Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Merlot]

1/2 watched the 1st trail of 25, g i hope a few teams jump out of the box, not just more of the homogenized roll to the corner n fingers crossed, pin em in

 

[Merlot]

My point is I don't think you can simply say centre and wing are easily interchangeable.

I think centre is a far more difficult position than wing. But I haven't played in 25 years, so could very well be wrong.

Ironically, I think Naden is (sometimes!) a good centre, but has no idea when he is on the wing! 😂

Naden with his head in the game could be a beast

 

[Year_of_the_Tiger]

Summary: Air conditioning, rock fishing, Galvin value, boredom before kick off - the sloth v giraffe comment 😂- mods have been kind - you haven’t missed much

 

[Merlot]

Summary: Air conditioning, rock fishing, Galvin value, boredom before kick off - the sloth v giraffe comment 😂- mods have been kind - you haven’t missed much

that you AHX ?

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Naden with his head in the game could be a beast

Has to happen now M will run out of opportunities soon big enough that's for shore.

 

[Merlot]

Has to happen now M will run out of opportunities soon big enough that's for shore.

Not worth resigning, for us, no matter how good he plays.Did hear he excelled as a 1/2 back , 5/8th ? in Reggies last year.We the WT,s can dump a fare few under performers next year.Listened to the WTFP? on the cap ,think they have 700 missing if its manipulated right,that may have been their point ?? 2 doesnt go into 1

 

[GNR4LIFE]

I know this is only a preseason game but this crowd is an embarrassment.

Yes and no. It’s a Mickey Mouse game in the first week of February. However, it does make Voss sound stupid when at the start of the game he proclaims “And the 2025 season kicks off” and there are 20 people there.

 

[innsaneink]

Crack down on
Play the balls.... No more rolling it and stepping over

Been there. Done that

 

[Tiger_claws]

Ohh, Club Veg!

I worked with a top bloke many years ago who was from “Mino”. Would constantly tell me to drop the T.

 

[Dr_Ice]

It depends on the individual doesn't it. Some players are adaptable and can play a variety of positions. Others have specialist skillsets that make them good in one position.

I moved from #6 to centre and it ruined my career. I was a ball player, created chances, had the vision to set up others with my passing and kicking game, controlled the set from start to finish, directing the forwards around and where I'd want them to go.

It was just too chalk and cheese for me, when I'd spent my whole junior career in one position. I effectively became a wide ball player, which isnt what you want from a centre. Defence was solid, but all in all it was a failure...

It's like Douhei in the centres, it just makes him look like a sh1t footy player, when he's not. He's just out of position.

Unfortunately it has been Douhei’s defence that has the chance to ruin his career (and make him look like a bad footy player), regardless of his position

 

[vlad]

I know this is only a preseason game but this crowd is an embarrassment.

Wait till tomorrow when Penrith play Canberra at the same venue …..

 

[Tim Sheens]

Crack down on
Play the balls.... No more rolling it and stepping over

Been there. Done that

I hope that it is enforced consistently and not thrown by the wayside again early on in the season. Teams don't deserve the advantage gained by a quick play the ball and the roll on it often creates if they fail in carrying out the action.

It also throws up a bit more personal responsibility, and variety into matches through more potential changes of possession.

 

[Merlot]

Both teams refed under the same rules all game ,would be a good start ,its just the same old crap from establishment .Hope the WT's get the rub of the green and our dodgy 50 /50 decisions end up being 70/30

 

[Needaname]

Wait till tomorrow when Penrith play Canberra at the same venue …..

Yeah I don’t get that 1.
Would have made much more sense to have the opening ‘trial’ game the all stars tonight.
And a proper double header tomorrow night with the 4 Vegas teams.

 

[cktiger]

I’m a big Lachie Galvin fan, have been since long before he was even mentioned as a possibility of playing NRL.
However you are 💯 correct here Tucker, how can you put someone who has played one decent rookie season for the team who ended up with the wooden spoon, on par with someone such as Dylan Brown who has been in the elite category for numerous seasons and is an integral part of his teams success ?
As you say there is a chance opposing clubs will offer LG an over inflated contract based on his potential, but I’d say nearly all that are interested in him will be watching him very closely this season to see how he continues to develop before being certain if they will throw their hat in the ring to try and sign him on elite player contract money.
The pressure on him to perform at an elite level is immense based on this expectation and the rumoured money he can earn, it can go one way or another for him this season, he either thrives on the expectation or could possibly crumble because of it.
I want him to remain a Wests Tigers long term as much as anyone and I truly believe he will stay if we produce much improved results in 2025 and his own form contributes, however at this point of time it would be foolish to rush in and offer him anywhere near 1 million dollars per season that I’m guessing his manager is telling him he will get.
IF he goes from strength to strength and plays an integral part in Wests Tigers being in or very close to the top 8 by the halfway mark of season 2025, then we would have to consider offering him somewhere close to a million dollars per season on a long term deal.

Sorry can’t agree… Dylan Brown is not in elite territory.

 

[weststigers]

Crack down on
Play the balls.... No more rolling it and stepping over

Been there. Done that

Have neve been happy when receiving a penalty for this infringement and utterly spewing when our team gives one away.

Would rather the ref sent them back to play the ball with their foot than have some penalty attached. The stop in momentum by having to go back is penalty enough.

I'm not against playing the ball properly, but handing over possession is too harsh.

 

[Tiger-ferret]

Have neve been happy when receiving a penalty for this infringement and utterly spewing when our team gives one away.

Would rather the ref sent them back to play the ball with their foot than have some penalty attached. The stop in momentum by having to go back is penalty enough.

I'm not against playing the ball properly, but handing over possession is too harsh.

Don’t mind that idea 👌🏻. Similar to if you pass it after they’ve called held. No longer a penalty.

 

[Lestronge]

And what data/tape would they have on the Luai/Galvin combination to make these plans?

Do you not believe Galvin will play a different role this year?

Man if you don’t think there’s going to be a downturn in Galvins performances , then I don’t know what to tell you . I’m not saying it will be 6 weeks , a season , or like Tim smith or Mortimer junior a one year wonder … I’m not saying any of that , it’s just inevitable there will be a downturning performance , in which Galvin and the club will have to counter . I mean we saw it really , well the beginnings of it , at the end of last year .
Im not going to fanboy a 19 year old .hes a prodigy to be sure , and i hope he can lead us to glory , but there’s a reason nearly every player suffers from the dreaded “second year syndrome” . The best ones just only suffer from it for a few games , and move forward … the worst ones , well I just mentioned a couple .

 

[supercoach]

Man if you don’t think there’s going to be a downturn in Galvins performances , then I don’t know what to tell you . I’m not saying it will be 6 weeks , a season , or like Tim smith or Mortimer junior a one year wonder … I’m not saying any of that , it’s just inevitable there will be a downturning performance , in which Galvin and the club will have to counter . I mean we saw it really , well the beginnings of it , at the end of last year .
Im not going to fanboy a 19 year old .hes a prodigy to be sure , and i hope he can lead us to glory , but there’s a reason nearly every player suffers from the dreaded “second year syndrome” . The best ones just only suffer from it for a few games , and move forward … the worst ones , well I just mentioned a couple .

Second year syndrome is a real issue with most young players. Although you would think Galvin has a chance of sidestepping it as it would appear he will be playing in a way better side.

The key for Galvin will be not over playing his hand and knowing when to do his stuff. Anyway we will soon know

 

[Tito Santana]

Man if you don’t think there’s going to be a downturn in Galvins performances , then I don’t know what to tell you . I’m not saying it will be 6 weeks , a season , or like Tim smith or Mortimer junior a one year wonder … I’m not saying any of that , it’s just inevitable there will be a downturning performance , in which Galvin and the club will have to counter . I mean we saw it really , well the beginnings of it , at the end of last year .
Im not going to fanboy a 19 year old .hes a prodigy to be sure , and i hope he can lead us to glory , but there’s a reason nearly every player suffers from the dreaded “second year syndrome” . The best ones just only suffer from it for a few games , and move forward … the worst ones , well I just mentioned a couple .

Mortimer was always shit. Jumped on the coats tails of his dad or grand dad’s coat tails.