Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[sleeve]

My concern is that we are building for 2024 and beyond, and we have our cap space and roster then clogged with aged underperformers. Obviously we need to have a reasonable squad for 2023.
otherwise sponsorship and our fan base will fall away, but the balance is critical going forward, .
I'm wary of buy now,pay later schemes.

 

[teddy23]

So we’ve got Papalili and Api confirmed

With Batemen, Klemmer and Brown all expected to be following

If we get all 3 it proves we made the right decision letting Madge go and bringing in Benji/Sheens instantly from a recruitment side of things we’ve improved dramatically

If we offer Moses the money we’re rumoured to be with this much improved squad and Eels expected downfall - we could be a chance especially with the connection both Moses and Benji have

 

[hsvjones]

Brown and Bateman done

Serious or just a gee up ? I assume Nathan Brown as well mate

 

[WT2K]

Serious or just a gee up ? I assume Nathan Brown as well mate

Just passing on the info from discord

 

[Strider]

1 Laurie
2 Nofo
3 AJ
4 Naden
5 Staines
6 AD
7 Hastings
8 Klemmer
9 Api
10 Twal
11 Papali'i
12 Bateman
13 Brown

14 Offa
14 Stefano
16 Pole
17 Blore

18 Talau

Oooh that lineups good enough for the NRL.

 

[hsvjones]

My concern is that we are building for 2024 and beyond, and we have our cap space and roster then clogged with aged underperformers. Obviously we need to have a reasonable squad for 2023.
otherwise sponsorship and our fan base will fall away, but the balance is critical going forward, .
I'm wary of buy now,pay later schemes.

Ageing roster ??? We will have one of the youngest rosters in the NRL next year and only Api over 30 who played SOO this year and one of the best Hookers in the NRL... If all goes ahead with what been said today Sheen's deserves a statue out the front IMO

 

[teddy23]

1 Laurie
2 Nofo
3 AJ
4 Naden
5 Staines
6 AD
7 Hastings
8 Klemmer
9 Api
10 Twal
11 Papali'i
12 Bateman
13 Brown

14 Offa
14 Stefano
16 Pole
17 Blore

18 Talau

Idk if it’s just me but 6-17 I’m happy I like our halves and our pack quite a lot

However, I do have my doubt about our 1-5 - I do like Laurie but he’s been very average especially if you compare him to other FB’s in the game IMO

Nofa is good however defensively needs work, Staines isn’t really proven (as any winger playing in that Penrith team would shine if were being truthful) - then AJ/Naden do lack a bit of class but both have potential

Might come across as a harsh marker, however if we really wanna make a dent in this competition and compete I think brining in a Domenic Young/Bradman Best would help us a lot

Maybe Klemmer/Best for Brooks?

 

[batboy]

He was known as the recruiter when he first arrived at WTs. The Maguire hardcore were quick to condemn but the roster is looking better.

Nothing to do with the fact he actually has money to spend you don't think?

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Nothing to do with the fact he actually has money to spend you don't think?

To be fair Sheens has moved on the deadwood to be able to spend some cash as well.

Madge I felt saw things in players that no one else could see and that was his biggest downfall.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

If thats the case odds on Brooks to Newy for Klemmer with Hastings playing half and Brown in at lock.

I don't believe all these good forwards are being signed so Hastings can play 7. Sheens and Benji want a quick running pair of halves and Hastings ain't it.

 

[Halbrowne61]

No

Which one Tony, no he’s not signed, or no, he’s no good. Or both ???

 

[Halbrowne61]

Nothing to do with the fact he actually has money to spend you don't think?

True, and at this stage we don’t know if he’s spent it wisely or not.
But we’re hoping he has.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Nothing to do with the fact he actually has money to spend you don't think?

That's one component. He's also an excellent communicator like Cleary, Bellamy Bennett, and Payten. The style of football he wants the team to play also imo attracts players.

 

[rusted-on]

Twal first bench forward picked. All teams need an Alex.

I have been saying this for a while, every good team needs an Alex Twal. Nothing flash in attack, but he has a big motor and doesn't know how to miss a tackle. He is a lovely fella too.

 

[Odessa]

Source?

Tomato

 

[batboy]

To be fair Sheens has moved on the deadwood to be able to spend some cash as well.

Madge I felt saw things in players that no one else could see and that was his biggest downfall.

I don't think that's very fair at all....
Easier to move on the likes of Mbye (Even Brooks) When there's only a year to go.

Being stuck with Packer, McQueen, Reynolds, Mbye etc. all at the start of big money deals is a very different mountain to climb.
Blokes like Musgrove - Well, We don't really know what we've sold there yet....

 

[Newtown]

If we get Bateman and Klemmer are we still going for Nathan Brown?

Not unless he is going at a bargain price.

 

[earl]

True, and at this stage we don’t know if he’s spent it wisely or not.
But we’re hoping he has.

It's way too early to think we've turned the corner. Brown was a reserve grader most of the year and Bateman has apparently been ordinary in the ESL. Klemmer is at the back end of his career.

Nothing is official yet as well.

The only one I think is a good signing is Klemmer but we are desperate for a backrower. I just figure go for Fifita or Frizzel over Bateman.

 

[SeanT]

If we get Bateman and Klemmer are we still going for Nathan Brown?

I wouldn't. Blore is more of a lock to be honest. Injury or not I think he could go great there.

 

[Newtown]

My mail says he's getting swapped for Brooks

Good luck with finding a reasonable half back. Wests tigers are not that stupid.