Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[king_sirro]

1. TBA
2. TBA
3. TBA
4. TBA
5. TBA

Currently no one has locked down any positions in our backline, not even Bula though he's closest. But if Turuva is killing it in preseason then i'm fine with Bula slotting in elsewhere.

We need at least 1-2 new signings for the backs too, there's currently not enough first grade ready talent in our squad.

Very difficult to answer for myself mate. Some variables to play out in the coming weeks in regards to guys like Lobb, Aliomolo and Toa. Also Olam's fitness.

That's provided we don't sign anyone of note.

I think both Lobb and Aliomolo have upside. Aliomolo was improving at a good rate before his injury. He gave me the feeling that he was physically underdone, so with a strong off season he could be a genuinely good winger.

Lobb will be very interesting to watch over the next few weeks. He has incredible hands, big body and quicker then we all thought. He made a terrible read in defence in his debut, so he will need to improve that. He also needs to improve his aggression in his carries. If he does that he could easily hold down a wing spot next year giving us good go forwards on our sets and a great aerial threat.

If I was absolutely forced to pick a back 5 right now I'd go

1.Bula
2.Aliomolo
3.Doueihi
4.Turuva
5.Lobb

But that could change in a day

 

[WestsEffTheRest]

Very difficult to answer for myself mate. Some variables to play out in the coming weeks in regards to guys like Lobb, Aliomolo and Toa. Also Olam's fitness.

That's provided we don't sign anyone of note.

I think both Lobb and Aliomolo have upside. Aliomolo was improving at a good rate before his injury. He gave me the feeling that he was physically underdone, so with a strong off season he could be a genuinely good winger.

Lobb will be very interesting to watch over the next few weeks. He has incredible hands, big body and quicker then we all thought. He made a terrible read in defence in his debut, so he will need to improve that. He also needs to improve his aggression in his carries. If he does that he could easily hold down a wing spot next year giving us good go forwards on our sets and a great aerial threat.

If I was absolutely forced to pick a back 5 right now I'd go

1.Bula
2.Aliomolo
3.Doueihi
4.Turuva
5.Lobb

But that could change in a day

That's a very slow backline.

 

[FrodoTBaggin]

Pump the breaks on Pole, he’s had a good month. Let’s see it for a full season.

He's been our best prop for the season? From our first game against raiders

 

[balmain boy]

Very difficult to answer for myself mate. Some variables to play out in the coming weeks in regards to guys like Lobb, Aliomolo and Toa. Also Olam's fitness.

That's provided we don't sign anyone of note.

I think both Lobb and Aliomolo have upside. Aliomolo was improving at a good rate before his injury. He gave me the feeling that he was physically underdone, so with a strong off season he could be a genuinely good winger.

Lobb will be very interesting to watch over the next few weeks. He has incredible hands, big body and quicker then we all thought. He made a terrible read in defence in his debut, so he will need to improve that. He also needs to improve his aggression in his carries. If he does that he could easily hold down a wing spot next year giving us good go forwards on our sets and a great aerial threat.

If I was absolutely forced to pick a back 5 right now I'd go

1.Bula
2.Aliomolo
3.Doueihi
4.Turuva
5.Lobb

But that could change in a day

Alaimalo is turning 30 next year, why would we bepinning our hopes on him?. Time for someone younger and fitter to step up. Every single other club finds them, we just have the absolute worst recruitment team in the comp

 

[Tito Santana]

Alaimalo is turning 30 next year, why would we both pinning our hopes on him. Time for someone younger and fitter to step up. Every single other club finds them, we just have the absolute worst recruitment team in the comp

Albeit I was psyched to have him he’s not quick. Good under the high ball though.

 

[batboy]

Alaimalo is turning 30 next year, why would we both pinning our hopes on him. Time for someone younger and fitter to step up. Every single other club finds them, we just have the absolute worst recruitment team in the comp

One minute it's younger blokes on the up, Next minute it's older blokes that have done nothing in years?

The fact there's any debate over so many nuftys really shows you how low we've been....

 

[Tom Shines]

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One minute it's younger blokes on the up, Next minute it's older blokes that have done nothing in years?

The fact there's any debate over so many nuftys really shows you how low we've been....

The bar is way low …guess that’s what 12 wins in 70 games brings ….

 

[hank37w]

if Tallis reckons something … do the opposite …absolute moron

Confidentially leaked to him by Wobbie.

 

[Red88_Tiger]

One minute it's younger blokes on the up, Next minute it's older blokes that have done nothing in years?

The fact there's any debate over so many nuftys really shows you how low we've been....

Potential
Has been the Achilles heel of the tigers recruitment for some time

 

[hank37w]

Whether or not he's a moron, why would anyone take advice about Wests Tigers from Gorden Tallis? Bloke has absolutely zero association with the club, either by himself or by association with any of the major players at Tigers.

Could not identify a media personality with less influence or connections at/to Tigers if I tried. Might as well get an opinion on Tigers from Vlad Putin or Britney Spears.

Or even back door Benny. 🤣

 

[king_sirro]

Alaimalo is turning 30 next year, why would we both pinning our hopes on him. Time for someone younger and fitter to step up. Every single other club finds them, we just have the absolute worst recruitment team in the comp

29 by the end of next season. Obviously he would be a short term option until we develop or sign someone better. All I'm saying is he improved with the game time he had. Big and tall, started reading the defence well, worked hard coming out of our end and finished well. All this with a very limited preparation. He has to be an option unless we sign someone.

 

[king_sirro]

That's a very slow backline.

It does have a slow look to it on paper but It actually isn't. Douehi outran Weekes, Lobb chased down Alan Fitzgibbon, Turuva and Bula aren't slow. It a deceptively quick backline.

 

[Buttface]

Safiiti twins

There’s a club in Newy with a Tigers emblem and Brydens sponsor?

 

[BAGNF05]

Doing it for a month show's he's capable. Its up to the coaching staff to get this level of performance out of him for a full season.

A big part of that has the be intrinsic, these guys are paid a lot to bring it.

 

[BAGNF05]

He's been our best prop for the season? From our first game against raiders

Debatable. Is he playing as well as the games elite middles?

 

[BAGNF05]

It does have a slow look to it on paper but It actually isn't. Douehi outran Weekes, Lobb chased down Alan Fitzgibbon, Turuva and Bula aren't slow. It a deceptively quick backline.

I think tackle breaking ability is our weakness in the backs more so than speed. Creating tries out of thin air doesn’t seem to happen for us.

Throw it to Mitchell, To’o, Manu or Walsh when nothings on and generally they scare the opposition.

 

[Demps]

There’s a club in Newy with a Tigers emblem and Brydens sponsor?

Entrance Tigers.
Plays in the Newy Comp.

Blake Austin, David Fifita and Tony pellow are playing for them at the moment.

 

[BAGNF05]

Alaimalo is turning 30 next year, why would we both pinning our hopes on him. Time for someone younger and fitter to step up. Every single other club finds them, we just have the absolute worst recruitment team in the comp

HAD

 

[Halbrowne61]

Entrance Tigers.
Plays in the Newy Comp.

Blake Austin, David Fifita and Tony pellow are playing for them at the moment.

Just out of ignorance and interest, what sort of money do these guys get paid ?
Assuming they don’t do it for love ?
PS I think you mean Andrew Fifita or has Des let DF go ? No wonder Slater won’t pick him 🤣🤣🤣

 

[weststigerman]

It does have a slow look to it on paper but It actually isn't. Douehi outran Weekes, Lobb chased down Alan Fitzgibbon, Turuva and Bula aren't slow. It a deceptively quick backline.

When did Lobb chase down Fitzgibbon? I’m keen to see that.