Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[vlad]

Uh oh old red cheeks has had another swing at the tigers & sheens re Hastings in his DT column …

“Sheens is not a fan. He even asked caretaker coach Brett Kimmorley to move Hastings to lock forward last season.

It was a ridiculous positional switch.

Hastings is a halfback and a much better player than Sheens gives him credit for.
He was probably the Wests Tigers’ best player over the entire season.
Yet Sheens has made it blatantly clear he has no future at the club by throwing around multimillion-dollar offers for the likes of Cameron Munster and Mitchell Moses.”

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[the_third]

Who’s that? I don’t think I’m across their stuff to comment.

No idea mate. Been here a long time and doesn't give us stuff from social media.

 

[Yossarian]

CCTW

Thanks Ink.

 

[Yossarian]

Uh oh old red cheeks has had another swing at the tigers & sheens re Hastings in his DT column …

“Sheens is not a fan. He even asked caretaker coach Brett Kimmorley to move Hastings to lock forward last season.

It was a ridiculous positional switch.

Hastings is a halfback and a much better player than Sheens gives him credit for.
He was probably the Wests Tigers’ best player over the entire season.
Yet Sheens has made it blatantly clear he has no future at the club by throwing around multimillion-dollar offers for the likes of Cameron Munster and Mitchell Moses.”

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Probably had our best run of games when he played lock. No idea why he cares so much about us.

 

[Demps]

Sheens is a visionary.

Moving Hastings to 13 gave us something we lacked for a long time.

The 3 pronged attack was a success.
But yeah.... he did it because he hates Hastings.
Good one Buzz.

 

[TurnStyle]

Good piece by Alicia, a lot of smart points

Tip sheet: 10 talking points for Wests Tigers in 2023

NRL.com reflects on some key moments for the Wests Tigers in 2022 and looks ahead to why things are in place to get better next season.

www.nrl.com

Thanks very much for posting this.

Not sure why it never came to me before now, but after reading the words "joint venture" I thought that - considering the decisions made throughout the past several years - referring to it as simply "The Joint" would seem appropriate and probably explain a lot!

 

[WT2K]

Slothy latest in full.


Wetsts Tigers star Jackson Hastings and his manager Liam Ayoub have been spotted in Newcastle.

They were not there for a holiday or to check out local real estate, either.

In fact one very good source has told your columnist the pair caught up last week with a man who was the spitting image of Knights general manager of football Peter Parr.

It’s common knowledge the Knights are in the market for a halfback.

Jake Clifford has gone to the UK Super League and Adam Clune struggles compared with the good halves. It’s why they’ve been desperately keen to get Luke Brooks out of the Wests Tigers.

Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens insists Brooks will not be released.

Hastings, however, is a different story.

Sheens is not a fan. He even asked caretaker coach Brett Kimmorley to move Hastings to lock forward last season.

It was a ridiculous positional switch.

Hastings is a halfback and a much better player than Sheens gives him credit for.

He was probably the Wests Tigers’ best player over the entire season.

Yet Sheens has made it blatantly clear he has no future at the club by throwing around multimillion-dollar offers for the likes of Cameron Munster and Mitchell Moses.

Knights assistant coach Andrew Johns is a big fan.

“I think he goes really well,” Johns said, “he went to England to learn his trade and he’s come back a tremendous player.

“Some of his games this year were absolutely sensational.

“I did some work with him years ago at the Roosters.

“I found him to be a really respectable young fella.

“It’s hard for a young halfback at a club with big personalities. It can be intimidating.”

A St George-Illawarra junior, Hastings has played for the Sydney Roosters, Manly, Salford and then Wigan in the UK Super League, the Wests Tigers and now possibly the Knights.

The Knights would become six clubs since he started in 2014 yet he’s still only 26.

He is under contract at the Wests Tigers until the end of next season.

 

[WT2K]

Slothy latest in full.


Wetsts Tigers star Jackson Hastings and his manager Liam Ayoub have been spotted in Newcastle.

They were not there for a holiday or to check out local real estate, either.

In fact one very good source has told your columnist the pair caught up last week with a man who was the spitting image of Knights general manager of football Peter Parr.

It’s common knowledge the Knights are in the market for a halfback.

Jake Clifford has gone to the UK Super League and Adam Clune struggles compared with the good halves. It’s why they’ve been desperately keen to get Luke Brooks out of the Wests Tigers.

Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens insists Brooks will not be released.

Hastings, however, is a different story.

Sheens is not a fan. He even asked caretaker coach Brett Kimmorley to move Hastings to lock forward last season.

It was a ridiculous positional switch.

Hastings is a halfback and a much better player than Sheens gives him credit for.

He was probably the Wests Tigers’ best player over the entire season.

Yet Sheens has made it blatantly clear he has no future at the club by throwing around multimillion-dollar offers for the likes of Cameron Munster and Mitchell Moses.

Knights assistant coach Andrew Johns is a big fan.

“I think he goes really well,” Johns said, “he went to England to learn his trade and he’s come back a tremendous player.

“Some of his games this year were absolutely sensational.

“I did some work with him years ago at the Roosters.

“I found him to be a really respectable young fella.

“It’s hard for a young halfback at a club with big personalities. It can be intimidating.”

A St George-Illawarra junior, Hastings has played for the Sydney Roosters, Manly, Salford and then Wigan in the UK Super League, the Wests Tigers and now possibly the Knights.

The Knights would become six clubs since he started in 2014 yet he’s still only 26.

He is under contract at the Wests Tigers until the end of next season.

Like it's been said. Hastings and Klemmer swap on the horizon @CloudyGlock

 

[jadtiger]

Slothy latest in full.


Wetsts Tigers star Jackson Hastings and his manager Liam Ayoub have been spotted in Newcastle.

They were not there for a holiday or to check out local real estate, either.

In fact one very good source has told your columnist the pair caught up last week with a man who was the spitting image of Knights general manager of football Peter Parr.

It’s common knowledge the Knights are in the market for a halfback.

Jake Clifford has gone to the UK Super League and Adam Clune struggles compared with the good halves. It’s why they’ve been desperately keen to get Luke Brooks out of the Wests Tigers.

Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens insists Brooks will not be released.

Hastings, however, is a different story.

Sheens is not a fan. He even asked caretaker coach Brett Kimmorley to move Hastings to lock forward last season.

It was a ridiculous positional switch.

Hastings is a halfback and a much better player than Sheens gives him credit for.

He was probably the Wests Tigers’ best player over the entire season.

Yet Sheens has made it blatantly clear he has no future at the club by throwing around multimillion-dollar offers for the likes of Cameron Munster and Mitchell Moses.

Knights assistant coach Andrew Johns is a big fan.

“I think he goes really well,” Johns said, “he went to England to learn his trade and he’s come back a tremendous player.

“Some of his games this year were absolutely sensational.

“I did some work with him years ago at the Roosters.

“I found him to be a really respectable young fella.

“It’s hard for a young halfback at a club with big personalities. It can be intimidating.”

A St George-Illawarra junior, Hastings has played for the Sydney Roosters, Manly, Salford and then Wigan in the UK Super League, the Wests Tigers and now possibly the Knights.

The Knights would become six clubs since he started in 2014 yet he’s still only 26.

He is under contract at the Wests Tigers until the end of next season.

No doubt Sheens is stubborn and stupid enough to let Hastings go so he can keep Brooks because look how long he persevered banging the Johnie Cronk round peg into the square hole with Morris all for zero benefit.
This does not auger well

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Like it's been said. Hastings and Klemmer swap on the horizon @CloudyGlock

Sheens made the comment the other day about Hastings being contracted until end of 23. I hope Klemmer is a free-bee and we swap Hastings for Young. The COE hairdresser would seal it.

 

[Leck]

Slothy latest in full.


Wetsts Tigers star Jackson Hastings and his manager Liam Ayoub have been spotted in Newcastle.

They were not there for a holiday or to check out local real estate, either.

In fact one very good source has told your columnist the pair caught up last week with a man who was the spitting image of Knights general manager of football Peter Parr.

It’s common knowledge the Knights are in the market for a halfback.

Jake Clifford has gone to the UK Super League and Adam Clune struggles compared with the good halves. It’s why they’ve been desperately keen to get Luke Brooks out of the Wests Tigers.

Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens insists Brooks will not be released.

Hastings, however, is a different story.

Sheens is not a fan. He even asked caretaker coach Brett Kimmorley to move Hastings to lock forward last season.

It was a ridiculous positional switch.

Hastings is a halfback and a much better player than Sheens gives him credit for.

He was probably the Wests Tigers’ best player over the entire season.

Yet Sheens has made it blatantly clear he has no future at the club by throwing around multimillion-dollar offers for the likes of Cameron Munster and Mitchell Moses.

Knights assistant coach Andrew Johns is a big fan.

“I think he goes really well,” Johns said, “he went to England to learn his trade and he’s come back a tremendous player.

“Some of his games this year were absolutely sensational.

“I did some work with him years ago at the Roosters.

“I found him to be a really respectable young fella.

“It’s hard for a young halfback at a club with big personalities. It can be intimidating.”

A St George-Illawarra junior, Hastings has played for the Sydney Roosters, Manly, Salford and then Wigan in the UK Super League, the Wests Tigers and now possibly the Knights.

The Knights would become six clubs since he started in 2014 yet he’s still only 26.

He is under contract at the Wests Tigers until the end of next season.

Buzz has quotas to fill and we’re his favourite easy target.

Unless there’s a pic or confirmation from the player/management it's rubbish.

 

[Halbrowne61]

No doubt Sheens is stubborn and stupid enough to let Hastings go so he can keep Brooks because look how long he persevered banging the Johnie Cronk round peg into the square hole with Morris all for zero benefit.
This does not auger well

And I’m sure Jacko has been to the Dogs as well, and who knows where else.
I think there are 2 important questions that we don’t have the answer to;
1. Has Jacko been given an opening offer for 24+, but we have said shop around and we’ll talk again Or
2. Has he been told he’s no longer required and to shop around with a view to leaving in 24 or maybe even 23 ?

 

[Yossarian]

Slothy latest in full.


Wetsts Tigers star Jackson Hastings and his manager Liam Ayoub have been spotted in Newcastle.

They were not there for a holiday or to check out local real estate, either.

In fact one very good source has told your columnist the pair caught up last week with a man who was the spitting image of Knights general manager of football Peter Parr.

It’s common knowledge the Knights are in the market for a halfback.

Jake Clifford has gone to the UK Super League and Adam Clune struggles compared with the good halves. It’s why they’ve been desperately keen to get Luke Brooks out of the Wests Tigers.

Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens insists Brooks will not be released.

Hastings, however, is a different story.

Sheens is not a fan. He even asked caretaker coach Brett Kimmorley to move Hastings to lock forward last season.

It was a ridiculous positional switch.

Hastings is a halfback and a much better player than Sheens gives him credit for.

He was probably the Wests Tigers’ best player over the entire season.

Yet Sheens has made it blatantly clear he has no future at the club by throwing around multimillion-dollar offers for the likes of Cameron Munster and Mitchell Moses.

Knights assistant coach Andrew Johns is a big fan.

“I think he goes really well,” Johns said, “he went to England to learn his trade and he’s come back a tremendous player.

“Some of his games this year were absolutely sensational.

“I did some work with him years ago at the Roosters.

“I found him to be a really respectable young fella.

“It’s hard for a young halfback at a club with big personalities. It can be intimidating.”

A St George-Illawarra junior, Hastings has played for the Sydney Roosters, Manly, Salford and then Wigan in the UK Super League, the Wests Tigers and now possibly the Knights.

The Knights would become six clubs since he started in 2014 yet he’s still only 26.

He is under contract at the Wests Tigers until the end of next season.

The best thing about these stories is you can just repost the old Luke Brooks articles with Hastings name copied in. Just run the checklist.

- Allegedly spotted in Newcastle?
- Andrew Johns is a fan quote?
- Made-up “not wanted at WT” talk?

 

[Telltails]

Whether you support Brooks or not based on what we dished up last season why would anyone think it was a good idea to swap Hastings with anyone at Newcastle?
This will be a real test to see where Brooks head is at - if there is any truth to the rumour- cause effectively Hastings may block Brooks pathway out by taking his position at Newcastle.

 

[Yossarian]

From Buzz:

Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens insists Brooks will not be released.
Hastings, however, is a different story.

Sheens a few days ago…

"(Hastings) is contracted. He will be here," Sheens told AAP.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Whether you support Brooks or not based on what we dished up last season why would anyone think it was a good idea to swap Hastings with anyone at Newcastle?
This will be a real test to see where Brooks head is at - if there is any truth to the rumour- cause effectively Hastings may block Brooks pathway out by taking his position at Newcastle.

Here's the interview.

Embattled Tiger rubbishes wide-spread rumour

'Plenty of stuff that has been written about me'

wwos.nine.com.au

 

[Curly_Tiger]

I reckon Madge would be a likely replacement for AOB who may not last long into 2023, I’m surprised he survived 2022
Maybe it’s Madge and Hastings reunited

 

[Coastie_Tiger]

Like it's been said. Hastings and Klemmer swap on the horizon @CloudyGlock

If thats the case we may do Brown for a year or 2 as a stop gap 13. Or move Ice into the middle and get another 2nd rower, interesting times 7-14 days would be my guess 😉

 

[tony soprano]

Slothy latest in full.


Wetsts Tigers star Jackson Hastings and his manager Liam Ayoub have been spotted in Newcastle.

They were not there for a holiday or to check out local real estate, either.

In fact one very good source has told your columnist the pair caught up last week with a man who was the spitting image of Knights general manager of football Peter Parr.

It’s common knowledge the Knights are in the market for a halfback.

Jake Clifford has gone to the UK Super League and Adam Clune struggles compared with the good halves. It’s why they’ve been desperately keen to get Luke Brooks out of the Wests Tigers.

Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens insists Brooks will not be released.

Hastings, however, is a different story.

Sheens is not a fan. He even asked caretaker coach Brett Kimmorley to move Hastings to lock forward last season.

It was a ridiculous positional switch.

Hastings is a halfback and a much better player than Sheens gives him credit for.

He was probably the Wests Tigers’ best player over the entire season.

Yet Sheens has made it blatantly clear he has no future at the club by throwing around multimillion-dollar offers for the likes of Cameron Munster and Mitchell Moses.

Knights assistant coach Andrew Johns is a big fan.

“I think he goes really well,” Johns said, “he went to England to learn his trade and he’s come back a tremendous player.

“Some of his games this year were absolutely sensational.

“I did some work with him years ago at the Roosters.

“I found him to be a really respectable young fella.

“It’s hard for a young halfback at a club with big personalities. It can be intimidating.”

A St George-Illawarra junior, Hastings has played for the Sydney Roosters, Manly, Salford and then Wigan in the UK Super League, the Wests Tigers and now possibly the Knights.

The Knights would become six clubs since he started in 2014 yet he’s still only 26.

He is under contract at the Wests Tigers until the end of next season.

Reaks of buzz personal opinion

 

[tony soprano]

I reckon Madge would be a likely replacement for AOB who may not last long into 2023, I’m surprised he survived 2022
Maybe it’s Madge and Hastings reunited

Apparently madge doesn't have a get a clause. Hastings could always go to canberra.