I'd say no deal at all.
Benji has worked with him at Broncos, hasn't he ? Probably knows he has something to offer, in some way.
Interesting times ahead.
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Benji has worked with him at Broncos, hasn't he ? Probably knows he has something to offer, in some way.
Interesting times ahead.
the enforcer.
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Come on mate .Bird fits our criteria, 30 and busted.
Turuva was definitely dropped IMO. If anyone has watched many Penrith games this year they will be able to see how awful his defence has been this year. 56% of tries they concede have been through his side while the left wing where To’o is has only conceded 28%. He isn’t all to blame, Tago makes a lot of bad reads as well but of course the guy leaving will get dropped first
426Tlgerland
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I’m not sure we will sign him unless he has been told that your experience to help our young guys is what you are hear for and just back up for our nrl team , what I have seen of him this year has been ok and dragons have done well from last year , if it’s 2 years and last year club option I’m ok with it but price would need to be a deal that favours our club , we still need 2 props and a back rower , Bird can be back up for 5/8 , Centre , maybe lock , has he ever played fullback ? Just asking not saying he is good there
ChilledChaos
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What’s wrong with our club SERIOUSLY! Honestly, do we not watch footy or something. We already have AD who’s come back from his 3rd ACL and want another injury prone player! Benji apparently want experience but that experience ain’t helping if your spending the whole time on the sidelines. Just because you were friends with him the Dragons doesn’t mean he needs to be here! Just when you think we are moving forward we take 2 steps back 🤦🏾♂️
This club never learns. Why can’t he go after actually good players.
Why can’t we go after Ty Wishart, Grant Anderson, Lehi Hopoate, Keano Kini etc.
This club never learns. Why can’t he go after actually good players.
Why can’t we go after Ty Wishart, Grant Anderson, Lehi Hopoate, Keano Kini etc.
The-moP
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A perfect replacement for Bateman .. young forwards need a senior forward to help their development ..
Next season no Utoikamanu, no Papalii, no Bateman, and potentially no Klemmer .. 😳
Maybe Richo is not as good as we think he is , with all the half decent players available , we go chasing bird ( really ) , I said it before and I will say it again unless we sign 3 good quality forwards are backs will be like this year useless , AND if he doesn’t sign those players we need he needs to resign and take benji with him , there so called pathway kids seems to be falling apart , either want out or not up to 1st grade
Tito Santana
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And im all for it!
Tom Shines
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I dunno about Bird … has a bad injury history… and they are already dealing with Olam..but at this stage of the season anyone they sign for next year will have some warts … unless it’s a player looking to get moved on for for cap reasons..
Tito Santana
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He will get skin cancer if he goes there. Come to the west you wanker!
liltiger
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Oh yeah forgot the Super top up.
Maybe this is a sign that Bateman is staying in the UK....
magpies forever
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With Bird, or any of the older players being looked at, I dont mind the idea but its the current extra year we have been forced to put in the pot to get them to sign that has killed us over the last 5-6 years. Many would have been good for 2 years but its the need to give 3 years which has killed us in the past and I hope we are now in a stronger position to say 'No, its 2 or no deal. Bye'.
That is what I trust Richo to be controlling, with maybe anything beyond that as a club option depending on form.
That is what I trust Richo to be controlling, with maybe anything beyond that as a club option depending on form.
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weststigers
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Article from the Telegraph
The Wests Tigers have entered the race to sign St George Illawarra star Jack Bird as the club continues its roster rebuild under coach Benji Marshall.
It’s understood the Tigers have met with Bird and have discussed a multi-year deal from 2025.
It comes just 24 hours after Marshall confirmed the cashed-up Tigers are looking to add experience to the top-30 roster for 2025 and beyond.
Bird took up a mutual option to remain at the Dragons for next season but has since been given permission to talk to other clubs.
The Dragons are open to releasing Bird from the final year of his deal in 2025 if the 29-year-old can secure a deal elsewhere.
St George Illawarra coach Shane Flanagan does not want to lose Bird to a rival club but it’s understood the Dragons are not in a position to offer the former NSW Blues representative a deal beyond 2025.
Bird has been in high demand since being granted permission to test the market and has already met with a number of Sydney-based clubs.
On Wednesday, Marshall hinted the club was keen to add much needed experience to its playing ranks, and Bird, a premiership winner and former NSW Blues representative fits that bill.
Bird would also add versatility to Marshall’s young roster given he can play in a number of positions including centre, five-eighth and second row.
Only last week, the Tigers added Jeral Skelton to the club’s outside back stocks, signing the damaging Canterbury winger on a two-year deal.
The Wests Tigers have entered the race to sign St George Illawarra star Jack Bird as the club continues its roster rebuild under coach Benji Marshall.
It’s understood the Tigers have met with Bird and have discussed a multi-year deal from 2025.
It comes just 24 hours after Marshall confirmed the cashed-up Tigers are looking to add experience to the top-30 roster for 2025 and beyond.
Bird took up a mutual option to remain at the Dragons for next season but has since been given permission to talk to other clubs.
The Dragons are open to releasing Bird from the final year of his deal in 2025 if the 29-year-old can secure a deal elsewhere.
St George Illawarra coach Shane Flanagan does not want to lose Bird to a rival club but it’s understood the Dragons are not in a position to offer the former NSW Blues representative a deal beyond 2025.
Bird has been in high demand since being granted permission to test the market and has already met with a number of Sydney-based clubs.
On Wednesday, Marshall hinted the club was keen to add much needed experience to its playing ranks, and Bird, a premiership winner and former NSW Blues representative fits that bill.
Bird would also add versatility to Marshall’s young roster given he can play in a number of positions including centre, five-eighth and second row.
Only last week, the Tigers added Jeral Skelton to the club’s outside back stocks, signing the damaging Canterbury winger on a two-year deal.
