Going to market for a controlling half...

[The Ladies Man]

If it really came down to a choice between Hastings and Bateman, I'd take Bateman every day of the week. Hastings says all the right things but seems like a snake to his team-mates.
Just wait for the knights to implode. Shouldn't take long

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

I don’t know if we will get Trindall although I would take him. I know he re-signed but maybe we can offer Sharks Daine Laurie in a trade for Trindall. He can cover 1 and 6 for them if need be. Then promote Bula to top 30 for extra Fullback depth since we have lost Doueihi for the rest of the season.

sharks have trindall that can cover 6 or 7 sharks do not need daine Laurie, doubt they will want anything to do with a trade

As for bula round 11 he can play anyway

Sezer is our only chance at a 7 he is in SL without a contract for 2024, entice him to come to Tigers now and 2024

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

I'm of a different opinion. I'm willing to be plenty of thought went into the decision; however, it was based on AD and Brooks being able to perform behind a better pack. As we know the premise was flawed.

There is no doubt that they know they got that decision wrong - they may be arrogant but they aren't stupid.

It was a clear strategy to focus on developing a better pack and assess the performance of the halves and backline in 23 with a view to recruiting a solution for 24. The pursuit of Munster and Moses indicates that we always knew there was a deficiency - and they are looking for a solution.

Despite the pain so far I think we can take some positives away. If we were winning some games some would be tempted to keep AD, probably as depth, partner Brooks with a real half, and look for better finishing options. What they have proven is that neither AD or Brooks meet the standard required and that must really sting the "grown ups" at WT. I trust that it hurts enough for them to do something positive.

If we can, it would good to get someone held back at another club in on a short term contract; however, this should be pursued in concert with getting a known quantity for 24.

I'd say long odds they keep AD into 2025

Tigers are in a position to screw Brooks price right down (he already gets long service discount towqrss the club of $180k) as a 6, extend for a year like they did AD.

2025 get rid of AD and Brooks as benji takes over

 

[The-moP]

Did i read correctly somewhere that Bateman reached out to his old mate from Canberra, suspended Jack Wighton and had a little chat about coming to the Tigers for the rest of the season on full price since he's on the outer at Canberra.

Though I see now the Raiders are trying to lodge a 4 year deal for 4.4 Mil to the NRL for him .. this is not a contract .. but a warning to other clubs on how much he's worth.

 

[BalmainJnr]

Given how much he features in the attacking 20m zone and Sheenius’ penchant for converting players from one position to another, I wouldn’t be shocked if WT anointed Alex Twal to play in the halves for the remainder of the season.

 

[Jolls]

I'd say long odds they keep AD into 2025

Tigers are in a position to screw Brooks price right down (he already gets long service discount towqrss the club of $180k) as a 6, extend for a year like they did AD.

2025 get rid of AD and Brooks as benji takes over

Exactly, we are in a position to offer players what they are worth because we held out on making early contract decisions.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Exactly, we are in a position to offer players what they are worth because we held out on making early contract decisions.

key is you only want Brooks to go around 1 more year that way w025 we have a clean slate and no Brooks or AD and plenty of dollars to get Williams over here.

All this rubbish about transfer fees that won't happen in 2024 for Williams unless maybe we sign him now for 2025 and we can agitate a release early.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Did i read correctly somewhere that Bateman reached out to his old mate from Canberra, suspended Jack Wighton and had a little chat about coming to the Tigers for the rest of the season on full price since he's on the outer at Canberra.

Though I see now the Raiders are trying to lodge a 4 year deal for 4.4 Mil to the NRL for him .. this is not a contract .. but a warning to other clubs on how much he's worth.

reckon wighton will end up at Titans his Mrs is from gold coast and wants to head home, he will take less to go there

 

[426Tlgerland]

I don't think Sheens will make any reactive short-term decisions to fill the void with Doeuihi's season-ending injury. That is probably something the old Wests Tigers would do which would set us back long-term.

Sheens/Benji will be doing all they can to secure an elite experienced directional halfback & that will only be likely from next season (i.e. George Williams, Brayden Trindall, Mitchell Pearce).

So 1 of 2 scenarios I see ...

1. We go with what we have & keep Daine Laurie for the remainder of this season. Brooks, Wakeham, Laurie & Will Smith (from Round 10). Wakeham & Brooks can both goal kick.

2. We release Daine Laurie & pick up a player for the rest of 2023 with the incentive to them being playing 1st grade & pushing for a contract extension. The most viable solution here would be Kurt Falls who is experienced & a goal kicker. Penrith have plenty of backup in the halves with Salmon, Peachey & Cogger so Falls is expendable. We upgrade Jahream Bula for the 30th spot who provides fullback/wing cover now.

Bula is miles off , Staines is way better and if left at fullback will become a gun fullback

 

[AdelaideTiger]

It must be said, really unfortunate for Adam Doueihi, as this would almost certainly spell the end of his NRL career.
Someone might be able to correct me, but I think it was Chase Stanley who made just about every single rep team and was touted as the next best thing, had 4 or 5 ACLs in the space of like 6 years and just couldn't keep a spot in a NRL team.
Anyway, wishing Adam all the best and hope he can have some strong support where needed, but it really forces the clubs hand to go out an secure a half for the remainder of this year, and for the few years to come.

 

[Stevec]

The Tindall idea sounds ok but so does the Qld cup . I'm always amazed how the Storm have unearthed so many relative unknowns from that pool that turn out to be good

 

[earl]

If it really came down to a choice between Hastings and Bateman, I'd take Bateman every day of the week. Hastings says all the right things but seems like a snake to his team-mates.
Just wait for the knights to implode. Shouldn't take long

I stated that Bateman was an extremely risky signing. The guy is an absolute weapon. He is also a point of difference. IP is a really good player but he doesn't have that x-factor that Bateman has.

 

[earl]

Bula is miles off , Staines is way better and if left at fullback will become a gun fullback

I don't know about Bula but Staines is worth persisting with. He is very Dylan Edwards like who is an absolute superstar. I really think Staines can make it as well.

 

[OzLuke]

I stated that Bateman was an extremely risky signing. The guy is an absolute weapon. He is also a point of difference. IP is a really good player but he doesn't have that x-factor that Bateman has.

He leads by example. That is what our team has desperately needed forever.

 

[Lauren]

A person often meets their destiny on the road they take to avoid it🤔

 

[old_man_tiger]

A person often meets their destiny on the road they take to avoid it🤔
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I said in the preseason that he'll be back on the field at some point. The bit I never predicted was that we would have probably won more games if he had played.

 

[Spartan117]

If it really came down to a choice between Hastings and Bateman, I'd take Bateman every day of the week. Hastings says all the right things but seems like a snake to his team-mates.
Just wait for the knights to implode. Shouldn't take long

I would have kept Hastings and told em to bury the Hatchet

A night on the Drink fixes everything....

 

[851]

I just checked the controlling half tree in my backyard and the fruit looks a little deformed and not something that would generally be sold at market

I know that tree, thats where we got our current halves from

 

[earl]

He leads by example. That is what our team has desperately needed forever.

So happy with this guy. Deserves more wraps.

 

[liltiger]

I think the most pleasing thing is the soft tries through our second rowers have dried up. Teams are having to kick for tries or go around us most of the time. That’s a sign of more commitment.

We have improved out of sight from last year, I think all us fans can agree. Where we are all frustrated is that as the team has developed our halves haven't. If we had a ball player we are at least 3 - 3 now.