Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

19 % extra and a year more security.

I know people who have taken jobs for less
Should be a no brainer I would have thought, I just think they're up to their old tricks again and we're getting played. I'd laugh if we signed someone else then pulled the offer before he announced what he's doing, just so we can stick it to them. We need a good half though so a part of me hopes he signs.
 
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I'd hardly give Moses points for us signing the best prop and one of the best back rowers we've been able to sign in a decade.....
The first point was for what Moses did regarding the “big four”. Second point is for the current predicament.

I agree we needed Klemmer and I am happy with that. Bateman we’ll see but hopefully he goes well.
 
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Like all Wests Tigers supporters I am hoping Luke Brooks rediscovers his Mojo, but I can't help drawing an analogy with the Aussie Golfer Ian Baker-Finch. No matter what he did he never regained his early career success and had to walk away from the game of Golf. Tim Sheens and Benji Marshall hopefully are collectively the catalyst for Brooksy's reinvention in 2023.
 
With Moses delaying his announcement... I am sure Sheens and Benji are not just sitting twiddling their thumbs waiting for an answer. They would be proactive approaching player managers and organising plan "B" through to plan "Z".
If he says "yes", then great! If he says "no", then I still have no doubt that come 24/25, we will still be excited by the massive improvements made of our roster... In "Shenji" we trust 🙂
 
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Isaac Moses waiting until we extend Brooks before pulling the rug from under us and getting Mitch to re-sign with Parra.

Told us we needed to strengthen our forward pack to have any chance of signing Mitch (Klemmer and Bateman, 2 x Moses’ clients) and extend Brooks (another Moses client) because that was the big draw card for Mitch to come here.

Moses 2 Wests Tigers 0.
I wouldn’t read into that crap. It’s obvious our forwards have been crap, even to most ppl here. And yes the hierarchy has taken action to remedy. Not because MM said so. We don’t need to be gullible and we should use our common sense. In bolstering the pack as required we should see better results in 2023 and with further improvement in 2024. We are building. Be sure if that. Just sit back and enjoy the ride. We are NOT privy to any conversations. Which in reality would also change in a moments notice. It’s how these these are played out. Always have been and always will.
 
If we do miss out on Moses (don't think we will money talks) it is interesting Herbie Farnworth has not committed to Brisbane yet.
No other halves on the market for 2024 so you would likely go with
1. Farnworth / Welsby / RTS
6. Douihie
7. Brooks
9. Api
Farnworth will be staying in Brisbane. don't be surprised if we don't go after Welsby given the way Bula's come on in the preseason. AD and Laurie will sign 1 year extensions and will back themselves but I don't think either of them are long term options. if I had to guess, the spine next year looks like...

1. Bula
6. Brooks
7. Moses
9. Koroisau
13. Matamua

14. Laurie
 
Farnworth will be staying in Brisbane. don't be surprised if we don't go after Welsby given the way Bula's come on in the preseason. AD and Laurie will sign 1 year extensions and will back themselves but I don't think either of them are long term options. if I had to guess, the spine next year looks like...

1. Bula
6. Brooks
7. Moses
9. Koroisau
13. Matamua

14. Laurie
That's a great outcome for WTs.
 
Farnworth will be staying in Brisbane. don't be surprised if we don't go after Welsby given the way Bula's come on in the preseason. AD and Laurie will sign 1 year extensions and will back themselves but I don't think either of them are long term options. if I had to guess, the spine next year looks like...

1. Bula
6. Brooks
7. Moses
9. Koroisau
13. Matamua

14. Laurie
Man, usually our "next year" talk doesn't start till at least 4 rounds in...
 
If we do miss out on Moses (don't think we will money talks) it is interesting Herbie Farnworth has not committed to Brisbane yet.
No other halves on the market for 2024 so you would likely go with
1. Farnworth / Welsby / RTS
6. Douihie
7. Brooks
9. Api
Is there any chance George Williams would be worth looking at?
I remember reading that article last year where he stated that he wants to play in NRL again and is prepared to stay this time.
 
I'm pretty sure that was the thinking in 2017 with the big 4 and Ivan/Pascoe completely stuffed that up.

Sheens got the club to a wooden spoon last year and we are in no position to withdraw our offer, especially when there are no other $1M halves on the market.
I doubt Sheens got us the spoon, the side was shot a long time ago. Judge the coaching in 6 mths.
To get in the top 8 you need a minimum of 13 quality players, we are nowhere near that target. It will take at least 2 yrs to get the roster in shape.
 
I doubt Sheens got us the spoon, the side was shot a long time ago. Judge the coaching in 6 mths.
To get in the top 8 you need a minimum of 13 quality players, we are nowhere near that target. It will take at least 2 yrs to get the roster in shape.
I've said this before but we were 13th when Madge was sacked, and we finished 4 points below the second last team. Releasing Luciano, Mikaele, Nofa as well as moving Hastings from 7 all contributed to getting the spoon. If we were a possibility of getting the spoon with Maguire, we made certain of it with Sheens' decisions.

Anyway, my point was when you've run a distant last the previous year, it doesn't put you in a strong negotiating position.

It's like the ugliest guy chatting up the hottest girl at the bar. She won't bat an eyelid if you give her an ultimatum.
 
started earlier last year with Api and Papali'i signing in November and December 2021. just spitballing on what I think happens, but who knows.
Was just joking mate. I think you're spot on with the rebuild. If we can hold onto AD and Laurie next year and acquire Moses, we're going to have great depth.

AD in the centres would give us some great attacking options.
 

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