Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[240z]

Updates from a guy who is in the know.

1. The club is going hard for David Fifita and we are in the box seat to get him.
2. Caleb Clarke is talking to the club. He wants a change from rugby and it's just about money at this point. Hopefully a deal will be done for next year.
3. The Roosters have dropped out of the race to secure RTS. The club have put in a good deal to get him here and hopefully this deal will happen.

I think these 3 guys would add a fair bit to our team.

Seriously - Caleb Clarke is an absolute beast

 

[The Chad]

Does a rumour stop being a rumour once Superman, The Witcher & Batman are brought into the equation?

Or do we need someone to clarify the validity still?

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

I'd sign RTS in a heartbeat, but we didn't. We signed Charlie Staines.

I doubt Daine or Charlie are keen on playing in Cup. I call BS on this rumour.

RTS isn't available in 23, he has said he won't be leaving his current deal early.
So signing Staines for 1yr makes sense.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Does a rumour stop being a rumour once Superman, The Witcher & Batman are brought into the equation?

Or do we need someone to clarify the validity still?

My wife just said if we sign the Witcher version of Superman she will watch the pre game, full match, half time and post game footage and maybe the replays.

 

[Leck]

There has to be a reason why each are only signed for 2023.

Yeah, it's called performance. If they play well, they'll get upgraded or find a better contract in 2024.

 

[The Chad]

My wife just said if we sign the Witcher version of Superman she will watch the pre game, full match, half time and post game footage and maybe the replays.

Funny- mine said she was going around to your place to watch it with her.

 

[SeanT]

$1.74/litre up here

But apart from that you are right

Which David fifita?

Come on now haha.

Try and make it a little realistic please 🤔😂

 

[The-moP]

Winger for the All Blacks mate, so could probably play him centre/wing in the NRL, but when he runs its to run over and through people, damaging !

he's a beast when running the ball back .. would be very VERY hard to stop 10m out from the line on the wing ..

 

[KH1988]

Does a rumour stop being a rumour once Superman, The Witcher & Batman are brought into the equation?

Apparently not

 

[happy_tiger]

That's just not true. He did attract players when he was playing. Numerous players when they signed were quoted as saying Benji was one of the reasons they were attracted to the club.

Whether or not he can do it as a coach remains to be seen.

Yeah but how many were keepers or were they fringies

 

[happy_tiger]

It's coming:

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So is the Apocalypse ...what will arrive 1st T-1 ??

 

[sleeve]

Earl is this a gee-up?

 

[happy_tiger]

Why wouldn’t you sign rts???

I can see Fifita becoming the next Davatar ...Dave Taylor

 

[happy_tiger]

Bugger all....
Was there 3-4 Decent signings in his tenure....

I'm thinking Keefy .....Tuqiri .....Ellis .......Johnny Cronk maybe

 

[weststigerman]

Yeah but how many were keepers or were they fringies

Can't be bothered finding that out. Feel free if you have the time.

You said Benji didn't attract players when he was playing here. That is not true. Whether the players he attracted were a success is irrelevant as he didn't sign them.

 

[tiger_one]

So is the Apocalypse ...what will arrive 1st T-1 ??

 

[crazycat]

Why wouldn’t you sign rts???

Price.

400k and I would sign him no questions.
1.2 Million and I would not touch him. Particularly after we did this:

Will Smith joins Wests Tigers

Wests Tigers is pleased to announce the signing of Will Smith for the 2023 season.

www.weststigers.com.au

WHY? When the players best form is 9 tries for Parra as a winger/fullback in 2017...

That said, the Stains signing is a great one. We have a good back line on paper in Nofo, Ken M, Staines, Laurie and Naden.

David Fifita makes sense, but at what price? 800k and I am listening, 1.2 Million and it's a NO. Likewise TPJ would be a good option.

heck even Andrew Fifita IMHO (for a min contract of 120k) makes sense. You get a rep forward who can up the game of Papalii, Stefano and others. Yes it's bench depth but our forward and second row stock looks particularly bad.... so we sign a crap winger in Will Smith???

( I can say all the above, because whatever I say is not as bad as us signing Will Smith. Why WT Why?)

 

[happy_tiger]

Can't be bothered finding that out. Feel free if you have the time.

You said Benji didn't attract players when he was playing here. That is not true. Whether the players he attracted were a success is irrelevant as he didn't sign them.

Well it is relevant if they were crap and probably told what to say once they had signed

I found 4 ........the rest weren't worth talking about and or bring back painful memories

 

[balmain boy]

Earl is this a gee-up?

In case you didn't get the Superman is going to be our halfback reference, yes this is all made up...

 

[KingRobbie]

Price.

400k and I would sign him no questions.
1.2 Million and I would not touch him. Particularly after we did this:

Will Smith joins Wests Tigers

Wests Tigers is pleased to announce the signing of Will Smith for the 2023 season.

www.weststigers.com.au

WHY? When the players best form is 9 tries for Parra as a winger/fullback in 2017...

That said, the Stains signing is a great one. We have a good back line on paper in Nofo, Ken M, Staines, Laurie and Naden.

David Fifita makes sense, but at what price? 800k and I am listening, 1.2 Million and it's a NO. Likewise TPJ would be a good option.

heck even Andrew Fifita IMHO (for a min contract of 120k) makes sense. You get a rep forward who can up the game of Papalii, Stefano and others. Yes it's bench depth but our forward and second row stock looks particularly bad.... so we sign a crap winger in Will Smith???

( I can say all the above, because whatever I say is not as bad as us signing Will Smith. Why WT Why?)

Not in the top 30.

Just to create depth and be a mentor for the young kids coming through in reserve grade.

Good signing.