Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

Just an update on our squad state-of-play for 2025 ...

We have 27 contracted to our top 30 (including Luai, Turuva & internal upgrades). Outside of this Stef, Sezer & Tumeth have options in their contracts for '25.

So I very much doubt we make any external signings until the plans for these 3 guys are finalised or we hear about any other releases (i.e. Naden, Sullivan or someone not mentioned like Staines, To'a, Faagutu).

Also we have 3 on development contracts confirmed for '25 (out of max 6) - Heath Mason, Alex Lobb & Will Craig.
 
BlackWhiteGold said:
Just an update on our squad state-of-play for 2025 ...

We have 27 contracted to our top 30 (including Luai, Turuva & internal upgrades). Outside of this Stef, Sezer & Tumeth have options in their contracts for '25.

So I very much doubt we make any external signings until the plans for these 3 guys are finalised or we hear about any other releases (i.e. Naden, Sullivan or someone not mentioned like Staines, To'a, Faagutu).

Also we have 3 on development contracts confirmed for '25 (out of max 6) - Heath Mason, Alex Lobb & Will Craig.
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Why would WTs release Faagutu? He is an outstanding prospect.
 
BlackWhiteGold said:
Just an update on our squad state-of-play for 2025 ...

We have 27 contracted to our top 30 (including Luai, Turuva & internal upgrades). Outside of this Stef, Sezer & Tumeth have options in their contracts for '25.

So I very much doubt we make any external signings until the plans for these 3 guys are finalised or we hear about any other releases (i.e. Naden, Sullivan or someone not mentioned like Staines, To'a, Faagutu).

Also we have 3 on development contracts confirmed for '25 (out of max 6) - Heath Mason, Alex Lobb & Will Craig.
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How is Tumeth getting paid to play? There is hope for me.
 
Junior Amone has not succeeded in having his sentence halved from 2 years for the hammer attack on a tradesman at Warrawong. The judge re-sentenced him to a 16-month intensive correction order meaning he will not be eligible to return to the NRL until October 25.

 
Stefano Utoikamanu has officially been granted permission to test the NRL open market, with the Wests Tigers remaining confident the prop will sign a long-term extension.

The 24-year-old has emerged as one of the most in-demand players in the competition and with some unique clauses in his current deal, looks set to become a free agent.

Utoikamanu has been linked with a move to multiple clubs and has publicly expressed his desire to land at a winning organisation after a tough stretch at Concord.

In a statement released on Wednesday afternoon, the Tigers confirmed the front-rower has been formally granted permission to look around - a decision that chief executive Shane Richardson claims the club are "comfortable" with.
 
momo_amp_medo said:
Stefano Utoikamanu has officially been granted permission to test the NRL open market, with the Wests Tigers remaining confident the prop will sign a long-term extension.

The 24-year-old has emerged as one of the most in-demand players in the competition and with some unique clauses in his current deal, looks set to become a free agent.

Utoikamanu has been linked with a move to multiple clubs and has publicly expressed his desire to land at a winning organisation after a tough stretch at Concord.

In a statement released on Wednesday afternoon, the Tigers confirmed the front-rower has been formally granted permission to look around - a decision that chief executive Shane Richardson claims the club are "comfortable" with.
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Like Twal, he'll find out how much other clubs really value him.
 
BlackWhiteGold said:
No but he fills a need for us with the above attributes.

No one is saying he's Payne Haas that I've seen but if Uto departs, he's the right age profile to complement Klemmer, Twal as our young middle contingent (Miller, Faagutu, Sukkar, hopefully big Tofaeono, Johannssen) as they develop.
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I know u are been hopeful that these guys will turn into 1st grade players, but at best they are 2-3 years away , SO in the mean time what are we going to do , WAIT again and lose more players , we need to go into the market and buy some hard nosed forwards untill the kids come through
 
momo_amp_medo said:
Stefano Utoikamanu has officially been granted permission to test the NRL open market, with the Wests Tigers remaining confident the prop will sign a long-term extension.

The 24-year-old has emerged as one of the most in-demand players in the competition and with some unique clauses in his current deal, looks set to become a free agent.

Utoikamanu has been linked with a move to multiple clubs and has publicly expressed his desire to land at a winning organisation after a tough stretch at Concord.

In a statement released on Wednesday afternoon, the Tigers confirmed the front-rower has been formally granted permission to look around - a decision that chief executive Shane Richardson claims the club are "comfortable" with.
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This will be interesting. Riccio was absolutely rock solid on SEN that another club, who he wouldn't name, are prepared to go to $1M per year for him. He says he want to be at a winning club - the only ones that pretty much always fit that criteria are Melbourne, Penrith, Roosters and maybe Brisbane and Sharks at a pinch, but they are a tier below. Will they pay him $1M a year? Doubt it, not on the books anyway (Chooks). He will only get $1M at a club like St George, Warriors, etc. Hardly winning clubs. Wonder if he ends up at the Rabbitohs under Wayne?
 
bptiger 0 said:
I know u are been hopeful that these guys will turn into 1st grade players, but at best they are 2-3 years away , SO in the mean time what are we going to do , WAIT again and lose more players , we need to go into the market and buy some hard nosed forwards untill the kids come through
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That’s what I’m actually saying if Stef departs.

Someone like Royce Hunt to add to our prop rotation with Klemmer, Pole, Twal & Seyfarth with Miller, Faagutu, Herman etc getting the odd run.
 
Not a signings suggestion or rumour, only wanted to share the following news about Benji's nephew. One to keep an eye on 🤔

BENJI'S NEPHEW LANDS LONG-TERM DEAL​

Benji Marshall. West Tigers.
Benji Marshall, head coach for the West Tigers. (Getty)

The nephew of golden boy Benji Marshall has signed with the Gold Coast Titans.

Taane Marshall-Wallace, a powerfully built 15-year-old outside back, is held in such high opinion by the Titans that he has been given a four-year deal.

Marshall-Wallace hails from Waimana in the Bay of Plenty, and is another Kiwi rugby union convert.

He was playing the 15-a-side game up until only three months ago and has wasted no time making an impact in league against players one and two years older than him.

"He's a big kid with good skills - we are very excited about him," a Titans source told Wide World of Sports.

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SwervinMervin said:
This will be interesting. Riccio was absolutely rock solid on SEN that another club, who he wouldn't name, are prepared to go to $1M per year for him. He says he want to be at a winning club - the only ones that pretty much always fit that criteria are Melbourne, Penrith, Roosters and maybe Brisbane and Sharks at a pinch, but they are a tier below. Will they pay him $1M a year? Doubt it, not on the books anyway (Chooks). He will only get $1M at a club like St George, Warriors, etc. Hardly winning clubs. Wonder if he ends up at the Rabbitohs under Wayne?
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I’d put the clubs in order of most likely as follows:

Storm
Roosters
Bulldogs
Panthers

I’m sure there will be “Third party deals” involved 🙄
 
HowDugWT said:
On another note. According to Zerotackle Robbie Farah's coaching contract runs out at the end of this year. Does he get resigned?
I know there were talks he would move to a more business side of the club. Anyone know if this is confirmed?
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As much as I love Robbie, if we could move him into a more business focussed role I'd look at a Holbrook or Arthur to come on as an assistant
 
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