Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

Lestronge said:
We don’t need a clean out . The talent is here . We have to hope and pray , that Benji can find something in this coaching staff , and himself , he hasn’t yet shown , at least not in the wins column .
I don’t see the point in contempt for the nepo hire . It’s done . Hopefully if we do get rid of him next year , and it does go pear shaped , that for once we have all the back room systems and structures in place soo we don’t need a complete broom when the next coach comes in .
But I don’t want to think about that . Because I’m hoping that Benjis ability will be irrelevant. And luai cns lift this team .
Apparently Griffen was/ is the worst coach ever . And he had a top 4 panthers side for a long time .
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What systems do you think he has managed to put in place?
We needed proper help for him and signed Hodgson…we are not taking this shit seriously.
 
Tucker said:
What systems do you think he has managed to put in place?
We needed proper help for him and signed Hodgson…we are not taking this shit seriously.
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I have no idea . I’m more referencing the outcome of the petition tbh . And the structures that Richo has put in around the footy department , holistically . Eg. The recruitment team isn’t a mother’s meeting anymore . It’s Benji , Richo , and Betsey ….
 
ezybro said:
Here’s the DT article if someone can post it in here thank you.
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Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall has personally pitched to Roosters forward Terrell May as the race for the Samoan prop’s signature turns into an all-Sydney shootout between the Tigers, the Bulldogs and St George Illawarra.

This masthead understands that May and Marshall met on Tuesday as the powerhouse forward completed his initial round of talks with the three clubs looking to sign him from the Roosters, having been granted permission to explore his options on the open market.

May has also spoken to Dragons coach Shane Flanagan and Dogs’ boss Cameron Ciraldo and is expected to make a final call on his future in the next fortnight.

It is understood May walked away from talks with Marshall impressed with his plans for the club and the Tigers have a significant factor in their favour in the form of Jarome Luai, who is close to the May family.

A tug of war for Terrell May has begun between the Tigers, Dragons and Bulldogs. Picture: NRL Imagery


A tug of war for Terrell May has begun between the Tigers, Dragons and Bulldogs. Picture: NRL Imagery
Luai is yet to begin training with the Tigers but it is believed he spoke to May while they were in camp together in England with the Samoan team.

Roosters coach Trent Robinson, who called May in England to inform him of the club’s decision to let him leave, broke his silence on that decision on Tuesday as the club launched a record sponsorship deal with Chinese auto manufacturer BYD, believed to be worth close to $10 million over the next five years.

Robinson dismissed rumours that May’s character had played a role in the club’s decision to cut him loose.

“They’re difficult ones,” Robinson said.

“Terrell is a really, really good player. That’s why I played him in so many games this year. But it does give opportunities to some guys underneath that to play more.

Benji Marshall has met with May, who was reportedly impressed by the West Tigers coach. Picture: Getty Images

Benji Marshall has met with May, who was reportedly impressed by the West Tigers coach. Picture: Getty Images

“Terrell is not going to have trouble finding a club, the quality he plays with. He is not of bad character, he has not done anything wrong.

“I think that has been thrown out there. He has been a value add to our group and there are just some small bits there around how we want to play and also the longevity of Terrell.

“We felt like it was time to move in a different direction and expressed that to Terrell. The difficult thing has been that people have questioned his character around that and that shouldn’t be the case.”

May played 27 games this year and was rewarded for his form with a contract extension, only to be told he was free to leave six months after inking that new deal.

“People go what is the reason?” Robinson said. “Sometimes there is a small two or three reasons and it does give an opportunity for some guys. There is 27 games there for someone to play,” Robinson said.

If the Tigers manage to secure his signature, it would represent a homecoming of sorts. May played pre-season trials for the club alongside the likes of Adam Douehi and Alex Seyfarth in the 2020 pre-season before finding a home in first grade at the Roosters.
 
BlackWhiteGold said:
Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall has personally pitched to Roosters forward Terrell May as the race for the Samoan prop’s signature turns into an all-Sydney shootout between the Tigers, the Bulldogs and St George Illawarra.

This masthead understands that May and Marshall met on Tuesday as the powerhouse forward completed his initial round of talks with the three clubs looking to sign him from the Roosters, having been granted permission to explore his options on the open market.

May has also spoken to Dragons coach Shane Flanagan and Dogs’ boss Cameron Ciraldo and is expected to make a final call on his future in the next fortnight.

It is understood May walked away from talks with Marshall impressed with his plans for the club and the Tigers have a significant factor in their favour in the form of Jarome Luai, who is close to the May family.

A tug of war for Terrell May has begun between the Tigers, Dragons and Bulldogs. Picture: NRL Imagery


A tug of war for Terrell May has begun between the Tigers, Dragons and Bulldogs. Picture: NRL Imagery
Luai is yet to begin training with the Tigers but it is believed he spoke to May while they were in camp together in England with the Samoan team.

Roosters coach Trent Robinson, who called May in England to inform him of the club’s decision to let him leave, broke his silence on that decision on Tuesday as the club launched a record sponsorship deal with Chinese auto manufacturer BYD, believed to be worth close to $10 million over the next five years.

Robinson dismissed rumours that May’s character had played a role in the club’s decision to cut him loose.

“They’re difficult ones,” Robinson said.

“Terrell is a really, really good player. That’s why I played him in so many games this year. But it does give opportunities to some guys underneath that to play more.

Benji Marshall has met with May, who was reportedly impressed by the West Tigers coach. Picture: Getty Images

Benji Marshall has met with May, who was reportedly impressed by the West Tigers coach. Picture: Getty Images

“Terrell is not going to have trouble finding a club, the quality he plays with. He is not of bad character, he has not done anything wrong.

“I think that has been thrown out there. He has been a value add to our group and there are just some small bits there around how we want to play and also the longevity of Terrell.

“We felt like it was time to move in a different direction and expressed that to Terrell. The difficult thing has been that people have questioned his character around that and that shouldn’t be the case.”

May played 27 games this year and was rewarded for his form with a contract extension, only to be told he was free to leave six months after inking that new deal.

“People go what is the reason?” Robinson said. “Sometimes there is a small two or three reasons and it does give an opportunity for some guys. There is 27 games there for someone to play,” Robinson said.

If the Tigers manage to secure his signature, it would represent a homecoming of sorts. May played pre-season trials for the club alongside the likes of Adam Douehi and Alex Seyfarth in the 2020 pre-season before finding a home in first grade at the Roosters.
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So we had Terrell May on our books in 2020 when we were dying for good forwards.

yeesh.
 
Darty the winger said:
Why does everyone Benji bash on here, we played some really good football last season when we had a full team, injuries and suspension made it difficult, we need depth to make us more competitive, Benji is the man with a plan
Back him or support someone else !!
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Yes - support Justin Pascoe or find another club. lol (glad people didn’t follow you on that one)

Like saying -

Support the prime minister or find another country

People can love their country but hate the government running it.
 
Darty the winger said:
Why does everyone Benji bash on here, we played some really good football last season when we had a full team, injuries and suspension made it difficult, we need depth to make us more competitive, Benji is the man with a plan
Back him or support someone else !!
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just looking for some accountability without the excuses …

If he gets results in 2025 great .., but let’s see it happen first …there have been many false dawns these past decade
 
Tucker said:
Thats mostly correct, but Benji played a big role this year. He didnt have to start the year with an untested 18 year old steering the ship. He didnt have to give a lot of the kids a run this year but he chose to.
The fact is, Benji told all and sundry that we worked on our defence all off season and it would remain our focus all year long. It was pathetic and ended up being our worst return in the clubs history. You can blame the kids if you want to...if they are playing top grade, they should be able to tackle. If they spent all off season concentrating on defence, they should be able to tackle.
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Everything you have written here is correct; however, we don't know what metric Benji and Richo were using. Clearly the spoon wasn't in the plan, but blooding the youth and sticking with it was. I would love to have the opportunity to sit down with them and have a chat about the plan - without understanding it we are all second guessing.

If 2024 was a reset, a chance to look hard at what we have in the pipeline in order to set us up over the long term then perhaps it wasn't a bad thing. Clearly the brains trust has a higher opionion of our forward pack than us unwashed or 2025 is a cap roster balancing exercise with a view to having a balanced squad and a shot at the tile in the 26-30.

Richo and Benji refer to a plan that we know nothing about. I'm prepared to give them some rope; while we aren't moving at the pace I would like, I think we are definitely moving in the right direction.
 
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