Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[king_sirro]

It’s quite obvious Stef’s head is not where it should be at the moment and his recent form has been disappointing, but that does not change what he’s capable of.
Do we think we can find any better props to come and play for us anytime soon ?
In regards to Pole of course he has to be a high priority. If we can extend him he will take over from Klemmer in the starting line up and the salary pecking order.

We should at least be talking to Saifiti.

 

[king_sirro]

Yes ..Pole is playing better … you need two props though … who you got for the other ?

Old man Klemmer signed for another year …he is playing well..

Did you say Klemmer is playing well? Mate he is terrible.

 

[weststigerman]

Did you say Klemmer is playing well? Mate he is terrible.

He was doing alright last year, making nearly 140m per games. The question needs to be asked why he's not performing up to what he has before. Maybe he's caught the same wests tigeritis that Ice caught.

We don't have a good roster but my god we are badly coached.

 

[Tom Shines]

Did you say Klemmer is playing well? Mate he is terrible.

sarcasm… obviously didn’t work … he looks cooked … still here next year unfortunately…..on big money

 

[Vicious]

You change with the wind....

Did you even know his name before team list Tuesday?

Long known his name he was a rep player all throughout the junior ranks.
Not many of the young emerging players have an aggressive, physical presence about them at a young age, he has demonstrated that he does from NRL game 1.
Obviously the Eels will be doing all they can to keep him, but so should we if we want a young back rower who can be a difference maker.

 

[Vicious]

We should at least be talking to Saifiti.

If we are losing Stef we certainly should be, but a fully focused Stef is a better player than both Saifiti brothers.
Like what many have been saying about Bula and I am starting to agree, Stef will be a much better player with more good quality aggressive players around him.

 

[Nonotmeagain]

He is a prick out of a shit band I don’t like.

He also has $US80M

 

[batboy]

Long known his name he was a rep player all throughout the junior ranks.
Not many of the young emerging players have an aggressive, physical presence about them at a young age, he has demonstrated that he does from NRL game 1.
Obviously the Eels will be doing all they can to keep him, but so should we if we want a young back rower who can be a difference maker.

Odd you've never mentioned him before?
He's about the only player in the comp you've not banged on about.

 

[Vicious]

Odd you've never mentioned him before?
He's about the only player in the comp you've not banged on about.

Well I didn’t see him ripping and tearing in the NRL from game 1 and I do t think the Eels really did either.

 

[weststigers]

Who would you suggest?

No quality props on the market now. Can only hope for an off season release. Anything else is risky.

 

[Don Kershane]

Unfortunately we have lost Woods to a burgeoning media career.

 

[Dennisspicer1]

We need an established prop. We can't expect a 19 year old to hold up an end when there is no support around him. Miller is our young prop and the club are going to stick with him it seems. We can't keep adding more young guys with potential or guys at the tail end of their career. We need consistent performers.

It's ok if you're the Roosters with JWH, Collins and Leniu, but we have Klemmer and Twal. Neither of those two are making teams shiver.

Pole is our Leniu. We just need a quality signing at prop to support what he does.

So we just keep the expensive prop that's not doing his job,
That makes no bloody sense at all, does it.

 

[weststigers]

So we just keep the expensive prop that's not doing his job,
That makes no bloody sense at all, does it.

You've inserted your own assumptions into my post.

The problem is, the players have contracts. If we are not able to move them on or they refuse to leave, whatbis your solution?

 

[weststigers]

13. Pole
12.Batenan
11.Fainu
10.Utoikamanu
9.Korisau
8.Klemmer

14.Kurt Donoghoe
15.Charlie Guymer
16.Alex Twal
17.Royce Hunt

Donoghoe is an aggressive young player who can cover hooker, lock, 5/8 or the centres.
Guymer offers hard running and aggression.
Twal you know what you get, good work rate.
Hunt offers hard running, physical defence and getting his team well and truly on the front foot.

Sounds like you've got it all worked out.

 

[WestsTigers4VR]

Has there been any word of Poles contract? He’s signed this year and next year but my goodness it would hurt a lot more to lose him rather then Steph and possibly suicidal if both go.

 

[Tom Shines]

Has there been any word of Poles contract? He’s signed this year and next year but my goodness it would hurt a lot more to lose him rather then Steph and possibly suicidal if both go.

getting Blore vibes

 

[Buttface]

getting Blore vibes

Swap Pole for an ongoing injury problem?
I wonder which reject the storm would like to get rid of this year for a pick from our nicely developing storm junior system.

 

[Tom Shines]

Swap Pole for an ongoing injury problem?
I wonder which reject the storm would like to get rid of this year for a pick from our nicely developing storm junior system.

The same people that rejected Blore traded to acquire Olam…

these are also the same people that will decide on Pole’s future

 

[finnzo]

I wonder why there is no information coming out of the club regarding our roster for next year

There is no way there isn’t things going on surely we have signed up atleast a few players and or upgraded some of our jrns

There must be some big announcements coming

 

[BAGNF05]

Benji needs to give Pole an extension and upgrade on his contract in my opinion he is a much better prospect than Stef. Stef is a lazy sod. His stats are crap. I say good luck to his next club (Parra) def going there for a premiership lmao 🤣.

Extend the Pole