Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

Tiger_Fanatic3 said:
Wests Tigers have signed Taylan May for the remainder of this season and are heaping pressure on Brisbane to reach a deal for Adam Reynolds as they wait in the wings with a contract for the Broncos playmaker.

The Tigers finalised a train-and-trial contract with May on Tuesday morning as they prepare to unite the former Penrith back with his brother Terrell for at least the remainder of this season.

In the background, the Tigers also remain in the mix for Reynolds as they look to poach the 34-year-old from the Broncos next season.

Brisbane have been locked in talks with Reynolds over a one-year extension but the Tigers have made their interest known and it is understood they have tabled a more lucrative deal as they look to lure him back to Sydney.

It is understood that Reynolds could make a call as early as this week. May, meanwhile, completed a medical at the Tigers on Monday before signing on the dotted line with the club on Tuesday morning.

The Samoan international has been without a club since parting ways with Penrith last year after being charged over domestic violence allegations.

The charges were withdrawn three months ago and May has since spent time in a mental health facility undergoing treatment.

The Tigers had a long-standing interest in the 22-year-old. Chief executive Shane Richardson met May when the charges were first withdrawn, prior to the outside back checking himself in for treatment.

The talks resumed recently after he checked out of the mental health facility. Souths coach Wayne Bennett also showed an interest in May and he was given a tour of the club’s Heffron Park headquarters.

However, the Tigers have won the battle to secure his signature.
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Why are we chasing Reynolds FFS 🤦
 
Ron Brodrick's Spirit said:
We're his number 1 priority also known as the only club that'd be dumb enough to entertain bringing his useless backside back to the NRL.
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I’ve got a feeling we might be ideally looking at having a crack at signing Mikey Lewis to play 6, provide a top class running game with plenty of speed as well as having a competent kicking game and a good quality goal kicker.
If this happens we would need to persue playing Latu Fainu as our 13.
If this happened I think it would be a great option if all players including Latu were aboard with the idea.
I know Mikey Lewis is under contract for a few more years, but it wouldn’t be the first time a player got out of his Super League contract for an NRL opportunity.
Maybe we could send them Bud Sullivan as compensation 😂
 
jrtiger said:
unimpressed by the fact that his management is doing the right thing by him in maximising his earning capacity? right.
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By getting your agents dad to make pretend offers ?

I wouldn’t be impressed by that …someone you are paying thousands a year to manage you…

maybe it’s just me
 
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jrtiger said:
or is Richardson applying the theoretical blowtorch to force someone he wants out of Red Hill...
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Be interested on who you think it could be in your Youtube cast later on. Hopefully not Cobbo! He'd be better at the Rabbits under Bennett. Won't be Staggs managed by one I Moses.

Maybe Kobe Hetherington but I think starting for the Broncs these season has exposed he is limited in attack but is still a defensive beast who is an elite decoy runner & player in support lol (going off NRL stats). Maybe Dene Mariner.
 
Vicious said:
I’ve got a feeling we might be ideally looking at having a crack at signing Mikey Lewis to play 6, provide a top class running game with plenty of speed as well as having a competent kicking game and a good quality goal kicker.
If this happens we would need to persue playing Latu Fainu as our 13.
If this happened I think it would be a great option if all players including Latu were aboard with the idea.
I know Mikey Lewis is under contract for a few more years, but it wouldn’t be the first time a player got out of his Super League contract for an NRL opportunity.
Maybe we could send them Bud Sullivan as compensation 😂
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Mikey Lewis would be astute if as you said Latu is all for moving to lock. Mikey has amazing speed off the mark and brings a good kicking game & goal kicker. Maybe both Mikey & Tyrone from Hull KR haha
 
BlackWhiteGold said:
Be interested on who you think it could be in your Youtube cast later on. Hopefully not Cobbo! He'd be better at the Rabbits under Bennett. Won't be Staggs managed by one I Moses.

Maybe Kobe Hetherington but I think starting for the Broncs these season has exposed he is limited in attack but is still a defensive beast who is an elite decoy runner & player in support lol (going off NRL stats). Maybe Dene Mariner.
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I’d take any of them at this point although Kobe Hetherington from has been a disappointment so far this season.
 
Vicious said:
I’ve got a feeling we might be ideally looking at having a crack at signing Mikey Lewis to play 6, provide a top class running game with plenty of speed as well as having a competent kicking game and a good quality goal kicker.
If this happens we would need to persue playing Latu Fainu as our 13.
If this happened I think it would be a great option if all players including Latu were aboard with the idea.
I know Mikey Lewis is under contract for a few more years, but it wouldn’t be the first time a player got out of his Super League contract for an NRL opportunity.
Maybe we could send them Bud Sullivan as compensation 😂
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Mikey Lewis would be a great signing. He's a winner.
 
pawsandclaws1 said:
I don't disagree with what you have written but it will be a players' market and Doueihi will be picked up by another team as a back due to his experience and ability to play multiple positions in the backline.
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It’s up to him IMO. He can be career 1st or 2nd drop at a position to finish it off or move to the UK and play in his chosen position (halves), or evolve and move to where his skill set best fits ie. edge backrow . And maybe even excel there, if he puts the time and effort in .
Either way , he’s not an nrl 1-7 IMO.
 
Gee reading that article it very much sounds like Reynolds has advised Brisbane that he intends to take our offer and the ball is back in their court to come up with a deal to seal him to the club.
We could be getting a Brisbane extension announcement or a welcome to WT Reynolds announcement in a weeks time!
I found it interesting that Marshall said similar to Richo re who plays alongside Luai next year.
 
BlackWhiteGold said:
Be interested on who you think it could be in your Youtube cast later on. Hopefully not Cobbo! He'd be better at the Rabbits under Bennett. Won't be Staggs managed by one I Moses.

Maybe Kobe Hetherington but I think starting for the Broncs these season has exposed he is limited in attack but is still a defensive beast who is an elite decoy runner & player in support lol (going off NRL stats). Maybe Dene Mariner.
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Interesting you say that... I heard he might be close to heading there.
 
Tom Shines said:
Ok …

I still think Richo would be dealing straight up…given potential conflict of interest accusations…

What do you reckon ?
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Logical plan. Adam Reynolds for a season at halfback to bring more leadership & direction. Latu could transition to lock. Reynolds brings exceptional field kicking & goal kicking. Help mentor Latu with his kicking game perhaps and then we have another season to determine long-term goal kicker (TDS, Makasini or another).
 
Vicious said:
I’ve got a feeling we might be ideally looking at having a crack at signing Mikey Lewis to play 6, provide a top class running game with plenty of speed as well as having a competent kicking game and a good quality goal kicker.
If this happens we would need to persue playing Latu Fainu as our 13.
If this happened I think it would be a great option if all players including Latu were aboard with the idea.
I know Mikey Lewis is under contract for a few more years, but it wouldn’t be the first time a player got out of his Super League contract for an NRL opportunity.
Maybe we could send them Bud Sullivan as compensation 😂
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So a UK 6 is moving Latu Fainu off his chosen position ? …. I don’t agree mate . Dodd is the latest in a long line of halves who have figured out how far behind the standard of nrl super league is.
Chuck is everyone’s favourite Jackson Hastings as well . Only the knights (LOL) thought he was worth 800k . Bidded against themselves , and now he’s plonked in KOE.
I would never ever offer big money to a pommy half. Train and trial at best …
 
Lestronge said:
So a UK 6 is moving Latu Fainu off his chosen position ? …. I don’t agree mate . Dodd is the latest in a long line of halves who have figured out how far behind the standard of nrl super league is.
Chuck is everyone’s favourite Jackson Hastings as well . Only the knights (LOL) thought he was worth 800k . Bidded against themselves , and now he’s plonked in KOE.
I would never ever offer big money to a pommy half. Train and trial at best …
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What we don't know if any plan has been set & agreed to by Latu for his position moving forward. Maybe he is all for moving to lock.

He mentioned in a recent story he doesn't care where he plays but probably prefers 5/8 because that's where he grew up playing. But that sounds a pretty standard response.
 
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