Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Tiger Stripes]

I’m not expecting big things in 24, but who do we have that can replace IP with? Answer is no one and even if we managed to get AFB and Luai but lose IP while the squad is stronger in other positions it still makes us poor. Chances are if we land both of those (which is unlikely) we won’t be doing much more recruiting as those 2 will be taking up what’s available money wise for 25.

Do you recon Samuela Fainu could fit in as an edge secondrower?

 

[Glenji95]

Do you recon Samuela Fainu could fit in as an edge secondrower?

He might but I know he’s been training in the middle as well. If he’s gonna be a back rower, he needs to train there permanently.

 

[Tito Santana]

He might but I know he’s been training in the middle as well. If he’s gonna be a back rower, he needs to train there permanently.

Yep

 

[KCtiger]

He might but I know he’s been training in the middle as well. If he’s gonna be a back rower, he needs to train there permanently.

They reakon he will turn into a prop

 

[Glenji95]

They reakon he will turn into a prop

If he does so be it. But that also means we can’t use him as a replacement for Ipap.

 

[TigerNeddyK]

Latu on $250k? Pretty sure half the reason manly were willing to let him go is because he would’ve been on over $300k 2024. I don’t think he’d be at tigers on a pay cut, was reported the bro’s signed 4 years each and their contracts combine for $4 million

And they are worth every cent of the investment.. if they turn out to become the players they have shown the potential to become that will be absolute bargain.. Latu is Kalyn Ponga or Trbojevic or Munster like Junior talent , I think he can have an immediate impact on first grade the way they did and we will be glad we showed early faith in them . Same with Galvin and also Sullivan ..

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Papallii is a one year wonder - and a choad!

His glasses also suck.

Trade him!

Except he had two good years at Parra chico

 

[pawsandclaws1]

And they are worth every cent of the investment.. if they turn out to become the players they have shown the potential to become that will be absolute bargain.. Latu is Kalyn Ponga or Trbojevic or Munster Luke Junior talent , I think he can have an immediate impact on first grade the way they did and we will be glad we showed early faith in them . Same with Galvin and also Sullivan ..

Good post.

 

[TigerNeddyK]

If he was to come here who would we trade in return? Doesn’t make sense to let a top 5 2nd rower in the comp leave early for nothing

I’d offer them Douhei

 

[GNR4LIFE]

I’d offer them Douhei

So we’re going to trade them our delicious door stop for their prime rib. Can only offer right?

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

And they are worth every cent of the investment.. if they turn out to become the players they have shown the potential to become that will be absolute bargain.. Latu is Kalyn Ponga or Trbojevic or Munster Luke Junior talent , I think he can have an immediate impact on first grade the way they did and we will be glad we showed early faith in them . Same with Galvin and also Sullivan ..

Have been bitten a fair few times on attacking talents over the years but what has impressed me with Latu is his defensive work rate and ability to handle himself. I do think if managed well the kid will be an awesome pickup for us. He just needs time to develop. I’m more confident about these recruits than our own kids atm tbh.

 

[TigerNeddyK]

So we’re going to trade them our delicious door stop for their prime rib. Can only offer right?

Aim for the stars, also with AD they get a cutting edge social commentator guaranteed to bring a lot of publicity to the club !!! Win Win 🏅

 

[team tigar]

Based on the games I’ve seen him play, he’s better better in the middle. His time at backrow hasn’t been as effective but in saying that he’s had shit halves the whole time he played there.

But has more linebreaks than Bateman or ice with minimal time on the edge and as most have stated shit half's

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Aim for the stars, also with AD they get a cutting edge social commentator guaranteed to bring a lot of publicity to the club !!! Win Win 🏅

and he was part of the leadership group under Madge too... well done madge lol

 

[Glenji95]

But has more linebreaks than Bateman or ice with minimal time on the edge and as most have stated shit half's

Ice and Bateman also set up line breaks, Blore didn’t. Blore might have 4 line breaks, but Ice and Bateman both gave the club 5 line breaks in total since they also set some up.

 

[Juice]

And they are worth every cent of the investment.. if they turn out to become the players they have shown the potential to become that will be absolute bargain.. Latu is Kalyn Ponga or Trbojevic or Munster like Junior talent , I think he can have an immediate impact on first grade the way they did and we will be glad we showed early faith in them . Same with Galvin and also Sullivan ..

I agree, wasn’t saying they aren’t worth the contracts was just pointing out they are on more then $250k according to Journos

 

[Alex Seyfarth's #1 Fan]

What’s with all the vitriol towards AD?
Fark me give the guy a break.
When did everyone turn on him?

People turned on him when he showed he is a turnstile in defence. Never forget his fake cramp, or leaving a hole in the defensive line because he went to pick up his mouthguard.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

What’s with all the vitriol towards AD?
Fark me give the guy a break.
When did everyone turn on him?

It’s a shame what’s happened to him. There are parallels between his career and Chris Lawrences. Both could have been anything, were on track to be captain‘s, but injuries killed them.

 

[hank37w]

if AFB signs Papali’i will be swapped in a deal. why? because I believe a certain backrower from Manly will be playing in black, gold and white very soon.

Has Kelma back flipped on the 2 year deal at Parramatta. 🤣 🤣

 

[Coastie_Tiger]

I was reading one of our WT fb groups earlier, they have some great minds there. One extraordinarily long post was not on board with us potentially swapping ice or Stef for AFB.
So in his infinite wisdom suggested we sign Capewell because that who the Warriors would really like and then swap him for AFB 😂