Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Betterdays22]

Interesting. Since when did Richo start talking about recruitment to the DT prior to announcing a signing?

This feels weird.

To be fair at no stage does he mention Horsburgh. Most of his other statements are things he has already said previously, or obvious.

Him name checking Bird is weird though. Can only think that one is across the line

 

[bbobb]

Interesting choice in terms of forwards. Could we be imitating the Dogs? Leg speed in both defence and attack with footwork at the line and an ability to ball play seem to be the way some teams are heading.

With Stefano leaving, we don’t seem to have a big bopper (Klemmer is a little past it although solid). Both Horsbrugh and Hetherington seem to fit the mould of smaller, quicker hard working forwards. Couple them with Pole and Sione Fainu and we have quite a mobile pack who can play big minutes.

 

[yeahcaz]

We need both then, looks a bit plodderish though. Admittedly its the first time ive actively watched him play never even heard of him prior to the link.

109 metres and 29 tackles in a game where they got dominated all over the field is not a bad knock at all. He was keen for a carry constantly

 

[The Chad]

Interesting. Since when did Richo start talking about recruitment to the DT prior to announcing a signing?

This feels weird.

Also interesting...despite apparently being from the DT...

Google says it's an article from The Australian. No link to an article on the DT. And behind a paywall, so I'm not buying in. But, on the same page is a story about Jamie Soward being let go as Dragons NRLW coach with a photo of Shaun Timmons.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Also interesting...despite apparently being from the DT...

Google says it's an article from The Australian. No link to an article on the DT. And behind a paywall, so I'm not buying in. But, on the same page is a story about Jamie Soward being let go as Dragons NRLW coach with a photo of Shaun Timmons.

It’s in the DT Sports Confidential column tonight that Richo’s mate Brent Read co-compiles.

 

[The Chad]

It’s in the DT Sports Confidential column tonight that Richo’s mate Brent Read co-compiles.

Still feels weird. And no Google link to the DT at all, only the Australian.

Not questioning you at all mate- just the whole thing feels odd. Very out of character to name Jack Bird like that before an official announcement.

 

[Kaito]

Also interesting...despite apparently being from the DT...

Google says it's an article from The Australian. No link to an article on the DT. And behind a paywall, so I'm not buying in. But, on the same page is a story about Jamie Soward being let go as Dragons NRLW coach with a photo of Shaun Timmons.

Brent Read is one of the few with Richos direct line,
Chammas has been real quite too the little weasel.

Wests Tigers chief executive Shane Richardson insists the club’s season – and its future – will not be defined by the outcome of the so-called Spoon Bowl on Friday night.
The Tigers sit in 17th spot at the moment but whether they stay there will be determined by the outcome of their game against Parramatta at a sold-out Campbelltown Stadium.
The loser of the clash will finish with the wooden spoon.
Richardson wants to win but insists that a third successive last-placed finish won’t be the end of the world, given the progress the club has made this season under coach Benji Marshall, who has blooded some of the game’s most promising young players.
“Of course there’s been progress,” Richardson said.
“There’s another 20-year-old in the side on Friday night in Tony Sukkar. We have debuted 12 kids this year – more than anyone else.
“I don’t say that to deflect; I’m just saying there are some obstacles we have had to overcome and we knew at the start of the year we would have to overcome them.
“So we’ve come to the end of the season, we stuck together as a group and we’ve come on in leaps and bounds.”
That hasn’t always been reflected in the scoreboard, but Richardson believes the green shoots will begin to bear fruit as early as next year.
“I am looking forward to it,” he said. “Actually, it’s very reminiscent of the way we finished with Penrith the year before we won it (in 2003).
“We sort of had a pretty average season, and then we came on with a big rush at the end. I think we ended up smashing Manly by 50 in the last round. I’m not saying we are going to do that, but it’s a big game which allows us to keep the momentum going.”
The entire club and their loyal supporters would get a lift by avoiding the dreaded wooden spoon. The club has languished at the foot of the ladder in recent seasons but this year in particular there has been a groundswell of support behind Marshall and his team.
“Really, it’s about the fact that we’ve developed the sort of glue to keep this team together and get to the end of the season and still have some credibility,” Richardson said.
“It’s a good step if we can beat Parramatta because they are local rivals. There’s no doubt it’s an important game; we have a sellout crowd and it would be great for the club.
“The world doesn’t end if we don’t win it but we would certainly love to win it.
“We haven’t had a sellout at Campbelltown since 2005, when we won the premiership.”
“We’re miles ahead of our budget on gates. We have sold out corporately virtually for every game. We can’t sell any more than we have sold.
“We want to win and we’ll be going out there to win it. If we could win it in front of all those people, there’s no doubt that would be great momentum

 

[weststigerman]

Interesting. Since when did Richo start talking about recruitment to the DT prior to announcing a signing?

This feels weird.

Very unusual and very different from Benji’s “I won’t discuss recruitment”.

Jack Bird sounds definite and Horsburgh likely. Would prefer Hetherington but as Richo said it will only be 2 of those.

 

[upthetigers]

Call me crazy but I wouldn't be against bringing Marty back to the club for 1 year since we are light in forwards. His experience will help out the young guys like Pole and Samuela immensely.

 

[The Chad]

Brent Read is one of the few with Richos direct line,
Chammas has been real quite too the little weasel.

Wests Tigers chief executive Shane Richardson insists the club’s season – and its future – will not be defined by the outcome of the so-called Spoon Bowl on Friday night.
The Tigers sit in 17th spot at the moment but whether they stay there will be determined by the outcome of their game against Parramatta at a sold-out Campbelltown Stadium.
The loser of the clash will finish with the wooden spoon.
Richardson wants to win but insists that a third successive last-placed finish won’t be the end of the world, given the progress the club has made this season under coach Benji Marshall, who has blooded some of the game’s most promising young players.
“Of course there’s been progress,” Richardson said.
“There’s another 20-year-old in the side on Friday night in Tony Sukkar. We have debuted 12 kids this year – more than anyone else.
“I don’t say that to deflect; I’m just saying there are some obstacles we have had to overcome and we knew at the start of the year we would have to overcome them.
“So we’ve come to the end of the season, we stuck together as a group and we’ve come on in leaps and bounds.”
That hasn’t always been reflected in the scoreboard, but Richardson believes the green shoots will begin to bear fruit as early as next year.
“I am looking forward to it,” he said. “Actually, it’s very reminiscent of the way we finished with Penrith the year before we won it (in 2003).
“We sort of had a pretty average season, and then we came on with a big rush at the end. I think we ended up smashing Manly by 50 in the last round. I’m not saying we are going to do that, but it’s a big game which allows us to keep the momentum going.”
The entire club and their loyal supporters would get a lift by avoiding the dreaded wooden spoon. The club has languished at the foot of the ladder in recent seasons but this year in particular there has been a groundswell of support behind Marshall and his team.
“Really, it’s about the fact that we’ve developed the sort of glue to keep this team together and get to the end of the season and still have some credibility,” Richardson said.
“It’s a good step if we can beat Parramatta because they are local rivals. There’s no doubt it’s an important game; we have a sellout crowd and it would be great for the club.
“The world doesn’t end if we don’t win it but we would certainly love to win it.
“We haven’t had a sellout at Campbelltown since 2005, when we won the premiership.”
“We’re miles ahead of our budget on gates. We have sold out corporately virtually for every game. We can’t sell any more than we have sold.
“We want to win and we’ll be going out there to win it. If we could win it in front of all those people, there’s no doubt that would be great momentum

Am I getting confused? Is that a separate article from the DT as well?

I agree about Brent Read- but Richo has pretty much been at pains to tell everyone that he won't be announcing to the media before members, etc.

 

[Tom Shines]

So If the other 2 come off, hethrinton is a bonus. Possible that our interest has cooled since his manager went public ?

So Richo can go public, but not the manager ?

This article seems odd based on what has been discussed all year

 

[Tom Shines]

Richo talking some scuttlebutt

 

[Kaito]

Am I getting confused? Is that a separate article from the DT as well?

I agree about Brent Read- but Richo has pretty much been at pains to tell everyone that he won't be announcing to the media before members, etc.

Haha. Yes they're separate articles, the article that
@BlackWhiteGold mentioned has already been posted
on here. I posted article from the Australian (Ready).
Yes. He must be confident they've signed already...

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Interesting. Since when did Richo start talking about recruitment to the DT prior to announcing a signing?

This feels weird.

if you.dont give reporters something they go and make it up... not a bad move by Richo

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Very unusual and very different from Benji’s “I won’t discuss recruitment”.

Jack Bird sounds definite and Horsburgh likely. Would prefer Hetherington but as Richo said it will only be 2 of those.

Corey H and Hetherington would be good gets

 

[The Chad]

It feels very inconsistent to everything Richo has been saying, and only recently.

As was pointed out- there's actually NO reference from Richo in regard to Horsburgh, only Bird.

In the end- I'm happy with both Bird & Horsburgh. I think Horsburgh is what our pack lacks, and I think he solidifies our middle. I can't see Bird playing in the forwards (much) but I think he really does improve our wide defence, one of our biggest issues. I had mentioned Isiaih Tass a few times, Bird basically is that kind of player. And if this means Doueihi & Faataape do not get walk up starts- that can only be a positive for the club. The more quality the club has, vying for starting positions, the better.

I guess the big question now is- what becomes of Bateman? If we don't move him on, I'd assume our forward purchases (1st grade signings) might be done. Bateman, Horsburgh, Seyfarth, Hunt, Klemmer...the club is starting to accumulate guys that play with an attitude & don't get bullied as much.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

It feels very inconsistent to everything Richo has been saying, and only recently.

As was pointed out- there's actually NO reference from Richo in regard to Horsburgh, only Bird.

In the end- I'm happy with both Bird & Horsburgh. I think Horsburgh is what our pack lacks, and I think he solidifies our middle. I can't see Bird playing in the forwards (much) but I think he really does improve our wide defence, one of our biggest issues. I had mentioned Isiaih Tass a few times, Bird basically is that kind of player. And if this means Doueihi & Faataape do not get walk up starts- that can only be a positive for the club. The more quality the club has, vying for starting positions, the better.

I guess the big question now is- what becomes of Bateman? If we don't move him on, I'd assume our forward purchases (1st grade signings) might be done. Bateman, Horsburgh, Seyfarth, Hunt, Klemmer...the club is starting to accumulate guys that play with an attitude & don't get bullied as much.

Nah Richo only mentioned Jack Bird once in a direct quote on why he fits what we need. He knows Bird was seen leaving Concord the other day is in the public arena anyway.

No mention of Horsburgh by name in Richo’s quotes, only that we’re looking for 2 middles.

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/sport-confidential-brandon-smith-reveals-backstory-to-whitehead-hip-drop-furore/news-story/1e591aeac8434590f1159ceec8e05ccd

 

[weststigerman]

I wonder where all this leaves Sione Fainu. He’s been good this year with a lot of up side and could be key to keeping the other 2 brothers. I hope he stays.

We can’t have many top 30 spots left especially if Bird and Horsburgh sign.

 

[Tiger Stripes]

Nah Richo only mentioned Jack Bird once in a direct quote on why he fits what we need. He knows Bird was seen leaving Concord the other day is in the public arena anyway.

No mention of Horsburgh by name in Richo’s quotes, only that we’re looking for 2 middles.

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/sport-confidential-brandon-smith-reveals-backstory-to-whitehead-hip-drop-furore/news-story/1e591aeac8434590f1159ceec8e05ccd

Richo's Quotes:
"We felt we needed a couple of forwards, which we can get for the same price as Stefano."
Ans. Hunt and Horsburgh [roughly same price ?]
Get out of our red zone = We didn’t have the size."
"Somebody who can play multiple positions. Jack Bird fits that" My thinking; backline-- as a centre, not a forward. But maybe as a lock? The second forward?
“We got one". Hunt. So we need two more.” ie 2 more forwards----- Horsburgh and Bird OR Horsburgh and Hetherington?

 

[Kelce68]

Call me crazy but I wouldn't be against bringing Marty back to the club for 1 year since we are light in forwards. His experience will help out the young guys like Pole and Samuela immensely.

You're crazy.