Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Kelce68]

Wong would be an excellent pick up lots of potential there still only 21, backrow pairing of him and Fainu would be very exciting.

Wong was the next big thing just 12/18 months ago.

Roosters absolutely stacked in the backrow. Would be a hell of a pickup.

 

[Canadian Club]

Wong was the next big thing just 12/18 months ago.

Roosters absolutely stacked in the backrow. Would be a hell of a pickup.

Yeah not sure how the Roosters are going to balance so many back-rowers, especially with Radley playing 12 most of this year. Angus Crichton, Victor Radley, Connor Watson, Egan Butcher, Nat Butcher, Suia Wong and Blake Steep also coming through.

 

[Roar_Power]

Another point I forgot to mention is that I believe both part of Klemmer and Batemans contracts have already been paid for next year (front ended) with the money we saved in the cap from offloading Simpkin and Kepaoa early.

Was this made public, inside info or just your take?

 

[Buttface]

They will most likely both tested at pre-season training as an indicator before the trials who gets the run on tick...... like Galvin this year.
Wests Tigers really excel in the off season. Looking forward to it!

There’s nothing like being tested in a game.

 

[Canadian Club]

Was this made public, inside info or just your take?

Believe Richo mentioned in an interview after they were released that it was used to create cap space for next year and an article mentioning that the money was used to pay some of the bigger earners. I believe it specifically mentioned Bateman but could be wrong?

 

[hsvjones]

With us all guessing about new signings I think it will be players from left field as Richo likes to do.

 

[Nonotmeagain]

He will be here next year

My crystal ball hasn't cleared yet but his determination to move remains unwavering.

 

[Tom Shines]

My crystal ball hasn't cleared yet but his determination to move remains unwavering.

glad to hear that …I was having some doubts he wanted to stay long term

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

With us all guessing about new signings I think it will be players from left field as Richo likes to do.

I think ones being referred to "in the next few days" as depth signings in key positions will be internal retentions, so possibly Sezer & Sione Fainu. Both in the team for Saturday so could be put up to media at tomorrow's captain run. Hopefully Pole extension too!!!

 

[Vicious]

I think ones being referred to "in the next few days" as depth signings in key positions will be internal retentions, so possibly Sezer & Sione Fainu. Both in the team for Saturday so could be put up to media at tomorrow's captain run. Hopefully Pole extension too!!!

I could be wrong, but when he says depth signings I was under the impression that means players new to the club, not re-signings from within ?
Either we definitely need Sikne Fainu re-signed and we definitely need Fonua Pole’s contract extended.
I’m not sold on re-signing Sezer unless we are confident he can ably play a 13 and 9 type role off the bench?

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Luai signs for money Utoikaimanu signs for knowledge

Is the NRL salary cap "broken"?

Some recent signings suggest it might be.

www.zerotackle.com

 

[weststigerman]

They will most likely both tested at pre-season training as an indicator before the trials who gets the run on tick...... like Galvin this year.
Wests Tigers really excel in the off season. Looking forward to it!

Looking forward to smashing the opposition this off season!

 

[Rusty]

Wong was the next big thing just 12/18 months ago.

Roosters absolutely stacked in the backrow. Would be a hell of a pickup.

Wong is signed until 26
Eagan Butcher 25
Joe Chan has a MO for 25
and a sneaky buy Grant Anderson from Storm

 

[Vicious]

Wong is signed until 26
Eagan Butcher 25
Joe Chan has a MO for 25
and a sneaky buy Grant Anderson from Storm

I’ve mentioned Joe Chan a few times as he has a bit of mobility and a bit of aggression.
Issue is I have since been advised he is managed by Isaac Moses.
Egan Butcher would be very handy if we could convince him he is not being valued by the Roosters.
Grant Anderson was available for 2025 until about 5 weeks back when he extended with the Storm for another year. He is now proving to be a quality player and it’s likely Storm will force others out before him.
I’m not sold on Wong, he doesn’t seem to use his size and mobility to his advantage often enough.

 

[happy_tiger]

Wong is signed until 26
Eagan Butcher 25
Joe Chan has a MO for 25
and a sneaky buy Grant Anderson from Storm

Wong has a few handling errors in him

I thought he might be the next big thing at the World Cup .....

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Not our problem.

 

[WestsTigers4VR]

Jahream Bula reportedly out for the rest of the season. He was said to have injured his shoulder during the Knights match, which was evident in his shoulder grabbing during the match.

He will require Arthroscopic Labral repair which will see him out for the rest of the season.

 

[WesternSuburbsBoy]

Jahream Bula reportedly out for the rest of the season. He was said to have injured his shoulder during the Knights match, which was evident in his shoulder grabbing during the match.

He will require Arthroscopic Labral repair which will see him out for the rest of the season.

Man can this season be over already smh lol

 

[Sully]

Yes he has been the constant, thus I say he ran our attack this year. How did our attack go do you think?Does this make him an effective 5/8? Luai will certainly help him next year but is that what we should be doing, or should Luai be paired with Fainu? These are the questions that I am raising.

I think he has done well, however the attack outside of him barring the Cronulla and Canberra games has not clicked and given him a chance to direct them around of which I feel Luai will do. I am not sure if it was you or other forum members that have Bula also not living up to expectations and I see that also as a consequence of not having a strong leader as well as being young and not finding his voice like a good fullback and half should have directing the team around. That changes next year and whilst I am disappointed in the results this year and the past decade I look forward to the next few years where if run correctly this club can become a force.

 

[The-moP]

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

I cannot see why not .. the guy is tall enough .. big enough .. fast enough .. has great hands .. and a great understanding and anticipation of the game.

Joseph Sua'ali'i was 17 years and 294 days when he played for the Rorters .. !! So why can't the Tigers apply for a exemption for Makasini .. !! In fact Makasini's current physical body shape is bigger then when Sua'ali'i made his debut.

So Makasini for NRL 2025 is on the cards .. 🙂