Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Merlot]

You’re complaining about a decision made from a court of law compared to one that was made by the NRL. I don’t know why you constantly try to push a narrative against Aboriginal & Indigenous people but quite frankly it’s pathetic & you tried to do the same when this story came out.

Is Ezra indigenous, is Ado Carr, who stepped out of line before them, my memory is shot, a, white guy or an islander. Players are human ,court system is lenient towards all this day n age ,especially those on the tele.Its the way of life .My mate was 18 mths short of dyeing from cancer ,wrote his car of into a sandstone wall just short of Hawkesbury Bridge ,walked home ,harmed no 1 but him self .Lorraine Bailey a week later plowed into a supermarket at Linfield nth shore, she was Frank Gilmores wife on A Country Practice ,higher reading than my mate but less of a fine etc because she was stressed out over work commitments .life is never fair.Thank your lucky stars if good luck shines on you ,unsure if matey was out of line ,but woke should be called out also .No 1 is special or deserves a leg up - aren't we all equal

 

[Needaname]

I'm sure once the arbitration process has finished, the club will drop a statement to advise the release of Miller.

Though in writing this, you are right, we have heard nothing official about Faagutu which is surprising as usually there is small statement from clubs about player releases.

Given Faagutu didn’t debut for the Wests Tigers I see no reason why an official statement would be made; I’m not sure I’ve seen other clubs farewelling a pathway player.

 

[Needaname]

Apparently the Dragons have come in late with interest for Thompson

That’s nice, but he now has to reject the Raiders offer to start the process with either the Bulldogs or Dragons.
Just like the Jarome Luai situation last year. The day he held his press conference the deal was done, the 10 day cooling off had ceased or been waived (I can’t recall) but yet Bulldogs were still a chance theroetically but if it was the dogs he wouldn’t of been able to announce it that day as there wasn’t any official offer.

 

[Needaname]

The 10 day thing is making it a bit messy.
Should just be able to get offers; club has 10 days to give best and final otherwise they are signing elsewhere.
However they shouldn’t have to disclose any deal with their current club and have the option to agree to terms with whomever fits best.
Maybe it is like that, there isn’t a lot of info really regarding home it plays out.

 

[innsaneink]

That’s nice, but he now has to reject the Raiders offer to start the process with either the Bulldogs or Dragons.
Just like the Jarome Luai situation last year. The day he held his press conference the deal was done, the 10 day cooling off had ceased or been waived (I can’t recall) but yet Bulldogs were still a chance theroetically but if it was the dogs he wouldn’t of been able to announce it that day as there wasn’t any official offer.

I dunno mate just posting what I read on other nrl sites

 

[gregjm87]

He actually was very average. Not terrible. Not great. Average. Barely broke a tackle, made about 60m a game. SUre he defended well but all in all he was just a solid middle.

And still is.

I'm not claiming he is a superstar or anything but I'd have him above average particularly in his time here. In 2023 he was the best offloader in the game (on an offloads/runs metric) meaning he offered something more than just solid work rate. He was also used in the middle as we had 2 international backrowers just signed to the club at the time.
He's got less need to create at Melbourne but still led their side for offloads. He is only average as a hole runner and as you note not much of a tackle breaker but he is better than most whilst still a long way off being elite (all obviously just my opinion).I stand by my take that he would be the best backrower in the club if he was at the Tigers in 25.

 

[happy_tiger]

Latu at centre and Mason off the bench potentially?

Mason .......as long as he doesn't have a bomb put up anywhere near him

 

[weststigerman]

The only interest I have in Thompson is how much he signs for as a comparison with the deal we got with May.

Different style of prop to May but not convinced he’s better.

We need edge back rowers.

 

[weststigerman]

If Sullivan ends up leaving, I hope Mason gets a shot in the halves in NSW Cup. I think he’ll be better there.

 

[Tigerwould]

The only interest I have in Thompson is how much he signs for as a comparison with the deal we got with May.

Different style of prop to May but not convinced he’s better.

We need edge back rowers.

Agree. Thompson would be nice but he is already on decent $ and wants to be on high $. We have higher priorities than prop atm.

 

[Merlot]

The 10 day thing is making it a bit messy.
Should just be able to get offers; club has 10 days to give best and final otherwise they are signing elsewhere.
However they shouldn’t have to disclose any deal with their current club and have the option to agree to terms with whomever fits best.
Maybe it is like that, there isn’t a lot of info really regarding home it plays out.

it could be an easy way to manipulate a close rivals (St G ,Dogs) cap without actually having to buy the player.In saying that the Nrl made a mockery of B Hunts medium average,for non retiring players its worthy of testing

 

[Buttface]

I’m dreaming a bit here but give him Klemmers money with a slight bump.

Imagine May and Thompson as starters with Hunt and Pole coming off the bench….

Klem was a gun and I’ve always been a fan. But if we could upgrade to Thomo that would be good roster management.
As I said, it’d be nice. 👍🏻

 

[Vicious]

Klem was a gun and I’ve always been a fan. But if we could upgrade to Thomo that would be good roster management.
As I said, it’d be nice. 👍🏻

I’m sure Richo and Benji would like that in a perfect world also.
The problem is Leo Thompson would cost us a million dollars per season to sign him, we haven’t got that much to spend and he’s not worth quote that much money either.

 

[Merlot]

I’m sure Richo and Benji would like that in a perfect world also.
The problem is Leo Thompson would cost us a million dollars per season to sign him, we haven’t got that much to spend and he’s not worth quote that much money either.

Leo is not worth that money and Klemmer i wouldn't be fussed if the club manipulated him out no matter how well he played this year. Klemmer deserves respect on 1 hand .Business wise he is surplus looking to the future,and easy to dump off the cap.Being a Tasmainian the 3rd hand says its not a way to spread family values amongst an up n coming team, unless those kids have been told/believe the future is in their hands

 

[bptiger 0]

You’re complaining about a decision made from a court of law compared to one that was made by the NRL. I don’t know why you constantly try to push a narrative against Aboriginal & Indigenous people but quite frankly it’s pathetic & you tried to do the same when this story came out.

We will see when the nrl hand down there penalty

 

[hank37w]

I fine the courts penalty a joke , but u all know why he got hit with a feather , and I guess the NRL will also fold and give him another smack with a feather .
Just remember a player got 8 weeks for a name calling , Mann drug driving , no license and breaking a kids hip , should get months , BUT , well we will wait and see

Surprised he didn't pull the racism card, "I've been hurt by being called a name," this is why I went off the rails.

It's all Spencer Leniu's fault.

 

[Kaito]

"The Bulldogs have gone cold on Knights prop Leo Thompson, leaving three to four clubs battling it out for the star front-rower's signature".

Yeah right. Nobody wants 2 take their funny money,
Canterbury Bulldogs have missed ALL of their targets,
can the rugby league media start talking about that...

We're good 4 now. I think there is a possibility that
we free up spots this week, don't assume Sione is
promised 1st spot either if something comes up i.e.
Taylan May/gun 2nd rower he'll be signed up but
might have 2 wait a bit perhaps but he'll get re-signed.

 

[user118245]

Bud Sullivan instagram deactivated, think announcement must be imminent

 

[Tom Shines]

Bulldogs seem to go “cold” on a lot of guys they initially go after and are red hot for ..

I think this change of heart seems to happen after the player tells them he has rejected their offer …

 

[Tcat]

"The Bulldogs have gone cold on Knights prop Leo Thompson, leaving three to four clubs battling it out for the star front-rower's signature".

Yeah right. Nobody wants 2 take their funny money,
Canterbury Bulldogs have missed ALL of their targets,
can the rugby league media start talking about that...

We're good 4 now. I think there is a possibility that
we free up spots this week, don't assume Sione is
promised 1st spot either if something comes up i.e.
Taylan May/gun 2nd rower he'll be signed up but
might have 2 wait a bit perhaps but he'll get re-signed.

No journo will shit on the dogs while Gus is there. If JAC was at WTs when he failed his drugs test, our culture would be to blame. But no, its a nothing story at the dogs. Protected species.