Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[AmericanHistoryX]

At this point in our lives. Every game is massive for West's Tigers. Spare a penny for your thought.

 

[TigerTone]

Suggestion, get the 3 worst players every week and get them to be on the phone lines for an hour or so just copping sprays fro

I would be hugely surprised , if they even know how to use a landline.
Confussion would set in and they'd all go into their shell.
I wouldnt do that to them , we shouldnt mess with their confidence
anymore than what melbourne has done after that game.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

I'd be surprised too. Landlines are dead.

 

[The Chad]

The Storm were 5-3 and we were 5-4 … perhaps I didn’t see a win coming our way , against a good team that is hard to beat at home, but did you see that beat down ? Anyway, the fans can think what they want…it’s a problem when the players don’t seem to think they can win …


Hate is a strong word … I know you read the board everyday, so I’m assuming you honestly don’t think the criticism of him started yesterday .

No, you're right, the critics have been consistent on him. Just saying that singling him out for yesterday seems rough, given the performance of several of his team mates. He wasn't the worst offender.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Or defender.

 

[The Chad]

. . . . . .and people on here wanted to play him in the second row or in the middle at lock.

Our opponents would be licking their lips at that prospect.

I think people suggesting he play second row are thinking more long term than say, this weekend coming.

 

[The Chad]

Personally I would prefer taking a player off the Knights hands so they can sign Young. We are desperately short for forwards. Give me KPP, Frizell or your mate Hetherington for the remainder of the year.

If they are available- sure!

 

[Tom Shines]

No, you're right, the critics have been consistent on him. Just saying that singling him out for yesterday seems rough, given the performance of several of his team mates. He wasn't the worst offender.

I don’t think he has been singled out …. Galvin , Staines and Naden have been criticised as well…

 

[The Chad]

I don't watch Jayden Hunt much ...but when I have his hands have let him down

It's not his hands I'd be adding him for.

Hard worker, hits hard, plays at speed.

You're not spending top dollar on a Jayden Hunt, but you get a good return on the investment.

I imagine he isn't the type of forward to get bullied. Hunt, Corey Jensen & Jack Hetherington...mix that with what we have.

 

[The Chad]

I don’t think he has been singled out …. Galvin , Staines and Naden have been criticised as well…

There have been a number of "Seyfarth has to go" specific posts. Nobody wants to say the same for, say, Royce Hunt.

 

[hank37w]

I'd be surprised too. Landlines are dead.

That reminds me of a phone call Brooksy had during one of the membership renewal drives.

 

[liltiger]

. . . . . .and people on here wanted to play him in the second row or in the middle at lock.

Our opponents would be licking their lips at that prospect.

Not now once he fills out in a few years.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Brooksy is a good guy. Good heart. Never ditched us like Lachlan's parents.

 

[Tom Shines]

There have been a number of "Seyfarth has to go" specific posts. Nobody wants to say the same for, say, Royce Hunt.

I don’t want him to go…I just wish they had a better player to start in front of him …I’ll say the same about the other 3 as well…they are the weak links that the opposition target each week they are in the side

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Then that's on Benji.

 

[The Chad]

I don’t want him to go…I just wish they had a better player to start in front of him …I’ll say the same about the other 3 as well…they are the weak links that the opposition target each week they are in the side

I don't think you lead the anti-Seyfarth charge. 😀

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

I think what they are trying to say is - he has a big heart - but not as big as his fart.

 

[hodgo]

The Storm were 5-3 and we were 5-4 … perhaps I didn’t see a win coming our way , against a good team that is hard to beat at home, but did you see that beat down ? Anyway, the fans can think what they want…it’s a problem when the players don’t seem to think they can win …

Which player said they couldnt win?

Mate the bulldogs got 42 put on them by the broncs
Melbourne got 42 put on them by the dolphins
wahs got 42 put on them
raiders got 40 on them

Thats your top 4. Todays game is a game of control every team has been on the back end of a smashing apart for the sharks. Yes we had a lot put on us but that's because we have a dozen or so first graders and most them only came recently. I hate we got that smashing but with our injuries and lack of compsure it was always going to come. NExt week is the real test now.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Big test. Or test te - cals.

 

[teddy23]

From the info I have got Taylan May will be a Wests Tiger by June 30th at the very latest - I’ve read on this thread by some posters suggesting the opposite. But for what it’s worth I’m hearing it’s pretty much done.

On the topic of the May’s - I think it’s extremely clear our forward pack isn’t anywhere near good enough when May comes off.

It’s getting to a point I’m worried about us taking years off Terrell’s career making him play 70 odd mins a night in the middle consistently. He desperately needs help and with Pole expected to miss time too, I think it’s clear we lack some quality depth in the pack.

I’ve tried getting some info on any expected arrivals but haven’t heard much besides Taylan May - I did hear whispers a few weeks ago Richardson has some English forwards on his radar but no names at this point.

KPP has obvious talent and he only just turned 24 so I don’t think he has even hit anywhere near his potential yet, but he’s already a walking starter in our team easily. He seems very difficult to tackle and a great offload, can really open up our attack a little.

I’ve mentioned it before also, but Hopgood has gone to 40 mins under Ryles with Dylan Walker really suiting playing next to Moses with the pace they play.

Galvin for Hopgood trade should be explored, as Hopgood legitimately has the potential to be our lock for the next decade as he’s only 25.

I think if Taylan comes I’m very comfortable with our backline depth, but our pack needs to be addressed immediately and both KPP/Hopgood can make a big difference.