Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Tiger Stripes]

Staines doesn’t lack for effort, but he seems to lack any real penetration. Doesn’t bust tackles or beat the first man on a kick return and often gets pushed back / dominated in the tackle. He might have speed in open space if he’s put away, but how often does that happen at NRL level, particularly at the Tigers. Powerful and explosive is the currency of the modern NRL winger.

Totally agree about Staines, but he is always selected by our "EXPERTS" in their sides?
Love for wooden spoons? We need points on the scoreboard.

 

[Tom Shines]

Dragons have signed a 30 yr old Val Holmes for 3 yrs, 2.5m - great to see its not us making dumb decisions for once

Sign Staggs

 

[Canadian Club]

If we are moving on players on big money and signing guys like Skelton and Hassett on modest deals, surely that means the war chest is growing?

With very limited roster spots, not sure how we are going to spend 2mil+ and comply with NRL spending rules (95% of the cap must be spent) unless we sign a couple of big names.

 

[weststigerman]

Apart from Hopgood probably all would be very reasonable in price and play well above their pay packet!

Hopgood is contracted next year isn't he? He's also just had lower back surgery.

I'd be keen if he was available and fit but it seems he is not.

 

[WestsTigers4VR]

The past two signings we’ve done have not been leaked until it was officially signed. It’s clear the leaks are being plugged finally which is good to see.

Hopefully we can lock down some players for the foreseeable future. We have a fair bit of off contract players which will be interesting to see what happens.

 

[Tucker]

I dont think Id bring anymore backs to the club for 2025.
Weve signed three good ones and we do have choices already here. One of the possible lineups could be as follows:

• 1. Bula
• 2. Turuva
• 3. Galvin
• 4. Olam
• 5. Skelton
• 6. Luai
• 7. Sezer

This list has lots of points in it. Backups include Staines, Laulilii, Fainu, To'a, Faataape, Saukuru, Doueihi, Feledy, Sullivan, Alaimalo.

Get them a specialised backs coach who will re-familiarise them with what it takes to form a cohesive unit.

Now get them some hard working pigs to join Api, Pole, Seyfarth and Sam

 

[balmain boy]

BB, whats this comment based on? Potential or form? I haven't seen much from him this season.

There aren't many players out there with his size and skill. We certainly don't have any better centre or potentially back row prospects at the club. He's had a few injuries this year which have slowed his progress down, chopping and changing positions and team mates doesn't help build continuity either. Ideally he'd still be on a development contract next year but he has 2 years in the NRL squad. He's a much better player than Faatape, Lobb, Alaimalo, at worst he's a younger version of Toa/Naden but with a much higher ceiling.

Needs to work on his strength, speed, fitness and defence, like all 19 year olds. But he's the sort of player the Storm would love to get and turn into a star, he's got all the raw physical attributes needed to succeed.

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

Bit worried about RCG. Reckon he could just be Klemmer 2.0

Give RCG a wide berth….another Klemperer and Tamou type

 

[Tom Shines]

I dont think Id bring anymore backs to the club for 2025.
Weve signed three good ones and we do have choices already here. One of the possible lineups could be as follows:

• 1. Bula
• 2. Turuva
• 3. Galvin
• 4. Olam
• 5. Skelton
• 6. Luai
• 7. Sezer

This list has lots of points in it. Backups include Staines, Laulilii, Fainu, To'a, Faataape, Saukuru, Doueihi, Feledy, Sullivan, Alaimalo.

Get them a specialised backs coach who will re-familiarise them with what it takes to form a cohesive unit.

Now get them some hard working pigs to join Api, Pole, Seyfarth and Sam

They need more pace in that proposed backline …

I dont see Galvin as a Center personally …

 

[Tiger Stripes]

I’d assume now that alimo won’t be here next year. Would be pushing lobb out aswell if I had the choice

I think they were on T & T, not top 30 spots.
So gone IMO.

 

[Kelce68]

If we are moving on players on big money and signing guys like Skelton and Hassett on modest deals, surely that means the war chest is growing?

With very limited roster spots, not sure how we are going to spend 2mil+ and comply with NRL spending rules (95% of the cap must be spent) unless we sign a couple of big names.

I'd bet my left one there'll be some front loading in 2025.

 

[Buttface]

Wishart has literally played every position under the sun at the Storm and been effective! If he hasn’t been resigned at Melbourne he would be such a good get! Killed it in the halves with Munster out, plus a handy goal kicker! NSW lad as well, tough as they come 🔥

Yeah, I think everyone can see that but what was junior position, what position is his best posi and what posi would we buy him for?

 

[balmain boy]

I'd bet my left one there'll be some front loading in 2025.

We've been front loading players for years, it doesn't help us, it's unprofessional. We need to spend our money on players who can help us win now, get us out of this hellhole we're in. You can only front load newly registered contracts too, so that's mainly our youngsters coming through who aren't on big money to really warrant it. Pole the standout that could get a 'bonus' this year for re-signing a year early. Galvin the other one, but seems like he's waiting to see how things change with Luai at the club before committing.

 

[Tiger Stripes]

The problem with Douiehi is he says all the right things, but rarely backs it up. It would be great for us especially on his contract value if he could somehow turn it around, but IMO there have been too many times he has shown lack of effort in certain areas, which i think is just a flaw in his character and not something he can turn around.

It's like Brooks all over again. Convinces everyone he will do this that and the other, but on the field just stuffs it up. Means well, very sincere off the field, but it just ain't there.
No repeats please.

 

[AceofSpades]

Faagutu is a 13. A mate of mine trained him in a few rep sides here in qld, he’s a 13. Storm, cows, titans chased him pretty hard.

And yet we have him as a prop? Great coaching choices I see

 

[Garrry]

Katoni Staggs would be great but the rorters will be losing their 2 centres end of 24, surprised if they don't sign Staggs

 

[Tom Shines]

If we are moving on players on big money and signing guys like Skelton and Hassett on modest deals, surely that means the war chest is growing?

With very limited roster spots, not sure how we are going to spend 2mil+ and comply with NRL spending rules (95% of the cap must be spent) unless we sign a couple of big names.

they can always create more roster spots should they choose to … just costs them more money..

 

[Tom Shines]

Katoni Staggs would be great but the rorters will be losing their 2 centres end of 24, surprised if they don't sign Staggs

At least the Tigers going hard for him as well will jack up the price he Roosters pay

 

[Tom Shines]

We've been front loading players for years, it doesn't help us, it's unprofessional. We need to spend our money on players who can help us win now, get us out of this hellhole we're in. You can only front load newly registered contracts too, so that's mainly our youngsters coming through who aren't on big money to really warrant it. Pole the standout that could get a 'bonus' this year for re-signing a year early. Galvin the other one, but seems like he's waiting to see how things change with Luai at the club before committing.

Do you have specifics ?

They certainly haven’t been front loading the likes of Klemmer, Ice and Bateman who’s price goes up every year

 

[jrtiger]

We've been front loading players for years, it doesn't help us, it's unprofessional. We need to spend our money on players who can help us win now, get us out of this hellhole we're in. You can only front load newly registered contracts too, so that's mainly our youngsters coming through who aren't on big money to really warrant it. Pole the standout that could get a 'bonus' this year for re-signing a year early. Galvin the other one, but seems like he's waiting to see how things change with Luai at the club before committing.

the flipside of the argument is that you need to be mindful of who you spend that money on, as there really isn’t much in free agency at the minute that is worth investing in beyond probably 2-3 players.