Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

CCTW said:
First of all, apologies for the long post below as I do not get to post often for various reasons. Following on from that, I have just caught up on the forum and... wow.

Anyway.

Matamua upgrade today had nothing to do with 'missing out' on anyone. Sheens has been really impressed with Matamua and his attitude throughout the year - despite being thrown into the deep end. Believes he possess all the skills of a modern 13. It is also an endorsement to the junior pathways and all the boys in the lower grades looking to progress.

Bateman deal is all but going ahead as planned. Only the formalities to sort out at this stage. Should be an announcement within a week but don't hold me to that as the timing is guesswork on my part (based on where it is at).

Don't have much on the Moses meeting as it is very much under wraps, not many details outside of the absolute inner circle. However, there have been many talks between Benji and Moses. Personally, I believe this is very 50/50 at the moment with Parra and Tigers. Dogs little chance right now. Having said that, my belief was that Moses was 100% staying at Parra about a month ago. Take that as you will... The Brooks 180, Hastings moving and reluctance for re-signing Doueihi is not without reason. If Moses falls through, there are other options. As for those hoping for Teddy, forget about it. He has made it clear he is above the Tigers.

The player unhappy with the Hastings decision is not Laurie. Although Laurie is not entirely comfortable with his current contract position as he is looking to extend but the club does not want to offer a long term deal as of yet. It should make for interesting competition between Staines and Laurie.

On Woods, not sure if it is just me but I personally have not heard anything about Woods coming back? Thinking that is just media and fans making assumptions?

The Nanai offer was not the Tigers, i'm fairly well informed (as the club probably is) that he is not looking to move from the Cowboys, however i'm sure he's using the interest from other clubs to maximise his offer from the Cowboys.

In terms of pre-season, hearing the young guys are really impressing. I saw that someone has already alluded to it but Tumeth will likely come into grade into the centres, spend sometime there before he fills out and moves to the second row. The two that have really stood out for Sheens are Talau and Blore. Talau will join Blore in the backrow. He has shown a tremendous attitude since his injury, stayed fit and has taken the move really well, transforming his body to suit a move to the forwards. I have made comment previously but think that Talau will be the breakout player this season. Having watched him closely in the juniors, his footwork, ball work and speed will really suit a middle or edge role. Think a large 5/8 playing at 13. He also played some 13 in the junior rep games, particularly junior schoolboys.

Finally, posted a while ago that the club was headed in the right direction back when things were looking fairly bleak after the spoon. Great to see that Sheens and the club have followed through and the club legitimately looks like it's on the up.
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How's the Leniu thing going. I heard the talk stopped because Tim saw Pole and Matumalu as better value. That's a rap for the boys.
And Welsby?
 
loklok said:
Yep ok .it's alot 800k .as long as he performs. That's what we need
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I thought so too mate but with the salary cap increases, 800+ will be the norm for a marquee backrower player soon, is he a marquee player?
I really can't answer that, but if he can produce the old Canberra form then he's exactly what we need and worth it.
 
teddy23 said:
From what I was told within the club we feel like Moses is a decent chance to be a tiger in 2024

very 50/50 as @CCTW also states - all I’ll say is love him or hate him if we get Moses on top of this pack I think we have the potential to be a top 6 team in the comp

Moses and Api would take so much pressure off Brooks and allow the kid to play his natural position IMO as a 6

Just need a fullback now - have my doubts about Laurie however open to being proven wrong

My fingers are certainly crossed tho that was can convince Moses
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Wonder if the Klemmer article has any play in it.

The comments

The club just wants me to play my own game, be the player I want to be and play my best footy.”

Come over Mitch play the footy you want not block play after block play. That's the pitch.
 
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