Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[KCTiger2]

Yes it is up for discussion. The evidence is against him. Dont be fooled by his busy workrate and good motor. He hasnt done much this year to help us win games. 3 wins from 19 digs says he hasnt been effective in the halves.

DCE missed finals more then he made finals over his 10 year deal

Based off your logic he hasn’t been effective either

 

[The Chad]

do we think makasini will be playing nrl next year in the centres ?

That's been reported- that Tigers officials see him making his debut at 18. So possible.

 

[Vicious]

Imagine our NRL team fired up this good.
We probably wouldn’t have anything to argue about 🤷‍♂️

 

[KCTiger2]

How many does he not even attempt because he is being turned around in circles like a little kid?
The 5/8 runs our attack. End of story.

You find me 5 clips where a defensive miss is 100% Galvins fault and I’ll be happy to admit your right and I’m wrong

 

[hank37w]

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

He already is.

Take away his moustache and he's got nuthin'. 🤣

 

[Vicious]

You find me 5 clips where a defensive miss is 100% Galvins fault and I’ll be happy to admit your right and I’m wrong

We have the best video analyst in the business on this forum, where is he when you need him ?
For the record I am happy with Galvin’s season, all except his kicking game.
Hoping he works on that over the off season.

 

[jrtiger]

What are your thoughts on the possibility of Onitoni Large at left centre with Heamasi Makasini at left wing in 2026 ?
They know each others game like the back of their hands.

I think a lot of Heamasi’s talents are wasted on a wing if I’m honest. he’s got a beautiful pair of hands and his ballplaying is top shelf. I’d have him at left centre no doubt.

Onitoni is the interesting one. he could easily unseat Bula, Galvin or Fainu in their respective positions given his talent, but if I had to make a prediction I think he’ll come into grade at right centre.

this is all dependent on them staying, of course. Masi I heard was likely to stay but Oni was leaning towards union. that said, things seem to have cooled of late. no doubt Richardson smoothed things over.

 

[hank37w]

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.

If we got him it would surely be the version with the chronic back issues. 😡

 

[The Chad]

You find me 5 clips where a defensive miss is 100% Galvins fault and I’ll be happy to admit your right and I’m wrong

Genuine curiosity- if your centre & winger jam IN, but your second rower & 5/8 slide OUT, who is not following the coaching instructions?

Because I saw that numerous times this season.

 

[Dennisspicer1]

JWH was allegedly on 550k at the

It’s clear Richo has identified that talent is secondary to actually wanting to be here.

Had to at least been on $750.000+ at least.
As a matter of fact I am sure when I was looking at player payments a couple of years ago he was down as getting $800.000 per season, but then I would obviously be wrong.

Going by Nick.

 

[KCTiger2]

Genuine curiosity- if your centre & winger jam IN, but your second rower & 5/8 slide OUT, who is not following the coaching instructions?

Because I saw that numerous times this season.

Depends on the defensive structure but honestly abit of everyone’s fault

Wingers and centres should only really jam in if there is an overlap and the defence can’t slide

Other special occasions mean they should but overall would probably blame them for a defensive stuff up like that

 

[king_sirro]

Who gives you the better chance to win- Doueihi in the centres or Sezar at 7?

Is that the only choice we have?

 

[batboy]

How many does he not even attempt because he is being turned around in circles like a little kid?
The 5/8 runs our attack. End of story.

He does remind me of a blue heeler chasing the postman some times....
Just running alongside to keep them company...

 

[Dennisspicer1]

Skeleton reminds me of Tuiaki in that video of him. Great fend off.

 

[Vicious]

Is that the only choice we have?

If we combine Sezer’s defence with Doueihi’s attack, we get a half decent player don’t we ?

 

[Canadian Club]

do we think makasini will be playing nrl next year in the centres ?

He doesn't turn 18 until July, so he wouldn't be eligible until later in the season. It would depend how the team is going and more specifically how the outside backs are performing.

 

[Tucker]

He said “do you think Galvin has been a good 5/8 this year”

Thats correct.
I didnt say he has been bad, in fact I am on the record many times praising the parts of his game that do work. He is a first grader. Thats why I wish to try him in the centres.
Think about our game v Raiders this year. Galvin and Doueihi took turns playmaking wide of the ruck to great effect. Most centres these days do not have the ball skills to take advantage of opportunities, therefore they run it and die with the ball when a simple draw and pass scores. Galvin will be bigger next year as he fills out. He can beat a defender now, with extra muscle this will only continue. He then has the advantage of turning breaks into points due to his skillset.
We also have some good stock in the halves for next year and wont suffer from experimentation.

 

[Tucker]

DCE missed finals more then he made finals over his 10 year deal

Based off your logic he hasn’t been effective either

LOL come off it. Are trying to compare these two players? seriously?

 

[Year_of_the_Tiger]

How many does he not even attempt because he is being turned around in circles like a little kid?
The 5/8 runs our attack. End of story.

Because of our awful Centres and back line?

 

[KCTiger2]

Thats correct.
I didnt say he has been bad, in fact I am on the record many times praising the parts of his game that do work. He is a first grader. Thats why I wish to try him in the centres.
Think about our game v Raiders this year. Galvin and Doueihi took turns playmaking wide of the ruck to great effect. Most centres these days do not have the ball skills to take advantage of opportunities, therefore they run it and die with the ball when a simple draw and pass scores. Galvin will be bigger next year as he fills out. He can beat a defender now, with extra muscle this will only continue. He then has the advantage of turning breaks into points due to his skillset.
We also have some good stock in the halves for next year and wont suffer from experimentation.

For the record I am not against Galvin being tried out in different positions (I think he will end up a backrower personally)

But to question if he has been a good 5/8 this year and use the terrible team around him as a reason for him not being good is silly