Rumour: Tigers sign Tim Mannah for rest of 2019

[Coastie_Tiger]

Surprised but not surprised if true hopefully it will mean Packer gets the hell out of here, that would be the only silver lining.

 

[innsaneink]

Not behd... Not behd... His good player bro

 

[GNR4LIFE]

I remember around this time last year, Packer went down injured after being our best player to start the year, and we all thought we were gone. Then he csme back against the Cows and lead us to a win. That was the game with the wink to Matulino. How fast things change.

 

[NT_Tiger]

I remember around this time last year, Packer went down injured after being our best player to start the year, and we all thought we were gone. Then he csme back against the Cows and lead us to a win. That was the game with the wink to Matulino. How fast things change.

I remember that. On that note, has anyone here posted any evidence regarding why Packers performance has slumped? Does anyone actually know if he has a serious injury or has he simply lost the coaches confidence?

 

[GNR4LIFE]

I remember around this time last year, Packer went down injured after being our best player to start the year, and we all thought we were gone. Then he csme back against the Cows and lead us to a win. That was the game with the wink to Matulino. How fast things change.

I remember that. On that note, has anyone here posted any evidence regarding why Packers performance has slumped? Does anyone actually know if he has a serious injury or has he simply lost the coaches confidence?

He’s out of favour. All this talk of him not caring and having a whinge is all hearsay. There’s no evidence of it.

 

[avocadoontoast]

I remember around this time last year, Packer went down injured after being our best player to start the year, and we all thought we were gone. Then he csme back against the Cows and lead us to a win. That was the game with the wink to Matulino. How fast things change.

I remember that. On that note, has anyone here posted any evidence regarding why Packers performance has slumped? Does anyone actually know if he has a serious injury or has he simply lost the coaches confidence?

He’s out of favour. All this talk of him not caring and having a whinge is all hearsay. There’s no evidence of it.

The only thing that's confusing is that he's not playing CC either. I'm not 100% sure of the rules but if he's not in first grade shouldn't he be playing CC? At the moment he's just getting paid to do nothing which doesn't seem particularly fair.

 

[cqtiger]

I haven’t got a problem with signing Mannah for a few months on small coin. If he plays ok and does his job in the middle he can sign on for one more season on small coin again. If he doesn’t perform there’s no next year.

He is not a high risk option like being on a long contract for big dollars.

 

[Newtown]

@cqtiger Mannah could be another like Benji and Farah. Go the oldies.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

I remember around this time last year, Packer went down injured after being our best player to start the year, and we all thought we were gone. Then he csme back against the Cows and lead us to a win. That was the game with the wink to Matulino. How fast things change.

I remember that. On that note, has anyone here posted any evidence regarding why Packers performance has slumped? Does anyone actually know if he has a serious injury or has he simply lost the coaches confidence?

He’s out of favour. All this talk of him not caring and having a whinge is all hearsay. There’s no evidence of it.

The only thing that's confusing is that he's not playing CC either. I'm not 100% sure of the rules but if he's not in first grade shouldn't he be playing CC? At the moment he's just getting paid to do nothing which doesn't seem particularly fair.

Farah only played one or two games in reserves when he was dropped. Who knows, he might be carrying an injury that isn’t worth playing with in CC

 

[avocadoontoast]

I remember around this time last year, Packer went down injured after being our best player to start the year, and we all thought we were gone. Then he csme back against the Cows and lead us to a win. That was the game with the wink to Matulino. How fast things change.

I remember that. On that note, has anyone here posted any evidence regarding why Packers performance has slumped? Does anyone actually know if he has a serious injury or has he simply lost the coaches confidence?

He’s out of favour. All this talk of him not caring and having a whinge is all hearsay. There’s no evidence of it.

The only thing that's confusing is that he's not playing CC either. I'm not 100% sure of the rules but if he's not in first grade shouldn't he be playing CC? At the moment he's just getting paid to do nothing which doesn't seem particularly fair.

Farah only played one or two games in reserves when he was dropped. Who knows, he might be carrying an injury thst isn’t worth playing with in CC

Good point. I wonder if we'll ever see him back in first grade for us again.

 

[hobbo1]

Mannah

Mannah to the bench Chee Kam out of sight.
Clark is just not right yet. But I have confidence in him. He needs some more time on the weights to add some steel to those soft parts of his body.

Yeah right ...Chee Kam has just extended his contract and you think he’s going to make way for Mannah ..
Stop posting crap ?

 

[Jock Koss]

@hobbo1 I think that short-term it’s likely

 

[Spartan117]

My concern is why would Mannah leave Parra for a 3 month contract with the Tigers?

There is obviously some discussion about extending him....and thats fine as long as its for peanuts and a prop role in reggies only.

Easy Answer, out of sight equals out of mind.

How can u show your wares when you're not on the park.

Tim Mannah has been the only shining light for this club for years. Enduring politic, salary cap rorts and very poor recruiting.

At 31 he's still got a few good years in him. Great attitude and HE HAS A POINT TO PROVE 100%

Good pick up for mine.

 

[avocadoontoast]

My concern is why would Mannah leave Parra for a 3 month contract with the Tigers?

There is obviously some discussion about extending him....and thats fine as long as its for peanuts and a prop role in reggies only.



Easy Answer, out of sight equals out of mind.

How can u show your wares when you're not on the park.

Tim Mannah has been the only shining light for this club for years. Enduring politic, salary cap rorts and very poor recruiting.

At 31 he's still got a few good years in him. Great attitude and HE HAS A POINT TO PROVE 100%

Good pick up for mine.

I sincerely hope you're right.

 

[Wounded_magpie]

Wests Tigers left in the dark over Tim Mannah’s Concord arrival
Fatima Kdouh, The Daily Telegraph
an hour ago

Wests Tigers players are still in the dark about Tim Mannah’s impending arrival at the club but have welcomed the veteran’s addition to the roster.

Mannah, who has played 233 games for Parramatta after making his debut in 2009, is expected to leave the Eels as early as this week to join the Tigers.

Tigers forward Ben Matulino said Mannah will bring invaluable experience into the side.


“I’ve known Timmy since 2008 when I played against him in the 20s and I’ve always gotten along with him,” he said

“I’m looking forward to it. He’s a pretty nice guy and I guess it can only boost our team. He has a lot of experience and we could use him in our team at the moment.”

Tigers backrower Ryan Matterson revealed the news about Mannah’s signing had come as a surprise to the playing group on Tuesday morning.

“I think Tim will bring experience to any side that he plays in. We’ve got a lot of experience in this side and having another one would be good. I don’t really know what’s going on. I just read it in articles on the way to training, I haven’t been filled in,” he said.


Ben Matulino has welcomed the club’s newest signing. Picture: Brendon Thorne
A number of players, including Russell Packer and Matulino, are reportedly on the outer at Concord but Matterson insisted the headlines have not impacted the players.

“I don’t really read the articles that come. Some say, does the external head noise impact on the side? I say it doesn’t because we are just so close knit we don’t care what the external people are saying. The morale and the energy of the boys, you wouldn’t think we have come off three losses. It’s positive in that sense that Madge [Michael Maguire] is trying to keep us together,” he said.


Matulino also revealed he has some making up to do with his new teammate.

When Matulino first arrived in Sydney from the Warriors in 2017, Mannah reached out to the newcomer. But a wrong phone number proved to be a hurdle in a budding friendship.

“I met him properly when I came here at the hotel [I was staying in] and the first thing he did was ask me how I’m settling in and gave me his number and said if you need anything let me know. And this was from someone you only know through playing against,” he said.

“When I gave him my number it was my New Zealand number so he’s probably thinking I brushed him. But I’ll take care of him when he comes.”

Really ..... no communication to the players.
How unprofessional is that ?

 

[Nelson]

Really ..... no communication to the players.
How unprofessional is that ?

The reports suggest it all just happened in a headlong rush yesterday afternoon, plus it may not even be finalised...not sure why communication was required in those circumstances and on that timeline. Probably be less professional to tell all the players about every potential contract deal before they even materialise.

 

[Sco77y]

Not behd... Not behd... His good player bro

13 rounds in, not behd.. Good size..

 

[Telltails]

The players always know nothing about anything that goes on at any club - half the time they dont even know whats going on with their own contracts. You ask them and the response is always the same - dont know, having spoken to anyone about it, dont read the press, its in the hands of my manager, he is a good bloke etc etc etc

 

[GNR4LIFE]

The players always know nothing about anything that goes on at any club - half the time they dont even know whats going on with their own contracts. You ask them and the response is always the same - dont know, having spoken to anyone about it, dont read the press, its in the hands of my manager, he is a good bloke etc etc etc

And even if they did, they can hardly steal the clubs thunder in announcing it themselves. It’s pretty nit picky to bash the club for that.

 

[old_man_tiger]

Impact wise this is similar to when Skando signed on for 1, 2 and 3 farewell seasons or whatever it was.

Solid bench prop who will handle FG with no drama. It's not good or bad as such and I don't understand the hysteria.

Back to my rock now.