Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[tigermate]

Hunt should only be a 2 yr deal

We’ll regret it like we did the extra year for klemmer , Bateman, olam , naden , packer , mbye and every other veteran who has hurt us by having an extra year…

 

[LeichhardtTiger]

probably the best front rower currently on the market and someone we had to pursue given the dearth of quality currently amongst our middles.

another opportunistic signing similar to Skelton, but the biggest question is whether he's able to evolve his game from being an impact type to a starting calibre enforcer. there can be no question about his ability, but it's the added responsibility which makes me wonder.

The Sales pitch for Hunt was on show during the Ch9 Coverage. Every time he got the ball it was "there goes mighty Royce Hunt", "Here's Hunt smashing into them" "He must be the strongest man in the Club eh Gal?" "Yeah he's strong alright" and so on - it was a Hunt Love-a-thon! It made me wonder if Player Managers pay the commentary team a commission for the number of times they call a name. Playerola? Not without a possibility methinks.

 

[LeichhardtTiger]

If and when he signs will definitely entertain your question. Right now its up in the air as Toto in the Kansas tornado.

Well actually, like Toto in Tonga at taxpayer expense. Thanks Albo!

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Anyone got the Benny Elias article from
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NRL 2024: Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson and captain Api Koroisau hold peace meeting with club critic Ben Elias​

NRL Hall of Famer Ben Elias has been regularly critical of the Wests Tigers over on-field and administrative failures, prompting a specially-convened peace meeting featuring club CEO Shane Richardson and captain Api Koroisau.
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August 28, 2024 - 4:00PM

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Tigers stun Manly with heroic comeback


NRL: Manly blew a big lead to lose 34-26 and effectively cost themselves any chance of a top-four finish as the Tigers went a long way to avoiding a third-straight wooden spoon.

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Wests Tigers critic Ben Elias emerged from a specially-convened two-hour peace meeting with club chief executive Shane Richardson and captain Api Koroisau to declare: “I’m now a believer.”
In a gesture of goodwill, Richardson invited Elias into the club’s high performance centre at Concord on Wednesday morning where the pair discussed all aspects of the club’s operations.
Elias, inducted into the NRL’s Hall of Fame last week, also spoke with star hooker and captain Koroisau.
This masthead understands Richardson also reached out and had coffee with another Tigers legend, Steve ‘Blocker’ Roach, on Monday.
While admitting he had become “frustrated” with the club’s performances as they battled to avoid a third straight wooden spoon, Elias has been given a new perspective on the club and has claimed “the future is extremely bright.”
Elias has regularly called out Wests Tigers for their on-field and administrative failures.
“I have been a critic of the club, of course,” Elias said. “A lot of things have frustrated me and the fans.

The Tigers held a peace meeting with NRL Hall of Famer Benny Elias. Picture: Jason McCawley/Getty Images
“Have we butted heads? Yes, but I have always tried to offer constructive criticism and I always have the Tigers at heart.
“I never want to do anything to hurt the Tigers and offered criticism which I thought could help better my beloved club.


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“Shane rang and asked me to come in and see him. We met for more than two hours. It was really constructive and my views have certainly changed.
“You don’t get anyone higher than the CEO and I walked away full of positive belief in the organisation and the future looks extremely bright.

Tigers captain Api Koroisau was a part of the meeting with Elias. Picture: Tim Hunter.
“We discussed all the young players coming through at length. Jarome Luai and Sunia Turuva will be there next year so all fans should stick tight.
“After scoping what they are doing, it’s very, very encouraging.
“I also had a chat with Api, the captain. That was also a good catch-up. The facilities there at Concord are the best in Australia.”
Richardson added: “Benny is a resource we shouldn’t ignore.”

Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson. Picture: Jason McCawley/Getty Images
Wests Tigers have the bye this weekend as the club fights desperately hard to dodge another wooden spoon.
Elias revealed often conversations he had with Richardson about the club’s immediate and long-term future.
“We looked at the future possibilities for this great club,” Elias said. “It’s a new chapter in a new book. Everything is extremely positive.
“We also spoke about the club’s structure and I’m very excited with what is happening.
“Fans might need to be patient just a little bit longer but good times lie ahead for Wests Tigers.
“I also spoke with some of the younger players at the club and I reckon they will develop into first-string NRL players in coming years.”

 

[LeichhardtTiger]

The thing I really want to know , is whether Hunt is in for the crocodile roll

The size of him suggests a tendency for The Chiko Roll.

 

[WesternSuburbsBoy]

Yeah start him with Fonua Pole. Thompson Fainu
on the bench, play Seyfarth at 13 sign Kotoni Staggs
to play right centre and we're rocking & rolling. maybe
Herheington at 13 but either or I'd be genuinely happy

We already tried Seyfarth at 13… then Benji hooked him after 20 minutes 🤣

 

[Kaito]

We already tried Seyfarth at 13… then Benji hooked him after 20 minutes 🤣

Haha worst performance all year from the big fella

 

[Demps]

NRL 2024: Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson and captain Api Koroisau hold peace meeting with club critic Ben Elias​

NRL Hall of Famer Ben Elias has been regularly critical of the Wests Tigers over on-field and administrative failures, prompting a specially-convened peace meeting featuring club CEO Shane Richardson and captain Api Koroisau.
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August 28, 2024 - 4:00PM
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03:02
Tigers stun Manly with heroic comeback


NRL: Manly blew a big lead to lose 34-26 and effectively cost themselves any chance of a top-four finish as the Tigers went a long way to avoiding a third-straight wooden spoon.

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Wests Tigers critic Ben Elias emerged from a specially-convened two-hour peace meeting with club chief executive Shane Richardson and captain Api Koroisau to declare: “I’m now a believer.”
In a gesture of goodwill, Richardson invited Elias into the club’s high performance centre at Concord on Wednesday morning where the pair discussed all aspects of the club’s operations.
Elias, inducted into the NRL’s Hall of Fame last week, also spoke with star hooker and captain Koroisau.
This masthead understands Richardson also reached out and had coffee with another Tigers legend, Steve ‘Blocker’ Roach, on Monday.
While admitting he had become “frustrated” with the club’s performances as they battled to avoid a third straight wooden spoon, Elias has been given a new perspective on the club and has claimed “the future is extremely bright.”
Elias has regularly called out Wests Tigers for their on-field and administrative failures.
“I have been a critic of the club, of course,” Elias said. “A lot of things have frustrated me and the fans.

The Tigers held a peace meeting with NRL Hall of Famer Benny Elias. Picture: Jason McCawley/Getty Images
“Have we butted heads? Yes, but I have always tried to offer constructive criticism and I always have the Tigers at heart.
“I never want to do anything to hurt the Tigers and offered criticism which I thought could help better my beloved club.


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“Shane rang and asked me to come in and see him. We met for more than two hours. It was really constructive and my views have certainly changed.
“You don’t get anyone higher than the CEO and I walked away full of positive belief in the organisation and the future looks extremely bright.

Tigers captain Api Koroisau was a part of the meeting with Elias. Picture: Tim Hunter.
“We discussed all the young players coming through at length. Jarome Luai and Sunia Turuva will be there next year so all fans should stick tight.
“After scoping what they are doing, it’s very, very encouraging.
“I also had a chat with Api, the captain. That was also a good catch-up. The facilities there at Concord are the best in Australia.”
Richardson added: “Benny is a resource we shouldn’t ignore.”

Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson. Picture: Jason McCawley/Getty Images
Wests Tigers have the bye this weekend as the club fights desperately hard to dodge another wooden spoon.
Elias revealed often conversations he had with Richardson about the club’s immediate and long-term future.
“We looked at the future possibilities for this great club,” Elias said. “It’s a new chapter in a new book. Everything is extremely positive.
“We also spoke about the club’s structure and I’m very excited with what is happening.
“Fans might need to be patient just a little bit longer but good times lie ahead for Wests Tigers.
“I also spoke with some of the younger players at the club and I reckon they will develop into first-string NRL players in coming years.”

Time to update that photo, Bulldog.

😅

 

[balmain boy]

You can't just name players who aren't available and say we ought to sign them.

You can actually, every player in the comp is technically available.

 

[king_sirro]

Looking forward to the Royce deal to become official.

Thoughts? Is he a starter or a bench prop?
Personally think he'll be used like we use Stef.
Opening 20 and closing 20.... no doubt, with more impact.

I'm not sold on the signing one little bit. However if the current powers at be see it otherwise I'll have a positive outlook on it.

I know he has come off the bench for the Sharks, but I wouldn't mind him playing 2 stints. Start the game and go hard. Replaced by a longer minute player at the appropriate time. Some games he made need to come off after 15 minutes, some 20 or 25 minutes. Give him the responsibility of getting us going forward from the outset and see how he responds.

 

[balmain boy]

Frizell would be an astute recruit on a number of fronts, probably most importantly his leadership & standard-setting but also it would likely be only on a 2-year deal.

And what he takes in cap would become available at an important time for contract upgrades for a young guys progressing. By 2027, a Lachlan Broederlow, Mitchell Taotua, Archie Duncombe or even the highly-talented Pheonix Godinet may be ready to take over in the backrow.

Tamou and Klem were signed to be leaders both on and off the field, being professionals etc. Neither of them really worked out.

If we're signing Frizz for his leadership then max his contract to 300k+bonuses

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Haha worst performance all year from the big fella

If thats his worst performance then sign me up.

 

[Kaito]

I'm not sold on the signing one little bit. However if the current powers at be see it otherwise I'll have a positive outlook on it.

I know he has come off the bench for the Sharks, but I wouldn't mind him playing 2 stints. Start the game and go hard. Replaced by a longer minute player at the appropriate time. Some games he made need to come off after 15 minutes, some 20 or 25 minutes. Give him the responsibility of getting us going forward from the outset and see how he responds.

That will be the challenge 4 him. We're not chasing
him to come off the bench or play 20mins I reckon

 

[batboy]

I'm not sold on the signing one little bit. However if the current powers at be see it otherwise I'll have a positive outlook on it.

I know he has come off the bench for the Sharks, but I wouldn't mind him playing 2 stints. Start the game and go hard. Replaced by a longer minute player at the appropriate time. Some games he made need to come off after 15 minutes, some 20 or 25 minutes. Give him the responsibility of getting us going forward from the outset and see how he responds.

You're on it....
Experts here are highlight package specialists.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

I didn’t realise he‘s nearly 30. On the other hand, how in the hell is Klemmer only 30? Feels like he’s been around forever.

 

[batboy]

I didn’t realise he‘s nearly 30. On the other hand, how in the hell is Klemmer only 30? Feels like he’s been around forever.

Kicked off around the same time as Brooks and Moses,
At about the same age....

 

[Bellend]

Ben Elias know on friendly terms with West Tigers who said pigs can't fly.

Hypochondriac bloke who is only big noting himself with his small minded like mates at 360.

West Tigers is for the working class that gives a shit how we perform on and off the field.

 

[mikey]

I didn’t realise he‘s nearly 30. On the other hand, how in the hell is Klemmer only 30? Feels like he’s been around forever.

Takes care of his skin and complexion. Also into depilation of the scone. 😉

 

[tigermate]

@teddy23 hi mate - do you have any news on galvin resigning or pole? Thanks legend

 

[88]

That will be the challenge 4 him. We're not chasing
him to come off the bench or play 20mins I reckon

Depends on the mix of other forwards. A lot of people have been crying out for an impact forward. Lesser minutes I can live with if he offers high impact on those minutes and our other forwards offer different body types with a couple being reliable, steady, good defence, high minute types.

Think he’s better suited to bench because of this. He and Twal as a combo with a third different type in the mix as well. Seyfarth is reliable for long minutes if required as well. Even if he was used for 2 short stints per game. I assume impact is the main reason he has been targeted to join our rotation.