Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

BlackWhiteGold said:
Some interesting bits in Saint, Sinner, Shoosh in the DT.

SAINT

Jarome Luai showing his intent by reporting to Wests Tigers training earlier than expected. He was on the tools this week despite not being due back to training until next Saturday. Luai’s holds the key to the Tigers hopes next season.

SPOTTED

Wests Tigers centre Justin Olam visiting with Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape and PNG Tourism Minister Belden Namah at the Hilton Hotel in Sydney recently.

BUNNIES DUNK ON LODGE

Tallis Duncan is on the verge of inking a multi-year extension to remain at South Sydney but one player who is unlikely to join the club next year is Matt Lodge.

The Rabbitohs are close to securing Duncan on a two year deal when his current contract expires at the end of next year. The 22-year-old played 20 games for the Rabbitohs this year. While Duncan looks set to find his long-term home, the Rabbitohs have closed the door on the prospect of securing Lodge.

Lodge had been linked to the club along with John Bateman.

Bateman’s decision to reject the Rabbitohs to most likely sign with North Queensland could have opened the door for Lodge but that does not seem to be the case.

Jock Madden – who was told he is free to leave the Broncos – won’t be at the Rabbitohs despite a mooted move.

TRUTH BEHIND MAY MOVE

Benji Marshall’s pitch to try and sign Terrell May from the Roosters was easy – and according to May it was a conversation like nothing he had with a coach before.

It was also Marshall, not Jarome Luai, who was pivotal in getting him to the Tigers.

May has made plenty of headlines since his surprising split from the Roosters.

While he was naturally disappointed at the way he exited the club, May said it was an opening conversation with Marshall which helped convince him that the Tigers is where he should be.

“He just told me he was going to put his family first like I do. Family first for me, then footy. It was amazing to hear a coach say that, it’s refreshing,” May said.

“I’ve never heard a coach say that before. I’m keen to play under Benji and I’m going do everything I can and for Benji to pay them back.

“Benji’s amazing, I had him when I was first here. He looked after me as a younger guy and I want to pay him back because he’s the reason I came here, that meeting I had with him.

“It was just amazing to see someone put their family before footy.

“Family first for me, then footy. It was amazing to hear a coach say that, it’s refreshing.

“I’ve never heard a coach say that before. I’m keen to play under Benji and I’m going do everything I can and for Benji to pay them back.”

May was told of the news when in camp with Samoa alongside fellow Tigers recruit Luai. While May and Luai are close, the prop played down the impact Luai had on his signing.

“I grew up with Romey,” May said of Luai.

“I’ve known him since I was like six years old. A lot of people have speculated that I came here because of him. He was a little bit in my ear but I came because I wanted to come.

“He’s blossomed heaps. I remember him always being immature and just that guy that mocks everyone but he’s really taken on his role of leadership.

“It’s surprising to see because I’ve known him as that mocking, young, immature dude. It’s good to see him like this now and hopefully he can prove to all the young boys.”
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can’t be much news about the other 16 clubs 🙄
 
kade7 said:
believe we are tipping in more than that but few sources saying medical done
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He signed $2.4m over 4 years so that's $600k a year. We are apparently happy to pay him out $900k.

So you'd suggest we pay $300k & Souths get him for $300k. Fair deal if you ask me. I would hope they'd be paying $350k.

But hey it's a spot we need vacant & we have more than enough halves depth now.
 
I would suggest some “Tigers GST “ added to the reported Bud Sullivan contract figure …No one else wanted him at the time , so I doubt even dopey Pascoe would pay that much bidding against himself …

We certainly haven’t heard $700k a year before …. Figures have been consistent at $550k prior to today…. Unfortunately it still makes sense they need to pay $300k a year to get rid of him …so $900k in total

Anyway … he isn’t sniffing NRL here again,,. So pay the money and move on
 
Buttface said:
He could have his leg amputated and still want more than 400 from us.
I’d take him at a reasonable price, but I’d rather he finish his rehab and get back on the field at the rorters, but we may not get the luxury as I get the feeling they want him gone and he wants to sign his next contract early.
He should have signed with us instead of ruining his career at the hen peckers, and he’d be at a premier Club on the up.
And just to clarify, I only want him as a lock and hooker cover, and only if he wants to be a lock and get back to his best.
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Agree about him playing lock, I believe that is where he has played his best footy and would solve a problem for us for a couple of years, but I think he really only wants to play in the # 9 and isn't all that keen on playing lock.

The Roorters can pay him to sit on his arse for most of the season, or at least until "Bee sting head Robbo" gives him a phone call to let him know the club is moving in a different direction. 🤣

Can't imagine anyone wanting to sign him on big money until when and if he makes a successful come back.
 
ChilledChaos said:
Anyone go to the training session today? 🫡🔥🔥 Anything interesting, surprising or exciting in terms of player positions, how they look fitness wise, how intense training was compared to previous years, the new recruits etc. please mention??
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People might think i’m getting a bit carried away but Makasini is NRL ready now. Scored a classy try where no one laid a hand on him & just physically you wouldn’t think this kid is only 17 years old. Api was classy around the ruck but the best on ground for me was probably Latu Fainu was very sharp & had some bloody nice touches.
 
derekderekson said:
Sullivan is an eye-watering contract worth $700,000 for the next three seasons. That $2.1 million is burning a hole in the Tigers salary cap.

This masthead has reported that the Tigers would be willing to give Sullivan a $900,000 handshake to walk away from the club.
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They're at it again. . . . . . . . . 700k for the next 3 seasons.
 
WesternSuburbsBoy said:
People might think i’m getting a bit carried away but Makasini is NRL ready now. Scored a classy try where no one laid a hand on him & just physically you wouldn’t think this kid is only 17 years old. Api was classy around the ruck but the best on ground for me was probably Latu Fainu was very sharp & had some bloody nice touches.
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Did Latu get any reps with the main team? Or did he just stay in the "B" side?
 

NRL Market Watch: Jayden Sullivan signs with Wests Tigers on $2.2m four-year deal August 5, 2023 - 7:13PM​

The Wests Tigers have signed Jayden Sullivan from St George Illawarra on a four-year, $2.2 million deal, pending a medical clearance on Tuesday.
Released two weeks ago by incoming Dragons coach Shane Flanagan, Sullivan settled on the Tigers after talks with coach Benji Marshall and recruitment boss Scott Fulton on Saturday.

He needs to pass a medical examination before the contract is registered with the NRL.

Despite picking up Sullivan, the Tigers are still going ahead with the signing of veteran halfback Aidan Sezer from the UK Super League.

The 22-year-old Sullivan, who had another two years remaining on his deal with St George Illawarra, is seen as the long-term halfback option following Luke Brooks’ decision to join Manly.



The same "masthead" reported a different figure when he signed. Either that, or he only played for below minimum wage of 100k this year.

Good news is, we have suddenly become the Roosters where players sign up for one figure, but are worth a lot more than that in the cap when they leave.
 
I hope Chammas gets (non fatally and non badly hurt) punched in the headache this weekend.Then loses his job like Paul Kent.

Same applies to all board members.

Remember, to be on a board, one must be bored in life with nothing to do. Quite evident in our case.

Frostmourne Hungers.
 
wish bud all the best to be honest, think he will do well with a few indigenous boys around him, has handled himself very professionally and always spoke well of the club

batemen isnt digging his heels in
he knows he has a contract here and would much rather be elsewhere

souths saw him as a bench player, wants a starting gig
 
kade7 said:
wish bud all the best to be honest, think he will do well with a few indigenous boys around him, has handled himself very professionally and always spoke well of the club

batemen isnt digging his heels in
he knows he has a contract here and would much rather be elsewhere

souths saw him as a bench player, wants a starting gig
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How does Bateman think he will start at the Cowboys ahead of Nanai and Luki ?
 
kade7 said:
wish bud all the best to be honest, think he will do well with a few indigenous boys around him, has handled himself very professionally and always spoke well of the club

batemen isnt digging his heels in
he knows he has a contract here and would much rather be elsewhere

souths saw him as a bench player, wants a starting gig
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For once Souffs have got it right,he is only a bench player
 
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