Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[mtd#2]

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

Bro.... Galvin to the centres.......

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Probably. Doesn't take away from his potential though and I absolutely would not be drawing a line through him.

Agree. But he is being rushed currently which is why the errors he makes happen. Hopefully the pain now will lead to an awesome player. Time will tell.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Heard from someone reliable that James Roberts had the worst shoulder of anyone they'd ever seen & that's coming from a medical professional. They said it was a miracle he was playing for WT's every week & needed weekly injections for the pain.

That would be impressive.

When I went to the surgeon for my shoulder his opening line was “thanks for doing such a great job and keeping me employed”. The consult went to 3mins - he just said “you’re getting a recon and several ligaments reattached, see you at the hospital”

Post op visit 10 days after - he said “I need a seat and a glass of water to read the report” he then read out 23 things that he had to be fixed up.

 

[The Chad]

Bro.... Galvin to the centres.......
Have you taken your medication today?

Fittler & Daley played large portions of their early career at centre.

They were still superstars.

I don't think Galvin is your typical, organising, team running half/5-8. I think he'd kill it at centre. And Staines would love him.

 

[The Chad]

I think people forget he played the whole NRL season last year when Fermor had the preseason training injury that ruled him out.

Not starting for the Titans doesn't make you a rubbish player. That's a pretty hot forward pack & has some considerably good depth to it.

 

[oldschooltiger]

Who is the next announcement?

 

[Buttface]

Bugger it take both

Both would be great, but what position are we selling to Wishart if we get Hopgood to play 13?
14 is not gunna get him to leave Storm?
Buying a good 14 is a poor decision, I think a 14 you need to develop. I reckon you buy players for the run on side. Is he good enough to hold down another run on position we need to fill? Bcoz a lot on here are saying we got enough backs.

 

[Spartan117]

JWH was allegedly on 550k at the roosters 🐓 .

That's downright corruption

 

[Tigerstigerstigers]

Who is the next announcement?

Are we there yet ?

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

JWH was allegedly on 550k at the roosters 🐓 .

That's downright corruption

“Well that’s on the cap” to quote Braith…
He is on alot more benefits wise and for the next 20-30yrs value wise than that. He is very well looked after.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

“Well that’s on the cap” to quote Braith…
He is on alot more benefits wise and for the next 20-30yrs value wise than that. He is very well looked after.

There is the article I read when he was signed from Manly. There was the contract paid to him and there was the other.

 

[Eternal Tiger]

Same manager as Skelton too!

Key retentions/promotions for us need to be Makasini & Large, Pole & Sione Fainu, then Godinet & Taupau-Moors.

Godinet isn't off contract

 

[Newtown]

This backline for 2025 is shaping up I tell you what! There’s a real presence to this team 🔥

1. Bula
2. Turuva
3. Olam
4. Doueihi
5. Skelton
6. Galvin
7. Luai (c)

Just need some astute forward signings!

Doeuhie looks the odd one in that line up.

 

[Strider]

1. Bula
2. Turuva
3. Olam
4. *Need a gun signing here
5. Skelton

Then need to sign 2 gun props, 1 gun second row plus depth signings.

 

[upthetigers]

Would anyone consider Ryan Matterson again for an edge spot? (potentially 13)

I personally would find it hard to support him thanks to his past exit, but would there be any value in exploring it if Parra chip in and we get him at a decent price? Hes a flog but was solid when here.

He was one of our best players but I reckon his form has dropped off a cliff

 

[Tucker]

Bro.... Galvin to the centres.......
Have you taken your medication today?

Where would you play him?

 

[TigerSJ]

No to Materson. Guy is soft and only interested in himself. Played his best footy years ago. Certainly not one of the players that left the Tigers and became a far better player- a scenario pushed regularly by many.

 

[mtd#2]

Where would you play him?

Five eight where he belongs?
Luai at 7, where he wants to play and proved he can play whilst cleary was injured.
It's a lethal combination

 

[Coastie_Tiger]

1. Bula
2. Turuva
3. Olam
4. *Need a gun signing here
5. Skelton

Then need to sign 2 gun props, 1 gun second row plus depth signings.

Don't disagree but the forwards now need to be the priority unless something exceptional pops up.

 

[Tucker]

Five eight where he belongs?
Luai at 7, where he wants to play and proved he can play whilst cleary was injured.
It's a lethal combination

LOL ok.....where he belongs....where he has been so great this year.....