Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Kaito]

Sione Fainu = Connelly Lemuelu 2.0 haha lessgo

 

[cqtiger]

A lot of people getting uppety about losing 2 international second rowers, all I know is they played the majority of games for us the last 2 seasons and we came last both years. I won’t miss them even if they play out of their skins for their new clubs.

On another note re- Bateman and Townsville weather - Rocky predicted to be 40 C on Christmas eve. They want Bateman to acclimatise hehehe

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Yep I have a feeling Tim Johannssen would be a revelation in the backrow. I know @jrtiger strongly believes middle is his future but I just have one of those gut feels that this guy is a winner & would adapt like a duck to water with his attributes physically, in fitness & effort, and voice. Just a feel I have lol

I think he could transition to backrow seems like the most likely in house prospect don't want a small second rower like Bateman more power needed.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

A lot of people getting uppety about losing 2 international second rowers, all I know is they played the majority of games for us the last 2 seasons and we came last both years. I won’t miss them even if they play out of their skins for their new clubs.

Idk if that’s the best argument. So did Galvin last year.

 

[Canadian Club]

We need an NRL quality second rower. Not a NSW Cup prop who isn’t even on a top 30 deal or played a single game at second row.

If we want to be a serious team, we need to take a serious approach to the team we put out each week.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

When did that happen Jnr? I understood that we're
looking to sign him up when we get the chance, not
as soon as the 1st spot opened up. Faith with the
other brothers would be lost though if we don't
honor our word, I agree with you there. He isn't top
priority unless he takes Jhonne's spot on the roster
Because it's Seyfarth & Sukkar from there on out if
we go down that road. Benji would have to transform
him. Geez bro a lot of questions for the right side smh

Richo said it in a podcast or interview recently @Kaito can't remember which one but I do remember said Sione is currently signed on a T&T until a spot open up or something like that.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Naden could do the job at 7 I'd like to see Mason at 6 he's got great speed and I don't think he's a fullback
.

You could be right. They may look to use Naden or Mason in the halves to partner Latu and Latu developed to be more of the game-managing half and find his voice.

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

Expect Bateman and Sullivan future to be finalised this week…By the xmas break for sure.......

One down, another coming

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

"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.

Imagine a world where Benji's long-term thinking is May at lock with Thompson & Pole at prop. May just be an imaginary world!!!

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

Richo said it in a podcast or interview recently @Kaito can't remember which one but I do remember said Sione is currently signed on a T&T until a spot open up or something like that.

Sione Fainu will now get Batemans spot….contract announcement before Xmas break

 

[Tom Shines]

Richo said it in a podcast or interview recently @Kaito can't remember which one but I do remember said Sione is currently signed on a T&T until a spot open up or something like that.

Where was this?

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

Where was this?

Behind the Roar click link

Wests Tigers 2025 Draw | Shane Richardson | Behind The Roar

Podcast Episode · Behind The Roar · 22/11/2024 · Bonus · 17m

podcasts.apple.com

 

[2041]

Idk about anyone else, but I’d be more than happy to upgrade Fainu and upgrade and extend Galvin.

100%. People who are happily spending Klemmer's money are off the mark, I'm afraid - as I said yesterday, if we're spending the Klemmer salary on a free agent it's because Galvin has signed elsewhere.

 

[Kaito]

Richo said it in a podcast or interview recently @Kaito can't remember which one but I do remember said Sione is currently signed on a T&T until a spot open up or something like that.

Hey bro, yeah I caught that; my comment was relating
to whether or not he mentioned Sione was next in
line, or whether they had a gentlemen's agreement
to sign with us when the opportunity arose. I think
that if we're being serious about winning the comp we
need to build the strongest roster possible, no favours

 

[hammertime]

We need an NRL quality second rower. Not a NSW Cup prop who isn’t even on a top 30 deal or played a single game at second row.

If we want to be a serious team, we need to take a serious approach to the team we put out each week.

We do. But we also need to build smartly. We've now got some cap implications and upgrades to consider if we want to make a run for it in 2026, 27. We need to use the space now to free later. If that's clearing the cap hit from Sullivan or batemans exit or upgrading Galvin.

I think richo and benji will take that approach and give some guys a chance to grab that spot this year. If they dont rise, then wait for the tree to shake.

 

[rex2ce]

Yes a really fit and trim Tim would be a gun back rower , he has size , adaptability,,runs hard , the other one I heard was Adam Eliot free to leave Newcastle if he finds a club

Doesn’t Elliot play in the middle ?

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Doesn’t Elliot play in the middle ?

Yep

 

[bptiger 0]

I honestly believe this was the move the tigers needed to make to turn the corner.
Bateman was horrible in every aspect. Culture, performance and effort.
His antics on the field would often impact the whole team. Nothing was more annoying than watching him catch the ball on the edge and step his way into the middle for 3 metres.
Bateman was a parasite which spread across the whole club.
I believe he was horrible for the club in terms of moving forward.
Extremely disappointing considering how hopeful and happy I was when he first signed but his effort and attitude has shocked me in the span of about a year from him signing on.
This is a monumental day and I strongly believe we are better off having Seyfarth play his heart out and getting penalised twice then Bateman try and be a hero.

The club has turned a corner

Come on ur blaming Bateman for everything that went wrong at the club , I guess he also was the cause the nsw team got thrashed nearly every week , be real , yes he was poor in attack but his defence was good now we got to fill that gap with kids who can’t tackle , YES a thorn is gone but really we are worse if in defence

 

[bptiger 0]

Doesn’t Elliot play in the middle ?

He would really be a bonus for us and not expensive, great suggestion

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

We need an NRL quality second rower. Not a NSW Cup prop who isn’t even on a top 30 deal or played a single game at second row.

If we want to be a serious team, we need to take a serious approach to the team we put out each week.

Agree but where do we find that player not under the Christmas tree not much out there at the moment maybe for 2026 until then one of our players will have to adapt unless luckily one comes onto the market.