Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[jirskyr]

More than a quarter million posts in this thread and not one has legs

Should be called the "worms thread".

 

[jirskyr]

I thought he was solid but I have not seen anything to suggest 'very very' good

He's only played a handful of games but he looks like he belongs. It's a good platform.

I agree "very, very" might be a stretch, but in the mould of a Seyfarth who slowly improves and tries his ring out, I think Sukkar has more talent and a higher starting platform than Seyfarth has.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Penrith Panthers duo on the radar of NRL rivals​

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[Jolls]

Penrith Panthers duo on the radar of NRL rivals​

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I rasied both of these guys as ones to watch in the pre season. I trust that we are in there fighting for this talent.

 

[Ron Brodrick's Spirit]

There's a quote from Benny the imbecile on the Tigers' facebook page taken from his appearance on Matty Johns' show that Hope's service from dummy half was the "best he's ever seen".
Literally one minute later Benny again........"Billy Walters is the best hooker I've ever seen!"

 

[Westoz]

Penrith Panthers duo on the radar of NRL rivals​

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Mav Geyer is a bum

Harry Hassett would be good though

 

[Jolls]

Haven't seen it raised here but apparently Feledy back to Manly at seasons end.

https://www.zerotackle.com/wests-ti...-with-new-team-in-bid-for-fresh-start-223959/

 

[Ron Brodrick's Spirit]

Haven't seen it raised here but apparently Feledy back to Manly at seasons end.

https://www.zerotackle.com/wests-ti...-with-new-team-in-bid-for-fresh-start-223959/

He's got 2 more blokes ahead of him now in May and Makasini so it's not a huge surprise.

 

[Jolls]

He's got 2 more blokes ahead of him now in May and Makasini so it's not a huge surprise.

Not on an NRL contract by the looks of things either. Good to see our roster getting some balance.

 

[426Tlgerland]

KPP. Could be our only top line signing for 26 , I feel we are banking on a May Jnr and Makseeni the young guy to fill the centre spot , we don’t seem to be in tank with anyone who is top shelf , I think we will bring in a few reserve graders , just a feeling

 

[balmain boy]

Tony Sukkar had a very decent game against the roosters.

He is a hulk of a human, very mobile and young.

He will be very very good.

He's just average size and has no tackle/ line breaking ability. That's never been his game. Hes a worker, tackles and makes some soft hitups. No room for him and twal, too similar.

 

[BBTF]

KPP. Could be our only top line signing for 26 , I feel we are banking on a May Jnr and Makseeni the young guy to fill the centre spot , we don’t seem to be in tank with anyone who is top shelf , I think we will bring in a few reserve graders , just a feeling

To me its not even about top line signings, but we just need signings plural. In that, I mean guys who sit in that 18-24 type level in terms of squad depth, as some of the guys we have brought in this year to me are not remotely up to it. Or, guys who are starting should be fringe reserve level etc. Guys like Josh Kerr, Hassett, Kamikamica etc are not world beaters but would be great guys to call upon when we get a few injuries or to put battle it out with guys like Royce Hunt, Twal, Seyfarth, Sukkar for spots.

 

[balmain boy]

Sione Fainu and Tony Sukkar are two good prospects who have emerged from our non-development system.

Not sure what you mean by non development system.
Yes Fainu was from Manly, but Sukkar played for Balmain in Matt's and Ball and was then on a development contract with WT before joining the top 30...

 

[BBTF]

He's just average size and has no tackle/ line breaking ability. That's never been his game. Hes a worker, tackles and makes some soft hitups. No room for him and twal, too similar.

Agreed. You can only have 1 of those in a forward pack really. The best teams have threats on either side in the forwards. Combos like Eli Katoa/Blore, Kikau/Preston, Crichton/Wong, L.Marting/Garner, plus they are complimented by good 13s like Yeo, Radley etc.

We are not offering a threat at 13 with Twal, and not offering a threat on the right with Sukkar/Seyfarth.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Son of Wests Tigers assistant drawing NRL interest​

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[balmain boy]

Maybe, but maybe also just playing to our strengths.

Not sure I want to see Sukkar take 20 hitups a game at the expense of more effective ball runners.

Back rowers need to be able to break tackles and the line. There is no room for plodders in the back row. If he's no 30 in your squad, and plays 1-2 games a season then ok. He's solid backup. If he's regularly getting minutes then he has to do his job

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Not sure what you mean by noon development system.
Yes Fainu was from Manly, but Sukkar played for Balmain in Matt's and Ball and was then on a development contract with WT before joining the top 30...

I am being facetious, referring to the Galvout manure that he wouldn't develop his game as a half under Marshall. How is that going for him now?

 

[weststigers]

Back rowers need to be able to break tackles and the line. There is no room for plodders in the back row. If he's no 30 in your squad, and plays 1-2 games a season then ok. He's solid backup. If he's regularly getting minutes then he has to do his job

I don't disagree. He doesn't make my top 40 or 50 even, but credit where it's due. He held tight defensively which is job number 1.

Attack wise, we seemed to be fine without his input, but without a doubt I'd much rather have a guy that threatens the line AND can defend.

Honestly, my assessment is he was just holding on and gave absolutely everything he could within his limited talent.

 

[Lestronge]

He's got 2 more blokes ahead of him now in May and Makasini so it's not a huge surprise.

And the Tautua brothers . Plus many other backs . He is very much surplus to requirement .

 

[rihannafan1]

Surely gonna go for Hassett. Old enough to become an average NRL forward and we need a few of those types for a decent price. Will have been trained well over at Penrith.