Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Jedi_Tiger]

How’s his strike rate up against the WT’s landing a marquee sig - I reckon he’s got us…

yeah I think the odds are looking like
2024
Hastings to Dogs
Brooks to Newcastle
Dylan Brown to Dolphins maybe.

Interesting hearing David riccio on radio today seem to think Hastings potentially to dolphins for 2023 and that would free up cash for Tigers to get klemmer and Frizell

 

[Le Tiger]

Maybe Sheens think Jacko is a ball hog and he wants more ball movement....

It was mentioned he wants more attacking, go forward game play....

Perhaps an offloading 13 that plays a basic game and doesn't think they're in charge...

Ala Fulton, Heinington.....

I think Hastings has said he wants to play in the halves, therefore no point in offering a contract at all if the coach doesn't rate him as a half.

 

[Eternal Tiger]

Got blacklisted last year after
That rant leaking Lee's texts

Don't always agree with Lee, but loved when he dismissed those guys as nuffies.. and told them so. 😂

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

A bit left field but Interesting hearing David riccio on radio today seem to think Hastings potentially to dolphins as an option and maybe even for 2023 and that would free up cash for Tigers to get klemmer and Frizell in for 2023.

Makes sense if Sheens does not see Hastings as the 7 in 2024, release Hastings early and get Bateman (who apparently may play 13) along with klemmer and Frizell.

Potential Forward pack

8. Klemmer

9. Api

10. Joffa

11. Papali

12. Frizell

13. Bateman

That would leave the club with

7. Brooks

6. Douhie

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Maybe Sheens think Jacko is a ball hog and he wants more ball movement....

It was mentioned he wants more attacking, go forward game play....

Perhaps an offloading 13 that plays a basic game and doesn't think they're in charge...

Ala Fulton, Heinington.....

Rumour Bateman might be playing 13

 

[Le Tiger]

Not sure if related at all, but did hear that Ipap was really keen to play as a ball playing lock.

If Hastings does leave a year early and that gives us cash for a 2 year Frizell deal, we could have a back row of:

11. Bateman
12. Frizell
13. Ipap

 

[Le Tiger]

Rumour Bateman might be playing 13

I think Bateman will be that back row player that moves to centre if a back goes down. Has played centre for England before.

I heard Ipap is keen to play lock.

Talau could be a 13 off the bench once he gets his match fitness and defence up to snuff. His ball playing in the juniors was always impressive.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

A bit left field but Interesting hearing David riccio on radio today seem to think Hastings potentially to dolphins as an option and maybe even for 2023 and that would free up cash for Tigers to get klemmer and Frizell in for 2023.

Makes sense if Sheens does not see Hastings as the 7 in 2024, release Hastings early and get Bateman (who apparently may play 13) along with klemmer and Frizell.

Potential Forward pack

8. Klemmer

9. Api

10. Joffa

11. Papali

12. Frizell

13. Bateman

That would leave the club with

7. Brooks

6. Douhie

It is a significant improvement on last year. There is still lots of speculation which is probably how Sheens likes it to be (at this stage).

 

[Demps]

Rumour Bateman might be playing 13

It makes sense....

It's Sheens.
I'm open minded to what ever happens eh.

 

[AdelaideTiger]

Really disappointing if JH does get pushed out the door, seems to be a real high character guy these days and even if Sheens doesn't see a position for him in the starting team would be a perfect 14 can cover so many spots. Here's hoping that recent whispers are unfounded.

 

[Lukic]

If we're hell bent on a ball-playing 13, I still think Nathan Brown with Parra paying some freight is a no-brainer.

He basically played halfback for Italy in the world cup. He's up there with Yeo and Radley when it comes to ball-playing from the 13, while being a decent enough out and out prop too if he needs to take hit-ups.

Letting go of Hastings would be a terrible mistake. He was playing hurt for a large part of the year, I honestly think the slowness part is overstated. He's got a thick build that can bust the line when he runs it and he can offload too.

Overthinking things waaaaay too much if we're gonna dump a halfback who is good at 90% of the things a halfback and team leader needs to do just because he's not as quick as a Jahrome Hughes or Mitch Moses. Jacob Liddle and Luke Brooks are both fast - what good were/are they for us? Seriously...

 

[Demps]

A bit left field but Interesting hearing David riccio on radio today seem to think Hastings potentially to dolphins as an option and maybe even for 2023 and that would free up cash for Tigers to get klemmer and Frizell in for 2023.

Makes sense if Sheens does not see Hastings as the 7 in 2024, release Hastings early and get Bateman (who apparently may play 13) along with klemmer and Frizell.

Potential Forward pack

8. Klemmer

9. Api

10. Joffa

11. Papali

12. Frizell

13. Bateman

That would leave the club with

7. Brooks

6. Douhie

Probably the plan all along.

I honestly don't see AD leaving.
& Sheens adores Brooks.

Watch this space I guess.

 

[Spartan117]

Wests Tigers Loose Hastings and Retain Brooks = Epic Fail

How is this club so stupid??

 

[Tom Araya]

I have nothing to add on Hastings but I can tell you the Brooks deal is done and will be announced by COB today. I stake my reputation on it.

 

[Demps]

Wests Tigers Loose Hastings and Retain Brooks = Epic Fail

How is this club so stupid??

Could prove a master stroke though.....

If we get that forward pack mentioned.
Could be a game changer.

 

[Demps]

I have nothing to add on Hastings but I can tell you the Brooks deal is done and will be announced by COB today. I stake my reputation on it.

😂

 

[earl]

Wests Tigers Loose Hastings and Retain Brooks = Epic Fail

How is this club so stupid??

It hasn't happened yet and I think Brooks is basically out the door. The Hastings rumor was from that podcast where they go full moron. It could be something they heard in the pub.

The reality is that there is a long time until next season starts and the rosters are going to take some time to figure out.

I wish Brooks well. I think he has been one of our better players. I just think we need a change.

I like Hastings. He has flaws but to me he was pretty close to our best player last season. Joe O was better but Hastings role was much more critical to the team.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

It hasn't happened yet and I think Brooks is basically out the door. The Hastings rumor was from that podcast where they go full moron. It could be something they heard in the pub.

The reality is that there is a long time until next season starts and the rosters are going to take some time to figure out.

I wish Brooks well. I think he has been one of our better players. I just think we need a change.

I like Hastings. He has flaws but to me he was pretty close to our best player last season. Joe O was better but Hastings role was much more critical to the team.

Hastings is considered a 13.

 

[earl]

I have nothing to add on Hastings but I can tell you the Brooks deal is done and will be announced by COB today. I stake my reputation on it.

Your reputation on here means nothing. Mine is trashed and I still post dribble.

In stating all of that I'm interested in seeing how Brooks goes next year and I'm assuming he will be at Newcastle. I can see Brooks and Ponga being a dangerous halves combination. They are both fast and skillful.

Brooks issue in my opinion has been mostly due to being the main playmaker in our team. He also can come up with poor options at times. It's compounded when he is the guy that is meant to do something special in key moments.

I also think we need Klemmer so hopefully these moves go ahead.

 

[TigerLove]

A bit left field but Interesting hearing David riccio on radio today seem to think Hastings potentially to dolphins as an option and maybe even for 2023 and that would free up cash for Tigers to get klemmer and Frizell in for 2023.

Makes sense if Sheens does not see Hastings as the 7 in 2024, release Hastings early and get Bateman (who apparently may play 13) along with klemmer and Frizell.

Potential Forward pack

8. Klemmer

9. Api

10. Joffa

11. Papali

12. Frizell

13. Bateman

That would leave the club with

7. Brooks

6. Douhie

Release Hastings to free up cash for Klemmer and Frizell??? Pretty sure they want Brooks who would be a great bargaining chip and give us more room in the salary cap.... 🤔