Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[earl]

Acknowledging the short comings of the forwards does not absolve blame from the halves and backs. Our halves and backline have not been playing anywhere above reserve grade standard all season. They are clearly the weakest part of our side. Nor does our backs being terrible make our forwards above average.

Nailed it.

 

[Tom Shines]

Another guy that journos had leaving who has uttered the magic words "I love this club".
I thought all the players wanted to leave. I keep reading that here.

I wonder what they ( the club) are waiting for then ? He seems to have much more upside than others that have been signed already ?

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

you realise players… even premiership winning ones… tend to deteriorate as they get older right?

It doesnt need to be a comparison with Sezer ( whom I hope doesn’t come to the club as you originally aluded to)… how is the 2024 version of Townsend going to move this team forward and compliment the existing players in the team?

I dont think he does

It seems you are suggesting that the main criteria is that he is available … if that is how they are going to pick their next half then we are in trouble ( again)

I think you under-estimate the value of someone of Chad's experience & success both on and off the field. Maybe it's coincidence but some players take a winning mentality with them.

I'm not saying he will be a world beater but someone who can direct our backline, work in well with Api for possibly 2 seasons & mentor our young guys coming through. Again maybe a coincidence (and yes other factors involved) but Dearden has really blossomed since uniting with Chad.

In saying this, I would much rather George Williams if this was at all a possibility.

 

[Tom Shines]

I think you under-estimate the value of someone of Chad's experience & success both on and off the field. Maybe it's coincidence but some players take a winning mentality with them.

I'm not saying he will be a world beater but someone who can direct our backline, work in well with Api for possibly 2 seasons & mentor our young guys coming through. Again maybe a coincidence (and yes other factors involved) but Dearden has really blossomed since uniting with Chad.

In saying this, I would much rather George Williams if this was at all a possibility.

We will agree to disagree on Townsend ,,, he would be a terrible buy IMO

 

[liltiger]

Because Christchurch is the racism capital of New Zealand. It's even in their name, 'Crusade', based on the middle-age crusades which were racist at their core.

If their first wasn't an invasion into Europe there never would have been a crusade. It's was a retaliatory defensive war. The crusades were launched after the caliphate had conquered Spain then made their way through France before being turned back. Then the European armies made their way into the middle east. Nothing racist about it. I doubt if China invaded you would just hand your home over to them.

 

[851]

Are u lot gone mad or what , that’s at exactly what we should do , but the dumb shit that run the tigers would rather sign sezer at $700,000 .
So the next person on this forum who comes up with great ideas , will be banned for 1 week and sent to PASCO office to observe, the way u don’t do things . 🥴

Sezar is not signing for $700k, the figure was $350k

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

If their first wasn't an invasion into Europe there never would have been a crusade. It's was a retaliatory defensive war. The crusades were launched after the caliphate had conquered Spain then made their way through France before being turned back. Then the European armies made their way into the middle east. Nothing racist about it. I doubt if China invaded you would just hand your home over to them.

Just ask Captain Cook.

 

[liltiger]

Just ask Captain Cook.

Helped to create the best country in the world. With the best team in the world. Our might Wests Tigers

 

[tony soprano]

Bulldogs recruitment seems endless .
Begins for this year with Kikau , Mahoney , Addo Carr , Burton ,Burns Tevita Pangai ,Perham and now on to Sutton , Crichton, Salmon , Taafe ,Xerri , Liam Knight Sexton ,Oloapu ,Pele
How on earth do they do it ?
Wests Tigers started the year with replacing Garner , Musgrove , Liddle ,Tuilagi and a few more with Klemm ,Api , IPaps and Bateman which was a bit of an upgrade but its not even close to what the dogs are doing
I'm positive I've forgotten a few dogs recruits on top of the 16 I've listed .
We are dead last and main reason is our roster sucks
We hire a " Master Recruiter " called Fulton ( who bags Benji )
Its been months now and we've got a couple of youngsters with little or no NRL experience for 2Mill each that's not a hard sell .
Is it "no news is good news " because we've stopped the leaks or is it no news because dozens of approaches have been met with rejection because of our image .
We are now selecting teams for the next round by including some who have failed time and time again probably because we have few options
Maybe the future is just Bleak but they can't admit it
Last few rounds should give Feledy and Reilly a go but please start recruiting

Fainus would never of come without fulton.

 

[balmain boy]

I thought the cut off was August 7?

Everywhere i've seen over past few months has said August 3.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Fainus would never of come without fulton.

Lets hope that's a good thing.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Everywhere i've seen over past few months has said August 3.

The official version.

 

[AdelaideTiger]

Hope Staines stays long term.
He's a guy that I didn't think very highly of before he played here, but I've really been impressed with him in the limited games that he's been available.
Usually happens the other way around with our recruits.

 

[Mistymuzzle]

Had a mate who was a prop with the Crusaders and all blacks. Said the Crusaders policy was no more than 6 islanders in the squad. Not too sure why

Racism would be the only reason I could think of. Might be a private school thing...

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Everywhere i've seen over past few months has said August 3.

Last day for transfers is August 7 according to Fox Sports articles

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Racism would be the only reason I could think of. Might be a private school thing...

It seems to be working. Black n White.

 

[jrtiger]

Benji needs to ring Rorters HQ and shove a Simpkin/Momirovski swap down Robbo's throat. the Chooks need a hooker to lay the platform for Smith to come on midway thru the game and we need a proven first grade centre and a goalkicker. both off contract at the end of 2024, what's not to like?

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

And whilst he's on the phone maybe get a few tips from Robbo on under table dealings.

 

[Ermo]

NRL360 reporting Tigers are set to miss out on Sullivan….

No, they said Tigers still front runners but he was meeting Newcastle today.

 

[bptiger 0]

Sezar is not signing for $700k, the figure was $350k

I was trying to put a funny spin on my post , that’s all