wstigers11
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Oh wow there you go lol
Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion
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My guy, Jon Bernard
Good poddy hey
Didn't realise he played at Manly, as well as the Magpies.
He does a good job with his content.
Said we do a good job, getting Shak (ShakTV) and Lachy McIntyre involved in our stuff... they're content creators as well who have featured a fair bit of late.
That jon bernard bloke
Saw that one yesty
Jedi_Tiger
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same guy who thought he saw Elvis last week ?...
LeichhardtTiger
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So long as it doesn't mean "ALL CHANGE"
upthetigers
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Not the first time the club has used criminal undertones.
Think it's the club appealing to the younger generation.
Doesn't Samuela have a tattoo of the Guildford postcode? Postcode wars is a thing. A person was stabbed at the Easter Show a few years ago because of postcode wars.
Odessa
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After he signed up for the English team his form got better at the Dragons and they needed cash to make him an off to stay believe the Dragons a letting one of the props go
Tiger_Yoshi
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Stephanie chasing a premiership….
As someone in their mid 20s, I honestly think our social media team is one of the best.
Older generations seem to think social media is a news outlet, but it isn't really..
The goal isn't just to tell people something, it's to get people talking about it.
If they just posted "Player announcement at 4pm!" Most people would see it and move on until 4pm..
Instead, this "Gang" video has people talking, guessing who it is, sharing it with mates and discussing it online.
At the end of the day, one post gets 20,000 people clicking and the other gets 50,000 people clicking, sharing and engaging with it.
And realistically we're all going to forget about the video after the announcement anyways, so it's always better to get more clicks.
TigerBurnsy
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Idk I haven’t seen much of the warriors content but from why I have seen it’s a bit cringe
TigerBurnsy
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I agree mostly about our content it’s some of the best, especially the stuff around Magic round or announcing games, I do think the gang video is a bit cringe tho
So.does Dora lol
happy_tiger
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Thank you Ssmuela ....now onto bigger and better things
Tiger_Fanatic3
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BlackWhiteGold
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NRL market watch: Benji Marshall completes Tigers puzzle as Samuela Fainu’s contract is confirmed
For a team often criticised for a lack of stability, Benji Marshall has the Wests Tigers’ future on solid ground as yet another star signs on for the long haul at Concord.
Tyson Jackson - October 22, 2026 - 4:00PM
The final piece in Benji Marshall’s puzzle is complete with Samuela Fainu signing a fresh deal with the Wests Tigers, keeping him at the club until the end of 2029.
After drawn-out contract negotiations, the Tigers finally got their man on a $1.6 million deal, which nearly completes Marshall’s five-month recruitment and retention drive.
Fainu knocked back interest from multiple rivals to stay loyal to the Tigers, where it’s believed he will one day captain the club.
“The club has looked after me, my family, and my brothers very well,” Fainu said.
“I love playing alongside these boys, so to get to do it for two more years makes me very excited about what’s to come. Benji Marshall values family and, for me, that’s one of the most important things in my life.
“He not only wants me to be the best footy player I can be, but he also wants me to be the best version of myself off the field, and that’s something that you can’t find in many places.”
The Tigers and Marshall went on a signing spree after five-eighth and captain Jarome Luai announced he would be joining the PNG Chiefs.
They first re-signed Terrell and Taylan May, before removing clauses out of fullback Jahream Bula’s contract to keep the trio at the club until the end of 2030.
Wingers Sunia Turuva (2030) and Heamasi Makasini (2029) quickly followed, before Marshall brought Junior Tupou back to the club as a stopgap until the end of 2027.
Jake Averillo was headhunted from the Dolphins to come as a centre until the end of 2030, with Jayden Brailey, Kurt Mann and Tyson Frizell all following suit on short-term deals.
In March, the Tigers showed faith to halfback Adam Doueihi on a three-year extension, while also investing in their younger stars, signing Solomone Saukuru and Tino Tavana to extended deals in the outside backs.
Alex Twal and Sione Fainu were extended in the pre-season until the end of 2029.
Now, five months after it looked as though the Tigers were set for another mass exodus which has plagued their development over the years, the club is in the most stable position it’s been in for a long time.
Samuela believes the club has prepared itself for long-term success.
“Within the group, we have achieved so much already. You can see the changes we’ve made, and I truly feel we are building towards something very special here,” Samuela said.
“As a player, I have learnt so much here and I know I still have more to learn, but I’m eager to lead and guide the younger boys next season.”
The club will turn its attention to Samuela’s brother Latu, who is yet to open contract negotiations with the club, but is desperate to stay.
Latu will battle Javon Andrews in the off-season to replace Luai in the club’s now-vacant No.6 jersey, while Averillo hasn’t given up hope on making a full-time move into the halves.
Marshall also has an ace up his sleeve in the form of Josh Schuster, who he handed a lifeline to last year, giving the promising half a train-and-trial deal after leaving the game for a period.
Schuster is another potential option to play five-eighth.
It is understood the club is on the verge of announcing its new coaching staff in the coming weeks, with Marshall looking to bring both Ryan Carr and Michael Crawley into the fold.
Marshall’s right-hand man Chris Heighington is also expected to be retained as a link between the coach and his players.
For a team often criticised for a lack of stability, Benji Marshall has the Wests Tigers’ future on solid ground as yet another star signs on for the long haul at Concord.
Tyson Jackson - October 22, 2026 - 4:00PM
The final piece in Benji Marshall’s puzzle is complete with Samuela Fainu signing a fresh deal with the Wests Tigers, keeping him at the club until the end of 2029.
After drawn-out contract negotiations, the Tigers finally got their man on a $1.6 million deal, which nearly completes Marshall’s five-month recruitment and retention drive.
Fainu knocked back interest from multiple rivals to stay loyal to the Tigers, where it’s believed he will one day captain the club.
“The club has looked after me, my family, and my brothers very well,” Fainu said.
“I love playing alongside these boys, so to get to do it for two more years makes me very excited about what’s to come. Benji Marshall values family and, for me, that’s one of the most important things in my life.
“He not only wants me to be the best footy player I can be, but he also wants me to be the best version of myself off the field, and that’s something that you can’t find in many places.”
The Tigers and Marshall went on a signing spree after five-eighth and captain Jarome Luai announced he would be joining the PNG Chiefs.
They first re-signed Terrell and Taylan May, before removing clauses out of fullback Jahream Bula’s contract to keep the trio at the club until the end of 2030.
Wingers Sunia Turuva (2030) and Heamasi Makasini (2029) quickly followed, before Marshall brought Junior Tupou back to the club as a stopgap until the end of 2027.
Jake Averillo was headhunted from the Dolphins to come as a centre until the end of 2030, with Jayden Brailey, Kurt Mann and Tyson Frizell all following suit on short-term deals.
In March, the Tigers showed faith to halfback Adam Doueihi on a three-year extension, while also investing in their younger stars, signing Solomone Saukuru and Tino Tavana to extended deals in the outside backs.
Alex Twal and Sione Fainu were extended in the pre-season until the end of 2029.
Now, five months after it looked as though the Tigers were set for another mass exodus which has plagued their development over the years, the club is in the most stable position it’s been in for a long time.
Samuela believes the club has prepared itself for long-term success.
“Within the group, we have achieved so much already. You can see the changes we’ve made, and I truly feel we are building towards something very special here,” Samuela said.
“As a player, I have learnt so much here and I know I still have more to learn, but I’m eager to lead and guide the younger boys next season.”
The club will turn its attention to Samuela’s brother Latu, who is yet to open contract negotiations with the club, but is desperate to stay.
Latu will battle Javon Andrews in the off-season to replace Luai in the club’s now-vacant No.6 jersey, while Averillo hasn’t given up hope on making a full-time move into the halves.
Marshall also has an ace up his sleeve in the form of Josh Schuster, who he handed a lifeline to last year, giving the promising half a train-and-trial deal after leaving the game for a period.
Schuster is another potential option to play five-eighth.
It is understood the club is on the verge of announcing its new coaching staff in the coming weeks, with Marshall looking to bring both Ryan Carr and Michael Crawley into the fold.
Marshall’s right-hand man Chris Heighington is also expected to be retained as a link between the coach and his players.
Yeah he tried chasing a premiership at the storm, maybe it will work at the rorters
Masterton
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Jake Averillo was headhunted from the Dolphins to come as a centre
Someone should tell Averillo that.
Someone should tell Averillo that.
jrtiger
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get Fonua sorted and we’re humming.
I’m really excited by Crawley coming in as Pathways Director. very well credentialed and experienced coach that doesn’t come from the usual Melbourne and Eastern Suburbs coaching trees or from the 05 clan.
got proper pathways experience too. knows what it takes to identify and develop players.
