Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[twentyforty]

Found this interesting - would have thought he would stay in the hope to partner big bro under dad.

Quid pro quo for the fish?

 

[Spartan117]

Whose Next....

 

[Telltails]

Starting to lose the tag that we can't attract quality players - we have got a few now. We need to retain one now.

 

[2041]

I would take him for the rest of the year if parra and he are interested, club option for next year

Same with Cotric

Sivo is contracted for next year so he's not going to take any deal for 2024 only. Also he's not first grade standard anymore. Would be a complete waste of a roster spot.

 

[BAGNF05]

I agree that a winger + lock makes our 1 - 17 look top 8. I think our biggest problem becomes our depth though. Our 22 - 30 has no experience at all.


Samuela & Bateman out the other week was really felt, same with Galvin over his 2 weeks.

Agree. With the Panthers boys coming it’s starting to look like a much better environment to blood our strong juniors coming through though 🙌

 

[BAGNF05]

Sivo is contracted for next year so he's not going to take any deal for 2024 only. Also he's not first grade standard anymore. Would be a complete waste of a roster spot.

I doubt we’d have much left in the cap for a seasoned winger. Think we need to unearth a young inexpensive Jack Bostock type of winger.

 

[426Tlgerland]

Whose Next....

Hopefully Stef for upgrade and extra 3 or 4 years

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Hopefully Stef for upgrade and extra 3 or 4 years

Where is all the love for Stef coming from all of a sudden. He was one of the most criticised players over the summer. Was constantly stated how much he needed to lift and to take some angry pills. I remember it specifically because I couldn’t believe that our only Orign player was copping it.

 

[426Tlgerland]

I agree that a winger + lock makes our 1 - 17 look top 8. I think our biggest problem becomes our depth though. Our 22 - 30 has no experience at all.


Samuela & Bateman out the other week was really felt, same with Galvin over his 2 weeks.

Yes still need player for the 13 with some top grade experience , , Nado , Staines , Lobb , To,a. Should be able to over the other wing you would think

 

[426Tlgerland]

Where is all the love for Stef coming from all of a sudden. He was one of the most criticised players over the summer. Was constantly stated how much he needed to lift and to take some angry pills. I remember it specifically because I couldn’t believe that our only Orign player was copping it.

Mate I’m a fan of Stef , he did need to lift a bit and has done so and I feel he will become one of the best props in the game , he is still getting his body right to take the constant hits , end of this year he will be a stand out , just my opinion

 

[mikey]

Penrith just resigned and upgraded promising young forward Luron Patea (Prop) until the end of 2027. Don’t want to read into it too much but maybe Penrith don’t think they’ll be able to land Stefano and have opted to stick with a local junior. No outside knowledge or anything like others pretend, just a thought.

Stef should see progress happening with the signings we've recently made.

 

[Spartan117]

Where is all the love for Stef coming from all of a sudden. He was one of the most criticised players over the summer. Was constantly stated how much he needed to lift and to take some angry pills. I remember it specifically because I couldn’t believe that our only Orign player was copping it.

Because, he is finally coming good and is only 24 in May.

He can be a weapon for us and the New 2025 Wests Tigers.

Lock Him In

 

[BAGNF05]

Where is all the love for Stef coming from all of a sudden. He was one of the most criticised players over the summer. Was constantly stated how much he needed to lift and to take some angry pills. I remember it specifically because I couldn’t believe that our only Orign player was copping it.

I’ve always said he’s young and potentially a top 2-3 prop behind Haas. I haven’t changed that view.

 

[hank37w]

I doubt we’d have much left in the cap for a seasoned winger. Think we need to unearth a young inexpensive Jack Bostock type of winger.

I was kind of hoping that Alex Lobb was going to be that guy.

Given a bit of time maybe he can still be that guy.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

I was kind of hoping that Alex Lobb was going to be that guy.

Given a bit of time maybe he can still be that guy.

He was another hyped through the roof in the off season.

 

[FrodoTBaggin]

Members email just sent out, Richo just extended with us for 4 more years.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Members email just sent out, Richo just extended with us for 4 more years.

One of our best signings ever.

 

[Tigerwould]

Whose Next....

IMO it would be best to extend/ re-set Steph and Gavin’s contracts first then will know where we stand re the cap . Then go to market.

 

[Tiger Stripes]

Where is all the love for Stef coming from all of a sudden. He was one of the most criticised players over the summer. Was constantly stated how much he needed to lift and to take some angry pills. I remember it specifically because I couldn’t believe that our only Orign player was copping it.

Don't you agree he is playing better this year than last year?
A mental thing; you have to believe that things are building for the better The club overall is on the up.
So collectively, get on board

 

[Buttface]

With Turuva in the backline, we are genuinely one decent winger away from top 8. If we can develop one of the young guns into a 13, there's no reason we shouldn't be challenging for a finals spot next season especially with Penrith losing some players.

1. Bula
2. Naden/To'a/Staines (Fighting it out for the spot)
3. Turuva
4. Olam
5. (New Signing)
6. Galvin
7. Luai
8. Stef
9. Api
10. Klemmer
11. Papalii
12. Bateman
13. Matamua/Kit/Fa'agutu

14. Latu Fainu
15. Twal
16. Pole
17. Samuela Fainu

I wouldn’t be surprised if SAM F forces his way into the run on side, we’ll see how he handles srf this weekend and if he goes well he’s gunna be good for us playing fr and srf, on the bench or run on. I’m loving how he developing.