Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Camel2281]

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

Won't matter who the forward pack is. Won't make the 8 with Brooks as halfback. He's crap

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Going through our Train & Trialists, Development Squad, SG Ball & Harold Matts summer squads, our club has done an amazing job of retaining & progressing our pathways talent. Out of 80+ players, it looks like our only 'significant' departures aged 21 or under are:

- Henry O'Kane (this isn't confirmed, only he hasn't been named in any squad yet)
- Alekolasimi Jones from the CUBS, training with Bulldogs
- Patrick Young who Sheens liked & NSW Rugby Union U18 squad member, training with Bulldogs
- Oscar Jorgensen, NSW Rugby Union U18 squad member, to rugby union
- Thomas Fisher, training with Bulldogs

Very much looking forward to our Jersey Flegg squad & NSW Cup additions to be announced in the coming weeks. Hoping the following are still with us ...

Jimmy Ngutlik, Liam Scolari (@balmain boy has said he is a T&T until Xmas), Dudley Dotoi, Cathane Hill, Herman Tofaeono, Mikey Tannous, Cayne Nicholas, Finnley Neilsen, James Valevatu.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Won't matter who the forward pack is. Won't make the 8 with Brooks as halfback. He's crap

Perhaps Brooks will play the role of 6, and we go and buy Moses as the 7 who knows

 

[Camel2281]

sheens wants Brooks as a 7 though ..

Then he's a senile idiot

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Apparently Hastings has liked the westlife post from yesterday, not sure what that means

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Going through our Train & Trialists, Development Squad, SG Ball & Harold Matts summer squads, our club has done an amazing job of retaining & progressing our pathways talent. Out of 80+ players, it looks like our only 'significant' departures aged 21 or under are:

- Henry O'Kane (this isn't confirmed, only he hasn't been named in any squad yet)
- Alekolasimi Jones from the CUBS, training with Bulldogs
- Patrick Young who Sheens liked & NSW Rugby Union U18 squad member, training with Bulldogs
- Oscar Jorgensen, NSW Rugby Union U18 squad member, to rugby union
- Thomas Fisher, training with Bulldogs

Very much looking forward to our Jersey Flegg squad & NSW Cup additions to be announced in the coming weeks. Hoping the following are still with us ...

Jimmy Ngutlik, Liam Scolari (@balmain boy has said he is a T&T until Xmas), Dudley Dotoi, Cathane Hill, Herman Tofaeono, Mikey Tannous, Cayne Nicholas, Finnley Neilsen, James Valevatu.

Great update. Yes the club has done a great job retaining nearly all our juniors.

 

[Coastie_Tiger]

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.

Glad your willing to put your whole 11 posts on the line, ballsy move.

 

[cktiger]

Glad your willing to put your whole 11 posts on the line, ballsy move.

I just hope he’s right.

 

[WT2K]

Apparently Hastings has liked the westlife post from yesterday, not sure what that means

Won't be here in 24

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Of course he has.

Has that been confirmed on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram?

 

[KingRobbie]

Apparently Hastings has liked the westlife post from yesterday, not sure what that means

Hastings is gone after 2023.

He’s very active on social media, if their info wasn’t true he would’ve denied it.

Instead, he liked it, confirming that it’s true.

 

[WT2K]

Has that been confirmed on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram?

Nothing about it on tiktok

 

[Camel2281]

Nothing about it on tiktok

What about LinkedIn?

 

[Westsboi2019]

Apparently Hastings has liked the westlife post from yesterday, not sure what that means

On Twitter? I checked and he must have unliked it cause I didn't see him as one of the likes

 

[KingRobbie]

On Twitter? I checked and he must have unliked it cause I didn't see him as one of the likes

 

[Westsboi2019]

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Oh, I was thinking it was the West Life Pod post itself

 

[TillLindemann]

News just in is that when Luke arrived for a tout of the premises Klem mistook him for the midget in the throwing comp and threw him for a new record distance. Luke got the shits and walked out, rang Sheens and said I’ll sign as long as you don’t sign any knights players. COB today. Stake my rep on it and all my Tazos.

Speaking of which I still owe you some tazos mate.

 

[Nadz4483]

Been a good metal singer for a long, long time - we’ll respect in the metal community…

On a football forum - no

Even if Brooks is done, it won’t be announced until we sign someone - would be media suicide if they let him go with no good news

Releasing Brooks would be good news though ahahaha

 

[bigsiro]

Then he's a senile idiot

I was very happy when Sheens came on board. He has gravitas and gives us stature.
However, if he does not get rid of Brooks then he's lost me as a fan. It's that simple.

 

[SeanT]

Hastings, Brooks, AD, all nice guys, but all are not showing the form needed to play in the halves.
This is a professional game, and to go forward you must constantly improve the roster. Nice guys don't win games, talented guys do, We may have to keep all three, owing to the lack of talent on the market, but unless there's massive improvement ( they are not kids anymore) they will be shown the door.

They are not top 8 halves.

This absolutely heartbreaking if true

Jackson Hastings is exactly the type Man / Player that we need at the Wests Tigers.

Never Stops - This will be another fail
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Eh keep him for sure. He won't be a top 8 Halfback though. So not sure where his position is