Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Oldman]

The large stuff , whilst dissapointing is inevitable. If as that snippet says TDS and Galvin are the preferred choices moving forward , along with the Fainus , then there really isnt much of a pathway here for them .
In saying that because we have long term contracts we now have power to leverage into players in positions of weakness .
Bear in mind also , Joseph Sualiii was a 6 coming through and has spent the majority of his first grade in the centre or wing .
And as good as Onitoni is I don’t think he’s anywhere near the prodigy that Joseph was a few years ago . As far as I can tell Makasini is the “throw the check book” player on that list .
We need Dynamic centres and backs /backrowers.
Just my opinion .

Galvin didn’t extend his contract,
Meaning he knocked back an upgrade $ over the next 2 years and is staying because he has to.
Those that think he is here for a long time could just be going off a bit early.
He’s taking a risk that he doesn’t get injured and will make that money later on, with WHO is anyone’s guess.
No guarantee it is with the Tigers unfortunately.

 

[InBenjiWeTrust]

Sign this guy, yesterday

 

[Kaito]

Get Jordan petaia on the phone

 

[bptiger 0]

But that is just second year syndrome, next year will be third year and he will be fine. 🤣 🤣 🤣

For what it's worth I don't think he is coming but wouldn't mind him if he did.

He will not be going anywhere, the donkeys can see a very good footballer in the making .

 

[bptiger 0]

I’d be looking to get Terrell May and Xavier Willison ASAP! 🔥 Terrell May is an 80 min front rower, with incredible workrate, great offload and skillful! That 30metre cutout try assist in Magic Rd is as good as you’ll see! The bloke should be partnering Payne Haas in the starting front row for NSW! Absolute GUN, plus dirt cheap! Willison is another that will play rep footy very soon, can play big mins and not lose impact!

To late bud , may signed with roooters a couple of weeks ago , and the donkeys won’t let Willson go

 

[balmain boy]

I happened to come across the following on rugby union social media (it just popped up on my feed, honest). I should say I have no idea who this guy is or what his mail might be, so presented without any endorsement whatsoever. From comments on an article about clubs chasing Onitoni Large:

I’m reasonably close to this situation and this is my mail. He is 100% leaving the Wests Tigers, as is his brother. The new NRL rule is that you can promote a player who is 17 years old to the top 30 but they cannot play until they are 18. Manly did this with Latu Fainu and he is a Tiger now. This means that Large could be in an NRL top 30 this year. He is not in the Tigers 30 and he is not in their development squad (5 extra players) and he played Harold Matt’s this year, not SG ball or Jersey Flegg. His younger brother Ashton who is a hooker is a gun too. The problem is the Tigers already have the best 2 young prospects in the NRL at those positions in Lachlan Galvin and Tallyn Da Silva. They have long term deals and are already IN the NRL every week. The tigers also have an origin player in both positions in their 2025 squad. This part is purely speculative: I think Onitoni really wants to play Rugby Union but that his manager will recommend he does not. His manager manages Angus Crichton (RA super annoyed with him because they thought they had him wrapped) Murray Taulagi (union star joined league) Justin Olam (signed with Tigers and is now annoyed at Tigers) Taniela Paseka (left tigers joined Manly) Tepai Moeroa (multiple time code hooper back in league) Jack Maddocks (left Waratahs & Wallabies to play in France) His only rugby players in Super rugby left are Tom Wright & Hugh Renton. So much can happen in a short time in these situations but if he remains with the same agency, he is not going to union, even though I actually think he wants to play rugby and his path in union is so much clearer than in league.

Obviously the Large stuff isn't new, but where is the Olam pissed off bit coming from? Another one we're playing while injured?

Meh, sounds like someone making stuff up to big note themselves.

They seem to be complaining that Large isn't even on a dev or NRL contract currently, completely ignoring the fact that the kid is only 16 at the moment, can't play nrl for over a year, and is still very busy with both school, rugby and league. I'd expect both he and Makasini to be on dev contracts next season.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Hence the thread. Rumours, innuendo, hearsay.. journalism...social media, my sisters friend cousin, my mate at work who knows a friend that is friends with Api, your critical suggestions, etc etc etc.. fantasy. One minute wonders. No facts here. Until they sign or unsign. The Disney Channel Thread if you will. Or. The Star Enquirer. Or.. just journalism...

 

[WesternSuburbsBoy]

We need to be making an offer for Jeral Skelton ASAP !!!!

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Otherwise he will be a skeleton

 

[weststigerman]

I’d be looking to get Terrell May and Xavier Willison ASAP! 🔥 Terrell May is an 80 min front rower, with incredible workrate, great offload and skillful! That 30metre cutout try assist in Magic Rd is as good as you’ll see! The bloke should be partnering Payne Haas in the starting front row for NSW! Absolute GUN, plus dirt cheap! Willison is another that will play rep footy very soon, can play big mins and not lose impact!

Why stop there? Lets get Reece Walsh and Haas as well!

 

[happy_tiger]

I know this goes in the who gives a crap section ....but I see Tyrone Peachey retired ....might be old news ....not sure

Maybe this is a gee up .....he is named as 23rd man this weekend 😆

 

[hank37w]

I thought he went into retirement when he was here.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Hope you guys sought this out...

 

[hank37w]

Maybe this is a gee up .....he is named as 23rd man this weekend 😆

That's about 7 spots higher than he should be.

 

[hank37w]

Now that I have thought about it, it is after round 10 and there would be a number of players they could put in before him. 🤣

 

[Tucker]

Sign this guy, yesterday

I hope none of the boys wearing blue and white have continued playing….contact sport is not their thing.

 

[weststigers]

Chooks are missing a few through injury at the moment and have a few coming back from origin, hoping for a competitive game but they are travelling very well, will need to be by far our best game of the year to hang in the fight.
I'd have klemmer and Bateman return via the bench to provide some stability in the middle part of the game

5 origin players and 6 first tier internationals. They are stacked.

 

[Todd Packer]

The rotten peach finally calls it. One of Madges desperation signings, when he couldn’t get anyone but reserve graders.

Nah players were calling him every day wanting to play for us. Remember when Pinocchio told that whopper?

 

[TV Ted Ellery]

5 origin players and 6 first tier internationals. They are stacked.

The failure of the salary cap writ large.

 

[Lestronge]

Galvin didn’t extend his contract,
Meaning he knocked back an upgrade $ over the next 2 years and is staying because he has to.
Those that think he is here for a long time could just be going off a bit early.
He’s taking a risk that he doesn’t get injured and will make that money later on, with WHO is anyone’s guess.
No guarantee it is with the Tigers unfortunately.

No player is committed beyond 5 years except luai .
We have made our choice on who the franchise player is . And he’s currently playing for Penrith .
Whilst there hopefully is a succession plan , we have to hope that we continue our current trajectory to convince those on the fence to commit long term .
The more we win the more likely the team will stick together .