Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[ChilledChaos]

Why would Bula get moved from FB?

If you’ve seen Turuva play FLB, you would know how lethal he is! Such a dynamic ball runner and sensational passing game! Bula got that aerial leap to make great contests in the centres

 

[Tom Shines]

If you’ve seen Turuva play FLB, you would know how lethal he is! Such a dynamic ball runner and sensational passing game! Bula got that aerial leap to make great contests in the centres

They need to buy a couple of forwards …Can’t see them having enough money for To’o as well… maybe 2026

 

[BAGNF05]

They need to buy a couple of forwards …Can’t see them having enough money for To’o as well… maybe 2026

And you’d be blocking Luke L, who looks a good prospect.

Richo said he wouldn’t sign guys where we have a junior to fill the role.

Forwards is the need area now.

 

[hsvjones]

They need to buy a couple of forwards …Can’t see them having enough money for To’o as well… maybe 2026

I recon Richo is moving on more players than we all think which will increase the money available.
He is a very smart operator

 

[Canadian Club]

Anyone got the full Royce Hunt article?

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

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

Play first 15-20 mins & last 15-20 mins when we need A type predator most!

 

[Tiger Stripes]

The Wests Tigers are poised to land the signing of Cronulla’s Royce Hunt as they move to fill the void of prop Stefano Utoikamanu.
Hunt has met with Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall and the club is growing increasingly confident that the Sharks power forward will be on their roster next season.

Hunt is believed to be weighing up a three-year offer as Benji Marshall continues his rebuild of the club.

Hunt is on-contract at the Sharks for 2025 and has been given permission to look for another club for 2026 and beyond.

The Tigers deal would require Hunt securing an early release from Cronulla for 2025, which is expected to be ratified as negotiations intensify this week.

With all that leaked or hearsay info I hope it is just that?
25 min. game time is not enough time on the paddock IMO. Unless highly discounted and we get a tough worker as well.
I think there are better options out there.

 

[SeanT]

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According to NBWT Twitter post ..the Telegraph article about Royce Hunt says that the Tigers moving on from Bateman …😮

Good. He had a rubbish attitude

 

[Coastie_Tiger]

Im on the fence with Frizzell the last aging forward we took off them isn't exactly a great buy. My concern if he comes here for any more than 2 years we're in plodder territory.

 

[Tiger Stripes]

it’s not like he can’t play above 30 minutes, but if we’re going to extract value out of him we’re going to have to try and build his motor. Richo doesn’t do options, which is probably a good thing.

The motor is too old for a turbo charger.

 

[Odessa]

in the Royce Hunt article that Benji is looking for added experience as “Wests Tigers will also be without veteran forward John Bateman next season”

Has this been posted?

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

in the Royce Hunt article that Benji is looking for added experience as “Wests Tigers will also be without veteran forward John Bateman next season”

Has this been posted?

It’s been updated to:

The 29-year-old has played 13-games for the Sharks and averages 24-minutes this season. He would bring 72-games of NRL experience to the Tigers, a major appeal for Marshall, who could also be without veteran forward John Bateman next season.

Changed ‘will’ to ‘could’

 

[Demps]

I’m just speculating but if we got a team like this in 2025 look out 🔥

1. Turuva
2. To’o
3. Bula
4. Olam
5. Skelton
6. Galvin
7. Luai
8. Horsbrough
9. Api
10. Sione Fainu
11. Sam Fainu
12. Frizell/Lucas
13. Hetherington
14. Mason
15. Pole
16. Hunt
17. Seyfarth

Need Latu in there,
Possibly instead of Mase.

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

Turuva is back in the Panthers squad for Fridays game after a stint in cup

 

[Spartan117]

It’s been updated to:

The 29-year-old has played 13-games for the Sharks and averages 24-minutes this season. He would bring 72-games of NRL experience to the Tigers, a major appeal for Marshall, who could also be without veteran forward John Bateman next season.

Changed ‘will’ to ‘could’

Look at those stats

24 mins per week and 29 year old who has played 72 games

He Isn't the guy for us....

 

[Fish88]

Look at those stats

24 mins per week and 29 year old who has played 72 games

He Isn't the guy for us....

I feel he’s way over-hyped.

 

[851]

Yes most likely!

That is what is being said, but the talk is RCG to saints not Penrith, but it might be journo’s making it up

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Look at those stats

24 mins per week and 29 year old who has played 72 games

He Isn't the guy for us....

I agree. Also, I don't believe it is Richardson's style to have signings played out in the media.

 

[tigermate]

From my inside source who works at Penrith HQ, To’o is an 80% chance of linking with the Tigers in 2025! My source also told me that he is keen to wait on how they go this year before making a final call! Make of that what you will! IMO I think if they don’t win the premiership this year, To’o is a 🐯

Why is he doesn’t win rather than wins? I would’ve thought other way around

 

[Tucker]

Why is he doesn’t win rather than wins? I would’ve thought other way around

Yes definitely.
Giving the club a 4th title in a row would alleviate the guilt of walking.