Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[WT2K]

Can confirm the same feeling on my end.

 

[WT2K]

Jimmy Ngutlik - tall, fast and always looks to promote the ball. He's a Sheens type of player - different.

Madge would coach that flair out of him. Sheens will encourage it.

Madge couldn't coach flies to attack a turd

 

[Newtown]

Buzz gives Moses no chance to Tigers almost declared will walk naked if he does.

Iam with the drunk when it comes to Moses,, chance zero, but what he offers a club like ours is a great kicking game. Goal kicking, short kicking, bombing and defensive long kicking are all top class. Without a quality kicking game your up the creek and at present our kicking game is all over the shop. Okay defensively he is a target but his kicking and passing game make up for it. Gut feeling he will end up with Gus at the Dogs or maybe Bondi junction

Where are Gus and roosters getting the money for Moses?

 

[426Tlgerland]

Roosters and Dogs have Melbourne style caps
you know 2 of them

 

[TigerSJ]

Not 100% sure but i think we have 27 players now in our 2023 squad (after latest release of Gildart). Anyone have an accurate current list - there’s a few of the younger guys whose deals confuse me.

 

[WT2K]

11am and no signings #SheensOut

 

[Lidcombe_Magpie2]

Andrew Walker was one rare convert that was successful in the Union and League

Plus Sailor and Tiquiri and Korobete and Rodgers and Tahu, but they are all backs
Oh and include Lewis and Stuart as well

 

[supercoach]

Where are Gus and roosters getting the money for Moses?

When has that ever been a problem and we are talking 2024

 

[Odessa]

Will Smith would be another Peach type signing.

If Falls/Smith end up being Brooks replacement we are in serious trouble.

I think he will be an excellent reserve grade player who can lend a hand here and there

 

[TheDaBoss]

11am and no signings #SheensOut

Sheens on Smoko

Expect more info after lunch 😉

 

[OzLuke]

I think he will be an excellent reserve grade player who can lend a hand here and there

This the same Will Smith that played for the Eels and wanted to shirtfront and push everyone who tackled him? Kinda like Cody Walker everytime he gets tackled or someone gobs off at him...

 

[supercoach]

Plus Sailor and Tiquiri and Korobete and Rodgers and Tahu, but they are all backs
Oh and include Lewis and Stuart as well

When I was a kid every second no6 was x rugby, because they could pass both sides and kick with both feet. Also rugby was a amateur game so they were a easy target. As it has been said rugby forwards are high risk signings, very few ever get close to NRL level. Of course I guess it depends on the players background. Many played both games growing up so the transition is a tad easier

 

[Demps]

This the same Will Smith that played for the Eels and wanted to shirtfront and push everyone who tackled him? Kinda like Cody Walker everytime he gets tackled or someone gobs off at him...

Will Smith has been around.

Knights, Penrith, Gold Coast & Eels.

He strikes me as a perfect back up player that can cover multiple positions.

Pretty talented player but never really solidified himself in first grade.

I've seen him carve up Koori KO comps.

 

[InBenjiWeTrust]

Sheens on Smoko

Expect more info after lunch 😉

God willing🙏

 

[jadtiger]

Will Smith has been around.

Knights, Penrith, Gold Coast & Eels.

He strikes me as a perfect back up player that can cover multiple positions.

Pretty talented player but never really solidified himself in first grade.

I've seen him carve up Koori KO comps.

Peachey Mark 2.0

 

[twentyforty]

When I was a kid every second no6 was x rugby, because they could pass both sides and kick with both feet. Also rugby was a amateur game so they were a easy target. As it has been said rugby forwards are high risk signings, very few ever get close to NRL level. Of course I guess it depends on the players background. Many played both games growing up so the transition is a tad easier

Plus the halves develop the skill of clearing the ruck fast.
Union has fallen so far..when raving about a third rower who makes 14 tackles per game and misses 1 in 5 , as some kind of Herculean feat.

 

[cochise]

Not 100% sure but i think we have 27 players now in our 2023 squad (after latest release of Gildart). Anyone have an accurate current list - there’s a few of the younger guys whose deals confuse me.

Wests Tiger Podcast Contract List

docs.google.com

 

[Stevec]

Peachey Mark 2.0

Yes, and Peachy had the odd MOM performance at the Gold Coast and same at Penrith before he came to us and like many didn't perform
At the time I thought Peachy would be a good signing and was disappointed
Re Will Smith we have to stop signing those who can't get a contract

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

I think he will be an excellent reserve grade player who can lend a hand here and there

Have no issue with either being used as a last resort but if they are regulars our recruiting & retention hasn’t been great - unless they have a break out year.

 

[KingRobbie]

Not 100% sure but i think we have 27 players now in our 2023 squad (after latest release of Gildart). Anyone have an accurate current list - there’s a few of the younger guys whose deals confuse me.

Yes mate, 27/30 filled at the moment.

2023 Roster
1. Daine Laurie
2. Ken Maumalo
3. David Nofoaluma
4. Brent Naden
5. Junior Tupou
6. Asu Kepaoa
7. Starford To'a
8. Charlie Staines
9. Triston Reilly
10. Adam Doueihi
11. Luke Brooks
12. Jackson Hastings
13. Alex Twal
14. Stefano Utoikamanu
15. Fonua Pole
16. Alex Seyfarth
17. Tukimihia Simpkins
18. Sione Fainu
19. Apisai Koroisau
20. Jake Simpkin
21. Rua Ngatikaura
22. Isaiah Papali'i
23. Shawn Blore
24. Joe Ofahengaue
25. Brandon Tumeth
26. Tommy Talau
27. ??? (Pretty sure it’ll be Apisalome Saukuru)

INS
- Apisai Koroisau (Penrith)
- Isaiah Papali'i (Parramatta)
- Triston Reilly (Upgraded)
- Rua Ngatikaura (Upgraded)
- Fonua Pole (Upgraded)
- Brandon Tumeth (Upgraded)
- Charlie Staines (Penrith)
- Apisalome Saukuru (???) (Upgraded)

OUTS
- Luke Garner (Penrith)
- William Kei (Presume retired/park footy)
- Jock Madden (Brisbane)
- Henry O'Kane (Unannounced)
- James Tamou (North Queensland)
- Kelma Tuilagi (Manly)
- Jacob Liddle (St. George Illawarra)
- James Roberts (Retired)
- Zane Musgrove (St. George Illawarra)
- Tyrone Peachey (Penrith)
- Oliver Gildart (Redcliffe)