Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[AmericanHistoryX]

Exactly. Get real.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Family first. Wests Tigers not first.

 

[Camel2281]

he actually played below the level of his contract last year . Don’t pretend he didn’t

He was stuck Playing outside Brooks. That's a death sentence for any backrower

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Was it? Lets see in 2024

 

[Juice]

Has he heard? How is he going to hear? Really. And if he did. Dont you think he would of told you

You post like 50 random useless things a day that people ignore mate, if you don’t like someone’s post why don’t you try doing the same

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

You got me Juice. Lets just listen to your wisdom and hearsay. You got the floor brother. Take it away.

 

[Tucker]

You post like 50 random useless things a day that people ignore mate, if you don’t like someone’s post why don’t you try doing the same

Seems an inordinate reply to a genuine question

 

[clontarfkid]

With us his chances are alot less than at the Panthers.

Some said same about Api..but we gave him a chance to truly shine,and consolidate his soo position.its no contest vs Cook anymore
same about Luai if he's good enuff..get out of Clearys shadow
Major selling point..after the $$$ of course

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Api had to slow down. Nobody could keep up with him. Cleary has no shadow. Luai is not Cleary. Cleary makes Luai Luai. Luai is the shadow.

 

[Dennisspicer1]

Still could go either way @Flippedy - we’re definitely still in the fight.

I can’t tell you what Luai is thinking that appears to be the million dollar question. However, both clubs have confidence they can get a deal done.

Usually in these situations when it comes to us and a marquee halfback with both clubs having belief they’ll get him - the player ends up remaining.

Time will tell.

Luai seems to be a carbon copy of what was happening a year ago with Moses.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

On paper. On field. Moses is better.

 

[BAGNF05]

I’m always skeptical when I hear that we’re confident a deal can get done - I feel that with halves because the market can sometimes be so overpriced due to a lack of options. They’ve gone to the club with the most $ to offer and the most desperate for a half to capitalise.

Munster was offered an extension deal from Melbourne - then reports came out we were putting a $1.3-4 million bid…. Melbourne come back with a revised increased offer and he signs.

Moses was offered an extension deal from Parramatta - then reports came out we were putting a $1.3-4 million bid…. Parramatta come back with an increased length and $ and he signs.

Luai was offended an extension deal from Penrith - then reports came out we’re gonna put a $1.2 million bid…. Penrith now reportedly will come back with an increased offer and now we wait.

Regardless it’s a win win for us - either we’ve signed a marquee halfback or we’ve forced a successful club tight on cap space to pay more. This is why I enjoy the Benji recruitment era…. every big fish that comes onto the market we’re right there and I love it.

Back to Luai, I’m still questioning whether he’s worth the $1.1 million deal over 4 years we’re reportedly offering. I personally believe that at the very least one of either Fainu, Sullivan and Galvin is going to be an elite elite 7 moving forward anyways.

However in saying that - if we were to sign him I wouldn’t be against it at all he’s an extremely talented footballer and is a competitor. But to play devils advocate he isn’t proven as a 7 who can lead a team around the park and is that someone you wanna invest $4.5 million over 4 years to do just that for - well I’m not sure but I guess we’ll get our answer very soon….

We chased the biggest names and failed Pre-Benji. It’s Justin Pascoe’s trademark - ever since the Australian captain told him to cram it.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

We got a big name. Api. Best hooker in the world. Still at the bottom.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Benji or Bust. So far not looking good. Benji. Your future and succession is the juniors. Look in the mirror. Look at 2005. No big signings.

 

[BAGNF05]

Luai has the opportunity to come to the Wests Tigers to be the main man & a guiding presence for our young stars like Bula, Fainu, Galvin, Da Silva & co.

If I was him, I would be thinking of the legendary status he would receive if he led us to the promised land.

And with the likes of Api, Bula and a potential protege in Latu Fainu in the spine with him guided by his hero Benji, it is not impossible!

Yes he could go on to win 1 or 2 more premierships at the Panthers but he will always be remembered in Cleary's shadow.

Here he could become a king, earn lots more money & etch his name in folklore.

I suspect if Luai read your post he would say Bula, who, who, who and who?

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Luai ain't that person. Like Tucker states - he's into fashion and money. He ain't no mentor.

 

[BAGNF05]

Luai seems to be a carbon copy of what was happening a year ago with Moses.

This club is like clockwork mate, it’s a really busted time piece but it’s always history repeating.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Baddabing Baddaboom. Same old same old.

 

[Tucker]

I can’t tell you what Luai is thinking that appears to be the million dollar question. However, both clubs have confidence they can get a deal done.

Im surprised to see you admit this.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Yes. Best thing he said all night. The truth. He doesn't know what Luai is thinking.