Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Rock Hopper Steve]

He might be 5th/6th or 7th at a club like the Storm. Here he’d be in contention for a spot after one injury.

Only take Tupou as a last resort G, if the intended targets fall through.

 

[Canadian Club]

Kini's new deal with the Gold Coast sounds like its more than 1million a season.

"Kini’s new mega deal will see him join the likes of elite NRL stars Reece Walsh, Kalyn Ponga, Nathan Cleary, Daly Cherry-Evans and Titans teammate Tino Fa’asuamaleaui."

That would mean Kini, Tino and Fifita are all on more than 1million a season, with Brimson and Campbell also on big money. Surely that means Fifita is headed elsewhere?

 

[The Chad]

He might be 5th/6th or 7th at a club like the Storm. Here he’d be in contention for a spot after one injury.

That would make him the 5th outside back....

I'd rather both Tupou & Kepaoa over Naden.

 

[hammertime]

One thing that might be good about Tupou returning is that he could say that he missed the club. Might be a good spin after Galvin.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Only take Tupou as a last resort G, if the intended targets fall through.

We need at least one centre from outside the club who can bring experience & effort.

Hopefully by the end of this season we'll be praising our outside back youth depth if the likes of Laulilii, Makasini, Tino Tavana & Max Taotua get a clean run without injury and chance to impress in Cup. Tavana & Taotua are very promising as 21 & 20yo and could jump out of the ground at any time.

 

[gregjm87]

No new information from our club.

But please, dont believe the media beat up around Galvin taking less money from us

Our contract was a proposal of a package, it was a 5 year 6 million dollar agreement that factored in 3rd party payments, it was never ever going to take up 1.1 million in salary cap every year.

Galvin has taken 750k for this year at the dogs which goes up 25% over the the length of the deal

throw in the third party payments from laundy hotels.

he is earning more than he would have received at the tigers.

I don't believe this at all. Laundy isn't allowed to offer 3rd party payments. Do I think every club, including the Dogs in this very deal breach the cap in some way? Probably. But I also think it is entirely reasonable for someone to take a pay cut to get out of a work environment in which they are not happy. And at 750k a season he isn't going to be struggling financially doing so.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Kini's new deal with the Gold Coast sounds like its more than 1million a season.

"Kini’s new mega deal will see him join the likes of elite NRL stars Reece Walsh, Kalyn Ponga, Nathan Cleary, Daly Cherry-Evans and Titans teammate Tino Fa’asuamaleaui."

That would mean Kini, Tino and Fifita are all on more than 1million a season, with Brimson and Campbell also on big money. Surely that means Fifita is headed elsewhere?

I actually think Brimson is the odd man out in that squad. He is being played out of position every week and viewed as the 3rd string fullback.

They aren’t getting value from some of their big $$$ players currently. Something will have to give.

 

[Ron Brodrick's Spirit]

Is there another Kepaoa?
It can't be the one that left here and disappeared into the ether due to overwhelming crapness. Aren't we beyond that as a club, if not I hear Mbye's available.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

We need at least one centre from outside the club who can bring experience & effort.

Hopefully by the end of this season we'll be praising our outside back youth depth if the likes of Laulilii, Makasini, Tino Tavana & Max Taotua get a clean run without injury and chance to impress in Cup. Tavana & Taotua are very promising as 21 & 20yo and could jump out of the ground at any time.

I admire your enthusiasm mate, we have seen Luke show us he can go on with it if injury free.
As for the rest I will reserve judgement till I get a look at them in 1st grade, too many times I had my hopes up about anything Wests Tigers only to be disappointed.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Tupou ... no no no no no (to use a Gus phrase).

Has too many errors, lack of effort (this is a big no) & body language is passive (we have tooo many of these types). Personally an older Isaac Tui'tupou on a train & trial is just as good. We'd need to pay somewhere close to $400k for Tupou, no bloody way.

Gagai for a season whilst Makasini & Laulilii develop isn't the worse option. Just don't think he'd come here for one season.

It is good to have differing views. Those of us who support his return have indicated it would have to be at a favourable rate (old mate's rates)😁

 

[Needaname]

Remind me of that one ..someone blabbed didn’t they?

Robbie or Justin did. In an interview, something about coming back to a job at the Tigers after Rabbits contract.

 

[Needaname]

Scissor hands

Can rejoin original Scissor hands Kepoa in cup.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

It is good to have differing views. Those of us who support his return have indicated it would have to be at a favourable rate (old mate's rates)😁

I wouldn't take him if the Phins paid us lol

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

I admire your enthusiasm mate, we have seen Luke show us he can go on with it if injury free.
As for the rest I will reserve judgement till I get a look at them in 1st grade, too many times I had my hopes up about anything Wests Tigers only to be disappointed.

I know the feeling but I see some special traits in Tavana & Taotua that suggest NRL potential, they just got to stay injury free & have that inner determination to progress.

 

[TSP]

Lol, just because Cleary had an off night you don't bring in a sub par centre because he is handy off the tee. Particularly when Mitchell, Crichton and Lomax are all decent goal kickers.

Well according to my plan, we would have won the series, so we may as well share the origin love.

And make footy dreams come true.

Also, its good for us as a club to have a few players in an elite contest.

May should be called up too.

At the moment, Laurie has tucked our guys away where no one can see them.

So yeah i am being ambitious but for the greater good of the Wests Tigers and by association, us!

So im well intended, critta can stand down for AD.. Critta is injured anyway and it would be a dead rubber!

Its a bit of a sacrifice because critta was my origin motm.

Im very proud of our origin guys. Its very exciting.

 

[gregjm87]

As opposed to a starting gig. I know what will be valued more.

I don't see where he could possibly start? Maybe cowboys or Souths?

 

[fainty]

I feel we as a supporter group need to hear something today from the club. Galvin is already at figs training but nothing official. Surely some news comes today being Friday with an official release and a signing or 3?!

 

[Needaname]

My understand too - 3rd party deals must be arms length…..but then again since when do NRL abide by their own rules

Wait, so when Richo mentioned on the pod that the 1mil deal for LG was comprised from deals with multiple parties (never mentioned the word 3rd party).
Is that legal?

If it is to be arranged at arms length; is it the manager that’s supposed to get the 3rd party deal to bump up the contract for his client.

The reason I ask is because Richo would of put that deal together without any of the managers input.

I’m still unclear as to how and when a 3rd party deal gets included into a complete deal for a player.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

I don't see where he could possibly start? Maybe cowboys or Souths?

Maybe a certain club with been tangled up with lately that has just told their grub of a hooker to piss up a rope.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Wait, so when Richo mentioned on the pod that the 1mil deal for LG was comprised from deals with multiple parties (never mentioned the word 3rd party).
Is that legal?

If it is to be arranged at arms length; is it the manager that’s supposed to get the 3rd party deal to bump up the contract for his client.

The reason I ask is because Richo would of put that deal together without any of the managers input.

I’m still unclear as to how and when a 3rd party deal gets included into a complete deal for a player.

These third-party deals are a murky area of the game, the NRL should've made this more transparent decades ago.