Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

rusted-on said:
So he may coach some Qlders, it doesnt make him one. Neither do the business interests of his employer. He coached the blues for 3 seasons ffs, what is so hard to understand about this?
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Yes he coached the blues for 3 seasons. 9 games for 2 wins.
I don’t understand your point?
 
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AmericanHistoryX said:
Size of body or heart? Or wallet?
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We lack size, and Miller won’t be ready if mighty boy goes. So, we will need another big, big boppa to replace him, and there’s no point getting someone with less ticka or ability. Basically what I said in my original post only with more words. 👍🏻
Go Tigpies!!!
 
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teddy23 said:
Well based off Stefanos comments today he’s gone and it couldn’t be more clear. Positives are Richo’s been in the game for a while he knows what those comments entail so he has his answer and green light to go to the market early now.

Bad news is the props available for the next 2 years are very thin hence Stefanos motivation to go to the market he’ll get the big $ and probably more than he’s worth or shown…… also bad news is one of our biggest strengths being our forward pack takes a significant hit with both Papalili and Stefano leaving. Arguably our two best forwards.

Luai’s impending arrival makes it crucial for us to provide a reliable and strong pack to give him the platform to utilise his ability otherwise it’d just be a waste - it’s very important we give him the best chance and pack around him to be the star we all know he is.

I think it’s very clear Xavier Wilson needs to be contacted asap and should be offered a hefty deal with a starting role.

I also have strong belief that we’ll be searching for forwards in England and 99% sure we’ll be signing an English forward next year. I’m not too familiar with the super league so any posters who have some knowledge I’d be interested to know the next stars coming from there in the forward line who’d be a chance especially with our large cap space we have available. One thing about English forwards is you’ll never question their effort which would be refreshing to see in a Wests Tigers jersey and also provide strong mentors and role models for our young forwards coming through.

I posted on here the club are looking at potentially launching a serious bid for Cobbo but the latest reports of home sickness would make our chances heavily slim. If Cobbo stays then expect little to no room for Staggs to remain there, he was very close to going to Parra when he was off contract last so shows he is open to Sydney. Just to remind people he’s 25 and a powerhouse combination of him and Olam would terrify opposition defences and give Luai some toys out wide with Maksini next up after Olam retires. Very dangerous and should be considered.

Regardless, I don’t blame Stefano for wanting to leave. All that being sad it does speak volumes when a young forward would prefer to walk into a finals team instead of helping create one. I guess our last 10 years is a scary thought for a young player to undergo that for their next 10 but I think when it’s all said and done he’ll look back and see he made the wrong decision. I have high hopes for where we’ll be going in the future regardless of results this year and feel comfortable with Richo guiding us from here.
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Teddy the interesting thing for me is two fold;

1. The money, it's a big deal, maybe we up to $850K but surely no more. I get he wants to win but I agree with you, I think if he goes he will regret it. No one will pay that much. Roosters pack is stacked, I see Penrith as the obvious choice given Fisher-Harris leaving but their cap would be stretched with Papali'i on $750K they took his his full deal from us. So money may come into it. Unless he goes to the Storm? I can't see anyone else in the current premiership window?

2. Does Luai & the Samoa link have an influence, as well as the obvious building of the squad.

Today is great example of that, numerous NRL players out & 2 wins in a row. Yes against lower end teams but a win is a win.

It will be interesting few months as it can't be activated unless we make the 8. Obviously unlikely but what if we win more than we loose from here on out?

Totally agree though, Richo been around the block enough to play the right hand. We loose him, move forward & make a statement with the big money we will have in the bank.
 
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