weststigers
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I'm convinced you don't actually watch the games. To'a is very fast. Samuela is not slow either.
Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion
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Tom Shines
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Well…I believe they will be the two edges next year … so we will see of you are right, because they are the two edges playing each week…I’m not convinced yet about KPP…fingers crossed
Toa has played well at the start of the season … he is gone away from that … it’s up to the coach to get him refocused …
tigahhh
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kicking game
to get an idea skip to 7:40 - he’s number 6 converts the winning goal after setting the try up - WT recruiting a goal kicker who are we???? 🤣
He looked to have an all round game as he is a taller 5/8 who looks to have good speed off the mark, a strong running game, but also knew how to straighten and put his outside men into holes.
He also had a good long kicking game and an accurate cross field bomb.
I thought he would be locked up by the Titans, Broncos or one of the Qld clubs for sure, it’s a very good pickup if we do sign him.
We are destined to remain in mediocrity unless we upgrade and add some serious speed, footwork and x-factor to our edge back row and centres.
Plenty out there and currently available who fit this description for 2027 if we want them and as we all know, sign a player for 2027 onwards as of November 1 2025 and it’s a fair chance their current club will get the poos and release them early.
Funny thing that
- When the last halfback we had was here there was no problem with the Forward Pack at all (?)
Now the pack is the best it's been in a Decade - and everyone is realising we're still not getting enough out of the forwards 😂😂😂 (ps: Not a shot at you Bud, am agreeing with you)
Who was the last Middle Forward we had that scared someone?
Blokes like Leniu, Fisher Harris, Warea Hargraves - That Dominance and Aggression
Love it!
Tom Shines
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you could just as easily argue they need to upgrade every other position..their three middles this week are May , AD and Twal
Rock Hopper Steve
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If you were the opposition and saw Seyfarth or Bird named on our bench I bet they would be hiding behind their couches so scared there would be chills running up their spines.
Kelce68
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weststigerman
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Looking forward to the 6 vs 13 debate for him in the off season. Especially if Doueihi leaves.
Physically he’s similar to Doueihi/Galvin.
We have never had that dominant, aggressive type of forward leader wearing Wests Tigers colours have we ?
We didn’t even really have that type of player in 2005.
Gareth Ellis was the closest we have had and the bigger issue is these types of players are now getting harder and harder to find.
It’s been very rare that our middle forwards this season as a combined unit have not been able to make good yardage, but when we get to our edges there is generally very little to no threat.
I would have thought that’s the bigger issue?
Tigerstigerstigers
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thats exactly what we need to be a top 4 team. Someone order 2 of them please. Add Terrell and the rest can compete for remaining spots based on form and effort.
WesternSuburbsBoy
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Exclusive
It is the halfback-centre combination the Wests Tigers didn’t know they had, but may just be one that’s needed.
Playing with his younger brother Taylan for the first time in the NRL, Terrell, one of the game’s premier props, showed glimpses of a different position he once dominated.
Halfback.
Yes, the 108kg front-rower, recalled how he used to don the No.7 jersey alongside Taylan for the Minchinbury Jets in the under-15s C-grade competition.
And last weekend, they were kids again.
“I used to play halfback when I was younger,” Terrell said.
“Growing up, my dad would play me everywhere.”
Wests Tigers brothers Taylan and Terrell May. Picture: Rohan Kelly
He claims his off-the-cuff playing style and spontaneous movement is perfect for his controversial sibling, who has an innate understanding of what unfolds when Terrell has the ball.
“We know each other’s games so well,” Terrell said of his brother, whose nickname is ‘Tiny’ because he was the smallest of the three brothers, including Tyrone.
“He just knows every time I touch the ball I’m kind of like random, no one knows what I’m going to do. Step back, pass it … it’s like he actually knows what I’m doing in my head.”
The May brothers combined multiple times during Taylan’s comeback against Gold Coast, with Terrell throwing the pass which landed Taylan’s first try in 14 months.
The brothers played together for the first time in the NRL on Sunday. Picture: NRL Photos
Months after his surprise exit from the Sydney Roosters, Terrell admits he could sometimes be a challenging teammate to play alongside.
“I feel like I’m a very hard player to play with for the boys,” Terrell said.
“I feel like they don’t know what I’m doing.
“I don’t even know what I’m doing. I just play off instinct, and Tiny (Taylan) knows how I play and obviously we have that connection from being brothers.”
Taylan’s return to first grade came after a one year absence due to charges of domestic violence, which were withdrawn earlier this year.
He later checked himself into a mental health facility to deal with some personal demons.
And while the brothers know most people won’t forget the allegations made against the former Penrith star, they remain focused on proving peoples’ opinions wrong.
“He has already had to prove a lot of people wrong, and there are still a lot of people doubting him,” Terrell said.
“Obviously there is going to be a lot of people hating on him.
“But people just assume and no one knows what really happened.”
Terrell admits he was unsure whether Taylan was ready for an NRL comeback last week, feeling he may have been a bit underdone heading into his clash against the Titans.
Before his 80-minute performance that included a try, two try assists, 147 running metres and eight tackle breaks, Taylan had only played just 120 minutes of football in over a year.
Taylan May scores a try on his return to the NRL. Picture: NRL Photos
“I was thinking, ‘To be honest, he’s not ready’,” Terrell said.
“He played half of one game and one full game, only three weeks of training, but when we went out there he quickly showed how ready he was.”
When allegations against Taylan were dropped, the 23-year-old was instantly linked with the Tigers, where Terrell has quickly become a leader under coach Benji Marshall.
But Terrell claims there was no discussion about playing together in Concord.
Now both have begun talks on a contract extension to remain at the club.
“For me personally I do (want to be a Tiger for the rest of my career), but I don’t know Tiny’s situation,” Terrell said.
“Honestly, me and Tiny don’t speak about footy at all, even yesterday we were together for a couple of hours and we did not talk about the game once.
“Footy is our job. And when we’re not in our job, it’s all about life.”
Taylan and Terrell May in Penrith where they are recording a podcast together at Studio 27 Project. Picture: Rohan Kelly
The pair have even taken that approach into their new podcast Mayday, with Taylan filming his first episode this week.
Former Roosters star Joseph Manu, and Tigers teammate Sunia Turuva are set to feature in upcoming episodes, which showcase life off the football field.
Even with the lack of rugby league talk, both brothers are solely focused on finishing the year with the Tigers strong, with the team still yet to reach its peak.
With six games left and a bye, both Terrell and Taylan haven’t given up hope of the finals.
“Without him (Taylan) we probably don’t win on the weekend,” Terrell said.
“It’s not up to individuals, when we play as a team we can beat any team in the comp.
“We haven’t hit our peak because we have had combos changing every week, now we need to be good every week to make this top eight.”
How Wests Tigers reignited a childhood combo by unleashing brothers Terrell and Taylan May
He’s one of the NRL’s premier props, but upon reuniting with brother Taylan, Terrell May showed glimpses of a position he once dominated in his youth – halfback. It could be the childhood combo that the Tigers need.It is the halfback-centre combination the Wests Tigers didn’t know they had, but may just be one that’s needed.
Playing with his younger brother Taylan for the first time in the NRL, Terrell, one of the game’s premier props, showed glimpses of a different position he once dominated.
Halfback.
Yes, the 108kg front-rower, recalled how he used to don the No.7 jersey alongside Taylan for the Minchinbury Jets in the under-15s C-grade competition.
And last weekend, they were kids again.
“I used to play halfback when I was younger,” Terrell said.
“Growing up, my dad would play me everywhere.”
Wests Tigers brothers Taylan and Terrell May. Picture: Rohan Kelly
He claims his off-the-cuff playing style and spontaneous movement is perfect for his controversial sibling, who has an innate understanding of what unfolds when Terrell has the ball.
“We know each other’s games so well,” Terrell said of his brother, whose nickname is ‘Tiny’ because he was the smallest of the three brothers, including Tyrone.
“He just knows every time I touch the ball I’m kind of like random, no one knows what I’m going to do. Step back, pass it … it’s like he actually knows what I’m doing in my head.”
The May brothers combined multiple times during Taylan’s comeback against Gold Coast, with Terrell throwing the pass which landed Taylan’s first try in 14 months.
The brothers played together for the first time in the NRL on Sunday. Picture: NRL Photos
Months after his surprise exit from the Sydney Roosters, Terrell admits he could sometimes be a challenging teammate to play alongside.
“I feel like I’m a very hard player to play with for the boys,” Terrell said.
“I feel like they don’t know what I’m doing.
“I don’t even know what I’m doing. I just play off instinct, and Tiny (Taylan) knows how I play and obviously we have that connection from being brothers.”
Taylan’s return to first grade came after a one year absence due to charges of domestic violence, which were withdrawn earlier this year.
He later checked himself into a mental health facility to deal with some personal demons.
And while the brothers know most people won’t forget the allegations made against the former Penrith star, they remain focused on proving peoples’ opinions wrong.
“He has already had to prove a lot of people wrong, and there are still a lot of people doubting him,” Terrell said.
“Obviously there is going to be a lot of people hating on him.
“But people just assume and no one knows what really happened.”
Terrell admits he was unsure whether Taylan was ready for an NRL comeback last week, feeling he may have been a bit underdone heading into his clash against the Titans.
Before his 80-minute performance that included a try, two try assists, 147 running metres and eight tackle breaks, Taylan had only played just 120 minutes of football in over a year.
Taylan May scores a try on his return to the NRL. Picture: NRL Photos
“I was thinking, ‘To be honest, he’s not ready’,” Terrell said.
“He played half of one game and one full game, only three weeks of training, but when we went out there he quickly showed how ready he was.”
When allegations against Taylan were dropped, the 23-year-old was instantly linked with the Tigers, where Terrell has quickly become a leader under coach Benji Marshall.
But Terrell claims there was no discussion about playing together in Concord.
Now both have begun talks on a contract extension to remain at the club.
“For me personally I do (want to be a Tiger for the rest of my career), but I don’t know Tiny’s situation,” Terrell said.
“Honestly, me and Tiny don’t speak about footy at all, even yesterday we were together for a couple of hours and we did not talk about the game once.
“Footy is our job. And when we’re not in our job, it’s all about life.”
Taylan and Terrell May in Penrith where they are recording a podcast together at Studio 27 Project. Picture: Rohan Kelly
The pair have even taken that approach into their new podcast Mayday, with Taylan filming his first episode this week.
Former Roosters star Joseph Manu, and Tigers teammate Sunia Turuva are set to feature in upcoming episodes, which showcase life off the football field.
Even with the lack of rugby league talk, both brothers are solely focused on finishing the year with the Tigers strong, with the team still yet to reach its peak.
With six games left and a bye, both Terrell and Taylan haven’t given up hope of the finals.
“Without him (Taylan) we probably don’t win on the weekend,” Terrell said.
“It’s not up to individuals, when we play as a team we can beat any team in the comp.
“We haven’t hit our peak because we have had combos changing every week, now we need to be good every week to make this top eight.”
Darty the winger
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He is a big kid too could start at centre !!
balmain boy
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Toa is not fast. He's lazy, slow, complacent and incredibly inconsistent. Like David Fifita levels of consistency.
He's a backup, nothing more.
I must have missed all our line breaks, long range tries and wins.
Compare To’a and any other centre we may choose and compare them for speed in comparison to any other NRL centre pairing and we have the slowest centre pairing in the NRL.
Then add whichever edge back row pairing we have and even when including KPP, we again have the slowest edge back row pairing in the NRL.
Then look at our wing combination of Skelton and Turuva, maybe not the slowest, but definately bottom 4 in terms of sheer speed for wingers across the NRL.
We lack speed from 1-13 and it shows in us making very few long range line breaks and scoring very few long range tries.
What happens when opposing teams know we are not a long range threat ? They condense their defence and make it very difficult for us to hurt them through the middle.
upthetigers
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Doesn't have a manager so he pockets even more of the money
Ellis.
upthetigers
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I'd rather keep AD then Staines if it's a choice between the two. Staines is a fringe first grader, as a winger he isn't a very good finisher. He's too small.
pawsandclaws1
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For all that, our team has been competitive in all but a few games.
