Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Camel2281]

Depends who you ask.....

What if it's Luai?

Or maybe it is Stef, Wants to come back to creamy off seasons.

Wouldn't it be someone who played for their new club in 2024 like the article says? I'm thinking Leniu, Crichton, Brooks etc

 

[Masterton]

Moving on Klemmer is not about 2025. It’s about not being forced to have him for 2026 if he triggers his option by playing 14 games during 2025.

And the inevitable bad feeling if we don't pick him for firsts and he feels he's being stiffed. (I'm not a fan of those clauses.)

 

[Jolls]

I understand that.....but do it 3 months ago....not 2 weeks out from the start of the season.

I think Richo sees 2025 as a year of transition. I dont think he, or anyone sane, believes that we have the depth to win a premiership this year.

3 months ago the opportunity to move Klem on probably didn't exist - had we tried to push Klem out then I'm sure it would have been a messy business. However, now, as I understand it. Klemmer is pushing for a release, so we are negotiating from a position of strength. There is an positive opportunty cost to act and negative one to let the moment past.

Let it play out; we have some depth in our middle stocks. We may be able to address our a backrower depth; jag a quality centre, or not. I think the key is that we will have $ in the cap and positions available if an opportunity presents (maybe it already has).

Richo and Benji have landed Luai, Taruca, May and Hunt - they're batting OK. I'm interested to see where they take us next.

 

[Camel2281]

I think ur jumping the gun , KLEMMER is on 700.00 , so how much are we throwing in , with Molo on 500.00 the drag queens won’t be paying KLEMMERs contract , and we always come out behind

He's been at the Tigers since Nov 1 of the calendar year remember, so he's already been paid approximately 1/3 of the annual salary, I doubt we chip in further

 

[jadtiger]

Maybe tactical as we have now paid 3 months of his salary which reduces his cost for the club that signs him.

It would actually be 4 months or a third of his contract (Nov Dec Jan Feb),so it would only be about 450k for his new club.

 

[Roar_Power]

I think Richo sees 2025 as a year of transition. I dont think he, or anyone sane, believes that we have the depth to win a premiership this year.

3 months ago the opportunity to move Klem on probably didn't exist - had we tried to push Klem out then I'm sure it would have been a messy business. However, now, as I understand it. Klemmer is pushing for a release, so we are negotiating from a position of strength. There is an positive opportunty cost to act and negative one to let the moment past.

Let it play out; we have some depth in our middle stocks. We may be able to address our a backrower depth; jag a quality centre, or not. I think the key is that we will have $ in the cap and positions available if an opportunity presents (maybe it already has).

Richo and Benji have landed Luai, Taruca, May and Hunt - they're batting OK. I'm interested to see where they take us next.

Good post. Look, there can be a silver lining to all this, Taylan and a 2nd rower would facilitate our squad needs but we can keep having transition years. We need to show significant improvement from this year on. Plenty depends on it. Keeping Galvin comes to mind.

 

[Tito Santana]

Good post. Look, there can be a silver lining to all this, Taylan and a 2nd rower would facilitate our squad needs but we can keep having transition years. We need to show significant improvement from this year on. Plenty depends on it. Keeping Galvin comes to mind.

Get over Galvin!

He hasn’t done anything yet.

Next step as I have said is medically retire Olam and use all this cash to buy quality centres and back rowers.

Emphasis on quality meaning proven established players. Not guys that are past it or loading up on some young prick who has a couple of good games.

 

[Roar_Power]

Get over Galvin!

He hasn’t done anything yet.

Next step as I have said is medically retire Olam and use all this cash to buy quality centres and back rowers.

Emphasis on quality meaning proven established players. Not guys that are past it or loading up on some young prick who has a couple of good games.

Lol Tito, you crack me up.

 

[Jolls]

Good post. Look, there can be a silver lining to all this, Taylan and a 2nd rower would facilitate our squad needs but we can keep having transition years. We need to show significant improvement from this year on. Plenty depends on it. Keeping Galvin comes to mind.

True, we can't keep having transition years - but for the first time I'm actually confident that we are actually in transition. Previously, we would get to a point and change the whole plan and start again. I'm think that we are heading in the right direction - just too many dud contract to deal with in 12 months.

 

[Roar_Power]

True, we can't keep having transition years - but for the first time I'm actually confident that we are actually in transition. Previously, we would get to a point and change the whole plan and start again. I'm think that we are heading in the right direction - just too many dud contract to deal with in 12 months.

100%. Just need a good consistent year. Limited outside noise. Performance on the paddock. We have turned a corner and 2026/ 2027 should be even better with more quality and depth.

 

[hank37w]

Ironically the player I was screaming "NO! do not sign", Mbye... probably did the best out of all those signings.

Financially he did great. 🤣

 

[user118245]

Luke in the bib on the right?

 

[Tucker]

Luke L pictured at golf day with no strapping on legs or arms (photo on WT instagram, unsure about Facebook sorry)

What about his head? Lol

 

[batboy]

Massive news rly

Weird....
Another rep level player not rating the coaching.

But It's all them - not us

 

[user118245]

What about his head? Lol

Look at post above yours

 

[stephen]

Why are people saying players that changed clubs in 2025? It clearly says 2024 (last season).

My guess would be Herbie (back to Broncos), Leniu (back to Panthers) or Averillo (Dogs). Could be anyone, these junros use the word 'Star' for absolutely anyone!

Jack Wighton?

 

[BAGNF05]

Weird....
Another rep level player not rating the coaching.

But It's all them - not us

Hopefully nowadays the washed up has beens keep getting moved on. As opposed to taking up big cap money in Reggie’s. Suits me.

 

[Modman]

Yes they could. Johns and Thurston made their careers doing so.
However this is my entire point to you.
You have put this kid on a pedestal he doesnt deserve to be on yet.

So has the rest of the Rugby league world but obviously you would know better you tosser. Mate just admit you dont like the player for whatever reason you constantly point out rubbish. The kid is a freak ask any Rugby League expert and i have spoken to a few but You always talking like an expert out of your ass from your living room. What Galvin did last year in that side was one of the finest rookie years seen doesnt matter what bullshit you constantly come up with.

 

[Fish88]

Jack Wighton?

Luke Brooks 😂

 

[crazycat]

Klemmer's pushed for the move himself, but the club will benefit immensely from getting his hefty contract off the books and being able to open up another spot.

if there's anything last week proved, it's that we desperately need a first grade-quality backrower. I'm not sure what's out there, but I'm hopeful that's where we turn our attention. we certainly have the cash.

Yes, but the market isn't there.

Were lucky to have May. There just isn't a lot on the open market. Klem wants to move, MOVE HIM!
He knows our team could use him and he wants to run away... BYE bye plodder.

I wonder if he will take unders and head back to the dogs... Ciraldo will kick his arse.