Daine Laurie ?

 

[Demps]

Hayze Perham doesn't have a contract after this year, from the information available.

23 years old, 6 foot tall and 94 KG.

Can play centre, wing, fullback and 5/8.

Most importantly he's Papali'i's best friend & housemate.

Surely it's a smart move to sign him also.

 

[Buttface]

The kid is one heck of a talent, I wouldn't hesitate going all in for him right now as our fullback.

His frame, speed, awareness, hunger & ball play ability are awesome but his instincts for his age are off the chart. His style is very aligned to Turbo at the same age.

Offer 30% more for years and after that if you want to go you can. But he’s probably getting that under the table.

 

[Buttface]

Does Charlie Staines have the potential to be a better fullback option (for us) than Daine Laurie ?

Anyone does.

 

[Buttface]

Hayze Perham doesn't have a contract after this year, from the information available.

23 years old, 6 foot tall and 94 KG.

Can play centre, wing, fullback and 5/8.

Most importantly he's Papali'i's best friend & housemate.

Surely it's a smart move to sign him also.

I’d do it and not just to keep Pap happy.
He’s got some skill but his D is sus. Should fit right in.

 

[Demps]

I’d do it and not just to keep Pap happy.
He’s got some skill but his D is sus. Should fit right in.

Attacking threat. 🔥

 

[Long Term Fan]

Would you throw $1,00,000 a year to Joseph Manu.

Elite Centre, Quality Full Back and quality five-eight? Only 26 years old.

Every time I watched him play he is an elite talent.

I appreciate he plays for the Roosters and even though his contract is for $700,000 we know he is getting brown paper deals and business connections.

I would play him at full back and could be the player to change WT fortunes around.

I know I am dreaming but we need to land a player of his ability.

 

[Buttface]

Would you throw $1,00,000 a year to Joseph Manu.

Elite Centre, Quality Full Back and quality five-eight? Only 26 years old.

Every time I watched him play he is an elite talent.

I appreciate he plays for the Roosters and even though his contract is for $700,000 we know he is getting brown paper deals and business connections.

I would play him at full back and could be the player to change WT fortunes around.

I know I am dreaming but we need to land a player of his ability.

Chase him at every opportunity. Gotta be in it to win it.
700? Is that what they are paying above the table?

 

[AJ1]

Hayze Perham doesn't have a contract after this year, from the information available.

23 years old, 6 foot tall and 94 KG.

Can play centre, wing, fullback and 5/8.

Most importantly he's Papali'i's best friend & housemate.

Surely it's a smart move to sign him also.

The club should do it to keep Papali'i happy. He could be our Shaq Mitchell, just with more talent and less padding

 

[TV Ted Ellery]

Would you throw $1,00,000 a year to Joseph Manu.

Elite Centre, Quality Full Back and quality five-eight? Only 26 years old.

Every time I watched him play he is an elite talent.

I appreciate he plays for the Roosters and even though his contract is for $700,000 we know he is getting brown paper deals and business connections.

I would play him at full back and could be the player to change WT fortunes around.

I know I am dreaming but we need to land a player of his ability.

Didn't he knock back the Warriors for $1m a season? The Roosters would find a way of matching any offer outside the salary cap.

 

[426Tlgerland]

We need to buy players who can attack well , they are fast ,( Centres ) we need to buy players who hit up hard and tackle hard ( Papi is one now 2 more ) and want to come hear to play under Sheens and Benji , we should be over in NZ now sniffing around there juniors , Marshall is a draw card for Kiwi boys let’s raid them

 

[Demps]

We need to buy players who can attack well , they are fast ,( Centres ) we need to buy players who hit up hard and tackle hard ( Papi is one now 2 more ) and want to come hear to play under Sheens and Benji , we should be over in NZ now sniffing around there juniors , Marshall is a draw card for Kiwi boys let’s raid them

It's the tried & tested - simple,

Fast backs & tough forwards...

We've complained about how slow our backs are.... FOR YEARS.

Never seems to be addressed.

Nofo & Mauler are good metre eaters (especially when running the right direction) however they aren't overly fast. Credit to Mauler though, he's quite a handy finisher.

We still need some speed.

 

[Chicken_Faced_Killa]

It's the tried & tested - simple,

Fast backs & tough forwards...

We've complained about how slow our backs are.... FOR YEARS.

Never seems to be addressed.

Nofo & Mauler are good metre eaters (especially when running the right direction) however they aren't overly fast. Credit to Mauler though, he's quite a handy finisher.

We still need some speed.

But the Wests Tigers DNA is slow backs and small forwards