OFFICIAL 2023 Top 30 / Ins and Outs

Kaito said:
Imagine being a dragons fan &
seeing Woods, Mbye, Liddle &
Musgrove in your top 30 haha
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Thanks @Kaito, that post made me happy.
It’s the fish the Mighty Tigers reject that make us the best😀.
Seriously those 4 hacks are dead woods and wouldn’t make the Mighty Tigers reserve grade side.
 
The_Panda said:
Thanks King. I still think the back row (11-13) is still incredibly light. We are only an injury away from exposing some guys not up to it. We have Papali, Blore and Bateman (maybe). If one of them go down we are looking at:

Saukuru and Tuki (couldn't get a run in 2022 when everyone did)
Seyfarth. - depth player

And I guess other option is to turn Ofahangue, Twal or Doueihi to 13 , or Talau to 12
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Don't forget Tim Sheens does like all the players to be able to play in all different positions....
 
Kaito said:
I'm not as cynical as U R bro haha.
I was just saying before it's endemic
of our club to think like that, but
We've turned a corner, it's not just
a hunch neither. If not now then when?
We've seen a lot of false dawns
but I promise this time is different
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i also thought it was different when cleary took over people forget packer came over highly rated after a big year before
it wont matter cause as soon as they start playing for us they start playing bad
 
Cobarcats said:
I think Benji's pending coaching gig, and robbie's is a master stroke.
They are still young and fit enough to interact with the players on the training paddock.
This going to help ol Tim too.
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Curious Cobar,

Do you know if Nathan Cayless was fit enough to train with the team...
I am glad we have Robbie, he is a super physical player. Yet Robbie is a hooker not a forward. Sure Robbie will be out with the team but will Robbie have more ideas then Nathan Cayless?

I am really hoping Dave Furner + Robbie can get us toughened up for defence.
 
crazycat said:
Curious Cobar,

Do you know if Nathan Cayless was fit enough to train with the team...
I am glad we have Robbie, he is a super physical player. Yet Robbie is a hooker not a forward. Sure Robbie will be out with the team but will Robbie have more ideas then Nathan Cayless?

I am really hoping Dave Furner + Robbie can get us toughened up for defence.
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I don't know about Cayless but judging by a few training photos so far of Furner he's out there sweating.
I think it's great seeing coaches interact because it's easier to get a point across to the team.
Interesting times ahead.
A lot of wrestling is done indoors on the mats so that takes out the running side of things.... I bags that type of skills coach 🤣
 
crazycat said:
Curious Cobar,

Do you know if Nathan Cayless was fit enough to train with the team...
I am glad we have Robbie, he is a super physical player. Yet Robbie is a hooker not a forward. Sure Robbie will be out with the team but will Robbie have more ideas then Nathan Cayless?

I am really hoping Dave Furner + Robbie can get us toughened up for defence.
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Defense is attitude as much as coaching/technique. Hopefully all these signings arrive with a will to win.
 
Joelcainenumber1fan said:
i also thought it was different when cleary took over people forget packer came over highly rated after a big year before
it wont matter cause as soon as they start playing for us they start playing bad
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All clubs have signings that don't succeed , for many reasons. Don.t expect all of our signings to be great. Packer, well he was rated, but sucked us in. Mautalino was carrying injuries but tried hard. MCQueen arrived looking like the Mummy. The big difference is Api, Klem, and Paps are proud footballers with a good work ethic and at the top of their games. Plus with Offa and some young keen players like Stef, Pole, Bore ,Matamua,and more, we are in a far stronger position.
Me , i like speed in the halves, so another 1/2 who is nifty and clever is my wish.
 
KingRobbie said:
Confirmed Squad as of January 24, 2023

This post will be updated with changes as they come.

2023 Roster - 30/30
1. Adam Doueihi
2. Alex Seyfarth
3. Alex Twal
4. Apisai Koroisau (c)
5. Apisalome Saukuru
6. Asu Kepaoa
7. Brandon Tumeth
8. Brandon Wakeham
9. Brent Naden
10. Charlie Staines
11. Daine Laurie
12. David Klemmer
13. David Nofoaluma
14. Fonua Pole
15. Isaiah Papali'i
16. Jake Simpkin
17. Joe Ofahengaue
18. John Bateman
19. Junior Tupou
20. Justin Matamua
21. Ken Maumalo
22. Luke Brooks
23. Rua Ngatikaura
24. Shawn Blore
25. Sione Fainu
26. Starford To'a
27. Stefano Utoikamanu
28. Tommy Talau
29. Triston Reilly
30. Tukimihia Simpkins
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Robbie, how long are we stuck with Reilly, Rua, Apisalome, Fainu and Simpkins? Any worth keeping beyond their current contract? I imagine Ken, Seyfarth and Laurie won't be seen in 2024 (at this stage). Our depth needs to be much stronger.
 
Roar_Power said:
Robbie, how long are we stuck with Reilly, Rua, Apisalome, Fainu and Simpkins? Any worth keeping beyond their current contract? I imagine Ken, Seyfarth and Laurie won't be seen in 2024 (at this stage). Our depth needs to be much stronger.
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Hey mate, I’ve got the Roster Breakdown thread here if you want to have a look.

This shows the players contracted by year.

Roster Breakdown: 2023-2027

Roster Breakdown The listed players are based on the official contract lists, not speculation or rumour. Updated when new signings, contract extensions, or releases are made. 2023 - 29/30 1. Jahream Bula 2. David Nofoaluma 3. Starford To’a 4. Junior Tupou 5. Charlie Staines 6. Adam Doueihi 7...
weststigersforum.com
 
KingRobbie said:
Hey mate, I’ve got the Roster Breakdown thread here if you want to have a look.

This shows the players contracted by year.

Roster Breakdown: 2023-2027

Roster Breakdown The listed players are based on the official contract lists, not speculation or rumour. Updated when new signings, contract extensions, or releases are made. 2023 - 29/30 1. Jahream Bula 2. David Nofoaluma 3. Starford To’a 4. Junior Tupou 5. Charlie Staines 6. Adam Doueihi 7...
weststigersforum.com
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Thanks mate - there are a couple in there (Reilly, possibly Fainu) requiring a tap on the shoulder. Mansfield on a development contract for 2024?
 
KingRobbie said:
Confirmed Squad as of March 23, 2023

This post will be updated with changes as they come.

2023 Roster - 29/30
1. Adam Doueihi
2. Alex Seyfarth
3. Alex Twal
4. Apisai Koroisau (c)
5. Apisalome Saukuru
6. Asu Kepaoa
7. Brandon Tumeth
8. Brandon Wakeham
9. Brent Naden
10. Charlie Staines
11. Daine Laurie
12. David Klemmer
13. David Nofoaluma
14. Fonua Pole
15. Isaiah Papali'i
16. Jake Simpkin
17. Joe Ofahengaue
18. John Bateman
19. Junior Tupou
20. Justin Matamua
21. Luke Brooks
22. Rua Ngatikaura
23. Shawn Blore
24. Sione Fainu
25. Starford To'a
26. Stefano Utoikamanu
27. Tommy Talau
28. Triston Reilly
29. Tukimihia Simpkins

INS
- Apisai Koroisau (Penrith)
- Apisalome Saukuru (Upgraded)
- Brandon Tumeth (Upgraded)
- Brandon Wakeham (Canterbury)
- Charlie Staines (Penrith)
- David Klemmer (Newcastle)
- Fonua Pole (Upgraded)
- Isaiah Papali'i (Parramatta)
- John Bateman (Wigan)
- Justin Matamua (Upgraded)
- Rua Ngatikaura (Upgraded)
- Triston Reilly (Upgraded)

OUTS
- Henry O'Kane (Cronulla)
- Jackson Hastings (Newcastle)
- Jacob Liddle (St. George Illawarra)
- James Roberts (Retired)
- James Tamou (North Queensland)
- Jock Madden (Brisbane)
- Kelma Tuilagi (Manly)
- Ken Maumalo (Gold Coast)
- Luke Garner (Penrith)
- Oliver Gildart (Redcliffe)
- Tyrone Peachey (Penrith)
- William Kei (Free agency)
- Zane Musgrove (St. George Illawarra)
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Updated to include Maumalo’s release.
 
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