Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Betterdays22]

I'd say Bird takes a spot in the centres as he has done all season with the Dragons. What is our biggest areas of deficiency in defence? Out wide. This is the opportunity to make Doueihi a depth player. Bird plays one side, Olam the other. I think this strengthens the team dramatically in defence. I wonder if Doueihi gets a suggestion to try the wing at his size?

Forward pack next season:

8. Hunt
9. Koroisau
10. Klemmer
11. Sam Fainu
12. Seyfarth
13. Horsburgh

14. Twal
15. Pole
16. Sione Fainu
17. Joe Stimson/Dylan Walker

I like this. I think Benji will find some space for Latu Fainu on the bench though. Then you have the problem of 3 middles on the bench and no one to cover the edge.

I wonder if you can carry

14) Latu Fainu (on for Horsburgh)
15) Twal/ Sione Fainu
16) Pole
17) Bird (bench cover for 2nd row and centre)

 

[hsvjones]

$2 mill - Hunt would be what between $400-$500K. Bird probably similar depending what the Dragons pitch in.

Horsburgh would be similar again. But we would need to release someone I think... Pending spots.

Whoever we land after Bird, I'd say we still have a fair bit of change... To'a with back ended deal?

I think Richo has done alot of salary moving and front loading contracts to create money. Bateman was released for this reason alone.

 

[Buttface]

I like this. I think Benji will find some space for Latu Fainu on the bench though. Then you have the problem of 3 middles on the bench and no one to cover the edge.

I wonder if you can carry

14) Latu Fainu (on for Horsburgh)
15) Twal/ Sione Fainu
16) Pole
17) Bird (bench cover for 2nd row and centre)

Who’s covering Api?

 

[Betterdays22]

Who’s covering Api?

Reckon Latu can provide cover there as well? Sione has done a decent job at lock when playing there this year

 

[Tom Shines]

Reckon Latu can provide cover there as well? Sione has done a decent job at lock when playing there this year

I would be looking to play Da Silva next year off the bench …

He looks like he has some talent ..could be the starting 9 come 2026

 

[Betterdays22]

I would be looking to play Da Silva next year off the bench …

He looks like he has some talent ..could be the starting 9 come 2026

Da Silva has looked the goods. Latu in cup to start the year?

 

[JB9918]

Front ended sounds like a better idea but in the case of To'o, which is completely speculation we could pay under year 1 & even out in years 2-4. I think if he comes it would be a 4 year deal. Possibly 5 to align with Luai but that's probably not ideal with our potential backs coming though.

As said Richo is making the strategic moves. Very exciting to see what the squad looks like Feb next year.

 

[Tom Shines]

Da Silva has looked the goods. Latu in cup to start the year?

It’s a tough one isn’t it?

Latu is one of the best 17 at the club ..so needs a spot somewhere …im not sold on him as a potential 13 but maybe give it a try ..

 

[Red Rugby]

I'd say Bird takes a spot in the centres as he has done all season with the Dragons. What is our biggest areas of deficiency in defence? Out wide. This is the opportunity to make Doueihi a depth player. Bird plays one side, Olam the other. I think this strengthens the team dramatically in defence. I wonder if Doueihi gets a suggestion to try the wing at his size?

Forward pack next season:

8. Hunt
9. Koroisau
10. Klemmer
11. Sam Fainu
12. Seyfarth
13. Horsburgh

14. Twal
15. Pole
16. Sione Fainu
17. Joe Stimson/Dylan Walker

I don't think the Tigers will be getting Royce Hunt and Corey Horsburgh. If they do the first training system will be fun....

Royce Hunt and Corey Horsburgh embroiled in hilarious post-game feud | Sporting News Australia

Royce Hunt and Corey Horsburgh have become embroiled in a hilarious post-game feud - but in a massive blow to fans of big man on big man violence, the pair won't meet again until Round 27.

www.sportingnews.com

 

[Coastie_Tiger]

I got my email at 9.46. That’s half an hour later than that prick, and I’ve been a member for over ten years (but with a two year break in the middle).
So much for members first.

I would say we had every intension of releasing it to members first as per Richo. It most likely got leaked from the Sharks end so they would have been chasing their tails to get it out asap after that.
Hard to control the narrative all the time with multiple different facets in play.

 

[boonboon]

I don't think the Tigers will be getting Royce Hunt and Corey Horsburgh. If they do the first training system will be fun....

Royce Hunt and Corey Horsburgh embroiled in hilarious post-game feud | Sporting News Australia

Royce Hunt and Corey Horsburgh have become embroiled in a hilarious post-game feud - but in a massive blow to fans of big man on big man violence, the pair won't meet again until Round 27.

www.sportingnews.com

They are mates who used to play together for Mounties - it was in good humour

 

[happy_tiger]

Bird is a definite risk but i can see some value in him at 13 if his body holds up to it.

Faster forwards that can cover positions are becoming more crucial with the speed of the play these days and added in HIAs requiring versatility.

Wonder how often the Bellamy's etc are thinking IF when they sign someone

 

[Masterton]

I'd say Bird takes a spot in the centres as he has done all season with the Dragons.

I'd be betting on Bird playing a number of positions as needs must with injuries.

 

[Masterton]

Da Silva has looked the goods. Latu in cup to start the year?

It's a bit of a conundrum. Latu, Da Silva and Mason all make a good case for 14, but I don't want two of them in the 17.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Sounds more like constipation

 

[Kaito]

It's a bit of a conundrum. Latu, Da Silva and Mason all make a good case for 14, but I don't want two of them in the 17.

I think it's a no brainer, Latu starts 14 next year given
he's healthy to start the season, TDS & Mason to cup

 

[Tiger Stripes]

Talented junior but lazy, hasn't made the transition
but we've got the pathways right since then thankfully

I think Johannsson will be a smoky for that 80 min. effort in the pack.

 

[2041]

Wonder how often the Bellamy's etc are thinking IF when they sign someone

Presumably they're thinking about what Utoikamanu might be if they can get him to put a bit of effort in.

 

[Kaito]

I think Johannsson will be a smoky for that 80 min. effort in the pack.

I've been raving about him all year bro, love his game,
love the story. Starting at Ryde 2 first grade is an
phenomenal effort. Plays tough, definitely agree

 

[Kaito]

Not getting hooked 900k for 4 years for Utoikamanu
is really a blessing in disguise when you take the
emotion out of it - we can shape a better squad now