Tom Shines
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We’ll see … I’m not as confident about Richo as I was 6 months ago …
The Members might just quietly pull the pin… I could see that membership numbers going backwards again if they can’t finish the season strong
Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion
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We’ll see … I’m not as confident about Richo as I was 6 months ago …
The Members might just quietly pull the pin… I could see that membership numbers going backwards again if they can’t finish the season strong
GNR4LIFE
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For whatever reason? Well, Mahoney is a big albatross around their neck. And Sexton, you can probably say he’s being rorted, but he’s off contract and has a ceiling. And love him or hate him, Galvin is a future Origin player.
Tom Shines
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I actually believe Latu is better than Galvin
GNR4LIFE
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This was bound to happen eventually. You can dress up any old excuse for why he has been a success, but at the end of the day, all anyone really cares about is roster management, and ours has been pathetic.
GNR4LIFE
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He very well may be. But Galvin has the media machine behind him.
mikey
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And what is wrong with the club choosing who to keep? Can't have every shiny toy in your cot. Better to remove the unhappy ones and keep those who wish to remain. Upgrade when the opportunity arises as we have done.
Why do you want to keep players who choose to go elsewhere? Happens to every club. How do think we got Galvin and the Fainus to start with?
Recruitment often reflects the leaders' character as they choose personalities similar to their own. Funny how some of the disenfranchised were recruited by past club officials.
Tom Shines
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Apart from Galvin, They choose to go elsewhere because the club have prioritised others…
Hey … the WT can keep who they please … but they better get the results on the field or guess what … it gets blown up … again …
They are 5-9 this season … end of the day
We never get someone in return. We always talk big, then fold and end up getting nothing in return, most often than not we dont even replace the player with an improvement. The Wests Tigers recycle.
mikey
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It's true we aren't in the 8 and that is what we would hope after the last decade (winning is just unrealistic at this point) but as someone pointed out most losses have been by 4 points. Think back to the last few years and there is no doubt there is improvement. While not want I would really like it does give me hope.
tigahhh
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Thats a good thing actually, too much hype on kids usually doesn’t end well - we want Latu to develop nicely and quietly . Not saying hype will not be good for lachie because i genuinely don’t think he cares about what others think but only now people are realising how good Katoa is , out of sight out of mind
I suppose if Stefano is an Origin player then yes Galvin could end up one as well.
tigahhh
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Yeah they have Riley smith there , that’s what I don’t understand - what’s the difference Sharing the role with Smith to sharing the role with API
Smith is contracted to 2026 so maybe they’re offering him the FT 9 role after that
BlackWhiteGold
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We're not far away. Better execution in attack particularly red zone & a few correct officiating decisions and we'd be entrenched in the top 8.
To the eye, our attack is predictable & clunky. It's as much coaching (system & tactics) as it is players but am hoping we reach that tipping point soon where it all just clicks.
But yes it is an important month ahead for confidence in Richo ...
1 Api, Tallyn situation
2 Campbelltown funding
3 Extension for To'a
4 Another good external signing
Tom Shines
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He seems already better than Galvin in several ways. His defence and speed for two …. His kicking game is better than I thought … although perhaps Galvin has the edge here for now …Galvin might have the better ball play … although he can also do some dumb things crabbing across the field all game …I do like Latu’s direct style
Would love to see Latu get a decent run with injuries the rest of the season so we can get a good look at him …
tigahhh
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Yeah There’s a reason Gus wanted Latu wayyyy before Galvin lol
Tom Shines
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I heard his commentary about Latu during last weekend’s game … I immeadiately thought that I have heard that before and here we go again
tigahhh
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Red zone attack has been poor , stupidly the club centred all the attack around LG not the 4 time premiership winner I assume to keep LG happy . Now he’s gone they have started from scratch , poor JL has had 3 halves partners in 16 games . hopefully settling on latu will improve it.
I keep asking around abt the To’a extension because I’m worried we will lose him , but people keep saying it’s done so idk.
tigahhh
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He met his brother in jail .
So he’ll probably tell everyone in a few months he’s never met him lol .
Tigerstigerstigers
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Weirdly , for a few weeks in a row, attack at start of second half for an extended period starts free flowing . Whereas first half very frustratingly clunky. Benji said pushing too many balls etc but I see it the other way, seems to be more confident and free flowing at that start of second half. Against the cows it extended throughout the entire second half. .
Theres more to the TDS situation than there is with cobbo mate.. it isn't as clear cut..
