Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Kelce68]

I don't think it's any particular dislike of To'a, to be honest.

I think what we have here is To'a, Doueihi, Naden, Faataape & to a lesser extent Staines & Feledy all fighting out for what, really, should be 1 or 2 players spot.

If our starting centres next season are Olam & Bird, and your back-ups are Faataape & Doueihi, or Naden & To'a, or any other combination of 2 of the 4- you have good depth.

When you have 4 guys on relatively similar playing status, fighting for 2 back-up/fringe spots- you start thinking about value. To'a & Naden are the 2 most expensive of the 4. Makes sense that these would be the guys you look to move on.

The only thing that changes that is if one of them is scheduled to start- but then you still need to shift at least one of them. This isn't even taking into account low-cost Feledy being held back from playing time.

And that raises the bigger issue- a fringe 1st grade player is being relied upon to start. Of the 4, Doueihi is probably the most talented- and versatile. For mine, he's easily the better value player.

And probably the worst defender. Which, in that bunch, is a fair effort.

Looking at that list you've combined for our centre depth, it's remarkable we wouldnt have one backup who can tackle - even a little bit.

 

[The Chad]

And probably the worst defender. Which, in that bunch, is a fair effort.

Looking at that list you've combined for our centre depth, it's remarkable we wouldnt have one backup who can tackle - even a little bit.

Enter my suggestion- Latu Fainu..

They are all holding ground until Makasini steps in anyway.

 

[tigerballs]

He broke his neck after he had signed with us.

He broke his neck BECAUSE he signed with WT

 

[tigerballs]

The Brooks hate remains strong.

He’s gone, we’re still shit and as recently as the weekend just gone he was impressive in a rep game, off the back of a finals series.

Could of been a few other factors.

It's true love, isn't it. I'm happy for you.

 

[lathami]

Other then injury which can't be helped I don't understand the To'a hate on this forum. Had a really good season in 23 and everytime he came back he obviously was still injured which speaks to the club not managing it well more then him. Will be starting centre in 25 if he avoids injury in the off-season.

What are u talking about he played one great game against the cowgirls and two other good games. The rest were below average to average. I don’t call that a very good season.

 

[loklok]

Thats a lot of players to find new homes for when none are currently willing to walk.
We may have to wait until next year when heaps of them come off contract.

And as usual that's when they dig in and have a go looking for another contract

 

[JB9918]

So what do we think team, has Miller no longer got a contract with us?

Name on the bench for Fiji.

Image below on WT website.

Link to article below. Absolutely no mention of Miller. References Ipap who is leaving. Turuva coming & lower grades players but no Miller. I assume he's gone.

Wests Tigers players selected for internationals

Wests Tigers would like to congratulate our current and future players selected in international squads for the various upcoming fixtures.

www.weststigers.com.au

 

[Camel2281]

He could have been off him, but I think Adam left for extra years and more money.

He left when Madge was with us. It was pretty commonly reported that he wouldn't come to us coz he hates Madge

 

[JB9918]

 

[user118245]

More ties of To’o and his family to WT

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/nrlw/nrlw-2024-jillaroos-debutant-sarah-togatuki-credits-penrith-panthers-premiership-winners-for-her-rise/news-story/6d1a0229c26e250506d056c5c042c58f

 

[Camel2281]

Go back and have a look it's not BS, and you were probably one of them

Don't forget Paws and Jedi

 

[tigertragic]

The Brooks hate remains strong.

He’s gone, we’re still shit and as recently as the weekend just gone he was impressive in a rep game, off the back of a finals series.

Could have been a few other factors.

Not a brooks hater, good runner, strong tackler first grade player every day of the week, just not a 7 and I think his shown that at manly

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

So what do we think team, has Miller no longer got a contract with us?

Name on the bench for Fiji.

Image below on WT website.

Link to article below. Absolutely no mention of Miller. References Ipap who is leaving. Turuva coming & lower grades players but no Miller. I assume he's gone.

Wests Tigers players selected for internationals

Wests Tigers would like to congratulate our current and future players selected in international squads for the various upcoming fixtures.

www.weststigers.com.au

There was this in Buzz’s column on Sunday. Hope it’s not related.

Which rising youngster is about to be sacked from his club? His top 30 deal is set to be ripped up because of off-field issues.

 

[jadtiger]

There was this in Buzz’s column on Sunday. Hope it’s not related.

Which rising youngster is about to be sacked from his club? His top 30 deal is set to be ripped up because of off-field issues.

I have no idea if it is him or not but i will always back the club if they sack players for off field antics because it will always be multiple offences no matter who they are (Lodge and Suli perfect examples).You don't need dheads in the club especially if you have a lot of young blokes who could be led astray

 

[user118245]

I have no idea if it is him or not but i will always back the club if they sack players for off field antics because it will always be multiple offences no matter who they are (Lodge and Suli perfect examples).You don't need dheads in the club especially if you have a lot of young blokes who could be led astray

think it was a mark cuban quote, he won’t go drafting a guy who will go out and party, drop 30/5/8 the next day, but bring 4/5 teammates despite having all the talent in the world, but go for the player with character and prevent the others from going out (and most likely still talented). Will try and find it (famous last words 😂)

 

[Tucker]

think it was a mark cuban quote, he won’t go drafting a guy who will go out and party, drop 30/5/8 the next day, but bring 4/5 teammates despite having all the talent in the world, but go for the player with character and prevent the others from going out (and most likely still talented). Will try and find it (famous last words 😂)

What?
Lol what are you trying to say here? 🤔

 

[watersider]

A bit of talk Api isn't a good captain...

Best player, biggest talker, highest work rate, cares, takes responsibility, genuinely admired by the team, fights to stay on the field when injured or crook.
In the one training session I saw he was the clear leader out there. He's everything you want in a captain and I'm proud he captains our club. We're very lucky.

You can point to the lack of success under him but I point to the way he continues to give more than everything despite those circumstances. Maybe some of you prefer a more demonstrative and agro leader who will point their finger and stuff like that, but I admire how selfless and considered Api has been. Again, he does so much more for the team then they do for him, and I just don't agree that you can put that on him, I think that's the sad culture of our club. Lesser captains would (and have) simply shrugged their shoulders and collected their paycheck and matched the mediocrity. You can see our lack of success eats at Api.

Thanks Api!

 

[TSP]

I have no idea if it is him or not but i will always back the club if they sack players for off field antics because it will always be multiple offences no matter who they are (Lodge and Suli perfect examples).You don't need dheads in the club especially if you have a lot of young blokes who could be led astray

I think it depends on the actual crime.

But I’d be much tougher on anti club conduct such as the spoon bowl laughing hyenas.

I’d ban them from all club functions and the white elephant until next year.

As (word removed) up as we are, playing for this club must be regarded as a privilege.

 

[Juice]

So what do we think team, has Miller no longer got a contract with us?

Name on the bench for Fiji.

Image below on WT website.

Link to article below. Absolutely no mention of Miller. References Ipap who is leaving. Turuva coming & lower grades players but no Miller. I assume he's gone.

Wests Tigers players selected for internationals

Wests Tigers would like to congratulate our current and future players selected in international squads for the various upcoming fixtures.

www.weststigers.com.au

That would make sense after the Buzz column about a young player getting sacked. would be too big of a mistake for them to ‘accidentally’ leave him out from the article & graphic of the rep players considering they even added Ipap who’s leaving + players that have never laced a boot for this club yet. Well spotted mate

 

[innsaneink]

A bit of talk Api isn't a good captain...

Best player, biggest talker, highest work rate, cares, takes responsibility, genuinely admired by the team, fights to stay on the field when injured or crook.
In the one training session I saw he was the clear leader out there. He's everything you want in a captain and I'm proud he captains our club. We're very lucky.

You can point to the lack of success under him but I point to the way he continues to give more than everything despite those circumstances. Maybe some of you prefer a more demonstrative and agro leader who will point their finger and stuff like that, but I admire how selfless and considered Api has been. Again, he does so much more for the team then they do for him, and I just don't agree that you can put that on him, I think that's the sad culture of our club. Lesser captains would (and have) simply shrugged their shoulders and collected their paycheck and matched the mediocrity. You can see our lack of success eats at Api.

Thanks Api!

Well said