Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Red88_Tiger]

Why? They kicked Luke Brooks out which everyone was screaming for. Same level of planning as some muppets on here.

Wouldn’t surprise me if management aren’t canvassing social media

 

[das tigers]

Am I the only that thinks an 18 year old five-eighth and a 20 year old halfback would be a disaster in 2024?

I wouldn't be calling it a day in a 30 man squad on 2 young halves.I'd be still stocking up. In our current situation I do believe the best youth is what will get us out doldrums.

 

[Eternal Tiger]

Why? They kicked Luke Brooks out which everyone was screaming for. Same level of planning as some muppets on here.

They haven't replaced him yet, is it even a positive?

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

A bit of a digression. Apart from Latu & Samuela Fainu, there isn't anyone else in Manly's top 30 that Fulton could recruit from his old club (except Paseka but I think he's a marshmallow) that may become available.

Looking at lower grades, I wonder whether he'll go for SG Ball halfback Tyler Bunting who made the Junior Blues squad this year. Could form a halves partnership with Iverson Matai in JF next season.

Other than him, I would try to bring across Jake Toby on a NSW Cup contract only (dynamic fullback who would offer more than Ogden, Camroux & Peni). His experience would help this team also.

Any others?

 

[LeichhardtTiger]

Don't forget Kelma Tuilagi as well.

Kelma? Who is he, I forget?

 

[Eternal Tiger]

I think it was a couple things....
They tested his loyalty, And tried to crab back some money they paid him....
What they didn't factor in he was over it, And sick of being our whipping boy....

Furthermore,
Like most of the morons on here, They didn't think there'd be a market for a 200 game half in the NRL.....
They were very wrong - All of them!!

On the upside - The Morons here will be happy, Apparently no one in the ESL wants Austin either....
Sign him up

Possibly a result of Recruitment and Coaches not being on the same train of thought.

 

[balmain boy]

Why the hell has he waited this long to meet with him , this should have been done ages ago, he should be here now , if manly are letting him go . Watch one of the other teams come in and get the deal done in hours not like us who take weeks or months

You realise he's only be available to talk to other clubs for about 5 days now. We couldn't make him an offer earlier and who says he wants to rush things? We don't get to dictate things...

 

[balmain boy]

A bit of a digression. Apart from Latu & Samuela Fainu, there isn't anyone else in Manly's top 30 that Fulton could recruit from his old club (except Paseka but I think he's a marshmallow) that may become available.

Looking at lower grades, I wonder whether he'll go for SG Ball halfback Tyler Bunting who made the Junior Blues squad this year. Could form a halves partnership with Iverson Matai in JF next season.

Other than him, I would try to bring across Jake Toby on a NSW Cup contract only (dynamic fullback who would offer more than Ogden, Camroux & Peni). His experience would help this team also.

Any others?

Toby is too small for first grade. He's the same size as mighty mouse

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Pay what it takes to get George Williams at WTs. ESL contracts are not as lucrative now and we could afford him. He's a great player with the same spirit as Bateman.

 

[Telltails]

I think it was a couple things....
They tested his loyalty, And tried to crab back some money they paid him....
What they didn't factor in he was over it, And sick of being our whipping boy....

Furthermore,
Like most of the morons on here, They didn't think there'd be a market for a 200 game half in the NRL.....
They were very wrong - All of them!!

On the upside - The Morons here will be happy, Apparently no one in the ESL wants Austin either....
Sign him up

Brooks wanted out last year. Sheens and Benji have consistently backed him. He wanted/s out and his manager was always going to find a club for him.
If he was committed to the club they could have negotiated but he was clearly not interested.
He may have been the best option we had, if he wanted to be at the club but he was never an option if he had already checked out.

 

[The-moP]

Don't forget Kelma Tuilagi as well.

That’s really bad .. 6 Tigers in the Bald Eagles line up .. Pasaki, Aloiai, Tuilagi, Woods, Brooks, and Talau.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Whilst it is frustrating our lack of recruitment for '24 thus far & hoping we are building to some big announcements very soon, it is also frustrating our lack of retention news atm.

Other clubs are announcing extensions etc but we have announced bugger all since Jahream Bula.

Charlie Staines is one who is off-contract that I would like to club to extend. He is arguably our best winger at the moment & best backup fullback.

Then off-contract in 2024 are (in order of my priority to extend):

Starford T'oa
Junior Tupou
Alex Twal
Shawn Blore
Sione Fainu

Also off-contract in '24 who I wouldn't look to extend are Asu Kepaoa, Jake Simpkin, Rua Ngatikaura & Adam Doueihi.

I'd give a bit longer for Brandon Tumeth & Triston Reilly to warrant extensions.

Stefano & Api have mutual options for '25 but I'd be looking at locking Stef in for more years & Ap for at least '25.

It would be great to see over the next few weeks, extensions for Starford T'oa, Junior Tupou & Stefano Utoikamanu at the very least.

 

[jrtiger]

Pay what it takes to get George Williams at WTs. ESL contracts are not as lucrative now and we could afford him. He's a great player with the same spirit as Bateman.

he's just signed a 3 year deal with Warrington to stay there, one of the most expensive deals in Super League history. there is no way he comes back to Australia any time soon.

 

[Yossarian]

A bit of a digression. Apart from Latu & Samuela Fainu, there isn't anyone else in Manly's top 30 that Fulton could recruit from his old club (except Paseka but I think he's a marshmallow) that may become available.

Looking at lower grades, I wonder whether he'll go for SG Ball halfback Tyler Bunting who made the Junior Blues squad this year. Could form a halves partnership with Iverson Matai in JF next season.

Other than him, I would try to bring across Jake Toby on a NSW Cup contract only (dynamic fullback who would offer more than Ogden, Camroux & Peni). His experience would help this team also.

Any others?

Not really across Manly lower grade talent but Scott Fulton's job has to involve much more than attempting to recruit kids from one source.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Toby is too small for first grade. He's the same size as mighty mouse

Just NSW Cup contract to play fullback when we don't have a top 30 or dev player for fullback. We need to sure up our experience and ability in NSW Cup players too.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Not really across Manly lower grade talent but Scott Fulton's job has to involve much more than attempting to recruit kids from one source.

I agree but if he can't tap into talent where he had spent the past decade, Houston we have a problem.

 

[Yossarian]

I agree but if he can't tap into talent where he had spent the past decade, Houston we have a problem.

Not really, there are a lot more variables than whether they like Uncle Scotty.

 

[TopTiger]

Kelma? Who is he, I forget?

Second rower from last year that the Tigers previously signed from the Storm, he started the year in Manly's top side but has been injured now for a number of weeks.

 

[bathursttiger1]

No they didn’t. They couldn’t agree if they actually wanted him or not so they offered a non-competitive offer and again came away looking looking like exactly what they are, morons.

A non competitive offer so close to the same amount that Manly offered

 

[TopTiger]

I know his name has come up previously but Kayal Iro the 2022 NSW Cup player of the year is currently looking for a new club given his pathway at the Sharks is limited, may be a good centre signing.