Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[tony soprano]

Given he is playing in nsw cup GF on the weekend I doubt that

Cool good to hear thought I saw him pick up an injury and hadn't been named recently.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

I'm sensing another wipe-out.

I knew it - you're Peter Parker after all!!!!

 

[Fainu Brothers]

Wishful Wednesday

Waiting for a mate, Munster to knock us back ✊

COB

 

[gregjm87]

Yeah, but as I have said, Brooks has played behind decent packs before and still hasn't been able to lead a side to finals.

Lack of props & second rowers and an inadequate halfback are both very pressing issues.

Has he though?
Your previous example of Woods, Taupau, Galloway and Gavet (was he ever considered good?) was literally his rookie year and still not an impressive pack with just awful depth beyond them.
Since then, the forwards have only gotten much worse. We spent years with guys who are fringe first graders at other clubs as regulars in our line up (Seumanufangai, Sue) alongside a rotation of benchies that proved they were never up for first grade (Buchanan, Lovett, Santi, Collins etc).

I don't think Brooks will ever be a premier halfback, but IMO he has never had chance to become one. I certainly do not think him incapable of leading a halfway decent side to finals. Nor can i blame him for the Tigers having not made it there during his time.

 

[jadtiger]

Do you think that the message will reach the Neanderthal skulls that count at the club.I have doubts that the message will get that far

 

[Stevec]

I think there is a lot of caring intelligent and frustrated people on this forum
Maybe Lee ,Justin ,Tim and Benji should take a few hours and read some of the comments on this forum .When your inside the fish bowl the world looks very different to when your on the outside looking in

 

[gregjm87]

If we were to recruit another backrower to partner Papalii next season, who would you want from these likely candidates:

- John Bateman
- Jaydn S'ua
- Tyson Frizell
- Jack Murchie
- Curtis Sironen
- Matt Doorey
- Joe Stimson
- Morgan Knowles

Where has all the talk on this forum re: Frizell come from? I've literally not heard anything being available or unhappy at Newcastle. Bateman has reportedly already knocked us back multiple times. Murchie I believe recently signed elsewhere.
I'd take S'ua first if he is available, but not sure Dragons will release him.
Also wouldn't mide Matt Doorey.
Don't have an opinion either way or Sironen and would not like to see a roster spot wasted on Stimson or Knowles.

 

[tony soprano]

I think u don't have a point

 

[Mossman]

Cloudy it passed COB ???
Waiting for your ?? ??? ???? News

 

[tony soprano]

You're special

 

[tony soprano]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1572511311053099011

 

[WT2K]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1572511311053099011

The clock is ticking on Parramatta as the Wests Tigers piece together an ambitious November 1 plan aimed at reuniting Luke Brooks and Mitchell Moses in the halves.

The Tigers continue to aim high under the stewardship of Tim Sheens, Benji Marshall and Robbie Farah. Having contacted Braith Anasta to inquire about Cameron Munster, it can be revealed that the Tigers have spoken about making a move for Moses, who is off contract at the end of next season but free to sign with rival clubs from November 1.

The plan would also likely involve Brooks given the pair are close mates who played lower grades together at the Tigers.

They went their separate ways at the end of 2017 but Tigers officials are eyeing off a reunion as they look to give Marshall the tools to succeed when he takes over at the start of 2025.

Marshall has personally reached out to Moses to make him aware of the club’s interest and contrary to reports, he has the backing of the club as they look to bring the Eels No.7 home after six seasons at Parramatta.

The Eels have a fight on their hands. News Corp understands that aside from the Tigers, at least two other clubs have expressed an interest in signing Moses after November 1.

Moses’ future has been simmering for months and it is set to heat up after Parramatta’s season comes to an end, potentially on grand final day.

If Moses can lead the Eels to the final weekend of the season, his price will skyrocket. He is already expected to enter the million-dollar bracket when he negotiates a new deal from 2024 - his current contract includes a healthy base figure but only enters the seven-figure bracket should he lead the club to a title.

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He is only two wins away from achieving that goal, although the Eels will have to go through Townsville to make it to the grand final.

Brooks’ future could also hinge on whether the Tigers are successful in convincing Moses to return - the chance to play together may be enough to convince him to spurn interest from Newcastle to commit his future to the Tigers.

Munster is also in the Tigers’ sights after the club vowed to match any offer he received from rival clubs once he formally hits the market on November 1.

The Storm pivot has a three-year extension on the table from Melbourne and is expected to make a decision within days on whether to accept their deal.

Should he decide to explore his options, clubs are queuing for his services. It would also send the Storm back into the market to find a five-eighth - they are believed to have sounded out Dylan Brown and Matt Burton over their interest in moving south.

Burton has an extension on the table from the Bulldogs believed to be worth $3 million over four years but could pick up more on the open market.

 

[boonboon]

All this talk of Munster and Moses suggests that Douehi is either out of favour or wants to go elsewhere

 

[1eyedmel]

Brooks ain’t even close to being one of our best let alone our best. Just out of curiosity and no offence intended but how can you think a player that has poor 5th tackle options, kicks the ball dead in goal on multiple occasions during a game, kicks it out on the full when trying to do a simple kick and overall lacks communication with his teammates one of our best?

EXACTLY 💯.

 

[tony soprano]

Ok, I will email the club so I feel important.

 

[tony soprano]

The clock is ticking on Parramatta as the Wests Tigers piece together an ambitious November 1 plan aimed at reuniting Luke Brooks and Mitchell Moses in the halves.

The Tigers continue to aim high under the stewardship of Tim Sheens, Benji Marshall and Robbie Farah. Having contacted Braith Anasta to inquire about Cameron Munster, it can be revealed that the Tigers have spoken about making a move for Moses, who is off contract at the end of next season but free to sign with rival clubs from November 1.

The plan would also likely involve Brooks given the pair are close mates who played lower grades together at the Tigers.

They went their separate ways at the end of 2017 but Tigers officials are eyeing off a reunion as they look to give Marshall the tools to succeed when he takes over at the start of 2025.

Marshall has personally reached out to Moses to make him aware of the club’s interest and contrary to reports, he has the backing of the club as they look to bring the Eels No.7 home after six seasons at Parramatta.

The Eels have a fight on their hands. News Corp understands that aside from the Tigers, at least two other clubs have expressed an interest in signing Moses after November 1.

Moses’ future has been simmering for months and it is set to heat up after Parramatta’s season comes to an end, potentially on grand final day.

If Moses can lead the Eels to the final weekend of the season, his price will skyrocket. He is already expected to enter the million-dollar bracket when he negotiates a new deal from 2024 - his current contract includes a healthy base figure but only enters the seven-figure bracket should he lead the club to a title.

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He is only two wins away from achieving that goal, although the Eels will have to go through Townsville to make it to the grand final.

Brooks’ future could also hinge on whether the Tigers are successful in convincing Moses to return - the chance to play together may be enough to convince him to spurn interest from Newcastle to commit his future to the Tigers.

Munster is also in the Tigers’ sights after the club vowed to match any offer he received from rival clubs once he formally hits the market on November 1.

The Storm pivot has a three-year extension on the table from Melbourne and is expected to make a decision within days on whether to accept their deal.

Should he decide to explore his options, clubs are queuing for his services. It would also send the Storm back into the market to find a five-eighth - they are believed to have sounded out Dylan Brown and Matt Burton over their interest in moving south.

Burton has an extension on the table from the Bulldogs believed to be worth $3 million over four years but could pick up more on the open market.

I wonder what will happen to parra cap if moses and possibly others trigger some bonuses.