Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Tom Shines]

I'm off Stefano but at the same time I'm worried about losing him. Even when he isn't playing great, there is a drop off when he leaves the field and we generally pick up again when he returns. So even when he isnt at his best he does improve us.

he has been disappointing… no doubt … and it feels even worse after the first month of the year when he was playing well and we see what he is capable of ..

If he leaves …it’s just another hole they need to fill with a NRL ready player … not a 19 yr old kid that has not made his NRL debut yet ..

 

[TSP]

Stef is a good player, but if he wants to harm us with unrealistic money, hubris and arrogance, he can join Lee.

 

[guywolf]

Stef is a good player, but if he wants to harm us with unrealistic money, hubris and arrogance, he can join Lee.

I'm utterly over the prospect of him sticking around, too much drama and he is completely pea hearted. Why pay $800k for a player that can't be bothered most of the time?

I'm almost certain he would carry this attitude to other clubs when the going gets tough. Not sure how this bloke sees himself as a leader let alone an $800k+ footballer.

 

[WestsTigers4VR]

Good news Galvin is staying

 

[WestsTigers4VR]

Galvin commits his future to the Wests Tigers

Despite discussing a release from the club, the highly rated young playmaker has decided he wants to stay with the club.

t.co

 

[BAGNF05]

Good news Galvin is staying

Sauce

 

[Tom Shines]

No mention of the extension

 

[Wiz]

I think the $800k earmarked for Stef could be used to get a better prop. I reckon there would be a few willing to break their contracts for $800k. Or a $600k prop with $200k left over for another player.

From memory Spencer Leniu went to the Roosters for $550k (on the books).

 

[Tom Shines]

I think the $800k earmarked for Stef could be used to get a better prop. I reckon there would be a few willing to break their contracts for $800k. Or a $600k prop with $200k left over for another player.

From memory Spencer Leniu went to the Roosters for $550k (on the books).

Break their contracts … … bit like Galvin did

 

[Kelce68]

We signed Turuva to play centre and Olam signed a 3 year deal. I dare say they feel they have their starting centres. My guess is they are looking for a winger.

I'd be Re-signing Alaimalo. He will be good after a full preseason along with the experience he has gained this year. He ticks a lot of boxes. Willing carrier of the ball, big body, superb under the high ball and defensive decisions have shown a steady improvement with game time.

We can definitely get a quality 2 years out of him.

That leaves Lobb, Staines, Willett and Laulilii fighting out the right wing.

I'm ok with it. Healthy competition should wield 2 decent wingers out of that lot. There isn't much to sign in the player market. Maybe Shiller from the Raiders?

I agree mate.

Alaimalo has all the tools to be a very solid performer in first grade. Another preseason would do wonders heading into 2025.

Willett and Luke L will be knocking the door down in the next 12-18months to take the other spot, which will likely be Lobb or Staines for the moment.

 

[king_sirro]

Good news regarding Galvin. We all go back to loving him

 

[Juice]

Going to be a long off season when his agent starts asking for releases again. At least by that point it will be clearer if Latu Fainu is the better option in the half’s

 

[king_sirro]

I agree mate.

Alaimalo has all the tools to be a very solid performer in first grade. Another preseason would do wonders heading into 2025.

Willet and Luke L will be knocking the door down in the next 12-18months to take the other spot, which will likely be Lobb or Staines for the moment.

I have only seen a little of Laulilii but he grabbed my attention straight away. I think he will be our version of the Sharks Katoa. Powerful runner with footwork.

 

[Tom Shines]

Good news regarding Galvin. We all go back to loving him

I don’t know if I’d be going as far as saying it’s “good news “… he has seemingly rejected the extension…

Moses got this one wrong …he must have got used to dealing with Pascoe and getting his own way with his Tigers players … also mustn’t have expected most of the media less Buzz and Graham to be on the Tigers side and having a crack at his client …

 

[weststigerman]

Galvin commits his future to the Wests Tigers

Despite discussing a release from the club, the highly rated young playmaker has decided he wants to stay with the club.

t.co

While it's good to hear he's honouring his contract, there is nothing there to indicate this issue not going to come up again soon.

 

[Demps]

Good news regarding Galvin. We all go back to loving him

Still feels like he'll leave as the contract ends.
True colours have been shown also.

Nothing good about it, rly

 

[WestsTigers4VR]

I have only seen a little of Laulilii but he grabbed my attention straight away. I think he will be our version of the Sharks Katoa. Powerful runner with footwork.

Bit different to Katoa, Luke is much more flashy almost Walshy to a degree just not on his level maybe a poor man’s Walsh but still very flashy, extremely fast and powerful with his runs. Smaller frame though standing at 175cm.

 

[TopTiger]

Still feels like he'll leave as the contract ends.
True colours have been shown also.

Nothing good about it, rly

Next year if we have a better season he may have a change of heart and discuss an extension.

 

[Tom Shines]

Still feels like he'll leave as the contract ends.
True colours have been shown also.

Nothing good about it, rly

At least there is an opportunity to play a season with JL … see if that will lead to a possible change of mindset …..

otherwise he is free to sign elsewhere 1 Nov 2025

 

[HowDugWT]

Good news regarding Galvin. We all go back to loving him

But this definitely raises some questions about his personality