Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

Good on ya Benji,

You have got things going in the right direction, dont see many negative posts on WTF
in the last few days.
You have given WT supporters something to look forward to For the clubs future.
Getting positive comments instead of negative comments.

Go you West Tigers.
Lets start kicking some arse next year.

MERRY XMAS & A
HAPPY NEW YEAR.
 
Luai is in his prime and has just played in his fourth, I’ll repeat FOURTH straight NRL grand final. Comparing him to guys who have looked good playing junior rep football is somewhat delusional. If a kid is good, they will come through the grades and push for a spot in time.
 
carltonleach said:
Pretty sure illias is a tigers junior also, not many rate him but I think he's pretty solid personally not sure if or when he left the tigers system though
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I believe, WT kicked him to the kerb after he suffered a bad ankle injury in the junior grades. Souths threw him a lifeline because of Benji...
 
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Tito Santana said:
For those saying Sezer will only be here 12 months he will be the perfect foil for Luai. Sullivan /Fainu off the bench.

How good?!
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Guess we’ll wait and see. Easy to make these sorts of predictions over the summer when optimism is sky high. Opinions will be interesting to read if/when we lose a few.
 
BAGNF05 said:
Luai is in his prime and has just played in his fourth, I’ll repeat FOURTH straight NRL grand final. Comparing him to guys who have looked good playing junior rep football is somewhat delusional. If a kid is good, they will come through the grades and push for a spot in time.
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Yep agreed. We’ve recruited on potential for too long.

PS. Please Tigers fire Noffa and Douhei.
 
Vicious said:
Champion players don’t wait around until they are 22 for a crack at NRL.
I will say there is no reason Onitoni Large cannot initially play as a centre if/when he makes his NRL debut, based on standing out as a centre and being captain of the young Waratah’s Team in that position.
Likewise Galvin could initially be very handy as a 14 due to his versatility and looks to have the attributes to potentially become a very good 13 or left edge back rower.
I cannot see Latu Fainu being all that suited to other positions other than 5/8 or possibly as a 9.
I just think we are succumbing to public and fan pressure in looking to sign the first big name that pops up, without considering what’s already in our own backyard and at least giving them an opportunity to show what they can do in their preferred position at NRL level before shu
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Well… it looks like he is coming … so let’s hope they have got a plan to develop these kids anyway….
 
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GNR4LIFE said:
Guess we’ll wait and see. Easy to make these sorts of predictions over the summer when optimism is sky high. Opinions will be interesting to read if/when we lose a few.
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Sezer hasn’t ran 1 yard or made 1 tackle yet … but a lot here already got him extended …not bad for someone knocking on the door of 33 who hasn't played in the NRL in 5 years …

As you said …come Mid May the same people might be thinking he is part of the problem and not the solution…
 
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Tom Shines said:
Sezer hasn’t ran 1 yard or made 1 tackle yet … but a lot here already got him extended …not bad for someone knocking on the door of 33 who hasn't played in the NRL in 5 years …

As you said …come Mid May the same people might be thinking he is part of the problem and not the solution…
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And Im sorry to out him, cos I love @Demps, my long time forum brother from another mother. But he already has Sezar working with the club in an off field role post footy. Way too premature.
 
Tiger Stripes said:
Isn't Lobb a good goal kicker?
Who is going to do the goal kicking 2024?
Api got us over the line with a memorable shot from the side line but does not fill me with confidence.
Does Sezer kick goals.
I hope Lobb is good enough to get a start on the wing and kick the important two pointers.
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Sezer was a very good goal kicker in his Dogs and Titans days but done little GK since. Sullivan has done plenty of goal kicking throughout lower grade comps and kicked when Lomax was out (and I'd suggest will be our first choice). Then as you say Api and Lobb are noted goal kickers.
 
Tiger Stripes said:
Isn't Lobb a good goal kicker?
Who is going to do the goal kicking 2024?
Api got us over the line with a memorable shot from the side line but does not fill me with confidence.
Does Sezer kick goals.
I hope Lobb is good enough to get a start on the wing and kick the important two pointers.
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Lobb can kick think he kicks at a high 70s Sezer hasn’t kicked since he was at the titans but kicked at 80% and api doesn’t fill me with much confidence but he kicked at like 90% last year
 
gregjm87 said:
Sezer was a very good goal kicker in his Dogs and Titans days but done little GK since. Sullivan has done plenty of goal kicking throughout lower grade comps and kicked when Lomax was out (and I'd suggest will be our first choice). Then as you say Api and Lobb are noted goal kickers.
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Thanks for that info.
 
Tom Shines said:
Sezer hasn’t ran 1 yard or made 1 tackle yet … but a lot here already got him extended …not bad for someone knocking on the door of 33 who hasn't played in the NRL in 5 years …

As you said …come Mid May the same people might be thinking he is part of the problem and not the solution…
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And they also may not be, a team needs 17 players, you fit the good players in somewhere, also peopl on this site are so quick to write players off and want them moved on, what about showing some loyalty, honouring contracts.. we want to build a culture that starts with keeping a group of guys together that have a common purpose and goal of winning a premiership together, of playing for each other and the jersey that they represent, that they belong to. We will never get that until we show the players we believe in them and they belong with us.
 
I hope our talent scouts were watching the Murri Cup and the women's game between SEQ and the Mungindi team. The latter team's fullback Gordon is just so strong, she is difficult to pull down, has a great step and is quick. I wonder if she is related to the ex Knights's winger? The left winger is lightning quick and has come up with a couple of big plays, both centres are very good and the front rower ran 3/4 from the kick off to set up a try. A lot of talent in that side and I hope they get a chance to showcase their talent in higher grades.
 
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TigerNeddyK said:
And they also may not be, a team needs 17 players, you fit the good players in somewhere, also peopl on this site are so quick to write players off and want them moved on, what about showing some loyalty, honouring contracts.. we want to build a culture that starts with keeping a group of guys together that have a common purpose and goal of winning a premiership together, of playing for each other and the jersey that they represent, that they belong to. We will never get that until we show the players we believe in them and they belong with us.
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How about we just wait and see how he goes first before we extend him now … is my point…but even if he plays well… I think he is short odds of being here in 2025 given the young depth at the position …assuming JL is coming of course
 
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