Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[liltiger]

Our Coe and the first game player there is rugby. Pathetic

Think it's out of necessity. The CoE is being shared, union doesn't pull in the crowds league does, so will give the council and any other stake holders /operators of the CoE the opportunities to iron out and issues that might arise from hosting events at the ground. I imagine whatever issues arise would be easier to deal with after 3000 people than after 10000. It's a good test. I just wonder if we went into lockdown again if the Tigers would just all live out of the CoE. And play at concord till things opened up again ?

 

[bptiger 0]

Can’t believe that we can’t get Bateman a visa , considering we have a legal firm to call on . This seems very strange.

 

[jadtiger]

Can’t believe that we can’t get Bateman a visa , considering we have a legal firm to call on . This seems very strange.

The club seems to be very quiet about something which appears to be public knowledge.While it is good that there don't appear to be leaks from the heirachy, if the club seems to be prepared to make constant fluff pieces you would think that a statement from the football department would be made as to why our highest cost newcomer to the club is being delayed on visa issues.

For the record i still have large reservations about getting Bateman

 

[tony soprano]

Can’t believe that we can’t get Bateman a visa , considering we have a legal firm to call on . This seems very strange.

Think it's over exaggerated click bate. When they say miss start of the seasons means trials which not for away. Possibly just the first one.

 

[happy_tiger]

Remind me what Lee Hap does for a living again. Was it Media manager? Grounds keeper?

Did we replace Aloiai ??

 

[Tiger Tarl]

Personal opinion, as always when the club tries to land a “big name” player the WT get used just to bump up contracts. I know we have signed really well for 2023. I thought by now we would at least one more signing for 2024. Who are we going to use this marquee $$$ on?

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Can’t believe that we can’t get Bateman a visa , considering we have a legal firm to call on . This seems very strange.

It’s all about timing of when the visa application was put through which sucks. Remember the visa isn’t just for Bateman. He & his family will get their visa’s approved & be here in the next month or 2.

 

[tigertuff]

It’s all about timing of when the visa application was put through which sucks. Remember the visa isn’t just for Bateman. He & his family will get their visa’s approved & be here in the next month or 2.

Isn't his missus an Aussie. Wouldn't think she needs a visa if she is coming home.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

We don't know if the Bateman family is considering immigrating to Australia. His wife is Australian and this contract may be his last and the family have their two children to consider as well. It's a big decision and I'm sure everyone is trying their best to get the family to Australia promptly.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Our Coe and the first game player there is rugby. Pathetic

Congrats, we have a winner for the stupidest complaint of the year to date.

Would you prefer we play at Concord or LO/CS?

We should never play a game there unless we were dumb and went by your short narrowed logic in adding another home ground for a game.

We don’t own the oval or have exclusive rights to it, never have.

Seriously some people just want to complain for the sake of it.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Isn't his missus an Aussie. Wouldn't think she needs a visa if she is coming home.

Thought it was more the daughter but could be wrong

 

[tigertuff]

Thought it was more the daughter but could be wrong

You might be right. I would have thought it would be easy to get a visa if the mum is an Aussie. I really have no idea though.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

You might be right. I would have thought it would be easy to get a visa if the mum is an Aussie. I really have no idea though.

I could be wrong, but would be surprised if there is an issue over it just being bad timing. Shutdown period due to festive break / holiday leave mixed with influx of working/school/china covid opening applications coming through.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

I think Bateman has two children, one with his wife and another older daughter who would be a UK citizen.

 

[SeanT]

The club seems to be very quiet about something which appears to be public knowledge.While it is good that there don't appear to be leaks from the heirachy, if the club seems to be prepared to make constant fluff pieces you would think that a statement from the football department would be made as to why our highest cost newcomer to the club is being delayed on visa issues.

For the record i still have large reservations about getting Bateman

He's better than any 2nd rower we have bar Papalii. All depends on the cost. 600-650k? I can live with it.

 

[crazycat]

The club seems to be very quiet about something which appears to be public knowledge.While it is good that there don't appear to be leaks from the heirachy, if the club seems to be prepared to make constant fluff pieces you would think that a statement from the football department would be made as to why our highest cost newcomer to the club is being delayed on visa issues.

For the record i still have large reservations about getting Bateman

What are your reservations?

4 year contracts?
I think it's a good buy. We will never get "perfect buys", ok maybe we did this year but it should be super rare. We offer a good deal and someone offers a great deal at a better club.

Age?
Age wise. I am glad he has done a few years in Britain. It means fewer injuries.

Sheens hunted Bateman. It seems Bateman is the reason Hastings was punted.
On paper it seems a good signing. On the field we will get the answers. Till then who knows.

 

[Goanna57]

The club seems to be very quiet about something which appears to be public knowledge.While it is good that there don't appear to be leaks from the heirachy, if the club seems to be prepared to make constant fluff pieces you would think that a statement from the football department would be made as to why our highest cost newcomer to the club is being delayed on visa issues.

For the record i still have large reservations about getting Bateman

Large reservations based on what exactly. Is the club going to rip up his 4 year contract

 

[hank37w]

Buttface face said:

Remind me what Lee Hap does for a living again. Was it Media manager? Grounds keeper?

Did we replace Aloiai ??

If we replaced both of them with a couple of goats or a pair of sheep we would come out in front.

 

[Camel2281]

I think Bateman has two children, one with his wife and another older daughter who would be a UK citizen.

Yeah and his child with his wife is still a baby. Might be a case where they actually needed the babies passport to be processed before they could even send in the Visa application

 

[Pascoes_barber]

The pile on??
Was that when Cloudyglock was abusing everyone and they all started giving him back his own medicine?

He'll be back shortly with a huge scoop.

About Martin Taupau signing with the Broncs.