851
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Hooper would crap his pants if Lee said we are taking legal action against FOX and Hooper, how good would it be
Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion
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Pretty on brand for the Murdoch press tbh.
jirskyr
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Don't listen to hotdogs!
read saints forums, the fans are furious about losing him
Tiger_Fanatic3
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The not-so-secret meeting that could solve the Tigers’ halves dilemma
Is this the moment Wests Tigers halves dramas are resolved?
At about 11am on Thursday, Jayden Sullivan, with his family and agent in tow, took a tour of the Wests Tigers’ COE.
That process began with a not-so-secret meeting at the Tigers’ headquarters at Concord.
Sullivan toured the facilities and met with Tigers powerbrokers as he pondered swapping one struggling joint-venture outfit for another. He met with Tigers CEO Justin Pascoe, chairman Lee Hagipantelis and recruiter Scott Fulton. Coach Tim Sheens and his successor, Benji Marshall, preparing the team for Friday’s clash with South Sydney in Tamworth, weren’t able to meet Sullivan personally.
However, Marshall gave his pitch via Zoom during Sullivan’s 90-minute tour of the facilities. A formal offer is expected to be tabled next week.
“It was a very positive meeting,” said Sullivan’s manager, Mario Tartak.
“Jayden’s excited about exploring his options and the Tigers made a good impression. He was blown away with their Centre of Excellence.”
Sullivan has almost certainly played his last game for the Red V. A hamstring issue has ended his season, the latest in a string of injury dramas that have limited the Wests Illawarra junior to just 27 games. The 21-year-old has shown glimpses of his potential during those appearances, although incoming Dragons coach Shane Flanagan is prepared to cut him loose. (SMH)
The not-so-secret meeting that could solve the Tigers’ halves dilemma
On a sunny Thursday morning, the Wests Tigers rolled out the black, white and golden carpet for potential halves recruit Jayden Sullivan.
I would take 60% of Lattrell any day of the week, he is a 100% top level player and i am certain if you asked any other rugby league club would they want Lattrell in their side, the answer i am sure would be a resounding YES.
twentyforty
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I think we have to take whatever’s available unfortunately. ☹️
tony soprano
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The not-so-secret meeting that could solve the Tigers’ halves dilemma
Is this the moment Wests Tigers halves dramas are resolved?
At about 11am on Thursday, Jayden Sullivan, with his family and agent in tow, took a tour of the Wests Tigers’ COE.
That process began with a not-so-secret meeting at the Tigers’ headquarters at Concord.
Sullivan toured the facilities and met with Tigers powerbrokers as he pondered swapping one struggling joint-venture outfit for another. He met with Tigers CEO Justin Pascoe, chairman Lee Hagipantelis and recruiter Scott Fulton. Coach Tim Sheens and his successor, Benji Marshall, preparing the team for Friday’s clash with South Sydney in Tamworth, weren’t able to meet Sullivan personally.
However, Marshall gave his pitch via Zoom during Sullivan’s 90-minute tour of the facilities. A formal offer is expected to be tabled next week.
“It was a very positive meeting,” said Sullivan’s manager, Mario Tartak.
“Jayden’s excited about exploring his options and the Tigers made a good impression. He was blown away with their Centre of Excellence.”
Sullivan has almost certainly played his last game for the Red V. A hamstring issue has ended his season, the latest in a string of injury dramas that have limited the Wests Illawarra junior to just 27 games. The 21-year-old has shown glimpses of his potential during those appearances, although incoming Dragons coach Shane Flanagan is prepared to cut him loose. (SMH)
The not-so-secret meeting that could solve the Tigers’ halves dilemma
On a sunny Thursday morning, the Wests Tigers rolled out the black, white and golden carpet for potential halves recruit Jayden Sullivan.www.smh.com.au
Hamstring issues is always concerning
Was just told Sezer is coming next year, club option for 2nd year. I'd imagine we get everything across the line and sign Sullivan first then announce Sezer if that's the case.
I don't mind the club option for a 2nd year, if he plays well you definitely keep him on and give Latu that time he needs maybe playing 14 like Ben Barba used to do
I don't mind the club option for a 2nd year, if he plays well you definitely keep him on and give Latu that time he needs maybe playing 14 like Ben Barba used to do
Odessa
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A friend is a long time Dragons member and said he is a organising half with alot of talent said abit like Scott Prince
If we get/have Sezer, Latu Finau, and Sullivan, plus Douhie (out most of next year) for next year that is very good given what we have now imo. All are likely to be on cost controlled/appropriate contracts (from what I’m reading - excluding Douhie). Sezer’s contract would essentially be year to year (perfect). Finau (4years) and Sullivan (presumably) have longer contracts and MASSIVE upside.
I’d take my hat off to the club if they can do this. I don’t think they could have done any better in the circumstances.
Jedi_Tiger
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Sullivan 7 fainu 6 would work pretty well
Jedi_Tiger
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AD is on about 650k, would be good if club could pay that out of this year and look for another player for 2024
weststigerman
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Sezer, Sullivan and Fainu is a pretty good outcome considering what’s available. Sullivan can cover multiple positions if Fainu hits the ground running. The club will need to get ahead of Sullivan’s hamstring issues though so he sees out the season.
As much as Doeuihi is a write off for half of next season I think those 4 are enough.
As much as Doeuihi is a write off for half of next season I think those 4 are enough.
jrtiger
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I completely agree. most clubs allow for three specialist halves in their top 30 with a guy who can play there at a pinch. if everything goes to plan, it will be Sezer, Fainu, Sullivan and Galvin, with Doueihi obviously injured. once these deals are sorted the next priority HAS to be outside backs.
Jedi_Tiger
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they would be better going with
Sullivan
Sezer
Fainu
wakeham
Using Douihie's 650k to go buy a gun centre
Sullivan
Sezer
Fainu
wakeham
Using Douihie's 650k to go buy a gun centre
Coastie_Tiger
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TIGERS SIGNING WARS EXPOSE CLUB’S MISSMANAGEMENT
YOU’VE got to admire Wests Tigers captain Api Koroisau making a return five weeks after suffering a broken jaw to try and help the club avoid a second straight wooden spoon.
Koroisau, 30, has consistently been the Tigers best player all season with his guile and deception out of dummy-half providing the rest of the team with a far superior platform to play off.
In a rare smart play from the Tigers, the club has now extended Koroisau’s contract until the end of 2026 in a bid to provide some much-needed stability to the playing roster.
The only problem? Wests Tigers new head of recruitment Scott Fulton knew nothing about Koroisau being given an additional year on his contract.
Instead it was Tigers CEO Justin Pascoe and soon-to-be head coach Marshall who did the deal.
This is the same CEO who decided it was a good idea to sign Fulton as head of recruitment without consulting Tim Sheens or Marshall a couple of months back.
That’s gone well so far.
And even though Fulton is against signing UK Super League halfback Aidan Sezer from Leeds, Marshall’s agent Matt Desira has now been sent a one-year contract for the ex-Raiders grand final halfback from 2019 to join the Tigers next season.
Is it any wonder the Tigers are all over the shop with management like this?
We keep going back to the late, great Jack Gibson line. Winning starts Monday and winning starts in the front office.
Paddle pop lion CEO Pascoe’s next job should be building a new trophy cabinet to house the back-to-back wooden spoons the Tigers have collected in 2022-23.
He can put it next to the barber shop at the Concord-based club’s Centre of Excellence. In fairness it’s been a Centre of Mediocrity to date.
Spare us the dribble about how well Pascoe’s got the club going on a commercial level. The NRL grant now gifts every club $5 million each year.
So the 17 NRL clubs all start $5 million in the black. By the time you throw in sponsorships and memberships it’s almost impossible to run at a loss.
Api blindside as signing mess exposes Tigers war; Storm stars in Tino bid: Jimmy Brings
Api blindside as signing mess exposes Tigers war; Storm stars in Tino bid: Hoopswww.foxsports.com.au
I take this with a massive pinch of salt considering who its from but if there's truth in it, we've obviously not sorted any issues or learnt from recent mistakes.
Coastie_Tiger
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I don't think its a good look for the club to be paying someone out who's currently injured long term. However someone mentioned earlier maybe we could get creative front load Doueihi this year for most of his contract next season. Downgrade him to a train and trial contract for next season seeing as though he won't be back before round 10 or 12 whenever they are cleared to play and it could open up another roster spot for us.
All while still supporting Doueihi through his rehab, also gives his half a season to see if he's up to an extension (which i wouldnt give) but he could put himself in the shop window for another club or even Rugby.
I agree we need a gun centre thats where i'd be putting his money now.
