Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

Tom Shines · Tuesday at 7:57 AM

batboy said:
Wasn’t unfounded so much - Fifita said it.
Beau confirmed it on TV when asked about it.
I’d seen the 2 separate rooms back in the day, so they definitely existed.
I think one of the coaches post Sheens made a point of mentioning they’d been rearranged to get everyone in the same room.

The guy is implying there was a split based on a racial ( origin) basis … ( something he “heard” ) ..is that part true ? This would have been a much bigger scandal at the time if true I suggest..

Bus 2 Terrigal · Tuesday at 7:58 AM

batboy said:
Wasn’t unfounded so much - Fifita said it.
Beau confirmed it on TV when asked about it.
I’d seen the 2 separate rooms back in the day, so they definitely existed.
I think one of the coaches post Sheens made a point of mentioning they’d been rearranged to get everyone in the same room.

Was it strictly a furniture issue ?
Perhaps an IKEA sponsorship deal should have been sought.
Or just throw in some bean bags (club colours of course)
But heavens to Betsy, you’ve gotta have em in the same room 🤷‍♂️

Tom Shines · Tuesday at 8:11 AM

Did Sheens have to give his half time speech twice ?

batboy · Tuesday at 8:41 AM

Bus 2 Terrigal said:
Was it strictly a furniture issue ?
Perhaps an IKEA sponsorship deal should have been sought.
Or just throw in some bean bags (club colours of course)
But heavens to Betsy, you’ve gotta have em in the same room 🤷‍♂️

Na - they were just small rooms, and both full.. assuming the main guys all fit, and the young fellas didn’t?
There’s was a wall in between that was removed at some point (from a vague memory) don’t take the wall removing as gospel though - long time ago

Telltails · Tuesday at 8:57 AM

Tom Shines said:
The guy is implying there was a split based on a racial ( origin) basis … ( something he “heard” ) ..is that part true ? This would have been a much bigger scandal at the time if true I suggest..

There was an accusation of favourites and Fifita didn't feel he was one of them. Everyone could see his talent but for some reason he didn't feature in Sheens long-term plans.
Not one of his better decisions.

weststigerman · Tuesday at 9:01 AM

Tom Shines said:
Suggestions from who ? Or just unfounded rumours ?

Don’t believe everything you hear or read on the interweb

From Fifita at the time.

There are cliques though, just look at which players are always together. Galvin always with Tallyn, Doeuihi and Twal together often, May/Fainus/Pole etc. Not rocket science.

It may be the same at every other club, but it's there.

Telltails · Tuesday at 9:06 AM

weststigerman said:
Just look at which players are always together. Galvin always with Tallyn, Doeuihi and Twal together often, May/Fainus/Pole etc. Not rocket science.

It may be the same at every other club, but it's there.

Its called friendship

Needaname · Tuesday at 9:07 AM

weststigers said:
AD can be a starter with us at 13. That's the point. We have offered him a deal. He hasn't accepted and is going to market. He isn't jumping at a 14 bench spot or a rotation with Schnider and Cole. Talk about Penrith all you like but it's not their choice. It's Adams and Penrith are not going to pay his asking price for a bit part 14.

We can all play fantasy football, but we need to live in reality sometimes.

So the point is he has been offered a contract doesn’t want it wants to go to market but your convinced he is happy to stay and play 13 because that spot is his if he wants it.
He stays if he wants to and we make it worthwhile for him.
It’s as simple as that.
If not he won’t be short of suitors.

Buttface · Tuesday at 9:07 AM

Tom Shines said:
Did Sheens have to give his half time speech twice ?

That was his problem this time around, he doesn’t speak Mt D Gangsta.

innsaneink · Tuesday at 9:07 AM

https://www.theroar.com.au/2012/04/10/wests-tigers-are-divided-says-fifita/

hank37w · Tuesday at 9:08 AM

tiger_one said:
I heard that Gus has never met him ..... 😉

Despite a million viewers having seen them together on national television. 🤣

Gus, you're the best.

Buttface · Tuesday at 9:11 AM

weststigerman said:
From Fifita at the time.

There are cliques though, just look at which players are always together. Galvin always with Tallyn, Doeuihi and Twal together often, May/Fainus/Pole etc. Not rocket science.

It may be the same at every other club, but it's there.

Just like any work or social environment?

Needaname · Tuesday at 9:12 AM

BlackWhiteGold said:
We knew this was likely …

https://twitter.com/x/status/1947219931218751834

I reckon AD has a number in his head that closely resembles the contract he was on when he was starting for us. He took less, much less whilst going through rehab and we’ve given him a chance to bounce back. I’d say he is back to his earlier self and has even improved on in toughness areas etc. as I said anything less than 400k is an insult to him given how much we are using him on the field.
What did we sign him on originally for, was it about $600k a season?

weststigers · Tuesday at 9:13 AM

Needaname said:
So the point is he has been offered a contract doesn’t want it wants to go to market but your convinced he is happy to stay and play 13 because that spot is his if he wants it.
He stays if he wants to and we make it worthwhile for him.
It’s as simple as that.
If not he won’t be short of suitors.

Suitors yes, but you were talking about Penrith specifically. I just don't see where he fits there, but you insist he will leave us to play with Penrith for less money and less game time. St George are the ones that have the cheque book open.

Needaname · Tuesday at 9:16 AM

Tiger_claws said:
Our pre-season next year will be severely hampered for our spine players. Bula, Fainu, Romey & Api will all feature in the international games at the end of the year. Those guys will then have a mandatory 8 week break at the completion of the tournament. If it’s the same dates as last year we may not see those guys until late January. The players can choose to come back earlier than the 8 weeks however.

Non will be travelling to England at least this time. The internationals are local to the Oceania region.

hank37w · Tuesday at 9:17 AM

liltiger said:
Depends how much extra cash on top Penrith are willing to chip in. 🤪

Yes, we always get compensation, unfortunately there will be the usual non disclosure clauses so I guess we will never actually find out how much but I would imagine it would be substantial.

Tom Shines · Tuesday at 9:17 AM

weststigerman said:
From Fifita at the time.

There are cliques though, just look at which players are always together. Galvin always with Tallyn, Doeuihi and Twal together often, May/Fainus/Pole etc. Not rocket science.

It may be the same at every other club, but it's there.

On a racial basis with Fifita?You said if was based on ‘the players “origin’ )…. You are also now comparing two different things ..when Fifita was here 15 years ago and now…what’s the connection? I also think you are seeing what you want to see… Galvin and Tallyn maybe ..2 young guys hanging out… the other two hanging with the kids …nah not buying that

Needaname · Tuesday at 9:19 AM

weststigers said:
Suitors yes, but you were talking about Penrith specifically. I just don't see where he fits there, but you insist he will leave us to play with Penrith for less money and less game time. St George are the ones that have the cheque book open.

That’s where you’re wrong. I didn’t insist it at all. I answered a question, may of been yours, may of been someone else’s who asked who he will replace. And I said anyone of the utilities they currently have on their bench. Potentially AD could see an option beating out Blaize or Casey but I don’t see that happening personally.

Needaname · Tuesday at 9:20 AM

tigahhh said:
🤔 benji said they were sick

Suggesting food poisoning?

weststigers · Tuesday at 9:21 AM

Needaname said:
That’s where you’re wrong. I didn’t insist it at all. I answered a question, may of been yours, may of been someone else’s who asked who he will replace. And I said anyone of the utilities they currently have on their bench. Potentially AD could see an option beating out Blaize or Casey but I don’t see that happening personally.

Whatever mate

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