Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Roar_Power]

🐯 CONFIRMED: The Wests Tigers have signed 2024 Australian Schoolboys fullback Jack Attard on a three-year contract, per sources.

Attard will be on a train-and-trial contract in 2026, before moving to the development list (2027) and the Top 30 roster (2028) over the next few seasons.

@BlackWhiteGold

Top 30 in 2028. How does he fit in if Bula is still around?

 

[tigahhh]

Top 30 in 2028. How does he fit in if Bula is still around?

dogs fans seem to think Bula is a done deal to the bulldogs

 

[Coastie_Tiger]

dogs fans seem to think Bula is a done deal to the bulldogs

Still under contract for two more seasons is he not, or is one of those seasons the infamous clause?

 

[Betterdays22]

Top 30 in 2028. How does he fit in if Bula is still around?

Without doing the research my guess would be that most clubs carry at least 2 Fullbacks in their top 30. This should not be seen as a threat to Bula (I doubt he would see it like that), but an exercise in building out proper depth in the roster.

 

[innsaneink]

Top 30 in 2028. How does he fit in if Bula is still around?

Id ignore that its pure speculation

 

[Tom Shines]

dogs fans seem to think Bula is a done deal to the bulldogs

Just like they did Luai… do you believe them this time ?

I doubt be has made a decision yet personally…

 

[Needaname]

I find it hard to believe Purdue will go there to play Center …he will likely have a couple of options that might be better

True. Though he ain’t pushing Munster out of 5/8 but between him and Munster they might fill fullback / 5/8.
Though at the Cowboys he has less opposition to lock down a 5/8 spot.

 

[Needaname]

🐯 CONFIRMED: The Wests Tigers have signed 2024 Australian Schoolboys fullback Jack Attard on a three-year contract, per sources.

Attard will be on a train-and-trial contract in 2026, before moving to the development list (2027) and the Top 30 roster (2028) over the next few seasons.

@BlackWhiteGold

How old is Attard?

 

[Tom Shines]

Though at the Cowboys he has less opposition to lock down a 5/8 spot.

Yeah ..I think more chance he stays at Cowboys or elsewhere then end up at the Storm…I don’t think he is a great fit there based on what they have already ..

 

[JB9918]

🐯 CONFIRMED: The Wests Tigers have signed 2024 Australian Schoolboys fullback Jack Attard on a three-year contract, per sources.

Attard will be on a train-and-trial contract in 2026, before moving to the development list (2027) and the Top 30 roster (2028) over the next few seasons.

@BlackWhiteGold

Perfect result.

Now Richo says to Bula we have until March 31 to take up your option at $900k show us your worth it.

A lot of water to pass under the bridge between now & then... Play the long game.

That's unless we strike a deal prior.

I would suggest given the depth we are building at FB the most we would offer is until the end of 2029 maximum more like 2028.

 

[Betterdays22]

🐯 CONFIRMED: The Wests Tigers have signed 2024 Australian Schoolboys fullback Jack Attard on a three-year contract, per sources.

Attard will be on a train-and-trial contract in 2026, before moving to the development list (2027) and the Top 30 roster (2028) over the next few seasons.

@BlackWhiteGold

You would hope they put some kind of performance clause in these contracts

 

[tigahhh]

How old is Attard?

19 mate

You would hope they put some kind of performance clause in these contracts

the last clown show administration would’ve given him a top 30 deal straight away

 

[user118245]

Let’s ignore the fact they just let Papi, NAS and Pezet go.

Both upgrades on who left imo, curious to see which half they have to replace pezet

 

[user118245]

Top 30 in 2028. How does he fit in if Bula is still around?

Takes the spot Heath mason is wasting

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Both upgrades on who left imo, curious to see which half they have to replace pezet

It’s how the good clubs do it.

 

[Jolls]

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I Think we need to temper expectations with Roberts somewhat. From the game I've seen him play he reminds me of Steve Trindall, Chris Paterson. Big and slow, minimal impact and low work rate.

Maybe he was injured or lost motivation after announcing his departure but he was very average for the chooks. Just doesn't have the aggression or heart to take it to the next level.

Let's see if Benji can light his fire

His development was the main reason I didn't have him in consideration for the opening of the season. He needs to demonstrate his skill set, not have the carpet laid out for him.

The point Merlot was getting at was the potential for us to develop a quality 13 from within the stock that we have. I would certainly prefer us to recruit a proven 13 of the style we want; it doesn't appear the Benji and Richo agree.

 

[Fainu Brothers]

His development was the main reason I didn't have him in consideration for the opening of the season. He needs to demonstrate his skill set, not have the carpet laid out for him.

The point Merlot was getting at was the potential for us to develop a quality 13 from within the stock that we have. I would certainly prefer us to recruit a proven 13 of the style we want; it doesn't appear the Benji and Richo agree.

So you know what Richo and Benji are doing with the last 2 roster spots? Genius

 

[WesternSuburbsBoy]

he's not even on a top 30 deal till 2028 so i'd say it has little impact on Bulas future at all

 

[innsaneink]

His development was the main reason I didn't have him in consideration for the opening of the season. He needs to demonstrate his skill set, not have the carpet laid out for him.

The point Merlot was getting at was the potential for us to develop a quality 13 from within the stock that we have. I would certainly prefer us to recruit a proven 13 of the style we want; it doesn't appear the Benji and Richo agree.

Id be surprised if he sees firsts at all next year...itd be off a negative scenario if we do imo

 

[Vicious]

Id be surprised if he sees firsts at all next year...itd be off a negative scenario if we do imo

Predicting how fast a 20y.o will develop as a rugby league player is like trying to predict the Lotto numbers.
Young Ethan has plenty of size, good mobility for someone of his size and looks to have his fair share of skill to go with it.
It will be a matter of whether he’s prepared to cop some punishment in order to utilise these strengths which will determine how good he can be and how fast he will get there.