Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[bptiger 0]

We've certainly done Luai some favours in the last 6 months in terms of who we've put around him.

It's easy to forget that when Luai signed on, it was a giant leap of faith;

- Galvin was a virtual unknown in the NRL community
- The club has since signed Hunt, May, Bird, Skelton, Turuva, Olam
- They've extended junior talent like Pole and Makasini

I think he'd be quite pleased with what Richo and Benji have done to turn the club around in such a short time. Whilst not complete, they've sure as hell set him up for success compared to the squad we ran out in '24.

What would put a cherry on top , if we could add a class type lock forward , shame papa left , he would have filled that roll well , with our new recruits

 

[king_sirro]

What about 2004 ?We landed Prince , Richards,Whatuira ,Hodgson ,Elford etc

That turned out well but at the time all those players were at somewhat of a crossroads. We got very lucky. This recruitment drive is significantly better atm. Let's hope it ends up better too.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Hearing him name drop Matamua is interesting. Must have really knuckled down in his time off and is impressing early. Won't be surprised to see us work hard on developing that 13 from in house over the next year or 2.

We've got plenty of options for lock ... Bird, May, Matamua, Sione Fainu, Latu Fainu, Laulilii, & Rahme, even Seyfarth.

Just hope Twal & Pole aren't looked at as long-term lock options.

 

[Demps]

We've got plenty of options for lock ... Bird, May, Matamua, Sione Fainu, Latu Fainu, Laulilii, & Rahme, even Seyfarth.

Just hope Twal & Pole aren't looked at as long-term lock options.

We've tried the prop at lock for a few years now.

Find the Matamua name drop interesting.
He's got the prop size but the skills from coming through as a half... think he could really do something in the #13.

Richo alluding to body shapes looking different. I'm very interested to see who's named at lock in round 1 and hopefully its time Juzzy lives up to the hype.

 

[ezybro]

Some could say my Pole has also extended.. feeling a bit cheeky today lol

ezy bro lol

 

[Merlot]

Some could say my Pole has also extended.. feeling a bit cheeky today lol

what ever works ,each to their own,lol

 

[boonboon]

Personally I think Matamua will do better on an edge and hoping to see him at 2nd row this year think he could be a revelation

 

[Ron Brodrick's Spirit]

We've tried the prop at lock for a few years now.

Find the Matamua name drop interesting.
He's got the prop size but the skills from coming through as a half... think he could really do something in the #13.

Richo alluding to body shapes looking different. I'm very interested to see who's named at lock in round 1 and hopefully its time Juzzy lives up to the hype.

Yeah Matamua put in a couple of really good performances in KOE last year that had NRL player written all over them.
I for sure haven't given up on him if he can do that consistently and have the right mindset.

 

[Curly_Tiger]

Pleased to see Richo himself looks a bit slimmer
He’s not passing any skinfold test but looks a lot healthier 😊

 

[Tiger Stripes]

We've certainly done Luai some favours in the last 6 months in terms of who we've put around him.

It's easy to forget that when Luai signed on, it was a giant leap of faith;

- Galvin was a virtual unknown in the NRL community
- The club has since signed Hunt, May, Bird, Skelton, Turuva, Olam
- They've extended junior talent like Pole and Makasini

I think he'd be quite pleased with what Richo and Benji have done to turn the club around in such a short time. Whilst not complete, they've sure as hell set him up for success compared to the squad we ran out in '24.

They were sold a VISION by Benji and Richo.
What is now in place (off the paddock). What we have planned (on the paddock).
And where we aiming to be!
And now they have the runs on board to achieve that vision.
Which will continue into 2026. It isn't over yet.

 

[851]

Personally I think Matamua will do better on an edge and hoping to see him at 2nd row this year think he could be a revelation

I hope so, without Bateman we are light on for edge forwards

 

[Kaito]

We've tried the prop at lock for a few years now.

Find the Matamua name drop interesting.
He's got the prop size but the skills from coming through as a half... think he could really do something in the #13.

Richo alluding to body shapes looking different. I'm very interested to see who's named at lock in round 1 and hopefully its time Juzzy lives up to the hype.

Still got something to offer, ive hated on him heaps
but he's very talented, skilful but has an aggressive
streak in him too. I think we spooked it out of him
& he's definately lost confidence. All up 2 him now!

 

[bennyk13]

Don't know

Wednesday he was down there

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Let’s not get too excited friends. In the past a string of good news or results is typically followed by some crap at board or HBG level. Let’s hope times are a changing!

 

[rugbygoated]

Wednesday he was down there

Where did you find out?

 

[BAGNF05]

Let’s not get too excited friends. In the past a string of good news or results is typically followed by some crap at board or HBG level. Let’s hope times are a changing!

Whatever shenanigans are going on by the blazer club don’t seem to be stopping the CEO from making moves, thankfully.

 

[bennyk13]

Where did you find out?

I saw him having a coffee with Peter Mousa before they went into the offices.

 

[rugbygoated]

If I was Luai I would be very excited for the squad Benji is building him.

Luai can't fix the worst defensive side on the right. Right second row and right centre are a massive weak point in the team. Also no guarantee the new signings will pay off, even though it looks good on paper, anyone who gets into the Tigers culture changes, James Tamou springs to mind

 

[rugbygoated]

I saw him having a coffee with Peter Mousa before they went into the offices.

At concord oval?

 

[BAGNF05]

Luai can't fix the worst defensive side on the right. Right second row and right centre are a massive weak point in the team. Also no guarantee the new signings will pay off, even though it looks good on paper, anyone who gets into the Tigers culture changes, James Tamou springs to mind

Which edge players are you worried about specifically? I’m tipping they won’t be in FG.