Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[BlackWhiteGold]

Does anyone know much about Semisi Kioa in our cup squad. From memory he came up through the sharks system and he was highly regarded as one of the best juniors coming up if not their best prospect within the club throughout his HM and SG ball cup days, was destined for a bright future.

For anyone who watches the cup games often is he a chance at making a FG run? I saw the stat sheet for his last couple of games to end the season and it looks alright.

From what I saw, his D was nowhere near NRL standard. Would have had a large number of try causes through his channel in the latter half of season. I’d be very surprised if he is retained with Feledy coming up & hopefully another 1st team centre recruited.

 

[jrtiger]

Does anyone know much about Semisi Kioa in our cup squad. From memory he came up through the sharks system and he was highly regarded as one of the best juniors coming up if not their best prospect within the club throughout his HM and SG ball cup days, was destined for a bright future.

For anyone who watches the cup games often is he a chance at making a FG run? I saw the stat sheet for his last couple of games to end the season and it looks alright.

defensively atrocious. one of those attacking beasts with little or no skill on the other side of the ball. would require a huge amount of work to get him where he needs to be.

 

[Kaito]

Stefano is heavily chased by Canterbury and have even offered him a contract. Up to Stef what he wants to do

Who told you that lmao. He's under contract.
They can't offer him shit until late next year,
and that would be for 2025 anyway. All lies

 

[Tom Shines]

Stefano is heavily chased by Canterbury and have even offered him a contract. Up to Stef what he wants to do

how can they have offered him a contract already? Don’t they have to wait until Nov 1?

 

[boonboon]

Can't even offer him a contract until Nov 1 next year

 

[Tom Shines]

Can't even offer him a contract until Nov 1 next year

doesn’t he have some get out clause for 2025?

 

[TopTiger]

doesn’t he have some get out clause for 2025?

Didn't the journa's say that the clause was in relation to the Tigers not making the eight in 2023 or 2024 he then can sign elsewhere for 2025.

 

[earl]

Stefano is heavily chased by Canterbury and have even offered him a contract. Up to Stef what he wants to do

This guy is going to go down in history as the player with the most undeserved contract upgrades in history. Last time he was on contract for another year and the forum wanted him signed up for anything he wants. Has he delivered on that contract yet ?

His manager must be a genius.

 

[Tom Shines]

Didn't the journa's say that the clause was in relation to the Tigers not making the eight in 2023 or 2024 he then can sign elsewhere for 2025.

Ok… wasnt sure of the conditions to trigger it… you would imagine that he is free to leave in 2025 then

 

[TopTiger]

Ok… wasnt sure of the conditions to trigger it… you would imagine that he is free to leave in 2025 then

However, contracts seem to mean very little to various Tigers players as we have found out over the years.

 

[Demps]

I think it’s more an issue of roster space. We have guys in our starting 17 that should be depth and no roster spots to add anyone better.

Don’t know much about Mansfield but he might be a victim of circumstances.

As @batboy pointed out
We've wasted top 30 spots forever on guys that will never play

.. Will Kei comes to mind.

We've had Sione Fainu and Christian Manaima this year, don't even get a mention for first grade yet still are top 30.

Mansfield could be a good player if they back him.... but I agree, he should be a nsw cup contracted player until he's ready

 

[Coastie_Tiger]

This guy is going to go down in history as the player with the most undeserved contract upgrades in history. Last time he was on contract for another year and the forum wanted him signed up for anything he wants. Has he delivered on that contract yet ?

His manager must be a genius.

I don't mind him but i agree he's overrated on here, not a fan of the clauses he has when he is part of the problem. An individual with a team clause i don't know why the hell we would agree to that.
I also don't like the origin clause especially if Gus is chasing him, hey Freddy don't pick Stefano ok Gus no worries.

 

[Tcat]

All players on the market are rejects from one club or the other

Obviously.

 

[KCtiger]

As @batboy pointed out
We've wasted top 30 spots forever on guys that will never play

.. Will Kei comes to mind.

We've had Sione Fainu and Christian Manaima this year, don't even get a mention for first grade yet still are top 30.

Mansfield could be a good player if they back him.... but I agree, he should be a nsw cup contracted player until he's ready

Manaima was development not top 30

 

[tigerman 0]

If Stef wants to go then let him go

 

[WesternSuburbsBoy]

As @batboy pointed out
We've wasted top 30 spots forever on guys that will never play

.. Will Kei comes to mind.

We've had Sione Fainu and Christian Manaima this year, don't even get a mention for first grade yet still are top 30.

Mansfield could be a good player if they back him.... but I agree, he should be a nsw cup contracted player until he's ready

Christian Ma'anaima was on a development deal bro was never top 30

 

[Demps]

Christian Ma'anaima was on a development deal bro was never top 30

Might’ve been better served going to Mansfield or some one that'll actually develope for us

 

[WesternSuburbsBoy]

Might’ve been better served going to Mansfield or some one that'll actually develope for us

He was on a development deal too with a guaranteed spot in the top 30 next year

 

[Enmore_Tiger]

Can't help feeling some are going to be proved poor judges by Stefano in the coming years as he becomes elite.

 

[tony soprano]

Can't help feeling some are going to be proved poor judges by Stefano in the coming years as he becomes elite.

I think its getting pretty close to fact WT cannot create an environment for him to excel.