Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[jirskyr]

So when do we get an answer on the Manly whizz kids ? Or is that going to drag on for months as well.

Just so everyone can keep their heads clear, the Fainu boys were reported to have been given permission to negotiate with rival clubs 11 calendar days ago.

That's reported to have been given permission, not publicly given permission. Reports are Benji met the pair last Wednesday night, i.e. less than 1 week ago.

 

[bathursttiger1]

So , the dogs needed a 1/2 back one came on the market and bang deal was done . He may not work out but at least they are trying , what do we do NOTHING, they say they have been trying to get a 1/2 in all year but what have they come up with , bugger all , SO what is the point of having a massive war chest of money if u don’t spent it , sexton could have worked out or at least been a back up . I am really sick of us cutting players or moving players on without us getting nothing in

Maybe I’m a bit different but I would be prepared to wait a while to get a good halfback that is going to work out instead of buying a half that might work out (and waste valuable cap money).

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Now that Sexton is heading to belmore perhaps Kyle Flanangan to Concord lol
anyone but Brooks hey

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Fortunately, this isn't the case.... Fainu is seen as our long term 6 prospect.

Sanders is seen as a 7 option. However, the club aren't looking at an inexperienced 7 more so the opposite hence why Pearce, Johnson and Moses have been contacted previously. I understand it, the idea of Sanders and Fainu both getting thrown in the deep end to turn this team around is a dangerous game to play. Much prefer partner Fainu with someone experienced to help with his development and overall team production.

Hunt is still seen as a potential 7 option for 2024 but this is seeming unlikely.

I agree. Two young halves especially with an inexperienced fullback is doing no good for their development or the team's success. Surely we have learnt from 2014/15 with a halves combo of Moses-Brooks. Even Benji & Robbie in 05 needed complementary experience in the spine with Prince & Hodgson.

Who sees Hunt as a potential option? He has said he wants to go back to Queensland. He would cop an absolute hammering as a liar/traitor if he signed with us after what he said for his reasons for leaving the Dragons.

 

[jirskyr]

Bulldogs might be struggling but at least they are trying to improve. We’re just happy to be in the NRL.

Bit of a redundant comment; Bulldogs are doing very many of the things (and committing many of the same errors) that Tigers have done, but they are probably emulating our decision-making circa 2018.

I also think it's silly to say Tigers aren't trying to improve. Both clubs went for Cameron Ciraldo, both clubs competed for Tevita Pangai. Both clubs made big offers to high-profile candidates and missed out; both clubs signed some high-profile candidates. Both clubs recently sacked out-of-favour but experienced coaches.

It's not that Tigers are not trying, they just aren't doing the right things or aren't getting results from the things they've tried.

 

[Tom Shines]

So nofa was the only one that was bad , I do remember on numerous occasions when they went to nofa side , he had to cover 30 - 40 meters, the blokes inside had just given up , NOT saying he was good far from it but please tell the whole story rather than push the hate crap 💩

the whole story…

he should never been signed for 5 years at $500k a year…

the end

 

[tony soprano]

On SEN today it was suggested by the ‘hat’ that tigers are about to “embark on a very aggressive recruitment drive” hopefully it is with quality players willing to say ‘yes’

Aggressive recruitment with no recruitment

 

[Coastie_Tiger]

Now that Sexton is heading to belmore perhaps Kyle Flanangan to Concord lol
anyone but Brooks hey

Genuine question I don't rate Flanagan nor do many people on here or at a few other clubs. But he's been killing it in reggies, so the question is, is he any better than Wakeham? ie would people consider Flanagan as a direct swap for Wakeham?
Perhaps then we could go for a Sanders and give him a year to develop further, with Flanagan as a stop gap for a year IF we can't get anyone better who is more experienced.
All this is assuming we have Fainu done and he will be our 6 next year so we can't have two inexperienced halves paired together next season.

 

[WesternSuburbsBoy]

On SEN today it was suggested by the ‘hat’ that tigers are about to “embark on a very aggressive recruitment drive” hopefully it is with quality players willing to say ‘yes’

More dribble from the fedora wearing clown who can't keep his mouth shut

 

[jirskyr]

On SEN today it was suggested by the ‘hat’ that tigers are about to “embark on a very aggressive recruitment drive” hopefully it is with quality players willing to say ‘yes’

Sounds like Lee is transporting a bunch of angry people down to Centrelink.

 

[bptiger 0]

the whole story…

he should never been signed for 5 years at $500k a year…

the end

Again I agree , but the club offered him the money , just like if ur boss offered u 2 times more , would u knock it back . I doubt it

 

[TIGERPOWER]

Now that Sexton is heading to belmore perhaps Kyle Flanangan to Concord lol
anyone but Brooks hey

Tell us again what brooks did here in 11 years?

 

[loklok]

Now that Sexton is heading to belmore perhaps Kyle Flanangan to Concord lol
anyone but Brooks hey

Not the broken record again

 

[Fingers83]

Lee is suggesting just now - in a public forum on SEN, that we are about to embark on a very aggressive recruitment drive after the previously aggressive recruitment drive netted us rejection from 3 very experienced halfbacks, also very publicly.

KEEP MY CLUBS NAME OUT YO GOD DAMN MOUTH, LEE!

 

[Halbrowne61]

On SEN today it was suggested by the ‘hat’ that tigers are about to “embark on a very aggressive recruitment drive” hopefully it is with quality players willing to say ‘yes’

Pardon my aged ignorance TT,but who is the “hat”, and does he/she have any cred ?

 

[jojo]

Genuine question I don't rate Flanagan nor do many people on here or at a few other clubs. But he's been killing it in reggies, so the question is, is he any better than Wakeham? ie would people consider Flanagan as a direct swap for Wakeham?
Perhaps then we could go for a Sanders and give him a year to develop further, with Flanagan as a stop gap for a year IF we can't get anyone better who is more experienced.
All this is assuming we have Fainu done and he will be our 6 next year so we can't have two inexperienced halves paired together next season.

Been killing it in Reggies as a 9. Dogs have been desperate for a 7 to help Burton, he is been tried many times and he hasn't been it. Pass as a half.

 

[Halbrowne61]

Pardon my aged ignorance TT,but who is the “hat”, and does he/she have any cred ?

Got it now mate, Lee. Didn’t put 2 and 2 together.

 

[hank37w]

On SEN today it was suggested by the ‘hat’ that tigers are about to “embark on a very aggressive recruitment drive” hopefully it is with quality players willing to say ‘yes’

This is going to be interesting, if offering Mitchell Moses and Cameron Munster the family fortune and your first born child wasn't aggressive then I can't wait to see what comes next. 🤣🤣 🤣

He'll probably sign Nofo for another 5 years at a million a year.

 

[Coastie_Tiger]

Been killing it in Reggies as a 9. Dogs have been desperate for a 7 to help Burton, he is been tried many times and he hasn't been it. Pass as a half.

Is he better than Wakeham? Im not advocating us signing him i was asking a hypothetical question, as it stands Wakeham will be our HB next season presuming we resign him.

 

[Fingers83]

Genuine question I don't rate Flanagan nor do many people on here or at a few other clubs. But he's been killing it in reggies, so the question is, is he any better than Wakeham? ie would people consider Flanagan as a direct swap for Wakeham?
Perhaps then we could go for a Sanders and give him a year to develop further, with Flanagan as a stop gap for a year IF we can't get anyone better who is more experienced.
All this is assuming we have Fainu done and he will be our 6 next year so we can't have two inexperienced halves paired together next season.

I wouldn't have him anywhere near the club.
The carry on when he said "This is my house" for scoring a try when his team was down by 28 odd points already against the Sharks tells you all you need to know.

Flop of a human, dud halfback.

I would cop Wakeham 7 days a week over Flanagan.