Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Mighty_Tiger]

Good side. I think Pole will jag a spot over Talau coming off a year's break.

It's Sheens, can't see him picking 4 forwards if Talau is an option who will train as a forward but can shift to the backs if needed.

 

[WT2K]

Welcome jonneh

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Bateman has that dawg in him.
Don't care how we went in last year.
The guy is a genuine competitor.
Hard to bring down in the tackle,
Akward determined runner. Good
At linking with his players and raiding
The short side. I like the acquisition

"The Wests Tigers are in the final stages of signing-off on a deal to bring English International John Bateman back to the NRL.

In a move that could finally drag the Wests Tigers out of the competition cellar, the 29-year-old is eyeing a three-year deal to join a new-look Tigers pack that will include premiership-winning hooker Api Koroisau and Kiwi international Isaiah Papali'I.

On top of the recruitment of Koroisau, Papalii and almost certainly Bateman, the Tigers are also aiming to add either David Klemmer or Tyson Frizell from Newcastle to their pack for 2023.

Klemmer is the frontrunner to link with the Tigers - and his acquisition doesn’t require losing halfback Luke Brooks.

The forward pack overhaul could prove defining for the Wests Tigers, who already boast key forwards Stefano Utoikamano, Joe Ofehengaue, Alex Twal and promising prop Fonua Pole.

John Bateman is set to join Wests Tigers next in 2023. John Bateman is set to join Wests Tigers next in 2023. In order to sign Bateman, Wests Tigers senior management are comfortable with paying the key forward’s English club, Wigan, a transfer fee, as he still has two years remaining on his Super League contract.

The figure believed to be around $250,000 AUD is paid directly from club to club and would sit outside the Tigers salary cap.

The 29-year-old would return to the NRL with a glowing reputation in the eyes of fans after two quality seasons in the NRL (2019-2020) with Canberra.

Bateman helped transform the Raiders in 2019 with his powerful running game and defensive nous earning him the 2019 Dally M second-rower of the year award.

The recruitment of Bateman has been led by head coach Tim Sheens, who believes the no-nonsense forward will instil genuine steel and leadership to the Tigers.

The Tigers are hoping to sign-off on the deal in the coming days."

Don't know why we would get Bateman, Frizell & Klemmer - that doesn't make any sense.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

That team is miles better than we had running around last season, bit of go forward and bite to the pack, still not convinced Brooks is hanging around though. We could also do with a strike center, and the backs could obviously shuffle around depending on how Laurie and Staines work out.

why make Newcastle stronger in 2023 though.
Take klemmer leave them frizell
2024 can sort itself out

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Don't know why we would get Bateman, Frizell & Klemmer - that doesn't make any sense.

I would say we don't get frizell,

 

[jrtiger]

Bateman instantly fixes our issue of a lack of experience and depth in the back row. also brings a competitive edge and desire to win that our squad currently doesn't have. if we can grab him and Klemmer then I'd say our pack is just about sorted.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Bateman instantly fixes our issue of a lack of experience and depth in the back row. also brings a competitive edge and desire to win that our squad currently doesn't have. if we can grab him and Klemmer then I'd say our pack is just about sorted.

two great second rowers combined with ball playing of Hastings tick

 

[Cobarcats]

Bateman has that dawg in him.
Don't care how we went in last year.
The guy is a genuine competitor.
Hard to bring down in the tackle,
Akward determined runner. Good
At linking with his players and raiding
The short side. I like the acquisition

"The Wests Tigers are in the final stages of signing-off on a deal to bring English International John Bateman back to the NRL.

In a move that could finally drag the Wests Tigers out of the competition cellar, the 29-year-old is eyeing a three-year deal to join a new-look Tigers pack that will include premiership-winning hooker Api Koroisau and Kiwi international Isaiah Papali'I.

On top of the recruitment of Koroisau, Papalii and almost certainly Bateman, the Tigers are also aiming to add either David Klemmer or Tyson Frizell from Newcastle to their pack for 2023.

Klemmer is the frontrunner to link with the Tigers - and his acquisition doesn’t require losing halfback Luke Brooks.

The forward pack overhaul could prove defining for the Wests Tigers, who already boast key forwards Stefano Utoikamano, Joe Ofehengaue, Alex Twal and promising prop Fonua Pole.

John Bateman is set to join Wests Tigers next in 2023. John Bateman is set to join Wests Tigers next in 2023. In order to sign Bateman, Wests Tigers senior management are comfortable with paying the key forward’s English club, Wigan, a transfer fee, as he still has two years remaining on his Super League contract.

The figure believed to be around $250,000 AUD is paid directly from club to club and would sit outside the Tigers salary cap.

The 29-year-old would return to the NRL with a glowing reputation in the eyes of fans after two quality seasons in the NRL (2019-2020) with Canberra.

Bateman helped transform the Raiders in 2019 with his powerful running game and defensive nous earning him the 2019 Dally M second-rower of the year award.

The recruitment of Bateman has been led by head coach Tim Sheens, who believes the no-nonsense forward will instil genuine steel and leadership to the Tigers.

The Tigers are hoping to sign-off on the deal in the coming days."

Him and Papa will transform our pack and throw in a current rep hooker to get the forwards rolling 🤩

 

[Kaito]

You writing poems mate?

Twas once a lad named Jonneh,
Who hailed from land of pommy

Don't know why we would get Bateman, Frizell & Klemmer - that doesn't make any sense.

Just Klemmer bro, Friz can stay there

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Just read on another site Morgan Harper to the Knights.

 

[loklok]

Hope the Bateman we get plays as the Bateman that was at canberra

 

[loklok]

Don't be surprised if we end up with George Williams now if brooks is released

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Hope the Bateman we get plays as the Bateman that was at canberra

He has looked ok for England when they are attacking and he has some space

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Just read on another site Morgan Harper to the Knights.

that must mean harper to centres to partner best and gagai to fullback, kalyn ponga to 6 and Clune or gamble to 7
don't think Newcastle are expecting Brooks in 2023

 

[loklok]

He has looked ok for England when they are attacking and he has some space

As long as we get that week in week out at nrl level I will be happy .still need a frontrower tho

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

13. Hastings
12. Papali
11. Bateman
10. Joffa
9. Api
8. Klemmer

If Brooks and Douhie can't work behind that pack of forwards they can both leave in 2024

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

As long as we get that week in week out at nrl level I will be happy .still need a frontrower tho

Agree, Klemmer if we nab I would be very happy with.

 

[tigerman 0]

Honestly if we get Jason Bateman and Klemmer our pack looks really good and importantly lots of depth

 

[WT2K]

Klemmer is a must

 

[tony soprano]

AD looking to leave his player manager and represent himself. I.e have no player manager.