Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

Couple days out from our start and bang in comes Bulla crap with dragons leading the way with big offer , this club would know what was coming and Benji must be just getting pissed off the deal is not done , waiting to see how he goes for a period of games is a joke , sign him or kill the offers , this is gonna derail us again , Attard is hear just go sign Tracey for 2 years and bring in Attard if and when he is ready , piss off mosses and bulla we don’t need them and their shat
 
Canadian Club said:
If he’s secured a multi year deal and spot in the 17, then good on him. Something he probably wasn’t going to get here.

He’s got KPP and Samuela in front of him, with Godinet taking up that first second rower up in 2027. Sukkar and Roberts may also be pushing for spots depending on their development this season.
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He only signed on for 1 year.
It was only ever a temporary arrangement IMO.
A team to do a preseason training with before the Perth Bears were ready to spend some dollars and come into the NRL comp. No shock horror here.
 
Wiz said:
Isaac Moses is also Shane Flanagan’s manager. I’ve said it multiple times on here, the moment we mentioned in the media we were confident of re-signing Bula (which we first did months ago and have done a few times since) we were in big trouble. Isaac uses that stuff against you.
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Shane and Moses have been very good at taking tigers players that we didn’t want
Klemmer
Liddle

OR talking to players we were trying to sign
AD
Bula

I think there has been more ?
 
Tiger_Fanatic3 said:

Dragons to pounce on Jahream Bula if Tigers can’t seal deal​


St George Illawarra plans to make a huge play for Jahream Bula to be the long-term successor for Clint Gutherson if the star fullback doesn’t come to terms with the Wests Tigers.

Bula has a mutual option in his contract for 2027. The Tigers have until next month to exercise it, which would result in him playing next season on a salary of $900,000. If they choose not to, Bula can take up a player option to stay put by the following month at a price of $900,000. If neither occurs, Bula is free on the open market.

Sources not authorised to speak publicly because Bula’s isn’t a free agent have told this masthead that the Dragons will make the No.1 a priority target if he can’t strike an agreement with the Tigers.

Both clubs identify Bula as a potential franchise player. Dragons officials, to ensure they were observing anti-tampering rules, contacted the NRL to get clarification on when they are permitted to approach Bula. That can only happen if the deadline for Bula or the Tigers to take up the option expires.

The Tigers remain hopeful of coming to terms with the Fijian international, but it won’t happen before their season kicks off. Former chief executive Shane Richardson felt he was close to securing commitments from Bula and Luai before he resigned late last year. Bula’s wife Aaliyah - the daughter of former Bulldogs, Dragons, Sea Eagles and Tigers forward Solomon Haumono - was last year cut from the Tigers’ NRLW squad.

The Tigers have signed promising Panther Jack Attard, a former Australian Schoolboys fullback, as insurance should Bula move on.

Bula has also been linked with Canterbury Bulldogs, fullback Connor Tracey is off contract at the end of the season. (SMH)
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Nothing to see here, just Isaac Moses using another one of his clients (Flanno and Dragons) to get a higher price.

In fact this probably means the deal is close and Moses is trying to squeeze the last penny out of the club or get certain options in
 
Canadian Club said:
Nothing to see here, just Isaac Moses using another one of his clients (Flanno and Dragons) to get a higher price.

In fact this probably means the deal is close and Moses is trying to squeeze the last penny out of the club or get certain options in
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Past caring anymore CC, Moses is supposed to be looking after his client then this crap gets leaked days before the 1st game of the season.

How does this help Bula's mindset leading into a game, the answer could be evident if he has a stinker.
 
Canadian Club said:
Nothing to see here, just Isaac Moses using another one of his clients (Flanno and Dragons) to get a higher price.

In fact this probably means the deal is close and Moses is trying to squeeze the last penny out of the club or get certain options in
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Naa. This is the start of mosses derailing our season , game one ina few days and bang shat starts , I can’t imagine how this will go if we get belted and bulla has a shocker , his trial was shit so brace yourself
 
Rock Hopper Steve said:
Past caring anymore CC, Moses is supposed to be looking after his client then this crap gets leaked days before the 1st game of the season.

How does this help Bula's mindset leading into a game, the answer could be evident if he has a stinker.
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It doesn't, it gets him and his client more money... Thats all Moses cares about, he could care less about his players mindset.
 
Wests Tigers move to re-sign rising NRL stars Heamasi Makasini, Samuela Fainu

The Wests Tigers are moving to extend two young guns, with the club ready to open talks on twin five-year deals in a $6 million-plus retention drive to make the embattled club a premiership force.

Peter Badel and Tyson Jackson
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March 12, 2026 - 12:52PM

Wests Tigers are moving to extend young guns Heamasi Makasini and Samuela Fainu to mega deals in a $6 million-plus retention drive to make the embattled club a premiership force.

This masthead can reveal Tigers bosses are ready to open talks on twin five-year deals for Makasini and Fainu as the dynamic duo prepare for their season-opener against the Cowboys at Leichhardt Oval on Saturday.

The 18-year-old Makasini is one of the hottest backline properties in the code, while the 22-year-old Fainu, who plays his 50th game in the Tigers’ Round 2 clash, is rated a future NSW Origin forward.

Marshall made his intentions clear for Makasini on Thursday, revealing the club needs to do whatever it takes to keep him happy and locked in at Concord for the future.

“Heamasi is really important to us we will prioritise whatever we need to do to make sure he stays here,” Marshall said.

When it comes to the fight from rugby union, Marshall holds no concerns about the opposing code, with the teenager under contract with the club for the next two seasons.

Even highlighting that Makasini hasn’t mentioned rugby off his own back.

“Rugby is not a concern for me,” Marshall said.

“He’s still got two more years here under contract that we need to get the best out of.

“He hasn’t brought it up.”

Makasini and Fainu are off-contract at the end of next season, making them free agents from this November, opening the door for poaching threats from new franchises Perth and PNG.

But the Tigers insist the future superstars are going nowhere.

Heamasi Makasini works out at Leichhardt Oval. Picture: Instagram

Heamasi Makasini works out at Leichhardt Oval. Picture: Instagram

It is understood Tigers hierarchy have indicated they want to kick-off negotiations, with the joint-venture keen to lock in Makasini and Fainu until at least 2032.

Former Tigers boss Shane Richardson has watched the development of Makasini and Fainu closely and says the promising pair can one day help the club win its first premiership since 2005.

“They are as good as it gets,” said Richardson, who departed as Tigers CEO in December.

“Samuela is a true superstar.

“I think he’s worth at least $750,000 a season. He’s a line-breaking back-rower who can play 80 minutes without a problem and he’s an excellent defender. There’s no downside to him, he ticks all the boxes.

“As for Makasini, he’s always been a freak. He’s a great kid with a great attitude and he’s only going to get better.

“Those kids are the future of the club.”

The Tigers are also keen to lockdown star forward Samuela Fainu. Picture: Getty Images

The Tigers are also keen to lockdown star forward Samuela Fainu. Picture: Getty Images

The Tigers last month secured Fainu’s brother Sione to a three-year extension and that could aid their retention push for Samuela, who is relishing playing alongside his siblings, including a third brother, playmaker Latu.

Makasini made his NRL debut in the final round of the 2025 season against the Titans and caught the eye in a recent pre-season trial with a sizzling solo try against the Panthers.

Five-year extensions for the pair would be worth north of $3 million individually, but Tigers bosses believe they will get bang for their buck, with coach Benji Marshall regarding Makasini and Fainu as franchise players.

The pair could potentially earn more on the open market, but Richardson is confident Makasini and Fainu will stay loyal to the Tigers.

Wests Tigers brothers Latu, Sione and Samuela Fainu after each scored a try against the Roosters at Allianz Stadium. Picture: NRL Photos

Wests Tigers brothers Latu, Sione and Samuela Fainu after each scored a try against the Roosters at Allianz Stadium. Picture: NRL Photos

“I don’t believe they want to go anywhere else,” he said.

“The Fainu boys love playing together and they will want to stay together as brothers at the Tigers.

“These kids are very close to Benji, they have a lot of respect for him, I really believe these guys can bring some success to the Wests Tigers.”

Makasini will replace Starford Toa in the centres this week against the Cowboys, but Marshall is confident he can do the job despite the positional change from the wing.

The former Newington college student filled in for Taylan May while he was injured during pre-season.
 
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