Recent content by Tiger Tarl

I don't hate this. He is close to Benji as well. Add Moses Leota to that, and I think we have a better-balanced pack: 8. May 9. Korisau 10. Leota 11. Samuela 12. Pearce-Paul 13. Twal 14. Brailey 15. Pole 16. Hunt 17. Frizell Depth: Sione, Seyfarth, Roberts, etc. And don't get sucked...

I like it. Thus shows we're only one middle (and no injuries) away from a solid pack. Whether it's Moses Leota, Leniu or this bloke, we need one more gun middle. I also don't mind a 13 like Twal starting for the first 25mins then Doueihi coming on fresh in the lock position playing first...

OR... emotions were high, egos were hurt, and the media did what it does and sensationalises and calls it a crisis but in reality this sort of thing happens in all industries, businesses, companies, relationships. The mature thing is to communicate it through and repair. Looks like all parties...

I really hope they don't fire Benji. Feels like another knee-jerk reaction. Like getting into one fight with your spouse and getting a divorce. The first half of the year showed he can get his players up to compete with the best. There will always be drama but we need stability and maturity...

Unfortunately, I think Stone is going to Penrith. Would be good lock depth for us.

I believe we need an elite prop alongside May for 2027 but if we were able to snag Fatialofa (who plays on the left side), I can't help but think Samuela could be dangerous as a lock. Big body, footwork at the line, passing game... Would allow Twal to go back to prop. That being said, I love...

I'm sure this has been posted but apparently Luai's contract with Eels has been signed. Was hoping he'd go to Union or Perth but my source is pretty confident. Also, we're only chipping in 300k, but I'm sure the media will double that when it's officially reported.

Katoa would be amazing but that fantasy aside, if Javon and Latu are our future halves, where does Doueihi play? Centre? Lock? Bench utility? He's signed till 2029 and was arguably our best player before injury... In other random signing whispers/rumours, apparently Cleary, Toa, Yeo, et al...

Heard an interesting throwaway from the agency side. They see the West Tigers as finally getting a strong handle on their cap to the point that, as of 2028, we may be one of the only clubs to NOT have a player over $1M per year. That may change in the next 18 months if we use Luai's money to...

Realistically, we need to win our next 5 games to be a chance. Not sure when the last time we've won 5 in a row. Twal and Samuela will help, but will be without Taylan (one of our strike weapons), KPP, Royce, etc. I'm not confident, but stranger things have happened.

From what I’ve heard from someone connected to the agency side as well as ex-player mates, the salaries reported in the media mostly include third-party deals or are just plain guesses. The players, agents, and even the RLPA don't correct them because inflated numbers help drive up market value...

Specifically Knights and Cowboys. I reckon they'll be our competition for the 8th spot. Go Dragons!

Humphries is off to Perth

Only one prop on the bench? Looks like May will be playing 80...

Realistically, we need 13 wins to make the 8 (especially with our for and against). We are currently on 7 wins. So we need 6 more wins from 11 games. Not impossible, but not easy given our injury crisis. Here's my prediction: 1. Panthers 2. Warriors 3. Roosters 4. Sea Eagles 5. Dolphins 6...