Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Coastie_Tiger]

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“He let Benji know in no uncertain terms that he thinks Benji treats the senior players as though they’re rookies and he treats the rookies as though they’re senior players.

“So, they’ve had a big bust up.”

“Benji was giving an honest appraisal of what he thought of John’s performance,” Hooper said.

“John didn’t appreciate it and just went ‘I’ve had enough of this - I am sick of you treating the senior players like we’re kids’.

“And in fairness to the Tigers kids they have been their best players - (Lachlan) Galvin, Fonua Pole, Jahream Bula.


* this is information from Hooper, so taken with a grain of salt, as I highly doubt he was in the room.

I thought he was mouthing off from the safety of England i have seen that.

 

[Kaito]

I thought he was mouthing off from the safety of England i have seen that.

Last thing that was said was he was coming back

 

[BirchgroveTigers]

Who are your suggestions of who we could be a realistic chance of signing for 2025 ?

IMO we should go for Jack Williams for lock, Saifiti for prop and Klese Haas for second row.

Think each are somewhat attainable but would be a hell of an effort to get them all.

 

[Vicious]

IMO we should go for Jack Williams for lock, Saifiti for prop and Klese Haas for second row.

Think each are somewhat attainable but would be a hell of an effort to get them all.

I think it would be hard to get Haas away from Qld, but I reckon we could get the other 2 if we want them.

 

[ChilledChaos]

Anyone heard Royce Hunt signing with WT 650k per year for 3 years! Good player but way overs. Could easily get Hopgood for that price or stretch to NAS! Erin Clark and Jazz Tevaga for half the price would do better

 

[Halbrowne61]

Last thing that was said was he was coming back

True, but I can’t work out if that’s a good or a bad thing ? I’m not sure there’s that much gas left in the tank any more.

 

[Roar_Power]

IMO we should go for Jack Williams for lock, Saifiti for prop and Klese Haas for second row.

Think each are somewhat attainable but would be a hell of an effort to get them all.

That would be solid.

 

[Demps]

Anyone heard Royce Hunt signing with WT 650k per year for 3 years! Good player but way overs. Could easily get Hopgood for that price or stretch to NAS! Erin Clark and Jazz Tevaga for half the price would do better

Not heard.

Don't mind it though.
Where did you hear this?

 

[Roar_Power]

Anyone heard Royce Hunt signing with WT 650k per year for 3 years! Good player but way overs. Could easily get Hopgood for that price or stretch to NAS! Erin Clark and Jazz Tevaga for half the price would do better

If this is the case, looks like they want to increase grunt ie. Hunt and Skelton.

 

[Halbrowne61]

If this is the case, looks like they want to increase grunt ie. Hunt and Skelton.

Damn fine idea coz right now we have none.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Anyone heard Royce Hunt signing with WT 650k per year for 3 years! Good player but way overs. Could easily get Hopgood for that price or stretch to NAS! Erin Clark and Jazz Tevaga for half the price would do better

Here is a story from today saying he wants to stay at Sharks.

Royce Hunt wants to finish NRL career at Cronulla

Cronulla's Royce Hunt is hoping to end his NRL career with the Sharks despite the club granting the...

www.canberratimes.com.au

 

[Holman Barnes #1 Fan]

I'm on the side if leaving Galvin at 6, he's said himself he sees himself as a 6 and I believe Benji does to.

So to fit Latu into the team, he could be a lock or a centre or the 14.... centre is probably our weakest position so I think that would be worth exploring.

Galvin said he based his game on Cameron Munster, and honestly I see it.

 

[weststigerman]

Would prefer we steer clear of Jack Bird.

 

[boonboon]

Here is a story from today saying he wants to stay at Sharks.

Royce Hunt wants to finish NRL career at Cronulla

Cronulla's Royce Hunt is hoping to end his NRL career with the Sharks despite the club granting the...

www.canberratimes.com.au

That's like full support of the board - will be gone somewhere

 

[Tiger in boots 🐅]

There's a few unheralded types of forwards out there I'd love this club to have on the roster.

The Titans really have such a strong group of forwards & guys like Joe Stimson & Jaiman Jolliffe would be great additions to the squad. Stimson is off contract- and I know a lot will go "he's nothing special".

But he's also through the Storm system, Bulldogs & now Hasler's Titans. He's a defensive rock who absolutely dominates the State Cup while playing a strong role when called on into 1st grade. But, on top of that- he sets standards & is wanted by his coaching staffs everywhere he goes. I think as our #13 or even starting at prop, he will defend the middle for all he is worth- one of the keys I believe to turning the club around.

Jolliffe is that typical bush bashing tough guy. He's under contract, but that Titans pack is stacked for good props. I'd be interested to see if the idea of starting wouldn't get him interested.

Mat Croker I've mentioned before. Same as Horsburgh & Hetherington.

If we can hold the middle of the field & get strike from our wide forwards, good dummy half attack & some impact through Pole & Sione Fainu off the bench- I believe our forward mix is better than it currently is.

I'm particularly interested in investing in intelligent forwards over physical specimens. I want guys that work to a plan- think Melbourne type props. Christian Welch, for example. But they additionally need to be strong. Not concerned about speed so much, or height & weight. I want guys that can hold their own one-on-one & not need 3-4 guys bringing a player down in the middle.

Agree with your last comments on intelligent forwards but your mate Balmain Boy does not think that way. How do you Convince him? He just wants a sharp AX to get rid of them all.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Not heard.

Don't mind it though.
Where did you hear this?

Just saw it in a WT group on Facebook from an anonymous poster! Take it with a grain of salt unfortunately.

 

[Demps]

Just saw it in a WT group on Facebook from an anonymous poster! Take it with a grain of salt unfortunately.

😂

 

[Vicious]

Just saw it in a WT group on Facebook from an anonymous poster! Take it with a grain of salt unfortunately.

It’s safe to say there is lot more knowledge on this forum than there is on those Facebook pages.

 

[Tiger in boots 🐅]

I just saw that, good list haha maybe add sukkar
Broederlow is coming along very nicely indeed

Broederlow missed 4-5 tackles and is too slow. Needs a lot of development still.

 

[Tiger in boots 🐅]

Broederlow missed 4-5 tackles and is too slow. Needs a lot of development still.

We need Porter in the second row, good work horse