Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

weststigers said:
Only 1 team was decimated with injury and that was Souths. Either way, the comp this year had 8th spot get 32 points...that is a high cut-off and indicates a comp with a clear gap between top and bottom 8.

Even if the bottom teams were more competetive, it actually increases our chances to make the 8 because the cut-off for the 8 is lower, for example Gold Coast in 2016 made it with 27 points.

The only team we beat that was "decimated" was the Roosters, but they made the 8 anyway. We were not handed a season of easy wins because of injury.

Secondly, your recruitment chat is all over the shop. Speed has been your issue and now you say we need 2 forwards and 1 back. You've got a new idea every hour.
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Incorrect my view on what is required with our recruitment strategy has remained the same.
One back such as Jake Averillo or Jesse Athurs who would add attacking threat, speed and versatility. One utility forward such as Siosifa Talakai or Ray Stone who would add much needed leg speed, aggression on both sides of the ball and versatility. One good quality tough middle forward such as Braden Hamlin-Uele or Davvy Moale.
 
Vicious said:
Incorrect my view on what is required with our recruitment strategy has remained the same.
One back such as Jake Averillo or Jesse Athurs who would add attacking threat, speed and versatility. One utility forward such as Siosifa Talakai or Ray Stone who would add much needed leg speed, aggression on both sides of the ball and versatility. One good quality tough middle forward such as Braden Hamlin-Uele or Davvy Moale.
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Not sure I agree Arthurs or Averillo make a difference to our backline, but I agree on a couple of extra forwards. That is where we have lacked depth all season.

Getting run down in our most recent games ironically was because of injury and needing to replace our centres with a utility. One from left field to fill that role could be Connor Treacy. The Dogs are looking for a fullback and he could be surplus for them.

Goes hard, plays everywhere and would be a handy 14.

Treacy, Pole, Sione Fainu and Talakai would be a balanced bench.
 
Demps said:
Always liked Averillo.
High value player in regards to how many positions he can play.

Him and Stone [or Donoghoe] would be outstanding recruitment.

I hope we continue to add and improve the roster because it's essential.
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We are so close, yet currently so far from becoming a genuine top 8 quality roster who has the potential to be top 4 and premiership contenders.
Three recruits who are just good quality NRL players to add to our top 17 would make the world of difference.
This would mean players such as To’a, possibly Skelton if Makasini overtakes him, Huny and Seyfarth would all likely miss out on our top 17 when we are at full strength.
I’m sure those players would be disappointed, but it would mean our depth is good and mean they would need to raise their game and become more consistent to demand a regular NRL position.
 
Just did a basic Jersey Flegg season review in this thread for those interested in pathways. Will do the same for NSW Cup in the next week or so.

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OFFICIAL Post in thread 'Jersey Flegg Cup'

Tiger Stripes said:
Nothing worth mentioning.
But reminds me of Taylan May type of player, who was a winger!
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And was a fullback until Logan Brooks turned up.
And I think Logan has gone off the boil lately.
 
Vicious said:
As a right edge back rower there is noubt KPP is an upgrade.
However we need him to be a genuine line breaking and try scoring threat. He has shown he is capable of this in the past, but he’s become very half paced and predictable in recent times, let’s hope that was just a result of him going through the motions and he will run the ball with much more speed and purpose now he’s with us for the next few seasons.
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Newcastle used him like a decoy runner , he has size and strength and is hard to pull down but they never used him like a running back rower crashing through the line , used like Sam F he will be a weapon for us , Sam on Left KPP on right is solid
 
Taylan May knocks back Wests Tigers’ $1.5 million offer, wants shorter deal

Michael Chammas

Off-contract centre Taylan May has rejected a three-year, $1.5 million contract extension from the Wests Tigers, informing the club he wants a shorter-term deal on more money.

The Tigers last week tabled a three-year deal to keep May at the club after an impressive final seven weeks of the season, notching up four tries, three try assists and six line breaks in those outings.

However, sources with knowledge of the situation, talking on the condition of anonymity, told this masthead that May has knocked back the club’s first offer.

The Wests Tigers are preparing to reduce the duration of the term but are in negotiations about his value.

May was given an NRL lifeline by the Wests Tigers this year after he parted ways with the Panthers last year. He was given a $1200-a-week train-and-trial deal at the Wests Tigers and earned another $21,000 in match payments ($3000 per NRL game).

His contract with the Penrith Panthers was worth around $650,000 per season before he reached a settlement with the club following an attempt to terminate his contract.

South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett has always held a high opinion of May’s ability and had him tour the Bunnies facility earlier in the year before he decided to join his brother Terrell at the Wests Tigers. The Rabbitohs are monitoring the situation at the Tigers.
 
Wishful thinking on our behalf to land him for 3 years on 500k a year. If he has 12 months injury free, his price will skyrocket as he will be one of the best centres (if not the best) in the game. 550 to 600k for 2 years should get it done. Then when we win back to back Premierships with him as the dally m centre of the year in 2026 and 2027, he can get a further upgrade.
 
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