Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Dr_Ice]

well they are playing in a preliminary and were not..

And they played the prelim last year as well, let’s see if they can win tonight to go better

 

[Dr_Ice]

In the same thread that mentioned Albert Hopoate being released & previously suggesting Talakai from the Sharks might be available....

Both could be smart additions along with Jack Hetherington.....or maybe RCG on a 1 year deal if he is cut free?

For a second I thought you said RCG

 

[Moh]

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I see Tesi Niu is on the books - that guy looked like he'd be a decent player.

Last I saw him playing for Tonga looking much, much 'bigger'.

Anyone know how he's going in the SL?

 

[Modman]

i remember when Richo got the job and one of the first points he stated was that we are not interested AFB..you do not pay 1 million for a prop..well he has changed the Sharks this year with his go forward, i would have loved to have seen him in Tigers colours.

Considering he was going to give a million to Galvin I know who I would prefer by a country mile. Despite people saying u don't pay that kind of money he would of been worth every penny .

 

[boonboon]

well they are playing in a preliminary and were not..

And ? The post i replied to was about how much Fonua Blake improved them when they actually finished worse then last yr

 

[Tucker]

i remember when Richo got the job and one of the first points he stated was that we are not interested AFB..you do not pay 1 million for a prop..well he has changed the Sharks this year with his go forward, i would have loved to have seen him in Tigers colours.

Richo made a few stupid recruitment and retention calls this year.

 

[Aceshigh]

Considering he was going to give a million to Galvin I know who I would prefer by a country mile. Despite people saying u don't pay that kind of money he would of been worth every penny .

Where was this million for Galvin going to come from ?

 

[Fainu Brothers]

I thought Talakai was alright tonight. Strong in the middle at the right $$

 

[mtd#2]

I thought Talakai was alright tonight. Strong in the middle at the right $$

33 minutes

6 runs for 67 metres
3 tackle breaks
28 post contact metres

23 tackles
2 missed tackles

 

[Odessa]

Where was this million for Galvin going to come from ?

There was never an offer

It was all talk Richo knew he was gone he could have said 3 million in the papers

 

[Tucker]

Hughes the mad bastard…busted his arm 3 weeks ago…

 

[Odessa]

After losing $5.5m over the prior 2 seasons, the Wests Tigers not only turned a profit in 2025, but also are now debt free as a club.

Sponsorship Revenue increased by 30%

Membership increased by 40%.

Huge for the club.


Thanks Richo

 

[Spacecub]

Richo made a few stupid recruitment and retention calls this year.

Just a few?

 

[Tucker]

Just a few?

A lot actually. He’s had a poor year in this area.

 

[Tucker]

There was never an offer

It was all talk Richo knew he was gone he could have said 3 million in the papers

🤣🤣🤣BUUUUUUUUULLLLLSHIT

 

[Vicious]

After losing $5.5m over the prior 2 seasons, the Wests Tigers not only turned a profit in 2025, but also are now debt free as a club.

Sponsorship Revenue increased by 30%

Membership increased by 40%.

Huge for the club.


Thanks Richo

It would be much better if we spent our Salary Cap that is given to us by the NRL wisely.

 

[Wezt]

After losing $5.5m over the prior 2 seasons, the Wests Tigers not only turned a profit in 2025, but also are now debt free as a club.

Sponsorship Revenue increased by 30%

Membership increased by 40%.

Huge for the club.


Thanks Richo

It’s nice but it won’t effect on field performances. Salary cap remains the same

 

[Tiger Stripes]

Yes but also manages Morgan Harper lol and Taylan May is in Tyran's stable (via manager Ahmed Merhi)
Others off contract on his books include Albert Hopoate & Sifa Talakai

I thought Talakia was very good tonight against the Storm.
Run hard and dented the defence. Also defended well and pulled off some great tackles.
Would be great coming off our bench in some capacity?
After a contract obviously. Hope it's with us?

 

[Tiger Stripes]

don't trust Pole based on his seasons towards end of year. His first few games back from injury you can understand, but some of his latter efforts were just lazy plays and not concentrating.... Hope I am wrong and they get him focussed and consistently see his end of Y2024 start of Y2025 season form.
I reckon Kit will come up to the mark.. we need one more (purchase).

Not convinced Kit will make it.
IMO he is not going to improve the NRL pack that we have now.
As they say, hope he proves me wrong.

 

[Halbrowne61]

33 minutes

6 runs for 67 metres
3 tackle breaks
28 post contact metres

23 tackles
2 missed tackles

Yes, he tried hard but I thought Sharks 2nd half game plan was horrible. Basically 5 and kick, yet when they moved the ball earlier they looked good. Thought they sort of played to try and not lose instead of playing to win- big difference. Hynes disappointing.
They had a good season unfortunately spoilt by tonight.
Should have gone down swinging.
Ps. Got to make mention of Stef, improving now every week.
And Bellamy, coached 22 finals teams in 23 years including 11 grand finals. WOW !