Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[jadtiger]

Theory time, could we be doing a bit of quid pro quo with manager Mario Tartak?

We take on JAC as our left wing for 2 years (take on his final year at Dogs + 1 more) to partner Olam on the left side. Then this transitions in theory to a left side pairing of Makasini & Luke Laulilii in ‘27, both Tartak clients.

In return Tartak agrees to find a new home for Bud Sullivan without putting up any resistance.

I think I’d be ok with that result!

The thought of player managers having that degree of power at clubs is terrible,i know it is a fact of life but i certainly don't like it at all

 

[JB9918]

Theory time, could we be doing a bit of quid pro quo with manager Mario Tartak?

We take on JAC as our left wing for 2 years (take on his final year at Dogs + 1 more) to partner Olam on the left side. Then this transitions in theory to a left side pairing of Makasini & Luke Laulilii in ‘27, both Tartak clients.

In return Tartak agrees to find a new home for Bud Sullivan without putting up any resistance.

I think I’d be ok with that result!

I don't hate it.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

And the other two?

I was just responding to the names you mentioned. Look, if you think that that pack isn’t a bottom 4 pack at best, then idk what to tell you

 

[Garrry]

1. Bula
2.Turuva
3. Olam
4.Skelton
5.Staines
6.Galvin/L.Fainu
7.Luai
8,Klemmer
9.Api
10.Sukkar
11.S.Fainu
12.Seyfarth
13.Johannssen

14.L.Fainu
15.Pole
16.S.Fainu
17.Bird

What we've got ain't too bad.

Forgot HUNT

 

[innsaneink]

The very good sides have very fast moving defensive lines. Our present pack bar one or two don’t have the speed in their legs to move up at speed

They're always on the back foot as the attack easily gets over the advantage line
If we can start to attack with our D fatigue will be less an issue... That's not to say we can't or don't need to improve our fitness as it too is severely lacking

 

[innsaneink]

Forgot HUNT

Easily forgotten

 

[Garrry]

Now that Olam has had knee surgery, I class him as a new signing for 2025 cause in 24 he looked like he was running around on one leg

 

[tigerballs]

Forgot HUNT

No I didn't

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

1. Bula
2.Turuva
3. Olam
4.Skelton
5.Staines
6.Galvin/L.Fainu
7.Luai
8,Klemmer
9.Api
10.Sukkar
11.S.Fainu
12.Seyfarth
13.Johannssen

14.L.Fainu
15.Pole
16.S.Fainu
17.Bird

What we've got ain't too bad.

That starting forward pack gets spanked off the park every week.

 

[tigerballs]

I was just responding to the names you mentioned. Look, if you think that that pack isn’t a bottom 4 pack at best, then idk what to tell you

So you're writing off players unseen. Just as you wrote off Blore before he got a real chance.

 

[BAGNF05]

1. Bula
2.Turuva
3. Olam
4.Skelton
5.Staines
6.Galvin/L.Fainu
7.Luai
8,Klemmer
9.Api
10.Sukkar
11.S.Fainu
12.Seyfarth
13.Johannssen

14.L.Fainu
15.Pole
16.S.Fainu
17.Bird

What we've got ain't too bad.

Commencing an NRL season with that forward pack would be career suicide for BQM.

 

[tigerballs]

Commencing an NRL season with that forward pack would be career suicide for BQM.

Then what would you suggest?

 

[BAGNF05]

Then what would you suggest?

There’s really two avenues.

1. Recruit two first grade players somehow and get Bateman playing to the best of his ability. Ceiling is probably around 8th this way.

2. Spend the whole pre-season promoting the narrative that everyone believes guys like Klemmer and Twal are washed up, Seyfarth is nothing but an ill-disciplined liability. Pole & Fainu are over-rated, basically an us against the world mentality so they train the house down and actually come out and play with desire. Personally I don’t think this will get us far, I don’t think our forwards are near as good as the opposition has.

 

[tigerballs]

There’s really two avenues.

1. Recruit two first grade players somehow and get Bateman playing to the best of his ability. Ceiling is probably around 8th this way.

2. Spend the whole pre-season promoting the narrative that everyone believes guys like Klemmer and Twal are washed up, Seyfarth is nothing but an ill-disciplined liability. Pole & Fainu are over-rated, basically an us against the world mentality so they train the house down and actually come out and play with desire. Personally I don’t think this will get us far, I don’t think our forwards are near as good as the opposition has.

Two brilliant plans right there.

 

[BAGNF05]

That's what everyone said about the Dogs.

Kikau was a weapon this year.

I’ve said it before Sam Fainu needs to go to another level if he’s our best forward. Which he probably is.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

So you're writing off players unseen. Just as you wrote off Blore before he got a real chance.

Hey man, sure.

 

[davey_farrell]

Hearing Leo Thomson has informed Knights he is going to market for 26..make it happen Richo, he would be a game changer for a forwards and club

 

[tigerballs]

Kikau was a weapon this year.

I’ve said it before Sam Fainu needs to go to another level if he’s our best forward. Which he probably is.

You mean when he turns 22 and after his rookie season?

 

[tigerballs]

Hey man, sure.

You could be on the board!

 

[Buttface]

Theory time, could we be doing a bit of quid pro quo with manager Mario Tartak?

We take on JAC as our left wing for 2 years (take on his final year at Dogs + 1 more) to partner Olam on the left side. Then this transitions in theory to a left side pairing of Makasini & Luke Laulilii in ‘27, both Tartak clients.

In return Tartak agrees to find a new home for Bud Sullivan without putting up any resistance.

I think I’d be ok with that result!

I’m not in for any deal that has JAC coming to the Tigers.
Ok, if Payne Haas or The Fish is coming with him, I’d think about it.