Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[WestsTigers4VR]

Kit Laulilii played Ron Massey Cup. Can’t really comment on why cause I don’t know. But I’ve never really rated Kit Laulilii much, he is actually deceivingly small, standing a 5”10 or 178cm. He stands at the same height as Soni Luke and Justin Olam just in a larger frame which is hard to see how he could be successful as a lock forward.

I hope he comes good but who knows. Like others I’m really worried about our backs, Lobb doesn’t fill me with too much confidence nor does Declan Casey, though I do see some potential in both, but we both now how “potential” at the Tigers usually goes.

I’ve seen a few comments questioning why we haven’t been seen trying to lure backs but isn’t that a good thing? We aren’t leaking anything to the media and I highly doubt we are just twiddling our thumbs doing nothing. But again I say who really knows cause 99% of stuff on this forum is rightly so, just speculation, just as my comments are.

 

[Demps]

If you want to try to move from 17th to 16th ..enjoy your reserve grade signing ..

I want to move into the Top 8 😎

The cupboard is bare.

We need some big needle mover recruits in the backs but there's very limited options available.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

The cupboard is bare.

We need some big needle mover recruits in the backs but there's very limited options available.

That’s what Luai is supposed to be. As for the outside backs, whoever we let go, I can’t see us replacing them with anyone better. Players like Cotric aren’t going to be any better than anyone we already have. Shuffling the deck chairs on the Titanic those kinds of roster changes.

 

[Vicious]

Kit Laulilii played Ron Massey Cup. Can’t really comment on why cause I don’t know. But I’ve never really rated Kit Laulilii much, he is actually deceivingly small, standing a 5”10 or 178cm. He stands at the same height as Soni Luke and Justin Olam just in a larger frame which is hard to see how he could be successful as a lock forward.

I hope he comes good but who knows. Like others I’m really worried about our backs, Lobb doesn’t fill me with too much confidence nor does Declan Casey, though I do see some potential in both, but we both now how “potential” at the Tigers usually goes.

I’ve seen a few comments questioning why we haven’t been seen trying to lure backs but isn’t that a good thing? We aren’t leaking anything to the media and I highly doubt we are just twiddling our thumbs doing nothing. But again I say who really knows cause 99% of stuff on this forum is rightly so, just speculation, just as my comments are.

His body shape is not an issue if you demonstrate fast leg speed, high energy and a high work rate, however I have not seen these traits demonstrated by him in the small snippets of game time where I’ve watched him play this season.
He’s still very young for a middle forward and like many he may need more time, but the lack of high energy and high work rate is an area of concern.

 

[Tom Shines]

The cupboard is bare.

We need some big needle mover recruits in the backs but there's very limited options available.

I get what you are saying .. but they need a few established first graders to move the needle… they are just spinning their wheels wasting their limited Top 30 spots on the likes of Lobb and the Rugby Union guys in the “hope“ they come good .,,

they got one spot left on their Top 30.. and you want to spend it on this guy playing for the Bears,in the hope they find a diamond in the rough? And thats it then …if another established guy shakes out from somewhere next month,,, we got no room for him in our Top 30..

 

[Demps]

I get what you are saying .. but they need a few established first graders to move the needle… they are just spinning their wheels wasting their limited Top 30 spots on the likes of Lobb and the Rugby Union guys in the “hope“ they come good .,,

they got one spot left on their Top 30.. and you want to spend it on this guy playing for the Bears,in the hope they find a diamond in the rough? And thats it then …if another established guy shakes out from somewhere next month,,, we got no room for him in our Top 30..

Ideally I'd love for em to release a bunch early and overhaul the entire backline

AD is walking back into that centre spot.

 

[Tom Shines]

I’ve seen a few comments questioning why we haven’t been seen trying to lure backs but isn’t that a good thing? We aren’t leaking anything to the media and I highly doubt we are just twiddling our thumbs doing nothing. But again I say who really knows cause 99% of stuff on this forum is rightly so, just speculation, just as my comments are.

Leaks about players don’t always come from the Clubs … the players agent can leak it too.. are the Wests Tigers in on anyone at the moment ? We don’t really know do we ..?

 

[Tom Shines]

Ideally I'd love for em to release a bunch early and overhaul the entire backline

AD is walking back into that centre spot.

AD might have played his last game for the club more likely … they have a two knee reconstruction limit

 

[Vicious]

Ideally I'd love for em to release a bunch early and overhaul the entire backline

AD is walking back into that centre spot.

Exactly right Demps, we are nearly a 3rd of the way through the season, we have already missed the boat on a couple of quality outside backs recently signed elsewhere.
Some are making out it’s no big deal, as you have pointed out it is a big deal as there are now basically no outside backs off contract for 2025 that could improve us as a team.
Turuva is one that would likely be an upgrade, however the Dragons have reportedly made him an offer of 650k if he plays fullback. We are not going to play him fullback, so realistically we are not in the race for his signing even if we showed interest.

 

[Tom Shines]

Exactly right Demps, we are nearly a 3rd of the way through the season, we have already missed the boat on a couple of quality outside backs recently signed elsewhere.

except letting guys go early is not what they do

 

[Mistymuzzle]

AD is walking back into that centre spot.

Because that is as fast as he can go....

 

[Tom Shines]

Because that is as fast as he can go....

haha ..AD limping straight back into the side

 

[Vicious]

except letting guys go early is not what they do

No only the clubs that hate losing do that and do it well,

 

[Tom Shines]

No only the clubs that hate losing do that and do it well,

To be fair .. the only team that does it ”well” is the Bulldogs ,,,,and not sure it helps them much ..

But the Tigers squad does need a shake up … there are a lot of guys who dont look like NRL players to me …

 

[Buttface]

Ideally I'd love for em to release a bunch early and overhaul the entire backline

AD is walking back into that centre spot.

Centre for the Umina Unicorns Netball team. I think it’s a good move for Adam.
The Unicorns are a little concerned about his knee injuries, but will give him first crack as soon as he’s ready to go.

 

[Don Kershane]

So far our worst loss has been by 20points.
the Dragons, Titans, Rabbits. Brisbane, Cowboys, Eels , .Knights , and Raiders have lost by greater margins--some multiple times.

 

[Tom Shines]

So far our worst loss has been by 20points.
the Dragons, Titans, Rabbits. Brisbane, Cowboys, Eels , .Knights , and Raiders have lost by greater margins--some multiple times.

So far the Tigers have scored more than 17 points once …

Gotta score more points Don… or they won’t be winning many games

 

[Buttface]

So far our worst loss has been by 20points.
the Dragons, Titans, Rabbits. Brisbane, Cowboys, Eels , .Knights , and Raiders have lost by greater margins--some multiple times.

That’s a nice stat.
So is more wins.
I’d love to be where half those teams are on the ladder.

 

[colinbh]

So far the Tigers have scored more than 17 points once …

Gotta score more points Don… or they won’t be winning many games

Melbourne seem to do ok.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Kit Laulilii played Ron Massey Cup. Can’t really comment on why cause I don’t know. But I’ve never really rated Kit Laulilii much, he is actually deceivingly small, standing a 5”10 or 178cm. He stands at the same height as Soni Luke and Justin Olam just in a larger frame which is hard to see how he could be successful as a lock forward.

I hope he comes good but who knows. Like others I’m really worried about our backs, Lobb doesn’t fill me with too much confidence nor does Declan Casey, though I do see some potential in both, but we both now how “potential” at the Tigers usually goes.

I’ve seen a few comments questioning why we haven’t been seen trying to lure backs but isn’t that a good thing? We aren’t leaking anything to the media and I highly doubt we are just twiddling our thumbs doing nothing. But again I say who really knows cause 99% of stuff on this forum is rightly so, just speculation, just as my comments are.

That poster on Twitter (The Obstructor) today reckons Kit is on the outer at the Tigers. This is the poster last week that chimed in about Onitoni Large's future not being at the Tigers.