Jock Madden #244

https://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2025/07/25/jock-madden-returns-to-wests-tigers/

Jock Madden returns to Wests Tigers​

Fri 25 Jul 2025, 03:36 PM

Wests Tigers are pleased to announce that Wests Tigers Player #244, Jock Madden, will return to the club on a two-year deal from the 2026 season.

After debuting for Wests Tigers in 2021, the 25-year-old half went on to feature in 17 matches for the club in 2021-22.

A Scone Thoroughbreds junior, Madden went on to join the Brisbane Broncos, where he has played 15 games since 2023.

He is currently in recovery from a pectoral tear suffered in May.

A composed and measured player with a good kicking game, Madden adds quality depth to the club’s halves stocks.

Jock is also of outstanding character and after making fortnightly trips to the Queensland Children’s Hospital to support youth doing it tough (among other community initiatives), he has been nominated for the 2025 Ken Stephen Medal.

Jock is delighted to make his return to Wests Tigers after three years.

“It’s a great feeling to return to the Wests Tigers in 2026. I am excited to work and play under Benji’s leadership and to be part of a team heading in the right direction.”

Jock Madden

Head Coach Benji Marshall believes Madden will prove a quality addition to the roster.

“Jock is a smart player with a strong kicking game and a great work ethic.

He will be a valuable addition to our squad on and off the field. We look forward to welcoming him back.”

Benji Marshall
Head Coach
 
Is this confirmation there won't be a bud Sullivan in tigers colours next year??? Or maybe, bud Sullivan is staying and douehi has chosen to sign elsewhere??? Pretty handy to have jock and bud as starting halves in reserve grade, and to be called upon into first grade when required...
 
Wasn't expecting this.

IIRC forum felt he was the future. I've seen nothing to show hes a first grader.

Ok depth I guess.
 
Going to assume he'll be on significantly less than Bud.

He's played 32 1st grade games. Bud has 48 to his name. You need guys with some experience in reserve. I don't think we hated Madden when he was here. He's just not....special.

And that is ok. His job will be to NOT lose games if he plays.
 
Going to assume he'll be on significantly less than Bud.

He's played 32 1st grade games. Bud has 48 to his name. You need guys with some experience in reserve. I don't think we hated Madden when he was here. He's just not....special.

And that is ok. His job will be to NOT
The Tele was saying yesterday Madden was contracted next year at $350, so doubt he is taking a haircut on that with apparently 3 suitors after him …

they are paying Bud $550k a year as welll… if he moves on, we will see how much they save ..this year apparently it was the League minimum $150K…

So on a worse case scenario they might be paying their reserve grade half back $750 k next season across the two dud contracts
 
Back
Top