Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion
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jrtiger
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or is Richardson applying the theoretical blowtorch to force someone he wants out of Red Hill...
pawsandclaws1
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Yep.
Tom Shines
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Dangerous game if he doesn’t really want Reynolds
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Wests Tigers have signed Taylan May for the remainder of this season and are heaping pressure on Brisbane to reach a deal for Adam Reynolds as they wait in the wings with a contract for the Broncos playmaker.
The Tigers finalised a train-and-trial contract with May on Tuesday morning as they prepare to unite the former Penrith back with his brother Terrell for at least the remainder of this season.
In the background, the Tigers also remain in the mix for Reynolds as they look to poach the 34-year-old from the Broncos next season.
Brisbane have been locked in talks with Reynolds over a one-year extension but the Tigers have made their interest known and it is understood they have tabled a more lucrative deal as they look to lure him back to Sydney.
It is understood that Reynolds could make a call as early as this week. May, meanwhile, completed a medical at the Tigers on Monday before signing on the dotted line with the club on Tuesday morning.
The Samoan international has been without a club since parting ways with Penrith last year after being charged over domestic violence allegations.
The charges were withdrawn three months ago and May has since spent time in a mental health facility undergoing treatment.
The Tigers had a long-standing interest in the 22-year-old. Chief executive Shane Richardson met May when the charges were first withdrawn, prior to the outside back checking himself in for treatment.
The talks resumed recently after he checked out of the mental health facility. Souths coach Wayne Bennett also showed an interest in May and he was given a tour of the club’s Heffron Park headquarters.
However, the Tigers have won the battle to secure his signature.
The Tigers finalised a train-and-trial contract with May on Tuesday morning as they prepare to unite the former Penrith back with his brother Terrell for at least the remainder of this season.
In the background, the Tigers also remain in the mix for Reynolds as they look to poach the 34-year-old from the Broncos next season.
Brisbane have been locked in talks with Reynolds over a one-year extension but the Tigers have made their interest known and it is understood they have tabled a more lucrative deal as they look to lure him back to Sydney.
It is understood that Reynolds could make a call as early as this week. May, meanwhile, completed a medical at the Tigers on Monday before signing on the dotted line with the club on Tuesday morning.
The Samoan international has been without a club since parting ways with Penrith last year after being charged over domestic violence allegations.
The charges were withdrawn three months ago and May has since spent time in a mental health facility undergoing treatment.
The Tigers had a long-standing interest in the 22-year-old. Chief executive Shane Richardson met May when the charges were first withdrawn, prior to the outside back checking himself in for treatment.
The talks resumed recently after he checked out of the mental health facility. Souths coach Wayne Bennett also showed an interest in May and he was given a tour of the club’s Heffron Park headquarters.
However, the Tigers have won the battle to secure his signature.
Odessa
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Would not touch Reynolds very mixed bag this season behind that amazing pack and missing half the time with injuries
jrtiger
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I get the concerns about his age, but this stuff about his injury history makes zero sense to me.
he has played in every. single. game. this. year. for. Brisbane.
jrtiger
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why's that?
Tom Shines
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Mixed results …not when he played us… he killed them …
But having said that … I would prefer they head in another direction
GNR4LIFE
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I’d rather Ben Hunt personally.
Tom Shines
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I’m not sure if I understand you correctly ….
Are you saying that WT are going after Reynolds to make Brisbane pay him more so they release another player we might want ?
What if Brisbane don’t chase Reynolds and he then accepts the WT offer ?
jrtiger
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I'm not saying it's absolutely the case, but it certainly could be. Brisbane are in massive strife. Lockyer already said they're desperate to keep Reynolds but it will mean that sacrifices will have to be made elsewhere.
if it's simply verbal and no formal contract has been presented we can do what we like.
Tom Shines
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Reynolds is managed by Enriched - Richo’s sons agency…. Would suggest the interest is genuine
Ron Brodrick's Spirit
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A couple of the unheralded depth signings could turn out to be hidden gems.
I've been impressed by both Tu'itupou and Mapapalangi.
Well done Richo.
I've been impressed by both Tu'itupou and Mapapalangi.
Well done Richo.
jrtiger
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or not genuine at all and Richo Jr is trying to extract every available dollar from Brisbane possible.
Why are we chasing Reynolds FFS 🤦
I’ve got a feeling we might be ideally looking at having a crack at signing Mikey Lewis to play 6, provide a top class running game with plenty of speed as well as having a competent kicking game and a good quality goal kicker.
If this happens we would need to persue playing Latu Fainu as our 13.
If this happened I think it would be a great option if all players including Latu were aboard with the idea.
I know Mikey Lewis is under contract for a few more years, but it wouldn’t be the first time a player got out of his Super League contract for an NRL opportunity.
Maybe we could send them Bud Sullivan as compensation 😂
Tom Shines
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I doubt Reynolds will be impressed by that !
jrtiger
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unimpressed by the fact that his management is doing the right thing by him in maximising his earning capacity? right.
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