Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[AdelaideTiger]

It would not surprise me now if we secure Olam or Best but maybe we will be careful with the salary cap with the JL signing & having to consider the many upgrades of our pathways talent over the next 3-4 years.

It is evident we need a decent centre (both attack & defence) so I think Taylan May, Isaiah Tass & even Tesi Niu could come into the equation.

Niu is an interesting one! One of the strongest in the gym at the Dolphins, was a highly-touted teenager and could find his place as a block-busting centre (a younger & cheaper version of Olam). I could get shot down for this but could be worth a swap deal this year with Tupou if Benji is a fan.

Yeah wouldn't say no to Niu, the Phins have a glut of outside backs, so you'd have to think some will move on. Great attacking threat, he does have some pretty bad defensive issues though.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

interesting Richo didn't really push Sullivan in the interview instead focussing on fainu and Galvin.

 

[Tcat]

Interesting that he can see that our squad is imbalanced yet previous club administrators couldn't. Heads up their own asses, poor football knowledge or maybe just Richos option. I'd go with the first 2 points based on how shit our team has been.

 

[tiger_one]

More signings to come?
Positivity out of nowhere.
You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one.

 

[The_Patriot]

Are we any chance to sign Best?

Same manager as Luai and hints that we might have a couple of signing coming. He remains unsigned beyond 24.

 

[jadtiger]

interesting Richo didn't really push Sullivan in the interview instead focussing on fainu and Galvin.

Sullivan will be a pleasant surprise for many this year,i rate him as a player

 

[jadtiger]

Interesting that he can see that our squad is imbalanced yet previous club administrators couldn't. Heads up their own asses, poor football knowledge or maybe just Richos option. I'd go with the first 2 points based on how shit our team has been.

Until 2022 we had no salary cap to play with due to Ivan's complete mismanagement of both our cap and roster due to him throwing highly paid long term contacts at pensioners (Packer M'Bye and Reynolds) who delivered bugger all

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

interesting Richo didn't really push Sullivan in the interview instead focussing on fainu and Galvin.

Sullivan, by his own admission had second thoughts after he signed with us…. Would not be surprised if we offer him back to the Dragons…. If we do I hope it’s at full freight

 

[Camel2281]

Mr Wok?
Why is he a good bloke?
Most agents are at the other end

Ive never heard of him

Warren Wright. Known him for years through Wallsend touch. Does heaps for the local indigenous community.

He's also on the board of Awabakal who Wests Tigers partnered with a couple of seasons ago for indigenous programs at the club.

 

[Glenji95]

No - they are interested in him for 2025 but have not made a formal offer.

Oh I heard he was possibly being let go early. Guess not then, either way he’s not a bad player. Felt he was more deserving than Garner to be in the 17 on GF day.

 

[Coastie_Tiger]

interesting Richo didn't really push Sullivan in the interview instead focussing on fainu and Galvin.

Richo really pushed Fainu and Galvin in particular it does make you wonder where that leaves Bud he really was an after thought. Depending on how the other 2 progress throughout the season Bud could be the odd man out.
It would not surprise me in the slightest with Amone being de registered that maybe Sullivan fills a gap for us next season and he heads back to saints. He would be in demand no matter what i don't think we would be left out of pocket if he left, but he could kill it and really lock himself in all to be played for really.

 

[jrtiger]

Richo’s comments indicate that Blore for Olam is likely and hopefully some movement on the Nofoaluma front or elsewhere in regards to deadwood.

given his prioritisation of pathways I’m very interested to see who the development spot is handed to. exciting week ahead.

 

[Tigerstigerstigers]

Feldt >>>>>>>>>> Nofa

not a high bar at this point

 

[clontarfkid]

Sullivan will be a pleasant surprise for many this year,i rate him as a player

He has 2024 to show it..as does Sezer.. as does Douhi

 

[Kaito]

Richo’s comments indicate that Blore for Olam is likely and hopefully some movement on the Nofoaluma front or elsewhere in regards to deadwood.

given his prioritisation of pathways I’m very interested to see who the development spot is handed to. exciting week ahead.

 

[clontarfkid]

Sullivan, by his own admission had second thoughts after he signed with us…. Would not be surprised if we offer him back to the Dragons…. If we do I hope it’s at full freight

Hes required in 2024 here

 

[Glenji95]

Sullivan, by his own admission had second thoughts after he signed with us…. Would not be surprised if we offer him back to the Dragons…. If we do I hope it’s at full freight

Why would we offer him back to them? Luai isn’t coming until 25 so if we offer him back we’ve got Fainu, Sezer and Galvin for halves. We aren’t gonna let him go. The Dragons have no one to blame but themselves for losing him, probably should have thought to be smarter in regards to Amone. Should’ve realised there was a possibility Amone would have been torn up by the NRL.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

interesting Richo didn't really push Sullivan in the interview instead focussing on fainu and Galvin.

Galvin and Fauinu are yet to debut, so there is an air of mystery. Sullivan has played nearly 30 games.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Sullivan will be a pleasant surprise for many this year,i rate him as a player

Good post. Sullivan is a product from a very strong junior area.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

I wonder if Morris has run his eye over our Pathways having regard to his success at the Sharks with that junior system.