Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[crazycat]

like he tried with galvin & sexton. no one wants ur sloppy seconds gus

well, is this the worst idea?

I mean with Sexton. I rate him higher then Jock Madden who we brought in for halves depth.

Conner Tracey though isn't the person I would want at fullback. Hey Gus, reckon you can swap Matt Burton or Stephen Crichton at Fullback and you can have Bula!... (Expect about 0 games at fullback for both).

 

[loklok]

I'd say turuva at fullback by the looks of it

 

[liltiger]

His missus would be earning more money than he is moving forward, playing at the Roosters and with the Channel 9 gig… not much on offer for her in the UK… he’ll find a team here …

Your spot on, didn't even think of that. I'd be surprised if he was picked up for a first grade gig. Maybe as a depth signing.

 

[Nonotmeagain]

Connor Tracey. Oh dear. He is good defensively - catching the ball, last-man tackles - and taking a reasonable hit up. Has zero x factor though and will contribute SFA to your scoreboard.

Isn't catching balls and making defensive tackles at fullback contributing to the scoreboard by keeping the opposition score lower than otherwise ?

 

[tigahhh]

Isn't catching balls and making defensive tackles at fullback contributing to the scoreboard by keeping the opposition score lower than otherwise ?

turuva at fullback did that when bula was injured. but we struggled to score points because he has no ball playing ability. why do you think the dogs attack was crap & they are looking to replace tracey…. he has no attacking flair

 

[Ecto-1]

Bula told a PNG news outlet that he still has a few years at Tigers not a year so take that as you will

 

[diedpretty]

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Well either this guy has insane inside knowledge or rugby league journalism has taken a fall off yet another cliff.

Woeful isn't it - you could possibly understand getting 1 player wrong - but getting 2 players wrong and from different clubs takes incompetence to another level.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Bula told a PNG news outlet that he still has a few years at Tigers not a year so take that as you will View attachment 28704

In context here, Bula was talking to a PNG newspaper so he isn't going to say "No I'm not interested in joining your future team." lol just PR.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Bula told a PNG news outlet that he still has a few years at Tigers not a year so take that as you will View attachment 28704

Because technically he does. According to the club, he’s signed till the end of 27. I’m sure he’s being advised on what to and what not to say

 

[Tiger Stripes]

Another potentially destabilising contract negotiation mid-season is the last thing needed for 2026. If an extension can not be sorted, or he indicates he wants out, I think he will be gone before 2026.

Only a couple of weeks to the Nov 1 deadline, when hopefully all will be revealed.
Richo would have his finger on the pulse on what's being negotiated. Progression or roadblocks.
If it's unreasonable roadblocks. I'm sure Richo has a contingency plan B in place.
A rejigged contract or an $800k shopping spree, this year or next?

 

[Tom Shines]

I'm doubtful TS. I think he either signs the extension or is gone for 2026. The club won't want another contract debacle to a key player popping up mid season.

I still think (hopeful) he will re-sign, and that Moses is just trying to maximise the contract.

We got to stand up and enforce a deal one day mate … other clubs seem to do it …, and now you have the situation with Pezet signing a one year deal at a new club and already moving on to the next…no reason Bula can’t be patient and respect the club that discovered him and got him to the point he is now…not everyone has a huge ego and an overbearing parent in his ear

I don’t think he will have the appetite for the Galvin style drama and the Tigers need a year to replace him ..,

Anyway ..: let’s hope he stays long term

 

[crazycat]

dumb question

Why did we punt her?

Aaliyah Bula

The Telstra Women's Premiership profile of Aaliyah Bula including career statistics, season stats, games, tries, goals, tackles and fantasy scores.

www.weststigers.com.au

I mean if she wanted to play and train, surely we could have let her take a spot in the womens 30?
That said, happy if the club says "she is not up to standard". Ok punt her. If she is player 31 or weaker, sure.

But she seemed to show promise and surely we could have carried 1x person on the roster. Ofcourse if she was a troublemaker, punt her.

 

[gregjm87]

And people here want to suggest Bula's defence is questionable?

Sloan is a non-tackler!

I agree and think Bula is significantly better than Sloan, however Sloan is better at organising a defensive line. The non-tackler might be the better defensive option.

 

[crazycat]

We got to stand up and enforce a deal one day mate … other clubs seem to do it …, and now you have the situation with Pezet signing a one year deal at a new club and already moving on to the next…no reason he can’t be patient and respect the club that discovered him and got him to the point he is now

I don’t think he will have the appetite for the Galvin style drama and the Tigers need a year to replace him ..,

Anyway ..: let’s hope he stays long term

The whole Pezet thing sucks.

Parra sign him for 1 year, but the Broncos get to waltz in and take him away after that.
I mean a club with Haas, Carrigan and a bunch of stars like Walsh/Mam/etc. Can just pick up Pezet.

Ok that said, the Broncos can do the right thing by people. I was glad to hear they kept Jaral Yow Yeh on contract after he was Seriously injured for a long time. But boy Brisbane and Melbourne seem to have a player factory.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

dumb question

Why did we punt her?

Because the women’s team won one game and the squad isn’t good enough.

 

[Tito Santana]

If Bula goes, i just hope the Club going forward just ban any dealings with Isaac Moses. The guy is a prick.

 

[Roar_Power]

dumb question

Why did we punt her?

Aaliyah Bula

The Telstra Women's Premiership profile of Aaliyah Bula including career statistics, season stats, games, tries, goals, tackles and fantasy scores.

www.weststigers.com.au

I mean if she wanted to play and train, surely we could have let her take a spot in the womens 30?
That said, happy if the club says "she is not up to standard". Ok punt her. If she is player 31 or weaker, sure.

But she seemed to show promise and surely we could have carried 1x person on the roster. Ofcourse if she was a troublemaker, punt her.

Surely the Tigers see it as a slap in the face that Bula even has Moses as his manager given the history between club and manager. They are probably just pre-empting whats inevitably going to happen.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

If Bula goes, i just hope the Club going forward just ban any dealings with Isaac Moses. The guy is a prick.

It makes you think why Moses can't see that this could be the start of it happening,
Surely, he's not so arrogant to ignore the possibility of having the door shut in his face by another club or at the very least restrict dealings to the point you're desperate for a player.

 

[Tito Santana]

It makes you think why Moses can't see that this could be the start of it happening,
Surely, he's not so arrogant to ignore the possibility of having the door shut in his face by another club or at the very least restrict dealings to the point you're desperate for a player.

I have a feeling he doesnt want to deal with the Tigers anyway mate. And i hope we dont deal with him. The guy is a scum bag. Look at how things are at Manly now. Shambles.

That Tino Tavana goes well. Hope he can get a crack at first grade.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

On another note, Will Craig may still be with the club for 2026, not sure what contract. If so, hopefully nothing more than a NSW Cup deal.

Heath Mason mentioned on the Matty G podcast released yesterday that the only 3 teammates from the Harold Matts winning team still with the club are the Laulilii brothers & Will Craig.