Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[crazycat]

Reports this morning that Trevor Cogger's son could be coming home!
It's very emotional.

Jack Cogger seems like an "ok" option.
I am not seeing a lot of points in him. Can kick but not particularly well, yet maybe Benji and Farah can coach him on this.

*usual rant*
WHAT THE HELL DID JASON TAYLOR DO AS COACH FOR US! HE WAS A BLOODY GOOD BOOT IN HIS TIME ONLY SECOND TO HAZEM EL MAZRI. Yet he does not train one kicker and we sucked at kicking. Oh yea Jason pissed off Farah and then turned around to the new players expecting club loyality.
**end usual rant**

I am not seeing a great half in Cogger, we need someone.

 

[Kelce68]

In the final paragraph - yes. I haven't got my glasses on hence I'm mangling the names ...

Ok, all good. Just wanted to clarify.

I haven't heard anybody make a comparison between the two. Particularly as they play different positions and are at different stages of their career.

You'd have him though. Every day ending in Y.

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

How does the Roosters have cap space??

Look Roosters are preparing a major clean-out of about 11+ players this season.

Sam Walker has been dumped for a number of weeks, unable to retain his spot.

Whilst Walker is under contract for 2024 & beyond, he could also be moved on sooner rather than later. Sam is out of favour at the Roosters.

I would be splashing a descent offer to Walker is roughly on $700,000 a year.

 

[thegbone]

Lam has played very well. The only knock against him is we've no idea how he performs in big games

Well he’ll be fine here then

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Look Roosters are preparing a major clean-out of about 11+ players this season.

Sam Walker has been dumped for a number of weeks, unable to retain his spot.

Whilst Walker is under contract for 2024 & beyond, he could also be moved on sooner rather than later. Sam is out of favour at the Roosters.

I would be splashing a descent offer to Walker is roughly on $700,000 a year.

So many dominos to fall.

I wonder what the ranking of halves that we're targeting is. Can anyone sneak a look at Scott Fulton's whiteboard?

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

I reckon keys for Benji & Fulton's recruitment are the leadership qualities & cultural impact of the player and age that fits in with our pathways model.

Look at the likes of Api, Klemmer, Bateman, Papalii ... all professionals who bring a high standard to training & gamedays.

 

[TigerVinnie]

Look Roosters are preparing a major clean-out of about 11+ players this season.

Sam Walker has been dumped for a number of weeks, unable to retain his spot.

Whilst Walker is under contract for 2024 & beyond, he could also be moved on sooner rather than later. Sam is out of favour at the Roosters.

I would be splashing a descent offer to Walker is roughly on $700,000 a year.

Big watch this space coming. Interesting thought, Brook's manager probably wanted to go to market knowing he would be the only established half available with a few clubs needing one, suddenly a few weeks later Hunt comes onto the scene and he is now the preferred signing. Throw in a potential situation with Walker at the Roosters - suddenly Brook's can no longer price himself on supply and demand as there are two arguably better players available.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Shock club enters running for Ben Hunt’s signature​

“The left-field surprise contender that has emerged this morning is the Sydney Roosters,” Hooper said.

“The Chooks had a gutsy win over the Knights on Saturday and as this news began to reverberate around the game, powerbrokers at the Roosters immediately began to have those conversations how they could possibly fit Hunt into their roster Hooper said".

“There are three ongoing clubs that are monitoring this situation closely, the Roosters, the Titans & the Bulldogs".

More to come (DT)

It looks as if Tigers may have pulled out...

Roosters this year and Titans 2024 for hunt

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Big watch this space coming. Interesting thought, Brook's manager probably wanted to go to market knowing he would be the only established half available with a few clubs needing one, suddenly a few weeks later Hunt comes onto the scene and he is now the preferred signing. Throw in a potential situation with Walker at the Roosters - suddenly Brook's can no longer price himself on supply and demand as there are two arguably better players available.

then Brooks probably stays

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Hey guys working continually on my own pathways depth project. Be interested in your thoughts if you keep a close eye on our junior rep & JF matches.

The post is here in the Pathways folder: https://weststigersforum.com/threads/juniors-pathways-general-discussion.34440/post-1801474

 

[DJG]

Look Roosters are preparing a major clean-out of about 11+ players this season.

Sam Walker has been dumped for a number of weeks, unable to retain his spot.

Whilst Walker is under contract for 2024 & beyond, he could also be moved on sooner rather than later. Sam is out of favour at the Roosters.

I would be splashing a descent offer to Walker is roughly on $700,000 a year.

Walker's knee is injured, if not he'd most likely be in.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

then Brooks probably stays

I posted earlier Jedi that Brooks' if he stays on a slightly upgraded offer will be near the figure he received last contract without the backloading for previous years. I don't understand all the fuss and some of the names mentioned Cogger, Sezer, Austin, Schneider are in ESL or NSW Cup for a reason.

If the club were to splash the cash on a player like Welsby, retain Brooks and pick up a consistent NRL half type that would be a great outcome.

 

[earl]

If the club were to splash the cash on a player like Welsby, retain Brooks and pick up a consistent NRL half type that would be a great outcome.

I am definitely not disagreeing with you but how likely is this to happen ? We could end up with Hunt and Welsby or Hunt and Brooks or Brooks and Welsby but we could also end up with Wakeham and Doueihi.

 

[balmain boy]

Hunt wants a QLD move and is wife wants to be nearer to her parents, and the strong rumour is that he could end up at the gold coast Titans sooner than later.

Pretty sure everyone was screaming the same about Munster. Didn't turn out that way. Same with the Cheese.

 

[balmain boy]

Shock club enters running for Ben Hunt’s signature​

“The left-field surprise contender that has emerged this morning is the Sydney Roosters,” Hooper said.

“The Chooks had a gutsy win over the Knights on Saturday and as this news began to reverberate around the game, powerbrokers at the Roosters immediately began to have those conversations how they could possibly fit Hunt into their roster Hooper said".

“There are three ongoing clubs that are monitoring this situation closely, the Roosters, the Titans & the Bulldogs".

More to come (DT)

It looks as if Tigers may have pulled out...

As if you'd listen to pooper. There are at least half a dozen clubs interested in him. Of course we're one of them. What his priorities are will determine whom he seriously considers

 

[hank37w]

Abdull has an absolutely LETHAL boot. He punts the ball as high and as accurately as Matt Burton and his short yardage kicks are a nightmare to deal with. He's a bit of a late developer but since he nailed down his shirt he's been nothing short of excellent. The only question is - how well does he handle pressure in big games because Hull KR hardly play in any.

Abdull would be fine, Wests Tigers don't play in any big games either.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

I am definitely not disagreeing with you but how likely is this to happen ? We could end up with Hunt and Welsby or Hunt and Brooks or Brooks and Welsby but we could also end up with Wakeham and Doueihi.

The retention of Brooks is achievable imo but the chances of acquiring Hunt are slim. I would like Hunt but the Dragons are unlikely to release him and even if they do, he would more than likely be headed to Qld. We do have cash and as you know it is the international language. I'd love to have Welsby at WTs as he is just the type of player we need with a great attitude.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

I posted earlier Jedi that Brooks' if he stays on a slightly upgraded offer will be near the figure he received last contract without the backloading for previous years. I don't understand all the fuss and some of the names mentioned Cogger, Sezer, Austin, Schneider are in ESL or NSW Cup for a reason.

If the club were to splash the cash on a player like Welsby, retain Brooks and pick up a consistent NRL half type that would be a great outcome.

if we do keep Brooks you need that dynamic 6 to partner him. If we can't get Fainu which I doubt manly release, then Welsby as a 6 could work or Dodd and play brooks as a 6.
We just cant run with
Brooks
and
Cogger, Clune, wakeham, Schneider, type player they are all not thenstandard we need.

 

[Wiz]

Brooks is far from a perfect half but he’s better than almost all the alternative half options being discussed for the next 2 years. We need to re-sign him. Doing so won’t preclude us from getting a Hunt, Welsby etc. We could have both.

 

[Lukic]

Averillo off to the Dolphins. $400k per year reportedly.

I feel we could've matched that. Would've been handy. Better option than Talau, Kepaoa and Naden for sure.