Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[kade7]

Are they Harold Mathew’s highlights?

nope flegg and then cup

 

[tigerballs]

Are they Harold Mathew’s highlights?

I wonder why Saints don't want him.

 

[tigerballs]

They are great to have on the forum but you've forgotten a forum identity. Wasn't it Mistymuzzle that hit us up with the Fainu signing and now has posted news about Pascoe?

No, it was Tigerballs with the Fainus. And multiple others.

 

[Mistymuzzle]

No, it was Tigerballs with the Fainus. And multiple others.

Back it up with posts and dates

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Back it up with posts and dates

And maybe some facts - and if no facts - plausibility and coherence.

 

[Mistymuzzle]

Back it up with posts and dates

Actually I take it back. I did a search, Tigerballs did post about the Fainus before I did....I was unaware of Tigerballs post. Credit where credits due etc....

 

[Mistymuzzle]

I won’t just heard on the podcast about an hour before your post!

Which podcast?

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Give Tigerballs the job then. And kudos to you for accepting responsibility. Good man you are.

 

[Wiz]

No, it was Tigerballs with the Fainus. And multiple others.

Any other goss @tigerballs?

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Home and away is on. Channel 7. Not sure about Neighbours. Plenty there. Wiz.

 

[tony soprano]

Which podcast

Footy talk, chammas, wildler.

 

[Bones]

What a surprise.

Brooks is a Wakeham level half that has had far too long to prove that without any threat of being dropped.

That’s up there with the all time worst takes Demps. Brooks is a far better player than Wakeham will ever be, like him or not.

 

[jirskyr]

If I had a dollar for the amount of players who go to a different club and go to another level, I’d be a millionaire. Happens every year. Talau is definitely one of those who has the ability to have a new lease on life. So does Brooks, but that’s dead argument around these parts.

No you'd have about 30 dollars max.

Let's not do the boring thing again but there are hundreds of Tigers players let go over the decades and most of them go on to nothing. Tigers aren't complete mugs, the main issue for Tigers is getting quality players in, not keeping the quality players we have.

Aside from the Tedesco / Woods / Moses year, most players that we really want, once they are here, stay on. That is true for most clubs.

 

[jirskyr]

These arguments sometimes are like arguing who is the king of turd hill.

Who is actually King of Turd Hill?

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

Who comes in?

Anyone

 

[Tucker]

I wonder why Saints don't want him.

Yeah, I have the same question about young Fainu

 

[jirskyr]

No, it was Tigerballs with the Fainus. And multiple others.

It's tigerballs with a lower-case t

 

[Littlebittipsy]

Update:

- Bradman Best and Justin Olam are two names being thrown around. Benji is a big fan of either prospect. The belief from Bradman Best's camp is they're hoping for 800k which has turned us off a little, will still be discussions heading into November 1st.

- The club are in discussions with Kulikefu Finefeuiaki's from the Cowboys management team to bring him over in 2024, as the Cowboys have invested heavily in the second row position with Leilua and Nanai combining for $1.5 million and are clearing cap space for Dearden as Titans are circling. The club also have an eye on Helium Luki as there's some noise he may request a release soon. Cowboys hoping to keep both players but may be an uphill battle.

- I posted a while ago that Franklin Pele's management had approached us to gauge interest, then a couple of days later he signed with Hull FC. I was told we had rejected him and choose to priotitise Pole, Twal and Blore as potential bench props in 2024 along with our juniors coming through. I believe the club are looking to bring Pole off the bench as an impact prop similar to Spencer Leniu in 2024.

- Matt Moylan hasn't been in negotiations with the club and will not be pursued, the belief is Cronulla are shopping him to Super League and he'll be there in 2024.

- The club have turned there attention fully towards John Morris as an assistant coach option, I posted that it was between Holbrook and Morris about a month ago. Holbrook rejecting us has now led a clear path to who the club would like as our assistant coach in 2024. Benji and Farah playing a big role. However, reports are John Morris is enjoying his time at Rabbitohs and will not be an easy pursuit. Could go either way.

- Nick Meaney will be targeted once the November 1st deadline approaches.

- Junior Tupou is currently undergoing negotiations to stay at the club with early positive signs, however there's belief he may test his value come November 1st and he won't be short of suitors. Melbourne and Newcastle seen as a strong possibilities.

- Blore seems set to re-sign at the club on a 2 year deal, the club have apparently fully backflipped and will offer him an extension if all goes well once the season is complete. My source has been pretty strong on Blore remaining from day 1 but always a little hesitant, he reckons it's now imminent barring anything last minute.

- Lastly, I didn't get much info on the Sheens situation besides that has been tension with Sheens and the front office ever since McDonnell was sacked behind his back and Sheens standing down wasn't a shock at all. However, the club are fully committed to Benji and have complete trust he can do the job. There was a report that Benji is the next target to be axed and that couldn't be further from the truth. Benji has complete control over all football operations and apparently all parties involved coaches, players and board all believe it's the right move. Expect a statement backing Benji if those reports continue... maybe even potential legal actions which Pascoe/Lee are contemplating.

Hope you guys enjoy - sorry for the delay.

Sorry to bug you teddy but did you get any update on Sezer?

 

[Defiant]

Yeah, I have the same question about young Fainu

He was on big $ and Manly allegedly still have cap issues.

 

[ancient_magpie]

What I found beyond belief about that - is the team doesn’t do video on the opposition…

That’s on the coaches and our culture…

Talking about next year I was hoping Jordan miller would be up to koe next year and partner to stef in 25 but he's gone missing and nobody knows why or where it's a mystery nobody wants to talk about