Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[bptiger 0]

Benji needs to flex some of his influence and get some players through the door.

Backs advised to find new clubs;
- Brent Naden
- Staford Toa
- Charlie Staines

- Solomon Alaimalo, no contract offer for 2025
- Feledy, can see his contract out playing cup (2025)
- Faatape, he is depth only
- Kepoa, off contract 2024 / no new contract considered.

Players targeted ;
Early releases needed.

- Blaize Talagi (Parra)
- Ali Leiataua (NZ)
- Israel Leota (Bris)
- Semi Valemai (NQ , off contract)
- Jack Bostock (2025, off contract)

Start making some moves.

Are they all backs , WE need forwards , with mongrel and we need at least 3-4 , u can’t win games without forwards , if u have ever coached or played this would be something u need to build a team

 

[KCTiger2]

Ok here we go….

Surely, every week in training you could see that the players we have, and the team picked each week is not up to it?

Even the bench - name me one player that would cause any nrl coach bother in game prep, or strike any fear into the opposition ? Nadda, no one.

Our attack is poor, there is no cohesion , and my mind is boggled, as our head coach was an attacking apex warrior in his prime time ?

Staines, toa, naden - honestly they are poor.

Bula - I think such a long deal on massive $$$, we got hyped in a shithouse season and signed on hope.

We play with no vigour , intent or focus.

Galvin I hope kicks on , ball playing lock after a year or two in the gym and growing ?

Look in qld - don’t see a lot of nsw cup . Can anyone comment on Isiah Iongi? Penrith fullback , Preston Riki , young Skelton at the dogs seems to get a lot of wraps?

We haven had a decent centre in over 10 years. Yet it is constantly our weakness.

Heath Mason going ok ?

Latu isn’t a 9… the kid is the 6.

Bateman - sheenius signing, he’s not the player he was , and fair enough too I guess.

Staines has been decent this year in terms of yardage and under the highball and as for Bula the guy is about 30 games into his career and visibly improving each week and if you can’t see that your blind

 

[InBulaWeTrust]

Bula - I think such a long deal on massive $$$, we got hyped in a shithouse season and signed on hope

Bula has had one proper preseason, and this will be his first full season ever. Plus he is one of the youngest players starting fullback, as well as showing some of the most promise and heart out of anyone in our team. You are whining about the wrong players, when someone like seyfarth plays every game doing nothing but arking up, high tackles and giving away penalties

 

[derekderekson]

You just cannot “sell off’ players.

 

[derekderekson]

If we won yesterday. No one would be mentioning a few guys.
2 point win vs loss brings out alot of overreactions .
Bula tried his heart out and stats don’t lie.
Some Derek’s here wanting him gone is stupid after 25 games.
Yes we miss strike. But also anyone thinking our roster wasn’t bottom 2 start of year is dumb.
Excited for Willett who seems to be a try scorer X factor winger we have lacked for
Stefano leaving will put us back in front row depth with little ready to step up internally.
Only shining light is its looks like Miller finally improving and likely ready mid/end of next year!

 

[InBulaWeTrust]

If we won yesterday. No one would be mentioning a few guys.
2 point win vs loss brings out alot of overreactions .
Bula tried his heart out and stats don’t lie.
Some Derek’s here wanting him gone is stupid after 25 games.
Yes we miss strike. But also anyone thinking our roster wasn’t bottom 2 start of year is dumb.
Excited for Willett who seems to be a try scorer X factor winger we have lacked for
Stefano leaving will put us back a few years with little ready to step up.
Only shining light is its looks like Miller finally improving and likely ready mid/end of next year!

thats if stef leaves though, and i much agree that Bula is the heart and soul of our team. We will slowly get better, If anybody thought we were gonna have huge improvements in our team when our roster arguably just got worse (with departure of brooks) then it is a bit of a joke. We have had great signs, Galvin and Sam Fainu to name some. Patience is key, and just hope our club management doesn't prioritise corporate over fans and footy like it is seeming thus far.

 

[TYGA]

If we won yesterday. No one would be mentioning a few guys.
2 point win vs loss brings out alot of overreactions .
Bula tried his heart out and stats don’t lie.
Some Derek’s here wanting him gone is stupid after 25 games.
Yes we miss strike. But also anyone thinking our roster wasn’t bottom 2 start of year is dumb.
Excited for Willett who seems to be a try scorer X factor winger we have lacked for
Stefano leaving will put us back in front row depth with little ready to step up internally.
Only shining light is its looks like Miller finally improving and likely ready mid/end of next year!

Bula given age and performance is our best player and prospect. We need to stop criticising good players because of a bad overall team. The deficiencies are clearly in the outside backs.

 

[jadtiger]

Bula has had one proper preseason, and this will be his first full season ever. Plus he is one of the youngest players starting fullback, as well as showing some of the most promise and heart out of anyone in our team. You are whining about the wrong players, when someone like seyfarth plays every game doing nothing but arking up, high tackles and giving away penalties

I certainly agree with your comments about Bula but not Seyfarth as he not only is playing with passion but also backing up his teammates.He will never be a world beater but is the style of player that you need in your squad

 

[Telltails]

Bula given age and performance is our best player and prospect. We need to stop criticising good players because of a bad overall team. The deficiencies are clearly in the outside backs.

I thought Bula was great yesterday.

 

[supercoach]

They have Lomax, Penisini and Gutho to fit in to 2 centre spots and a fullback, and he isn’t dislodging Brown or Moses in the halves, so I think he may want out

Chooks need to find a no6 to replace Keary and will need a fullback in 18 months to replace Teddy. He has Chook written all over him

 

[rugbygoated]

1. Bula
2. Capable winger
3. Suruva
4. Olam
5. Capable winger
6. Luai
7. Galvin

2 x wingers who actually add value to the team please 🙏

I'm locking in capable winger for Dally m winger of the year

 

[tigertragic]

Look at the Sharks coaching box. Fitzgibbon, Hannay, Price. Each of them must have ~15 years of coaching experience? At least a decade. Embarrassing compared to us.

And yet the tigers beat them 🤷

 

[WesternSuburbsBoy]

i’m officially off the we should sign Valemei train

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

2 ex WT in McIntyre and Mikalie going well for their teams

 

[coivtny]

If your expecting top 4 next year then that’s on you

You don't play the game to finish down the ladder. You asked a question, I answered. You don't seem to like it. That's on you.

 

[GCfan]

i’m officially off the we should sign Valemei train

He’s the cowboys version of Naden. Not real smart and good for a few errors most weeks

 

[GNR4LIFE]

And yet the tigers beat them 🤷

Well then, that settles that.

 

[supercoach]

2 ex WT in McIntyre and Mikalie going well for their teams

Big Mac is the perfect roster fill. Budget price and you know what you’re going to get every week. We as always we’re not smart enough to keep him

 

[balmain boy]

That's what I got told too, several times. Salary officially on the books is legit and within the cap. But the players don't pay rent, get cars donated, get their teeth fixed, free suits, groceries delivered without paying, shouts at the bar, free financial advice, discounts on real estate, tip-offs at the horses etc. etc. Don't even mention the Colombian nose candy.

Basically don't pay a cent in living costs and introduced to all the right people to get things done for them, so long as they still good with the club and Uncle Nick.

Broncos have had the same thing via Thoroughbreds support.

There needs to be an audit of the finances of all Roosters players from say the last 5 years.
Cheating the cap is cheating the cap. Given gambling is involved having teams rigging the system, providing free drugs etc, is all highly illegal. It's not a secret either. When will someone have the balls to do something about it?

 

[stephen]

And yet the tigers beat them 🤷

And since then......