Jacob Liddle #198

[jadtiger]

Great news on both re-signings.

Sucks to be Simpkin at the moment. He really should've waited to see what happened with Liddle who he must've known is a superior player.

Now he's stuck playing for the Magpies.

He is young and i would expect that he realises that he needs to learn more to be a success despite his ability

 

[Goldust]

Well deserved.
Has all the tools to be a top first grade dummy half.His confidence is growing each game and his absence on the field really shows.
Love the loyalty 🔥🐯

 

[Geo]

Liddle would be the best hooker off-contract..re-signing him is a smart move ..means focus can be on other areas..

Good to see him commit to Wests Tigers..showing some form ..getting back to his best..NRL quality player..

Well Done all round..

 

[2005magic]

Thats great news. Pleased for both Jacob and the club.

 

[Geo]

It's good to see that Hartigan, Madge etc. read the forum and listen to the wisdom of Dwight Schrute.

My suggestion to re-sign Liddle urgently before the price went up was acted on swiftly.
Keep reading Madge and I'll identify your next move for you.

You're welcome.

Bears, beets, Battlestar Galactica.

Dwight..you didn't have to be a genius to figure out we needed to sign a hooker for 2022..

We just signed the best off contract one..

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Well done Jacob
Congrats to @Russell

Russell managed negotiations well for Jacob

 

[tony soprano]

Congrats had a good game last week. Good to see he takes constructive criticism could see him practicing passing the ball quicker before he actually passed which good to see must be on his mind during the game

 

[hobbo1]

Well done Jacob
Congrats to @Russell

Russell managed negotiations well for Jacob

Ted Bullpitt style ?

 

[upthetigers]

Great news indeed I was just wondering the other day why Liddle wasn't re-signed

 

[momo_amp_medo]

[**Wests Tigers re-sign Jacob Liddle**](https://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2021/06/01/wests-tigers-re-sign-jacob-liddle/)
[Dan Talintyre](https://www.weststigers.com.au/news/author/dan-talintyre/)
Tue 1 Jun 2021, 12:15 PM

Wests Tigers are pleased to announce that hooker Jacob Liddle has signed a contract extension with the club.

The two-year deal will see Liddle remain in Wests Tigers colours until at least the end of the 2023 NRL season.

A Wyong Roos junior, Liddle joined Wests Tigers in 2015 after earning selection in the New South Wales junior Origin and Australian Schoolboys sides. He would quickly make his first grade debut the following year, before permanently moving into the full-time squad for the 2017 season — playing 13 games and winning the club’s Rookie of the Year Award.

The talented rake has overcome several injuries throughout his career — including a serious knee injury in 2019 that sidelined him for part of the 2020 season also — but has since made a strong return and featured prominently for the club this year.

Liddle surpassed 50 NRL games earlier this year in his side’s win over Newcastle, and said he was very pleased to continue his playing career at Wests Tigers.

“I’m really excited to be able to stay on with the club,” Liddle enthused.

“It’s been a bit of an up-and-down ride for myself personally, but I’ve loved being at Wests Tigers and really feel a part of what we’re building here.

“I’m determined now to make sure I continue to deliver my best footy each and every week and help bring success to the club, its Members and its fans.”


Wests Tigers Coach Michael Maguire praised Liddle for his work ethic and said he was pleased to see the hooker remain with the club.

“Jacob has had to work really hard over the past few years,” Maguire said, “but he’s got himself now to a point where he has grown a lot as a footballer.

“He also knows where he wants to get to as a player and where he wants this club to be, and I’m looking forward to watching him continue to grow and achieve more in the years to come.”

Wests Tigers CEO Justin Pascoe congratulated Liddle on his new deal with the club.

“On behalf of all at Wests Tigers, I’d like to say how pleased we are to see Jacob extend his playing future with the club,” Pascoe said.

“Not only is Jacob a clearly talented footballer but he is an exceptional young man away from the field who genuinely lives out the values of what we want to be known for as a club.

“Jacob has a great attitude towards his football and the club and is determined to deliver success to Wests Tigers. He is a fantastic ambassador for what we are building here and we’re all looking forward to watching him develop further in a Wests Tigers jersey.”


In addition to Liddle’s two-year deal, Wests Tigers are also pleased to confirm that Development Player Kelma Tuilagi will move into the NRL squad for the start of the 2022 campaign on a one-year deal. A Glenora Bears junior, Tuilagi featured for the Junior Kiwis in 2018 while part of the Melbourne Storm system and has featured prominently for the club’s Knock-On Effect NSW Cup side, Western Suburbs Magpies, throughout the year so far.

“Kelma has settled really well into Wests Tigers and has certainly grown a lot already in his time with the club,” Maguire said.

“Being in the full-time NRL squad next season will only benefit his development and we’re looking forward to watching that progress in the years to come.”

Nice!

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Great news indeed I was just wondering the other day why Liddle wasn't re-signed

Russ was away he is back now so the deal got done

 

[Geo]

Well done Jacob
Congrats to @Russell

Russell managed negotiations well for Jacob

So does that mean the Rorters are after Simpkin now Liddle has re-signed for 2 more years..?

 

[Leichardt61]

Well done Jacob
Congrats to @Russell

Russell managed negotiations well for Jacob

So does that mean the Rorters are after Simpkin now Liddle has re-signed for 2 more years..?

Simpkin re-signed ages ago til 2024 I think

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Well done Jacob
Congrats to @Russell

Russell managed negotiations well for Jacob

So does that mean the Rorters are after Simpkin now Liddle has re-signed for 2 more years..?

no Geo ..... what the
don't ask questions like that you are raining on Russell's moment

 

[Love_the_WestsTigers]

Good to see his dedication and perseverance has paid off keep it going Jacob

spot on
Bit like Chris Lawrence on his journey
Hope Liddle plays as many games as well

 

[Cairnstigers]

Well done Jacob
Congrats to @Russell

Russell managed negotiations well for Jacob

So does that mean the Rorters are after Simpkin now Liddle has re-signed for 2 more years..?

It will cost them Manu and when the contracts are signed we can put an S on the end on Simpkin
That will stuff them

 

[PJ_]

About time.
Think we got a lifer in lids😎

 

[The_Patriot]

Expected to see some blow ups from Simpkin fan boys. They must have copped the tip. Sure gone quiet compared to earlier in the seson.This is good business for the club and Liddle has the edge on the younger Simpkin right now.

Both are important going forward.

Positive news.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Smart move by the club.
We have Laurie, AD, Brooks, Hastings and our rakes Lids and Simpkin tied up for next 2yrs. Plenty of time for them to get the combination firing.