Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Tom Shines]

I think he could be exceptional for us at right edge back row, just not for 80 minutes each game as I don’t think his body is up to it defensively.
Based on Richo’s previous comments we still have at least 3 more signings to come.
3 more good signings could really re-shape our team and potentially catapult us into a season like the Bulldogs have had this year.

3 more ? What did he say?

 

[BalmainBoy67]

🤣🤣

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

How do we find out if the WT plan to re-sign Sione Fainu?… I dropped CEO@westigers.com an email asking….
No reply

 

[Vicious]

How do we find out if the WT plan to re-sign Sione Fainu?… I dropped CEO@westigers.com an email asking….
No reply

You would think that would be a high priority for a number of reasons.

 

[Tom Shines]

How do we find out if the WT plan to re-sign Sione Fainu?… I dropped CEO@westigers.com an email asking….
No reply

I can’t answer your question… he is available now to sign elsewhere … he must be getting approached by other teams … if he is really still available …

My admittedly uninformed hopes are that he has already re-signed but it can’t be officially announced due to no roster spots currently available

 

[Coastie_Tiger]

How do we find out if the WT plan to re-sign Sione Fainu?… I dropped CEO@westigers.com an email asking….
No reply

I don't think Richo is going to divulge that info over email member or not. All signings and re signings would be announced in the usual way to get maximum exposure.

 

[finnzo]

How do we find out if the WT plan to re-sign Sione Fainu?… I dropped CEO@westigers.com an email asking….
No reply

We wait until he is resigned

 

[mtd#2]

The fact that Jeral Skelton had a down game, with a busted knee and still had 17 runs for 170 metres says something! Gonna be special with his go forward next year! 🔥

those metres make me drooooool

 

[mtd#2]

Last few starts I take your point, but if Ravalawa come at a small cost, I still think he’s worth the risk.

I have to disagree.
There isn't enough upside to warrant the risk.
I'd prefer backing a junior of our club or another.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

I could be wrong, but I think we would be looking at him as a right edge specialist either in the back row or centre.
It’s quite important to have a player that is mobile enough to break tackles and has catch pass skill on the right edge and there is virtually nobody on the market who can do this except for Jack Bird.
As you know I rate Alex Seyfarth and am more than satisfied when he plays on our right edge, but he does not have the attacking ability of somebody like Bird.
We also need somebody who can defend well as our right centre and again there is nobody on the market that can help us in this regard, however Bird when he plays as a right centre is generally very strong defensively.
Obviously I wouldn’t like us to pay too much for him due to his age and injury concerns, but for the right price I think his versatility, experience and on field leadership woukd be great for us.

That would make sense but Bird mostly plays on the left. This is why I find it confusing.

 

[Ermo]

Well that remains to be seen, I can’t see Penrith releasing him when there is no suitable replacements available.
I’d definately take a chance on Ravalawa possibly rediscovering his best form if we only had to pay him a maximum of 200k per season as for that money it is very little risk.

Cmon mate, at any price this would be a dud signing! I’m a broken down 50+ year old and his body is in worse shape than mine

 

[jirskyr]

We didn't let him go for Blair we let him go to keep Matt Groat

No we let Fifita go as a deal for Sharks to take on Bryce Gibbs. Groat had nothing to do with it except he was the next junior forward in line. One of Sheens' worst ever trades.

 

[jirskyr]

Some of your best work there Merlot.
Post of the year.

Can someone translate this?

He said:
"It would be nice to see Penrith win 4 - the Chooks can fck off, Sharks will choke. As for Melbourne, see Chooks and multiply by two."

b nice 2c Penrith go 4-chooks F O,Sharks will choke,Melb c chooksx2

 

[Odessa]

No we let Fifita go as a deal for Sharks to take on Bryce Gibbs. Groat had nothing to do with it except he was the next junior forward in line. One of Sheens' worst ever trades.

Have a chat with Andrew Fifita he will tell you what happened

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

I can’t answer your question… he is available now to sign elsewhere … he must be getting approached by other teams … if he is really still available …

My admittedly uninformed hopes are that he has already re-signed but it can’t be officially announced due to no roster spots currently available

Hope you are right….

 

[hsvjones]

How do we find out if the WT plan to re-sign Sione Fainu?… I dropped CEO@westigers.com an email asking….
No reply

Don't forget Pole as he is the main one first

 

[Camel2281]

Turuva will be right centre, Olam left centre.

I'd imagine Bird is being recruited as a ball playing lock.

Or replacement for Bateman at right second row

 

[Ecto-1]

 

[BAGNF05]

Or replacement for Bateman at right second row

I fear it’s not a good signing but think this is where he’ll fit in if it goes ahead. His mobility and defense and also ball playing on the edge would be his main strengths. Durability is the concern.

They mentioned two years on NRL 360, I can probably cop that.

 

[Coastie_Tiger]

I fear it’s not a good signing but think this is where he’ll fit in if it goes ahead. His mobility and defense and also ball playing on the edge would be his main strengths. Durability is the concern.

They mentioned two years on NRL 360, I can probably cop that.

They said that tonight? i watched last night and i didn't see them mention Royce.