Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Tiger-ferret]

I reckon this one is so bad. He exposed himself to a staff member and they let him back.

Terrible culture…

 

[WesternSuburbsBoy]

News of GM candidate at WestsTigers……..

“Wests Tigers management are set to recommend Mark O’Neill as the club’s general manager at a board meeting on Monday night.

I thought Justin & Lee have nothing to do with the football department?

 

[DUCK]

With Keao Weekes visiting the Raiders & likely to sign, I'd say players like Savage are on borrowed time.

Is he an absolute upgrade? Possibly not. But, he has an uncanny turn of foot. He's extremely dangerous with the ball. We simply do not have that on this team.

He would have to pass judgement on training/attitude obviously, but we simply do not have that kind of danger in the squad.

You know you make sense.

 

[The Chad]

You know you make sense.

Not all the time.

Now, if I could just get people to buy into the Hymel Hunt idea..

 

[earl]

You know you make sense.

I'd love to see us target Savage. We need some x-factor and he wouldn't cost too much.

 

[earl]

Not all the time.

Now, if I could just get people to buy into the Hymel Hunt idea..

Not on that one mate. Savage is a good one though.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

The alleged incident between Farah v Furner and the exit of the latter from WTs may be unrelated. Furner was a Sheens' appointment and Marshall no doubt has his own ideas on who he wants as his assistants. In any case, there can be no lingering ill-feeling as one party has left club.

 

[tony soprano]

I love it....

Must be a pre-requisite of the Football Department that you have to have been sacked by the club previously to be considered for employment.

Apparently it was a cold night and not much was seen

 

[Masterton]

I reckon this one is so bad. He exposed himself to a staff member and they let him back.

I agree, but no one else in the NRL seems to care, Rugba league has a short memory.

 

[weststigerman]

Xavier Savage definitely an upgrade, we do not have anyone with his blistering speed or tackle breaking ability.

Why is he not getting a go at Canberra?

I'm pretty sus about guys that clearly have the ability to be regular NRL players but are kept in NSW Cup by their current clubs. Lots of people were going crazy over Franklin Pele last year, Bulldogs signed him, and he continued to be a reserve grader.

 

[Dennisspicer1]

Oh, if only if blows happened when JT was in charge.

Hey, Farah vs Jason Taylor. I would PPV that as well! Reckon Taylor would be lucky to last 1 round.

And hindsight is a great thing isnt it,

Robbie was crucified over the Jason Taylor shit as well at the time.

And at the same time we were all hating what Taylor was doing to our team, but a big amount of supporters were taking Taylors side.
when Robbie has always stood up for the West Tigers.
And here is another occasion.

Surely the bigger story is us poaching Fonua Pole from the storm a little while back?

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

I reckon this one is so bad. He exposed himself to a staff member and they let him back.

Deserves a 2nd chance if he has kept himself covered since then.

I'm sure we'd welcome Todd Payten back with open arms & he urinated on a public war memorial.

 

[tiger_one]

I agree, but no one else in the NRL seems to care, Rugba league has a short memory.

Parramatta's background checks must have worked out OK, and he's a clean skin since.

 

[earl]

I'm sure we'd welcome Todd Payten back with open arms & he urinated on a public war memorial.

I don't think this is as bad.

 

[balmain boy]

I’m surprised he is in the running , I thought he was let go for unsavoury reasons , I could be wrong , but memory says we got rid of him

He sexually assaulted his assistant.
Permanent blackball from the club is required. No more jobs for the boys.
If we condone sexual assault then what the heck are we doing as a club. The dinosaurs on the board need to go, this isn't just a 'boys will boys' thing anymore.

 

[balmain boy]

Why is he not getting a go at Canberra?

I'm pretty sus about guys that clearly have the ability to be regular NRL players but are kept in NSW Cup by their current clubs. Lots of people were going crazy over Franklin Pele last year, Bulldogs signed him, and he continued to be a reserve grader.

He has a poor attitude and is a half assed trainer apparently.

Lots of talent, just can't be assed doing the hard work to get to the next level.

While he has the x factor i don't think we have a good reputation with turning around lazy players, if anything our lazy and complacent attitude at the club will only bring out the worst in him.
If he went to the storm he'd become a star...

 

[coivtny]

Parramatta's background checks must have worked out OK, and he's a clean skin since.

Agreed. From all reports it was very unsavoury but, if that was his only transgression and he's behaved since, I think you have to give him a chance.

 

[The Chad]

He sexually assaulted his assistant.
Permanent blackball from the club is required. No more jobs for the boys.
If we condone sexual assault then what the heck are we doing as a club. The dinosaurs on the board need to go, this isn't just a 'boys will boys' thing anymore.

Let's be fair- I think it's alleged.

The fact the club let him go afterwards look awkward.....clearly there were enough concerns at Board level.

Seems weird to overlook that in order to bring him back.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Agreed. From all reports it was very unsavoury but, if that was his only transgression and he's behaved since, I think you have to give him a chance.

Here's the Eels' statement on his appointment as GM. Make sure you press the "No" option about receiving Eels' updates! I read there were 80 applications for the position.

Club Statement: Eels appoint General Manager of Football

The Parramatta Eels have today announced the appointment of Mark O’Neill as General Manager of Football.

www.parraeels.com.au

 

[The Chad]

Here's the Eels' statement on his appointment as GM. Make sure you press the "No" option about receiving Eels' updates! I read there were 80 applications for the position.

Club Statement: Eels appoint General Manager of Football

The Parramatta Eels have today announced the appointment of Mark O’Neill as General Manager of Football.

www.parraeels.com.au

I have no doubt O'Neill is good at what he does.

But, Tim Simona was good at playing centre as well. Nobody breaking down doors to let him back.