Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Todd Packer]

The tears emoji suggests otherwise

That just means he's sad Ipap is leaving.
Do we have to call in a team of Instaface emoji experts for every post?

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

Not even salvos accepts broken toys. I have a feeling not many clubs will jump for joy at sullivan or naden

Dogs were interested in Sullivan before we got him….I’m sure Gus will take him, but expect us to pay most of his contract…

 

[Juice]

probably not very reliable but Latu also being shopped??

John Bateman among Wests Tigers players to be 'shopped' to Super League clubs

Reports in Australia claim a number of players are set to be offered to Super League clubs.

www.examinerlive.co.uk

 

[Todd Packer]

Maybe he’s gone over to bring Noffa home? 🤔

More likely Innes Senior the guy who was previously mentioned on here who put 4 tries on playing against Nof. and ended his career with Salford.

 

[InBulaWeTrust]

probably not very reliable but Latu also being shopped??

John Bateman among Wests Tigers players to be 'shopped' to Super League clubs

Reports in Australia claim a number of players are set to be offered to Super League clubs.

www.examinerlive.co.uk

Why tf would we shop Fainu?

 

[jrtiger]

probably not very reliable but Latu also being shopped??

John Bateman among Wests Tigers players to be 'shopped' to Super League clubs

Reports in Australia claim a number of players are set to be offered to Super League clubs.

www.examinerlive.co.uk

just terrible reporting mate. Latu is mentioned in the Chammas article, but it's only to point out that his salary is due to climb to $450k, outlining why we need to shed some cap space. Richo thinks he's a future star, he won't be letting him go.

 

[InBulaWeTrust]

More likely Innes Senior the guy who was previously mentioned on here who put 4 tries on playing against Nof. and ended his career with Salford.

Im sure this forum is on his radar, but why would he be a target that Richo knows about?

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

probably not very reliable but Latu also being shopped??

John Bateman among Wests Tigers players to be 'shopped' to Super League clubs

Reports in Australia claim a number of players are set to be offered to Super League clubs.

www.examinerlive.co.uk

Latu Fainu I’d be keeping……

 

[Tiger_heart]

Panthers pounce on ‘world-class’ Tigers star Isaiah Papali’i after shock release — Transfer Centre

Panthers pounce on ‘world-class’ Tigers star after shock release

www.foxsports.com.au

Remind me again, what are contracts in RL??

 

[jrtiger]

Im sure this forum is on his radar, but why would he be a target that Richo knows about?

you think Shane Richardson hasn't reviewed potential signings in positions of need before stepping on a plane?

 

[hank37w]

Hmmmm what happened to the story via Sheens
‘there will be no players signed that Benji doesn’t want’

Obviously Benji wanted them.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Sullivan looked like Ezra Mamm against us, that’s aged well too

Thats why he was signed. We should never sign a player that plays well against us...... its not reality..

 

[Juice]

Why tf would we shop Fainu?

Just what the article says don’t shoot the messenger lol. A few reasons I could think is:
1. Benji has settled on Galvin & Luai for his half’s going forward.
2. The medical staff think the hamstring issues are going to persist.
3. Once Galvin gets his deserved upgrade, there are better ways to spend money then 3 young half’s on $400-$500k

I’m not saying this article is true at all just posting ‘rumours’ like this thread is for 😃

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

I like Lemuelu. He's been excellent under Wayne

Who hasnt under Wayne? Most mostly do.

 

[hammertime]

This does not sound good. At the first sign of pressure, is Benji throwing the toys out of the cot.

He just wants top 8 sooner rather than later. Are there any on that list that you disagree with? Clean out worked for the Dogs.

I'd be looking at Naden, Sullivan, Staines & Tumeth (If his PO is a problem)... maybe Toa depending on salary.

Would be surprised if we offload Bateman. We need experience.

 

[king_sirro]

This does not sound good. At the first sign of pressure, is Benji throwing the toys out of the cot.

Its great news that he isn't hesitating in fixing some bad decisions, even if he was part of those decisions.

It's obvious these players will not take us forward, so why waste time

 

[AdelaideTiger]

Also, why has no one said Sitili Tupouniua would be nice for us? Runs hard, plays good footy

Bloke is perpetually injured and plays full tilt, full time.
Destined to hang them up early.
Great player but Roosters really know how to burn guys out.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

I find it hard to believe Richo has gone to the UK to promote the West Tigers end of season clearance sale. You would think this could all be done by email, zoom and Tele conference.

Maybe he is having a chat to a few players or even slamming Sam. Anyway if he on a selling trip I hope he comes back with about 8 sales in the bag

All speculation that his trip to UK is to sell players.

No doubt it will come up but maybe he is doing some due diligence on a major player signing or assistant coach or a potential board candidate or to set up a relationship with a SL club or a potential sponsor based in the UK or a few of the above.

We will find out when Richo delivers!

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Sounds warm and nice.... feeling fuzzy now..

 

[BAGNF05]

Who are you offloading AJ to? He’s off contract anyway, but even if he wasn’t, he’s the kind of player you’d be stuck with.

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