Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Fainu Brothers]

UPDATE!

Stefano notified the club this morning that he intends on leaving at the end of the year. Any reports this decision has been made a week ago or earlier are false. He told the club his priority was the warriors game and he’d take the weekend before announcing his decision. He let us know of his exit first thing this morning and Richo was quick to make sure our members/fans heard of this news first before the media got onto it - hence the member’s announcement.

I’ve been quietly told that Stefano wants the Panthers move…. it hasn’t been reported anywhere about this potential link but that’s what I’ve been told. If those feelings are mutual I’m unsure, but when JFH was announced to the Warriors. The door opened up for sure. If Penrith come knocking or if they already are expect him to join his roommate Papalili next year, the Bulldogs also have a very good shot but his next club is unclear at this stage.

Any indication that Benji has been given any deadline is completely false and inaccurate. Both Richo and the board are completely behind Benji and are 100% focused on building the club around him.

Pole and the club are in deep discussions over a potential 3 year deal. Wouldn’t be shocked if that’s official in the coming weeks. The club are extremely high on Pole.

Don’t expect to see John Bateman back in 2025.

I’ve been calling for it for a while but it also seems like Benji is going to pull the trigger on Latu Fainu at 13 in 2025.

In regards to new signings everything is pretty hush hush within Wests Tigers circles - however, I was told there’s some serious whispers going around that if Taylan May is able to be registered back in the NRL by next year that we will be favourites. Taylan wants to stay within Sydney and Api, Luai and Turuva apparently have strong links to him. The expectation is May’s next contract won’t be big $ as well.

If richo signs may and a couple forwards and we go 2 wins and 8 losses or worse, he is ruthless and will find a replacement

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Cheers for your earlier response to the question mate. Just looking at what you said here & has got me thinking if we recruit the same way for next season do you think we will improve?

Great question. I can answer your question. We can't get any worse.

 

[Snidest 0]

The media will never tell two sides of the story, whatever makes the player look worse will be put into the article to sell stories. I doubt all he did was record a video.

Once again not saying it’s right, but just highlighting his protective instincts over his teammates.

I'm pointing out that he was being a thug - not protective!

That was just the BS that Penrith tried to spin - but the CCTV proved the opposite!

Nathan and Tyrone approached the victim and didn't need Taylan's "protection"!

He's a low mutt!

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

I'm pointing out that he was being a thug - not protective!

That was just the BS that Penrith tried to spin - but the CCTV proved the opposite!

Nathan and Tyrone approached the victim and didn't need Taylan's "protection"!

He's a low mutt!

Maybe he was intoxicated and on the powder.

 

[Snidest 0]

Maybe he was intoxicated and on the powder.

That is now considered an aggravated factor in assaults - NOT a mitigation of legal culpability!

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Too true. No excuse.

 

[tigermate]

Look at what happened to brooks when he wasn't able to play what he saw.

You can know your role and still play what you see.

Poor analysis imo.

lol brooks wasn’t a half back

 

[pawsandclaws1]

May will not have a court hearing until March 25 for serious charges. The Panthers have paid him out and with the increased participation of women in RL and in our supporter group, the club really needs to be careful. Also with so many younger players at our club and parents expecting the club to act in their best interests, leniency on alleged DV issues is fraught with danger.

 

[Tom Shines]

and on the powder.

do some of these footy players get on the Forrest Bump?

 

[mtd#2]

Worst performers eh? Over the past 2 years:
Bateman has averaged 103m/game and 35 tackles/game
Papali'i has averaged 109m/game and 33 tackles/game
Stefano has averaged 109m/game and 28 tackles/game
All three miss buggerall tackles as well.

Pretty poor if they are meant to be the superstar forwards.

 

[Year_of_the_Tiger]

The powder is a big problem in this country. Despite the highest prices in the world. I’m no longer a young man. But it so prevalent amongst the community for those with access to the money. It’s not the only drug problem but it is an issue

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Not to mention the politicians

 

[Year_of_the_Tiger]

Pretty poor if they are meant to be the superstar forwards.

I’d love to compare those numbers with other players on same money. I don’t disagree just interested. What does AFB record?

 

[mtd#2]

I believe he put Galvins crew in their place so Im prepared to trust him on this.

For the length of his contract. After that Galvin is free to fly the coup

What do to want us to do, sign him on 10 years?

 

[Tom Shines]

The powder is a big problem in this country. Despite the highest prices in the world. I’m no longer a young man. But it so prevalent amongst the community for those access to the money. It’s not the only drug problem but it is an issue

never really much of a thing back in my day … but seems a lot different now…

 

[Year_of_the_Tiger]

never really much of a thing back in my day … but seems a lot different now…

I grew up with it. Never had a problem with it 😉. It’s a bad drug. “Drugs are bad”

 

[mtd#2]

lol brooks wasn’t a half back

No brooks was a 58 and played out of position. But my point is he was coached to play structure. His best game for us was his debut against the dragons.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

What do to want us to do, sign him on 10 years?

Absolutely not. Sign with a strong team like Melbourne, Penrith or Roosters. Play finals football at least. Life is short. Play hard.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

never really much of a thing back in my day … but seems a lot different now…

We had Victa petrol lawn mowers back in the day...

 

[hank37w]

Surely they have been.. Surely Richo's worth his salt!

Richo needs to watch the salt, very bad for his blood pressure but still not as bad as Wests Tigers.