Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[crazycat]

They seem to think AJ Kepoa can play backrow, centre and wing.

I think he needs to go.
England might be the place for him.

Back to the re-occuring theme for the Wests Tigers,
LOOSE THE FRINGE GRADER.

We have way too many players who have really variable output. I see Toa as kinda a minimum for First grade yet he was one of our best backs. Blore, AJ Kepaoa, Seyfarth/etc. We just get a lot of Almost first graders. People who have occasional good games but regular shockers.

It's not the best game that win's the match. it's their worst game that looses the match for the team. One person starts missing tacles and were down 12-0, we often don't come back.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Back to the re-occuring theme for the Wests Tigers,
LOOSE THE FRINGE GRADER.

We have way too many players who have really variable output. I see Toa as kinda a minimum for First grade yet he was one of our best backs. Blore, AJ Kepaoa, Seyfarth/etc. We just get a lot of Almost first graders. People who have occasional good games but regular shockers.

It's not the best game that win's the match. it's their worst game that looses the match for the team. One person starts missing tacles and were down 12-0, we often don't come back.

We’re always going to have Kepaoa types.

 

[The Chad]

Yet to see Kepaoa in the pre-season training pics, which is odd.

 

[Needaname]

Yet to see Kepaoa in the pre-season training pics, which is odd.

Played a rep game for Kiwis A team.

 

[gregjm87]

Even more stuff on Lodge?
So Ex wife sues for Rape.
Drug Rubbish
Kidnapping of random family in America?

Man this guy makes Beau Scott look normal.

That said the Roosters don't sign on culture. They are the flight deck and always sign as a flight deck. pick n flick. Lodge just comes as a cheap forward when they needed one.

No idea why the Chooks get the player loyality they do. The way they Shafted Mitchell Pearce was horrible.

It was Jennings sued by his ex, not Lodge. Additionally, it was not rape but sexual assault (and verbal abuse). Not that I'm saying that's OK, i agree with he shouldn't have had his contract registered.

 

[Tiger Stripes]

Took a long time to catch on.
They are a fantastic idea

50/50 of success at best. Then you have 90 metres to get down.
If you lose they are attacking 10 metres out.
You think that is fantastic?

 

[rugbygoated]

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Was always meant to be a tiger 🐯

Pretty sure that's a panther tattoo but yeah

 

[jirskyr]

Not sure why short drop outs are suddenly in vogue after 100 years. One team starts trying it, and everyone goes along with it.

Because lots of teams have devised defensive formations that are effective at short range, so they don't mind giving the ball up on a 50/50 close to the line, in the corner. The take already burns one tackle, then a second tackle trying to shift the ball back to the centre (where the defensive line can advance quickly). It's then third tackle and your line hasn't been stretched yet. Your forwards also don't have to jog forward 30+ metres to try and meet a long drop-out.

 

[Snidest 0]

Que the Luai talk.

 

[Tcat]

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Recognise that left arm?

 

[crazycat]

It was Jennings sued by his ex, not Lodge. Additionally, it was not rape but sexual assault (and verbal abuse). Not that I'm saying that's OK, i agree with he shouldn't have had his contract registered.

Yea, it sounded strange.

We want strong beefy agressive players on the field, who must be sweet angels the rest of the time.

 

[Tigerstigerstigers]

50/50 of success at best. Then you have 90 metres to get down.
If you lose they are attacking 10 metres out.
You think that is fantastic?

Rubbish tactic , we would have gottten maybe 1 in every 10. And probably 2 in every 10 went over the sideline. Our players hardly competed to regather and our on line defense was worse then average with many poor defenders, leading to many tries. Would much rather it be booted 60 m . Horrible part of a horrible season.

 

[tigerman 0]

50/50 of success at best. Then you have 90 metres to get down.
If you lose they are attacking 10 metres out.
You think that is fantastic?

Maths and probability not your strong points huh

 

[Todd Packer]

There's a PNG fans page on Facebook reporting Olam has signed for 3 years

 

[HabboTiger]

NRL club signs Fiji Test prop! WT has signed Gordon Whippy 21 who played for Fiji in the recent pacific championships.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/news-2...n-whippy/3b519af5-7fe0-4223-a6fa-d874b86e39e0

The Wests Tigers have signed a powerhouse Fijianprop who made his Test debut in the recent Pacific Championships.

Gordon Whippy, 21, is expected to start on a development contract but could move up to NRL level after his impressive performance when given his chance at the elite level by Fiji.

Whippy is a superb natural athlete, having represented Fiji in both swimming and athletics before deciding to concentrate his efforts in rugby league.

He began with the Raiders as a raw teenager three years ago and then had stints with Souths juniors and most recently with Ipswich Jets in the Hostplus Cup.

Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall (Getty)
"Gordon has done a great job and this is a big opportunity for him," his manager, former NSW and Kangaroos star Matt Adamson told Wide World of Sports.

"He is big and strong and still has a lot to learn but he is very keen and the Tigers should be a good for for him."

Tigers coach Benji Marshall has shown he is prepared to give youth a go and is certain to closely monitor Whippy's form on the training paddock and in the pre-season trials.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Love the headline “Benji snaps up explosive Fijian”. The clickiest click bait that’s ever been clicked.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

I apologise if this has already been posted but Ch9 reported Moylan has signed with Leigh.

 

[The-moP]

Charlie Staines will reportedly continue his tenure at the Wests Tigers.

Staines joined the Tigers in 2023 looking for an upgraded role at either fullback or on the wing, but failed to make any great strides.

He played just nine games in his first season at the joint-venture, having played 38 previous games between his 2020 debut and 2022 exit from the Penrith Panthers.

Staines, who has also played a single Test for Samoa, spent chunks of time in the NSW Cup and it seemed somewhat unlikely that he would have his one-year contract extended by the Tigers, having been well and truly jumped for the fullback spot by Jahream Bula and struggling to gain a place in the outside backs.

But that may not be the case, with Sky Sports Radio reporting that he has re-signed with the club this week, meaning he should report for training in the coming days as Benji Marshall ramps up preparations for his first season as a head coach in 2024, having taken over from Tim Sheens.

It's unclear at this stage whether it's a Top 30 or supplementary deal, given the Tigers were believed to have a full squad for the 2024 campaign already.

The Tigers are reportedly set to be one of the most active teams in the player market for 2025, putting plenty of pressure on their 2024 squad to cement spots ahead of potential arrivals of the likes of Melbourne Storm centre Justin Olam and Penrith Panthers five-eighth Jarome Luai, who Marshall has met with face to face in recent days.

 

[The-moP]

Gordon Whippy:

A big kid (21) who runs and tackles hard .. !!

And yes his nickname is: Mr Whippy