Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

The Chad said:
I understand what people are saying against the Reynolds chase.

I think it is most likely a case of a player being available that could have improved the team for next season- not necessarily a sign of any lack of confidence in Luai.

We do have a good habit of overcooking things in here if left to our own devices. I think there is a need for a back-up half option, at worst. If that is Sullivan- so be it. Toby Sexton could be interesting. I actually think that Lachlan Ilias could be perfect for that role- good enough to step in if Latu or Luai get hurt/lack form etc.

Speaking of upgrading the squad....he was mentioned a little after Richo's first trip to the UK....but I do see how Curtis Sironen could help as a ballplaying, big unit either at #13 or in the second row. Older now, and wouldn't be counted on as being the primary playmaker...I think he could help. Bailey Sironen also in that utility forward role.
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Have you watched them (Sironens) in Super league. Massive no from me. They would be ok in cup but thats it.
 
jrtiger said:
I like where you're coming from but I probably wouldn't worry too much now about outside backs given Makasini and May will come into the 30 next year, pending the latter's behaviour. you'd think Tuitupou and Mapapalangi may well be given full time contracts as well and I'm hopeful Stainesy re-signs.

we still need to build out the depth chart in the forwards though as you intimated. I'd be looking into the contract situations of Bunty Afoa, Jaiyden Hunt, Mark Nicholls and Billy Burns. proven first graders who will do a job when called upon.
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I also like what the likes of Tu’itupou and Mapapalangi have been doing and if they keep it up I think they should be rewarded with top 30 contracts for 2026.
I’d say we could sign them on the bare minimum top 30 wage which would be advantageous to allow us to spend on other players.
I think we are lacking in back rowers with speed so someone such as Schoupp would be one of the quicker back rowers going around and with the flexibility to play in the backs which is very valuable.
In saying that Billy Burns is also a fleet footed back rower and he too would be a very astute depth signing.
 
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Vicious said:
I also like what the likes of Tu’itupou and Mapapalangi have been doing and if they keep it up I think they should be regarded with top 30 contracts for 2026.
I’d say we could sign them on the bare minimum top 30 wage which would be advantageous for us to allow us to spend on other players.
I think we are lacking in back rowers with speed and so someone such as Schoupp would be one of the quicker back rowers going around and with the flexibility to play in the backs which is very valuable.
In saying that Billy Burns is also a fleet footed back rower, so if we signed someone like him for depth, he too would be a very astute depth signing.
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Haven't watched Schoupp/Burns play much V but if they have some pace and power and have the potential to get anywhere near what Dylan Lucas is doing at the Knights sign one up Richo, that guy has the pace to fit in at centre also.

One thing Sheens got right was the approach to have a player capable of playing 2 positions.
 
Vicious said:
You seem like a very switched on contributor to this form tigahhh, do you think our kicking game this season has been up to scratch ?
I think almost everyone agrees Luai has done some very good things in other areas, particularly his leadership, but he asked to be our 7 and game controller, with that comes the responsibility of a competent above average kicking game and I don’t think that has been delivered up to this point.
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It's hard to tell because everybody was pandering to Galvin. Now he has gone we are starting to see some improvement. The next few months will tell.
 
Kelce68 said:
Why, oh why, after all this time, do we, as Tigers' supporters, still inflate numbers that have been widely reported.

..... Well, I know why, it's to help inflate arguments. We round up when we want to say someone isn't providing value and we round down when we want to indicate a player is good value.

But can we, at the very least, use the numbers that have been widely reported on in the media. I know it's not a perfect system, but at least it's (relatively) consistent.

Luai has been reported as earning approximately $6 over 5 years, which is $1.2 a year. Just about every platform and every outlet has repeated this figure ad nauseum. It's probably our best bet.

I've read posters in the last week use numbers 1.3 and 1.4, which, to the best of our understanding, is inaccurate and inflationary, particularly in discussions about value or perceived value. One or two hundred thousand dollars difference might not mean much in the grand scheme of things, but in discussions of NRL contracts and their value, it can completely warp the conversation.

It ruined any Brooks' discussion for years as his contract's value was used (repeatedly and rightly in many ways) to make a mockery of the club, oftentimes with figures that were inflated to give credence to their argument. And I know he won't be the last. We all make mistakes and until the NRL system makes salaries transparent then we're all playing in the unknowns anyway.

But, at the very least, we should be making every effort possible to be as accurate as possible when talking about our own players, at least.

... In my opinion.
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Did you know Bud Sullivan is on $700k per year ?

I didn’t either …maybe they backdated some money or something

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Gould and Ciraldo helped Bud Sullivan resurrect his career. Now he’s out to wreck their season

Phil Gould has had his fair share of secret meetings. This one resurrected the career of a playmaker who could come back to haunt Canterbury on Sunday.
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Vicious said:
Stats indicate Deine Mariner has gone back to play Qld Cup and proven his class averaging well above 150m gained and plenty of tackle breaks.
With Grant Anderson supposedly joining the Broncos next season, it clearly looks like Mariner is on the outter as long as Madge is in charge,
He’s clearly NRL quality and adds speed we are lacking.
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Mariner and Taylan May in the centres would be great
 
Rock Hopper Steve said:
Recruitment should be aimed at improving the top 17 unless the positions that need attention are near impossible to find approaching a top 30 deadline our you are desperately thin for depth.

Targeting top 17 players creates depth anyway causing more quality duking it out in reserve grade desperate to get back to 1st grade.
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Agreed. Improving the 17 will mean players currently in the 17 will move into Cup and take up those 18-25 roster spots.

The main focus now should be a starting lock. If we can jab a quality starting lock and with KPP arriving we will have Hunt, Sione Fainu, Seyfarth, Twal, Bird, Sukkar and Kit Laulilii all competing for 3 bench spots. The rest will make up players 18-25 along with our backs who likely won't be in the 17 like Staines, Luke Laulilii, Makisini, Mason, Doueihi (May likely to take his starting spot) and Naden. Great competition for spots and guys who can do a job for a few weeks when there are injuries.

I wouldn't mind re-signing Naden, Douiehi and Staines to cheap team friendly one year deals. I'd rather those guys as back ups and taking up roster spots 23-26 rather than untested players we have had in the past.
 
BlackWhiteGold said:
AJ Kepaoa back in NSW Cup with Panthers this week. Warriors have extended another one of their young forwards in Tanner Stowers-Smith. Bryce Cartwright released from Eels effective immediately.
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Apparently Cartwright is going back to St Mary’s. Had a bit of a career resurgence a couple years ago, but Ryles didn’t want a bar of him. Looks like his NRL career is done.
 
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