Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[TigerGene]

Between now and pre season is key for signings. If we could somehow jag 2 of the quality of ipap and api our first 17 will look a lot better than the start of this year.

The 2 above plus Pole, a fit Stefano and Blore, Naden, plus Douehi with a pre season. If the 2 jagged quality signings were in key weak areas (fullback, strike centre, prop or second row) it would add a bit of excitement.

Two signings of the quality of a Tapine, Edwards, Manu or Farnworth added to all the above would shift us up the ladder. Also players like Matamua coming through provides hope as well that we can keep gaining depth from our youngsters.

Surely releasing so many players this year will allow us to front load people and free up more cash to “jag” some serious talent. If Brooks isn’t in the long term plans surely you could front load him this year so the freight we’d have to pay next year would be on 2022 books. That would provide basically $900K to $1M you could throw at a superstar.

If no talent of that level available for start of 2023 then go hard Nov 1 for 2024 onwards. I’d still be happy with that and then quality attracts more quality.

Cows and Bronks have shown you can turn around fortunes reasonably quickly.

Agree wholeheartedly.....it’s just that the talent won’t come to WT.

 

[Merlot]

surely Tim will bring in some tuff nuts from the u k

 

[Cobarcats]

Seen plenty of them rolled out for Simpkin’s, Laurie, Doueihi and Hastings this year already….

Funny they’re the same excuses - maybe that’s the problem… the same reason the new kids get are the same excuses the old blokes had

All the excuses and support for some is due to the fact that we see potential in certain players and are quick to blame other players for making it hard for their fav to perform.
The fact is, in my opinion, that our failure is due to salary cap/dud buys and a football club that reeks disorganisation.
All of which means for years now our roster has had more holes in it than my fav socks.
There has to be a good balance of players right across to top 30 to allow players to reach and maintain their potential.
As far back as post 05 success we haven't had a top 4 roster which includes players, coach and front office.

 

[Merlot]

All the excuses and support for some is due to the fact that we see potential in certain players and are quick to blame other players for making it hard for their fav to perform.
The fact is, in my opinion, that our failure is due to salary cap/dud buys and a football club that reeks disorganisation.
All of which means for years now our roster has had more holes in it than my fav socks.
There has to be a good balance of players right across to top 30 to allow players to reach and maintain their potential.
As far back as post 05 success we haven't had a top 4 roster which includes players, coach and front office.

throw those dirty old socks out,they not your lucky 1.s are they,our luck will change.lol

 

[Cobarcats]

throw those dirty old socks out,they not your lucky 1.s are they,our luck will change.lol

I've got a big hole in each one where my big toe pokes thru.
They are my lucky ones.
Maybe I should wear them this week.

 

[Merlot]

I've got a big hole in each one where my big toe pokes thru.
They are my lucky ones.
Maybe I should wear them this week.

im rattling the chicken bones this weekend,try n try,not this weekend,Payten ,Lucy in atprop,05stink,Cronulla,NQ GF-happy days

 

[Goldust]

Edwards a Hodgo clone?

He's younger and less injury prone.

My mate @Sausagesorcerer said he sees him at the shops all the time and the guy never smiles.

Serious business.

Exactly. Junior Tupou like

 

[batboy]

It’s all related. Nathan Clearys kicking game in origin was shit because his forwards got bashed. Same same

I agree - the particular game I was referring to however, was possibly the worst game I’ve seen us play….
Cows in 2015 at Campbelltown.
Horrendous

 

[Stevec]

I just wish the new powers that be would give us some update who are we recruiting ? Our forum is scouring all the rejected or out of favour players at other clubs .That's what I call bottom feeding
I guess can't say much till some deals done but the silence is depressing

 

[Demps]

I just wish the new powers that be would give us some update who are we recruiting ? Our forum is scouring all the rejected or out of favour players at other clubs .That's what I call bottom feeding
I guess can't say much till some deals done but the silence is depressing

Also under the new regime - all heads will be shaved.

No flashy haircuts any more.

 

[Tigers_Wests]

I just wish the new powers that be would give us some update who are we recruiting ? Our forum is scouring all the rejected or out of favour players at other clubs .That's what I call bottom feeding
I guess can't say much till some deals done but the silence is depressing

I crave signing news too, but to be fair, any time we outline a target, we always miss. Our best signings seem to pop up out of nowhere and are done in the space of 24 hours or so. Eg. Api and Papali'i.

Sheens has expressed the need for a 'ferrari' and a bit of experience in the right positions. I am sure him and Benji are discussing who they can make a play for now that fits that mould and who they can approach come November 1.

I am sure some signings will come soon!

 

[Tigers_Wests]

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Also under the new regime - all heads will be shaved.

No flashy haircuts any more.

 

[tony soprano]

Michelle bishop just made a good point said that it's true benji has declared interest in Moses and pointed out what does that mean for our current halves. Hastings, AD, LB. Ect.

 

[finnzo]

Michelle bishop just made a good point said that it's true benji has declared interest in Moses and pointed out what does that mean for our current halves. Hastings, AD, LB. Ect.

What’s the bet we miss out in mosses and piss the rest off in the process

If this is the path we are going I’d be hopeing for doughi and Moses in the halfs

 

[Chipofftheoldblock]

Do your recruiting in the shadows not in the public forum. Benji doesn't need to feed the news trolls, he needs to understands what works.....Big, fast aggressive forward pack to lay the foundations and works hard in defense so your halves and backs benefit off the back of that......not hard to figure out especially if you are a former half.....get your forward pack right first period.

 

[Leck]

No need to get angry over a rumour mate.

I'm not angry, just miffed why we keep on getting stung with rubbish stories.

Journos know that Tiger's supporters are easy clickbait, but this ongoing narrative needs to change.

 

[tony soprano]

What’s the bet we miss out in mosses and piss the rest off in the process

If this is the path we are going I’d be hopeing for doughi and Moses in the halfs

Well they are pretty shit halves get rid of them all

 

[Stevec]

I crave signing news too, but to be fair, any time we outline a target, we always miss. Our best signings seem to pop up out of nowhere and are done in the space of 24 hours or so. Eg. Api and Papali'i.

Sheens has expressed the need for a 'ferrari' and a bit of experience in the right positions. I am sure him and Benji are discussing who they can make a play for now that fits that mould and who they can approach come November 1.

I am sure some signings will come soon!

I sure hope so .I worry that not many footballers keen to come to the bottom club .

 

[weststigerman]

I just wish the new powers that be would give us some update who are we recruiting ? Our forum is scouring all the rejected or out of favour players at other clubs .That's what I call bottom feeding
I guess can't say much till some deals done but the silence is depressing

I really think we leak our movements enough. Tell us when we sign someone officially sure, otherwise they should keep their mouths shut.

 

[Kelce68]

I'm not angry, just miffed why we keep on getting stung with rubbish stories.

Journos know that Tiger's supporters are easy clickbait, but this ongoing narrative needs to change.

You just answered your own question my dude.