Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Harvey]

I like this stuff , and all young and getting ready to head into NRL level , Tigers to be a force going forward , as the Rock says , Can you smelll what’s cookin

Their family is set for life. Big money long term deals. Effort and performance is optional

 

[TigerNeddyK]

Sadly, he had 11 years to show that he can play the role the WT need.
His main weapon - his speed - he used it once every 10th blue moon
His short passes were often too hard, and behind the receiver, his short kicks were often too long, and bombs too shallow and presented the basis for the opponent counter attack.

Omg … the torture just never goes away, I was reliving it all as you layed it out.. 11 years of the Tigers Teams general going MIA whenever the battle needed a calm head to ice it for us..the hospital passes, the panicky ball launched at the lead runner just as the lead runner was not in a position to receive it.. the passes behind the man, the wrong option being taken when the block play had actually worked .. the failed touch finders, the slowing the game down when we are the team chasing points.. The quick taps when we are trying to protect a small lead and run the clock down.. The half hearted scoots on the fifth tackle ehen we needed a repeat set.. the slow and predictable passes when we are running the wrong play at the wrong time after a slow play the ball.. The going to the left when the right side has a man down and are shot for numbers.. The tactical chip kicks to the opposition fullback. The constant chip kicks/bomb to the most dangerous player of the opposing back 3, when the chase is lacking prior to the kick even.. The playmaker just not even talking to his runners during a set near the opposition tryline, appearing to disappear when we needed a repeat set…. 11 years of this on repeat on repeat on repeat … Manly … I wish you all the best…. 😎

 

[TigerNeddyK]

I think you hit the nail on the head. Latu will be an exciting signings, but don’t expect much to change for a couple of years. You can’t expect a kid to walk into a NRL side and hit the road running. It’s going to take time and good coaching. On the other hand Manly at full strength should be a good destination for Brooks and I expect him to do well

Brad Fittler did, Laurie Daley did , Darren Lockyer did, Benji Marshall,did , Nathan Cleary did, Kalyn Ponga did, Mundine did , Trent Barret did

 

[liltiger]

Cust reminds me a little of one of my favourite players Lincoln Withers. Not huge skill but tough and plays direct. Not what we need, but good type to have in the squad.

Lincoln Withers had the best tackling tequnique iv ever seen, the only guy to ever drive Sonny Bill backwards, no one has ever come close. That guy knew how to hit.

 

[Coastie_Tiger]

It might already be signed and the club’s just waiting to see if they can get an early swap before they announce it.

That’s what I reckon’s happened anyway.

I don’t know about that he’s contacted for 24 & 25 if he’s signed he’s been released end of story. I’d say most likely they are still thrashing out compensation of some sort and then we probably have to compensate them further for taking TT off our hands earlier 😉

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

I'm praying you are right. If not I'm going to have another breakdown.

Imagine the forum meltdown if that happened followed by Wakeham on a 4yr deal for 700k a season.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

would the Tigers look at Jahrome Luai as a 7 ? off contract end of 2024 ?
could the club look at
7. Luai
6. Fainu

2024 we have AD off contract so that is 600k you can put towards luai

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

would the Tigers look at Jahrome Luai as a 7 ? off contract end of 2024 ?
could the club look at
7. Luai
6. Fainu

No point wasting time on Luai he isn’t going anywhere.

 

[Harvey]

would the Tigers look at Jahrome Luai as a 7 ? off contract end of 2024 ?
could the club look at
7. Luai
6. Fainu

Please god no

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

No point wasting time on Luai he isn’t going anywhere.

without trying you have AD'S 600k you can use

 

[426Tlgerland]

would the Tigers look at Jahrome Luai as a 7 ? off contract end of 2024 ?
could the club look at
7. Luai
6. Fainu

We can’t keep waiting to a new year
coming 21
coming 22
look out Tigers 23
waiting end 24
we need to buy now and start our 100 th re build now and head into 24 with our current solid pack
add
solid Centre
Solid 5/8
Solid 7
solid 14 or Frizell
play Blore rest of year
promote James to Bench
piss Sayfarts off
bleed Da Silva from the bench rest of year , with added match time each week
win lotto
retire
buy a boat , a big boat
fly to Singapore and each Singapore Chilli Mud Crab
👍

 

[TigerNeddyK]

Totally agree that you need specialists centres and can’t keep dumping blokes like Talau and Kapoa there. All I’m saying is the days of Gidley, Lyon and Gasnier creating from the centres are gone. They mainly need to be able to defend and catch and pass. If a centre is in your top 5 highest paid players your cap is way out of whack (with Manu being the only real exception to that).

Also, to say GI and Trell were at their most destructive in the centres is nonsense

No it’s not, GI was almost unstoppable in Origin in the centres with slater and Boyd playing fullback in front of him

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

without trying you have AD'S 600k you can use

We could offer him 1.5m he won’t come here

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

We could offer him 1.5m he won’t come here

probably right

 

[earl]

Imagine the forum meltdown if that happened followed by Wakeham on a 4yr deal for 700k a season.

Mate - there are lines you just shouldn't cross.

 

[earl]

yep.
Oh, except the discussions with the Fainus. And our stance on Schuster. And letting the world know Brooks rejected us. And our pursuit of every off contract experienced halfback and how theyve all rejected us. And leaking that a bunch of our players have been told to look elsewhere.

You make a good point but it's just the reality of footy. Personally I'd prefer some more rumours on here.

 

[Tiger_claws]

Cheers for I didn’t know that just exploring the options out which is limited

I actually like him. And was hoping we had a look. But definitely off this year you would say no. But it could be injury holding him back or just maybe homesick. Look at the difference in Shaun Johnson since going home

 

[TigerNeddyK]

Aloiai was the face of jerseygate. That incident ruined their 2022 season when they were on the cusp of finals.

Aloia is truly and totally dislikable… he is just unpleasant

 

[earl]

Their family is set for life. Big money long term deals. Effort and performance is optional

Let's hope they perform.

 

[Halbrowne61]

You could sign Cameron Munster. Wests Tigers will be Wests Tigers. He would quickly become comfortable in the system that Wests Tigers are. No belief. Bottom dwellers. Sustainability in mediocrity. Hasler is taken, Flanagan is taken, Webster they ditched, Payton they ditched. Whereas a good coach realises your potential aka Melbourne, Dolphins, Broncos etc........ However there is always a silver lining in all things in life...... playing for Wests Tigers gives you 2 great opportunities. 1. Good junior football program and 2. When you make the big time at Wests Tigers - you are on show for the bigger teams in the competition to graduate to.
And an observation from yesterday - Kevin Walters on Ben Hunt after Broncos loss - why would he come to us after that performance?
Damning! Where does that leave Wests Tigers.

Given what's bring mentioned coming over to us and also what is available may as well play shuster at 6. Shuster has played 6 with a lot of these players from SG

Still bottom of the table !!