Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

Todd Packer said:
Please, you can't really be comparing the body types of the brick with ears and the fat kid.
Miller's a human pear.
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Piggy Riddell was always carrying a bit of excess fat on him, Talakai also isn't exactly built athletically. Even Fred Rose used to go all right, Dean Widders, Olsen Philipana, the list goes on. Not all of those blokes are/were forwards either. I'd even suggest Lattrell Mitchell is carry a bit of extra baggage though he'd go even better (and not bludge on the blind side) if he dropped a few Ks.
 
Buttface said:
Why does everyone think Robbie is a shite coach? Genuine question. I got know idea if he’d be good or not?
Or are we basing this from his perceived personality?
I’m prepared to follow the herd, I just need to know where it’s going first.
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The grass is always greener on the other side?
 
Tiger Stripes said:
I think Naden is now playing up to his original hype!
No brain explosions, defence now better than Olam's IMO. And reasonable speed.
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Heath Mason stating that Naden has taken him under his wing and been a great mentor to him makes you wonder if his tenure at the club is worth persisting with, even if it’s in a capacity where he’s not in our top 17 when at full strength.
 
Tigerdazz2 said:
Piggy Riddell was always carrying a bit of excess fat on him, Talakai also isn't exactly built athletically. Even Fred Rose used to go all right, Dean Widders, Olsen Philipana, the list goes on. Not all of those blokes are/were forwards either. I'd even suggest Lattrell Mitchell is carry a bit of extra baggage though he'd go even better (and not bludge on the blind side) if he dropped a few Ks.
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Every player you've listed there was a solid tank.
Miller is a sloppy mess.
They were all also fat fit f'ers.
Miller's gassed in the warm up.
I'm big on Herman being a future star and he's carrying extra weight, but he's solid and runs like a wrecking ball.
 
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Vicious said:
We are not in a position to be picky, we need any good standard NRL players we can get.
I know it would be nice if all our players went to church on Sundays, didn’t get arrested, didn’t drink or drive cars too fast, but beggars can’t be choosers.
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The Panthers need to resolve the issue. It is not our issue and I don't believe we need to make it ours. Independent of this matter, parents put their trust in our club to guide sons and daughters. We are a club reliant on youth so the benchmark that has been set which has recently seen many good young players debut in the NRL needs to be maintained.
 
The Wests Tigers have been locked in talks to tie down teenage centre


Heamasi Makasini and their efforts are set to intensify after his performances for Newington College in recent weeks.


Sport Confidential has obtained footage of a rampaging Makasini toying with his high school opponents in a game against the The King's School, highlighting why the Tigers have tabled a deal to keep him at the club beyond next season.


There are shades of All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu in the way he swats aside opponents (watch the side-by-side video above). Makasini is still only 16 but there are some who believe he is so talented, the Tigers could seek an exemption to have him play at some point before his 18th birthday, ala Sydney Roosters star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii.

He has attracted interest from some of the biggest clubs in the NRL but the Tigers are quietly confident that they can convince the teenager that his future lies with them.

Makasini, meanwhile, is set to be a star of the Australian schoolboys carnival to be played in a fortnight at Coffs Harbour.
 
Keeping Naden isn't an issue. If he is your 3rd/4th centre option- he's a great player to have around. But that makes To'a expendable (and easier to move on probably). Or you keep To'a, and shift Naden. Or you keep both if you can afford them.

Doueihi's return means we don't need to buy a centre. Lualili'i & Staines along with Faatappe & Makasini mean we probably don't need to get yet another winger. It also kind of makes Lobb & Alaimalo expendable.

In the end- I'd say 2 of these guys need to be shifted. Lobb looks likely to be one IMO. Alaimalo is likely. If they can shift To'a or Naden, it gives Feledy another shot at sticking around.

We have gone from little depth to a bit of a balancing act in the space of half a season.
 
The Chad said:
Keeping Naden isn't an issue. If he is your 3rd/4th centre option- he's a great player to have around. But that makes To'a expendable (and easier to move on probably). Or you keep To'a, and shift Naden. Or you keep both if you can afford them.

Doueihi's return means we don't need to buy a centre. Lualili'i & Staines along with Faatappe & Makasini mean we probably don't need to get yet another winger. It also kind of makes Lobb & Alaimalo expendable.

In the end- I'd say 2 of these guys need to be shifted. Lobb looks likely to be one IMO. Alaimalo is likely. If they can shift To'a or Naden, it gives Feledy another shot at sticking around.

We have gone from little depth to a bit of a balancing act in the space of half a season.
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Our backline still needs upgrading... I don't think one good game changes things. I remember people at the start of the year were saying we shouldn't of signed Luai just because Sezer had a good start.
 
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