AmericanHistoryX
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Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion
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AmericanHistoryX
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But hang on. Its Wests Tigers
Tom Shines
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The Wests Tigers have dipped into their $2 million war chest to make another significant signing, with Bulldogs wrecking ball Jeral Skelton to join Benji Marshall’s side next year.
Sketon will follow Panthers pair Jarome Luai and Sunia Turuva to Concord after agreeing a two-year deal on Tuesday.
The addition of Skelton will fill a huge hole for the Tigers, who were desperate to add another outside back after the marquee signing of Luai and boom prop Stefano Utoikamanu rejecting a $4 million extension to join the Storm.
Skelton has been restricted to just six NRL matches for the Bulldogs since debuting last year, but has impressed during limited NRL opportunities this season.
The 25-year-old is the cousin of Wallabies star Will Skelton and his signing continues the Tigers’ major roster overhaul, which has included Isaiah Papali’i being allowed to leave his contract early to join Penrith, Utoikamanu activating a clause to leave the club and doubts over the future of John Bateman, who has signed a short-term deal with Sam Burgess’ Warrington.
Jeral Skelton will join the Tigers.Credit:Getty Images
Skelton has been stuck behind Bulldogs wingers Josh Addo-Carr, Jacob Kiraz and Blake Wilson for the majority of this season.
Sketon will follow Panthers pair Jarome Luai and Sunia Turuva to Concord after agreeing a two-year deal on Tuesday.
The addition of Skelton will fill a huge hole for the Tigers, who were desperate to add another outside back after the marquee signing of Luai and boom prop Stefano Utoikamanu rejecting a $4 million extension to join the Storm.
Skelton has been restricted to just six NRL matches for the Bulldogs since debuting last year, but has impressed during limited NRL opportunities this season.
The 25-year-old is the cousin of Wallabies star Will Skelton and his signing continues the Tigers’ major roster overhaul, which has included Isaiah Papali’i being allowed to leave his contract early to join Penrith, Utoikamanu activating a clause to leave the club and doubts over the future of John Bateman, who has signed a short-term deal with Sam Burgess’ Warrington.
Jeral Skelton will join the Tigers.Credit:Getty Images
Skelton has been stuck behind Bulldogs wingers Josh Addo-Carr, Jacob Kiraz and Blake Wilson for the majority of this season.
pawsandclaws1
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Richo, we need you to work miracles because I like this line-up better -
Bula
Skelton
Staggs
Turuva
Staines
FrodoTBaggin
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No doubt this was the Bulldog Willie Mason said we had signed.
Thank fk its not Liam Knight
Thank fk its not Liam Knight
FrodoTBaggin
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Converted from Rugby last season I believe
king_sirro
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Billy Burns anyone?? ... thought I'd share, though see they haven't updated as Tristan Sailor is listed and I read that he's signed with St Helens.
NRL 2024: Every player currently off-contract and available to sign | Sporting News Australia
There remains some NRL players on the market and available to ink new deals as the market rumbles on.www.sportingnews.com
I watched Billy when he came on last week Lauren. Though he may be a possible target so I kept an eye on him. I was underwhelmed with the small sample size. Looked gangly, slow and no overy strong. However that was a very small sample size
Yes I thinks staggs would be a great signing, but what makes u think he would leave broncos , or Queensland
He was playing Rugby Union and only switched to League last season.
FrodoTBaggin
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Another astute signing. Management don't seem to be wasting our cap like they have in previous administrations.
pawsandclaws1
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I don't think so and if he did, there are another two teams close by he can join.
ChilledChaos
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Jeral Skelton, will be one of the greatest signings in our history MARK MY WORDS! He’s literally an underpriced Brian To’o! Huge yardage game, incredible post contact, breaks tackles for fun aswell! Literal Taniela Tuiaki clone.
I’ve followed Skelton’s career since the start in NSW cup! He’s always dominated just hasn’t been given enough opportunity 🔥
We are in for a real treat 2025!
A pairing of Turuva and Skelton on either wing is almost a guaranteed 400+ metres combined every game!! If Olam and Skelton like up together on the same side, I would be checking for broken ribs if I was the opposition. That fear factor is gonna be incredible.
I’ve followed Skelton’s career since the start in NSW cup! He’s always dominated just hasn’t been given enough opportunity 🔥
We are in for a real treat 2025!
A pairing of Turuva and Skelton on either wing is almost a guaranteed 400+ metres combined every game!! If Olam and Skelton like up together on the same side, I would be checking for broken ribs if I was the opposition. That fear factor is gonna be incredible.
Tom Shines
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Bit like your mate Alaimato?
Not saying he would be a good recruit for us or not as I know of him to be a good attacking player, but not rock solid defensively.
However I can assure you he would be very close to the quickest back rower in the NRL.
I would consider him if being signed as a depth player with the possibility of playing more regular NRL only if he demonstrates he has improved defensively.
Staggs has been linked with a move to NSW for years but now with broncos having spent so much on Walsh, Mam, Haas, Carrigan it could happen. They won’t be able to keep both him & Cobbo. Then again if Cobbo is guilty I think they will want to keep Staggs at all costs
I dunno about that but you could be right. But I'm happy he will be alot cheaper than to'o. Love Brian to'o but not for a million dollars a year. Great signing
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