Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Roar_Power]

Yeah, im concerned about the fainus. It make the case for luai stronger. We need to hedge our bets with these kids. Their mum seems lovely, so they have no excuse there, but they seem to need a lot of work to be good young men.

Thy can play footy; lets hope they dig in.

 

[LeichhardtTiger]

Lee may have to give Samuela a lift to training:

Samuela Fainu committed seven speeding offences and three counts of driving while disqualified or suspended in the short few years he’s spent behind the wheel, Sydney’s Downing Centre District Court was told on Tuesday.

https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-star-samuela-fainu-slammed-for-horrific-driving-record/news-story/6679eab6ae0c1abff95054826e79c04c

Make him get the train to Burwood then jog down Burwood Road to the COE. 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

 

[Tom Shines]

He is getting an “eye watering $4 million from the Wests Tigers “ according to that news article …

 

[boonboon]

Yeah, im concerned about the fainus. It make the case for luai stronger. We need to hedge our bets with these kids. Their mum seems lovely, so they have no excuse there, but they seem to need a lot of work to be good young men.

Well this was Samuela so he seems to be a problem. We shouldn't automatically assume Latu is the same.

 

[Juice]

Well this was Samuela so he seems to be a problem. We shouldn't automatically assume Latu is the same.

I think both brothers are on $500k a season over 4 years

 

[tony soprano]

esan masters on a TT deal anyone

What's he doing now?

 

[tigerman 0]

What's he doing now?

Could’ve been anything.
Amounted to nothing

 

[Curly_Tiger]

Anyone see Mikey Lewis for the Poms the other day, he looked really exciting
Toa scored a nice try, I reckon he should be a winger for us if we could jag a couple of quality centres

 

[gregjm87]

What's he doing now?

Super League

 

[Tiger Stripes]

We hope at least one.

After Nov. 1 when nothing happens the talk will be after Chrismas, then should be a big signing in the new year.
Blah, blah. blah.
Back to the dream time!

 

[LeichhardtTiger]

After Nov. 1 when nothing happens the talk will be after Chrismas, then should be a big signing in the new year.
Blah, blah. blah.
Back to the dream time!

Yep, and then after Round 4 the comments will be about how the big February signing will be better next year after a full preseason!

 

[KCtiger]

I think both brothers are on $500k a season over 4 years

Seen somewhere that they start at about 200-250k and work there way up to 500k in 2027

 

[tony soprano]

Super League

Any idea what position they are playing him. ?

 

[hammertime]

Well this was Samuela so he seems to be a problem. We shouldn't automatically assume Latu is the same.

Yeah, but that makes both manese and samuela. I wouldnt be applying a broad brush stroke if it was just one of the bros.

 

[gregjm87]

Any idea what position they are playing him. ?

centre

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Well this was Samuela so he seems to be a problem. We shouldn't automatically assume Latu is the same.

Samuela was the one who went to Qld’s under 21’s hotel after Origin to confront a player he had a run on the field with. Seems like a bit of a nutter.

 

[Vicious]

Anyone see Mikey Lewis for the Poms the other day, he looked really exciting
Toa scored a nice try, I reckon he should be a winger for us if we could jag a couple of quality centres

Looked a younger, better version of Luai if we want to sign a proven top quality 5/8.

 

[Vicious]

Samuela was the one who went to Qld’s under 21’s hotel after Origin to confront a player he had a run on the field with. Seems like a bit of a nutter.

It just may be a lunatic we’re looking for.

 

[Vicious]

In what area is he a million miles from where we need him to be .Be specific

Ability to receive the ball as a second receiver at high speed to either make a line break himself or make the extra man to create an overlap and select the right pass to assist in line breaks or tries.
Basically do what all the other top class fullbacks do.
I’m optimistic he will be where we need him to be by round 1 2024, but I agree with others that we need at least one other player to apply pressure to the fullback spot as not many young players consistently play at their best without solid pressure on their position.

 

[finnzo]

So are you saying we avoid centres who have been part of successful backlines? Apart from the hiring of our coach, isn’t that what we’ve been doing? Has it been working?

Mate just check out the last player we signed from south’s left edge

Jennings absolute flop playing outside Cody walker and latrell can make any 1 look good