Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[supercoach]

2025 the honeymoon is over for Benji. The club will need to make some big steps up the ladder for him to be around in 2026. He would know that and Iam tentatively confident he and the team will make those steps, but they will need to Recruit at least two more quality forwards and a strong assistant coach

 

[Tiger-ferret]

After what he did as “defensive coach” this season was absolutely diabolical. No thank you

He had sharks going ok. How can a defence coach implement anything if there’s not a united front from the top down? Ie Benji is not a defence orientated coach who goes on holidays mid season…

 

[Masterton]

Nofo is playing for Glebe reds in ron Massey cup final on Saturday against wentorthville at Leichardt oval

Still baffled why Melby haven't given him a call.....

 

[Tiger-ferret]

There’s no way they are sacking Benji for Morris.

I do t think that’ll happen but Morris had sharks going ok.

 

[king_sirro]

That’s not a great list.
I would do whatever Billy Slater wants to get him. He’s the only one of the newbie’s I’d want.
Madge he’s been done.
Arthurs maybe.
Fruit Pascals and his panic appointments 🤦‍♂️

Billy completely cracked under the pressure of Origin this year. No way he is ready for a full time NRL role.

 

[Masterton]

Melbourne Storm forward Tristan Powell is reportedly being offered and shopped around to several teams as he looks to claim a regular starting spot - plays as a prop
Has been a standout in the QLD Cup for the Brisbane Tigers over the past two seasons
Awarded the Tigers Forward of the Year in 2023 - which saw him earn his NRL first-grade debut last month.

Melbourne Storm forward offered to several teams

He made his NRL debut last month.

www.zerotackle.com

Had a fine debut.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Melbourne Storm forward Tristan Powell is reportedly being offered and shopped around to several teams as he looks to claim a regular starting spot - plays as a prop
Has been a standout in the QLD Cup for the Brisbane Tigers over the past two seasons
Awarded the Tigers Forward of the Year in 2023 - which saw him earn his NRL first-grade debut last month.

Melbourne Storm forward offered to several teams

He made his NRL debut last month.

www.zerotackle.com

Richo would have the lowdown on him given his close ties to the Brisbane Tigers.

 

[king_sirro]

Madge won't come back here.

You never know. Richo could convince him IMO.

A mate of mine went to a sporting luncheon last week that Madge spoke at and said he was incredibly impressive. He broke down how he built the NSW culture through a video session on stage. I reckon our 2025 squad is more suitable to Madges coaching and I also think he has chilled a fair bit, that's what I hear anyway.

I've totally changed my tune with Madge and I'd take him back in a heartbeat to work with Luai, Api, Bula, Galvin and the Fainus. He would be excited by what he could do with this group.

 

[kade7]

the hull deal with aiden is great for him
he did indicate he wanted to stay earlier in the
season, but couldnt turn down a two year deal and getting to link up with rapana again

the club is unusually quiet

either we are about to finalise our release list
or we are announcing a resigning 🤷‍♂️

 

[Roar_Power]

the hull deal with aiden is great for him
he did indicate he wanted to stay earlier in the
season, but couldnt turn down a two year deal and getting to link up with rapana again

the club is unusually quiet

either we are about to finalise our release list
or we are announcing a resigning 🤷‍♂️

The Richo era. No leaks...

 

[philgood]

the hull deal with aiden is great for him
he did indicate he wanted to stay earlier in the
season, but couldnt turn down a two year deal and getting to link up with rapana again

the club is unusually quiet

either we are about to finalise our release list
or we are announcing a resigning 🤷‍♂️

Any info on whats happening with Olam's knees? Is problem fixable?

 

[balmain boy]

We debuted 5 juniors this year. Do you know what development means?

Development does not mean throwing kids in the deep end either.

It means improving them over time, providing a nurturing environment in the pursuit of excellence and getting the best out of everyone, with a particular focus on local boys and girls where possible.

 

[balmain boy]

coaching candidates - IF Benji is sacked now or after we lose the first 8 games.

who would you pick?

1. Brad Arthur
2. Madge
3. Holbrook
4. Josh Hannay
5. John Morris
6. ??????

Apart from the first two you wouldn't go the others.

Either 1 or 2.

Probs Madge (assuming he would take it)

Question is -- who would get us more wins in a year? Doesn't matter if madge burns people out if we win a comp in two years.

And would Galvin sign extension if current NSW coach was coming on board? hmmmm.

Wow, that's just an awful list. And madge? He'd be 100000000000-1 to ever come back here.

 

[Camel2281]

Madge won't come back here.

I wouldn't want him back. He was horrendous for us, he had 4 full seasons and made us progressively worse each year. We're still digging ourselves out of the hole he dug us with Pascoe

 

[The Chad]

Melbourne Storm forward Tristan Powell is reportedly being offered and shopped around to several teams as he looks to claim a regular starting spot - plays as a prop
Has been a standout in the QLD Cup for the Brisbane Tigers over the past two seasons
Awarded the Tigers Forward of the Year in 2023 - which saw him earn his NRL first-grade debut last month.

Melbourne Storm forward offered to several teams

He made his NRL debut last month.

www.zerotackle.com

Pretty impressive solo 1st grade appearance.

 

[WestsEffTheRest]

Any info on whats happening with Olam's knees? Is problem fixable?

There was a members injury update earlier in the week. The surgery was a success & he's on track to play round 1.

 

[TSP]

Newington boy, same as Makasini

Yeah, he’s looks way too clean-cut to have attended my old state high.

But an authentic champion he is and we can be grateful he’s not a break away for the Dirty Reds or Randwick.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

coaching candidates - IF Benji is sacked now or after we lose the first 8 games.

who would you pick?

1. Brad Arthur
2. Madge
3. Holbrook
4. Josh Hannay
5. John Morris
6. ??????

Apart from the first two you wouldn't go the others.

Either 1 or 2.

Probs Madge (assuming he would take it)

Question is -- who would get us more wins in a year? Doesn't matter if madge burns people out if we win a comp in two years.

And would Galvin sign extension if current NSW coach was coming on board? hmmmm.

Look at the options with ties to Richo. The name who keeps popping out to me is ...

Willie Peters

If only we could get him as an assistant to Benji!

 

[king_sirro]

the hull deal with aiden is great for him
he did indicate he wanted to stay earlier in the
season, but couldnt turn down a two year deal and getting to link up with rapana again

the club is unusually quiet

either we are about to finalise our release list
or we are announcing a resigning 🤷‍♂️

Or nothing is happening at all

 

[upthetigers]

He had sharks going ok. How can a defence coach implement anything if there’s not a united front from the top down? Ie Benji is not a defence orientated coach who goes on holidays mid season…

This was always going to be the problem hiring a former head coach as assistant coach.