Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[WT2K]

I back Chris over everyone. Doesn't show up often but when he does I take note.

Agree, When Chris posts, you take notice.

 

[SeanT]

OMG a new thread....AND a poll?
Pushing it....

Actually I dont think ive ever seen a poll since this new format started

Let's do a poll to find out if anyone has done a poll...

 

[Magpies1969]

From memory Chris Lawrence debuted at 17 could Josh Feledy be the new Chris Lawrence or is he too young in 2023?.

Naden is WT best Centre option but needs a partner.

What is Junior Tupou best position?

Do we have a ball playing lock in our top 30?

 

[SeanT]

From memory Chris Lawrence debuted at 17 could Josh Feledy be the new Chris Lawrence or is he too young in 2023?.

Naden is WT best Centre option but needs a partner

If Naden is our best option then we are royally screwed.

 

[Halbrowne61]

Interesting what the formation of the side will be next year.
Don't forget, Sheens, Marshall and Furner will have different views then the previous coaches.
I think Stains will be FB, others think Laurie. Some think Laurie in the halves, some think AD .
Centres are the concern, possibles;- AD, Naden,Stains,Kepaoa,Feledy,Toa, even Laurie.
Not taking into account any new signings, who do we think will start ? The forwards as well.

Well I’m thinking now that Tommy Talau more likely to be in the centres than pack. Can’t see Laurie or Douhei playing centres.

I’ll have a wild shot just to open the batting.
Laurie
Nofa
Talau
Naden
Staines
Dooyhi
Brooks
Smith
Bateman
Paps
Klemmer
Api
Stef

 

[Mighty Mouse]

Some comments are like a cockroach that won't die.

Just frustrated at more baffling decisions by this club but it’s really to be expected right? We’re the wests tigers…

 

[Halbrowne61]

Hasting's departure has caused much grief on the Forum, the poor guy will play in his favourite position with an extra $300,000 a year,. I know the disappointment and sadness this can cause, i feel it every time my lotto numbers don't come up. If feeling depressed i suggest you call lifeline, or dial a friend.

Or open a Knights forum account to keep in touch !

 

[Magpies1969]

Who is Smith in your line up

Well I’m thinking now that Tommy Talau more likely to be in the centres than pack. Can’t see Laurie or Douhei playing centres.

I’ll have a wild shot just to open the batting.
Laurie
Nofa
Talau
Naden
Staines
Dooyhi
Brooks
Smith
Bateman
Paps
Klemmer
Api
Stef

 

[Halbrowne61]

Who is Smith in your line up

Will, our new super signing.
He’s my surprise packet to play the link role we had in mind for that other guy who has left and gone north.

 

[tony soprano]

I back Chris over everyone. Doesn't show up often but when he does I take note.

Wrong about ciraldo

 

[Odessa]

As in start a new thread with a poll??

Yes if you could make one asking if we could not talk about Brooks or Hastings till the Start of December to be honest I am sick of it almost missing the West v Balmain fighting

 

[gallagher]

Just frustrated at more baffling decisions by this club but it’s really to be expected right? We’re the wests tigers…

Post what you want to post mate, some just like happy clapper posts. Or are too close to the club to criticise.

 

[gallagher]

Yes if you could make one asking if we could not talk about Brooks or Hastings till the Start of December to be honest I am sick of it almost missing the West v Balmain fighting

It's Wests 😅😅

 

[jadtiger]

It's Wests 😅😅

Thanks for giving me a good laugh

 

[KingRobbie]

Well I’m thinking now that Tommy Talau more likely to be in the centres than pack. Can’t see Laurie or Douhei playing centres.

I’ll have a wild shot just to open the batting.
Laurie
Nofa
Talau
Naden
Staines
Dooyhi
Brooks
Smith
Bateman
Paps
Klemmer
Api
Stef

Smith not in the Top 30, so can’t play first grade in Round 1.

 

[Love_the_WestsTigers]

Benji?

I’m sure old boy will perform much better than most if he laced up again.

 

[Love_the_WestsTigers]

So much debate on Brooks with most saying all bad or all good . Taking emotion out I feel Brooks who has improved his defence a lot and does have some speed but plays very structured in that he catches and passes on first few tackles and kicks on the 5th .These 5th tackle options generally look rushed and the kicks are often ineffective. Love or hate him Moses is much more instinctive where he plays eyes up footy and the opposition are not quite what he will do whether he will run ,kick or pass on any tackle! In other words an instinctive style vs a structured one . I admit the more go forward the pack gains the more time the half has to figure it out !
I'm not suggesting recruit Moses just using him as comparison .
Can Sheens after so many years get Brooks to play different ?

You nailed it. Brooks is not an instinct based player and when things go Wrong it falls in a heap. That’s why he seems to be copping a lot from most.
I like some others here, hope he can find form, confidence and be able to redeem himself.
Afterall, we don’t wish ill to anyone wearing our jersey.

 

[Halbrowne61]

Smith not in the Top 30, so can’t play first grade in Round 1.

Oh ok, you learn something new every day.
Then I guess it would have to be Brown or Joffa, but that is not the answer I was looking for. My interest was someone more flexible, maybe one of these other up and comers I don’t really know but read about.

My idea was that everyone would throw in their own team , not necessarily just strip back mine.
Then would could have a POLl !

 

[Halbrowne61]

Oh ok, you learn something new every day.
Then I guess it would have to be Brown or Joffa, but that is not the answer I was looking for. My interest was someone more flexible, maybe one of these other up and comers I don’t really know but read about.

My idea was that everyone would throw in their own team , not necessarily just strip back mine.
Then would could have a POLl !

POLL

 

[balmain boy]

Naden is the only legit option really.

Toa is a winger.
Talau looks like a second rower.
Kepoa is mehhh.

Wouldn't mind another legit centre.

Naden and Tupou are wingers, Talau is now a back rower. We really don't have ANY first grade standard centres. Yet we re-signed most of our backs, despite them being terrible!