Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

Siberian Kitten said:
I've seen Lomax butcher many backline moves with poor decision making and mistakes. That would make him a typical WT signing rather than a perfect one.
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Fair enough - I still think there’s plenty of upside - classy player on his day, decent kicker and still young with potential for further improvement in a better side. Also WT aren’t going to get an elite established centre
 
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jirskyr said:
Personally I think he's a backrower and nothing else. I think any attempts to have him trim down to (and maintain) 5/8th weight are doomed to fail. I think constant opposition pressure and too much structure bring Schuster undone.

I think you want the ball in Schuster's hands after the setup has already been done by someone else, including tactical kicking and getting the defence out of shape. Then you give him good early ball in attack, allow him to carry a bit of weight, and let him play off the cuff.

Problem is I don't think you'll ever pay 5/8th money for a backrower, and at just 21 years old, it remains to be seen whether Schuster would accept that "demotion". He might well consider himself a half, same problem we had with Hastings (who I still believe is a better lock than halfback).
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Aren't we paying bateman that?

Could be an absolute gun 13 but doesn't wanna play there, which is a shame as Yeo is ultra influential in panthers and creates heaps of space for outside men.
 
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liltiger said:
Maybe, only reason it wouldn't is his age and if they're moving on a 20 year old I'd assume they would be looking for a long term replacement.
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They have no problem signing any one with only 2 good years left. Hunt would be the best half on the market for now aswell as since Munster . If the chooks believe he would lead them to another title nothing/no one would get near him
I’d expect Cronk would vouch for him aswell
 
TIGERS SIGN TALENTED BACK

Foxsports.com.au.

The Wests Tigers have raided the Queensland Cup ranks, signing Wynnum’s Tony Pellow effective immediately, as per WWOS’s The Mole.

The versatile Pellow can play fullback, centre and halfback and provides some much needed depth for the one-win Tigers.

For the Seagulls this season, Pellow has recorded five try assists, 12 tackles busts and two tries in five games.

The 26-year-old is expected to debut in the NSW Cup for the Western Suburbs Magpies next weekend.

If he was to impress in the NSW Cup, it won’t be a surprise to see Tim Sheens call on him for first grade in the near future.

Pellow previously played his trade for St George Illawarra in the NSW Cup before catching on in the Queensland Cup for the Brisbane Tigers and then Wynnum
 
izotope said:
Aren't we paying bateman that?

Could be an absolute gun 13 but doesn't wanna play there, which is a shame as Yeo is ultra influential in panthers and creates heaps of space for outside men.
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I Don't think he's suited for 13 if I'm being honest ,for most ballplaying 13s Their main job is to create space for the halves whereas Schusters real talent is feeding the ball to his outside men.

His assist on debut against us is a perfect example of how you'd want him to play and you get alot less opportunities for that kind of play at 13 than you get a 5/8 or second rower
 
Not so much a question on signings but what do we think happens when Staines is back and if nofa is playing good footy? (Given no more injuries in the meantime that is
 
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