Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion
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Release Talau for Fainu & sign Sexton immediately that gives us a 6 & 7.
Then keep chasing a an experienced/solid half.
Coastie_Tiger
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Haven't seen a lot of Sexton but seems solid everytime i've seen him, although ive never paid him a heap of attention.
BlackWhiteGold
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Latest SMH story by Chammas
Future Wests Tigers head coach Benji Marshall has informed new recruitment boss Scott Fulton that he is not interested in making a bold play for rising Manly playmaker Josh Schuster.
It comes as Manly and the Wests Tigers finalise an immediate swap deal that will see Tommy Talau depart the Tigers midway through the final year of his deal to link up with the Sea Eagles.
In return, the Tigers will receive highly regarded young playmaker Latu Fainu, which the Tigers hope could also yield the signature of his older brother, Samuela.
While a deal is yet to be finalised, both Latu Fainu and Tommy Talau were rested from the lower grades this weekend in preparation for the likely swap.
Marshall’s lack of interest in Schuster comes as Manly offered the five-eighth a new three-year deal to keep him on the Northern Beaches, almost guaranteeing that he will remain at the Sea Eagles.
Fulton, who was recently signed by the Tigers to oversee the club’s recruitment, has a close connection with Schuster having lured him to Manly as a teenager.
He had told club officials that he had the relationship with Schuster to entice him to the Tigers if they wanted to pursue his signature.
However, Marshall, who will take charge of the club as Tim Sheens’ successor in 2025, has told the club that Schuster is not the answer to the Tigers’ halves dilemma.
The club has been keeping a close eye on Schuster’s form over the past couple of months and, in line with the advice of Marshall, have decided against pursuing the hulking playmaker.
Meanwhile, Daine Laurie is set for an NRL recall when the Tigers head north to face the Cowboys on Saturday.
Laurie hasn’t played in the NRL since round four, losing his fullback spot to boom rookie Jahream Bula. He will now get a shot at the No.6 jersey in the absence of Luke Brooks.
Laurie has recently been offered deals to link up with Super League clubs Warrington and Leeds.
The 23-year-old has opted against taking them up and will be given the chance to prove his worth when the Tigers square off with the Cowboys in Townsville.
Laurie, who joined the club from the Panthers in 2020, is off contract at the end of the season and will now get a chance to prove he is worthy of a new deal.
He was meant to play for the Tigers in their last game however a concussion in NSW Cup prevented him from partnering Brandon Wakeham in the halves. The pair are expected to combine this weekend.
Future Wests Tigers head coach Benji Marshall has informed new recruitment boss Scott Fulton that he is not interested in making a bold play for rising Manly playmaker Josh Schuster.
It comes as Manly and the Wests Tigers finalise an immediate swap deal that will see Tommy Talau depart the Tigers midway through the final year of his deal to link up with the Sea Eagles.
In return, the Tigers will receive highly regarded young playmaker Latu Fainu, which the Tigers hope could also yield the signature of his older brother, Samuela.
While a deal is yet to be finalised, both Latu Fainu and Tommy Talau were rested from the lower grades this weekend in preparation for the likely swap.
Marshall’s lack of interest in Schuster comes as Manly offered the five-eighth a new three-year deal to keep him on the Northern Beaches, almost guaranteeing that he will remain at the Sea Eagles.
Fulton, who was recently signed by the Tigers to oversee the club’s recruitment, has a close connection with Schuster having lured him to Manly as a teenager.
He had told club officials that he had the relationship with Schuster to entice him to the Tigers if they wanted to pursue his signature.
However, Marshall, who will take charge of the club as Tim Sheens’ successor in 2025, has told the club that Schuster is not the answer to the Tigers’ halves dilemma.
The club has been keeping a close eye on Schuster’s form over the past couple of months and, in line with the advice of Marshall, have decided against pursuing the hulking playmaker.
Meanwhile, Daine Laurie is set for an NRL recall when the Tigers head north to face the Cowboys on Saturday.
Laurie hasn’t played in the NRL since round four, losing his fullback spot to boom rookie Jahream Bula. He will now get a shot at the No.6 jersey in the absence of Luke Brooks.
Laurie has recently been offered deals to link up with Super League clubs Warrington and Leeds.
The 23-year-old has opted against taking them up and will be given the chance to prove his worth when the Tigers square off with the Cowboys in Townsville.
Laurie, who joined the club from the Panthers in 2020, is off contract at the end of the season and will now get a chance to prove he is worthy of a new deal.
He was meant to play for the Tigers in their last game however a concussion in NSW Cup prevented him from partnering Brandon Wakeham in the halves. The pair are expected to combine this weekend.
Canadian Club
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If we manage to swap Talau for Fainu, that is a huge coop for the Club.
Talau from all reports was leaving at the end of season anyway, so we would be giving up 10 games of Talau for our future 5/8.
Talau from all reports was leaving at the end of season anyway, so we would be giving up 10 games of Talau for our future 5/8.
TigersFan101
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Hopefully if all goes to PLAN our future spine in a few years could be Bula, Large, Fainu and Da Silva
I say fainu at 7 in a few years because he’s been playing the 7 role for manly KOE
I say fainu at 7 in a few years because he’s been playing the 7 role for manly KOE
Harvey
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& would prevent that muppet from ever being selected in first grade again regardless of how much Sheens seems to love him
Hey one and all
For what it’s worth… just been to qcup game wynnum v Redcliffe. Yes wynnum got up 28-26.
Jock madden is the seagulls 7. He had a pretty good game to be brutally honest, defence has improved, short kicking game good.
Josh Rogers - 6. Another very good game , he and madden combined really well.
Rogers is the one to sign - hell take both.
He’s currently in broncos top 30, aged 26. Just like Cody walker.
He’s a good player, often directed madden where to be .
That mariner…. He’s a goodun. Broncos gain by losing Herbie.
For what it’s worth… just been to qcup game wynnum v Redcliffe. Yes wynnum got up 28-26.
Jock madden is the seagulls 7. He had a pretty good game to be brutally honest, defence has improved, short kicking game good.
Josh Rogers - 6. Another very good game , he and madden combined really well.
Rogers is the one to sign - hell take both.
He’s currently in broncos top 30, aged 26. Just like Cody walker.
He’s a good player, often directed madden where to be .
That mariner…. He’s a goodun. Broncos gain by losing Herbie.
Unless Laurie proves to be amazing as a 5/8 I’m assuming we’ll see Fainu in first grade relatively soon. Right now we seem to be getting by far the better deal here.
I’ll pretend to know large is 👍
teddy23
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Latu deal is done….
Coastie_Tiger
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Man, I know nothing about Latu - but I'm so excited, based on what others are saying about him.
Need an experienced half to go along with him now and we would instantly be a much better team.
Swap for Talau too, what business!! Still think Talau can come good but we ran out of patience a decade ago.
Need an experienced half to go along with him now and we would instantly be a much better team.
Swap for Talau too, what business!! Still think Talau can come good but we ran out of patience a decade ago.
earl
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I'll wait until it's official but this sounds really positive for us.
Wounded_magpie
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My Mrs is an avid Manly supporter. She is absolutely shattered. She has been watching Latu develop through all the junior reps and rates him highly .
Kelce68
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Make no mistake, if the club gets Latu Fainu, it is one of, if not the biggest, external junior signing in club history.
You wanted a circuit breaker?
He would be it.
You wanted a circuit breaker?
He would be it.
First time I'll be happy that Buzz was right
tony soprano
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Source?
WesternSuburbsBoy
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I’ve been hammering management but swapping Talau for Latu Fainu…. wow fair fkn play because we literally have the two best kids in that age group now with TDS & Fainu. Fainu & Feledy also formed a deadly combo in the Manly junior system so hopefully we see that come to fruition in first grade.
Harvey
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We already picked up our late developing Qld cup superstar, Tony Pellow.
Any day now
