Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion
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Lindsay Smith is quite obviously a good player, current Australian Rep and has a rapidly developing passing game, something we are still lacking within our forward pack.
The question is what is is value and what value could we offer him to try and persuade him to sign with us instead of nearly every other NRL club who I assume will also be interested in signing him ?
I reckon his Market Value is probably be between 600k - 700k so we would probably need to offer 800k to be a chance of signing him.
Is he worth that is the big question ?
I’m not sure he is worth 800k, but I’m not sure he is not worth it either.
Assuming we retain Sione Fainu who I assume we will also have to upgrade, I’d say we would have to offload someone to be able to pay someone like Lindsay Smith 800k.
Would have a relationship with Ryles from previous years
BlackWhiteGold
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Bunty Afoa is our new experienced depth prop, line speed, leg speed, leadership & good tackling efficiency.
Play him at 13 BWG? lol.
BunganHead Tiger
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Gee the forum could be interesting reading if we do sign him. Specially on game day.
Roar_Power
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Bunty Afoa to join Wests Tigers for 2026 season
The Wests Tigers are pleased to announce the signing of experienced prop, Bunty Afoa for the 2026 NRL season.
www.weststigers.com.au
Don't think we need brown now
Not badBunty Afoa to join Wests Tigers for 2026 season
The Wests Tigers are pleased to announce the signing of experienced prop, Bunty Afoa for the 2026 NRL season.
BlackWhiteGold
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lol bench prop or NSW Cup prop
Mighty_Tiger
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If all fit and firing having Bunty, Hunt and Pole as impact rotation should get us some momentum in games. Starting to actually have a squad with rotation players forming- not use to this from our club…..
Oh and 1yr like what is going on - not the wests tigers normal way to do things
BlackWhiteGold
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Wouldn't think so. Hopefully Bunty brings Kalani Going with him. Then we can say Going is coming!
Roar_Power
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Wouldn't have cost a lotNot bad
Bunty Afoa to join Wests Tigers for 2026 season
The Wests Tigers are pleased to announce the signing of experienced prop, Bunty Afoa for the 2026 NRL season.
www.weststigers.com.au
I dunno, he is probably our biggest body available now. That can be an advantage. I’d say Bunty or Hunt would be competing for impact prop now.
He's known for some fearless runs.
Kinda lost in the wilderness over recent seasons.
One year deal.
His time to shine or superleague awaits.
I like it.
He has a lot to offer.
BlackWhiteGold
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1 year deal too so will be determined to compete for an extension or offer from the Perth Bears or a club who loses a middle or 2 to the Bears.
GNR4LIFE
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First thing I did hearing this was Google Bunty’s minutes this year. A bit Royce Hunt like. No way can you carry both of them in the 17
tigahhh
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good signing
after not going for moale i felt as though they were after an experienced head that wouldn’t cost a lot and help guide our young forwards
after not going for moale i felt as though they were after an experienced head that wouldn’t cost a lot and help guide our young forwards
I think he had a spot in the warriors 17 last year and before but this season he was replaced by the two breakout power Tongans.
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