Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[stephen]

Possibly and we all hope you are right.
I think our overall kicking game is currently a clear bottom 3 in the NRL, do you think that improves with Latu at 6 ?

I think he's always been more comfortable at 6, but could possibly be better at 7 for us than Luai. Kicking game still a question but he's still young & has capacity to learn.
My concern is coaching for him and others. Despite being a great half, I'm not sure Benji was a great tactician as a player. I'd like our young halves getting development & coaching in game management & structure, including kicking.

 

[stephen]

Can we please sign Sorenson? Surely we can offer him more than ESL. Quality starter with winning DNA. Just the kind of player we need. Sorenson and Fifita for firepower and we are set for 2026.

Many WT fans admire Seyfarth for his effort. Sorensen offers so much more & wouldn't be on marquee money.

 

[Tiger_claws]

Tiny was a very good 13 coming through. I know playing 13 for Mincho Jets is far from nrl but he was a standout playing there.

 

[Fish88]

I don’t mind Seyfarths effort just think he is literally playing to his full ceiling every week which is quite low. He is zero threat with the ball, him and AD are similar in that regard and he missed 6 tackles last night.

He really needs to be rock solid in defence to justify his position on the team.

 

[Tigerstigerstigers]

I don’t mind Seyfarths effort just think he is literally playing to his full ceiling every week which is quite low. He is zero threat with the ball, him and AD are similar in that regard and he missed 6 tackles last night.

He really needs to be rock solid in defence to justify his position on the team.

Who missed 6 tackles ? Ad or red

 

[Kelce68]

I hope Aaron Payne is directed to play Luke Laulilii at left centre today (at least for a half) and shift Naden to fullback. Laulilii has shown glimpses at SG Ball level of being a good centre and could be an option instead of AD after the bye.

100%

Ive been pretty bullish on Luke as a possible centre for quite some time.

He has all the attributes and if thats his best pathway to first grade, it's worth investigating early.

 

[kade7]

good business

its the same deal that was on the table back before rehab

believe we have a club option to move into top 30
next season

 

[teddy23]

Taylan May 23
Kai Pearce Paul 24

Two perfect additions to our squad in terms of talent and youth. Both players already playing high quality footy and barely scraping the surface of what they could be.

Excellent acquisitions going into this team giving our spine of Bula, Latu, Luai and Api more talent to work with.

I know we’re not in the top 8 and have lost our last few lately - I still have really high hopes of what we can be to end this year but especially next year with our team cause we’ve shown really good signs for majority of the season. Especially now Galvin’s finally gone.

I still also think we’re just one solid forward signing away from being content with our squad making finals aspirations consistently.

Something to consider as well - people might overlook what this is going to do to his brother Terrell. We might see him take it another level now playing with his brother in the same team. Vice versa Taylan.

 

[Kelce68]

Vicious don't forget Makasini will be ready for next season I would think.

If we've got the likes of Skelton, Tito, Taylan and To'a in the backline, with Luke L, Staines, et Al as backup, a major benefit is not needing to rush a prospect like Heamasi.

The more time he gets to play in hhe pathways, the more complete he'll be when he steps up to a debut.

 

[Tigerstigerstigers]

Can we please sign Sorenson? Surely we can offer him more than ESL. Quality starter with winning DNA. Just the kind of player we need. Sorenson and Fifita for firepower and we are set for 2026.

What position does he play please ?

 

[weststigers]

Taylan is going to need time for fitness. Long time out of the NRL, but makes it a bit easier playing alongside his ex-teammates.

Don't think it's a huge risk given it's train and trial...he's going to play the back end of the season in and out of NRL and the club can get some comfort around his behaviour.

Hopefully it's the wake up call a lot of kids that age need and he just knuckles down.

I don't believe in outcasting people if they step out of line but take steps to get better.

 

[weststigers]

What position does he play please ?

2nd row

 

[Fish88]

Who missed 6 tackles ? Ad or red

Red

 

[SeanT]

Good point, we are frequently just taking a one out hit up on our 4th tackle when we are in our attacking zone.
Surely something better can be planned,,even if it’s one of our edge back rowers cutting back in at speed of our fullback or 5/8 trying to take on some tired defenders in the middle.

Exactly. One thing I would like to see happen again is de Silva to return and a 1-2 punch where we use offloads and support play around the ruck. Bula and api going off May should be a major tactic

 

[ShanghaiCharlie]

Got no mail....but I'm expecting David Fifita to be a huge announcement before June 30. Just a gut feeling. We have a butt load of money to spend and roster places to fill, a massive area of need and he obviously wants out of GC and they want him out. Richo said signings were coming and I'm thinking this one is just taking time to work out details. He hasn't been shy about making big moves in his first 18 months here........

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Very interesting a T&T deal for Taylan could this mean that we have some quality lined up for the 3 vacant top 30 spots, it's killing me waiting in anticipation.

 

[Demps]

Taylan May 🔥

 

[batboy]

Got no mail....but I'm expecting David Fifita to be a huge announcement before June 30. Just a gut feeling. We have a butt load of money to spend and roster places to fill, a massive area of need and he obviously wants out of GC and they want him out. Richo said signings were coming and I'm thinking this one is just taking time to work out details. He hasn't been shy about making big moves in his first 18 months here........

I'm expecting some heartache for you...

We're not buying a million dollar Second Rower over the top of
Sam and now KPP.

 

[tigerballs]

100%

Ive been pretty bullish on Luke as a possible centre for quite some time.

He has all the attributes and if thats his best pathway to first grade, it's worth investigating early.

Kristian Mapapalangi must be getting close.
We had that game yesterday, against the 4 time premiers with 4 SOO players on deck. They had no excuses.
We can be a finals team this year with a bit of luck and a few decisions going our way. AD, I like him but sometimes, he's just not there. I don't think LL is the answer just yet. Maps in, Pole back, we're getting close....

 

[BAGNF05]

Taylan May 23
Kai Pearce Paul 24

Two perfect additions to our squad in terms of talent and youth. Both players already playing high quality footy and barely scraping the surface of what they could be.

Excellent acquisitions going into this team giving our spine of Bula, Latu, Luai and Api more talent to work with.

I know we’re not in the top 8 and have lost our last few lately - I still have really high hopes of what we can be to end this year but especially next year with our team cause we’ve shown really good signs for majority of the season. Especially now Galvin’s finally gone.

I still also think we’re just one solid forward signing away from being content with our squad making finals aspirations consistently.

Something to consider as well - people might overlook what this is going to do to his brother Terrell. We might see him take it another level now playing with his brother in the same team. Vice versa Taylan.

The patient and intellectual approach being taken by the club now will reap rewards. Let him see what Souths would offer him and stuck firm on a T&T. Good business.