Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

I also don't see how anyone can possibly think that Bateman going is a bad thing? It's excellent work from us. Offloading an overpaid underperforming error prone bludger. Ideally it would be permanent but if there are no takers then putting him in the shop window for UK clubs wondering if he's still good enough for that level is our best bet.

He's not needed, he's not wanted. He adds nothing to our side, only detracts. Best he finds somewhere else.
 
Demps said:
Solid, no nonsense workers.

I'd add a smokey in Alec Tuitavake from the Dragons.

Then we need some strike....
Royce Hunt types.

The pack is getting overhauled either way
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Alec Tuitavake should still be a chance on a T&T or dev he hasn’t played first grade year and is 23. Not looking likely at the Dragons so he might be willing to take a bit of a risk.
 
Needaname said:
Alec Tuitavake should still be a chance on a T&T or dev he hasn’t played first grade year and is 23. Not looking likely at the Dragons so he might be willing to take a bit of a risk.
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He's relatively unknown to most it seems but looks decent from what I have seen.
 
WestsTigers4VR said:
I’ve taken a look and playing on complete hypotheticals and everything going to plan (which almost never happens) we are pretty good stead over the next few years.

We all know that salary cap management, player contracts are all done in the idea of future management. Our cap and “plan” for the next 5 years has already been sorted out. No club just completely wings a cap year in, year out. There is a strategic plan and works over years to allow the old to pass and the young to follow.

I think a perfect example we can currently use is Justin Olam. He is currently contracted until the end of 2026 and is almost perfectly coincided with the (believed) timeline in which Heamasi Makasini will be ready to take on the role. He has “reportedly” been guaranteed a debut within the next 18 months, so it would only make sense that it’d see him the following years take over.

In 2027 is when Makasini will be taking on that role unless he brains it beforehand or completely falls of a cliff. By that time he would be around 20 years old, not the 18-19 year old we’ve been so accustomed to due to fast tracking juniors to first grade.

Another one is Onitoni Large which is already currently training with the First Grade squad every now and then. I’m not to sure where he fits in not due to unavailable spots but rather his best position. He can and has played Fullback, Centre and 5/8 but is mostly considered a half. Now obviously we have an abundance of halves already in the club so where does he fit? I’m pretty confident in Galvin not playing in the halves his whole career as he’s just to big and it’s not even something you can control, as he gets older he is naturally going to put on more mass and grow into his body so it’s hard to see him maintaining such a frame.

I know people are gonna point to Jack Wighton but Jack has the distinct ability to play literally every position on the field. He has played Fullback, Wing, Centre, 5/8 and Lock. He has also most notably been called a centre by a NRL head coach in Ricky Stuart. In which I take far more acceptance in than someone random online (with all due respect of course and of which I am too a random on the internet).

It’s gonna impossible to keep all of them happy and someone here is gonna have to give but gosh what a future sight it’d be to see
1)Bula
3)Heamasi Makasini
6)Onitoni
7)Jarome Luai
9)Tallyn
11)Lachlan Galvin
13)Latu Fainu (shoutout to whoever said Latu would make a great lock, I didn’t even think of that possibility)

People are gonna put shit on this post because it’s so out of touch of reality and having the idea that something could actually go good with this club for once is so heinous. I apologise for having hope.
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LF does seem to have a decent grubber but I don’t think he has the sort of kicking game you need as a HB. Well find out this weekend I guess but I’m warming to your suggestion with him at lock with the above list making room for Onitoni in his most suited position again.
 
Canterbury has joined the elite race for Wests Tigers giant Stefano Utoikamanu.
The Bulldogs haven’t yet tabled an offer for the former NSW star but interest at Belmore is high.
There is a belief that Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo can extract the best from Utoikamanu.
The Bulldogs have kept talks with Utoikamanus secret – until now.
Utoikamanu is unlikely to remain at Wests Tigers from next year.
Melbourne Storm and the Dolphins are also interested (see below).
Canterbury wants to hold further talks to determine whether Utoikamanu has a genuine interest in moving to Belmore.
Utoikamanu is unlikely to sign with the Dolphins after previously being linked with Canberra at St George Illawarra.
It now appears a two-club race between the Bulldogs and Storm.
Bulldogs general manager Phil Gould is a known master in negotiating.
 
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Doesn’t the Tigers deadline expire today …?

6 other clubs rumoured so far and Dogs only getting leaked today ?

Interesting… wonder if the Agent is still trying to squeeze more money out of the Tigers?
 
BlackWhiteGold said:
I get the feeling no one really knows what is going on re. Stefano, Bateman, as Richo and Benji will give nothing away.

I can only speculate too but I reckon the silence from Richo is just due to him getting some ducks in a row to actual have something to tell members.

Yes frustrating for us as all we hear is media speculation & forum rumours and ideas until then.
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I agree, the core group of chicken little's on here is getting a bit tiresome
 
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