Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[TheEnz]

maybe its a premonition.

For when we recruit him in 2029 after we have won 3 premierships.

 

[Halbrowne61]

No ex girlfriends, especially ugly ones. If they develop Mason properly he will be better than scatterbrain, so is it an upgrade?
And we don’t have spots to waste in our top 30, and I can’t see that primadona returning here for a Reggie deal.

Didn’t stop us with Madden BF ?

 

[weststigerman]

Any suggestions?

I don’t watch other clubs lower grades but we should have a scout watching every NSW Cup, QRL, Flegg and SG ball games to identify those guys and getting to them first.

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

"but Tigers’ reputation for success and player development is believed to be a significant pull factor"

Very funny

When did we win the 2nd and 3rd premierships?...lol.... fake news

 

[Betterdays22]

Any credit ability to this source

David Fifita Set for Early Exit as Wests Tigers Emerge as Frontrunners

The NRL transfer market has been shaken once again, with powerhouse forward David Fifita reportedly considering an early exit from

www.softmedia.com.ng

I'm afraid to click on the link in case it puts a virus on my phone. Should tell you all you need to know about how credible it is.

 

[mikey]

When did we win the 2nd and 3rd premierships?...lol.... fake news

Nah, it's true - we fans were just asleep at the wheel 🙂

 

[weststigers]

Any credit ability to this source

David Fifita Set for Early Exit as Wests Tigers Emerge as Frontrunners

The NRL transfer market has been shaken once again, with powerhouse forward David Fifita reportedly considering an early exit from

www.softmedia.com.ng

Softmedia.com.ng...it's a Nigerian domain...now I'm really confused as to who these people are and where on earth you found this "publication"

 

[weststigers]

Thanks as always for the pathways intel @ROZELLE.O.G

Firstly it is disappointing to lose long-time juniors like Cameron Kanaan & Marc Tannous who imo would have been integral members of our Jersey Flegg team next season. Tannous particularly surprising as we don't have a game managing halfback in the 19/20 age in the club and he seemed to be developing nicely.

On the flip side, I am sure Shannon Gallant has his reasons and it is likely due to depth chart priorities. That is my only guess. It is possible the club has prioritised Logan Deininger, Tino Tavana, Max Taotua, Jack Nicholas & Xavier Tauaifaiga as our next batch of outside backs coming through with the likes of 17/18yos James Lanyon, Glassie Glassie, Aaron Paea, Josh Vella & Ali Karbib right behind them.

In the halves, maybe Javon Andrews has been earmarked to play predominantly Flegg next season too & Cohen Benson is also highly rated (and dare I say it, managed by Richo's son). Not much halves depth for Flegg unless we have recruited externally or a Jheveon Lele or Christian Azzi (SG Ball next year) are being thought of as Flegg-ready for next season.

It is still disappointing when the Bulldogs seem to stockpile players in the pathways in each position. Maybe $$$ is the factor there.

Does Gallant even do pathways anymore? I though Bronson Harrison took over Wests/Balmain as head of pathways?

 

[rihannafan1]

Great juniors? Both will struggle to be regular reserve graders

Exactly. Kanaan has speed but lots of other skills to develop and Tannous the brains but perhaps not the athleticism. You can't keep them all. What is the list of players Gallant has kept like, for the record? If it was down to Denninger/Brookes or Kanaan I know who I am keeping. It will be interesting to see who they replace Tannous with though

Conti and Galvin are the only ones of the recent junior crop you'd be really mad about losing, maybe Maddax Fui too.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Does Gallant even do pathways anymore? I though Bronson Harrison took over Wests/Balmain as head of pathways?

Not sure in terms of pathways recruitment atm with Gallant's new role. I'd imagine he still does have a say especially with Flegg-aged players for next season.

 

[rihannafan1]

Have a feeling we offered Mooney a packet and Knights had to up their deal to keep him. I think we did it for that very reason too. Tigers and Knights backrooms are not friendly atm.

Fallout from the TDS/Votano swap?

 

[Tigerstigerstigers]

Softmedia.com.ng...it's a Nigerian domain...now I'm really confused as to who these people are and where on earth you found this "publication"

facebook; so it must be true !

 

[weststigers]

facebook; so it must be true !

The guy must be well connected because no one else is reporting it 😅

 

[Dennisspicer1]

Someone asked when did the Tigers win 3 in a row, well the West Tigers, never.

But the

BALMAIN TIGERS DID,
IN 1915 1916 1917.

 

[king_sirro]

Exactly. Kanaan has speed but lots of other skills to develop and Tannous the brains but perhaps not the athleticism. You can't keep them all. What is the list of players Gallant has kept like, for the record? If it was down to Denninger/Brookes or Kanaan I know who I am keeping. It will be interesting to see who they replace Tannous with though

Conti and Galvin are the only ones of the recent junior crop you'd be really mad about losing, maybe Maddax Fui too.

Im not mad about Conti or Galvin either. You can see Galvins self interest is bad for team harmony. Players see the little looks at the big screen followed by the smile once he knows he's on camera. They see the extra celebration if he is the one who sets up a try. They see the crap he has done at such a tender age in disrespecting his Tigers team mates and coach. Not to mention he isnt the player the media make him out to be and players get annoyed at that fake hype.

As for Conti, he is another like Kanaan that i dont see being a regular first grader.

I wish all those guys he best, besides Galvin, and hope they prove me wrong, but I just dont see NRL players in them

 

[Leica_Tiger]

Seems like fake news re David Fifita but would be interesting.
Could we shoehorn into our starting 13 / who do we move / does it improve us?
I feel the answer is no we don’t need him over a starting Middle with grunt

 

[Vicious]

Ray Puru who played Qld u/18’s and for the Gold Coast Titans pathways teams alongside Javon Andrew’s is apparently set to sign for the Bulldogs.
Could we not nab him, he looks a bit like a Keano Kini clone ?

 

[ROZELLE.O.G]

Hi mate, appreciate the info even if disagree that the players you mention are a loss. You seem to get a bit of info about Wolves players, is that correct?

Hi mate, I knew the kids from the Balmain district comp, my son played for Holy Cross until his team went down to Div 2, he played against most of these kids. Alex, Mikey and Mark played for the Wolves that team made the news a couple of times being as good as they were, Cameron was a year older at Raiders and Aidan was at Leichhardt Wanderers.

 

[stephen]

All the great Robbie farah had to do was kick the leather off the football on the last tackle the set before and make the Warriors go the length of the field, Instead he opted to run it on the last and gave the Warriors field position.

Yep. Another in a long line of ego plays.

 

[Buttface]

Didn’t stop us with Madden BF ?

Fair call Hal, I probably wouldn’t have let him go, we’ve had a few shockers running the cup side around, Falls and we’re paying Bud to play for souths, Madden probably better and we could have saved some money. It’s always a juggle and a balance.