Tom Shines
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Might have a very nice boat though as well
Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion
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Might have a very nice boat though as well
GNR4LIFE
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15 pages? That’s a bit generous.
The Chad
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No inside information, but something is brewing.
Obviously we had Richo talking about 2-3 external signings that 'were exciting' a few weeks back. For whatever reason, nothing has eventuated, but I doubt Richo puts himself in a position to make a fool of himself in the public forum without something concrete to back that up.
We have all heard the KPP & Taylan May rumours. Tyrone May is off contract & on record saying he wants to return to Australia. The Broncos are having some cap balancing issues with questions around Staggs, Cobbo & Reynolds confirmed, and rumours around a few of their forwards too.
We just let Galvin walk, leaving another Top 30 spot available.
It might be that the signings are not for the remainder of this season. We could spend the next few months trying to lock in the likes of Da Silva, Api, Bula, To'a etc AFTER an announcement of who is getting added next season (KPP, May etc). This gives the club clarity on the available dollars etc. Or maybe that is the delay on announcing signings from external- need to tie up the guys in house first before we commit to $'s elsewhere.
There are only so many NRL Top 30 spots available every year. And our club has a few available & money to spend.
Obviously we had Richo talking about 2-3 external signings that 'were exciting' a few weeks back. For whatever reason, nothing has eventuated, but I doubt Richo puts himself in a position to make a fool of himself in the public forum without something concrete to back that up.
We have all heard the KPP & Taylan May rumours. Tyrone May is off contract & on record saying he wants to return to Australia. The Broncos are having some cap balancing issues with questions around Staggs, Cobbo & Reynolds confirmed, and rumours around a few of their forwards too.
We just let Galvin walk, leaving another Top 30 spot available.
It might be that the signings are not for the remainder of this season. We could spend the next few months trying to lock in the likes of Da Silva, Api, Bula, To'a etc AFTER an announcement of who is getting added next season (KPP, May etc). This gives the club clarity on the available dollars etc. Or maybe that is the delay on announcing signings from external- need to tie up the guys in house first before we commit to $'s elsewhere.
There are only so many NRL Top 30 spots available every year. And our club has a few available & money to spend.
Yeah a lot of clubs are holding on trying to stockpile or add in time for the new teams to come in.
Meanwhile we have 3 spots this year and about 8 next year and nothing.
Also NRL.com has Jarome registered as only 25 and 26 so player options aside effectively he is off contract from Nov1.
I wonder if Richo is just waiting until the next squad deadline of March next year for agents to start throwing their players at the Tigers just knowing they have the spots available.
I’m with you here Tom,
The manager is just doing his job seeing how much interest is out there for his client.
If there is a position that has abundance of talent around it is the no:9
So wouldn’t see much issue finding a replacement if the kid moves on.
Rumour has it Gus went in to check on their welfare 😉
Tom Shines
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Some media type said yesterday ( Andrew Webster I think ) that 2 Sydney teams were interested in him …
Not young though …so he needs to be very cheap
Getting the right signing for the right money otherwise this forum will go in a meltdown
Tom Shines
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What’s the latest with Taylan? I thought he had been at Souths most recently
In a newspaper article a couple of years ago Harry said he offered to pay for 3 third party deals. But nobody from the club ever got back to him.
innsaneink
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Just to clarify...he didnt say 2 or 3 players....he said in 2 or 3 weeks time...but it was singings plural...and external
Tom Shines
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Don’t destroy the Chinese Whispers mate
Onnit Ink - He did....
It was almost 2 months ago now, Surely he was eluding to the NRLW Signings trumpeted of late.
That's not what was intimated though.
The Chad
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I actually think he did give a number on signings.
I remember talking about 2-3 weeks. I thought he said at least 2 signings.
Rock Hopper Steve
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Unfortunately, the silence is deafening so the answer is (you know what) all.
Betterdays22
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The salary cap has tripled from the days of Adam Blair... 500k then is nowhere near Alex Seyfarth
money.
500k then was a ridiculous contract for Blair even by todays standards
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Tyrone May - he'd make a "good" utility. He was a part of a grand final winning team just a few years ago. Toiling away in super league. I could see him being a Kurt Mann type player, which would benefit us.
Taylan May - uniting the trio brothers. This would be great for training and Taylan strengthens a weakness we have. Has that sort of mongrel we kind of lack in the backs. We've seen how the Fainu bros love being at the same club. The May bros would really benefit us, brotherhood is something special.
Suli Pole - Fonuas brother. Come join the pack lad. He's only young, so we can develope him in the lower grades & hope for the best. Good prospect.
Kai Pearce-Paul - it's all been said, he's being mis used at Newcastle. He would be a dynamic option in our backrow and I could see his attacking skills really opening up at the Tigers. Get the deal done.
Krystian Mapapalangi - this will be your next favourite player. 1 to 6, he can cover it all. He should be elevated to top 30 and fill in when needed, however I could see him making a centre position his own. The kid is a very talented player. Otherwise he's an upgrade on our centre depth, with some likely departing.
Harrison "Harry" Hassett - those who watch the lower grades will know the name. Played first grade the other week at the Panthers and scored a try. Looks like a promising prospect and will strengthen our backrow depth. Good bench option & won't break the bank.
Lazarus Vaalepu - Samoan prop in the Melbourne system. Off contract. Big lad and we need some props badly. Very handy player that would fit in within what were building.
Viliami Fifita - 24 year old prop at the Dragons, came through the Manly system with the Fainu bros. Another big lad. Would be a welcome addition to our pack in an area we need desperately to bolster.
Taylan May - uniting the trio brothers. This would be great for training and Taylan strengthens a weakness we have. Has that sort of mongrel we kind of lack in the backs. We've seen how the Fainu bros love being at the same club. The May bros would really benefit us, brotherhood is something special.
Suli Pole - Fonuas brother. Come join the pack lad. He's only young, so we can develope him in the lower grades & hope for the best. Good prospect.
Kai Pearce-Paul - it's all been said, he's being mis used at Newcastle. He would be a dynamic option in our backrow and I could see his attacking skills really opening up at the Tigers. Get the deal done.
Krystian Mapapalangi - this will be your next favourite player. 1 to 6, he can cover it all. He should be elevated to top 30 and fill in when needed, however I could see him making a centre position his own. The kid is a very talented player. Otherwise he's an upgrade on our centre depth, with some likely departing.
Harrison "Harry" Hassett - those who watch the lower grades will know the name. Played first grade the other week at the Panthers and scored a try. Looks like a promising prospect and will strengthen our backrow depth. Good bench option & won't break the bank.
Lazarus Vaalepu - Samoan prop in the Melbourne system. Off contract. Big lad and we need some props badly. Very handy player that would fit in within what were building.
Viliami Fifita - 24 year old prop at the Dragons, came through the Manly system with the Fainu bros. Another big lad. Would be a welcome addition to our pack in an area we need desperately to bolster.
Agree with your comment. I’m so frustrated with how just things are, especially what seems like 6 weeks a go Richo said we would have 3 or so external signings in a couple of weeks. But he is my mature, and positive thinking about it -
It seems KPP is imminent by all reports. The knights play tonight so nothing will be announced today, maybe tomorrow? Maybe they are looking at getting him this year and that’s the hold up? Chammas said he was surprised it hasn’t been announced or signed yet, so maybe this is the case? Obviously we have plenty of spots free for this year so that can take time to sort out between 2 clubs, especially if Dom young ends up at the knights this year.
Speaking of the knights I live in Newcastle’s and the Gaga talk is interesting as I heard this morning that’s the Knights are not taking up the club option on Gagai for next year. He could be coming?
T.May again I would assume we would’ve snapped him up by now, maybe his manager reached out to a few more clubs to get a “market value” on him? Hence the touring of Souths and his manager has come back to the tigers to say this is what we want? Or maybe he will go to the bunnies? As we know Terrell will be in Richo’s about signing his brother up.
Interesting that all the FIfita leaving the titans noise has gone in the media.
I’m sure someone on here said Griffen Nene is off contract, I would chase him. Kiwi boy, Benji may have some pull. He would be ideal to come on for pole and may, big motor, big runs and defends well. Give us a bit more size and then you can really lean in that impact of Hunt off the bench.
You would assume that the lack of house means there is a lot going on now in the background. We have to be patient, and yes I need to take my own piece of advice!
But as always I check on here all the time for any little whispers that we have signed someone, I would love some news soon but let’s just hope it’s all going on in a positive way for the team in the background.
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