Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Vicious]

It’s a game of opportunity.
Seyfarth deservedly gets his chance to prove he is a good quality NRL starting right edge forward,
Hopefully he takes his opportunity and makes the position his own, but if he doesn’t nail it there will be other young up and comers from within our own club and outside, willing and ready to take his spot.
It would be nice to have at least one bigger name more established edge back rower in our squad, but opportunity often takes players to greater heights.
It is impossible to predict how quickly emerging younger players become NRL ready, some emerge at 18 or 19 years old, others take more time and do not show their potential until around 22/23 years old, some even a bit older.
It will be a very interesting watch tj see who puts their hand up and emerges for us over the next 12 to 24 months.

 

[Spartan117]

How did we go with Ice and Bateman last year?

Would have liked to see Papalii with Jerome in 2025.

 

[Tigerwould]

It’s a game of opportunity.
Seyfarth deservedly gets his chance to prove he is a good quality NRL starting right edge forward,
Hopefully he takes his opportunity and makes the position his own, but if he doesn’t nail it there will be other young up and comers from within our own club and outside, willing and ready to take his spot.
It would be nice to have at least one bigger name more established edge back rower in our squad, but opportunity often takes players to greater heights.
It is impossible to predict how quickly emerging younger players become NRL ready, some emerge at 18 or 19 years old, others take more time and do not show their potential until around 22/23 years old, some even a bit older.
It will be a very interesting watch tj see who puts their hand up and emerges for us over the next 12 to 24 months.

If Pole or Matamua is at 13 then Bird could be the older 2nd rower covering Seyfarth from the bench.
Bird would be an ideal bench player covering lock, 2nd rower, 5/8, centre.
It will only work if someone has impressed the coaching staff to start at lock or 2nd rower in the preseason

 

[Tiger Stripes]

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Matamua looks in tremendous shape this year,
I'm looking forward 2 see what mood he's in...

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Would have liked to see Papalii with Jerome in 2025.

IMO, Papalii lost some pace out wide and just couldn't make the breaks like at Parra.
His defence was first class in the middle.
I don't think he will be playing out wide at the Pamfers either. A good stock standard middle forward.

 

[Buttface]

If you have seen/heard his interviews, it doesn’t seem like it’s on his priority list.

Yeah it’s biz talk, he has trained well in every aspect. His live for the team is low.
His childhood team (eels) broke his heart before he was 18. The game is already just a job to him. Sure it’s a job he loves, but he’s in it for the money and glory now. We need to win games and create a fun, winning, environment he wants to be apart of.
The other thing is he is smart, dead fit and trains hard, so he gunna wanna feel like he’s always learning and being challenged, and, that the standards are at least slightly higher than his high level.

 

[barnsta]

Hypothetically, could Naden play lock?

 

[Tigerwould]

Yeah it’s biz talk, he has trained well in every aspect. His live for the team is low.
His childhood team (eels) broke his heart before he was 18. The game is already just a job to him. Sure it’s a job he loves, but he’s in it for the money and glory now. We need to win games and create a fun, winning, environment he wants to be apart of.
The other thing is he is smart, dead fit and trains hard, so he gunna wanna feel like he’s always learning and being challenged, and, that the standards are at least slightly higher than his high level.

Jarome is the best thing for Galvin.

 

[Tom Shines]

Every day this week, there have been Tigers fluff pieces in the Telegraph … today there were two …one on Bula getting married recently , and the other on Naden, who is a new man this offseason apparently and has been training the house down …( another one )

Tells me two things could be at work here …. Firstly , whoever the new media guy is at the Tigers who took over from Rabs Warren junior is working 24/7 trying to get positive news out there …. secondly… NRL might have instructed their buddies at News Ltd to write some positive stories about the Tigers for a change …

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Hypothetically, could Naden play lock?

Why the sudden interest in wanting to turn him into a forward. I don’t get it. If he’s the best we can do, we might as pack it in now.

 

[Tigerwould]

Hypothetically, could Naden play lock?

Don’t think he has ever trained there. You need a big motor to play lock.
He surprised many with his ability to play 7 in state cup. He was easily our best player in SC (in a very weak/inexperienced team).
Personally I think he should just concentrate on centre.

 

[Buttface]

Jarome is the best thing for Galvin.

Yes.
Hard to use that as a bargaining chip when he has a get out claws after the first year.
And yes I know I spelt clause wrong, but from now on all stupid contract clauses that the Tigers have in their contracts, I am now referring to as “claws”.
I think you should get the reference.

 

[barnsta]

Why the sudden interest in wanting to turn him into a forward. I don’t get it. If he’s the best we can do, we might as pack it in now.

Wow, did not say he should be a forward asking if people think he could play that position.

 

[Tigerwould]

Wow, did not say he should be a forward asking if people think he could play that position.

Potentially yes. He has the size and skill. I don’t think he’d have the discipline.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Wow, did not say he should be a forward asking if people think he could play that position.

Then no

 

[Vicious]

Wow, did not say he should be a forward asking if people think he could play that position.

Brent Naden must be a frustrating player from a coaching perspective.
He has the talent and all the physical attributes to be a top quality player, but has never backed it up with his mindset and commitment.
2025 is his last chance saloon as an NRL player, so who knows he might demonstrate the attitude to back up his undeniable talent.
As for the possibility of him playing in the back row, he doesn’t really strike you as having the right work ethic to play in the forwards, but definitely has the physical attributes and skill set.

 

[liltiger]

There’s no incentive for Galvin to be renegotiating atm.

True, I only mention it because Richo said they were going to sit down in the new year and the media were saying the same. I guess the incentive would be the immediate payrise on a new deal.

 

[liltiger]

I'm afraid that Parra could get him. Despite them rejecting him & telling him he was too small he STILL wanted to play for them, a club he and his family had followed for years. Romey on the other hand was actually a Tigers fan!

Iv got this feeling about this kid, mind you I could be totally wrong so don't be shy reminding me if I am, that he's in it for the long haul. I'd hate to lose him but I genuinely think he loves the joint. It was the fact he turned up to pre season 2 weeks early to get started. I just feel like this guy genuinely wants to fix the place and is willing to put the time in unlike alot of others who have come and gone.

 

[Buttface]

There’s no incentive for Galvin to be renegotiating atm.

Instant $500k pay rise?
I’ll put it another way, half a million dollars.
It’d be hard not looking for a pen.

 

[liltiger]

Brent Naden must be a frustrating player from a coaching perspective.
He has the talent and all the physical attributes to be a top quality player, but has never backed it up with his mindset and commitment.
2025 is his last chance saloon as an NRL player, so who knows he might demonstrate the attitude to back up his undeniable talent.
As for the possibility of him playing in the back row, he doesn’t really strike you as having the right work ethic to play in the forwards, but definitely has the physical attributes and skill set.

If he does well offer him a 2 year extension at most. Heaps of players who mentally go AWOL until the last year of a deal because they know they need to find another contract somewhere.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Instant $500k pay rise?
I’ll put it another way, half a million dollars.
It’d be hard not looking for a pen.

I’m sure the club has already made the offer. It’s possible his pen is out of ink. Ya never know.