Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Tiger_Talk]

Official....

https://twitter.com/x/status/1592684622860931072

 

[tigermate]

We are sooooo f@“$d letting Hastings go.

 

[earl]

If they don't extend Laurie and AD, the crying for Hastings will seem trivial, slit writs everywhere !

Why ? They both haven't performed anywhere near up to standard. Doueihi wanting marquee dollars is hilarious.

 

[bathursttiger1]

Ouch

CEO Justin Pascoe says the club has identified a clear recruitment and retention plan, one that is being executed aggressively. As a club we are obviously not satisfied that we finished last in 2022 and tough decisions need to be made,” said Pascoe.

Why did it take Pascoe 10 years to wake up to what was needed as far as recruitment and retention.
Looks like he was asleep at the wheel or hoodwinked by coaches and player agents.
When you look back over the last 10 years or so there has been some shocking signings.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Why ? They both haven't performed anywhere near up to standard. Doueihi wanting marquee dollars is hilarious.

If these moves cause upset, the next-door neighbour is proficient in the heimlich maneuver. I thought I'd just put it out there.

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[jirskyr]

I've been critical of him so far. He tanked last season and we've only just signed Klemmer. We need more signings. IP and Api were Madge signings.

Things are looking up though. He has to keep it coming and more importantly we have to actually win games next season.

What about the dead wood he's cut out?

Sheens also got the Staines-Peachey swap.

 

[weststigers]

What about the dead wood he's cut out?

Sheens also got the Staines-Peachey swap.

Yep…gotta cut some to add some.

 

[Demps]

Stupid Idea.... Stop saying it.
Repeating it relentlessly isn't going to make anyone swallow it.
Give such an important positions on the field to a kid, Who's done absolutely nothing to very little.

In 2 years time, If he's still here and playing in that position - Look at it then.

If they're good enough, they're old enough.
Or whatever that saying is.

I'd be giving so Matamua a few more tastes of first grade in 2023...
Probably not starting lock though.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Stupid Idea.... Stop saying it.
Repeating it relentlessly isn't going to make anyone swallow it.
Give such an important positions on the field to a kid, Who's done absolutely nothing to very little.

In 2 years time, If he's still here and playing in that position - Look at it then.

If you don't agree with it, post a measured response.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

If you don't agree with it, post a measured response.

wouldn't blore play second row and Bateman potentially lock ?

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Matamua into 13. We want to make the most of the experience we have around him next year. He is a great talent. Ofahengaue does really well for us at prop.

I don't think Matamua will be thrust straight into the starting side. I can see him given some spurts of games at lock & on the bench but I wouldn't be surprised to see either Shawn Blore & Fonua Pole train at lock in the pre-season to see if they are suited to Sheens/Benji-ball as linkmen as well as strong runners (tick) & strong defensively (tick).

 

[Demps]

For sure bra...
I'm all up for giving him a run off the bench for a few weeks here and there....
He's a development player, What's the rush.

I'm running Rua at lock before Matamua....
And even he's a way off from giving him a full time start.

I'm keen to see all these lads have a good crack in NSW cup in 2023.


Rua, Matamua, Tannous & Mansfield Webster especially.

 

[WT2K]

wouldn't blore play second row and Bateman potentially lock ?

Bateman will be lock, correct.

 

[earl]

What about the dead wood he's cut out?

Sheens also got the Staines-Peachey swap.

He did. I know I'm being tough. The Staines/Peachey swap was a real good deal for us as well.

Let's see how we go next season as well.

It is looking up as far as I'm concerned as well.

 

[Demps]

There's about 6 blokes in the squad in front of Matamua for that position...

Blore ain't a lock, imo.

 

[finnzo]

I really don’t understand the need back up your information @CloudyGlock if you just posted it and when you have it without a deadline and no more of the big announcement it 2 weeks stuff you will cop a lot less crap on here mate. Seriously where all just names on a screen I don’t know 1 single person from this forum know 1 is trying to impress any 1.

 

[earl]

wouldn't blore play second row and Bateman potentially lock ?

Personally I'd play Bateman on an edge. That is where he always played. Blore could defend on an edge but his attack was pretty ordinary.

 

[SwervinMervin]

Would be good if we went for Frizzell who's apparently available too

8. Stefano Utoikmano
9. Api Korisau
10. David Klemmer
11. Isaiah Papalil
12. Tyson Frizzell
13. Joe Offaanguae

14. Fonua Pole
15. Alex Twal
16. Aaron Woods
17. Shawn Blore

Don't hate Bateman I think he could provide a lot, however Frizzell is more proven and also available

Frizell is good, but I think Bateman adds an X-Factor to the pack. Frizell is a bit like like Papalii - hard running, dynamic - but probably coming down the other side of his best which can be a problem for players who rely on their athletisism to be effective. Bateman has a bit of guile, unpredictability and mongrel which would be great given our likely halves pairing are not so creative and are more run first players by instinct. Api and Bateman can be the creative spark. I would take either Frizell or Bateman but if we could only have one I say Bateman.

 

[earl]

There's about 6 blokes in the squad in front of Matamua for that position...

I'd have Joe O in that role but I think Matamua might be a better ball player than him.

I'd have Rua on the bench. He can come on and play lock and hooker. I think he should be a lock in for that role even though he has offered less than Blore, Twal etc. We need a utility on the bench.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

I don't think Matamua will be thrust straight into the starting side. I can see him given some spurts of games at lock & on the bench but I wouldn't be surprised to see either Shawn Blore & Fonua Pole train at lock in the pre-season to see if they are suited to Sheens/Benji-ball as linkmen as well as strong runners (tick) & strong defensively (tick).

Good post. This is the section I enjoyed. We have players who can play lock but do they have ability to be the linkman?