Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Snow Tiger]

Ive always thought he was going, so Im not as fussed as others about him leaving immediately....However, now its getting juicy.
This could be a spectacular stuff up lol.

If it doesn’t work out this year there will be an incredible amount of pressure on both Galvin, Ciraldo and Gould during the offseason.

 

[Tom Shines]

This is what I'm contesting.

I don't think Api staying means he wants to start. Yes, Api right now is a starter and he should be. But that will start to change, part way through 2026 or into the 2027 season. That change will see more and more minutes for TDS.

This is just my assumption of the conversations being had - and, I would hope, that's how they are going down. Otherwise, it'd be mad to be pushing TDS out, unless he's already made that decision.

Wasn’t there a leak a week ago that Api’s manager come out and asked the Tigers what was happening with his extension as he might want to consider other options ( including the Bears )? He may not be happy with a bench role and I assume being paid accordingly … if he is then great

 

[Betterdays22]

Api signs and we lose TDS or Api signs and we somehow keep TDS but lose Hayward. Either way we lose a talented local junior. The alternative is losing Api to hold onto both.

You can spin each scenario in a negative direction, which will happen.

 

[Oldman]

With all this talk about TDS
Has his management at any time asked for a release from his contract ?
Or is this just a reaction from the media and this forum because Galvin has been released.

 

[Tom Shines]

Api signs and we lose TDS or Api signs and we somehow keep TDS but lose Hayward. Either way we lose a talented local junior. The alternative is losing Api to hold onto both.

You can spin each scenario is a negative direction, which will happen.

I don’t really care about the spin …I just want them to get the decision right …It’s a tough call no doubt ..but that’s why CEO’s get the big bucks …

 

[Tom Shines]

With all this talk about TDS
Has his management at any time asked for a release from his contract ?
Or is this just a reaction from the media and this forum because Galvin has been released.

No …we are talking about his extension which he can start negotiating wth other clubs in November…( officially )

 

[cqtiger]

We don’t extend Api and he signs somewhere else and TDS still leaves - can see it happening

 

[weststigers]

As irrelevant as it is to Tallyns circumstances ( why should he care what someone else did ?) …The QLD Origin hooker was behind the goat at the position and was waiting for a spot in the best/second best team in the comp at the time …not the three time wooden spooners .,,

Tallyn will be 22 a month into the 2027 season with likely more than 50 games under his belt … he could have the potential to play 10 years ar the position …of course there is a risk , but what’s the upside of keeping Api for 27 and 28 ? He will be 34 by then ..what are your expectations for him ?

Api is the GOAT. As Gould would say...watch your mouth son

 

[GNR4LIFE]

We don’t extend Api and he signs somewhere else and TDS still leaves - can see it happening

That’s why you make TDS the priority and try to extend him first. Then Api can do Api, as a certain young ego maniac would say.

 

[Tom Shines]

Api is the GOAT. As Gould would say...what your mouth son

I wish he could “referee” games like the other bloke could

 

[Moh]

Wasn’t there a leak a week ago that Api’s manager come out and asked the Tigers what was happening with his extension as he might want to consider other options ( including the Bears )? He may not be happy with a bench role and I assume being paid accordingly … if he is then great

Yah - I dunno, we can guess all day how it will play out.

I just hope my story is the one that eventuates, however unlikely it may seem 😄

 

[Oldman]

No …we are talking about his extension which he can start negotiating wth other clubs in November…( officially )

So correct me if I’m wrong,
Both API & TDS both come off their current contracts at the same time ?

 

[Tom Shines]

We don’t extend Api and he signs somewhere else and TDS still leaves - can see it happening

Maybe get TDS to sign his deal first ? Strange take ..

 

[Tom Shines]

So correct me if I’m wrong,
Both API & TDS both come off their current contracts at the same time ?

Yes ..that is the case …

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Sounds like TDS’ manager is keen to make a deal. It would be a shot in the arm and restore the confidence of the supporters to lock up the second best junior at the club given the last month.

 

[Merlot]

seems to me that both Api n TDS want to be at the club .Its a lot of smoke n mirrors from their managers doing their best to leverage the fact the comp is expanding . Richo will sit them all down for an honest chat ,then work it from there

 

[cqtiger]

Just on the Wests Tigers Life podcast, I used to listen to it a few years ago and Bechara used to swear incessantly so I stopped listening. Now I’m no prude but in a public pod it was ridiculous.

With all this Galvin and Gus stuff going on I listened to a couple of their pods again and Bechara hasn’t sworn once so someone must have had a word. I also enjoy coach Adel’s narrative, quite interesting insights

 

[Tiger-ferret]

With all this talk about TDS
Has his management at any time asked for a release from his contract ?
Or is this just a reaction from the media and this forum because Galvin has been released.

TDS manager has spelt out in media If API extends TDS doesn’t

 

[tigertragic]

As irrelevant as it is to Tallyns circumstances ( why should he care what someone else did ?) …The QLD Origin hooker was behind the goat at the position and was waiting for a spot in the best/second best team in the comp at the time …not the three time wooden spooners .,,

Tallyn will be 22 a month into the 2027 season with likely more than 50 games under his belt … he could have the potential to play 10 years ar the position …of course there is a risk , but what’s the upside of keeping Api for 27 and 28 ? He will be 34 by then ..what are your expectations for him ?

How old was Cameron smith when he retired ? 37 !

 

[weststigers]

I wish he could “referee” games like the other bloke could

Yeah...his only flaw.

But seriously to answer your question, to have to make a call right now is a bit premature on Tallyn 18 months out from his next contract. He just turned 20. He is neither physically ready, nor fit enough to start for us and play 80.

If my hand is being forced at this very moment, I would rather punt on finding a suitable replacement for Api in 2028 with his cap space freed up than going chips in on a long contract with Da Silva before I'd seen the goods.

I take your viewpoint, but it's just how I feel about it.