Connor Watson

[Love_the_WestsTigers]

Watson
Toupo
Milne
Suli
Rona
Im thinking that will be our backline in 2018

Does Lolohea just disappear?

and Nofo plays ISP after re-signing with the club ??
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Its appears to be more a Wish list than a realistic list

 

[Club_Sandwich]

1\. Watson
2\. Nofoaluma
3\. Fonua
4\. Suli
5\. Lolohea/Rona/Tupou

An unsubstantiated rumour regarding a player coming to the Tigers. Cue a team list for 2018\. :unamused:

Sorry, I'll make sure I get your approval before I post next time.

Haha tongue in cheek mate

 

[Joel Helmes]

Fox Sports says Watson deal is $500,000 per year - https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/coupler.foxsports.com.au/api/v1/article/amp/nrl/media-watch-connor-watson-signs-big-deal-with-wests-tigers-according-to-report/news-story/7662d822afb96a6098815e1d54ebfd03

 

[hsvjones]

Matt B retired today and there is a spot up for grabs?? Something fishy going on here ???

 

[sheer64]

The light at the end of the tunnel is becoming more visible.

 

[TYGA]

Watson > fullback than Tui
Reynolds> 5/8 than Tui
Nofa & Tupou > wingers than Tui
Rona & Milne > Centres than Tui

Depends who we sign but the most likely outcome is Watson replacing Brooks with Tui at fullback if he doesn't improve fast. Suli will be in reserve grade if we sign rumoured backline players.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

I'll be very disappointed if we don't add one more prop and back rower. No point in loading up in the backs if we don't have depth in the forwards.

 

[Guest]

Watson fullback than Tui
Reynolds5/8 than Tui
Nofa & Tupou wingers than Tui
Rona & Milne Centres than Tui

Depends who we sign but the most likely outcome is Watson replacing Brooks with Tui at fullback if he doesn't improve fast. Suli will be in reserve grade if we sign rumoured backline players.

Suli won't be in reggies, in fact I wouldn't be surprised if he moves to the backrow. The more I see of him, the more I see him in the forwards, he's already being used as a battering ram, he dents the line on every carry and I'd wager he'll be 3-4kg heavier next year and stronger given he's only 18/19\. He's mobile but doesn't possess great speed, and if you watch when the Tigers get burnt out wide, Suli quite often doesn't have the pace to foot it with his opposite. I don't see him as a long term centre option.

We talk about strengthening the forward pack, well Suli as an edge backrower does that.

 

[Geo]

Coaches promising a player where they will play…well it is 2017 I guess...the days of i'll play anywhere as long as it's FG seem long gone...

Watson would be dynamic at Fullback...just what we need without the organising responsibility ...I don't believe he is an organiser type half and been shown up a few times there for the Chooks last year...

All for this ...

 

[Needaname]

Well, with the backline we signed we should be certainties for the Auckland 9's. I guess it's a start!

It is a start!
Historically since the admission of the nines the NRL premiership Winner has come from the Grandfinalist or Runner up of the nines tournament the year prior!

 

[ricksen]

Big fan of Watson, so very happy if this is true. We're gathering a fair bit of depth in the backs, looking forward to some competition for spots.

 

[TYGA]

Watson fullback than Tui
Reynolds5/8 than Tui
Nofa & Tupou wingers than Tui
Rona & Milne Centres than Tui

Depends who we sign but the most likely outcome is Watson replacing Brooks with Tui at fullback if he doesn't improve fast. Suli will be in reserve grade if we sign rumoured backline players.

Suli won't be in reggies, in fact I wouldn't be surprised if he moves to the backrow. The more I see of him, the more I see him in the forwards, he's already being used as a battering ram, he dents the line on every carry and I'd wager he'll be 3-4kg heavier next year and stronger given he's only 18/19\. He's mobile but doesn't possess great speed, and if you watch when the Tigers get burnt out wide, Suli quite often doesn't have the pace to foot it with his opposite. I don't see him as a long term centre option.

We talk about strengthening the forward pack, well Suli as an edge backrower does that.

I rate him very highly his start to the year for rookie was as good as Inglis and Folau as rookies. He has hit a wall which, probably should be expected. He lacks that mental hardness and aggression which, may come with time but currently his defence is terrible. He's a few years away from the forwards and it will drastically help if McQueen is defending alongside him.

 

[Club_Sandwich]

Watson fullback than Tui
Reynolds5/8 than Tui
Nofa & Tupou wingers than Tui
Rona & Milne Centres than Tui

Depends who we sign but the most likely outcome is Watson replacing Brooks with Tui at fullback if he doesn't improve fast. Suli will be in reserve grade if we sign rumoured backline players.

No way Suli deserves to play ISP. I'm more concerned about our forward pack. We need to sign a few more up front.

 

[TYGA]

Watson fullback than Tui
Reynolds5/8 than Tui
Nofa & Tupou wingers than Tui
Rona & Milne Centres than Tui

Depends who we sign but the most likely outcome is Watson replacing Brooks with Tui at fullback if he doesn't improve fast. Suli will be in reserve grade if we sign rumoured backline players.

No way Suli deserves to play ISP. I'm more concerned about our forward pack. We need to sign a few more up front.

If he defends the same way next year we will have replacements. I hope he starts every game but he is on par with Kev defending in the centres ATM.

 

[tigermac88]

I'll be very disappointed if we don't add one more prop and back rower. No point in loading up in the backs if we don't have depth in the forwards.

Exactly… If we don't have a forward pack that lay the platform and dominates the middle then it won't matter who we sign in the backline.

 

[Nucky_Thompson]

Watson fullback than Tui
Reynolds5/8 than Tui
Nofa & Tupou wingers than Tui
Rona & Milne Centres than Tui

Depends who we sign but the most likely outcome is Watson replacing Brooks with Tui at fullback if he doesn't improve fast. Suli will be in reserve grade if we sign rumoured backline players.

Suli won't be in reggies, in fact I wouldn't be surprised if he moves to the backrow. The more I see of him, the more I see him in the forwards, he's already being used as a battering ram, he dents the line on every carry and I'd wager he'll be 3-4kg heavier next year and stronger given he's only 18/19\. He's mobile but doesn't possess great speed, and if you watch when the Tigers get burnt out wide, Suli quite often doesn't have the pace to foot it with his opposite. I don't see him as a long term centre option.

We talk about strengthening the forward pack, well Suli as an edge backrower does that.

People need to accept suli does not defend at a first grade standard. Being a centre or second rower is not going to help that.

 

[boonboon]

Personally I'd see Watson as a supersub type roll.

He could play 14 if everyone was fit but in reality over a season you would see very few weeks where all 4 f our spine were fit and available so most weeks he would be starting in your spine.

Anyway just my 2 cents but I havent seen too much of him

 

[momo_amp_medo]

I'll be very disappointed if we don't add one more prop and back rower. No point in loading up in the backs if we don't have depth in the forwards.

Exactly… If we don't have a forward pack that lay the platform and dominates the middle then it won't matter who we sign in the backline.

I'm sure it's coming …. there is no way the coach would leave the team exposed on that front.

 

[hsvjones]

Whats the percentage of actually landing him? It will be a long 2 weeks if thats the case with the CP

 

[FreddyK]

With the knowledge that Watson is headed this way I wonder if Brooks and Lolohea pick up their game this weekend. Let's see if a little pressure impacts on performance.