Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Odessa]

Are we getting Addo Carr now ?

 

[bptiger 0]

I like Colquhoun because he is one of those players who continues to work hard on his game. He incrementally improves each year as I hope many of our players will do. No idea how the Sharks can keep them all although the Shire is a good locality.

I shudder because some of them are so ill-disciplined or simply not NRL standard. We need good young players like Colquhoun who are prepared to work and play hard.

I agree with u , but we have to have some mongrel in the pack , we have been so soft it’s like have ice cream as our pack , we need to beef it up and have some kids in there too

 

[weststigers]

I doubt the club will call a press conference to announce Knight. But he gives greater depth to the squad.

He would certainly strengthen our Magpies bench.

 

[weststigers]

The raiders pack is stacked. That means that quality forwards struggle to crack the side. He’s def an nrl quality player.

Yep. Horsburgh captain of Magpies with Knight coming off the bench. Magpies could be competitive with those two.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

I agree with u , but we have to have some mongrel in the pack , we have been so soft it’s like have ice cream as our pack , we need to beef it up and have some kids in there too

Mongrel doesn't have to come hand in hand with ill-discipline. Some of those players are penalty magnets. I prefer the high work rate, good work ethic and low maintenance types. It is easier on our coaching staff and the remainder of the team.

 

[teddy23]

In terms of depth signings….

I do know we made a very competitive offer to Jamie Humphreys from Manly and were extremely close to signing him however he took a last second deal from South Sydney instead.

Seems like we’re trying to make some depth spine signings more particularly.

 

[rugbygoated]

With Dylan Walker asking for a release to head back to Australia, I think he’s a must signing.
His wage is reportedly around 600k which is a bit high, but with the playing style of Luai and Galvin I think he would be perfect as our middle link man.
I have also read we might be looking at Latu Fainu for this role next season, but there is no way he will be ready to play anywhere near 80mins in the middle, so sharing the role and learning from Dylan Walker would be ideal.

I think Jazz Tevaga could do the job too at lock. Galvin the other option next year

 

[Dennisspicer1]

With our sinbin/ send off record this season, need to be careful with this bloke..

We could have 13 priest's in our West Tigers team, we would still hold the 1st place trophy for sin bins and send off's.

 

[bptiger 0]

In terms of depth signings….

I do know we made a very competitive offer to Jamie Humphreys from Manly and were extremely close to signing him however he took a last second deal from South Sydney instead.

Seems like we’re trying to make some depth spine signings more particularly.

I am missing something, why would we be making more spine depth signings , we got more than we can use , makes no sense

 

[king_sirro]

I am missing something, why would we be making more spine depth signings , we got more than we can use , makes no sense

Exactly my thoughts. That's crazy

 

[king_sirro]

With Dylan Walker asking for a release to head back to Australia, I think he’s a must signing.
His wage is reportedly around 600k which is a bit high, but with the playing style of Luai and Galvin I think he would be perfect as our middle link man.
I have also read we might be looking at Latu Fainu for this role next season, but there is no way he will be ready to play anywhere near 80mins in the middle, so sharing the role and learning from Dylan Walker would be ideal.

Walker would be an outstanding bench player coming on at lock but also covering Hooker, the halves and centre. I mean how great would it be to have those spots covered by a quality player if injuries strike during a game. It makes so much sense to make a play for him.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

I am missing something, why would we be making more spine depth signings , we got more than we can use , makes no sense

Unless Sullivan is goneski & Sezer isn't being retained. Another left-field option who would probably only ask for a T&T is Ronald Volkman (managed by Tartak too).

 

[Betterdays22]

Really surprised Reimis Smith is heading overseas. Thought we would be all over that.

I have loved watching Fox over the years but he is on his way out. Has the added pitfall of helping the dogs clear cap space.

Out of the three Skelton is the best medium term prospect.

Knight on a train and trial deal nothing more.

Walker, Horsborough and Skelton would be decent recruitment. Still a top line backrower short though. I would like Walker for Sezars spot in the squad but i remember Kade indicating Sezars option had been taken up

 

[jrtiger]

Really surprised Reimis Smith is heading overseas. Thought we would be all over that.

I have loved watching Fox over the years but he is on his way out. Has the added pitfall of helping the dogs clear cap space.

Out of the three Skelton is the best medium term prospect.

Knight on a train and trial deal nothing more.

Walker, Horsborough and Skelton would be decent recruitment. Still a top line backrower short though. I would like Walker for Sezars spot in the squad but i remember Kade indicating Sezars option had been taken up

Reimis is only heading overseas for the remainder of the season. he’s still very much a free agent.

 

[Betterdays22]

Reimis is only heading overseas for the remainder of the season. he’s still very much a free agent.

Interesting. Think he would be a good fit considering how barron the player market is. Hes an upgrade on Alaimalo and Lobb thats for sure.

 

[TigerNeddyK]

@Vicious ,, thoughts on Bulas performance last night ? 🤔

 

[Tucker]

Just on Aiden Sezer...if his option has been taken up, we need a 180 from him next year.
His discipline this year has been awful.



Need far more committment and self control next year from him.

 

[bptiger 0]

Mongrel doesn't have to come hand in hand with ill-discipline. Some of those players are penalty magnets. I prefer the high work rate, good work ethic and low maintenance types. It is easier on our coaching staff and the remainder of the team.

So u would say no if we had the chance to sign JWH from the roooters , he is the worse ill_ disciplined player , but I would have him in a heart beat

 

[Vicious]

let’s at least be realistic Vicious. Samrani and Clark are reserve graders. Phillitoga is still playing local a grade when he’s not playing Q Cup. Mazzone is a completely unknown commodity who you have suggested because you saw a video of him last week in Cup. Fitzgibbon doesn’t know how to tackle.

Stonestreet is the dream, but contracted to the Sharks for 2025 and they won’t entertain releasing him. Taylan May is a chance but there’s a lot more to him signing than just “getting cleared”. Ravalawa would be like signing Joey Leilua all over again.

Skelton and Reimis Smith are the two best options on the market. start there.

That’s your opinion, but it’s quite obvious the Bulldogs via Gus Gould bases his retention and recruitment very similar to how it’s done at the Melbourne Storm ensuring there is a good quality of depth players and ensuring each developing player has a feature such as size, speed, strength, aggression which is relevant to the position they play.
We need to be bette and when you say things like Jordan Samrani and Eli Clark are reserve graders, well so would every outside back currently in our squad if they had the Bulldogs NRL players in front of them.
Samrani as a depth player has enormous potential, not many with his height, size and speed and Clark is physically strong, runs the ball much harder than any of our outside backs except maybe Olam when he plays and switches on 3-4 times per season. Clark also has the added benefit of being a high percentage accurate goal kicker, so not sure how you could write him off as a likely NRK prospect.
I also don’t k is how you can say Allan Fitzgibbon ca crackle, I’ve watched a few Bears games this season and he is now regularly tackling extremely hard and has forced some turnovers from hitting hard, when is the last time you seen any of our NRL backs do that ?
Not forgetting g him being way out in front of the NSW Cup try scorers list, many of his tries not get winger would score due to his blistering speed. Aside from one from Bula last night and Doueihi’s intercept, when is the last time you seen any of our NRL backs score a long range individual try ?
Reimis Smith will stay in Catalans, he won’t be coming back anytime soon.
I think nearly all our fans agree Jeral Skelton would be a good signing and many agree Taylan May based on what he has shown on the rugby league field, would also be ideal if his co yea t could be registered.
Stonsteet as you have agreed would be ideal for 2026 if we could sign him.
In light of it appearing that Brian To’o will not be an option, it is blatantly obvious we need more size and power from outside backs getting us out of our danger zone. Ravalawa is not perfect, but does this exceptionally well, finishes try scoring opportunities very well, is generally decent under the high ball and is extremely h fit, so no idea how you come up with a Joey Leilua comparison ?

 

[Vicious]

Vicious like the post but relation to Mikaele Ravalawa - Big strong and powerful winger who mainly plays on the left. Hell no dumb player who is lazy.

He has played many good quality games at NRL level, is only in his mid twenties so not over the hill age wise and I doubt his wage would be anymore than 250k therefore for that price it is no big issue to demote him to NSW Cup if he’s not playing well.
We desperately need strong, powerful outside backs who will take the tough carries out of our danger zone and put a bit of fear into our opposition.
A Jeral Skelton / Mikaele Ravalawa combination would do that,
Skelton looks to have more upside, but Ravalawa has a lot more runs on the board at NRL level and takes the hard yardage carries up there with the best of them when he’s on his game.