weststigers
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I didn't know about that. That will definitely remove any reason for a player to go there.
Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion
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Holman Barnes #1 Fan
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It's only week 2 and he's already lost the dressing room. That Doueihi try has wooden spoon vibes about it. It was soft like some of our forwards in the wooden spoon years, putting in minimal effort Steflopo Utoikaflopu style.
The problem is the cure would be even worse than the disease.We need both out of our club.
Mate what ? Mavrik was always signing with Perth. As soon as it was a 1 year deal , it was obvious AF. The club would have known … but having him allows for Roberts and Sukkar to develop an extra year , and the younger boys like the Tautua bros , Broaderlow , Saukuru , younger in Godinet another year of development . There’s no conspiracy ….
As for the Sironen brothers … they weren’t that good , and at the time wanted to play 6, so loved for opportunities . Siro was an employee of Balmain right up until his retirement …: why would he steer them away , outside of opportunity …. The club thought they were edge backrowers . And tbh they were right …. Huh ?
You don’t need to win families over Z you need to show them the truth , that thier child is valued , they will be given opportunities for growth an if good enough , an opportunity at an nrl career in an environment that will nurture them , and push them to excel .
It’s easy with a legacy like the storm …. And lately the panthers , maybe the roosters . But most other clubs are building that portfolio . I’d say the next best systems are the raiders and warriors , but they’re obviously geographically challenged . Everyone else is a prisoner of the moment and what’s in their pathways . I tell you who I wouldn’t send my kid to … th bulldogs .
Unless you are certain players .. then you will be mistreated . Look at the way they’ve brutally discarded guys like sexton , Xerri , and Mahoney , and yet to happen but will ,Burton . The lack of empathy , an IMO , exposure of a system , that is soulless . Is pretty much there now for all to see . And btw , they still haven’t developed a talent . All their players are buys from other clubs , even Preston and King , bought just before thier debuts from the roosters , and 50 games in with the Storm and titans . Even their winger , was with the knights and got cut , just before Covid .
Not 1 single junior . But I digress … we have a strong history of debuting talent , and getting them to nrl ready , often losing them when they’re about to peak .
For me I don’t agree with this idea, they’ll develop better somewhere else . Where really other clubs are simply just benefitting from using the tigers as a feeder club to get talent up to speed .
Like Stefano last year …/ hes gone backwards at the storm , at the very least stagnated. Still doing his 1 run a game where he knocks a number 9 or half flying , and everyone goes Oooooooo … then has 10 runs for 92m …. Bog average .
All of that is to say you’ve tied yourself in a mental knot , based on people like Galvin . Even Blore was let go . And wanted to stay originally . We are keeping the good ones . Even TDS … it’s extremely debatable why his career will be . I think you need to relax
Nah I don’t think so . I think elite players will go there , when they are off thier current club and in between clubs / unsure as to what’s next . It won’t be your Luai types , who are driven and seek certain challenges .
It will be your Zac Lomax types , all about the cash , or your Maloney types, transient by nature looking to make bank and and make short influence .
I can’t see too many 10 year players there … even 5 years.
Xerri would be a great get. He's on 350k at the dogs, defends well and averages 140m a game
The problem is we signed Toa long term so I don't think we will go for him
Tom Shines
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The Tigers are never mentioned as being in on any player , although there is an obvious need at Center right now and you think Xerri might fit the bill
Teams like Parra and St George are mentioned as being in on literally every player that shakes loose
Teams like Parra and St George are mentioned as being in on literally every player that shakes loose
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As a player yes. But I find it hard to cop him as a person, especially given his recent hissy fit. The Bulldogs gave him an opportunity after he was banned for several years for taking steroids, then he carries on like he’s too good to be dropped or play out of position. That doesn’t sound like the kind of character that helps build a club.
Tom Shines
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The club seems to have plenty of dramas too with their players … they are not shy about moving on guys early
That would be a great backline
user118245
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Would people want him here?
I don't want him,when he left us there were many rumours about him white anting the coaching staff.We are trying to promote stability within the club despite the perpetual clown show from HBG.The last thing we need is more potential backstabbing.
user118245
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Wait is that illegal?
wstigers11
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Skelton centre
I think this is likely reflective of available cap space
From memory he and Benji don't get on. Could be wrong, I'm sure I heard it somewhere though?
