Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[mikey]

We could have commissioned a fake Premiership trophy , Dally M and Clive Churchill medals and presented them to Stephano. He just wanted something to put in his trophy cabinet .

Would prefer to give him the Perpetually Soft Award.

 

[KCTiger2]

Promising backrower but a few Panthers fans worried about his size. Is he similar to Tumeth?

I don’t know his size

But he has been great this year in cup and still only 20 I’m pretty sure

If anyone knows NBWT on twitter they were saying he would be the best young forward at the club behind Pole and Samuela

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

I don’t know his size

But he has been great this year in cup and still only 20 I’m pretty sure

If anyone knows NBWT on twitter they were saying he would be the best young forward at the club behind Pole and Samuela

I found this comparison earlier this year:

One of the best back-rowers coming through the ranks, Hassett has continually shown his explosiveness on the edge of the field and has been compared to international star Liam Martin.

Quite intriguing if true. Zak Clarke backrower goes to Panthers, Harrison Hassett backrower same age comes to Tigers.

 

[Tigers_Wests]

I found this comparison earlier this year:

One of the best back-rowers coming through the ranks, Hassett has continually shown his explosiveness on the edge of the field and has been compared to international star Liam Martin.

Quite intriguing if true. Zak Clarke backrower goes to Panthers, Harrison Hassett backrower same age comes to Tigers.

His stats this season don't suggest he is a big tackle buster or has a huge offload game. However it could be due to the style of game play implemented by the coaches.

Has seemingly held his spot and played pretty big minutes (except for last week he came off the bench for 10 mins only) making plenty of tackles and running around 80 to 100m a game. Pretty much his first year of Cup, so plenty of time to keep working on things. 2nd row prospects is certainly an area of need in our Pathways.

 

[Eternal Tiger]

Is this potential Hassett signing, for our top 30?

 

[Alex Seyfarth's #1 Fan]

I love how we always have a big contract player who we're hoping we can medically retired.

I think we just keep Olam as our medical retirement player, he seems like a nice guy. No need to waste all that time getting him to retire only to buy a medical retirement player who doesn't seem as nice a guy as Olam. In fact, I'd go as far as saying that he's my favourite medical retirement player we've ever signed.

I liked Ben Matulino. He was really good for us when he was actually on the park.

 

[Alex Seyfarth's #1 Fan]

We are getting good value out of players like Porter and Seyfarth. Interesting that some of our bigger names have not produced. I have been a Seyfarth fan for many years especially when he was the forum target. I believe he has what it takes to be the forward leader albeit he is playing from the interchange bench. His discipline in not reacting to the aggressive reaction of the cowboy's player was a big improvement. I hope he continues his incremental improvement.

The old problem with Seyfarth was he was too fragile. Would get obliterated whenever he ran the ball. Has worked a heap on his physique and conditioning which is paying dividends this year. Hopefully he'll get even stronger next season.

 

[The Chad]

Just looking at the squad for next year to see which areas need attention:

1st Team 2nd Team
Fullback- Fullback-
Bula Luke Lualili'i
Heath Mason

Wingers- Wingers-
Turuva Lobb
Staines Willett
Alaimalo ?
Ngutlik (T&T maybe?)

Centres- Centres-
Olam Feledy
Doueihi Saukuru
Faataape (If signed) Casey (T&T again)
Naden

Half & 5/8- Half & 5/8
Luai Sullivan
Galvin Iverson Matai ??
Latu Fainu Noah Ryan
Sezar (If Kade7 is right)

Middles- Middles-
Pole Matamua
Klemmer Fa'agutu
Twal K Lualili'i
Sione Fainu Johannssen
Seyfarth Miller

Back Row- Back Row-
Sam Fainu Sukkar
Rueben Porter ? Broederlow
Bateman ?? Hassett ??
Tumeth ?

Hooker- Hooker-
Koroisau Valevatu
Da Silva Nicholas
Hodges

Just doing this for depth purposes. Knowing that a stronger second grade squad makes our top grade squad better through competition.

I'm going to assume that Bateman doesn't return & that Tumeth is released as well.

We are obviously very weak on the wings & have zero depth in the centres.

I assume if Bula goes down that Staines is the obvious replacement.

Too many halves. Considering that Heath Mason can play in the halves as well, the club cannot re-sign Sezar & have Sullivan as well. If Kade7 is right & Sezar's option has been taken, then you have to assume Sullivan is going elsewhere...OR...Latu Fainu/Sezar/Galvin are being shifted to #13

Because...

When you look at the middles, it's pretty obvious we lack a #13 that is 1st team ready. Plenty of young #13's in reserve grade, but no obvious player moving into 1st's.

Add to that, our back row stocks are dismal too. Rueben Porter would be a great depth player, but could very well be needed to start at this rate. Ideally, Porter, Johannssen & Sukkar are the 2nd Team backrow.

The rumoured addition of Hassett could keep Johannssen in the middles however.

I think the club NEEDS to find a way to move Sullivan, Matamua, Tumeth & Bateman on. I'm now leaning toward keeping Naden in reserve, simply due to the lack of depth in our outside backs.

In my calculation that gives 26 contracted players. Sezar & Sione Fainu are retained. Faataape & Rueben Porter are retained. That gets us back to 30.

Which players are on Development contracts? Willett, Miller, Mason, Broederlow & Saukuru?

That gets us back to 25. Am I way off?

So 5 players to fill the roster, if I have this right.

 

[The Chad]

That didn't come out like it looked in my head..

 

[TSP]

That avatar is my members hat with Jerome Luai’s first ever Tigers autograph. I got it after he walked out of the press conference when he announced his Tigers contract signing. I was staying at the casino playing poker that week.
I have been dining out on that story for 6 months, Mrs Buttface is sick of hearing it.

Happy to trade;


I got this from Stef just as he stumbled out of the gym and into a diamond encrusted Cyber Truck with Victorian number plates: TANTY1

 

[Dennisspicer1]

We could have commissioned a fake Premiership trophy , Dally M and Clive Churchill medals and presented them to Stephano. He just wanted something to put in his trophy cabinet .

With the extra couple of million he could have earnt staying here he could have brought any trophy he wants.

 

[BZN]

Because he wanted to RUN off and did little for our team.

It sucks, but he doesn't want to stay and will only play crap/average if he does.

Cleary good luck. Your going to need it.

I believe there's an old saying...the going gets Tough [for the opposition] when the Tough get going.
Papalii never wanted to be here and that showed in his play.
He had a bad case of the 💩's as he couldn't get out of his contract so decided he wasn't going to bust a gut for Us and wasn't mentally Tough enough at any stage to pull his finger out to be the player we Needed him to be.

 

[The Chad]

In my estimation we need 1 winger, 2 back rowers & 2 middles along with Faataape, Rueben Porter re-signed.

That means we need to find a way to lose Bateman, Matamua & Tumeth.

Could be 1 backrow & 3 middles depending on where Seyfarth is asked to play.

 

[BZN]

Luai, Turuva ?
Players not wanting to come here is a myth, for someone trying to make their mark or someone wanting to prove the club that no longer wants them wrong, Wests Tigers is the land of opportunity.

Yep, but from now on according to Richo any player that does come here has to be mentally tough to do the Crocodile Roll.... and win 🤣
So as @Lauren has questioned...who and where is Our 'top-notch' wrestling coach?

 

[Buttface]

I'm surprised your wife didn't keep her maiden name, no offence.

Nice.
She gave me this name.

 

[Buttface]

Happy to trade;

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I got this from Stef just as he stumbled out of the gym and into a diamond encrusted Cyber Truck with Victorian number plates: TANTY1

Keep it, it will be rare as after everyone else has burnt theirs.

 

[mikey]

Happy to trade;

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I got this from Stef just as he stumbled out of the gym and into a diamond encrusted Cyber Truck with Victorian number plates: TANTY1

How about two spliffs of leaf? About as effective as Stef on a good day.

 

[weststigerman]

NRLW and NSW Cup not up to scratch either. Can’t be a coincidence.

 

[Tucker]

I believe there's an old saying...the going gets Tough [for the opposition] when the Tough get going.
Papalii never wanted to be here and that showed in his play.
He had a bad case of the 💩's as he couldn't get out of his contract so decided he wasn't going to bust a gut for Us and wasn't mentally Tough enough at any stage to pull his finger out to be the player we Needed him to be.

The bloke has averaged 96m in attack and 34 tackles per game he has played for us this year.
Not the figures of a bloke taking the piss.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Just looking at the squad for next year to see which areas need attention:

1st Team 2nd Team
Fullback- Fullback-
Bula Luke Lualili'i
Heath Mason

Wingers- Wingers-
Turuva Lobb
Staines Willett
Alaimalo ?
Ngutlik (T&T maybe?)

Centres- Centres-
Olam Feledy
Doueihi Saukuru
Faataape (If signed) Casey (T&T again)
Naden

Half & 5/8- Half & 5/8
Luai Sullivan
Galvin Iverson Matai ??
Latu Fainu Noah Ryan
Sezar (If Kade7 is right)

Middles- Middles-
Pole Matamua
Klemmer Fa'agutu
Twal K Lualili'i
Sione Fainu Johannssen
Seyfarth Miller

Back Row- Back Row-
Sam Fainu Sukkar
Rueben Porter ? Broederlow
Bateman ?? Hassett ??
Tumeth ?

Hooker- Hooker-
Koroisau Valevatu
Da Silva Nicholas
Hodges

Just doing this for depth purposes. Knowing that a stronger second grade squad makes our top grade squad better through competition.

I'm going to assume that Bateman doesn't return & that Tumeth is released as well.

We are obviously very weak on the wings & have zero depth in the centres.

I assume if Bula goes down that Staines is the obvious replacement.

Too many halves. Considering that Heath Mason can play in the halves as well, the club cannot re-sign Sezar & have Sullivan as well. If Kade7 is right & Sezar's option has been taken, then you have to assume Sullivan is going elsewhere...OR...Latu Fainu/Sezar/Galvin are being shifted to #13

Because...

When you look at the middles, it's pretty obvious we lack a #13 that is 1st team ready. Plenty of young #13's in reserve grade, but no obvious player moving into 1st's.

Add to that, our back row stocks are dismal too. Rueben Porter would be a great depth player, but could very well be needed to start at this rate. Ideally, Porter, Johannssen & Sukkar are the 2nd Team backrow.

The rumoured addition of Hassett could keep Johannssen in the middles however.

I think the club NEEDS to find a way to move Sullivan, Matamua, Tumeth & Bateman on. I'm now leaning toward keeping Naden in reserve, simply due to the lack of depth in our outside backs.

In my calculation that gives 26 contracted players. Sezar & Sione Fainu are retained. Faataape & Rueben Porter are retained. That gets us back to 30.

Which players are on Development contracts? Willett, Miller, Mason, Broederlow & Saukuru?

That gets us back to 25. Am I way off?

So 5 players to fill the roster, if I have this right.

Must admit you do put a huge amount of effort & thought into your posts mate.