Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

I have reconsidered KPP since reading that Bullemore is managed by Moses, maybe all he needs is a fresh start and some new found Tigers spirit.

On that topic, I am so disappointed by the crap that has pervaded our club in the last few weeks. I had been feeling really excited by what I thought was a new culture building, driven by and around our fresh recruits. At last a competitive, winning attitude and an upbeat team mentality- a squad that were hungry for success. I was a ‘believer’ - WAS, but now I’m not so sure.
Now I’m beginning to sense the same shit “Tigers of old” vibe starting to sneak back in. This media storm has disconnected our group and we need to find and focus on what we were developing before otherwise we’ll be back on the bottom in a flash.
 
Buttface said:
Have they got a young half coming through or will they be making from for a DCE retirement plan?
With Reynolds age and niggles maybe he should give it away soon.

I think I remember reading on here years ago, that Adam was our jr who got injured and then we prioritised Brooks and didn’t resign Adam after his injury, so he went to souths? Do you know much about that Paws, or is that just not true?
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They are absolutely stacked mate!
Coby Black, with Madden in filler role for the meantime.
Though in the short term you’d expect Mam to return and Hunt to partner him.
I wouldn’t be surprised to see Reynolds go to the Titans, Dolphins or Dogs if he returns to Sydney.
 
Buttface said:
Have they got a young half coming through or will they be making from for a DCE retirement plan?
With Reynolds age and niggles maybe he should give it away soon.

I think I remember reading on here years ago, that Adam was our jr who got injured and then we prioritised Brooks and didn’t resign Adam after his injury, so he went to souths? Do you know much about that Paws, or is that just not true?
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Second part. That was Illias, Reynolds debuted earlier then Brooks and was SSTID.
 
Buttface said:
I hate advertising how good our juniors are. Do the DT do this with other teams.

Anyway thanks for posting it.

Any of those young blokes young reckon will actually make it?
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A lot of these young guys are rated highly none moreso than Haemasi Makasini & Jared Haywood and Christian Taupau-Moors & Pheonix Godinet.

I'm also a big fan of young fullbacks Riley Oitmann, Tino Tavana & Logan Brookes as well as the Taotua twins (Max & Mitch).

One player not mentioned and has been unsighted since the trials is Flegg middle Jekope Sovau (Api's cousin), heaps of power, skill, leg speed & upside.
 
Buttface said:
Have they got a young half coming through or will they be making from for a DCE retirement plan?
With Reynolds age and niggles maybe he should give it away soon.

I think I remember reading on here years ago, that Adam was our jr who got injured and then we prioritised Brooks and didn’t resign Adam after his injury, so he went to souths? Do you know much about that Paws, or is that just not true?
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Reynolds would know when his body has had enough. Richardson would also be well aware due to their time together at Souths. I believe Reynolds was always a Souths player.
 
pawsandclaws1 said:
Is there sufficient talent for expansion - good MSN article with Braith Anasta

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All that will happen is what always does. The teams that have the junior bases. Tigers, Dragons, Penrith, Parra any other club with a huge junior footprint will be used to supply the new teams until they get their set ups going. Problem is if in setting up a team the new teams admins switch on to the fact they can just cherry pick the juniors they want from other clubs development pathways, then the millions each year required for their own systems they can relocate to other parts of the setup. Hypothetically if we just cherry picked what we wanted we wouldn't need to spend more than 2 million a year in our junior systems, we could use that money for other things. Whether it's good for long term success or not I think depends on who's running the joint. We neglected it under the old regime and we were a disaster. Under Richo it could work cause he knows what he's doing. I don't think it's fair imo. I think before any team is included it should be mandatory they have a pathway system up and running for 3 - 5 prior to being granted an N.R.L license to compete in reserve grade and the lower comps, so clubs like us who spend the cash on junior development arnt unfairly disadvantaged. I understand we recieve more t.v money as there's more games broadcast, but money doesn't run out on the pitch to win football games and at the end of the day when you break it all down it's all about wins and losses.
 
BlackWhiteGold said:
A lot of these young guys are rated highly none moreso than Haemasi Makasini & Jared Haywood and Christian Taupau-Moors & Pheonix Godinet.

I'm also a big fan of young fullbacks Riley Oitmann, Tino Tavana & Logan Brookes as well as the Taotua twins (Max & Mitch).

One player not mentioned and has been unsighted since the trials is Flegg middle Jekope Sovau (Api's cousin), heaps of power, skill, leg speed & upside.
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Is Haywood as good as TDS at the same age?

And Jekope, when ya say middle, ya mean prop, or is it not clear yet?
 
pawsandclaws1 said:
No. The player market is tight now, wait until the new teams start recruiting. We need to lock down our quality juniors we produce through both junior districts.
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Someone needs to have a quiet word with TDS and remind him about how Harry Grant played reserves for 2 years after debuting in grade waiting for Cam Smith to retire. I get that he is ambitious but Api is by far our best option to play hooker for us. I don’t get the entitlement myself.
If he is close to Galvin and considering moving on as he feels the team is breaking up a little i get that, but we should be signing both as a priority. Api and TDS. He is 19 for peats sake.
Comparable Hookers that ended up becoming first choice players in there team.
Robson, Cowboys run on debut at 21
Brailey, Sharks run on debut at 21
Mahoney, Eels run on debut at 21
Egan, Warriors run on debut at 22
Momeselous, Rabbitohs run on debut at 24
Grant, Tigers run on debut at 22
 
hodgo said:
Could we be willing to let tds go knowing Haywood is the potential future?
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There's no need. They're both very young. Api has like 2-3 years left and will also get injured at times. There is space enough for all of them to share. Api is playing too many minutes atm I reckon. He should be around 50 minutes rather than 60 he has played the last few weeks.
 

Needaname said:
Someone needs to have a quiet word with TDS and remind him about how Harry Grant played reserves for 2 years after debuting in grade waiting for Cam Smith to retire. I get that he is ambitious but Api is by far our best option to play hooker for us. I don’t get the entitlement myself.
If he is close to Galvin and considering moving on as he feels the team is breaking up a little i get that, but we should be signing both as a priority. Api and TDS. He is 19 for peats sake.
Comparable Hookers that ended up becoming first choice players in there team.
Robson, Cowboys run on debut at 21
Brailey, Sharks run on debut at 21
Mahoney, Eels run on debut at 21
Egan, Warriors run on debut at 22
Momeselous, Rabbitohs run on debut at 24
Grant, Tigers run on debut at 22
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I watched him being interviewed about the new sports high school at Campbelltown. He came across as a levelheaded and humble young man. He appeared committed to WTs. Serving your apprenticeship under one of the best, if not the best, hookers in the NRL is an excellent plan for success.
 
Needaname said:
Someone needs to have a quiet word with TDS and remind him about how Harry Grant played reserves for 2 years after debuting in grade waiting for Cam Smith to retire. I get that he is ambitious but Api is by far our best option to play hooker for us. I don’t get the entitlement myself.
If he is close to Galvin and considering moving on as he feels the team is breaking up a little i get that, but we should be signing both as a priority. Api and TDS. He is 19 for peats sake.
Comparable Hookers that ended up becoming first choice players in there team.
Robson, Cowboys run on debut at 21
Brailey, Sharks run on debut at 21
Mahoney, Eels run on debut at 21
Egan, Warriors run on debut at 22
Momeselous, Rabbitohs run on debut at 24
Grant, Tigers run on debut at 22
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Yes but this for 2027 - he will be 22 and if Api resigns for 2 more years he will be 24 -25 before he is the starting hooker
 
weststigerman said:
They’re different styles of players but I think TDS is significantly ahead of Haywood.

I wouldn’t fall into the trap of letting TDS go because we have Haywood if we have a choice.
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I’m not so sure about that.
I’ve followed Da Silva’s career since his Harold Matthews days, so I’m as happy as anyone that he’s progressed to the player he is now, but my question is what is his current t value and what will he be worth from 2027 onwards ?
He is tough, very fit and very quick off the mark, but he has never really had deception in his passing game and although his defence is improving, he is still a lightweight in the middle and doesn’t exactly whack the opposing ball runners when he is defending.
I couldn’t pay him a more than 400k maximum at the moment and I think its likely he’s looking for a lot more than that.
As for Haywood, he is 2 years younger than Da Silva and looks taller and bigger. Haywood has a bit of deception on his passing game g game and a more confident kicker of the ball in general play.
Similar to Da Silva he is not known as someone who whacks in defence,but being a bigger body I’d say he could end up being a stronger and better defender.
 
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