Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Demps]

Both their clubs are looking at other players to fill their positions. And we are short a guy in the halves. Be silly not to entertain it.

We sign either of them, we lose Latu.

Neither are back ups and both would walk into a starting role on decent coin.

We need a reasonable price back up in the likes of Tyrone May or Dion Teaupa.... or as rumoured, Jonah Glover [Dragons NSW cup]

I also think Krystian Mapapalangi could be an option for 6 but is more suited to centre.

We also need to strengthen other areas which we won't be able to do if we drop big coin on Sexton or Sandon.

 

[hank37w]

Through it all, the club will have a lot of money to spend and will end up with some decent or better players.

Really?

I guess that remains to be seen, but his 2 or 3 good players from outside our system in the next 2-3 weeks is running a little behind schedule.

Like many others on here I am beginning to wonder if it's going to happen or if it's all bravado just like, "he is still contracted for the next 18 months, yada yada."

Still hoping things sorts themselves out and some good news is coming soon.

 

[BAGNF05]

We sign either of them, we lose Latu.

Neither are back ups and both would walk into a starting role on decent coin.

We need a reasonable price back up in the likes of Tyrone May or Dion Teaupa.... or as rumoured, Jonah Glover [Dragons NSW cup]

I also think Krystian Mapapalangi could be an option for 6 but is more suited to centre.

We also need to strengthen other areas which we won't be able to do if we drop big coin on Sexton or Sandon.

My thinking involves Latu playing out this year and the decision comes later on, but you start the process behind the scenes. Latu can’t be considered a probable starting half in 26’ in my mind. There’s just not enough on tape.

 

[Telltails]

Yeah, so why write such an obvious article?
Strange.

Also an article about Terrell May - it's like we are the only club that people are interested in - which we are not - yet the media is saturated with WTs related "stories"

 

[Demps]

My thinking involves Latu playing out this year and the decision comes later on, but you start the process behind the scenes. Latu can’t be considered a probable starting half in 26’ in my mind. There’s just not enough on tape.

if this lad can get his body right and string the games together, he isn't giving the jersey up.

I hear what you're saying though.
But how much do you think Sandon or Sexton will command $$ ?

We spent 500k on Bud [who knows how much of that we will have to wear]
500k on Latu
1.something on Jarome.

I'd personally value Sandon and Sexton, at least 500k but I'm sure clubs would be willing to pay more... we ain't getting either. We need to prioritise funds elsewhere.

 

[BAGNF05]

if this lad can get his body right and string the games together, he isn't giving the jersey up.

I hear what you're saying though.
But how much do you think Sandon or Sexton will command $$ ?

We spent 500k on Bud [who knows how much of that we will have to wear]
500k on Latu
1.something on Jarome.

I'd personally value Sandon and Sexton, at least 500k but I'm sure clubs would be willing to pay more... we ain't getting either. We need to prioritise funds elsewhere.

If we were willing to pay Lachie 1. something then a solid foil for Luai at around 700 shouldn’t hurt too much. That’s all I’d pay either of them.

 

[hank37w]

I did that and it didn’t help….

I prefer John 11: 35 to describe the situation

Yeah, I'm weeping at the moment too.

 

[hank37w]

How do they keep these guys happy to play in some anonymous league. The skeptic in me says they are still dodgy af.

A speed boat in everyone's driveway.

 

[hank37w]

Lol, at this stage I’d welcome Paul Momorovski back from retirement, at least he can tackle!

Yeah that's right, that's the guy they were talking about, either him or that Joey what's his name fella that still has a brother playing at St.George.

 

[rihannafan1]

It could be a subtle reminder to the club that he too could request for a release Lachie Galvin style if they do not respect his wishes and sign his brothers who have both indicated they would like to wear Wests Tigers colours and play alongside Terrell.
If the price is right and they they are keen, I cannot seee what the problem is ?

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Really?

I guess that remains to be seen, but his 2 or 3 good players from outside our system in the next 2-3 weeks is running a little behind schedule.

Like many others on here I am beginning to wonder if it's going to happen or if it's all bravado just like, "he is still contracted for the next 18 months, yada yada."

Still hoping things sorts themselves out and some good news is coming soon.

I think people are a little fixated on Richo's 2-3 players comment. It was a stupid thing to say since he hasn't been able to back it up but he hasn't done a lot wrong in his time here so I'll forgive him of that. One, KPP, will be revealed soon. After paying more attention to him in the past fortnight he's a defo a first grader and an upgrade on Seyfarth like a million people have already said.

We'll definitely sign players.

The bigger issues are coaching and overall club development. We aren't winning a comp with Benji anytime soon. And the pathways are a mess. Richo has openly talked about doing more with less staff but that is not working for our pathways, to this point. Very early days but I just don't see a system across the grades.

 

[hank37w]

No no

That’s sad. Imagine falling that far that he’s working the checkout.

I know you are only joking, everyone knows he doesn't need the money.

He still has the first dollar he ever made. 🤣

 

[hank37w]

Turuva $450K and without Luai May was gone to the Dogs

I thought he was only here because he loves Benji.

 

[hank37w]

Anyone see KPP galloping down the touchline like a gazelle?

only to be eventually brought down and mauled by a predator.

 

[Buttface]

It appears to be the first installment of the Lachlan Galvin image makeover. Further installments to come.

I can’t wait for the story about how tough It was, with lots of backhanded criticism, finishing with how he had to be true to himself and he has a family to support.
Signed off by a giant masthead.

 

[gregjm87]

Turuva $450K and without Luai May was gone to the Dogs

450k about what I'd have expected Turuva to be on. In my opinion that is well overs for an average winger and for what he has performed. His best games that would be a fair price but he has too many poor games/moments to consider that value.
If Luai's biggest achievement for the club after 11 games is that he convinced May to sign with us (assuming thats true) then I think that reflects how little he has delivered on the field.
It does seem he is good for driving standards and helping with the team buying in to the coaching but his actual on field performances aren't that of a $mil+ half.

 

[gregjm87]

Have to say I see things totally different. But each to there own

Fair enough. I'm genuinely curious what you see that says otherwise? Not to be argumentative but to know what you're seeing that I am not.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

We sign either of them, we lose Latu.

Neither are back ups and both would walk into a starting role on decent coin.

We need a reasonable price back up in the likes of Tyrone May or Dion Teaupa.... or as rumoured, Jonah Glover [Dragons NSW cup]

I also think Krystian Mapapalangi could be an option for 6 but is more suited to centre.

We also need to strengthen other areas which we won't be able to do if we drop big coin on Sexton or Sandon.

You're spot on @Demps Latu will be given every opportunity to get his strings right and be our long-term halves partner to Luai.

He is highly regarded internally by staff and team mates including the captains and, if not for an untimely injury and Galvin's fitness markers back in the pre-season of '24, he may well have locked the #6 or #7 away already.

But you are right, we need an injury back-up and one who is NRL ready.

But we are not going to get a Sandon or Sexton because we can't guarantee a starting spot so why would they come here.

I've always said Tyrone May going off some of his quotes in UK media reports recently, is proven NRL and we're probably the only NRL club in the mix. Teapupa is a good call whilst Jonah Glover has upside and is one of the best halfbacks in NSW Cup with skills we lack (long kicking, goal kicking).

The Puru brothers (half, lock) at Sharks may be options too, not sure on their contract status.

 

[supercoach]

Yep it’s a disgraceful spin

Written by the channel nine and Sydney rosters mouth piece. Total garbage of course, but it’s about getting clicks, and any story that bags the Tigers gets clicks. Danny boy is at the bottom of the barrel when it comes to NRL jurnos

 

[Buttface]

450k about what I'd have expected Turuva to be on. In my opinion that is well overs for an average winger and for what he has performed. His best games that would be a fair price but he has too many poor games/moments to consider that value.
If Luai's biggest achievement for the club after 11 games is that he convinced May to sign with us (assuming thats true) then I think that reflects how little he has delivered on the field.
It does seem he is good for driving standards and helping with the team buying in to the coaching but his actual on field performances aren't that of a $mil+ half.

First year together, hopefully after Galvout is gone they can settle back into finding form together to close out the season with some wins. It would be great to go through a full 12 months, a full off season and on season without some kind of Galgate drama.

 

[coivtny]

I know you are only joking, everyone knows he doesn't need the money.

He still has the first dollar he ever made. 🤣

Yes, sadly his money grubbiness led to a breakup with his son Kieran over AFL grand final tickets.