Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[clontarfkid]

I think we might smash Manly tbh and put the sword into Seibold's career.

Wouldn't that be sweet, he didn't want the Fainu bros at Manly and they could be the ones to end him 😂

..and the opposite cld happen and someone elses career is threatened
That cld be Benji

 

[TT 01]

Surely there is an announcement this week that API has extended. Why else would we let TDS free? That would be a massive win for us and would hopefully lead to Luai removing his clauses

 

[tigahhh]

i missed this lol
also fonua and makasini liked the post 🤗

 

[TV Ted Ellery]

If the Tigers do lose TDS, and with the wraps on Heywaood coming through- the club cannot go into the season with Tristan Hope being the back-up to Api with no cover.

Don't get me wrong- I think with enough gametime, Hope could be functional.

An option I would look at is getting a multi-role player into the club, so we don't carry a strictly dummy half player on the bench.

Billy Walters has been mentioned a couple of times.

I'd actually prefer Karl Lawnton from the Cowboys. Plays second row but played large portions of seasons at #9 for the Sea Eagles.

Having him on the bench allows Api to rest as well as flexing Sam Fainu or Seyfarth into the middle rotation as the team needs. Add him to Bird, Sione Fainu etc on the bench...you don't have to have a small bench anymore. Probably balances the bench enough to put Royce Hunt back on it for his 10-20 minutes a game.

We categorically should not release TDS unless there's a player coming the other way. Haywood, though a decent prospect, is at least 2 years away from firsts. If Benji thinks Hope can cover for Api until Haywood is ready, he's certifiably insane.

 

[Coastie_Tiger]

Surely there is an announcement this week that API has extended. Why else would we let TDS free? That would be a massive win for us and would hopefully lead to Luai removing his clauses

I feel when Luai wen't hard and rightly so on the team first statement, he should have negotiated to remove at least the 1st round of clauses. He has more than one lot of clauses irrc. It did come across a bit hypocritical knowing he can jump ship after 12months.

 

[tigahhh]

I feel when Luai wen't hard and rightly so on the team first statement, he should have negotiated to remove at least the 1st round of clauses. He has more than one lot of clauses irrc. It did come across a bit hypocritical knowing he can jump ship after 12months.

my gut feeling is he has them incase benji gets the boot .

 

[TheClaws]

my gut feeling is he has them incase benji gets the boot .

agreed, I also read it was only the 1 clause and then he is locked in for the last 3 years.

 

[phil1986]

Twal is what he is … they let him test the market a year or two back … he wasn’t seemingly in a lot of demand and he signed a modest deal…seems a good club man who does his best …he needs to move down the pecking order a little bit in his remaining time here if they can strengthen his position within the squad

I actually think there’s a fair bit more to that story.

Whilst I don’t know the full specifics. He went and tested the market, somehow through mixed communications 😂. When he came back, the tigers were confused that he was talking to other clubs as they wanted to extend and keep him 😂😂😂.

If you have ever seen him interviewed. I can see how this could happen.

Fletch and hindy had a field day with it.

 

[Tiger Stripes]

wasnt seyfarth involved with both our tries last night ??

As Bennet says;--------------"You can lose any player, as long as the new player is an upgrade"
Twal, Seyfarth TDS. Doueihi. etc.
WT signed - Cruz Tauaifaiga – for 2 yrs. 2026 – 2027 ….. U 18’s, 2nd row from QLD
WT signed - Peter Taateo – Canberra prop. 183cm, 108 kg, 14/6/2002 [23 in June 2025]
WT signed - Izaac Tu’itupou and Krystian Mapapalangi on training contracts.
WT signed - Kai Pearce-Paul, 3 yrs from 2026
WT signed - Taylan May (Centre),

 

[clontarfkid]

agreed, I also read it was only the 1 clause and then he is locked in for the last 3 years.

Mite be the best thing that happened to both of them tbh!!
Luai does not have all the answers,and needs direction and support
He is far from the finished product,but has some great attributes to work with

 

[clontarfkid]

Surely there is an announcement this week that API has extended. Why else would we let TDS free? That would be a massive win for us and would hopefully lead to Luai removing his clauses

Mite be the best thing that happened to both of them tbh!!
Luai does not have all the answers,and needs direction and support
He is far from the finished product,but has some great attributes to work with

 

[tigahhh]

As Bennet says;--------------"You can lose any player, as long as the new player is an upgrade"
Twal, Seyfarth TDS. Doueihi. etc.
WT signed - Cruz Tauaifaiga – for 2 yrs. 2026 – 2027 ….. U 18’s, 2nd row from QLD
WT signed - Peter Taateo – Canberra prop. 183cm, 108 kg, 14/6/2002 [23 in June 2025]
WT signed - Izaac Tu’itupou and Krystian Mapapalangi on training contracts.
WT signed - Kai Pearce-Paul, 3 yrs from 2026
WT signed - Taylan May (Centre),

we signed tauaifaiga?

 

[Nadz4483]

we signed tauaifaiga?

Any good??

 

[innsaneink]

we signed tauaifaiga?

Whos that?

 

[tigahhh]

According to the Daily Telegraph, Bulldog half Toby Sexton has been offered to the Tigers as a potential replacement for Lachlan Galvin. The Tigers reportedly have other priorities but could revisit the option. The Titans have also shown interest.

🤮

Isaac Moses signed with Adam Doueihi, who had previously negotiated his deals. He also signed Jahream Bula in January.

Tigers players he’s taken out of the club: Mitchell Moses, Galvin, Woods, Brooks & Tedesco.

(DT)

 

[Demps]

According to the Daily Telegraph, Bulldog half Toby Sexton has been offered to the Tigers as a potential replacement for Lachlan Galvin. The Tigers reportedly have other priorities but could revisit the option. The Titans have also shown interest.

🤮

Isaac Moses signed with Adam Doueihi, who had previously negotiated his deals. He also signed Jahream Bula in January.

Tigers players he’s taken out of the club: Mitchell Moses, Galvin, Woods, Brooks & Tedesco.

(DT)

Isaac Moses now works under AD? Lol what

 

[rugbygoated]

my gut feeling is he has them incase benji gets the boot .

Everyone is saying that luai has a get out clause if they start losing or if he misses penrith. My hot tip is the clause is there if benji gets sacked. Yes Luai came for money and the chance to lead, but i think you can't underestimate how many players love Benji. The team-first post is related to that I think, given galvin had a subtle crack at the coach, whether true or not, it was unwarranted and disrespectful. KPP another example. They loved him as a player so much, that it blinds them to how bad of a coach he is

 

[tigahhh]

Isaac Moses now works under AD? Lol what

yup . please take him to manly

 

[Demps]

Available options:

Sione Finau [ Winger - Dragons ]
Villiami Fifita [ Prop - Dragons ]
Jonah Glover [ Half - Dragons ]
Ativalu Lisati [ 2RF - Melb ]
Lazarus Valepu [ Prop - Melb ]


Some players id try and get but may prove difficulty but would strengthen our depth insanely:

Trey Mooney [ Prop / Lock - Raiders ]
Cassius Tia [ Half - Bulldogs]
Kayliss Fatialofa [ 2RF - NZ ]

 

[Demps]

yup . please take him to manly

It reads as though Isaac has signed to work for AD [agent] not AD has signed with him

If AD has signed with Moses after everything we already know, we can assume he won't be at the Tigers next year.