Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Mighty_Tiger]

Thats was my first thought... Not a good sign as he seems like a man of his word

If an announcement happens next 10 days then it’s done. If not agree.

My take is unlike other clubs no financial or year term details are mentioned. So not leaked from the club or Turuva camp.

Might’ve come from Flanno yesterday.
Could be Panthers or Dragons were told (Flanno pulled back on Turuva yesterday which he normally wouldn’t do).

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

If the Turuva signing is true then I think we have 2 positions we need to target next
1. A winger to replace Tupou, preferably a taller one that makes yardage.
2. A lock with some ball playing skills to help straighten us up.

And an impact prop off the bench would be nice

 

[BAGNF05]

Meek handover are what we are. Is almost. ike a tactic... Hand the ball over to the opposition as close to their line as possible
Does.my head in we don't compete one every play... Don't see the point

In the modern game the cross field kick or bomb is a huge part of point scoring. You should be using it tactically in a number of different ways to keep the opposition guessing. I think it’s only a matter of time before Lobb gets a start because we can’t score points right now and teams are really jamming on us.

 

[FrodoTBaggin]

If an announcement happens next 10 days then it’s done. If not agree.

My take is unlike other clubs no financial or year term details are mentioned. So not leaked from the club or Turuva camp.

Might’ve come from Flanno yesterday.
Could be Panthers or Dragons were told (Flanno pulled back on Turuva yesterday which he normally wouldn’t do).

Interesting, where did that happen with Flanno? a press conference?

 

[weststigerman]

I remember when Penrith had 3 fullbacks stuck behind Edwards. Laurie, Staines, and Turuva.

If this comes off we’ll have signed them all. Hopefully we saved the best for last.

 

[FrodoTBaggin]

And an impact prop off the bench would be nice

Pole solves that problem by not having to play lock anymore

 

[teddy23]

If the Turuva signing is true then I think we have 2 positions we need to target next
1. A winger to replace Tupou, preferably a taller one that makes yardage.
2. A lock with some ball playing skills to help straighten us up.

2 = Latu Fainu

6. Lachlan Galvin
7. Jarome Luai
13. Latu Fainu

 

[Milky]

Be a great signing, hopefully we can get a good winger

Staines/Naden/Toa can fight it out with the juniors for the other wing spot

 

[FrodoTBaggin]

2 = Latu Fainu

You think he can make the jump to play 80 minutes there?

 

[teddy23]

You think he can make the jump to play 80 minutes there?

Yep 110%

 

[FrodoTBaggin]

Yep 110% pretty sure he has 9 experience

Interesting, I know Latu is taller than / as tall as Tevaga, Murray, Radley so I don't think size will be a big factor. Our middle could look small with him and Api there though.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Hmm didn’t Richo say if it’s in the papers the deal is off? Interesting week ahead.

99% of the time, it will break in the media that a signing is imminent. Very rarely do clubs make big signing announce out of the blue. Looks like it’s a done deal.

That would be a pretty stupid policy if true. So both the club and player have to suffer because of one tiny leak? Bit of an overreaction if true.

 

[tigermate]

Richo is allowing himself to be seen as The Man...

Good tactics when your negotiating a contract extension.

Richard is an genius...

lol what would you prefer? He doesn’t sign key players ? Or wait until he’s contract is finalized and then sign players after potentially missing their windows?

We had that… for ten years lol….

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Pole solves that problem by not having to play lock anymore

For this year sure but next he should start next to Stefano

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

2 = Latu Fainu

6. Lachlan Galvin
7. Jarome Luai
13. Latu Fainu

Yep that is what I have said where Latu can fit. His defence & wrestle is exceptional and he'll only get stronger & fitter.

We now need a left wing so would not be surprised if we try to deal with Parramatta for an early release of Maika Sivo & extend his contract to end 2026 (currently '25 with Eels).

Then I reckon two of Staines, Naden & T'oa will be kept for the right wing (all their favoured sides). I would love to see T'oa return to the wing as he brings speed, tackle-busting & one of the best left fends in the game, whilst Naden has speed and has shown very good aerial skills. I think Staines is currently playing for his future at the club & Benji will give him every chance.

 

[FrodoTBaggin]

Yep that is what I have said where Latu can fit. His defence & wrestle is exceptional and he'll only get stronger & fitter.

We now need a left wing so would not be surprised if we try to deal with Parramatta for an early release of Maika Sivo & extend his contract to end 2026 (currently '25 with Eels).

Then I reckon two of Staines, Naden & T'oa will be kept for the right wing (all their favoured sides). I would love to see T'oa return to the wing as he brings speed, tackle-busting & one of the best left fends in the game, whilst Naden has speed and has shown very good aerial skills. I think Staines is currently playing for his future at the club & Benji will give him every chance.

Starford was worse the Jr under the high ball.

 

[Tweed_Tiger]

I will believe it when its official

 

[king_sirro]

Whenever there was talk of us signing him... Or a forum member suggested it I always thought we'd be next to no chance... "why would he come here I ask myself"
Terrific if true!. I'll believe it when I see it.
Funny game this salary cap

Really? I thought the opposite. Just like Luai, I saw the Tigers as the most logical move for him. Has family and friends here, doesn't have to move house and gets more money.

 

[FrodoTBaggin]

If we do sign Turuva it will mean we only have 1 top 30 spot left for next season, which we have to leave open until Tumeths PO deadline. Wouldn't expect to be linked to anyone else until we can move someone on.

 

[FrodoTBaggin]

For this year sure but next he should start next to Stefano

I don't agree, I think he has shown too many lapses in his game defensively and I think he hasn't even been brought back on for a 2nd stint in a few games this year. He is only 21, he has plenty of time to become a starter.

A rotation of Klemmer / Stefano + Twal / Pole means the props we have on the field will always have different attributes. Bringing on Klemmer / Twal (Our 2 best in defence) at the same time when we probably need some punch on tired forwards wouldn't be great.

Pole probably gets a consistent starting role in 26 if he keeps on improving.