Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[weststigers]

ARRRGH!

This is why I was screaming at us for hiring 3 halves that "might" be first graders.
Sullivan/Fainu/Sezer. + AD on the books.

So we have 4 maybe's. Sure for very different reasons: from Dragons, "next big thing", "Last decades big* thing", Cambo Hospital patient.

Now, it's just a mess. Were blocking guys we have just hired let alone development players like Galvin.

*kinda last decades decent 5/8. Although Sezer did play some games at Halfback.

If these kids are that good, they will get their shot and keep their place at some point during Luai’s contract.

Apart from Sullivan, we are talking about 18 year olds and Doueihi, who will probably not be re-signed. People that think Doueihi will transition to centre are in for a rude shock. He’ll be moved on along with Nofa.

So there you have it, Luai, Sullivan, Fainu and Galvin. 4 halves like most clubs.

By the end of Luai’s contract, these kids will be 23. I’m sure with Origin, form, time on the bench in nothing games and injuries they’ll get plenty of chances as well.

I don’t think the path is blocked for these guys. They will need a year or two against men in reserves, time off the bench etc. if they are ready sooner, then so be it. Coaches find a way to get them game time. We can’t assume that they will all make it.

Galvin has played second row before and he says himself he is a 5/8. He may very well transition to lock or centre even. We just don’t know yet.

Talk about these kids prospects in NRL is a couple of years premature considering they haven’t even had a full season in reserves yet. Let’s give them time to establish themselves.

 

[upthetigers]

With money available,

I would make it
$6ML for 5 years.

Nostradamus!

 

[Bula]

I'd like to see Sezar stick around post 2024

In some capacity, probably coaching.

I'd like to see Sezar stick around post 2024

In some capacity, probably coaching.

Extend him now for 2025 on 200k. He would be terrific leading the 2nds with those young blokes coming through.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Extend him now for 2025 on 200k. He would be terrific leading the 2nds with those young blokes coming through.

The moment Luai is announced, Sezar becomes of no value.

 

[Leck]

Sezer has played halfback for the last decade and he and Douehi are out of contract when Luai arrives and won't be here in all likelihood. Then you have Sullivan and two 18 year olds that are 4-5 years away from being the finished product. Luai for 2025 is a fantastic signing. He'll play halfback and take over from Sezer

Aidan is here to mentor the younger guys. I can see him being retained after next year, probably playing in cup, and then progressing to a coaching/assistant apprenticeship role. He's a smart bloke.

 

[Bula]

Aidan is here to mentor the younger guys. I can see him being retained after next year, probably playing in cup, and then progressing to a coaching/assistant apprenticeship role. He's a smart bloke.

Exactly.

 

[Demps]

The moment Luai is announced, Sezar becomes of no value.

Another ridiculous post.

 

[SeanT]

ARRRGH!

This is why I was screaming at us for hiring 3 halves that "might" be first graders.
Sullivan/Fainu/Sezer. + AD on the books.

So we have 4 maybe's. Sure for very different reasons: from Dragons, "next big thing", "Last decades big* thing", Cambo Hospital patient.

Now, it's just a mess. Were blocking guys we have just hired let alone development players like Galvin.

*kinda last decades decent 5/8. Although Sezer did play some games at Halfback.

AD will be gone. Thankfully

 

[SeanT]

Another ridiculous post.

Sezar will be fine for a year. Has a good long kicking game which will help.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Another ridiculous post.

How? Luai takes his place. If Fainu and Sullivan are as good as people are saying, Sezar just blocks their path in 25. There is no spot for him.

 

[Demps]

How? Luai takes his place. If Fainu and Sullivan are as good as people are saying, Sezar just blocks their path in 25. There is no spot for him.

Look at Penriths model.

If Nathan or Luai go down model... they aren't throwing in rookies.

They've got seasoned back up, in the likes of Salmon or Cogger or even NSW cup royalty (😂) Kurt Falls.

Sezar is the guy for 2024, yes Luai is coming in 2025 and that gives us a year to get the kids some experience but to say Sezar has no value is such a poor take, in any context.

Say what you want about him as a player but Benji wanted him here for a reason & I think that's why he won't be just a one season wonder at the Tigers... he'll stick around as a mentor or a trainer or the like and provide a lot of value to this club.

 

[Tom Shines]

Extend him now for 2025 on 200k. He would be terrific leading the 2nds with those young blokes coming through.

sorry … no…

he wouldnt be worth a Top 30 space with all the other options come 2025

 

[cqtiger]

Everyone talking up Galvin as a future second rower or lock but my feeling is that Benji will have him playing centre. He’ll definitely play reserve grade against men but I can see Benji and Aaron Payne having a chat to play him in the centres at some stage.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Look at Penriths model.

If Nathan or Luai go down model... they aren't throwing in rookies.

They've got seasoned back up, in the likes of Salmon or Cogger or even NSW cup royalty (😂) Kurt Falls.

Sezar is the guy for 2024, yes Luai is coming in 2025 and that gives us a year to get the kids some experience but to say Sezar has no value is such a poor take, in any context.

Say what you want about him as a player but Benji wanted him here for a reason & I think that's why he won't be just a one season wonder at the Tigers... he'll stick around as a mentor or a trainer or the like and provide a lot of value to this club.

So you think 5 halves in the top 30 is a good balance?

 

[Roar_Power]

How? Luai takes his place. If Fainu and Sullivan are as good as people are saying, Sezar just blocks their path in 25. There is no spot for him.

Isn’t Sezer only signed for 2024?

 

[tigerman80]

Imagine someone told us last year that
- brooks replaced with luai
- Pascoe replaced with richardson
- board dissolved

This is dream stuff for tigers. I will now become a member again after stopping my membership 2 years ago to make a point. Get rid of nofa and it’s a full new page wowwwwwwwwewwwww.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Isn’t Sezer only signed for 2024?

Yes

 

[Tom Shines]

Isn’t Sezer only signed for 2024?

People are saying extend him for 2025

 

[Demps]

So you think 5 halves in the top 30 is a good balance?

I don't necessarily think he'll stay in the top 30 after 2024.

And thus, that's where the value lies.
Our cup team will probably be young as well in 2025 and onward, so an experience 7 helping them out and assisting with development.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

I don't necessarily think he'll stay in the top 30 after 2024.

And thus, that's where the value lies.
Our cup team will probably be young as well in 2025 and onward, so an experience 7 helping them out and assisting with development.

He’s not going to be signed outside the top 30 for 2025. Will not happen.