Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Nonotmeagain]

Well,, if TDS does go to Dogs in 2026 (or earlier), wouldnt it make very suss The Dogs telling Mahoney to move on a few weeks ago before any of the TDS things became open? Why doesnt the NRL investigate such very odd / opportunistic events happening as trigger events in the next steps to happen?

If Galvin says my mates not happy there then it might be on the Dogs radar and as long as they don't offer him an incentive to leave before his contract expires it's all above board - that's the way it works. The Dogs can meet with him all they like - discuss planetary alignments , Woordle answers they just can't mention contracts.

 

[Nonotmeagain]

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That list is ALl Stars pleeeaaase.

 

[Camel2281]

Makes no sense to me, stupid thing is Richo should step in because if next year he taps Benji on the shoulder we lose a decent young player because Benji wanted Api instead. Move Api to 14 on the bench and give Tallyn the 9. Let Api cover for him till he gets up to speed then get Api as our utility for 2 years, can cover halves, hooker and could do a job in the backrow if we're desperate.

Why. Api is 5 times the player that TDS is, and will be for quite some time

 

[Camel2281]

Do we have any proof this actually happened though? Ive read it on here.. but there's no photos or proof it took place.

Wasn't there photos taken and it was mentioned in the DT?

 

[Chunk]

These rumours about TDS can’t happen.

The CEO has repeatedly said we need to build from our junior base.

We have to keep him, it will be up there with some of the dumbest decisions this club has made…..and that’s saying something.

The potential this kid has, is great and we can’t ignore that.

 

[Tcat]

What was I thinking 🤷‍♂️
Instead let’s extend
Doueihi
Stains
Naden
Feledy

They all have more attacking flair than Sloan don’t they.

Pretty sure I didn't suggest extending them either.

 

[mtd#2]

These rumours about TDS can’t happen.

The CEO has repeatedly said we need to build from our junior base.

We have to keep him, it will be up there with some of the dumbest decisions this club has made…..and that’s saying something.

The potential this kid has, is great and we can’t ignore that.

How much do you pay to keep him
We have tabled a 3 year deal worth 550k a year..
I think that's more than fair

 

[Odessa]

Brent Read said Parra hot favourites

I said that a few weeks ago that was going around but you never know with Gus

 

[innsaneink]

Do we have any proof this actually happened though? Ive read it on here.. but there's no photos or proof it took place.

Is there proof of anything recently with TDS?

I dunno where @supercoach heard that coffee with gus goss but he is a long time poster here with a bit of cred that doesnt post shit for nothing

 

[Tucker]

I think Manase is due for parole later next year.

Has he kept his fitness and skills up, or has it all been drugs and sex in there?

 

[Odessa]

Has he kept his fitness and skills up, or has it all been drugs and sex in there?

He was so highly rated by Manly they let Api go

 

[Chunk]

How much do you pay to keep him
We have tabled a 3 year deal worth 550k a year..
I think that's more than fair

I don’t think it’s about the money, it’s more then that.

Whatever it is the Tigers need to have a deep hard look at themselves…….again

 

[The Chad]

TDS to Bulldogs. Not the place I'd expect him to succeed. His strength is his running from dummy half with momentum. Bulldogs forwards are more tradesmen than powerhouses. Mahoney is crafty. TDS is not. I'm not sure I see that working.


As for wanting forwards that create opportunities- it has to be Fifita. The most damaging, impactful forward that is potentially available & instant upgrade in attack from #13 or #12/#11.

Personally, I'd have him at #13 & let him run. People accuse him of being switched off etc- it's not like he's bludged his way through his career. His career numbers far outweigh anything we put on the field through the back row.

Sloan- again, he has a certain amount of young JAC to him. JAC wasn't a very good defender either for a large chunk of his career. Sloan averages between mid 70% to early 80% effectiveness. There are worse. Skelton, for example, is worse. What Sloan brings in attack can outweigh what he gives up in defence. You put him between a good defensive winger (May) & a good defensive half/5/8 (Latu or Luai) and add in KPP or Sam Fainu...he just has to be adequate. We have watched our team lack that dangerous attacking edge all season. Sloan & May would offer massive danger on one side to any opposition. If you hate Sloan at centre- move him to wing & play May at centre instead.


Fifita...Sloan...Taylan May....Latu Fainu....KPP....that's a lot of additional athletic ability.

 

[Tom Shines]

TDS to Bulldogs. Not the place I'd expect him to succeed. His strength is his running from dummy half with momentum. Bulldogs forwards are more tradesmen than powerhouses. Mahoney is crafty. TDS is not. I'm not sure I see that working.

What do they know?

 

[tigahhh]

TDS to Bulldogs. Not the place I'd expect him to succeed. His strength is his running from dummy half with momentum. Bulldogs forwards are more tradesmen than powerhouses. Mahoney is crafty. TDS is not. I'm not sure I see that working.


As for wanting forwards that create opportunities- it has to be Fifita. The most damaging, impactful forward that is potentially available & instant upgrade in attack from #13 or #12/#11.

Personally, I'd have him at #13 & let him run. People accuse him of being switched off etc- it's not like he's bludged his way through his career. His career numbers far outweigh anything we put on the field through the back row.

Sloan- again, he has a certain amount of young JAC to him. JAC wasn't a very good defender either for a large chunk of his career. Sloan averages between mid 70% to early 80% effectiveness. There are worse. Skelton, for example, is worse. What Sloan brings in attack can outweigh what he gives up in defence. You put him between a good defensive winger (May) & a good defensive half/5/8 (Latu or Luai) and add in KPP or Sam Fainu...he just has to be adequate. We have watched our team lack that dangerous attacking edge all season. Sloan & May would offer massive danger on one side to any opposition. If you hate Sloan at centre- move him to wing & play May at centre instead.


Fifita...Sloan...Taylan May....Latu Fainu....KPP....that's a lot of additional athletic ability.

did you not watch the dragons sharks game? Sloan had an absolute blunder. Didn’t catch one high ball & got in Gutho’s way when he was trying to catch one that led to a sharks try. Stainsey and Douehi bathed him when we versed dragons.

 

[Camel2281]

Pretty sure I didn't suggest extending them either.

For lower end Salaries I'd definitely retain Staines and Douehi. I think they're ideal depth signings. I wouldn't want them in our strongest 17 but very good experienced injury cover

 

[The Chad]

did you not watch the dragons sharks game? Sloan had an absolute blunder. Didn’t catch one high ball & got in Gutho’s way when he was trying to catch one that led to a sharks try. Stainsey and Douehi bathed him when we versed dragons.

Sweet.

I actually never realised you get judged off one performance.

I mean, it's not like the guy has played 70 1st grade games by 23 years old & scored 39 tries in that time....

I realise he has some inconsistancies in his game. We literally have watched Turuva & Skelton dropping bombs, getting outjumped & being scored on & nobody blinks.

Why is Sloan different?

The guy has the ability to split teams open. Even in one of the most boring teams to watch in the NRL, he has the ability to turn things around on his own. How many of those guys play at Wests Tigers?

 

[The Chad]

What do they know?

I am, of course, the person to ask. All knowing & all that...

I just think it seems an odd destination.

 

[The Chad]

For lower end Salaries I'd definitely retain Staines and Douehi. I think they're ideal depth signings. I wouldn't want them in our strongest 17 but very good experienced injury cover

Doueihi signing with Moses is probably an indication of where that is going.

A shame- I really like Doueihi. But the club would be well served keeping Moses out of it's walls.

 

[tigahhh]

Sweet.

I actually never realised you get judged off one performance.

I mean, it's not like the guy has played 70 1st grade games by 23 years old & scored 39 tries in that time....

I realise he has some inconsistancies in his game. We literally have watched Turuva & Skelton dropping bombs, getting outjumped & being scored on & nobody blinks.

Why is Sloan different?

The guy has the ability to split teams open. Even in one of the most boring teams to watch in the NRL, he has the ability to turn things around on his own. How many of those guys play at Wests Tigers?

I’ve watched him since he was a junior I’m not basing it off one game , the kid has all the talent in the world but has zero footy iq.

Which game has be split a team open? lol