Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

diedpretty · Oct 17, 2026

king_sirro said:
Gee thats not good reading

don't know - you could say the same about Bellamy at times

NewyTiger · Oct 17, 2026

Afternoon
Just wondering if there is anything on the site about Wests Tigers memorabilia or the best options where to purchase. I just bought a heap of cards of Diggaz. But I would rather put cash in Wests Tigers supporters pockets than business.

diedpretty · Oct 17, 2026

happy_tiger said:
Yes at junior level teams in our day had one big forward to deal with and probably had very little mobility or footwork
Now you could face 5 big forwards just as big with mobility and footwork

Add a few backs with those same characteristics
Smaller kids with skills get totally outmatched at that level and become more interested in video games and or girls

Maybe they should look at weight divisions up to a certain age.

diedpretty · Oct 17, 2026

tiger_one said:
@Dr_Ice - sound like he was playing for the comps back then that were by weight.

But is it any different than 90 kg Polynesian kids scoring tries at will against 65kg opposition.

tiger_one · Oct 17, 2026

diedpretty said:
But is it any different than 90 kg Polynesian kids scoring tries at will against 65kg opposition.

I think the big difference champion @diedpretty is that in the junior ages, (1) weight versus weight is pretty unfair BUT (2) player versus player where one is years older and smarter doesn't just change the physical - it changes the technique and ability far greater.

happy_tiger · Oct 17, 2026

diedpretty said:
Maybe they should look at weight divisions up to a certain age.

Yeah we spoke about this earlier

I think though you can't expect kids to play against kids anymore than 2 years above them
I don't think they can cope with it mentally

clontarfkid · Oct 17, 2026

WswWt said:
That islanders of the playing group won’t react well to that style lol

Theyre not reacting so great to our current culture either..last last last 13th 16th
Ying and yang hopefully..
Something needs to change culturally...and its led by Benji who accomplished ..well..based on the above results..nothing
Were committed contractually to Benji until 2030...so need to add something differnt to the mix.Gotta work for all tho

clontarfkid · Oct 17, 2026

Flippedy said:
Yeah I just heard on the local radio up here the other day that HBG have invested in the Mariners women’s team! Anything but rugby league apparently, they really have to go.

What exactly are the thinking..?

Tucker · Oct 17, 2026

WswWt said:
That islanders of the playing group won’t react well to that style lol

Bugger them. A kick up the arse then a couple of weeks in KOE to toughen them up mentally will do wonders.

clontarfkid · Oct 17, 2026

magpies forever said:
The reality he is not signing now despite offer and potential negotiation on that offer, Nov 1 coming up fast and ability to field outside offers. I know his manager is suspended at present but there are ways around that eg someone acting on managers behalf that both manager and player trusts.

Everyone else manages those circumstances
Treated Latu disrespectfully,but given Samuela every opportunity
Cld go either way,but Id certainly be looking at options
Benji is vulnerable to "buying"loyalty..a strong CEO wld run this show

NewyTiger · Oct 17, 2026

tiger_one said:
I think the big difference champion @diedpretty is that in the junior ages, (1) weight versus weight is pretty unfair BUT (2) player versus player where one is years older and smarter doesn't just change the physical - it changes the technique and ability

TigerBurnsy said:
Our players need a kick up the ass, Benji is way too soft and everyone’s best bud

I also think they should have a hard look in the mirror and ask themselves if they are giving 110% to team.

Tucker · Oct 17, 2026

Fainu Brothers said:
Geez PVL gets a bad rap. Sorry mods, but the game was on its knees during COVID. The NRL came up with the 6 again, its a bit annoying some of the calls, but the games is so much faster, created NRL W, has generated record crowds and ratings, got thw biggest TV deal ever, not sure what else he can do? Best administrator ever in my books

100%.
The guy is clearly the best admin ever.

achilles · Oct 17, 2026

Crawley got the junior coaching director role

wstigers11 · Oct 17, 2026

Mick Crawley been appointed Pathways Coaching director

Merlot · Oct 17, 2026

NewyTiger said:
Afternoon
Just wondering if there is anything on the site about Wests Tigers memorabilia or the best options where to purchase. I just bought a heap of cards of Diggaz. But I would rather put cash in Wests Tigers supporters pockets than business.

there is a WTs merch thread ,lurking somewhere , check the site index

NewyTiger · Oct 17, 2026

Merlot said:
there is a WTs merch thread ,lurking somewhere , check the site index

Thank you.

momo_amp_medo · Oct 17, 2026

wstigers11 said:
HBG are too busy investing in rival codes for that

Give it a rest mate. We all get you’re not in HBG corner.

Rock Hopper Steve · Oct 17, 2026

momo_amp_medo said:
Give it a rest mate. We all get you’re not in HBG corner.

Should anyone unless you have blinded loyalty, look at their track record, most monitoring the situation will come up with the view they suck.

Merlot · Oct 17, 2026

momo_amp_medo said:
Give it a rest mate. We all get you’re not in HBG corner.

where do you sit ? lol

Merlot · Oct 17, 2026

Rock Hopper Steve said:
Should anyone unless you have blinded loyalty, look at their track record, most monitoring the situation will come up with the view they suck.

ya just know the knob jockeys will be pushing their trash in numbers soon , taking it in shifts day/night

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