Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[TigerNeddyK]

I'm just stating my opinion that I'm not a fan of luai, don't like the bloke ,not convinced he'll be a good signing he's won 3 comps most likely 4 by the time he comes here and take our retirement fund, as usual you can't have an opinion on here without personal attacks, would love to meet some of these keyboard cowards up here in taree

And I am just stating my opinion that “spacecubs” opinion on the Internet about Luai is that of a space cadet ;. Because I do like Luai and I do think he will be a good signing and that he is here for success and the challenge and will be getting paid what he is worth.. that is not a personal attack, it’s a criticism of the validity of that opinin in what was meant to be just an amusing way.. I dont like to or mean to get get nasty with, insult or offend posters on this forum amongst what are supposed to be fellow Wests Tigers supporters. I like to interact with fellow tigers fans to feel the unity and the team spirit, so as a Gold Coaster I will say sorry if it hurt your feelings or offended you.. I say this in a spirit of reconciliation and not because I am at all worried about running into anybody on the streets. 😉😀

 

[TYGA]

Surplus halves in a non issue. There is a lack of halves in the competition. Blind Freddy can see Luai and Galvin will be the long term pairing. The only questionable signing is Bud for the length and size of the contract. I have no idea why we signed bud and Fainu for 4 years.

 

[The-moP]

What if we give the Dragons a 7 and 9 for Lomax .. ??

 

[Alex Seyfarth's #1 Fan]

The halves 'logjam' is already working out more or less as could have been predicted. It was unlikely that all three of Galvin, Sullivan and Fainu were going to become stars, and Sezer was always going to be a bridge to Luai. If you'd offered me the following in February I'd have bitten your hand off: Sezer a very competent game manager, Galvin a potential star, Sullivan a very big question mark at best, and Fainu still unknown.

The good news is there are plenty of teams absolutely starved for halves so if Sullivan gets squeezed out there's every chance someone will take a punt on him without the Tigers having to carry any freight. As things look right now you'd have your money on next season starting with Luai at 7, Galvin at 6, Fainu most likely 14 and Sezer - if he wants to play on and doesn't get a starting offer elsewhere - in reserve grade and ready to back up.

Fainu is a gun. Manly fans were spewing when he left.

 

[Vicious]

What if we give the Dragons a 7 and 9 for Lomax .. ??

We can’t afford to give them Api.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

I'm just stating my opinion that I'm not a fan of luai, don't like the bloke ,not convinced he'll be a good signing he's won 3 comps most likely 4 by the time he comes here and take our retirement fund, as usual you can't have an opinion on here without personal attacks, would love to meet some of these keyboard cowards up here in taree

So what you are saying is your opinion is beyond being disagreed with. Get a grip mate.

 

[88]

Surplus halves in a non issue. There is a lack of halves in the competition. Blind Freddy can see Luai and Galvin will be the long term pairing. The only questionable signing is Bud for the length and size of the contract. I have no idea why we signed bud and Fainu for 4 years.

Agree that surplus halves is definitely not an issue in the current halves (or lack of) market. Offers great depth (especially with a few young halves who will have ups and downs in form and miss games to injury). Offers terrific leverage for trades as there will always be clubs looking for change in the halves.

I see no reason to panic and make a call on who might be surplus. Let Fainu, Bud and Galvin all play some games to better judge where they fit. It blocks other teams who are desperate for new halves and then we can cherry pick a trade for a vital other position (back row, prop, wing, centre) as we identify upgrade options elsewhere in our 13.

Heck, if the players like the direction the club is going in and want to play with each other there is also every chance they will be willing to play in their non preferred positions to make the overall lineup stronger. Think players like Manu at Easts who would prefer fullback or 5/8 but has played centre for the overall team fit. The good clubs have players bide their time and work their way up through positions (eg: come into grade on the wing and work your way up over a few years). No reason why we shouldn’t be aiming for this team first culture.

Would love Sezer to stay on next year, too. Would imagine his salary would be very reasonable and he offers mentoring for the KOE team and our young gun halves, a great figure around training, and a perfect fill in at NRL if required.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

I’ve been bullish on Sezer since day 1. If he keeps leading us to wins you keep him on the payroll.

Waste of a top 30 spot. Especially if Fainu makes the same impression Galvin has, If Sezar still has something to offer, why stick around here being number 4 in the pecking order? There are other clubs who would prioritise him.

 

[colinbh]

So what you are saying is your opinion is beyond being disagreed with. Get a grip mate.

Someone said that Api was getting his retirement fund from WT. So far he has earned every dollar and then some.

 

[GCfan]

Surplus halves in a non issue. There is a lack of halves in the competition. Blind Freddy can see Luai and Galvin will be the long term pairing. The only questionable signing is Bud for the length and size of the contract. I have no idea why we signed bud and Fainu for 4 years.

I think the size of deals are representative of where we are as a club. Just shows how hard it is to get off the bottom in this comp

 

[Spacecub]

So what you are saying is your opinion is beyond being disagreed with. Get a grip mate.

People can disagree without personal attacks mate

 

[Tito Santana]

Well he can find one elsewhere. There won’t be a spot for him next year.

The guy is a key player. Yes we’ve got an abundance of halves but I’d be keeping him involved easily. I’d piss Sullivan off unless he proves otherwise. An old controlled head at the helm of the ship is what we need.

 

[Tito Santana]

So case in point, fast forward 12 months, if we have the same issue, no Galvin, you need to have depth. Great we have Fainu. Even better if we have Sezer.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

The guy is a key player. Yes we’ve got an abundance of halves but I’d be keeping him involved easily. I’d piss Sullivan off unless he proves otherwise. An old controlled head at the helm of the ship is what we need.

That will be Luai from 2025.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

So case in point, fast forward 12 months, if we have the same issue, no Galvin, you need to have depth. Great we have Fainu. Even better if we have Sezer.

Why will there be no Galvin?

 

[Tito Santana]

That will be Luai from 2025.

I think you need Sezer in the squad mate.

No doubt Luai Galvin start, injuries hit, you have Sullivan and Fainu. I’d let go of Sullivan and keep Sezer.

 

[Tito Santana]

Why will there be no Galvin?

Eg if he got suspended or injured.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

He’s a 6 though. We’re covered.

blaiza talagi would make a good centre

 

[BalmainJnr]

Code Sports saying that Terrel May will re-sign with the 🐔 for a further two seasons.

 

[Tito Santana]

blaiza talagi would make a good centre

No space for losers.