IF he comes to the WT he'll play back row…
Luke Lewis
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Joel Helmes
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@Moltz92 said:
And knowing Tim a bit of prop as well! :stuck_out_tongue:
andrew 474
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If he comes , are the board , team selectors doing anything about his chances of coming here , they should have been in a meeting today discussing who we punt to make way for him , i have not heard a word from anyone at tha club who could say we are even looking at him , players comments dont count , humpty where are you , its easy , just come out and say , the wests tigers will do what we can to get lewis to the club
@andrew 474 said:
Lewis, 28, is also close to Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens from Australian Test duty.
"I think he'll draw a lot of interest," Sheens said last night.
"I'm not saying we can put him in there or afford him, I'm just saying we'll be interested.
"We lose (Gareth) Ellis, but we've picked up Eddy Pettybourne and Bodene Thompson, so we have a bit in that (back-row) area. But we will be interested in Lewis as soon as he comes on to the market. I think a few clubs will be. We'll be one of many."
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/friendships-with-paul-gallen-and-robbie-farah-could-sway-luke-lewis-tough-decision/story-e6frexqi-1226422058002
balmain boy
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Take the money from Ellis plus some of Rhino and you've got yourself a Lewis. Thompson and Pettybourne can't be on much.
And besides, shouldn't Benji and Robbie qualify for salary cap exemptions next season? 10 years isn't it? Maybe Fulton too?
And besides, shouldn't Benji and Robbie qualify for salary cap exemptions next season? 10 years isn't it? Maybe Fulton too?
tigerz2012
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@Balmain Boy said:
Good point might get a discount on heighnington as well.
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The long service exemption was reduced to 8 years continuous service, and is only a hundred grand (maybe a couple of hundred now) spread across as many long service players as you want.
So I wouldn't count of that giving us breathing room next year, its probably already being used up.
So I wouldn't count of that giving us breathing room next year, its probably already being used up.
innsaneink
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@alex said:
Its not stupid…its realistic.
People say this knowing what Sheens will and will not do....& hes not moving Sirro anytime soon.
That said, I dont agree on LL in the backs.
TurnStyle
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wow, whats going on at penrith?! why any club would let this happen to a player of lewis' calibre and characteristics is beyond me!
would LOVE to see him at the tigers!! please!
would LOVE to see him at the tigers!! please!
andrew 474
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Tiger will make a play for lewis , but $$$$$$$$$$$ will come in to the result , how muck can we spare and who goes to make it hapen
Im happy with them both starting alongside each other,
PS Just wait till Blair clicks it…
PS Just wait till Blair clicks it…
tig_prmz
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@Spartan117 said:
happy_tiger
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Lots are saying that Lewis wants to play for a contender
If he has watched our last three games the last thing he will be thinking that we are a contender
If he has watched our last three games the last thing he will be thinking that we are a contender
Id be moving Heaven and Earth to fit him under the cap. Knowing Sheens as our coach for the past 9 years he isnt likely to go out and buy in the 2 positions we actually desperately need, Prop and 1/2 back, im sure we would have added a trophy or 2 if he bought a 'real' half back after Prince left and not Johnny Cronk. We all know he has a massive love affair with Second Rowers, that being the case, we should be specials to buy one of the best ones out there to replace Ellis.
Leaving the club should be Ellis, Lote, Rhino, Moors, Humble, Cashmere and id like to see some releases of other nuffies like Ayshford and Reddy to make space for Lewis. We should have enough cash if we use some players from the reggies that will be on a lot less cabbage then these players mentioned above and im sure will do a more then adequate job, again, compared to the same players mentioned above based on their performances this year. Also i think weve only purchased Old Man Anasta, Pettyboring and Thompwho? so far for next year, must be a bit of cash floating around when you also throw in exemptions for Farah, Benji and Fults, 3rd party deals etc. It could be done, it all comes down to if Lewis thinks he can be successful at the Tigers, with Sheens as coach, that part still worries me.
Leaving the club should be Ellis, Lote, Rhino, Moors, Humble, Cashmere and id like to see some releases of other nuffies like Ayshford and Reddy to make space for Lewis. We should have enough cash if we use some players from the reggies that will be on a lot less cabbage then these players mentioned above and im sure will do a more then adequate job, again, compared to the same players mentioned above based on their performances this year. Also i think weve only purchased Old Man Anasta, Pettyboring and Thompwho? so far for next year, must be a bit of cash floating around when you also throw in exemptions for Farah, Benji and Fults, 3rd party deals etc. It could be done, it all comes down to if Lewis thinks he can be successful at the Tigers, with Sheens as coach, that part still worries me.
