Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[GNR4LIFE]

One has to wonder whether he was subtly paving the way for his second son.

Probably is. And if he is half as good as his brother, why wouldn’t he?

 

[WesternSuburbsBoy]

Been their best player. I wish we had a sook like that

Flanno delivered him some harsh truths that he’s not at the level he thinks he’s at yet. That didn’t seem to make him too happy.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Its only been 3 rounds.

 

[king_sirro]

Flanno delivered him some harsh truths that he’s not at the level he thinks he’s at yet. That didn’t seem to make him too happy.

I know that. But he has responded by being their best player and having a huge work rate

 

[clontarfkid]

Of cause it is a possibility! But not unique to us.
We poach also. It's they way of the world. eg Luai, Fainu's even Galvin. Klemmer, Api, Papali etc
The problems are Identifying who to go all out for to poach or retain;
What is their worth,
and stay within the cap restraints.
Every club has to work through these questions. And every club may lose players they would love to retain.
Anyone who thinks it's only a Tiger problem is in fairyland.

Retaing "talent has not been was biggest issue over the past 7 years!
It will be a nice position to be in tbh
Separately,I wonder whether Haslers dearth of halves will result in him coming knocking ..he needs a quick fix..2025 at the laest...,so only Sezer and Bud wld work
Mite work for us too

 

[Bigscreentv]

Probably is. And if he is half as good as his brother, why wouldn’t he?

Have you seen the stat that shows Luai has more success without Cleary than the other way round? Ivan may live to regret it.

After watching the first 15mins of panthers roosters we’ve got a bargain for the money we paid.

 

[Savvy]

Give Egan Butcher and Taruva whatever they want🤙

 

[Mistymuzzle]

The problem in the NRL right now is there are so few quality players now that you have no time to make those kind of choices.

Lomax is only 1 year older than Faataape and has showed way more. To be honest Faataape is just not what the balance of our backline needs. We need players with size and Olam already fills the nugget in the backline role. Lomax brings a height / flair combination that we desperately need on that right side.

Also, the 800k figure is off the mark. The salary will be $700k.

Lomax is not coming to the Tigers

 

[Mistymuzzle]

That is a good reply. I like Lomax and it may be that he ends up at WTs. If so, I won't be disappointed.

He is not coming.

 

[FrodoTBaggin]

Lomax is not coming to the Tigers

I thought part of this thread was suggestions and rumours, not just who is 100% coming and leaving.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

are we likely to sign turuva from Penrith, is that a chance ?

 

[Snidest 0]

Lomax is not coming to the Tigers

Of course he's not...

Forget player swaps - we aren't paying $800K

 

[FrodoTBaggin]

Of course he's not...

Forget player swaps - we aren't paying $800K

No one is, because that's not what he is on.

 

[FrodoTBaggin]

are we likely to sign turuva from Penrith, is that a chance ?

We are as likely as any other team that wants him. I'm sure most clubs will have a crack.

 

[Snidest 0]

are we likely to sign turuva from Penrith, is that a chance ?

I would be more than happy to offer $425-450

He is not looking for fullback money

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

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I would be more than happy to offer $425-450

He is not looking for fullback money

has the Api connection too, good replacement for tupou

 

[Snidest 0]

We are as likely as any other team that wants him. I'm sure most clubs will have a crack.

I am VERY confident - we don't want him long term...

 

[Snidest 0]

has the Api connection too, good replacement for tupou

I know some of his cousins who live in the Balmain junior district and have ties to the Tigers - we can only hope!

He is an explosive athlete!

 

[weststigerman]

Turuva looks great at the Panthers, but Staines looked just as good and kept him in reserve grade when he was there.

He’s improved since then but not sure he’ll have the same space with WT.

 

[KingRobbie]

Turuva looks great at the Panthers, but Staines looked just as good and kept him in reserve grade when he was there.

He’s improved since then but not sure he’ll have the same space with WT.

Turuva was only a teenager when Staines was at Penrith.