Looks like a decent backpack, it's bigger than him.
Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion
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Jedi_Tiger
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I was under the understanding we had made an offer but no idea on how much we were looking at
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The good thing about Ramien, besides his obvious tackle breaking ability, is the bit of mongrel he has. A touch of no nonsense, aggression out wide could be good for us. I think he and Naden might be an effective pairing, although neither are great defenders.
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New signings’: Sheens says returning Tigers duo like fresh recruits
For all the excitement surrounding the arrival of Isaiah Papali’i, Api Koroisau and David Klemmer, Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens says you can’t under-estimate the importance of the club’s “other two signings”.
Tommy Talau and Shawn Blore missed all of last season because of injury, and Sheens can’t wait to welcome the return of the 22-year-old pair.
“They are great ‘signings’ for us - they didn’t play a game last season, and coming back from knee injuries is a real bonus,” Sheens told the Herald.
“To say we missed them is an understatement. “They’re two good characters, and I’m really looking forward to working with them. All things being equal you find a spot for both of them in your 17 if not your 13.”
There was so much hype surrounding Talau that he was used as one of the faces of an NRL campaign a few years ago, while Blore became an instant cult hero when he called out Parramatta’s Nathan Brown during his NRL debut during the 2020 season.
Talau ruptured his left ACL in the final round of 2021 - he also suffered a tear in his meniscus and bone fractures to the same knee - and spent the year getting to know Blore while in the rehabilitation group together.
The Tigers banked on their promise by offering the pair contract extensions - Blore until 2024, Talau until the end of 2023 - and the youngsters can not wait to repay the faith.
Back-rower Blore said: “Tim is right, we basically are new recruits when you think we haven’t played in 18 months.
“It’s been a rough couple of years. I’m unproven, I haven’t done anything in the league so far, and for the club to show me that faith and give me a contract extension, it’s really motivating, and I feel like I’ve got a debt to repay.
“They’ve given me the best physios, the best treatment, we’ve got the best facility, I’m in the position to repay that faith, and all I honestly want to do is stay on the park and prove I am worth the contract.”
Blore has undergone extensive conditioning work and will rejoin the main group in the new year.
Talau, who played alongside incoming coach Benji Marshall, said he was also thankful to have his own deal stretched out, and wanted to make an immediate impact.
Sheens said he always liked players capable of playing more than one position, and viewed Blore as someone capable of handling the edge and middle, while Talau, who has spent most of the summer at right centre, was another edge option.
The Tigers return in the new year, with English international John Bateman likely to join them in time for Sheens’ second coming in charge.
Roar_Power
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Interesting comment from Sheens. Blore on an edge and Talau at centre?
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You got to think he is leaning this way. However, if Bateman does get confirmed, maybe Blore to the bench or at 13.
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I agree 100% with you there, I like Ramien's no nonsense hard running, get out of my way approach in attack. Where as Naden is taller, faster, and at 97kgs he is bigger than you first think. But we do need a mongrel runner out wide, and Ramien fits that bill. My smokey for a centre spot is this Josh Feledy kid, he's training the house down, even at training he seems to break the first line of defence / tackle every time he hits the ball up. I know its only preseason training, but this kids has quality about him, keep an eye on his name folks !!
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stevied
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What are Feledy's assets and physical dimensions moP? Don't know much about him.
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Go to junior reps 2023 thread 2nd last page has a thing on our juniors and he’s in it looks solid. I reckon he can use the heavy roller.
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So these are the new signings!!! Two lads coming back from long term injury.....
Cheers, prob won't hear anything about where he will be signing till mid next year though, gee he would be a handy pick up
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He's a centre? Built like an extra from Vikings.....huge. Wonder if he'll get a taste of the top grade during '23? Looks like he's up to it physically, guess it will depend on how he goes in the lower grades. Exciting times for Tigers fans.Go to junior reps 2023 thread 2nd last page has a thing on our juniors and he’s in it looks solid. I reckon he can use the heavy roller.
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Pensini is off contract at the end of 2023. Defiantly one to be putting pressure on the Eels with all the $ they are throw at their halves.
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“Sheens said he always liked players capable of playing more than one position, and viewed Blore as someone capable of handling the edge and middle, while Talau, who has spent most of the summer at right centre, was another edge option.”
versatility is good. Particularly If they are on the bench rotation. all spots (except for Api & Klemmer ) would still be up in the air until after trials.
This photo is deceiving.Go to junior reps 2023 thread 2nd last page has a thing on our juniors and he’s in it looks solid. I reckon he can use the heavy roller.
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Laurie posted a photo of them next to eachother and for once, Laurie looked the bigger man.
I am not worried about our depth on depth.
The problem is our two "halves" are Brooks and AD. We need to solve that problem by bringing someone in. Filling up on Fringe grade halves who are only good for the occasional reserve appearance is wrong.
Forwards, different situation. The more aggressive our pre-games and training is the better our first grade.
Depth means your next halves talent will look at us and not get a start at First grade. Keep the "reserve" space open and look for a person who is blocked in another club that would upgrade Broooks/AD.
innsaneink
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Sheens been banging this drum... It's getting tiresome.... He thinks we're mugs
Can't see us getting Ramien either
Still the best recruitment for years. Sad as that is. Ramien would stay at the Sharks. Hard to get players from the top teams.
