Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Red88_Tiger]

We just signed may as a backup winger/centre
A few need to leave to free up spots before signing another
Short on forward depth
Phins can keep junior

 

[Odessa]

His biggest problem is catching the ball … seems a fundamental flaw

How did he play fullback in Canberra ?

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

The weekly Weidler crack at the WT is in. No agenda, yeah right!

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/wi...eam-this-is-what-he-said-20250613-p5m7bd.html

Luai’s Tigers deal back in the spotlight​

On the eve of Jarome Luai’s biggest game of the year, a fresh squabble has broken out behind the scenes about the nature of his five-year contract with the Wests Tigers.

Luai’s deal has been in the news throughout the Galvin saga because it contains exit clauses that allow him to leave the club at the end of next season. The origin of those clauses has been raised in recent days in the News Corp press.

It has been suggested that during early negotiations with Luai, the previous Tigers management was open to his contract containing clauses that would allow him to leave after every year of the deal.

Tigers chief executive Shane Richardsoninferred that he had managed to get the Luai deal over the line in the face of poor negotiations led by former CEO Justin Pascoe. However, some digging reveals Pascoe actually refused to consider any clauses in the Luai deal when he was negotiating it.

There was a request for clauses at a meeting between Pascoe, Luai, his management and Benji Marshall at the coach’s home. But it was never an option Pascoe was willing to entertain.

Pascoe was eventually removed from his Tigers position and Richardson got past the Bulldogs to secure Luai for an amount significantly higher than the one the old administration had been prepared to offer.

Luai, who only arrived at Concord at the end of last year, has not indicated any desire to exit his contract early, but he has the option.

What is curious is the club’s interest in veteran Broncos halfback Adam Reynolds, which we first revealed some weeks ago. Part of the appeal in joining the Tigers for Luai was the opportunity to play No.7 and be the main man. It’s something he’s more than capable of doing.

It’s all a long way from Marshall’s initial plans for the Tigers playmakers, which revolved around a halves combination of Galvin and Bud Sullivan, with Latu Fainu the wildcard.

A lot has happened since then, obviously. Not least the latest manoeuvring to present a favourable version of events to the public.

 

[Odessa]

We don’t need him

What would be the minimum we could get him for till the end of year ?

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

SMH Weidler column​

May: ‘I will be judged on my actions’​

Two hours with Taylan May are not enough to provide an accurate account of his hopes of making it back to the big time.

I can only judge the former Panther on his actions. Five weeks in rehab is no walk in the park. Two weeks in a psych ward, where he mixed with people who tried to take their own lives in front of him, is heavy-duty.

It’s the kind of stuff you only do if you know you need help and are willing to take steps towards becoming a better person.

“I know it’s not a cure and I know I will be judged on my actions,” he said.

Clearly, the Wests Tigers know there is more to May than just a talented footballer. Before his stint in hospital, he had a meeting with the Tigers – and it went badly. May told me about it, and it may just have been the catalyst for his decision to get help.

He was suicidal. He didn’t like the person he was. He knew he needed to change for himself, his wife and his kids. He wants to set them up and he wants to be present. He wants to be a decent husband. He knows what people say and he knows some will never change what they think of him. He doesn’t expect one drop of sympathy.

But he must have done something to change the Tigers’ minds. They were not going to sign him with Issac Moses’s money, but a few weeks later – and after some serious interest from Wayne Bennett at the Rabbitohs – they have jumped on board, signing him on a train-and-trial deal.

He is sure to need ongoing work and treatment and will need to earn the club’s trust off the field more than on it.

The key is the name tattooed on his neck. It’s both his burden and his pride. He has been given a dream opportunity to play alongside his brother, Terrell May. It’s his chance to achieve his goal of being the best in his position in the game. The ability is there – now it’s time to see if his application and attitude can match his gifts.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

I am with you 100%. Anyone with that build, that height, that pace, that tackle breaking ability could exceed in the NRL. He is unlucky he is behind two good wingers at Redcliffe, but he would start for alot of teams. He is different to Turuva and Skelton, but definitely not worse, if anything a higher ceiling.

I would not go for him, as we have too many other problems to sort than to spend decent money on another winger. I think wingers you can cover with stop gap players etc if needed (EG - Montoya at Dogs), and I still don't think he comes back that cheap. Until we sort out 3-4 forwards, but otherwise definitely

Agreed. If he is available prior to 30 Jun that is an incentive in itself. If the Dolphins have trouble moving him on, they will need to subsidise his move

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Assuming were talking Duffy ex Melbourne and Saints?? player...
WHY?

Look he did alright when he played. But meh.

Duffy is the ex Aust Schools half at the Cowboys. You may be thinking of Dufty now in the UK?

 

[Tom Shines]

How did he play fullback in Canberra ?

Not very well I’m guessing …

More importantly…how is he playing now in the Q Cup?

 

[Curly_Tiger]

I think the bigger news from that Reynolds snippet is that ex-Wests coach Ben Gardiner has gotten the Bears job. Pretty sure he'll be doing all the coaching, Mal will just manage egos.

Makes Ben Gardiner, Andrew Webster, Ivan Cleary, Todd Payten and Michael Maguire as ex-Tigers employees from past 10 years now all current NRL head coaches.

All hardened in the crucible of coaching the Wests Tigers
Pressure makes diamonds ……… and bursts pipes 💦

 

[pawsandclaws1]

How did he play fullback in Canberra ?

He played both rugby and rugby League in juniors in the ACT from St Edmunds College.

 

[Tom Shines]

The weekly Weidler crack at the WT is in. No agenda, yeah right!

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/wi...eam-this-is-what-he-said-20250613-p5m7bd.html

Luai’s Tigers deal back in the spotlight​

On the eve of Jarome Luai’s biggest game of the year, a fresh squabble has broken out behind the scenes about the nature of his five-year contract with the Wests Tigers.

Luai’s deal has been in the news throughout the Galvin saga because it contains exit clauses that allow him to leave the club at the end of next season. The origin of those clauses has been raised in recent days in the News Corp press.

It has been suggested that during early negotiations with Luai, the previous Tigers management was open to his contract containing clauses that would allow him to leave after every year of the deal.

Tigers chief executive Shane Richardsoninferred that he had managed to get the Luai deal over the line in the face of poor negotiations led by former CEO Justin Pascoe. However, some digging reveals Pascoe actually refused to consider any clauses in the Luai deal when he was negotiating it.

There was a request for clauses at a meeting between Pascoe, Luai, his management and Benji Marshall at the coach’s home. But it was never an option Pascoe was willing to entertain.

Pascoe was eventually removed from his Tigers position and Richardson got past the Bulldogs to secure Luai for an amount significantly higher than the one the old administration had been prepared to offer.

Luai, who only arrived at Concord at the end of last year, has not indicated any desire to exit his contract early, but he has the option.

What is curious is the club’s interest in veteran Broncos halfback Adam Reynolds, which we first revealed some weeks ago. Part of the appeal in joining the Tigers for Luai was the opportunity to play No.7 and be the main man. It’s something he’s more than capable of doing.

It’s all a long way from Marshall’s initial plans for the Tigers playmakers, which revolved around a halves combination of Galvin and Bud Sullivan, with Latu Fainu the wildcard.

A lot has happened since then, obviously. Not least the latest manoeuvring to present a favourable version of events to the public.

My recollections of some of these things are a little different…

What is the exact quote where Richo “inferred” that Richo got the deal wih Luai over the line in the face of poor prior negotiating from Pascoe ?

I also think if anything Luai has shown a favouritism for Latu as his half partner over the others mentioned …

I do agree though that the pursuit and the size of the offer to Reynolds is confusing …and they we’re lucky it was turned down

 

[Odessa]

He played both rugby and rugby League in juniors in the ACT from St Edmunds College.

I would offer him minimum for the rest of the year with a club option on him for next year injuries always happens

 

[pawsandclaws1]

I would offer him minimum for the rest of the year with a club option on him for next year injuries always happens

It's all about his price but if we can pick him up for the remainder of the year and have the Dolphins subsidise his contract, he would be excellent depth for centre/wing.

 

[Odessa]

He played both rugby and rugby League in juniors in the ACT from St Edmunds College.

But like I have said previously good players look like superstars at the Tigers because we don't have enough quality in the 17

ONly 18 months two years ago the people on Fox were wetting the bed over him talking him up and Parramatta was after him

 

[Tom Shines]

It's all about his price but if we can pick him up for the remainder of the year and have the Dolphins subsidise his contract, he would be excellent depth for centre/wing.

He is signed for three years …so unless they are just loaning him to us this is unlikely to happen..

 

[Tom Shines]

But like I have said previously good players look like superstars at the Tigers because we don't have enough quality in the 17

ONly 18 months two years ago the people on Fox were wetting the bed over him talking him up and Parramatta was after him

Hasn’t played first grade since

 

[pawsandclaws1]

He is signed for three years …so unless they are just loaning him to us this is unlikely to happen..

It sounds as though they are motivated to move him on. How motivated is the question.

 

[Tom Shines]

It sounds as though they are motivated to move him on. How motivated is the question.

Extremely motivated ..but no one wants him looks like .. they are desperate and have no spots left in their Top 30 and a lot of long term injuries …

His current length of contract is the problem with two years remaining after this year … it’s a long gamble to take on a guy not playing well,,,

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Extremely motivated ..but no one wants him looks like .. they are desperate and have no spots left in their Top 30 and a lot of long term injuries …

His current length of contract is the problem with two years remaining after this year … it’s a long gamble to take on a guy not playing well,,,

Does motivated include subsidising his contract for the remainder of his contract?

And the other issue which comes to mind, what forward can the Dolphins pick up for mid-year? Is it someone WTs should be looking at?

 

[Lestronge]

The weekly Weidler crack at the WT is in. No agenda, yeah right!

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/wi...eam-this-is-what-he-said-20250613-p5m7bd.html

Luai’s Tigers deal back in the spotlight​

On the eve of Jarome Luai’s biggest game of the year, a fresh squabble has broken out behind the scenes about the nature of his five-year contract with the Wests Tigers.

Luai’s deal has been in the news throughout the Galvin saga because it contains exit clauses that allow him to leave the club at the end of next season. The origin of those clauses has been raised in recent days in the News Corp press.

It has been suggested that during early negotiations with Luai, the previous Tigers management was open to his contract containing clauses that would allow him to leave after every year of the deal.

Tigers chief executive Shane Richardsoninferred that he had managed to get the Luai deal over the line in the face of poor negotiations led by former CEO Justin Pascoe. However, some digging reveals Pascoe actually refused to consider any clauses in the Luai deal when he was negotiating it.

There was a request for clauses at a meeting between Pascoe, Luai, his management and Benji Marshall at the coach’s home. But it was never an option Pascoe was willing to entertain.

Pascoe was eventually removed from his Tigers position and Richardson got past the Bulldogs to secure Luai for an amount significantly higher than the one the old administration had been prepared to offer.

Luai, who only arrived at Concord at the end of last year, has not indicated any desire to exit his contract early, but he has the option.

What is curious is the club’s interest in veteran Broncos halfback Adam Reynolds, which we first revealed some weeks ago. Part of the appeal in joining the Tigers for Luai was the opportunity to play No.7 and be the main man. It’s something he’s more than capable of doing.

It’s all a long way from Marshall’s initial plans for the Tigers playmakers, which revolved around a halves combination of Galvin and Bud Sullivan, with Latu Fainu the wildcard.

A lot has happened since then, obviously. Not least the latest manoeuvring to present a favourable version of events to the public.

There’s no actual story there ? What’s the point of that article ? He says there’s things going on , but to what extent and then he brings up Galvin and Sullivan ? WTF …. The bulldogs once thought thier halves were Burton and Sexton … things change … this is Gus Gould bullshit spin IMO . To try and shift the narrative away from how much of dickhead his 19 year old star is . When everyone knows he is a dickhead .
Is it about Richo ? Is that the target saying Richo is the one who put the clauses in ? I have zero idea what’s the point of repeating something that everyone knew a year ago …