Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[AmericanHistoryX]

Was it? Lets see in 2024

 

[Juice]

Has he heard? How is he going to hear? Really. And if he did. Dont you think he would of told you

You post like 50 random useless things a day that people ignore mate, if you don’t like someone’s post why don’t you try doing the same

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

You got me Juice. Lets just listen to your wisdom and hearsay. You got the floor brother. Take it away.

 

[Tucker]

You post like 50 random useless things a day that people ignore mate, if you don’t like someone’s post why don’t you try doing the same

Seems an inordinate reply to a genuine question

 

[clontarfkid]

With us his chances are alot less than at the Panthers.

Some said same about Api..but we gave him a chance to truly shine,and consolidate his soo position.its no contest vs Cook anymore
same about Luai if he's good enuff..get out of Clearys shadow
Major selling point..after the $$$ of course

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Api had to slow down. Nobody could keep up with him. Cleary has no shadow. Luai is not Cleary. Cleary makes Luai Luai. Luai is the shadow.

 

[Dennisspicer1]

Still could go either way @Flippedy - we’re definitely still in the fight.

I can’t tell you what Luai is thinking that appears to be the million dollar question. However, both clubs have confidence they can get a deal done.

Usually in these situations when it comes to us and a marquee halfback with both clubs having belief they’ll get him - the player ends up remaining.

Time will tell.

Luai seems to be a carbon copy of what was happening a year ago with Moses.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

On paper. On field. Moses is better.

 

[BAGNF05]

I’m always skeptical when I hear that we’re confident a deal can get done - I feel that with halves because the market can sometimes be so overpriced due to a lack of options. They’ve gone to the club with the most $ to offer and the most desperate for a half to capitalise.

Munster was offered an extension deal from Melbourne - then reports came out we were putting a $1.3-4 million bid…. Melbourne come back with a revised increased offer and he signs.

Moses was offered an extension deal from Parramatta - then reports came out we were putting a $1.3-4 million bid…. Parramatta come back with an increased length and $ and he signs.

Luai was offended an extension deal from Penrith - then reports came out we’re gonna put a $1.2 million bid…. Penrith now reportedly will come back with an increased offer and now we wait.

Regardless it’s a win win for us - either we’ve signed a marquee halfback or we’ve forced a successful club tight on cap space to pay more. This is why I enjoy the Benji recruitment era…. every big fish that comes onto the market we’re right there and I love it.

Back to Luai, I’m still questioning whether he’s worth the $1.1 million deal over 4 years we’re reportedly offering. I personally believe that at the very least one of either Fainu, Sullivan and Galvin is going to be an elite elite 7 moving forward anyways.

However in saying that - if we were to sign him I wouldn’t be against it at all he’s an extremely talented footballer and is a competitor. But to play devils advocate he isn’t proven as a 7 who can lead a team around the park and is that someone you wanna invest $4.5 million over 4 years to do just that for - well I’m not sure but I guess we’ll get our answer very soon….

We chased the biggest names and failed Pre-Benji. It’s Justin Pascoe’s trademark - ever since the Australian captain told him to cram it.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

We got a big name. Api. Best hooker in the world. Still at the bottom.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Benji or Bust. So far not looking good. Benji. Your future and succession is the juniors. Look in the mirror. Look at 2005. No big signings.

 

[BAGNF05]

Luai has the opportunity to come to the Wests Tigers to be the main man & a guiding presence for our young stars like Bula, Fainu, Galvin, Da Silva & co.

If I was him, I would be thinking of the legendary status he would receive if he led us to the promised land.

And with the likes of Api, Bula and a potential protege in Latu Fainu in the spine with him guided by his hero Benji, it is not impossible!

Yes he could go on to win 1 or 2 more premierships at the Panthers but he will always be remembered in Cleary's shadow.

Here he could become a king, earn lots more money & etch his name in folklore.

I suspect if Luai read your post he would say Bula, who, who, who and who?

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Luai ain't that person. Like Tucker states - he's into fashion and money. He ain't no mentor.

 

[BAGNF05]

Luai seems to be a carbon copy of what was happening a year ago with Moses.

This club is like clockwork mate, it’s a really busted time piece but it’s always history repeating.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Baddabing Baddaboom. Same old same old.

 

[Tucker]

I can’t tell you what Luai is thinking that appears to be the million dollar question. However, both clubs have confidence they can get a deal done.

Im surprised to see you admit this.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Yes. Best thing he said all night. The truth. He doesn't know what Luai is thinking.

 

[Mistymuzzle]

Have you heard anything about Olakau'atu? Another poster said he thinks he will be coming soon?

Not happening

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Never was. Another fantasy that people hinged their lives on. Sorry folks. Show over here.

 

[Mistymuzzle]

Luai update!

One of my close friends who’s close to the operations around Penrith claims they’re increasingly confident that Luai will remain at the club beyond this year. He also stated even if Luai signs with us for 2025 there’s no chance they’ll entertain a trade to release him early. Luai has asked for another year on his Penrith deal and apparently stated to Penrith management that 2 years isn’t good enough.

Correct.

Penrith now have the ball in their court and are most likely going to offer the 3rd year and they believe if they do a deal will get done.

Incorrect. Penrith have sold their pitch to Luai that they know they cant keep him long term and that they dont want to get in the way of him earning big money that they cant offer. The pitch they sold Luai was to stay at Pamfers for 2 more years at $850K, possibly win another comp but at least be very successful and put yourself in the shop window so that in two years time you sign up for someone for MORE than the Tigers are offering you now and over the 6 years you are ahead rather than signing up to Tigers now for good money, stagnating and your next (final?) contract being less. Offering another year at Pamfers for same money, the maths doesnt add up, nor does the story Pamfers have told him. Pamfers will need to pump up $$$ not time and its only Pamfers or us.