Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[rugbygoated]

Why would Luai meet Tigers officials again if he wasn’t interested. I think this a good sign

If Luai puts 100% into the Tigers and shows passion for the jersey I think he could end up being one of our best signings in our club's history. He has the ability, it is up to a few others in the team to really lift and help create a competitive environment from scratch

 

[liltiger]

There's 2 that are Shit at their job
Drunkfield
Hoops

crawley

 

[liltiger]

If Luai puts 100% into the Tigers and shows passion for the jersey I think he could end up being one of our best signings in our club's history. He has the ability, it is up to a few others in the team to really lift and help create a competitive environment from scratch

If he stays st Penrith he retires a one club legend. If he comes and lifts the Tigers to glory he retires an immortal. That's the size of the job he has ahead of him here.

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

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[Kelce68]

Why would Luai meet Tigers officials again if he wasn’t interested. I think this a good sign

We're in it up to our eyeballs.

 

[The Chad]

Regarding Nofa- I think it's a little unfair with the totally negative narrative on him. He is, at best, an average reader of the opposition when it comes to his defence. His actually tackling technique is ok, but as we note- he's almost always rushing in. That said, is his defence SIGNIFICANTLY WORSE than any other outside back at the club? No.

He is our BEST winger at running the ball back from dummy half on the early tackles. Tupou is a superior athlete, but does not consistently generate metres in those scrappy runs early in a tackle count. Nofa does. Is he as good as he once was- no. But, he's better at it than Tupou & Staines.

He isn't a liability under the high ball. Again, is he great? No. But is he the opposition target? No.

I still believe he is the most natural finisher we have in the club. If there is a try to be scored, and he's 50/50 about getting there, I'd bet on him more often than not to get the try.

His distinct 'lack of speed' was highlighted ONCE all season. There was 1 run where he was in the open & looked to be running in concrete boots (we still scored on that play, but I digress). Other than that, I don't ever remember people saying "Nofa is too slow". He's generally quick enough to get the try when offered.

My biggest critisism of Nofa is when he does the crab run. When he tucks it & runs forward, he's a perfectly fine player. When he runs sideways, he's generally holding the ball in the wrong hand to start with, but it is costly regardless. Thing is, this ISN'T his 70% run. His crab run happens 20-25% of his runs, and it seems to come in bunches. If you get that OUT of his game (and one might suspect some on field direction might help..) then his forward runs are quite effective.

If our ENTIRE outside back group can learn to defend as one unit, and if we can remove even 10% of Nofa's crab runs, I think he is a servicable to good NRL winger. His contract value, which he gets sandbagged for, isn't HIS fault. That said, I believe he gets a cap reduction now, doesn't he?

 

[Fingers83]

If Luai puts 100% into the Tigers and shows passion for the jersey I think he could end up being one of our best signings in our club's history. He has the ability, it is up to a few others in the team to really lift and help create a competitive environment from scratch

I actually also think that both Koroisau and Luai would have a point to prove together.

People will have done nothing but laugh at them for leaving for the bottom placed team, what better way to stick it to those people - current coaches, media types and former players, than by taking that team back to the finals and becoming universally loved by Tigers fans.

We need passionate players like Luai. Wont take a backward step to anyone.

Who is the last player that played with passion for us? I honestly can't remember.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

I actually also think that both Koroisau and Luai would have a point to prove together.

People will have done nothing but laugh at them for leaving for the bottom placed team, what better way to stick it to those people - current coaches, media types and former players, than by taking that team back to the finals and becoming universally loved by Tigers fans.

We need passionate players like Luai. Wont take a backward step to anyone.

Who is the last player that played with passion for us? I honestly can't remember.

Anyone laughing at a guy signing a contract worth nearly 5 million dollars over 4 years clearly isn’t very bright.

 

[Tigerstigerstigers]

Regarding Nofa- I think it's a little unfair with the totally negative narrative on him. He is, at best, an average reader of the opposition when it comes to his defence. His actually tackling technique is ok, but as we note- he's almost always rushing in. That said, is his defence SIGNIFICANTLY WORSE than any other outside back at the club? No.

He is our BEST winger at running the ball back from dummy half on the early tackles. Tupou is a superior athlete, but does not consistently generate metres in those scrappy runs early in a tackle count. Nofa does. Is he as good as he once was- no. But, he's better at it than Tupou & Staines.

He isn't a liability under the high ball. Again, is he great? No. But is he the opposition target? No.

I still believe he is the most natural finisher we have in the club. If there is a try to be scored, and he's 50/50 about getting there, I'd bet on him more often than not to get the try.

His distinct 'lack of speed' was highlighted ONCE all season. There was 1 run where he was in the open & looked to be running in concrete boots (we still scored on that play, but I digress). Other than that, I don't ever remember people saying "Nofa is too slow". He's generally quick enough to get the try when offered.

My biggest critisism of Nofa is when he does the crab run. When he tucks it & runs forward, he's a perfectly fine player. When he runs sideways, he's generally holding the ball in the wrong hand to start with, but it is costly regardless. Thing is, this ISN'T his 70% run. His crab run happens 20-25% of his runs, and it seems to come in bunches. If you get that OUT of his game (and one might suspect some on field direction might help..) then his forward runs are quite effective.

If our ENTIRE outside back group can learn to defend as one unit, and if we can remove even 10% of Nofa's crab runs, I think he is a servicable to good NRL winger. His contract value, which he gets sandbagged for, isn't HIS fault. That said, I believe he gets a cap reduction now, doesn't he?

Tupou is a centre playing win

 

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[Kaito]

How many number 14’s (utility) players do you want in your
squad ?

1.Tracey
2.Taaffe
3.Hutchison
4.Turpin
5.Salmon
6.Mann

And probably all promised to be in the starting 17 for the start of the year. 😂😂

%100 mate. They're a bunch of rag tags lol

 

[Coastie_Tiger]

If Luai puts 100% into the Tigers and shows passion for the jersey I think he could end up being one of our best signings in our club's history. He has the ability, it is up to a few others in the team to really lift and help create a competitive environment from scratch

Im not 100% sure myself on Luai being the player we need. Having said that if we do sign him i absolutely think he'll have a chip on his shoulder and a point to prove that he isn't just Nathan Cleary's shadow. He will give his all to shut up the doubters, that iam sure of that.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Im not 100% sure myself on Luai being the player we need. Having said that if we do sign him i absolutely think he'll have a chip on his shoulder and a point to prove that he isn't just Nathan Cleary's shadow. He will give his all to shut up the doubters, that iam sure of that.

Imagine how Gus feels about Burton with the Dogs desperate for a half and now there is talk of switching him to centre.

 

[Bob]

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[Bob]

Im not 100% sure myself on Luai being the player we need. Having said that if we do sign him i absolutely think he'll have a chip on his shoulder and a point to prove that he isn't just Nathan Cleary's shadow. He will give his all to shut up the doubters, that iam sure of that.

I don’t think he is a benji marshal quality, but leagues ahead of what we have and probably better than what his role at the panthers limits him too.

 

[Bob]

Regarding Nofa- I think it's a little unfair with the totally negative narrative on him. He is, at best, an average reader of the opposition when it comes to his defence. His actually tackling technique is ok, but as we note- he's almost always rushing in. That said, is his defence SIGNIFICANTLY WORSE than any other outside back at the club? No.

He is our BEST winger at running the ball back from dummy half on the early tackles. Tupou is a superior athlete, but does not consistently generate metres in those scrappy runs early in a tackle count. Nofa does. Is he as good as he once was- no. But, he's better at it than Tupou & Staines.

He isn't a liability under the high ball. Again, is he great? No. But is he the opposition target? No.

I still believe he is the most natural finisher we have in the club. If there is a try to be scored, and he's 50/50 about getting there, I'd bet on him more often than not to get the try.

His distinct 'lack of speed' was highlighted ONCE all season. There was 1 run where he was in the open & looked to be running in concrete boots (we still scored on that play, but I digress). Other than that, I don't ever remember people saying "Nofa is too slow". He's generally quick enough to get the try when offered.

My biggest critisism of Nofa is when he does the crab run. When he tucks it & runs forward, he's a perfectly fine player. When he runs sideways, he's generally holding the ball in the wrong hand to start with, but it is costly regardless. Thing is, this ISN'T his 70% run. His crab run happens 20-25% of his runs, and it seems to come in bunches. If you get that OUT of his game (and one might suspect some on field direction might help..) then his forward runs are quite effective.

If our ENTIRE outside back group can learn to defend as one unit, and if we can remove even 10% of Nofa's crab runs, I think he is a servicable to good NRL winger. His contract value, which he gets sandbagged for, isn't HIS fault. That said, I believe he gets a cap reduction now, doesn't he?

I’m off a similar opinion, without stirring up the crowd similar to brooks.

Put them in a gun team on a modest wage they are adequate.

Put them in a dud team on marquee money, more is expected of them and you understand why they cop the brunt of criticism.

 

[Tito Santana]

How many number 14’s (utility) players do you want in your
squad ?

1.Tracey
2.Taaffe
3.Hutchison
4.Turpin
5.Salmon
6.Mann

And probably all promised to be in the starting 17 for the start of the year. 😂😂

Canterbury are imploding. They’ve signed a whole bunch of journeyman and have no front rowers. Ciraldo to go back to Penrith to his defensive coach role and leave the dogs hanging - much like Ivan.

 

[Jux]

1.Anthony Xuereb
2.Lipini Kaufusi
3.Lee Murphy
4.Peni Tagive
5. Jordan Rankin

1.Garth Wood
2.Hassan Saleh
3.Mahe Fonua
4. Nick Bradley
5. Robert Jennings

1.Shannon McDonnell
2.Ahmad Bajouri
3.Justin Yeo
4.Asa Milford
5.Ian Herron

😄😄 well done.
(Bit harsh on Mahe though.)

 

[Nonotmeagain]

I actually also think that both Koroisau and Luai would have a point to prove together.

People will have done nothing but laugh at them for leaving for the bottom placed team, what better way to stick it to those people - current coaches, media types and former players, than by taking that team back to the finals and becoming universally loved by Tigers fans.

We need passionate players like Luai. Wont take a backward step to anyone.

Who is the last player that played with passion for us? I honestly can't remember.

Gareth Ellis