Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

batboy said:
Good forwards won't stop him running out of the way of his tackles....
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Yeah, but would be good to have a very defensively strong backrower to cover Doueihiā€™s inadequacies. One similar to the protectors of the weak Lockyer, Soward and the like.

Trouble is, that could stifle Papali'i if he had to fill a babysitter role on his preferred right edge, at the expense of his best assets.
 
Maybe the Tiggrs could Apply to the NRL to put on a plate event for people like us.

Have the normal top 8 for the affluent clubs that make it to Semi's.

Then a plate event for the bottom 8 for the less affluent Clubs.

To be played at the same venue's as the top 8.

As the pre game entertainment, this way we would be in the 8.

All be it the bottom 8.
 
bathursttiger1 said:
We tried to get him before he went to the Dogs, people on here were bagging the crap out of him.
Thank god people on here are not WT's talent scouts.
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I think we basically had him, but then Mbye became available so we went with him. Meaney has been a slow burn, steady improvement every year, little bit bigger every year. He is about to hit his prime years and would be an excellent signing. He could play wing, centre or fullback and kick goals at 80%
 
Lauren said:
I'd rather release players that don't want to be here, go for someone like Klemmer who I think could be good for a couple of years.
Hope the club settle Joffa and Hastings out firstly though.
Wonder how much the transfer fee is for Bateman? GoFundMe anyone?
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The club has enough of my money alreadyā€¦ā€¦
 
Lauren said:
Good to see you on here Garry. Hope all is well.
Yeah I recall reading he requested a special meeting with Sheens during his early days back at the club.
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Yeah, there is a relationship between Laundy and Sheens.

I'm good Lauren, get to interview Jacko on Sunday so excited about that. I hope things are well with you as well.
 
THE_POM said:
Mixture of good/bad news:

Few questions asked about junior players signed up, the following below names have committed to the club.

Kade Hill
Luke Laulilii
Kit Laulilii
Jordan Miller
Tallyn Da Silva
Tajh Colquhoun
Livai Saukuru
Apisalome Saukuru Development Deal 2023
Kitione Kautoga Development Deal 2023
Michael Tannous & CJ Mundine (being discussed for other development spots for 2023)

Re-signing News:

As well reported Adam Doueihi has put contract talks on hold for the time being, this is not going down well with some management & don't want to get involved in a bidding war.

Joe Ofahengaue's management recently rejected latest contract offer, Dolphin's & Storm in frame, not looking good.

Brandon Tumeth & Fa'amanu Brown re-signing should be announced soon.

Tommy Talau will be one Train & Trial deal over the off-season (Similar To Roberts last off-season), has had offers from 1 other club but want's to return the faith.

Jackson Hastings: Important meeting scheduled in the next week where the 1st official contract offer is expected to be presented. Confidant a deal will be done.

Madden looks all but done to the Panthers.

Gildart, Peachey, Simpkins, & Liddle all expected to be gone over the off-season as previously reported.

Player Signings:

Cameron Munster has not been discussed or met with the club, salary cap suicide to tie up that much money in one player in the hope they are the savor.

Phoenix Crossland is being discussed as a replacement signing for Madden to cover in the halves.

Jason Batman: Discussions have been had but the transfer fee has all but killed this from happening, unless it drops a fair bit it won't be happening.

Jack Murchie, Matt Doorey & Jackson Topine have all be discussed in recent recruitment for forward depth.

Aaron Woods looks less likely to join the club, "positive" discussions had a few weeks ago but crickets since (hopefully stays that way)

Charlies Staines is a good chance to come on board for 2023 but only if Panthers come to the party. Club is willing to match his salary at Panthers over 2 years if Panthers put in $150k for year 1 & 100k for year 2. So far this has been well received.

Nathan Brown similar to the above in relation to Eels coming in the with the right $
Don't see this deal coming through.

Clubs main priority for 2023 recruitment is a experienced (not old) starting 2nd rower.
Hopefully able to sign one for 2024 & gain an early release.

Andrew Fifita: Nothing has been officially mentioned about making a play for him. Personally would prefer him over Woods.

As for November 1, Liam Martin & Dylan Brown as going to the be the clubs Number 1 targets.
The club will not sit idle & wait for Doueihi, if he's not willing to commit then the club is prepared to offer a decent deal for Brown (Benji is a big fan). A impact forward is also on this list, but not willing to blow the budget. Hoping the young forwards coming through can fill this need.

Fans won't want to hear this but 2023 salary cap wise is going to be about getting it in an even healthier position for 2024, so the right kids can be kept & a chance to bring in the better players we need, unless a big fish "like Brooks" was moved on & cleared a large amount of money not expecting a big fish signing as such for 2023.
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A backrow of Paps, Martin and Hastings is all class, but lacks serious size. That would be the smallest backrow in the comp. We would need 4 monster front rowers, yet only have one.
 
1eyedmel said:
Apparently the Dogs have been trying to offload Pangai Jr for months now
He is exactly what we need for next year with Papaliā€™i. I say he is worth the gamble if the dogs pay a good slice of his wage.
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He is exactly what we need to avoid.
How many punt players have we picked up over the last 10yrs and name 1 that actually delivered?
 
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