Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[fibrodreaming]

With Bula there was some footage of him although nothing to write home about.

The only early footage I saw of Bula was v Easts in Reggies this year. They put up a bomb, Tupou (I think) tapped it back to Bula on our 10m line. Bula proceeded to beat 5 or 6 of their players and run 90m to score. I thought, on the basis of that, he might be one to watch.

 

[tony soprano]

Schuster is a gun.

Fulton manly boys looked the goods.

 

[supercoach]

Schuster is a gun.

Futon manly boys looked the goods.

What chance we had of Manly releasing Schuster might have gone out the window

 

[851]

We want Shuster ? REALLY ! Watch Raiders 1st try vs Manly

Watch the rest of the game, this aged very poorly

 

[88]

Yep, it reminds me of when Tedesco debuted. Big wraps on him but I never saw him play as a Junior so had no idea. Of course, he busted his knee 1st game and we had to wait a year to learn more. With Bula there was some footage of him although nothing to write home about. But Sheens flagged him early and I have to say there's a real Benji like spark with this kid. He got his first TRY last night but was everywhere. Count the number of times he was at dummy half - his support play is enormous - bye bye Laurie.

Still need players like Laurie for squad depth. If you could sign him for something like he is already on (it’s pretty low from memory) he is worth a top 30 spot. Handy backup and can keep developing his 5/8 skills in KOE.

 

[Camel2281]

This makes zero sense

If it meant Bateman, Ice or even Frizz and the lock with more ball playing then I can't see an issue

 

[Camel2281]

What’s this all about?

Wasn't it Trey Peni brought Bula along to training?

 

[bathursttiger1]

Watch the rest of the game, this aged very poorly

Looks like Stevec popped his comment a bit quickly.💦

 

[Vicious]

We need halves depth fast.
If Brooks or Wakeham get injured, we have absolutely nobody to replace them as Will Smith has been very ordinary over past few games in KOE Cup, he’s lucky to keep his spot in this grade, only we don’t have anyone else to replace him.
Pellow is poor defensively, not even close to NRL standard.

 

[Camel2281]

Why would we release Joffa immediately to sign Frizell for 2024?

They may be mutually exclusive. The Frizz rumours could also be media bollocks

 

[2041]

Both he and the parramatta second rower are reluctant comers… we all know if they could’ve backed out they would have jumped at it

So we can sign people or we can't? Because they both seem to be playing for us.

 

[Odessa]

SPOTTED

Wests Tigers chairman Lee Hagipantelis, CEO Justin Pascoe, new recruitment boss Scott Fulton and player agent Mario Tartak dining at Totti’s Rozelle last week, no doubt discussing potential recruits for next year and beyond. Interesting in that Tim Sheens and demoted head of recruitment Warren McDonnell were not invited.

I am positive that Lee and Pascoe made public statements that they don't hire or fire players in the football department and that they run the commercial side of things day to day
No taking responsibility for any on field personal and performance
So the plot thickens they are just complete 💯 fWits

 

[Odessa]

I am positive that Lee and Pascoe made public statements that they don't hire or fire players in the football department and that they run the commercial side of things day to day

No taking responsibility for any on field personal and performance

So the plot thickens they are just complete 💯 fWits

 

[Halbrowne61]

It’s been reported in Newcastle that Frizell just sold and has upgraded to a larger house in Newcastle?
Don’t think he would do that if he could be leaving??

Maybe he likes driving but I hope he’s just not coming !

 

[Dennisspicer1]

Have to bite my tongue, been yelling at my TV for a long time, Run brooksy run, and for years kept seeing him not take on the line, and all of a sudden he is doing that, taking on the line.

And look at the result.

Brilliant, he did what we have been waiting for,
And Wakeham and he seem to have formed a combo, plus Wakeham's goalkicking is looking pretty good. And Bula is getting better each week. And the forwards are going great.

 

[balmain boy]

SPOTTED

Wests Tigers chairman Lee Hagipantelis, CEO Justin Pascoe, new recruitment boss Scott Fulton and player agent Mario Tartak dining at Totti’s Rozelle last week, no doubt discussing potential recruits for next year and beyond. Interesting in that Tim Sheens and demoted head of recruitment Warren McDonnell were not invited.

That would be embarrassing, Lee and Justin are not part of the football department and have no business being involved in any discussions about the squad

 

[balmain boy]

Still need players like Laurie for squad depth. If you could sign him for something like he is already on (it’s pretty low from memory) he is worth a top 30 spot. Handy backup and can keep developing his 5/8 skills in KOE.

He's on about 500-550k.

For him to re-sign we'd want him to cut his salary in half. He'll back himself to get more elsewhere

 

[tigerbenji]

I thought Laurie was on about 300 - 350k, but could be wrong.

 

[lathami]

I hope you are right because Joffa has been the heart and soul of our club the last few years.Give Pawwa nothing

I agree, do u notice that joffa stays back at halftime to wait for brooks who is being interviewed by media, before going into the sheds?? It’s the little things…

 

[lathami]

I agree, do u notice that joffa stays back at halftime to wait for brooks who is being interviewed by media, before going into the sheds?? It’s the little things…

Also noticed him with a tear in his eye on Saturday nite, that shows to me he loves the club. He’s great for club culture, stuff the slime, back out of the deal. Just readjust the money over a longer term, Lawrence like!