I think the length is right but normally for a backup expected to spend most the time in reserves they would be on minimum mixed with nrl incentives (match / metric payments).
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I think the length is right but normally for a backup expected to spend most the time in reserves they would be on minimum mixed with nrl incentives (match / metric payments).
teddy23
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For anyone questioning what Schuster brings go watch the game against Canberra
Personally don't think he's a 6, I see a really big future for him as a 13 and believe he'll be the best ball playing lock in the whole league if he makes the transition. Defensively on the edge he gets found out a little bit, but he isn't a bad defender just reads outside plays inconsistently.
Schuster's ball playing and his ability to square up defenders is the best I've seen from a big fella - for example Turbo has been struggling all year but the way Schuster created space on the outside for Turbo to capitalise he scored a hat trick off it and made that whole team flow.
Brooks and Bula would reap the most benefits off this, as their players who can play in front of them and thrive off open space. On top of that with the emergence of Tupou, Nofa and To'a some open space for them especially with their ability to beat defenders and give them as many 1 on 1 opportunities would be surreal.
All we'd need is a game managing 7 next to them to steer the team around - personally think Luke Metcalf is a hidden gem but would prefer us to get on the phone to Ben Hunts manager before Gould gets there if he isn't already
Could argue as a 7 we're much more appealing than the dogs
- our pack is better
- playing next to Api will be appealing for a half
- a 7 playing under Benji with Sheens's experience in the background compared to an unproven inexperienced coach
- The fit is better with Brooks as he can play a running 6 role and take some kicks giving Hunt majority of the control, whereas next to Burton it'll be a little confusing in terms of who wants the ball/ running the show and who takes last tackle options etc
If we keep winning games and show some fight.... Hunt could be a real option
1. Bula
6. Brooks
7. Hunt
9. Api
13. Schuster
top 4 spine imo
Personally don't think he's a 6, I see a really big future for him as a 13 and believe he'll be the best ball playing lock in the whole league if he makes the transition. Defensively on the edge he gets found out a little bit, but he isn't a bad defender just reads outside plays inconsistently.
Schuster's ball playing and his ability to square up defenders is the best I've seen from a big fella - for example Turbo has been struggling all year but the way Schuster created space on the outside for Turbo to capitalise he scored a hat trick off it and made that whole team flow.
Brooks and Bula would reap the most benefits off this, as their players who can play in front of them and thrive off open space. On top of that with the emergence of Tupou, Nofa and To'a some open space for them especially with their ability to beat defenders and give them as many 1 on 1 opportunities would be surreal.
All we'd need is a game managing 7 next to them to steer the team around - personally think Luke Metcalf is a hidden gem but would prefer us to get on the phone to Ben Hunts manager before Gould gets there if he isn't already
Could argue as a 7 we're much more appealing than the dogs
- our pack is better
- playing next to Api will be appealing for a half
- a 7 playing under Benji with Sheens's experience in the background compared to an unproven inexperienced coach
- The fit is better with Brooks as he can play a running 6 role and take some kicks giving Hunt majority of the control, whereas next to Burton it'll be a little confusing in terms of who wants the ball/ running the show and who takes last tackle options etc
If we keep winning games and show some fight.... Hunt could be a real option
1. Bula
6. Brooks
7. Hunt
9. Api
13. Schuster
top 4 spine imo
king_sirro
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Big point there is that he is 20. He is never going to be an elite 7, but he plays with great composure for a kid, has a good kicking game and is taking the line on more and more with his larger frame.
I expect him to be a reasonable NRL 7 by 22, and most likely a very good ball playing lock by 26 when he fills out.
I don't get the hate for him. When put into perspective, he has a reasonable career ahead of him.
bathursttiger1
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Hey that’s very generous of you to give Wakes $220K if you have that much cash laying around you can throw a few bucks my way.😂
Buttface
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yeah I think he has improved his game a bit over the last 12 months, still he is not our answer and we already have a hand full of average halves don't we?
Jedi_Tiger
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I meant if he is injured mate
agree worth an extension for sure
Tigertilidie32
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Yeah unfortunately, Gus very rarely doesn't get his man. One way or another.
Jedi_Tiger
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Maybe with jake Arthur heading to manly we can get Latu Fainu to Tigers he has connection with Fulton
Coastie_Tiger
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Just on the Joffa situation "Lee Hagipantelis on Joe Ofahengaue: There were preliminary discussions, but Joe had not been released and he has still not been released."
I wonder if another solution has been found a bit like we did with Rowdy, he's only 27 clearly drives a culture with our Islander contingent maybe we put forward an extra year last year being close to minimum wage but spread the other 2 yrs across those 3 yrs. So will only be 30-31 by the end of that deal and is on a tick over $400 a year over that time.
I wonder if another solution has been found a bit like we did with Rowdy, he's only 27 clearly drives a culture with our Islander contingent maybe we put forward an extra year last year being close to minimum wage but spread the other 2 yrs across those 3 yrs. So will only be 30-31 by the end of that deal and is on a tick over $400 a year over that time.
Wakeham should be re-signed for sure. He's proven you can win with him at NRL level. In fact, we've won 3 of the last 4 with him there and just put up 66 points in a game where he played extremely well. Very hand goal kicker too.
I don't think he's a long-term solution (mind you he could improve with age), but with him you're carrying one of the best backups in the league and a guy who could start for a couple of teams at any given time. Extremely valuable player to have in case of injury.
I don't think he's a long-term solution (mind you he could improve with age), but with him you're carrying one of the best backups in the league and a guy who could start for a couple of teams at any given time. Extremely valuable player to have in case of injury.
weststigers
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I thought Joffa had signed with Parra for 2024, but we are entertaining the possibility of an easy release this season?
happy_tiger
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Maybe Sheens and Tartak don't see eye to eye .....hopefully there is a logical reason ...probably not ...but maybe lol
Coastie_Tiger
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Hasn't been released yet in the world according to Lee, doesn't mean he wont be just that he hasn't yet.
weststigerman
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Joffa can be a decent 13 until we have Matamua/Faagutu/Laulili ready. Much prefer Pole off the bench.
If the deal for 2024 and beyond is not contingent on him leaving immediately, I see no reason to release him until after the season is done.
Parra are desperate because they have no middles. We should use that to get Sanders.
Scratch that, he's gone.
If the deal for 2024 and beyond is not contingent on him leaving immediately, I see no reason to release him until after the season is done.
Parra are desperate because they have no middles. We should use that to get Sanders.
Scratch that, he's gone.
TV Ted Ellery
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Tigers have now released Joffa.
Also read that Schuster has no intention of leaving Manly to join the Tigers.
Wonder what's happening?
Also read that Schuster has no intention of leaving Manly to join the Tigers.
Wonder what's happening?
hammertime
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Wests Tigers release Joe Ofahengaue
AuthorWests TigersTimestampTue 23 May 2023, 03:45 PMShare on social media
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Wests Tigers CEO Justin Pascoe says Ofahengaue has always given his best to the club.
“Joe is a very well-liked player and very well respected," said Pascoe.
“We wish Joe and his family all the best with their future, and thank Joe for his efforts over the past two and a half seasons.”
Ofahengaue has played 56 games for Wests Tigers since joining the club in 2021.
weststigerman
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Conveniently for Parra, right before they name their squad this week.
Shame we have to let him go but it's probably for the best given we have some good young prospects available to step into our pack.
We can move some money around and front-load some of our contracts now, while also using some of the saved up funds to help bump up & extend deals for guys like Bula, Tupou, Utoikamanu and To'a.
We can move some money around and front-load some of our contracts now, while also using some of the saved up funds to help bump up & extend deals for guys like Bula, Tupou, Utoikamanu and To'a.
You're under estimating Fonua....
His footwork at the line is better than most at the club.
His ball playing needs work to be a 13 - But he knows that and he's still young...
Did you see the effort he made to get out of the way (And not be an obstruction) on Tupou 2nd try
on the Weekend?
We've had 10+ yr club legends that would have somehow knocked 3 of those defenders over if they were caught in that position.
Fonua is the most likely 13 I see at the club moving forward for the next 2-3 years...
He could be anything - And will cost much less than Schuster.
