Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

Rock Hopper Steve said:

That was on show when TDS played a shocker for Parra with shit deliveries from dummy half many times and a cranky pants Mitchy threw a tantrum and tore him a new one in front of the whole NRL community.

Had a long chuckle at the situation but what a whiny little turd M Moses is, that stuff should be sorted at training not broadcasted on live TV.

Saying that it really hurt when he jumped ship, he would solve our problems at 7, very good half.

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Jolls said:

While I respect you point of view, Luai has proven that, in the right system, he is elite. The issue we have is that we haven't created the environment for a "Luai" to perform.

If we hark back to the 05 Wests Tigers, we were playing a different brand of footy to the rest of the competion, under a coach that was anything but conventional.

We are now coming off a low base with a coach, that despite his razzle dazzle, is more about creating the environment that allows players to excel as opposed than establishing a system to make them shine.

This is both good and bad. Good in that we are not tied to conventional thinking; bad in that when we get it wrong we get it wrong badly.

Benji may be inexperienced as a FG coach, but he has already won the first battle (if we believe what the players say) in that there is belief in the system and where we are headed. As long as he has that buy in, I think we are on the right track. My assessment, and it may well be wrong, is that Benji is allowing the team to execute, within guidelines, how it sees fit. This is a brave move, because he is handing over execution based on intent.

He has tenure now, and that is a bad thing in my book, because he is less likely to be held to account. HBG shit knee jerk decision to extend him? Probably, but a subject for a different conversation and thread.

So why is it both good and bad? It is good because the players know what they are to achieve, the understand the end goal, and are given the tools to do so without being given a prescriptive method. As a player this is the ultimate freedom. The bad is, that given the the intent, there has to be an allowance for them to achieve it based on what they see on the paddock, and while they are learning that, there is an expectation that they will fail/firetruck up. This has to be accepted - it is part of the learning curve

It takes time to get it right and you have to have trust and give lattitude to allow mistakes to be made as the system is developed. You also have to be able to, as a coach, divorce yourself from the on field decisions made and provide an open learning environment for everyone involved in the post game review.

I personally believe that Benji is on the right track. He has the right mix of young and expereinced players to have a real crack at the title. Will it happen in 2026? I doubt it - we are missing some expereince in key areas. However, I would not be surprised if Benji unearths a talent no one was looking at - simply because he is a different sort of cat.

So getting back to the start - we are in a process of evolution at the club. Success is not set in stone and we could easily turn to a puddle of poo; however, we have an unconventional coach and a malleable team.

I think we had something similar in 2005. I am not suggesting that we wil win the competion in 2026; but, I do think we need to step back and reflect on the signifcant changes that guys like Luai faced in changing clubs and coaching styles.

There is no free pass for Benji in 2026, but I expect that the work done to date will set us up for success.

Big Hairy Audacious Goal - bottom of the 8 in 2026.

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Modman said:

Hes an annoying little pr%ck thats for sure Rock , idk i enjoyed it and Moses is a competitive little bastard. Would make us an instant top 8 side. and we kept Brooks lol.

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Rock Hopper Steve said:

That was on show when TDS played a shocker for Parra with shit deliveries from dummy half many times and a cranky pants Mitchy threw a tantrum and tore him a new one in front of the whole NRL community.

Had a long chuckle at the situation but what a whiny little turd M Moses is, that stuff should be sorted at training not broadcasted on live TV.

Saying that it really hurt when he jumped ship, he would solve our problems at 7, very good half.

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Rock Hopper Steve said:

Going off the form he showed over at Parra I'd say he's still has a lot to learn, some of his games were bloody ordinary, you trying to tell me at 21 this year he will be at the top of his game and the finished product, yeah right.

Some young blokes have to have the instruction from peers rammed down their throat for years before it sinks in and becomes automatic.

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TIGERS said:

Mitchell Moses is a great player. If we didn't have a complete idiot in charge of our club in 2015 and 2016 he could still be playing for us. Hiring Jason Taylor after having Mick Potter in charge was like saying, I'm going to ease off the drink and give meth a go.

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tigerballs said:

What odds were WT halfway through 2005, 100/1? When it clicks, it clicks. It just takes time.

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TonyTiger said:

$110 with TAB to be exact - I pocketed $11k for a $100 outlay

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innsaneink said:

That game was on Fox the other day

Absolutely the worst jersey weve ever run out in...putrid

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hank37w said:

Always looked like some Aussie Rules inspired piece of garbage.

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The best 13 players without a contract for 2027​

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HUNT 101 said:

I agree, especially Taylan will have a full pre season which is scary to think how much better he will be ,considering how well he played last year after a hand full of reserve grade games he slotted straight in and Samuela I believe will be crossing the white line plenty of times this year off the short ball , he hits the gaps beautifully and or can get a pass away to the quicker player in support.
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upthetigers said:

These Mays are built different aye, the Mays and Fainus will be the foundations for our club for years to come 🙏

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innsaneink said:

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The best 13 players without a contract for 2027​

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Lock​

Candidates: Jesse Colquhoun (Cronulla Sharks), Adam Elliott (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Kurt Mann (Canterbury Bulldogs), Cameron McInnes (Cronulla Sharks), Morgan Smithies (Canberra Raiders), Ray Stone (The Dolphins), Jake Trbojevic (Manly Sea Eagles), Dylan Walker (Parramatta Eels)


There are more locks coming off-contract at the end of 2026 than any of the group would feel comfortable with.

There is also plenty of experience, with Kurt Mann, Jake Trbojevic and Dylan Walker all providing solid options.

Morgan Smithies has had a great start to his time in the NRL, but it's the Sharks where your eyes are immediately drawn, with both Cameron McInnes and Jesse Colquhoun a chance of leaving.

In this instance, we will take the rising star and have Colquhoun, who it's believed has as many as six or seven clubs chasing his signature.

Verdict: Jesse Colquhoun (Cronulla Sharks)

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