Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[bptiger 0]

Luai's defense was good.

I felt that the whole team was off abit. I just need to see some kind of shape. Hopefully the spine stays for for next few weeks so we can see.


If Olam and Klemmer goes I think we need another 2nd row/lock

We on here have been saying that for months but it appears that Richo and benji think we don’t need a backrower , other clubs have added players in that position , our back 3 in the forwards never made a break last week , the dogs have added 3 backrowers and they have heaps in that position, how hard would it be to offer one of them a starting spot rather than sitting in. NSW cup

 

[Jolls]

Dogs were 3rd best defence overall and tries conceded 2nd only to penrith last year... Very close to the best

But also very high in the missed tackle department - which is the point.

 

[Lestronge]

No mate, brooks is anything but clutch.

He is a very talented player but not a good leader or decision maker.

Anyway, He's at another club now

He’s benefitting greatly by playing next to one of the last true 7s we’ve got in the game . That guy is about to announce he’s on the fair well tour , so it will remain to be seen how Brooks has developed since then . Still not our zoo , not our monkeys.

 

[AdelaideTiger]

But also very high in the missed tackle department - which is the point.

Penrith have been similar, higher than you'd expect missed tackles but scramble like no other.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Gould on the Roosters' recruitment plan.

MSN

 

[Jolls]

Penrith have been similar, higher than you'd expect missed tackles but scramble like no other.

It is the effort plays that make the difference and why the pre season camp should be of benefit to our guys. We went hard early and dropped off last week, it doesn't happen overnight but the signs are there that we are about to turn the corner.

 

[innsaneink]

But also very high in the missed tackle department - which is the point.

Missed tackles weren't mentioned in your post... You said:
"Check your stats - Dogs were nowhere near the best defence."

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Will that make you happy ? Are you looking forward to that ? Good to see you have your priorities straight.. bravo 👏

no I will be disappointed, not as disappointed as when tedesco left but it will be a big hit for the club.
if he was going to sign he would have taken that payrise next 2 years

 

[Jolls]

Missed tackles weren't mentioned in your post... You said:
"Check your stats - Dogs were nowhere near the best defence."

Poor wording on my part. It is not usual for a team to have a good against record and a high missed tackle rate. I was referring to their tackle effectiveness as opposed to their points against. My apologies.

 

[innsaneink]

Poor wording on my part. It is not usual for a team to have a good against record and a high missed tackle rate. I was referring to their tackle effectiveness as opposed to their points against. My apologies.

They must be extremely fit to manage that over a whole year.. They had a good season bar their finals campaign

 

[Muffstar]

From The Australian, comments from Matty Johns. Pretty positive imo, which is nice to see.

STEPPING INTO THE SEVEN FURNACE

On Sunday, coincidently, he’s up against a player who knows a fair bit about the pressure and requirements of stepping up from deputy to sheriff, Jarome Luai.

Last Friday, Luai’s Wests Tigers debut performance received mixed reviews. There was certainly plenty of ring rust, but I saw enough to believe he will be every bit the player the Tigers need him to be in 2025.

Creatively, he was almost operating solo, without the man with whom he will form the strongest, most important combination, hooker Apisai Koroisau.

Lachlan Galvin went in and out of the contest, a young six still finding his NRL legs. But there’s no doubt that halves combination will develop quickly.

Luai was strong in the first half, setting up the Tigers’ only try and saving one.

In the second half, playing behind a pack which had lost its superiority in yardage, his impact lessened and a kick error of a matter of inches gave the Knights a seven-tackle set, which led to them scoring a crucial try on their way to a 10-8 victory.

In coming weeks, Luai will have the Tigers looking like a completely different team.

Jarome Luai knows a little about being a ‘six’ stepping out of the shadow cast by a great number seven. Picture: Getty Images
A CASE FOR THE DEFENCE

While the stats say the Tigers missed 68 tackles, they only conceded two tries.

I was really impressed with their defensive attitude, signalling a significant lift in desire. While the defensive energy was there, individual technique and communication contributed to the Tigers missing vital tackles in the second half which cost them victory

With Koroisau and fullback Jahream Bula returning on Sunday, expect a performance which will give Tigers supporters a surge of optimism.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

He only has one.

Not according to other sources Cochise- one of these rugby league journalists did say in his words - " his FIRST get out clause can be activated in 2026".

But who knows these journalists. You sound adamant Cochise - and you know your stuff. Im on your team.

 

[jrtiger]

From The Australian, comments from Matty Johns. Pretty positive imo, which is nice to see.

STEPPING INTO THE SEVEN FURNACE

On Sunday, coincidently, he’s up against a player who knows a fair bit about the pressure and requirements of stepping up from deputy to sheriff, Jarome Luai.

Last Friday, Luai’s Wests Tigers debut performance received mixed reviews. There was certainly plenty of ring rust, but I saw enough to believe he will be every bit the player the Tigers need him to be in 2025.

Creatively, he was almost operating solo, without the man with whom he will form the strongest, most important combination, hooker Apisai Koroisau.

Lachlan Galvin went in and out of the contest, a young six still finding his NRL legs. But there’s no doubt that halves combination will develop quickly.

Luai was strong in the first half, setting up the Tigers’ only try and saving one.

In the second half, playing behind a pack which had lost its superiority in yardage, his impact lessened and a kick error of a matter of inches gave the Knights a seven-tackle set, which led to them scoring a crucial try on their way to a 10-8 victory.

In coming weeks, Luai will have the Tigers looking like a completely different team.

Jarome Luai knows a little about being a ‘six’ stepping out of the shadow cast by a great number seven. Picture: Getty Images
A CASE FOR THE DEFENCE

While the stats say the Tigers missed 68 tackles, they only conceded two tries.

I was really impressed with their defensive attitude, signalling a significant lift in desire. While the defensive energy was there, individual technique and communication contributed to the Tigers missing vital tackles in the second half which cost them victory

With Koroisau and fullback Jahream Bula returning on Sunday, expect a performance which will give Tigers supporters a surge of optimism.

seems to be a general consensus amongst most sharp league minds that there was much to like about our performance on Friday.

we're rightly apprehensive given all the false dawns in seasons past, but I sense that once this team begins to string a few wins together that these experts will be proven correct.

 

[batboy]

stop moving the goalposts. you asked for a ‘clutch moment’ you got it.

on the biggest stage with the game firmly in the balance, Jarome Luai splits the defence open and sets up the try that delivers the breakthrough. that’s as clutch as you can get in my book. not something that’s ‘planned’ like a forced dropout.

No consideration for the Break Away Try Saving tackle Moses made before all that?
That's where the game was won.

 

[TigerNeddyK]

no I will be disappointed, not as disappointed as when tedesco left but it will be a big hit for the club.
if he was going to sign he would have taken that payrise next 2 years

Yeah maybe. And really you and I should not be “ feuding “ about it .. obviously we both are rather strong fans of West’s tigers and really just want success and our good players to stay .. I guess you feel you are getting out front of it emotionally or something which you are entitled to ,, I just tire of reading about it but perhaps should not let it get to me to the point that I criticise you for it … 🤝. Mate ,, let’s just hope for a big win this weekend over the Eels ..

 

[jrtiger]

No consideration for the Break Away Try Saving tackle Moses made before all that?
That's where the game was won.

was the question not, "name one clutch moment Jarome Luai has produced" ?

Moses had a stormer, but that's not what RG was carrying on about. therefore no need to consider.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Yeah maybe. And really you and I should not be “ feuding “ about it .. obviously we both are rather strong fans of West’s tigers and really just want success and our good players to stay .. I guess you feel you are getting out front of it emotionally or something which you are entitled to ,, I just tire of reading about it but perhaps should not let it get to me to the point that I criticise you for it … 🤝. Mate ,, let’s just hope for a big win this weekend over the Eels ..

think we should win this weekend

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

think we should win this weekend

I hope so the stinky media will have their guns loaded just waiting for us to trip up, man I can't stand them nitpicking parasites.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

There is no excuse to lose. Benji has by and large the team he wanted. Parramatta coming off a belting. At what point do we stop blaming the roster for our failings?

 

[liltiger]

I hope so the stinky media will have their guns loaded just waiting for us to trip up, man I can't stand them nitpicking parasites.

If we don't get up, Benji will be under immense scrutiny and pressure