Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[The Chad]

Normally through the course of a season you find a player or two that are coming up through the reserve teams that just look 'ready' to push into the 1st grade squad. Not particularly concerned about the KOE backs, but looking at the forwards, there is really only a couple of names to even consider- Johannssen, Sukkar & Kit Lualili'i.

Since returning from 1st grade, Rueben Porter's numbers dropped off considerably.

The big concern is the defensive numbers of our KOE forwards. Large chunks of missed tackles. It could be that the team was just so poor that it effected everyone. But there are games where Johannssen misses 4 tackles, Kit misses 3-4 tackles. Only Sukkar &, surprisingly, Tumeth don't show up with particularly bad defensive efforts. It is clear to me that the key in KOE is to build stronger defensive players. Whoever is brought in, needs to offer better resistance. Jaxson Rahme & Vako Aho hopefully can help strengthen the middle.

Until these young guys can show defensive resilience, I'm not sure they are 1st grade options. Johannssen is possibly the closest, with impressive offensive output. A little bit of quality added in the KOE, particularly good defensive options, should hopefully help the development of the young guys & have them actually earning their opportunities going forward.

 

[weststigers]

I think it’s his 1980’s porn style moustache

And 1980's VB beer gut.

 

[The Chad]

Jaxson Rahme- will be interesting to see how ready he is when he comes in. Hard worker & good tackler. Wonder if he might surprise?

 

[Tucker]

who do you think we should sign ? im curious just to get gauge on the type of middle you like . For me , i know hes not available , but id choose Rueben Cotter , and Faamueaesi . I think the days of the behemoth are dead . welll everyone not named payne hass . hes a unicorn .

Yeah you’ve named 2 very good ones there, Carrigan is another and Murray.
Workaholic machines.
Lots of tackles, lots of meters, agility and can ballplay.
We have potentially two very good ones in Fonua Pole and Sam Fainu.

 

[balmain boy]

It’s near certain Richo has at least had a conversation regarding Tass and he’d be a good recruit at the right price, but even when he was going great with Souths a season or two back, I still remember him coming up with a bad defensive miss every now and then.
Tass heavily favours playing left centre, so is potentially blocked if Olam keeps healthy.
Optic defends ok, but was very slow for an NRL centre 2 years ago, he would only be slower now.
In reference to Balmain Boy the McLean brothers are on long term contracts with the Panthers and Ali Leiataua is not available until 2026, he will be a high priority re-signing for the Warriors.

These players were just those playing Cup last week who'd be on similar salary to AD and would provide better value than Adam does for us next year.

 

[carltonleach]

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This girl is so bitter , man what a hater , how does she have a media career with zero charisma, Sharon should never be invited to any West Tigers events in future

Funny he says what forwards do they have and his best friend is meant to be our number 1 enforcer !

 

[J.T]

I would be looking at Campbell Gillard for 2 year x $ 650
he still goes well and plays big minutes

Tigers aren't interested in him apparently. I'm assuming it's because his manager has said they are only interested in a 3 year deal and i dont think Tigers would want him for that long.

 

[Roar_Power]

I would be looking at Campbell Gillard for 2 year x $ 650
he still goes well and plays big minutes

Tigers aren't interested in him apparently. I'm assuming it's because his manager has said they are only interested in a 3 year deal and i dont think Tigers would want him for that long.

I thought it was a case of RCG saying ''thanks but no thanks'' to the Tigers

 

[PabloX]

Welch has damaged and degenerated disks in his lower back. That is why Storm are looking to offload him.

Sounds like a target for our recruitment team

 

[king_sirro]

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This girl is so bitter , man what a hater , how does she have a media career with zero charisma, Sharon should never be invited to any West Tigers events in future

Woods just made a complete nob of himself here. Galvin hits short just as often as he plays long. He has no idea.

 

[Fish88]

Woods just made a complete nob of himself here. Galvin hits short just as often as he plays long. He has no idea.

He always has the worst takes, even the other person in the clip is like what are you talking about.

No idea how he manages to get air time.

 

[yeahcaz]

Woods just made a complete nob of himself here. Galvin hits short just as often as he plays long. He has no idea.

He goes onto say in another interview he hasn’t improved as a player all year and tigers have stuffed up giving him the keys to the team

 

[GNR4LIFE]

I would be looking at Campbell Gillard for 2 year x $ 650
he still goes well and plays big minutes

Klemmer 2.0 imo. Besides, he looks headed for the Broncos.

 

[hsvjones]

I'm sure Richo has moved onto the next target after big Red.

My concern is who is our new coaching staff as we sure need to have this fixed ASAP. We need them organised so they can work out a plan for the off season as this is a massive year ahead. Unless he has them locked in but waiting for their team to finish for the year..
Other clubs had already announced it and also announced the players leaving.

 

[Camel2281]

Hohepa Puru from the Raiders, Mat Croker from the Knights & go get Jack Hetherington from the Knights as well.

Or, if the Frizzell rumours have any basis, bring him in for either Croker or Hetherington & let Sam Fainu rotate into the middle during games as well.

Knights & Raiders forwards = no frills, get the job done types.

I'd be good if Kobe Hetherington came in, but I prefer Puru.

Low cost fliers on Joe Stimson & Jacob Alick-Wiencke.

3 or 4 of those names would strengthen the squad nicely.

Jack Hetherington has extended with the Knights I believe

 

[TonyTiger]

Klemmer 2.0 imo. Besides, he looks headed for the Broncos.

He left his Mojo at the Panthers

 

[Lestronge]

Jack Hetherington has extended with the Knights I believe

He wasn’t the Hetherington we wanted … we already have 1 angry man , that gives away a lot of penalties . Not sure the fan base would cope with 2

 

[twentyforty]

Phil Gould holding a press conference at 11am to discuss future of Addo Carr.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Jack Hetherington has extended with the Knights I believe

Croker is the player we should target. Great young player.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Phil Gould holding a press conference at 11am to discuss future of Addo Carr.

He's writing the narrative with other good young players blocked by JAC.