New Faces at Training

[Russell]

Again - I wish the clab would put players names so that we can ID them.

Was just going to say the same thing.

Putting names under the photos lasted what..... one or two lots.

Hope the team has better consistency in 2021, than the marketing and media people.

 

[jadtiger]

FOX SPORTS RATING ON RECRUITMENT

WESTS TIGERS

2021 gains: James Roberts (Rabbitohs), Stefano Utoikamanu (Eels), Paul Momirovski (loan return from Storm), James Tamou (Panthers), Joe Ofahengaue (Broncos), Tuki Simpkins (Cowboys), Jock Madden, Jake Simpkin, Zac Cini (all upgraded)

2021 losses: Harry Grant (loan return to Storm), Josh Aloiai (Broncos), Chris Lawrence (retirement), Sam McIntyre (Titans), Matt Eisenhuth, Robert Jennings (both Panthers), Josh Reynolds (Hull FC), Elijah Taylor (Salford), Kane Bradley (Cowboys), Benji Marshall, Oliver Clark, Dylan Smith (all unsigned)

Rating: B: James Tamou’s exactly what the Tigers have needed. A good club man, a standard-setter and someone who leads by example. The acquisitions of Joe Ofahengaue and James Roberts fall under the category of wait and see. On their day both can break games open, at their worst they both can leave you scratching your head.

. Former Bronco Joe Ofahengaue gets used to life as a Tiger
. Former Bronco Joe Ofahengaue gets used to life as a Tiger
The problem for Ofahengaue has been that he’s moved from middle to edge to bench again and again. That can’t be good for your development, so hopefully a settled role will bring the best out of him. Roberts, meanwhile, comes with some baggage but the Tigers insist he’s in a good space physically and mentally and if that continues then he remains one of the competition’s great attacking threats. There’s a lot of good whispers about hooker Jake Simpkin who, with just Jacob Liddle in front of him, may get a shot at first grade in 2021.


Josh Aloiai listed as 2021 loss off to the Broncos - Fox Sports as good as the DT with their facts.

Both Murdoch media and both are as genuine as a 3 dollar note

 

[Tim Sheens]

JtJ must have a lot of grip on those runners..

The guy has natural style in spades and just looks fast in everything he does. Without the black dog and similar issues in the shadows hounding him throughout his life, Roberts could have been a generational talent.

Geez, I hope he can keep his demons at bay for a year or two so that he can finish near a level that he was destined for. If Fitzgibbon alongside him can lift his attitude through example and mentoring, even better and will cement our indigenous community programs.

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We might have to start with the guy on Roberts right .. he's probably the only player we have that can keep up with him .. Allan Fitzgibbon

Yeah, I was alluding to similar when I wrote Fitzgibbon alongside him in the post. Whilst not expecting Allan to make it, I would love for him to measure up to make the jump to top grade, giving WT another option with true pace and acceleration that we have been sorely lacking out wide.

Already have my glass a bit over half full with the expectation of Roberts performing to a reasonable standard and anything above that would be a full shot chaser to celebrate.

 

[happy_tiger]

I’m guessing Green and Red singlets are players most likely will be named round one?

I'm thinking Lollipop Men.

Green means - let em Go & bust through tackles/offloads
Red means - try to stop em
Yellow means watch them put their plays on, then try to smash em.

Red usually means ...don't hurt

 

[TheDaBoss]

JtJ must have a lot of grip on those runners..

The guy has natural style in spades and just looks fast in everything he does. Without the black dog and similar issues in the shadows hounding him throughout his life, Roberts could have been a generational talent.

Geez, I hope he can keep his demons at bay for a year or two so that he can finish near a level that he was destined for. If Fitzgibbon alongside him can lift his attitude through example and mentoring, even better and will cement our indigenous community programs.

.

We might have to start with the guy on Roberts right .. he's probably the only player we have that can keep up with him .. Allan Fitzgibbon

Yeah, I was alluding to similar when I wrote Fitzgibbon alongside him in the post. Whilst not expecting Allan to make it, I would love for him to measure up to make the jump to top grade, giving WT another option with true pace and acceleration that we have been sorely lacking out wide.

Already have my glass a bit over half full with the expectation of Roberts performing to a reasonable standard and anything above that would be a full shot chaser to celebrate.

We need the club to post a foot race of then lol

 

[happy_tiger]

We all know the pictures are photoshopped for our benefit

 

[Properossi]

JtJ must have a lot of grip on those runners..

The guy has natural style in spades and just looks fast in everything he does. Without the black dog and similar issues in the shadows hounding him throughout his life, Roberts could have been a generational talent.

Geez, I hope he can keep his demons at bay for a year or two so that he can finish near a level that he was destined for. If Fitzgibbon alongside him can lift his attitude through example and mentoring, even better and will cement our indigenous community programs.

.

We might have to start with the guy on Roberts right .. he's probably the only player we have that can keep up with him .. Allan Fitzgibbon

Allan is a born leader and taking his opportunities with both hands. He has a bright future ahead. This young bloke comes from great stock! His dad played overseas quite some time ago

 

[TonyTiger]

Where’s Gebbe?

 

[jadtiger]

Where’s Gebbe?

P.N.G from what i hear

 

[bathursttiger1]

Again - I wish the clab would put players names so that we can ID them.

Was just going to say the same thing.

Putting names under the photos lasted what..... one or two lots.

Hope the team has better consistency in 2021, than the marketing and media people.

If you’re not happy give the media department a blast I did after the first photos were put on the WT website.
The media department email address is on the WT website.

 

[Deleted member 3518]

JtJ must have a lot of grip on those runners..

The guy has natural style in spades and just looks fast in everything he does. Without the black dog and similar issues in the shadows hounding him throughout his life, Roberts could have been a generational talent.

Geez, I hope he can keep his demons at bay for a year or two so that he can finish near a level that he was destined for. If Fitzgibbon alongside him can lift his attitude through example and mentoring, even better and will cement our indigenous community programs.

.

We might have to start with the guy on Roberts right .. he's probably the only player we have that can keep up with him .. Allan Fitzgibbon

Yeah, I was alluding to similar when I wrote Fitzgibbon alongside him in the post. Whilst not expecting Allan to make it, I would love for him to measure up to make the jump to top grade, giving WT another option with true pace and acceleration that we have been sorely lacking out wide.

Already have my glass a bit over half full with the expectation of Roberts performing to a reasonable standard and anything above that would be a full shot chaser to celebrate.

He was a starter for Souths when he was fit to play (mentally and physically) it’s not like he was riding the pine for cc cup.
And he played about average footy for nrl standard . That’s with all the crap going on .
I can not see any real risk to this signing . On his worst day he’s better than half the centres in the nrl .
What I’m wishing is we get the dude who scored that try for Brisbane that Friday night a couple years back. .

 

[Guest]


Good to see Packer on his A game there .. alert and in total support ready for Joey's offload .. !! ;-)

Porker is just going through the motions, smart guy in that respect - he'll train and stay out of trouble and collect his 750k.

 

[jadtiger]


Good to see Packer on his A game there .. alert and in total support ready for Joey's offload .. !! ;-)

Porker is just going through the motions, smart guy in that respect - he'll train and stay out of trouble and collect his 750k.

At least he dosent have his hands in his pockets

 

[hank37w]

Getting psyched up for his decoy walk.

 

[Guest]


Good to see Packer on his A game there .. alert and in total support ready for Joey's offload .. !! ;-)

Porker is just going through the motions, smart guy in that respect - he'll train and stay out of trouble and collect his 750k.


At least he dosent have his hands in his pockets

They won't fit - they're full of cash!

 

[bathursttiger1]


Good to see Packer on his A game there .. alert and in total support ready for Joey's offload .. !! ;-)

Porker is just going through the motions, smart guy in that respect - he'll train and stay out of trouble and collect his 750k.


At least he dosent have his hands in his pockets

No there in our cap pockets. A big thanks Ivan.
Hope we pinch Stephen Crichton off you.

 

[Guest]


Good to see Packer on his A game there .. alert and in total support ready for Joey's offload .. !! ;-)

Porker is just going through the motions, smart guy in that respect - he'll train and stay out of trouble and collect his 750k.


At least he dosent have his hands in his pockets

No there in our cap pockets. A big thanks Ivan.
Hope we pinch Stephen Crichton off you.

We won't get him.

 

[bathursttiger1]

Again - I wish the clab would put players names so that we can ID them.

Was just going to say the same thing.

Putting names under the photos lasted what..... one or two lots.

Hope the team has better consistency in 2021, than the marketing and media people.

If you’re not happy give the media department a blast I did after the first photos were put on the WT website.
The media department email address is on the WT website.

I just sent another email to media@weststigers.com.au
I also CC Pascoe into the email.

 

[happy_tiger]

Again - I wish the clab would put players names so that we can ID them.

Was just going to say the same thing.

Putting names under the photos lasted what..... one or two lots.

Hope the team has better consistency in 2021, than the marketing and media people.

If you’re not happy give the media department a blast I did after the first photos were put on the WT website.
The media department email address is on the WT website.

If we don't know ...how would they know

 

[BalmainJnr]

That look you get when Nathan Brown thinks he’s tougher than you.