Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Snidest 0]

My gut feeling is he is on the outer otherwise he is back in the team hands down.
He travelled with the team last week to NQLD so why not play him this week instead of reserves

Because he can't number up in defence and never has been able to!

He can't learn....

 

[batboy]

My gut feeling is he is on the outer otherwise he is back in the team hands down.
He travelled with the team last week to NQLD so why not play him this week instead of reserves

He’s been crook the last couple weeks - maybe they took him in case he coke good, and he’s not playing this week because the team went OK last week

 

[GarryOwen]

We had about 8 extras up in Townsville last weekend. Partially due to the Tamou landmark but also the NSW cup team had a bye.

 

[tigerballs]

We all saw what having a good second row forward running off your halves can do when Kelma played a great first half. Brooks looked like a star again. That is the secret to unlocking our spine/attack.

That was the first game since Madge left that the second rowers were actually meant to receive the ball. They've been almost exclusively used as decoys. Compare both Kelma and Garners stats over the past few weeks.

 

[balmain boy]

I'm not sure of this. To'a has made more than one bust on his own this season. His good work seems to be forgotten by the fans. Kepaoa hasn't performed as well this season but he has plenty of upside.

I don't see centres as a big issue now. We have some depth. I'd like to see Staines here as well because more depth in the outside backs would be good.

Naden is playing well.

Whoever marks Staggs this week is up against it though.

2 breaks in what, 15 games? Yep he's pushing for origin.. he's got some talent but he's lazy too.

 

[BAGNF05]

That was the first game since Madge left that the second rowers were actually meant to receive the ball. They've been almost exclusively used as decoys. Compare both Kelma and Garners stats over the past few weeks.

I don’t believe our halves trust them. A. They’re leaving and B. They mostly just plod. Prime example Kelma clearly over ran Brooks on that pass meaning the only option was to hit him low on the right hip and the rest was history. Should not have passed it but probably won’t next time.

 

[Aceshigh]

It’s great to be a WT fan at the moment.

Not only are we running last we get to enjoy:
- winning a game and then having it taken away from us due to inept refereeing
- when it’s bye week and we get to hear about our first choice coach rejecting us
- that same coach choosing to go with the reigning wooden spooners ahead of us
- making one of our best signings in our history (Papali’i) only for him to potentially backflip

I’m hoping there is light ahead but this year could not have gone worse.

Keep your chin up champ , better times ahead

 

[supercoach]

Not a good example of how contractual law works!

In the Papaali case he is the contracted party (as per Telstra in yours).

If we fail to pay him we are in breach of contract and he will rightfully seek damages.

However if he repudiates the contract by not turning up to training etc - we can seek damages too but these are limited as he does not have an agreement to pay the club!!

Most damages would be paid by his new employer and we just end up with some extra cash - but also an empty spot on the roster!!

Please refrain from lengthy posts with complete ignorance of how contracts actually work!!

That certainly explains a lot and why in the past we have been seen to roll over. I thought the player would have a obligation to train and play and the club had obligation to pay the agreed amount. Why in the past have we had players sit out a season like Gordon Tallis??

Of course the other thing is if Parra paid any compensation on Paps behalf, surely that comes off their cap.

Have a son who is a lawyer who posts on here regular, will have to get a ruling….but thanks for the clarification

 

[THE_POM]

Nofoaluma to Melbourne on loan for 2022 to be confirmed today.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Ironic, many members going to town on Nofoaluma but the Storm will happily take him. I am not his biggest supporter but wish him all the best and hope he learns much from Bellamy. It is good that WTs are assisting both the Storm and Nofoaluma.

 

[Demps]

noffa very much on the outer atm with the club, has no showed training a few times over the last few months

hopefully we can find a club to take him off us

Melbourne is taking him remainder of the year

 

[Demps]

Ironic, many members going to town on Nofoaluma but the Storm will happily take him. I am not his biggest supporter but wish him all the best and hope he learns much from Bellamy. It is good that WTs are assisting both the Storm and Nofoaluma.

Beggers can't be choosers eh.

 

[vlad]

Remember when we wouldn’t swap Nofo for Addo Carr ?

NRL: Josh Addo-Carr's Wests Tigers reunion a 'long way off' due to salary demands

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Beggers can't be choosers eh.

He'll be a superstar at the Storm and we'll be crying over our wheatbix😀

 

[weststigerman]

Melbourne is taking him remainder of the year

I don't know what we can possibly gain from this.

What if he does an ACL or has more concussions in the finals? He becomes less valuable to us even though he has a guaranteed salary.

If it goes well, he might try and stay there and there is no way Melbourne will pay for his full contract value.

Funny that no other club agreed to this other than Wests Tigers.

 

[Pascoes_barber]

Nofoaluma to Melbourne on loan for 2022 to be confirmed today.

Hopefully that club can sort out his attitude issues.

 

[bathursttiger1]

Nofoaluma to Melbourne on loan for 2022 to be confirmed today.

Hopefully 23 24 and 25

 

[Demps]

He'll be a superstar at the Storm and we'll be crying over our wheatbix😀

Storm are the worst they've been in a long time eh....

They asked for AD and Laurie and ended up with a Nofo... lol.

Might be an upgrade on what they're currently using but yeah.... wasn't their first choice either lol.

See what happens.

 

[The SHADOW]

Beggers can't be choosers eh.

Absolutely cuz

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Storm are the worst they've been in a long time eh....

They asked for AD and Laurie and ended up with a Nofo... lol.

Might be an upgrade on what they're currently using but yeah.... wasn't their first choice either lol.

See what happens.

It might work for both the Storm and WTs. Nofoaluma plays well, the Storm may want him.