Heighington
- Thread starter tig_prmz
- Start date
tigersrule4life
New member
I cant belive it its only on that eels site and no other place i think we will keep him you watch.
innsaneink
Well-known member
**<big>Wests Tigers veteran Chris Heighington off to Cronulla Sharks in player cleanout</big>**
WESTS Tigers are preparing to undergo a player shake-up in the wake of missing the finals, with long-serving lock Chris Heighington poised to shift to Cronulla next season.
In a move guaranteed to create major internal ructions, Heighington - who is still under contract for 2013 - is close to finalising a three-year deal in the Shire to join former Tigers teammates Bryce Gibbs, Andrew Fifita and John Morris as early as November.
Footy Show funnyman Beau Ryan is also being shopped around to rival clubs as the Tigers consider tapping a number of contracted players on the shoulder. Coach Tim Sheens denied any deals had been done, but he admitted "there are some things that are going to happen that might make a few people unhappy".
"There's no doubt that we've got to do something in our recruitment area. We're looking to improve our depth rather than our main roster," Sheens said.
**"There are some things that are going to happen that might make a few people unhappy.**
"But we've got to make some changes. I'm not going to say we have to turn everything upside down.
"That doesn't mean everything is wrong. We've got to analyse everything. What was done right, we stick to - what wasn't, we change.
"Every club prior to the team that runs second will do that this year."
Sheens and the Tigers were forced to endure major internal waves midway through last season when the club was looking to offload popular players Heighington, Ryan, Liam Fulton and Gibbs.
Ultimately, Gibbs and prop Andrew Fifita were squeezed out in a move that threatened to derail the club's 2011 title aspirations.
Gibbs had only just signed a three-year extension before he was released, a position Ryan finds himself in after the outside back recently negotiated a new deal with chief executive Stephen Humphreys.
Dual international Lote Tuqiri, currently off-contract, is also expected to struggle to secure a new deal.
The Sunday Telegraph understands Manly prop Brent Kite heads a list of players the Tigers are in negotiations with in a bid to bolster a roster as touted premiership favourites in March.
Braith Anasta, Eddy Pettybourne and Bodene Thompson will all join the club over the off-season to offset the departure of English international Ellis.
The Sunday Telegraph has been told Heighington is fuming at the latest move to squeeze him out.
"Chris has been a great servant to this club but we're not looking past next year at this point," Sheens said.
"I'm not saying we won't re-sign him, but at this point we're not looking to extend that contract.
"Our main priority would be Robbie Farah and possibly big Keith Galloway, who both have one year to go. Liam Fulton is another one."
**Sheens wants Royce Simmons to return to the Tigers as an assistant next season but was adamant that it would not cost any of his other support staff at the club - Steve Georgallis, Bryan Hyder, Grant Jones or Warren McDonnell - a job.**
:laughing: :laughing: :laughing:
As long as the boys are happy eh?
http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/wests-tigers-veteran-chris-heighington-off-to-cronulla-sharks-in-player-cleanout/story-e6frep5x-1226474796131
WESTS Tigers are preparing to undergo a player shake-up in the wake of missing the finals, with long-serving lock Chris Heighington poised to shift to Cronulla next season.
In a move guaranteed to create major internal ructions, Heighington - who is still under contract for 2013 - is close to finalising a three-year deal in the Shire to join former Tigers teammates Bryce Gibbs, Andrew Fifita and John Morris as early as November.
Footy Show funnyman Beau Ryan is also being shopped around to rival clubs as the Tigers consider tapping a number of contracted players on the shoulder. Coach Tim Sheens denied any deals had been done, but he admitted "there are some things that are going to happen that might make a few people unhappy".
"There's no doubt that we've got to do something in our recruitment area. We're looking to improve our depth rather than our main roster," Sheens said.
**"There are some things that are going to happen that might make a few people unhappy.**
"But we've got to make some changes. I'm not going to say we have to turn everything upside down.
"That doesn't mean everything is wrong. We've got to analyse everything. What was done right, we stick to - what wasn't, we change.
"Every club prior to the team that runs second will do that this year."
Sheens and the Tigers were forced to endure major internal waves midway through last season when the club was looking to offload popular players Heighington, Ryan, Liam Fulton and Gibbs.
Ultimately, Gibbs and prop Andrew Fifita were squeezed out in a move that threatened to derail the club's 2011 title aspirations.
Gibbs had only just signed a three-year extension before he was released, a position Ryan finds himself in after the outside back recently negotiated a new deal with chief executive Stephen Humphreys.
Dual international Lote Tuqiri, currently off-contract, is also expected to struggle to secure a new deal.
The Sunday Telegraph understands Manly prop Brent Kite heads a list of players the Tigers are in negotiations with in a bid to bolster a roster as touted premiership favourites in March.
Braith Anasta, Eddy Pettybourne and Bodene Thompson will all join the club over the off-season to offset the departure of English international Ellis.
The Sunday Telegraph has been told Heighington is fuming at the latest move to squeeze him out.
"Chris has been a great servant to this club but we're not looking past next year at this point," Sheens said.
"I'm not saying we won't re-sign him, but at this point we're not looking to extend that contract.
"Our main priority would be Robbie Farah and possibly big Keith Galloway, who both have one year to go. Liam Fulton is another one."
**Sheens wants Royce Simmons to return to the Tigers as an assistant next season but was adamant that it would not cost any of his other support staff at the club - Steve Georgallis, Bryan Hyder, Grant Jones or Warren McDonnell - a job.**
:laughing: :laughing: :laughing:
As long as the boys are happy eh?
http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/wests-tigers-veteran-chris-heighington-off-to-cronulla-sharks-in-player-cleanout/story-e6frep5x-1226474796131
Frank_the_tank
New member
Jeez if heino can get 300k a year good luck to him. Away from a sheens coached side I bet he plays like a 300k back rower.
Hope it works out or him, I really do.
Hope it works out or him, I really do.
If Highno can get a 3 year contract at 300 k then we would be bastards not to release him. He has served us well and if someone is willing to give him 3 years and 300k then he should grab that with all his. iChat and never let go. He is going to be a bench player here next year and with Keithy, Robbie both off contract next yr then he won't get that money or another 2 yrs with us and neither would anyone on here realistically think we should offer him a 3 yr contract. Given that we must release him , in fact I would be unhappy with the club if they didn't. Beau on the other hand I think we should defiantly keep
We have one of the best playing rosters in the comp. There's no need to get rid of Hino. The issue lies with coach Sheens and how he INEFFECTIVELY uses Hino - like being continually directed to run at the markers. Any player is going to suffer if all he is asked to do is run at the markers.
Sheens is tearing this club apart!
Sheens is tearing this club apart!
tig_prmz
Well-known member
50-50 here. not to mention his form for the majority of the year had been pretty disappointing.
would've loved for him to play under another coach with us, wish him best of luck at the sharks
would've loved for him to play under another coach with us, wish him best of luck at the sharks
Staff online
-
DempsModerator