Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Demps]

We said we'd pay 900k for him to depart.

His contract is 550,000 with three years remaining = $1650000

1650000 - 900000 = $750,000

750k for 3 years is what another club "could" get him for, probably.

"Journo math"

 

[WesternSuburbsBoy]

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??

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.

 

[hank37w]

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.

They're at it again. . . . . . . . . 700k for the next 3 seasons.

 

[Tigers_Wests]

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.

Did Latu get any reps with the main team? Or did he just stay in the "B" side?

 

[hsvjones]

If he has done a Medical it must be close otherwise, why do it.
Fingers crossed

 

[GNR4LIFE]

If he has done a Medical it must be close otherwise, why do it.
Fingers crossed

It’s usually the final box to tick

 

[Vicious]

They're at it again. . . . . . . . . 700k for the next 3 seasons.

When he signed with us it was reported at 500k per season.
If that is true and Souths pay 300k per season, the remaining 200k won’t hurt us too much.

 

[Furious1]

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.

 

[Tito Santana]

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.

 

[kade7]

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

 

[Vicious]

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

How does Bateman think he will start at the Cowboys ahead of Nanai and Luki ?

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

He has a better path to FG at Souths.

Lol no he wouldn’t.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Lol no he wouldn’t.

So he’s a better chance of usurping Galvin or Luai here, then he is the unproven Pom at Souths? 🤔

 

[jadtiger]

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

For once Souffs have got it right,he is only a bench player

 

[Tucker]

Frees up a top 30 spot which is needed, but we still need a good quality halfback to lead our NSW Cup team around and be back up for NRL in case of injuries.
It will be interesting to see who will fill this role.

Latu Fainu

 

[JB9918]

How does Bateman think he will start at the Cowboys ahead of Nanai and Luki ?

Maybe at 13.

Cotter to be play prop.

It has been widely spoken about Taumalolo playing less minutes & even less games to manage his knee.

Makes sense.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

So he’s a better chance of usurping Galvin or Luai here, then he is the unproven Pom at Souths? 🤔

You’re comment was easier pathway. Dodd won’t be playing reggies. They have Walker and Wighton. Halves in the ESL often transfer across well & Bennett coaches halves very well.

Add in Schuster signed for next season (he won’t be playing Lock over Murray). They also have a few young quality kids on the pathways.

Souths have options signed already & the competition at Souths isn’t easier than here.

 

[Vicious]

Latu Fainu

Maybe, but I’m sure he is planning on being a regular in our 17 man NRL squad.

 

[crazycat]

I can't see Bateman going to the Cowboys. I believe he's only digging his heels in with us because he wants to stay an NRL player in NSW.

Surprised he knocked back Souths.

Wait,

Bateman knocked back Souths??

With WB as a coach and all. That can't be true (unless Wayne said "no holidays for weeks on end, etc")

 

[Tiger Tarl]

Question for the forum, do you see Latu more as a halfback or a 5/8?

I have him next in line for halfback when Romey is on origin duty but apparently played more five-eighth coming through the grades...