bathursttiger1
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I like your mistake of his name.đ
Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion
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Red88_Tiger
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Unfortunately many good players are not very bright when it comes to these matters
bathursttiger1
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Apparently broke his ankle and we thought it wouldnât be the same after that so they never re-signed him.
Red88_Tiger
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Wonder if they are thinking about another swap with a half like harry grant deal
Donât think sheenâs would be a fan though
Enables you to shake the tree come November 1
Donât think sheenâs would be a fan though
Enables you to shake the tree come November 1
Well we canât select either of those guys next year so itâs kind of irrelevant.
Is he a better option than Brandon Wakeham? Is he better than no one?
He wouldnât be my first choice but we are quickly running out of options.
Samuelas running style is very upright atm doesnât have the upper body bulk to get away with it , will have though
Tore85
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Why does he show the ball each hit up like he is going to pass? Just tuck it and run son!
Masterton
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I predict we highball them and still miss out.
Tiger Tail
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By experienced does Tim mean old and looking for a pension payout so will take our offer?
He does have a far superior kicking and passing game to those we have here at the moment
Tiger_claws
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If he went on the open market we would be the only club interested. Outside of the Souths system he is just another plodder. I havenât seen anything from him to say he is far superior to what we have. Just my opinion but he wouldnât improve us one bit
tony soprano
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What's the latest badel article saying on Croft?
Another plodder you think , how many of our halves would make the grade at Souths??
The Courier-Mail
NRL 2023 Market Watch: Wests Tigers zero in on Brodie Croft as Luke Brooks replacement
MARKET WATCH: The Wests Tigers may have found the solution to their halfback woes. But there remains an obstacle in the way.Peter Badel
July 14, 2023 - 11:45AM
Former Broncos playmaker Brodie Croft is open to returning to the NRL after holding talks with Benji Marshall to rescue the Wests Tigers next season.
Croft celebrated his 26th birthday on Friday and incoming Tigers coach Marshall has given the halfback an NRL gift by expressing interest in the halfback wearing the Tigers No.7 jumper for 2024 and beyond.
This masthead can reveal the Tigers can secure Croft if they pay a $150,000 transfer fee to his current club Salford in the English Super League.
The embattled Tigers are on the lookout for playmaking options following Luke Brooksâ impending departure to Manly next season and Croft is one of several names on Benjiâs hitlist.
The Tigers have also discussed a potential homecoming for Jock Madden, who joined the Broncos this season after failing to unseat Brooks over the past two seasons at the joint-venture club.
Croft has signed a seven-year deal with Salford until 2030, but can activate a get-out clause to return to the NRL at the end of this season.
Croftâs manager Chris Orr confirmed the rejuvenated playmaker would not rule out an Australian resurrection at the Tigers after he was sounded out last year by a number of NRL clubs.
âBrodie will seriously consider a return to the NRL moving forward,â said Orr of PSM.
ââCroftyâ had the Titans and Dragons chasing him to return late last year, but at that stage, the timing wasnât right.
âHis running game and short-kicking game has been outstanding in the Super League and I and Brodie believe his best football is in front of him.â
Croftâs NRL career appeared over after a turbulent stint under Anthony Seibold at the Broncos.
Blooded by Storm coach Craig Bellamy as a successor to Cooper Cronk, Croft played 39 games for Melbourne before shifting to the Broncos, where he played 26 matches between 2020-21.
But after struggling with the pressures of performing at underachieving glamour club the Broncos, Croft was granted an early release to start afresh in the Super League.
The playmaker has proved a sensation in England, steering Salford to the finals last season and winning the prestigious Man of Steel going - Super Leagueâs equivalent of the NRLâs Dally M Medal.
Croft carved up for the Red Devils, scoring seven tries, posting 25 try assists and amassing 83 tackle busts and 23 line breaks to help Salford to the finals.
Marshall believes a wiser and more mature Croft can return to the NRL to provide some direction for the strife-torn Tigers as they plan for life after Brooks.
Madden is another option. The former Australian Schoolboys ace is contracted to the Broncos for another year and while the Tigers have sounded him out, Maddenâs preference is to stay at Brisbane.
The Broncos are aware of interest in Madden and have kicked-off talks on an extension to keep the 23-year-old at Red Hill until the end of 2026.
hammertime
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The more croft is talked about, the more I'm ok with it. The transfer fee is fine as it doesn't come into the cap.
We just need to find a good 5/8th to partner him. Hopefully the door on latu isn't closed
We just need to find a good 5/8th to partner him. Hopefully the door on latu isn't closed
Tore85
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Cant believe this. Surely not, $150k behind just to get him? C'MON! These guys do this and prooves they are crazy and no good at doing business.
His only issue now would be paying more tax - he has two incomes!
Tigers_Wests
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If Croft is target number 1, then the 150K transfer fee should be paid. Doesn't impact our Salary Cap and we are supposedly in a good financial position off the field.
Roar_Power
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Croft, Fainu and Sanders would at least provide some competition and depth in the halves
WesternSuburbsBoy
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If we're going to get Croft I honestly would've just preferred if we re-signed Brooks. They're basically the same player with the same strengths & weaknesses.
