Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

I don’t think panthers would be letting him go just to sign Stef, I think it’s more likely he wants out for whatever reason
 
Qwertyrick said:
He gets all these wraps and he’s done nothing, over hyped kid. Let him prove him self before use wanna go giving him all these big wraps. He played dog shit on that wallabies game, looked outta place!! He won’t play again this year! Thats the truth
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You might want to read what Ive said before you write your comments. I’ve said he’s one to watch - and probably someone we should have looked at signing. The tigers don’t really have a track record of signing players that are athletic, tough and have good character in the last 10 years.

Not once did I say he’s the finished product. I’ve said at a youth level he was better than Suaalii, he was better than Jorgenson. i know because I saw it. Jorgensens manager has been playing roosters off against wallabies to get a better contract. Lancaster didn’t do that because he doesn’t want to play those games.

He went off the radar a little after school as Rugby Australia put him the 7s to develop him, as they do with 1-2 players each year.

You say he needs to develop? What do you think the wallabies coach is doing by debuting him? If you want him to develop maybe you should stop being so negative about a kid who has played one when you clearly have no insight in to the background of the situation.
 
Surely To’o isn’t leaving Penrith but if there is some chance, throw the book at him. Best winger in the comp IMO. Can’t remember him ever having a bad game at any level
 
Juice said:
Turuva at fullback is a big no. Lacks the ball skills & has no real vision, he is more like a bull rush player lol give him the ball & just let him run
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Agree.

Have watched Turuva for years and been wanting us to grab him. He isn’t a ball player/create something out of nothing type. He is 100% all effort/workhorse type of player who does work on his game, makes minimal mistakes & puts his body on the line. At his age he only has upside based on his hunger alone.

He can fill in at fullback if needed but Staines at the Panthers totally out played him at fullback which saw him shift to centers. I think center is Turuva better position, he does have a nice left/right pass & does run a in/away line which can draw the winger in especially because of his strength. He will be a hitup a set type player for us. His defensive reads needs work but he has the right intent/technique which is a better start than most.

I am concerned with his current form the last 2mths, he does look out of sorts (maybe injured) for his usual playing style. Have noticed he comes infield alot more rather than direct / barge style.
 
weststigers said:
Sadly Paps never wanted to be here. We found a club willing to take him at full freight and we released him. Fair enough I think.

For some perspective, I think if more was available on the market, nobody would care.
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......Asked if he felt he had reached the bar he set during his barnstorming two seasons at the Eels, Papali’i said: “To be honest, probably not, I think I’ve struggled to find form.

“That led to me asking for a definitive answer on whether my future was here.

“I think the club as a whole was trying to find their feet, you can tell that by the results and I think that’s what ‘Richo’ is doing.

“He is making some bold moves and that’s a credit to him because he’s doing it in the right way.......

“For me it’s just been a struggle, (having) a few different halves and I guess the club is trying to build a foundation here.

“I wanted to make sure my job was secure post 2025 and there wasn’t an answer for that.

“I don’t think it was whether I wanted to stay or go, I wanted to know I was part of the picture, but we both agreed my form wasn’t the best.”

7news.com.au

Departing Wests Tigers star makes honest admission

The 25-year-old demanded a ‘definitive answer’ from one simple question.
7news.com.au 7news.com.au
 
teddy23 said:
Won’t be shocked in the slightest if Brian To’a is in Wests Tigers colours next year.
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You would have to think Dogs are not in this one as they have a great backs and only so many shares in pubs you can give out.
He is also best mates with Laui i believe
 
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hsvjones said:
You would have to think Dogs are not in this one as they have a great backs and only so many shares in pubs you can give out.
He is also best mates with Laui i believe
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Dogs saving their last remaining cap space for middles - they won’t be interested. Unless they get rid of Fox but even then they’ll pay quite the portion. Maybe St George or Parramatta could be threats as I don’t see him leaving Sydney.

Luai was his best man at his wedding but Turuva was also one of his groomsmen and they’re also very close.

We need backs and his the best winger in the comp easily.

If Benji and Richo somehow pull this off…. then wow our ability to recruit has gone a long way.
 
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