Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[LeichhardtTiger]

Ur a nasty piece of works , I am entitled to my views , if u took the time to read my post ( that’s if u can read at all ) maybe u would see I was talking about forwards which we will be lacking in next year .

Case in point - Our KOE depth squad hasn't even named one of the 2nd Row spots yet!

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Round 17: Magpies v Panthers

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[Lestronge]

Ur a nasty piece of works , I am entitled to my views , if u took the time to read my post ( that’s if u can read at all ) maybe u would see I was talking about forwards which we will be lacking in next year .

It’s hardly nasty , it’s an observation , as you must have a contusion to totally memory dump the signings we actually have made .
And it wasn’t meant in pure mean spirit , more just being a smartarse.
The point still remain though …

 

[Lestronge]

Case in point - Our KOE depth squad hasn't even named one of the 2nd Row spots yet!

Round 17: Magpies v Panthers | Wests Tigers

Round 17: Magpies v Panthers

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Because we have 15 players in the injury ward lol .
That tends to put a dent in your playing stock … you know 36-15 =21

 

[batboy]

As helpful as those guys will be, they dont solve the riddle of our pack.

Richo also said we're short in the OB's...
I don't think one bloke fixes that either.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

I can’t remember when this thread was realistic.

Angus this, Willison that. All pipe dreams.

A fantasy thread at best... The Star Enquirer at best.... but you know - its good people can still use their imagination

 

[Tom Shines]

I can’t remember when this thread was realistic.

Angus this, Willison that. All pipe dreams.

I thought that was the idea of the thread to be honest …just make up BS and put forward names of players that are never going to come here ..

 

[weststigerman]

I thought that was the idea of the thread to be honest …just make up BS and put forward names of players that are never going to come here ..

Then this forum is following the club’s level of mediocrity. Surely people can imagine better players than Wilison.

 

[TigerTone]

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 🙄

the raiders are after him too and they probably would have the 1mil
to pay seeing as theyre losing afew for next year

 

[Tiger_claws]

Adrian Proszenko (Herald) said on SEN today he believes Stefano wouldn’t leave Sydney due a family situation and needs to remain in Sydney. He wouldn’t go into detail of the situation though. Also believes he will stay. I hope he is right but journalists guessing like the rest of us

 

[BAGNF05]

the raiders are after him too and they probably would have the 1mil
to pay seeing as theyre losing afew for next year

Ricky is like us. Offers a million and the bloke signs at a marquee club for 7 fitty.

 

[HUNT 101]

If we were to spend $1m on a forward it doesn’t come better than Angus. If it was an option you do whatever is needed to make it happen.

Would mean Fainu needs to shift to right or lock though but geez the combo of Luia/Angus would cause endless nightmares to teams.

I have to agree he has a beast mode that the tigers need !!!and the young fella's can follow his lead ..definitely worth throwing a figure at this manager

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Adrian Proszenko (Herald) said on SEN today he believes Stefano wouldn’t leave Sydney due a family situation and needs to remain in Sydney. He wouldn’t go into detail of the situation though. Also believes he will stay. I hope he is right but journalists guessing like the rest of us

Might be that he doesn’t want to move away from his brother Filia who he is close to.

Adrian ran the story 4 years ago about their special bond. In short, Filia was a talented junior too but broke his neck playing (avoided quadriplegia thankfully).

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Stefano Utoikamanu's brother will be at the forefront of his mind when he makes his NRL debut for Parramatta this weekend.

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[BlackWhiteGold]

Might be that he doesn’t want to move away from his brother Filia who he is close to.

Adrian ran the story 4 years ago about their special bond. In short, Filia was a talented junior too but broke his neck playing (avoided quadriplegia thankfully).

'Very emotional': Why Eels prop Utoikamanu's debut is a family affair

Stefano Utoikamanu's brother will be at the forefront of his mind when he makes his NRL debut for Parramatta this weekend.

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In this story from 4 years ago, it says Stef is very close family friends with Oregon Kaufusi. Interestingly, Oregon has an option in his contract with the Sharks next season. Maybe the club could try to lure Oregon as a sweetener for Stef. Would be a dynamic prop partnership along with Pole et al!!!

 

[crazycat]

In this story from 4 years ago, it says Stef is very close family friends with Oregon Kaufusi. Interestingly, Oregon has an option in his contract with the Sharks next season. Maybe the club could try to lure Oregon as a sweetener for Stef. Would be a dynamic prop partnership along with Pole et al!!!

Oregon would be a very nice replacement for Bateman and Paps.

 

[Vicious]

Oregon would be a very nice replacement for Bateman and Paps.

True and it would appear Benji thinks Pole could make a transition tk the edge.
If that worked it would mean we have a massive forward pack,

 

[Mistymuzzle]

Adrian Proszenko (Herald) said on SEN today he believes Stefano wouldn’t leave Sydney due a family situation and needs to remain in Sydney. He wouldn’t go into detail of the situation though. Also believes he will stay. I hope he is right but journalists guessing like the rest of us

This is 100% correct, however there are 8 other clubs in Sydney

 

[TillLindemann]

Manly and Glebe Dirty Reds in interesting discussions. Watch this space.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

I have to agree he has a beast mode that the tigers need !!!and the young fella's can follow his lead ..definitely worth throwing a figure at this manager

Aside from on the park. He has been to the top and then rock bottom and came back with a vengeance. His experience could be invaluable on and off the park to our young brigade but also highlights how fast something could be taken away from you due to 1 bad choice.

 

[hammertime]

In this story from 4 years ago, it says Stef is very close family friends with Oregon Kaufusi. Interestingly, Oregon has an option in his contract with the Sharks next season. Maybe the club could try to lure Oregon as a sweetener for Stef. Would be a dynamic prop partnership along with Pole et al!!!

Love this approach.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Couple of interesting items in DT tonight:

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/sport-confidential-rumours-of-big-money-meeting-between-brad-arthur-and-manly-ceo-tony-mestrov-shut-down/news-story/63a1f0b707da9599320b3ce615c69236

Souths remain on the look-out for a cut-priced prop but the likes of Royce Hunt and Jack de Belin are expected to be too expensive.

NRL clubs are circling another Wallaby with Suli Vunivalu set to be the next target from the 15-man game. Vunivalu has attracted interest from a host of clubs already after the former Storm flyer missed out on Australia’s latest squad. He has 12 months left on his deal with the Queensland Reds but given Rugby Australia’s financial constraints they would consider letting him go to help free up some much needed funds.

Royce Hunt & Suli Vunivalu come on down to Tiger town 🤣