2024 Pre-Season

[twentyforty]

Nof is a high maintenance, big money lazy piece of crap these days. There's no coming back for him now at WT. This isn't anything new, he's been doing it for years but we just accepted it. Now crap is no longer tolerated and he'll be in nsw cup (if he's even up to that level still)

He did seem to come good in a contract year. The sad part about his story is that Benji helped him get that last contract. He was also the media lovechild. Dont know if theres a connection there, but regardless he owes Benji.

 

[Telltails]

Packer played out his high paid contract in reserves Nofa faces the same likelihood.

 

[balmain boy]

Packer played out his high paid contract in reserves Nofa faces the same likelihood.

I still think for 200-250k someone will take a punt on him as an experienced winger. It's not like he's 33. A fresh start may see him lift his game and as an experienced backup he'd be solid for a few clubs.

 

[AdelaideTiger]

Willie Mason says Tigers should be pushing for a Top 8 spot this year.
Justin Horo not as positive...

 

[jrtiger]

Willie Mason says Tigers should be pushing for a Top 8 spot this year.
Justin Horo not as positive...

Horo never has anything positive to say about WT. yawn.

 

[hammertime]

Horo never has anything positive to say about WT. yawn.

Must be gunning for a gig at the telegraph

 

[426Tlgerland]

Doesn’t matter what they say about us and where we finish , they have to stand by it , we will go well ,

 

[Lestronge]

I thought what Horo and Willie said was spot on . Our forwards got us to the red zone but would crowd the ruck down there , and compress our attack .
Api was missing for most of last pre season as well if everyone remembers .
The gist of what Horo to me was , he didn’t have a clue if we were going to be the worst team in the comp or a finals contender . Basically how the whole nrl community feels .
This year could be anything .

 

[Oldman]

I think you’ll find most agree here, but what are we to do with him?
He is completely over paid for what he produces, so no one else will take him on.
We can let him wallow in State Cup and take the million dollar hit, hoping he leaves on his own accord.
We can try and motivate him and get some return for our dough…
It’s a hard situation - welcome to head coaching Benji Marshal!

I’m hoping they just select the best 2 winger on form no matter how big or small their contract $ is.
Sick of hearing commentators say someone is on too much money not to be playing 1st grade.

 

[jadtiger]

I’m hoping they just select the best 2 winger on form no matter how big or small their contract $ is.
Sick of hearing commentators say someone is on too much money not to be playing 1st grade.

The whole team should be selected on form

 

[Jolls]

The whole team should be selected on form

Horo had Nofa as a certain starter on one wing - how out of touch is he? Not sure I'd take too much from his "insights" on the likely starting team. His understanding of coordination issues between the pack and Api early in the season were on the money though. We havn't had a quality hooker for - well almost for ever it feels.

 

[jadtiger]

Horo had Nofa as a certain starter on one wing - how out of touch is he? Not sure I'd take too much from his "insights" on the likely starting team. His understanding of coordination issues between the pack and Api early in the season were on the money though. We havn't had a quality hooker for - well almost for ever it feels.

Farah was a top echelon hooker but the problem was we had a massive tossser who was determined to remove him as coach.Rumours were a few board members also supported Robbie Farah being sacked,thank god we had a complete review and cleanout at the end of 2023 and they are gone

 

[Jolls]

Farah was a top echelon hooker but the problem was we had a massive tossser who was determined to remove him as coach.Rumours were a few board members also supported Robbie Farah being sacked,thank god we had a complete review and cleanout at the end of 2023 and they are gone

Robbie certainly feels like forever ago to me!

 

[Needaname]

I’m hoping they just select the best 2 winger on form no matter how big or small their contract $ is.
Sick of hearing commentators say someone is on too much money not to be playing 1st grade.

Naden for mine has to be on one of the two wing spots or at Centre replacing Toa. His speed and size is invaluable. With that I’d have Toa on the wing as to me Naden has more to his kit bag and Toa would be good bringing the ball back on kick returns with his thick legs and hips. Exactly what we need to start a set.

 

[Vicious]

Naden for mine has to be on one of the two wing spots or at Centre replacing Toa. His speed and size is invaluable. With that I’d have Toa on the wing as to me Naden has more to his kit bag and Toa would be good bringing the ball back on kick returns with his thick legs and hips. Exactly what we need to start a set.

To’a has a big left foot step that he can’t really utilise when playing on the right.
He could go well playing left wing outside of Olam.

 

[carltonleach]

I think we can all appreciate how good this offseason has been for the wests tigers! I for one have became extremely excited for the future of our beautiful club again. It was always rinse and repeat but it really feels like we have turned the corner and have people in the right places.. up the Wests tigers 🥃

 

[KingRobbie]

 

[LeichhardtTiger]

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No words.

 

[Wiz]

Galvin is in a walking boot.

Who is the bloke on the right of Bateman when looking at the photo? And then the tall bloke between him and Simpkin (in the back row)?

 

[Tigers_Wests]

Galvin is in a walking boot.

Who is the bloke on the right of Bateman when looking at the photo? And then the tall bloke between him and Simpkin (in the back row)?

Order left to right from Bateman to Simpkin: John Bateman, Solomona Faataape, Heath Mason, Alex Lobb, Jake Simpkin.