Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Glenji95]

Gould must think he has it over us! We will finish higher than the dogs

No we won’t. Dogs have a better roster than us even with getting Papali’I and Api. Don’t know if they will make the 8 but they will finish higher than us.

 

[the_third]

Says it all really l.

Yup.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Fullbacks have always had a fascination for me.
I'd say, even as the style of their roles has changed over decades, the fullback remained crucial to the teams they played for.
I just loved their strengths.
Too hard to really say one more than another, simply because each brought something special.

As a fullback that explains why I have always found you fascinating ;-)

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Yup.

Players such as Ngutlik and Bula can play more than one position, Ngutlik has played centre and Bula fullback, Tupou - centre, fullback and wing. If you are good enough imo, a place will be found for you especially with Sheens, Mashall, Farah and Furner at the club.

 

[batboy]

Imagine the feeling of disengagement when Wests Tigers sign a promising junior and he is shipped off to play with Western Suburbs Magpies? Or Balmain?
I could be wrong, but I’m convinced a pathway, or any succession plan, would become more established if it were seamless.

Perfectly said
- I argued years ago the juniors should be badged as wests tigers - inner / outer west or some such….

The benefits of having a one club, on name, one brand throughout the whole organisation is far too frightening for the old guard - here and at the club.

 

[Glenji95]

Players such as Ngutlik and Bula can play more than one position, Ngutlik has played centre and Bula fullback. If you are good enough imo, a place will be found for you especially with Sheens, Mashall, Farah and Furner at the club.

I get you’re trying to be positive which I understand why. But those 4 will not achieve what you are hoping for together. There’s so much toxicity between Benji and Farah alone and Furner and Sheens are long past it. Next two years will be a disaster don’t know how Benji will do alone from 25 but the next 2 years will be very bad.

 

[Stevec]

Perfectly said
- I argued years ago the juniors should be badged as wests tigers - inner / outer west or some such….

The benefits of having a one club, on name, one brand throughout the whole organisation is far too frightening for the old guard - here and at the club.

Exactly

 

[TheDaBoss]

Just send Brooks to newie to shut up Johns

Bro loves harping on about how he could turn Brooks into a goat etcetc

 

[twentyforty]

Perfectly said
- I argued years ago the juniors should be badged as wests tigers - inner / outer west or some such….

The benefits of having a one club, on name, one brand throughout the whole organisation is far too frightening for the old guard - here and at the club.

Wasn't that one of the reasons for Sheens sacking?

 

[pawsandclaws1]

I get you’re trying to be positive which I understand why. But those 4 will not achieve what you are hoping for together. There’s so much toxicity between Benji and Farah alone and Furner and Sheens are long past it. Next two years will be a disaster don’t know how Benji will do alone from 25 but the next 2 years will be very bad.

Everyone will have an opinion on our new coaching staff. It comes down to whether you believe. I believe because it would have been easier for Marshall and Farah to say no. To me it means they're here for the right reasons.

 

[twentyforty]

Just send Brooks to newie to shut up Johns

Bro loves harping on about how he could turn Brooks into a goat etcetc

Brooks can obviously see how his mate at the Eels has improved.

 

[twentyforty]

Everyone will have an opinion on our new coaching staff. It comes down to whether you believe. I believe because it would have been easier for Marshall and Farah to say no. To me it means they're here for the right reasons.

Paws, are you a religious person mate?

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Paws, are you a religious person mate?

There are no atheists in a foxhole. But to answer your question, no.😁

 

[Odessa]

Hey mate, I think your question was probably meant to be directed at Happy who I would consider would be more knowledgeable than me when it comes to most things rugby league.

For what it's worth I was certainly around when Garry Jack was playing and as far as I can recollect I thought he was a great player and that he was consistent in the way he played unless my memory has failed me and I am only remembering the highlights.

I consider him to be one of "our greats" having played for both our foundation clubs, but mostly remembered for his time at Balmain where he spent most of his career other than a couple of stints in England.

Have to feel for the guy suffering the Grand Final disappointments at the end of the 80's with Balmain and then having to suffer through the disastrous Allan Jones years.

Thanks for your reply

 

[Tigers_Wests]

Young Liam Scolari and Jordan Hill seem determined to be with the club and I look forward to watching them again next year. Both have had injury setbacks but are still at WTs. I like that commitment and attitude.

Is there an article/information/social media that stated something along these lines? Would assume train and trial with the pre season squad.

 

[Odessa]

I saw plenty of Garry Jack. I can honestly say that when the opposition made a break, I was always confident that he could stop them as the last line of defence. His defensive game was second to none and he was great under the high ball too. Had speed off the mark and could hit a hole.

Great all round player.

What would you rate in 1980's fullbacks? Top 5 ?

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Is there an article/information/social media that stated something along these lines? Would assume train and trial with the pre season squad.

No nothing like that mate.

 

[Odessa]

The best fullback ever , before Billy and Teddy changed the game,

Was he that good ?

 

[batboy]

Players such as Ngutlik and Bula can play more than one position, Ngutlik has played centre and Bula fullback, Tupou - centre, fullback and wing. If you are good enough imo, a place will be found for you especially with Sheens, Mashall, Farah and Furner at the club.

You think....
I think Benji has proven multiple times he feels entitled when it comes to the Tigers.... Like
- In 2013 when he got his nose out of joint and wanted an extension to his current contract (Exp 2015) For 2016 and 2017 - When he was playing rubbish football. Threw the toys out and went to Rugby.
- "Assumed" he could wait until the end of the year to see if he would decide he wanted another contract with the Tigers at the end of 2020
and should automatically be afforded one if he did (Again, left in a huff)
And now he's gone from disgruntled former player to incoming head coach in about 18 months.

Wonder what the response will be here when we let a couple halves go, And he runs out in the 6 at some point next season....
I guarantee you he's thought of it.

 

[Tucker]

Yeah right - against the "best winger" in the workd

Both of those excellent tackles were achievable due to his superior speed, thus proving the other guys point.