Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Chipofftheoldblock]

Wests Tigers half-back 'returning to Super League' as new club revealed

Aidan Sezer will return to England to finish his career next season - after reportedly agreeing a deal to join Hull FC in 2025.

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That is shame so looks like we are stuck with an overpriced dud in Sullivan unless he can pull his finger out and start playing like he should.
Pretty sure this was a Marshall signing so not great from that POV. $500k per season in reserve grade.

 

[Tom Shines]

Gotta say that the Michael Chammas stories has dulled my interest in the possible new signings

 

[Tucker]

Is it true Aware Superannuation is opening a branch at the COE? Some of the names mentioned in this thread are a concern.

We do need an experienced head in the forwards to play the role Klemmer was supposed to.
We have no alpha in the pack.

 

[tiger_one]

(Due thanks to NBWT, from "X")

The 3 x 2025 signings all played last night:

Skelton: 17 runs for 170m, 49 PCM, 3 tackle breaks, 3 offloads

Turuva: 2 tries, 1 line break, 13 runs for 141m, 3 tackle breaks

Luai: 3 try assists, 1 line break, 1 line break assist, 13 runs for 87m, 4 tackle breaks, 4 offloads

 

[Buttface]

Pascoe's Barber offered to give him some Black Stripes for effect!

That’d be a good look to win over the fans if he signs run out in ya first game with a black white and ginger hair do.

 

[Buttface]

(Due thanks to NBWT, from "X")

The 3 x 2025 signings all played last night:

Skelton: 17 runs for 170m, 49 PCM, 3 tackle breaks, 3 offloads

Turuva: 2 tries, 1 line break, 13 runs for 141m, 3 tackle breaks

Luai: 3 try assists, 1 line break, 1 line break assist, 13 runs for 87m, 4 tackle breaks, 4 offloads

Thanks for that T_O.
What position did Turuva end up playing?

 

[Tigers_Wests]

(Due thanks to NBWT, from "X")

The 3 x 2025 signings all played last night:

Skelton: 17 runs for 170m, 49 PCM, 3 tackle breaks, 3 offloads

Turuva: 2 tries, 1 line break, 13 runs for 141m, 3 tackle breaks

Luai: 3 try assists, 1 line break, 1 line break assist, 13 runs for 87m, 4 tackle breaks, 4 offloads

Skelton had an average performance, was playing busted for 30 minutes of the clash and still made nearly double the metres that any of our current backs make in a game.

All 3 will be good additions in 2025!

 

[tiger_one]

Thanks for that T_O.
What position did Turuva end up playing?

He played on the wing and was reliable/dangerous all night.

 

[Buttface]

He played on the wing and was reliable/dangerous all night.

That’s good to hear.
Luai played 7 again didn’t he?

 

[851]

(Due thanks to NBWT, from "X")

The 3 x 2025 signings all played last night:

Skelton: 17 runs for 170m, 49 PCM, 3 tackle breaks, 3 offloads

Turuva: 2 tries, 1 line break, 13 runs for 141m, 3 tackle breaks

Luai: 3 try assists, 1 line break, 1 line break assist, 13 runs for 87m, 4 tackle breaks, 4 offloads

Skelton got injured in the first half, but played on injured, Turuva was really good, Luai was man of the match, Luai and Turuva linked up on the left quite a few times.
Even the FOX crew who love to kick us when we are down, said Benji was proven right, he said he wanted Luai to run the team, most didn't think he could, but has proven them all wrong. Hell even Ivan begrudgingly praised him at the press conference

 

[tiger_one]

That’s good to hear.
Luai played 7 again didn’t he?

Yes, and as champion @851 said above, was man of the match!

 

[rugbygoated]

(Due thanks to NBWT, from "X")

The 3 x 2025 signings all played last night:

Skelton: 17 runs for 170m, 49 PCM, 3 tackle breaks, 3 offloads

Turuva: 2 tries, 1 line break, 13 runs for 141m, 3 tackle breaks

Luai: 3 try assists, 1 line break, 1 line break assist, 13 runs for 87m, 4 tackle breaks, 4 offloads

Skelton impressed me with a few things. What was obvious is his defence needs work. But his runs out of his own end and offloads are massive. Also he has a lot of skill for a big guy

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Sezar was always a short term Band-Aid. The moment we signed Luai and Galvin stood up, he became irrelevant for ‘25.

 

[2041]

That is shame so looks like we are stuck with an overpriced dud in Sullivan unless he can pull his finger out and start playing like he should.
Pretty sure this was a Marshall signing so not great from that POV. $500k per season in reserve grade.

Not sure why letting Sezer go means anything about Sullivan. We don't have to keep either of them.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

We do need an experienced head in the forwards to play the role Klemmer was supposed to.
We have no alpha in the pack.

I get that an experienced player may be valuable but that doesn't mean he has to be towards the end of his career. A younger player, better able to cope with the rigours and pace of the game is ideal. Experience can be obtained but aging cannot be reversed.

 

[Tiger_Talk]

Speaking with a few people close to things, Kobe won’t be offered any deal until Horsborough has given a decision. It will only be one or the other.

 

[426Tlgerland]

(Due thanks to NBWT, from "X")

The 3 x 2025 signings all played last night:

Skelton: 17 runs for 170m, 49 PCM, 3 tackle breaks, 3 offloads

Turuva: 2 tries, 1 line break, 13 runs for 141m, 3 tackle breaks

Luai: 3 try assists, 1 line break, 1 line break assist, 13 runs for 87m, 4 tackle breaks, 4 offloads

Not bad at all
we will improve next year no doubt , just need to add the muscle up front
and some experience
Hunt , Bird , Red Nut would do the job along side our existing
then Add experienced coach beside Benj for 2 years

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Speaking with a few people close to things, Kobe won’t be offered any deal until Horsborough has given a decision. It will only be one or the other.

Can we reverse the order please! Hetherington is a tough no thrills style we need in our forwards.

 

[liltiger]

Richo said he was going to get some experience around Benji, that’s not Heighno

Burgess ?

 

[liltiger]

That’s good to hear.
Luai played 7 again didn’t he?

Mate that hat you got signed is increasing in value every week.