Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[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.

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[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

 

[Curly_Tiger]

I was chatting with Andrew at KFC Miranda one day and asked him he was very nice and had his kids climbing all over him also said Sheen's was the hardest coach he ever had

Sheens 3.0 🥹

 

[Tony Taco]

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

Amen to that

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

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

Yep, 100%…I think many of us here, myself included, got emotional at the notion we might lose an up and coming prop like Stefano….for $900k, we can buy 2 very decent forwards…..the reality is Stefano has had an ordinary year for a tier 1 prop….it will be interesting to see his numbers next year…..look at Blore…started on fire down there only to become “average”as the season wore on….

 

[tigermate]

Imagine I told you we had signed Stef, Bateman and Ipaps for next year. People would say we’re going to make the 8 for sure.

Instead everyone is trying to justify that Hunt, bird and horsborough are going to make us better next year

lol