Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[weststigers]

There was just some speculative article posted by a journo saying manly will have to choose to let go of an outside back because of the emergence of Lehi Hopoate. Wouldn’t be too surprising if Garrick was let go as he is probably the highest paid & last year said he refuses to play on the wing even tho it’s his best position lol. Personally if he thinks he’s a centre I can’t see any club in the NRL picking him up, on the wing is a different story

Yeah. Had we let a few more outside backs go, he'd be handy. Particularly for his goal kicking, but we need a backrower now.

One spot left, so I'm sure there's a plan to bring someone in.

 

[weststigers]

It’s an interesting comparison for sure. Canterbury had stars in different roles and no doubt bought into the coaches defensive know-how.

Both forward packs limited.

Can ours lay a good enough platform for our spine to realise its potential. And can we gel enough to hold teams under 30 consistently?

I reckon our points against is impacted by our ability to score to an extent.

If you're always icing your chances, you wear the other team down. We haven't been able to score points for a while.

Back end of last season, we looked a little more competitive in that regard, but overall you're right about our D. Needs improvement.

 

[upthetigers]

Hopefully they form strong bonds quickly and have the desire to play for one another. Probably the biggest challenge with rebuilding.

Two things I am confident of in this rebuild. They want to play for the coach and have a strong desire to win. The likes of Luai, Galvin, May they're winners mate, ultra competitive and hate losing, and they will put in every week. The knowledge that Luai will bring to the team can't be overstated. Look at what Cronk did at the roosters. And we're improving culture, Richo reacting to the players laughing after spoonbowl etc.

 

[user118245]

Hey brother. Is there some news on Garrick where he may get released? I wasn't able to find anything.

Nah but there was a theory provided by clarkey on the situation, tried to attach it but too much pixels or something idk

 

[magpies forever]

Hopefully some more movement in January with Doueihi / Tumuth going / paid out. I remain concerned with goal kicking and back row. Ideal fix a goal kicking back rower?

 

[BAGNF05]

I reckon our points against is impacted by our ability to score to an extent.

If you're always icing your chances, you wear the other team down. We haven't been able to score points for a while.

Back end of last season, we looked a little more competitive in that regard, but overall you're right about our D. Needs improvement.

Completely agree. Gets demoralising for forwards if all their hard work goes unrewarded in the red zone.

 

[AdelaideTiger]

I have. After Terrell and Sione are signed we are at 29. One spot left.

1. Doueihi
2. Naden
3. Staines
4. Bird
5. Bula
6. Luai
7. Skelton
8. Feledy
9. Olam
10. Galvin
11. Saukuru
12. To’a
13. Turuva
14. Luke Laulilii
15. Kit Laulilii
16. Latu Fainu
17. Samuela Fainu
18. Sione Fainu
19. Terrell May
20. Seyfarth
21. Twal
22. Koroisau
23. Tumeth
24. Klemmer
25. Pole
26. Matamua
27. Hunt
28. Da Silva
29. Sukkar

Amazing turn around from 12 months ago, probably still far too many guys in there that have 'potential' hopefully that's where the focus is for the next 12 months.

 

[Buttface]

Terrible centre but would still has the attributes be a top winger & decent goal kicker. not sure we need another winger tho

And at 76%, which is decent, you’re not buying him just for his goal kicking.

 

[ancient_magpie]

Amazing turn around from 12 months ago, probably still far too many guys in there that have 'potential' hopefully that's where the focus is for the next 12 months.

Still trying to find out when we get an updated koe squad.

 

[Tito Santana]

so is the play we keep one spot open for Taylor May?

Would also love another great back rower and one more big prop. I would take Bullemor and Lodge.

Payout Tumeth and Twal.

 

[BAGNF05]

so is the play we keep one spot open for Taylor May?

Would also love another great back rower and one more big prop. I would take Bullemor and Lodge.

Payout Tumeth and Twal.

Twaly appears to be a bit of a culture guy. Offers bugger all impact but might be one of those guys you need to keep the morale high through a long season.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

so is the play we keep one spot open for Taylor May?

Would also love another great back rower and one more big prop. I would take Bullemor and Lodge.

Payout Tumeth and Twal.

Agree on Lodge Tito but not many on here like him.

 

[Tito Santana]

Agree on Lodge Tito but not many on here like him.

He’s experienced, he’s big and he’s got 4 kids now so can’t afford to stuff up.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

He’s experienced, he’s big and he’s got 4 kids now so can’t afford to stuff up.

Built like a tank put him in the impact role and get more minutes out of Hunt.

 

[Tito Santana]

Twaly appears to be a bit of a culture guy. Offers bugger all impact but might be one of those guys you need to keep the morale high through a long season.

Yeah I don’t know if we can carry culture guys anymore mate.

 

[bptiger 0]

I have. After Terrell and Sione are signed we are at 29. One spot left.

1. Doueihi
2. Naden
3. Staines
4. Bird
5. Bula
6. Luai
7. Skelton
8. Feledy
9. Olam
10. Galvin
11. Saukuru
12. To’a
13. Turuva
14. Luke Laulilii
15. Kit Laulilii
16. Latu Fainu
17. Samuela Fainu
18. Sione Fainu
19. Terrell May
20. Seyfarth
21. Twal
22. Koroisau
23. Tumeth
24. Klemmer
25. Pole
26. Matamua
27. Hunt
28. Da Silva
29. Sukkar

I could cull that list ,
Matamua , the two laulilli brothers , feledy , nadan and tumeth , that’s 6 more spots , get it done Richo

 

[BAGNF05]

Yeah I don’t know if we can carry culture guys anymore mate.

Every club has em. If their wage is right they add value imo.

 

[ancient_magpie]

I could cull that list ,
Matamua , the two laulilli brothers , feledy , nadan and tumeth , that’s 6 more spots , get it done Richo

I think the brothers have a future there only young agree with the rest

 

[upthetigers]

Built like a tank put him in the impact role and get more minutes out of Hunt.

No way he's more of a workhorse and agreed better then Twal

 

[user118245]

Post in thread 'Roster Breakdown: 2024-2029'
https://weststigersforum.com/threads/roster-breakdown-2024-2029.35319/post-2030926

Remove Bateman and bud, we have 18 in 2026. Then there’s 2 options (Klemmer and Sukkar). IMO, we need to prioritise retention and recruiting now, not cull and waste more cap for those at other clubs. Who knows some could be late bloomers or kick back into form. This isn’t too say not to still get rid of some bad eggs, but think priorities need to shift a bit now