Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[tigermate]

The club WILL lose some of the young 'stars' coming through.

There is a significant amount of young depth in our junior ranks in the halves. I'm not convinced Galvin is the top of that pile- just the first through the door.

Imo galvin is future origin and national captain

If we lose him it’ll be worse than moses
- maybe on par with teddy

 

[WesternSuburbsBoy]

If galvin agitates for a release we’re screwed

Also the fact that we haven’t extended him beyond the next two years is concerning

I assume we would try to - and the fact he hasn’t means he will test the market November 1 next year.

We all need to pray that luai catapults us to the top 8 next year or we’re screwed

"What he (Benji) has done for me since I've started pre-season has been amazing you know, I love working under him & I love being a Tiger." Galvin in a interview not even 2 months ago. Seriously this random fear mongering about Galvin leaving is based on what exactly?

 

[Tom Shines]

Blore was on 500k too remember

Edit: also it's been said that Ice had a ratchet clause in his contract meaning only year 1 was 650k. Year 2 and 3 are 750k.

yeah … I heard the term “ratchet clause “ … is that normal in NRL contracts ? Never heard it before …Pascoe must be a weak negotiator to allow such crappy terms in these contracts …Also I heard Ice started at $600k … not $650k … 600 to 750 is a lot of ratchet …spanners must have been working hard ratcheting …

was Blore really on $500k this year ? That surprises me considering it was the last year of his deal he signed when he was a relative nobody

 

[Spartan117]

I'm confident Rich and Benji are on alert around retaining our best players.

 

[Lebanese_Coach_aspiration]

Had a scan through Hull FC, Hull KR and couple of others. Really can’t see who we could sign that would make the difference?
Franklin Pele to replace Stefano Utoikamanu?

The Hulls are struggling.
The better players are in the top 4, but i also think there are alot of wingers and centres that are better than what we have, but not stars, and the money we would offer probably doesnt make it worth it.

 

[Lebanese_Coach_aspiration]

Who is going to pay Stef overs to come to them?? Rumor is that he is going to Storm or panthers
so i say see ya and have a good career.

The prop market is dire atm. Stef would have large offers from doggs, Roosters, Souths, eels, Dragons and even the dolphins.

The one advantage is we have him already and we have cap room. Better than a few of the above. Doggs could comfortably throw 700 at him. Roosters 800. Souths i dont know. Eels will want a shake up but probs cant afford unless they do a swap. Drags probably not worth staying.
We going to have to give him 850 at least. Maybe 900.

 

[Lebanese_Coach_aspiration]

As a lebanese coach, I spend alot of time scouring the market and looking for opportunities for recruitment.
We need to go beyond just seeing who is off contract (although we must snap up Aitken quick) but looking how we can 'help' clubs who are unbalanced in they depth.

I can see an opportunity at the doggs to take Hutchison, Skelton or Taafe.
Taafe has lost the FB role but looks like a very handy outside back utility with pace. Would you guys be interested in him? What stops me from committing to him is i want him for our depth but by that logic he may as well stay.
Hutch I think would convert to a great ball playing lock we could get for a steal i bet. He has lost the halfback race and they are covered in the lock/Ute position by Mann, hayward, Salmon etc. Could also be back depth if needed. i would definitely ask the question to his manager.
Skelton a no brainer if we can get him. We wont be alone in chasing him though so we gotta act quick.

Eels and souths are also under some pressure to mix things up. I cant see who we need from souths they would let go, but i think there is a good opportunity to take on an older forward from the eels, because they will want to freshen their pack with younger forwards.
Dont see why we couldnt take Paulo off their hands if we match his contract + add a year.
That has risk but a potential win/win. You offset that with a cheaper hardhead like nathan brown + English and we good.

 

[Lebanese_Coach_aspiration]

There is no need for a 'lebanese touch'. Farah is not a coach. Benji needs experienced coaches around him. Farrah, heighno etc can be water boys and trainers

Fixed your post.

 

[Kaito]

"What he (Benji) has done for me since I've started pre-season has been amazing you know, I love working under him & I love being a Tiger." Galvin in a interview not even 2 months ago. Seriously this random fear mongering about Galvin leaving is based on what exactly?

The Mole can't get his lips off of Moses' clackers lol

 

[Lebanese_Coach_aspiration]

Imo galvin is future origin and national captain

If we lose him it’ll be worse than moses
- maybe on par with teddy

I'm going to risk a ban from this forum for saying this, but what is so good about Galvin?
I see someone who might be good one day but itsnt really atm.

 

[TSP]

I'm going to risk a ban from this forum for saying this, but what is so good about Galvin?
I see someone who might be good one day but itsnt really atm.

4 weeks suspension should suffice!

 

[twentyforty]

The Hulls are struggling.
The better players are in the top 4, but i also think there are alot of wingers and centres that are better than what we have, but not stars, and the money we would offer probably doesnt make it worth it.

OK. I only mentioned Hulls because that’s where Richo is prospecting ATM.

 

[Lebanese_Coach_aspiration]

OK. I only mentioned Hulls because that’s where Richo is prospecting ATM.

He might be looking at juniors.
Hull is a genuine league city. One of the only ones in England. Maybe the only one.

I wonder if he is trying to find a Herbie type player.

 

[twentyforty]

I'm going to risk a ban from this forum for saying this, but what is so good about Galvin?
I see someone who might be good one day but itsnt really atm.

Fair comment mate. I think people compare him with Benji and how much better he was during his first few games, but he has been a little quiet lately? Maybe we should give the kid some space and time? He is good though and looks like he’d be cool under pressure.

 

[tigermate]

"What he (Benji) has done for me since I've started pre-season has been amazing you know, I love working under him & I love being a Tiger." Galvin in an interview not even 2 months ago. Seriously this random fear mongering about Galvin leaving is based on what exactly?

His manager lol

You forget what he did to us with the big 4?

Also that comment was made before we lost 8 in a row. If we win another spoon even his family will be telling him to go to a better system. He’ll have his pick for clubs next November. If we are struggling he’ll be tempted to leave.

 

[Camel2281]

As a lebanese coach, I spend alot of time scouring the market and looking for opportunities for recruitment.
We need to go beyond just seeing who is off contract (although we must snap up Aitken quick) but looking how we can 'help' clubs who are unbalanced in they depth.

I can see an opportunity at the doggs to take Hutchison, Skelton or Taafe.
Taafe has lost the FB role but looks like a very handy outside back utility with pace. Would you guys be interested in him? What stops me from committing to him is i want him for our depth but by that logic he may as well stay.
Hutch I think would convert to a great ball playing lock we could get for a steal i bet. He has lost the halfback race and they are covered in the lock/Ute position by Mann, hayward, Salmon etc. Could also be back depth if needed. i would definitely ask the question to his manager.
Skelton a no brainer if we can get him. We wont be alone in chasing him though so we gotta act quick.

Eels and souths are also under some pressure to mix things up. I cant see who we need from souths they would let go, but i think there is a good opportunity to take on an older forward from the eels, because they will want to freshen their pack with younger forwards.
Dont see why we couldnt take Paulo off their hands if we match his contract + add a year.
That has risk but a potential win/win. You offset that with a cheaper hardhead like nathan brown + English and we good.

The fact you think we should snap up Aitken shows you know nothing about the sport.

 

[tigermate]

I'm going to risk a ban from this forum for saying this, but what is so good about Galvin?
I see someone who might be good one day but itsnt really atm.

All g dude

He’s 18/19, good attitude, fittest in the team, hungry for the ball, follows the ball and wants it in his hands all the time, runs to the line, short kicking game, long kicking game, good physical attributes, got swagger but not too arrogant, has been on par with our best and stood up other first grade opposition in his first ten games, has captained his country for his age so good leadership qualities.

Just what I see.

People saying he’s not great. He’s 18.

I remember when Pascoe told me Mitchell moses was too erratic and luke brooks was better half- the week moses left.

Galvin is better than where moses was at his age, is physically bigger, and has more heart.

 

[tigerballs]

Hypothetically if Taylan May’s contract gets terminated by the Panthers and if he gets found not guilty with his charges he is defending, who believes he’d be a good signing for Wests Tigers ?
I understand players who are often in off field trouble is far from ideal, but if he is found not guilty and was endorsed by our other ex Panthers players, he is certainly the body type and physical type of outside back we need.

The whole family is scum. Let them all play for the Long Bay losers.

 

[tigerballs]

Fair comment mate. I think people compare him with Benji and how much better he was during his first few games, but he has been a little quiet lately? Maybe we should give the kid some space and time? He is good though and looks like he’d be cool under pressure.

Sezer will help him

 

[tigerballs]

All g dude

He’s 18/19, good attitude, fittest in the team, hungry for the ball, follows the ball and wants it in his hands all the time, runs to the line, short kicking game, long kicking game, good physical attributes, got swagger but not too arrogant, has been on par with our best and stood up other first grade opposition in his first ten games, has captained his country for his age so good leadership qualities.

Just what I see.

People saying he’s not great. He’s 18.

I remember when Pascoe told me Mitchell moses was too erratic and luke brooks was better half- the week moses left.

Galvin is better than where moses was at his age, is physically bigger, and has more heart.

He's a star