Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[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.

 

[gregjm87]

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.

Yeah, potentially the surrounding dramas are impacting performance more than the positives of Luai's leadership. Hopefully we see them move past it when Galvin is gone. I'm not saying they can't/won't prove to be fantastic signings (though personally I don't see it in Turuva). Just they have not yet provided any return on investment that can be considered good value.

 

[Demps]

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.

It's not happening
[Sexton or Sandon]

As you know, halves are highly in demand and what they've both shown this year, they'll be on demand.

Neither will be a Tiger.

 

[Dennisspicer1]

Hard thing is players like Sandon won't come if they are not going to know they are starting. If we give him green light he is the 7 we want, then Latu will leave. I think we might need to look at a 'capable' reserve grade option (or just get Jayden Sullivan back)...

So your saying if Galvin would have stayed Latu would have left, so what's the difference, if we were to get Sandon, at least we know his body is up to it.

 

[twentyforty]

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

Yes, articles like that should be on subscription only. 😂

 

[BBTF]

So your saying if Galvin would have stayed Latu would have left, so what's the difference, if we were to get Sandon, at least we know his body is up to it.

Yes, If Galvin had signed a 5 year extension, then Latu would have left. It was stated pretty much by his manager about 2 months ago that Latu had interest but was waiting to see what happened with LG. Had Galvin signed, him and Luai would of both been locked up to about 2029-2030 which would have really blocked Fainu's path.

Lets be real though. Not many clubs run with a "very good" half in their reserve grade sides. The likes of Brad Schneider and Sean O'Sullivan are the type of players you want. Anyone better is seeking a first grade jersey.

 

[Buttface]

Yeah, potentially the surrounding dramas are impacting performance more than the positives of Luai's leadership. Hopefully we see them move past it when Galvin is gone. I'm not saying they can't/won't prove to be fantastic signings (though personally I don't see it in Turuva). Just they have not yet provided any return on investment that can be considered good value.

I’m loving the Claw.
But has to play his best to meet value I do see that.

 

[Tom Shines]

Yep, great Idea. Let's give him to Melbourne like the injury prone Blore who hasn't had an injury in the best part of 2 years since he moved there .....

I’m so tired like you mate ..this past 10 years has been exhausting and I’m not getting any younger ..

There is no bigger critic here then me in respect of moving on Blore…but he was @BAGNF05 original plasticine man… although he was unluckily doing acl’s and not having dodgy hamstrings at 19 which I see as quite different injury types …Like I said ….they will need to pivot elsewhere if they bring Latu back this year and he gets injured again…Im hoping this is not the case as Latu seems to have some talent if he can stay on the field … but as they say, the best ability is availability…

 

[Tired Tiger]

Hell come good, he is 19 still growing into his body.

He has the right attitude which is a good start, we just need to be patient with him.

He needs long minutes, don't think being the 14 helped his development.

Just need to stay the course and not throw our toys out of the cot when he has a set back.

 

[Tom Shines]

Just need to stay the course and not throw our toys out of the cot when he has his fifth set back.

Fixed

 

[Dennisspicer1]

Let me guess: Weidler will get an exclusive first chat to Galvin…

Galvin is so strong 🤮

And certain people are saying Benji promoted him to early into the top grade,
But now it's OK to say we have cost him a SOO spot.
What a joke.

 

[Tigerwould]

What’s the current contract situation with David Fifita?

 

[Sully]

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"

They also have an article on Taylan May and his MAY neck tattoo and have quotes like “it’s my family name “ and only took two hours…..
We must have such a profile that even tattoos make MSN.

 

[boonboon]

To me it would be good to sign Tyron May and Glover.

Gives us options without putting anyone out

 

[1eyedmel]

I
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.

Didn't we announce signings in the women's comp.

 

[gregjm87]

I’m loving the Claw.
But has to play his best to meet value I do see that.

Easy player to like. Plays with a lot of emotion. Puts his hand up for tough carries. Good finisher who gets low and physical to cross the line. I do see the qualities.

But I also see:
That emotion has resulted in poor discipline at times. His backfield work is overstated as his carries are rarely impactful. He only has the one option as a finisher to get low. He doesn't have the acrobatics of other wingers. Defenders know he can only beat them one way.
Add in the generally poor defence and at times poor kick defusal.

 

[clontarfkid]

Yep. I’d have Sexton or Sandon Smith on standby for 26’ just in case he can’t get his body right.

Shld be negotiating rite now for contingency plan
Ridiculous that Easts have juniors overflowing,and we have very little

 

[Tucker]

Yeah, potentially the surrounding dramas are impacting performance more than the positives of Luai's leadership. Hopefully we see them move past it when Galvin is gone. I'm not saying they can't/won't prove to be fantastic signings (though personally I don't see it in Turuva). Just they have not yet provided any return on investment that can be considered good value.

Why dont you see it in Turuva?
I can think of one or two quiet games he had and one disaster (Melbourne rd9). The rest of the time he has been quite strong I think.
His stats:

• 6th comp wide for Top try scorer with 9
• 13th comp wide for Linebreaks with 9
• His PCMs are within 100m of May's and 60m of Pole's
• He is second in the club for Tackle breaks behind May
• 44th comp wide for most runs
• 37th comp wide for most meters

He needs to work on kick defusal defence and kick return involvement but apart from that, he is one of the better performed wingers in the comp so far.

 

[liltiger]

This article is bizarre, written as though Galvin had some claim to SOO selection and that he is the victim.

Wests Tigers contract saga costs Lachie Galvin early taste of State of Origin​

MSN

Funny cause I thought Benji couldn't help build his game and develop him properly. 🤣

 

[Dennisspicer1]

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.

Yes, drop big coin on Smith but why waste money on Sexton.