Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Tito Santana]

29 this year and never properly cracked the top grade in his old code. I don't know why people thought he'd come over, pick up league and have an easier time of it.

Dude he played super rugby for the chiefs and got player of the year.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

The forgotten man at the moment is TDS, he is going to need some bench time to keep him interested. So how they manage Latu,Bud and TDS is not going to be easy.

I disagree. He knows when Api will leave & also knows right now his pathway.

We need him to get miles and fitness into the body over next 2yrs with then occasional bench time mixed with cover for Api if he plays NSW+Injury+Rest.

This impacted Jake’s development a heap having not played during covid + being on the bench for a few years.

TDS shouldn’t get week to week 10-20min bench runs as that will impact him longer term

 

[weststigerman]

I’m not giving up on him yet but he’s further off than I thought. Don’t know where his confidence is. Needs to score a few tries I think.

He's significantly better than Tupou or O'Reilly were in their first couple of NSW Cup games, but still a long way off.

 

[weststigerman]

Maybe that's because of the quality of the men inside him?

Maybe it is, but is that improving any time soon?

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

He could be great. Looks built for footy. Where is he?

He was on the sideline supporting the NSW Cup boys against Canberra a fortnight ago, so either can't make the Cup team atm with Lobb & Alaimalo holding the wings or in final stages of conditioning for a return after ACL 13 months ago.

Does anybody know if our Cup players will drop back to Ron Massey Cup with Ryde Eastwood if not selected that week for Cup?

 

[carltonleach]

The forgotten man at the moment is TDS, he is going to need some bench time to keep him interested. So how they manage Latu,Bud and TDS is not going to be easy.

Ive mentioned before that a mate from work is best mates with tallyns dad, from what he has told me is tallyn has no interest in going anywhere absolutely loves the tigers always has so that could be the biggest key to keeping him long term. He's happy to learn his craft and get game time when he can. That and the fact he's learning of 2 of the best hookers to lace up a boot is definitely in our favour

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Ive mentioned before that a mate from work is best mates with tallyns dad, from what he has told me is tallyn has no interest in going anywhere absolutely loves the tigers

While I don’t doubt that is true, all of that could change if rival clubs start throwing big money around.

 

[Roar_Power]

Ive mentioned before that a mate from work is best mates with tallyns dad, from what he has told me is tallyn has no interest in going anywhere absolutely loves the tigers always has so that could be the biggest key to keeping him long term. He's happy to learn his craft and get game time when he can. That and the fact he's learning of 2 of the best hookers to lace up a boot is definitely in our favour

Thanks for sharing.

 

[InBenjiWeTrust]

If we somehow start 2025 with the following backline then I think we will be in for a fun year:

1 Bula
2 Staines
3 Lomax
4 Olam
5 Fox

I agree about Lomax but not at any, inflated price -> IMHO, anything above $400k for him is too much for what he offers as a centre.
We are not anymore forced to sign anyone just because they are 20% better from what we have ATM. So, we must consider players that would have the real, immediate impact e.g. Manu, Crichton et al or consider cheaper, young, fast, aggressive centres.

Re the LW, I prefer Koroibete to JAC 😉

 

[carltonleach]

While I don’t doubt that is true, all of that could change if rival clubs start throwing big money around.

100% mate completely agree. Itd be hard to say no to the big money. From all reports he sounds like a really top kid and he's old boy is a really great bloke and old school tigers fan. Hopefully that will be enough to keep him when the big money does get thrown around. I rate him very highly and hope we can hang on to him the club have big wraps on him so hopefully they have something sorted for him before he goes off contract

 

[Tiger Stripes]

While I don’t doubt that is true, all of that could change if rival clubs start throwing big money around.

You could use that comment to EVERT PLAYER at EVERY CLUB not in the NRL side.
Negative in every comment, can't help yourself.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

You could use that comment to EVERT PLAYER at EVERY CLUB not in the NRL side.
Negative in every comment, can't help yourself.

Who are you?

 

[guywolf]

You could use that comment to EVERT PLAYER at EVERY CLUB not in the NRL side.
Negative in every comment, can't help yourself.

I don't think he's being negative here, it's a very real possibility if he reaches his potential. We won't be able to keep all of our talent.

 

[vlad]

Sport Confidential: Zac Lomax push to exit the Dragons intensifies​

St George Illawarra have drawn up their wishlist of Zac Lomax replacement targets and top of the list are a Parramatta excitement machine and a Melbourne man mountain

The Dragons could be enticed to let Lomax go immediately should a rival club propose a player swap. They wouldn’t hesitate if the Eels would be prepared to part with emerging young gun Blaize Talagi but that would be at long odds from occurring.

St George Illawarra are also aware of growing unrest regarding Nelson Asofa-Solomona at the Storm.

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Hmmmm

 

[teddy23]

Sport Confidential: Zac Lomax push to exit the Dragons intensifies​

St George Illawarra have drawn up their wishlist of Zac Lomax replacement targets and top of the list are a Parramatta excitement machine and a Melbourne man mountain

The Dragons could be enticed to let Lomax go immediately should a rival club propose a player swap. They wouldn’t hesitate if the Eels would be prepared to part with emerging young gun Blaize Talagi but that would be at long odds from occurring.

St George Illawarra are also aware of growing unrest regarding Nelson Asofa-Solomona at the Storm.

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Hmmmm

I can pretty much guarantee we'll be in the mix.... time will tell.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

I can pretty much guarantee we'll be in the mix.... time will tell.

I agree. It's the $$$ that Lomax will want that concerns me especially with decent $$$ tied up with another centre in Olam. And we need to be mindful that a Makasini & Onitoni Large could be pushing for a centre spot within 2 years.

 

[JB9918]

I can pretty much guarantee we'll be in the mix.... time will tell.

Options?

Simpkin, Sullivan??? Add the both up = Lomax's salary

 

[teddy23]

I agree. It's the $$$ that Lomax will want that concerns me especially with decent $$$ tied up with another centre in Olam. And we need to be mindful that a Makasini & Onitoni Large could be pushing for a centre spot within 2 years.

Olam will be 31 this year - doubt he'll be getting in the way of Maksini & Large as they're still a couple years away.

Lomax will be signing of the year if he somehow came to us this year.... that's my prediction if it was to be pulled off. People also turn a blind eye to him as an aerial threat, him and Seizer could do some special things as a combination. Along with his goal kicking abilities which is always a benefit.

 

[Tom Shines]

I can pretty much guarantee we'll be in the mix.... time will tell.

so who would you suggest the Tigers are trading ?

 

[Tom Shines]

Options?

Simpkin, Sullivan??? Add the both up = Lomax's salary

The Dragons collecting Tigers reserve grade hookers ?