Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

Leck said:
I don't understand why any club would want to build a team around two families. It makes absolutely no sense.

We have three Fainus (possibly four if Manase gets signed) and maybe three Mays in the squad.

If they don't get their way, they'll hold the club to ransom. If they leave, we'll be absolutely screwed.

This is the stupidest recruitment strategy and logic I've ever seen from this club.
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You either havent followed the club for long or your judgement is clouded.

Terrell May
Taylan May
Samuela Fainu
Sione Fainu
Latu Fainu

I look at those players and think every single one is a good signing.

As for the fringe players..

Manase will have the chance to come back via Ron Massey... the same way I could go and trial for them... so whats the problem?

Tyrone isnt coming.. so I dont knowwhat you are on about.

Go and watch the 2nd half of the mayday podcast and listen to the way terrell commits himself to this club over playing for Samoa in the world cup. it was bloody refreshing to hear that he means business... with some luck we will see terrell evolve over the next 12 months.
 
Not sure what people expect when the club has created the position they are in due to years of self sabotage and mismanagement and zero success on the back of it.
WTs is vulnerable to every demand a player wants to make because they all know that it's a players market and if they are even half decent they will have options elsewhere with clubs that offer the chance of success that WTs can't seriously sell to anyone.
We keep supporting a club that we continue to complain about on one hand then in other question why they have to bend over to players and managers, pay overs, clauses, tempt family members. If you can't replace the Fainu's with equal or better then you have to decide if you meet their demands - that's the reality.
 
Telltails said:
Not sure what people expect when the club has created the position they are in due to years of self sabotage and mismanagement and zero success on the back of it.
WTs is vulnerable to every demand a player wants to make because they all know that it's a players market and if they are even half decent they will have options elsewhere with clubs that offer the chance of success that WTs can't seriously sell to anyone.
We keep supporting a club that we continue to complain about on one hand then in other question why they have to bend over to players and managers, pay overs, clauses, tempt family members. If you can't replace the Fainu's with equal or better then you have to decide if you meet their demands - that's the reality.
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The same people also over look the talent we have on our hands. Samuela is only 22. Latu 21. We are sitting on gold. But they want to focus on players like tds and galvin.
 
mtd#2 said:
You either havent followed the club for long or your judgement is clouded.

Terrell May
Taylan May
Samuela Fainu
Sione Fainu
Latu Fainu

I look at those players and think every single one is a good signing.

As for the fringe players..

Manase will have the chance to come back via Ron Massey... the same way I could go and trial for them... so whats the problem?

Tyrone isnt coming.. so I dont knowwhat you are on about.

Go and watch the 2nd half of the mayday podcast and listen to the way terrell commits himself to this club over playing for Samoa in the world cup. it was bloody refreshing to hear that he means business... with some luck we will see terrell evolve over the next 12 months.
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Sure, if Manase comes back, he’ll have to go through the Cup first. I’m just not sure why you’d want to give someone with his violent history a contract, but what do I know?

Tyrone is still just a rumour that started back in May, with talk that all the brothers want to reunite.

That could potentially mean seven players from just two families in our club.

Absolutely nuts.

www.foxsports.com.au

‘Always the goal’: May sets sights on ultimate family dream at Tigers after extension

‘Always the goal’: May sets sights on ultimate family dream at Tigers after extension
www.foxsports.com.au www.foxsports.com.au
 
tiger_one said:
But champion @Leck, remember the Mortimers and the Hughes families in the old Bulldogs teams - it can work.
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Good point, but guess what, we came 15th this year, so it's not working. The Mortimers played in four grand finals and won three. This lineup will be very lucky if they don't get another spoon next year.

Let's see how how this all pans out after November 1st.
 
Telltails said:
Not sure what people expect when the club has created the position they are in due to years of self sabotage and mismanagement and zero success on the back of it.
WTs is vulnerable to every demand a player wants to make because they all know that it's a players market and if they are even half decent they will have options elsewhere with clubs that offer the chance of success that WTs can't seriously sell to anyone.
We keep supporting a club that we continue to complain about on one hand then in other question why they have to bend over to players and managers, pay overs, clauses, tempt family members. If you can't replace the Fainu's with equal or better then you have to decide if you meet their demands - that's the reality.
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The words mismanagement and self sabotage ring true.
 
Canadian Club said:
From someone I know to be reliable... Everyone can take that as they will, if they don't believe it or are skeptical then that is completely fine. Just re-laying the info.

I posted in the Samuela thread that i don't know when it will be announced formally, but just heard that it's all been agreed. It's complicated because his agent is banned at the moment and because they're big/long deals, the specific agent (Tartak) doesn't want to miss out on the commission so the paper work and signature have to happen at specific times. He's been very involved in their careers since they were young, taken care of the Fainus and their family especially during the stuff with Manase, and they want to to take care of him.

Manase will probably be at the club in some capacity in the next year or two. Will probably make his way back through RMC and at some point sign a Cup contract. I know many people will be against that and fair enough, but i personally don't really have an issue with it. Manase did the crime and did the time. Deserves a second chance at life and rehabilitation.

There are others in our game who have done the crime, done no time and even rewarded with rep honours and premierships. Ezra Mam, Matt Lodge etc.
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Do people who don’t admit to what they did deserve second chances? Would you have even bothered with that essay, talking him up if his last name wasn’t Fainu? Would you even care about his second chance?
 
Telltails said:
Not sure what people expect when the club has created the position they are in due to years of self sabotage and mismanagement and zero success on the back of it.
WTs is vulnerable to every demand a player wants to make because they all know that it's a players market and if they are even half decent they will have options elsewhere with clubs that offer the chance of success that WTs can't seriously sell to anyone.
We keep supporting a club that we continue to complain about on one hand then in other question why they have to bend over to players and managers, pay overs, clauses, tempt family members. If you can't replace the Fainu's with equal or better then you have to decide if you meet their demands - that's the reality.
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The thing is though, do you think clubs who chase Sam will be prepared to bend over? Do you think the Roosters or the Storm would say “Sure, we’ll sign your thug brother who has never admitted his guilt, if that’s what it takes to get you.” No goddamn way. Sam and Latu presenting themselves as a package deal is one thing as they are genuine first graders. Having to include their interloper brother, who has not only not played for 6 or 7 years, but been in jail is something only the most desperate club would even consider.
 
BlackWhiteGold said:
Whilst a lot of our NRL team will benefit from not playing the RLWC (i.e injury rehab for some, full pre-season for others), I think the RLWC will be great benefit for these guys …

Latu Fainu (Tonga, hopefully 5/8)
Solomone Saukuru (Fiji)
Josese Lanyon (Fiji)
Tony Sukkar (Lebanon)
Glassie Glassie (Cook Islands)

Great experience, environment, hopefully plenty of game time & (for Latu) reps in the halves ahead of 2027.
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Really hoping that Wolfe uses Latu at 5/8 and not just a backup hooker. If you look at the Tongan squad you would think he has to be 5/8. Really looking forward to seeing Latu combine with I. Katoa. Got to say not overly interested in the WC just want the Tiger boys to do well for their respective countries.
 
tiges69 said:
Really hoping that Wolfe uses Latu at 5/8 and not just a backup hooker. If you look at the Tongan squad you would think he has to be 5/8. Really looking forward to seeing Latu combine with I. Katoa. Got to say not overly interested in the WC just want the Tiger boys to do well for their respective countries.
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Latu or Junior Amone you would think for 6
 
GNR4LIFE said:
The thing is though, do you think clubs who chase Sam will be prepared to bend over? Do you think the Roosters or the Storm would say “Sure, we’ll sign your thug brother who has never admitted his guilt, if that’s what it takes to get you.” No goddamn way. Sam and Latu presenting themselves as a package deal is one thing as they are genuine first graders. Having to include their interloper brother, who has not only not played for 6 or 7 years, but been in jail is something only the most desperate club would even consider.
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They don't have to - if they weigh up the pros and cons - because of their ability to attract and retain other quality players. WTs made their bed they now have to in it lie it. We are the most desperate team in the competition next to the Bears and retaining is always preferable/ feasible than attracting when you are in that position.
 
mtd#2 said:
Lol
Maybe its who we grew up watching.
Sterling was before my time. Ricky and Langer were the first ones I was really exposed to. Used to absolute love ricky with his long balls and kicking game.. but I thought joey took it to another level. I recall weeks he was injured and the knights lose by 50... he would return the following week and theyd win by 20.. the influence he had on those Newcastle teams was like what you see with a 6 foot 90kg kid in under 9s
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Yep
Agree with you there all of us grow up and watching the best players in their time and compare others that come after them to who we thought were the benchmark.
It’s why I don’t like the idea of immortals
as it all comes down to individual opinions.
And at my age I always go back to the saying
“The older I get the better I was”
 
GNR4LIFE said:
The thing is though, do you think clubs who chase Sam will be prepared to bend over? Do you think the Roosters or the Storm would say “Sure, we’ll sign your thug brother who has never admitted his guilt, if that’s what it takes to get you.” No goddamn way. Sam and Latu presenting themselves as a package deal is one thing as they are genuine first graders. Having to include their interloper brother, who has not only not played for 6 or 7 years, but been in jail is something only the most desperate club would even consider.
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