Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Tiger-ferret]

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.

I tend to agree but depends on how much we offer him. Brooks signed for 700 at manly I think so if Croft is 500 off the cap then I’m all for it. If similar amounts then we are not any better off other than a change of scenery.

 

[weststigerman]

It would be monumental turn around if Croft suddenly could play at NRL level consistently given he’ll be doing it at the club with the least quality around him.

 

[earl]

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.

Brooks is probably better but that ship has sailed. We need options. Croft is an option. Sanders/Fainu are other options. We need to sign at least 2 halves and pray some of them perform.

 

[Cheffo]

btw how is feledy not in first grade ?????

Because he can’t tackle

 

[diedpretty]

So in summary from rumours in recent days, we are in talks with:

- Fainu brothers
- Ethan Sanders (only that it would be remiss of us not to be in talks)
- Aidan Sezer
- Brodie Croft
- Brayden Trindall (although Sharks have denied a release)
- Jeral Skelton (apparently signed)

Anyone else?

97% of people make stuff up on the intern

justin holbrook

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Australian Schoolboy secures top 30 spot with Tigers for 2025

A week after being named to the Australian Under 18 Schoolboys team, Luke Laulilii has been awarded a top 30 spot for the 2025 season with the Wests Tigers.

www.zerotackle.com

Zero Tackle confirm that Luke Laulilii will be on a development contract next season upgraded into top 30 in 2025.

We know that Lachlan Galvin & Justin Feledy are top 30 in 2024.

I would presume Tallyn Da Silva & Chris Faagutu will be top 30 also next season & Kit Laulilii possibly dev contract the upgrade like his brother. Jordan Miller may be the same.

So I imagine we won't be doing much external recruitment unless there is a massive cull at the end of this season.

 

[tony soprano]

Because he can’t tackle

Plays like a forward ay.. bit on the slow side for a centre. Very strong tho.

 

[tony soprano]

Australian Schoolboy secures top 30 spot with Tigers for 2025

A week after being named to the Australian Under 18 Schoolboys team, Luke Laulilii has been awarded a top 30 spot for the 2025 season with the Wests Tigers.

www.zerotackle.com

Zero Tackle confirm that Luke Laulilii will be on a development contract next season upgraded into top 30 in 2025.

We know that Lachlan Galvin & Justin Feledy are top 30 in 2024.

I would presume Tallyn Da Silva & Chris Faagutu will be top 30 also next season & Kit Laulilii possibly dev contract the upgrade like his brother. Jordan Miller may be the same.

So I imagine we won't be doing much external recruitment unless there is a massive cull at the end of this season.

From the WT website. Hopefully we lock up heath mason.

Rising stars give glimpse to the future

We take a look at some of Wests Tigers brightest young stars following Thursday night's Under 19s men's and women's State of Origin.

www.weststigers.com.au

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Lachlan Lam: Leigh Leopards coach provides latest on future of Papua New Guinea superstar

Leigh Leopards head coach Adrian Lam says that the future of star player and son Lachlan Lam is set to be confirmed in the near future.

www.loverugbyleague.com

I think our Super League due diligence includes Croft, Sezer, Lachlan Lam & Mitchell Pearce.

Jock Madden, Jack Cogger & Braydon Trindall (if he can secure a release) in the frame from NRL.

It would be remiss of us not to look into Blake Taafe, Talatau Amone (pending court hearing), Luke Metcalf & Te Maire Martin, pending how we go with Latu Fainu.

The other one that could come into the frame is Ezra Mam for 2025 (however unlikely it seems).

 

[Joelcainenumber1fan]

Because he can’t tackle

No excuse most our side can’t tackle

 

[Don Kershane]

No excuse most our side can’t tackle

Not a problem-we've hired a tripping coach for next year.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Not a problem-we've hired a tripping coach for next year.

It's all about on-field comms. For example, when a 19 stone bememoth is running at you like you have a target on your forehead, yell to the player inside of you "he's yours" and get out of the way - very quickly.

 

[PabloX]

How did we get rid of Grant Mayer?

 

[Tiger Tail]

Because he can’t tackle

He’s learnt from the best.

 

[Pbulk]

Croft is a 5/8 rather than a genuine half, would need a Trindall or Ilias to work with him. Not a fan of Ilias if I'm being honest though too many mistakes in his game. If Tanah Boyd becomes available he should be priority number one

 

[Tiger_claws]

Another plodder you think , how many of our halves would make the grade at Souths??

Absolute plodder. You take him out of Souths and put him in our side and he Is another one we will talking smack about.

 

[ezybro]

hope everyone’s Friday has been as good as it can be, we been looking at signing anyone?
what’s the go with the fainu’s?

 

[lathami]

Nows the time to strike Hodgson out for para rest of the year! Swap the hooker Simpkin now to para for early release of Sanders to us. The year has gone, get players now with what top teams need for this season. Para need a back up hooker we need a half, make it happen!

 

[TigerNeddyK]

No way Ilias would come here. The story I read was that he was a junior here who got injured, and we basically said he wasn't worth rehabilitating. That's insulting.

Pascoe?

 

[Merlot]

Pascoe?

dont know.but Ilias;s father said he wouldnt spit on WT if they caught fire