Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[happy_tiger]

@boonboon would have preferred we had a crack at Nicho Haynes

Nicho Hynes is a bit of a junkie imo lol


Like the prospect of walters tho


maybe

walters will be 26 and has played 2 first grade games

i suppose maguire found cody walker at a similar age though

Walters is understudy to a useful Melbourne five eighth. I am sure that he doesn't want to play reserve grade throughout his career even though its with Melbourne.

If I was being realistic about Billy Walters he is small step up on Darren Nicholls

He will want to leave once Kevie gets an NRL gig ...or perhaps become an assistant to Madge

Bloody hell , I wish my club wouldn't give me so much material for me to mock them with

Seriously you could become a rich comedian/comedienne just offering your offerings to NRL and WT's supporters

I wish I could become a rich comedian just from mocking you, that would be even easier fodder...

More than welcome ..if it's going to help you earn a crust ..go for it

 

[tigerap]

Assuming Walters is a top 30 signing... That will leave us with one roster spot open.

If we dont manage to let go Mcqueen, Taylor, Packerlino & Reynolds if they all go thats another 5 spots

 

[ElleryHanley]

Billy Walters would be a really decent pick up IMO.........IF he is cheap.

Can play 6-7-9 and knows the game. Very well coached.

Small...a real nugget.

Think of him as the polar opposite of Tyson Gamble...who looked the part, was big and strong...and had no idea how to play. Also similar to Gamble in that he has been in QLD Cup for ages without any QLD side wanting him (a worry...he is 25)

 

[Newtown]

@tigerap What about Materlino - that would make six spots.

 

[Spacecub]

@Spacecub That's what a few "West supporters" send about Matterson when he was signed, remember.

Yeah but matterson had played first grade, and you could see his ability, I cant think of anyone bellyache has let go who has stared elsewhere

 

[Spacecub]

@Spacecub That's what a few "West supporters" send about Matterson when he was signed, remember.

I'm more remembering when we signed Tyson gamble

 

[Newtown]

@Spacecub That's what a few "West supporters" send about Matterson when he was signed, remember.

Yeah but matterson had played first grade, and you could see his ability, I cant think of anyone bellyache has let go who has stared elsewhere

Time will tell.

 

[WT2K]

Assuming Walters is a top 30 signing... That will leave us with one roster spot open.

If we dont manage to let go Mcqueen, Taylor, Packerlino & Reynolds if they all go thats another 5 spots

McQueen and Taylor both in final year of their deals, might be easier to move on. Matulino possible medical retirement? Packer and Reynolds I'm expecting to be here next season, just can't see anyone taking either one. But, you never know!

 

[Nelson]

@Spacecub That's what a few "West supporters" send about Matterson when he was signed, remember.

Yeah but matterson had played first grade, and you could see his ability, I cant think of anyone bellyache has let go who has stared elsewhere

Inglis
Folau
Koroibete
Lodge
Cronk
Jeremy Smith
James Maloney
Gareth Widdop
Tohu Harris
Adam Bla...never mind

 

[The_Patriot]

What's this Billy Walters rumour. Could be a step in the right direction.

 

[Geo]

What's this Billy Walters rumour. Could be a step in the right direction.

From what I can gather from the above post Brent Read on MMM said Wests Tigers were signing him next week..

 

[ElleryHanley]

It is one reason I wish we had NFL / NBA / American system of published salaries.

Billy Walters for $100 000 is a GREAT signining.

Billy Walters for $200 000 is a massive risk.

Billy Walters for $250 000 is a terrible signing.

But we never get told, so people just criticise.

 

[WT2K]

It is one reason I wish we had NFL / NBA / American system of published salaries.

Billy Walters for $100 000 is a GREAT signining.

Billy Walters for $200 000 is a massive risk.

Billy Walters for $250 000 is a terrible signing.

But we never get told, so people just criticise.

And the available cap for each franchise.

 

[ElleryHanley]

It is one reason I wish we had NFL / NBA / American system of published salaries.

Billy Walters for $100 000 is a GREAT signining.

Billy Walters for $200 000 is a massive risk.

Billy Walters for $250 000 is a terrible signing.

But we never get told, so people just criticise.

And the available cap for each franchise.

Yes....absolutely.

They really need to get professional and do it.

EVERY other sport with a cap system outside Aus does it.

It changes people's perceptions / allows fans to judge properly.

Example: If Eisenhuth is on 150 000, then I'd go easy on his lack of ability to bend the line or hit hard in D. For 150, at least he works hard.

But he is on 375 000 then Huth is a shockingly bad signing.

We should be allowed to know.

 

[BalmainJnr]

It is one reason I wish we had NFL / NBA / American system of published salaries.

Billy Walters for $100 000 is a GREAT signining.

Billy Walters for $200 000 is a massive risk.

Billy Walters for $250 000 is a terrible signing.

But we never get told, so people just criticise.

And the available cap for each franchise.

I’ve never understood the aversion to this sort of system here. Boggles my mind. Provides transparency to the cap and how your club has managed it.

 

[WT2K]

Brent Read replying to a tweet asking about Walters/Reynolds

Not a player swap but there is every chance Josh Reynolds won’t be there next year. Walters in all likelihood will
https://twitter.com/brentread_7/status/1162619186931126272?s=19

 

[NT_Tiger]

@WT2K
How is that supposed to work?

 

[TheDaBoss]

Tood Carney for $1 maccas burger

 

[Milky]

Mitchell Aubusson, Javid Bowen, Gavin Cooper, Aaron Gray, Hymel Hunt, Michael Jennings, Richie Kennar, Sebastian Kris, Chris Lawrence, Brenko Lee, Nene Macdonald, Brad Parker, Brad Takairangi, Joel Thompson, Enari Tuala, Dylan Walker

16 players off contract

FULLBACK
Jesse Arthars, Jai Field, Josh Hoffman, Jordan Kahu, William Kennedy, Gideon Mosby-Gela, Tristan Sailor

7 players off contract

FIVE-EIGHTH
Lachlan Croker, Ben Hampton, Brock Lamb, Benji Marshall, Te Maire Martin

5 players off contract

HALFBACK
Fa'amanu Brown, Cade Cust, Tyson Gamble, Ata Hingano, Trent Hodkinson, Ryley Jacks, Darren Nicholls, Billy Walters, Sam Williams

9 players off contract

HOOKER
Kurt Baptiste, Billy Brittain, Sione Katoa, Michael Lichaa, Issac Luke, Matt McIlwrick, James Segeyaro, Zac Woolford

8 players off contract

LOCK
Luke Bateman, George Fai, Shaun Fensom, Corey Jensen, Ray Stone

5 players off contract

PROP
Mitchell Allgood, Danny Fualalo, Tim Grant, Royce Hunt, Kayne Kalache, Patrick Kaufusi, Tim Mannah, Lloyd Perrett, Paea Pua, Zac Saddler, Toafofoa Sipley, Jack Stockwell, Sam Tagataese, Peni Terepo, Francis Tualau, Albert Vete

16 players off contract

SECOND-ROW
Scott Bolton, Jamie Buhrer, Kurt Capewell, Jed Cartwright, Andrew Davey, Mitchell Dunn, Alex Glenn, Jack Gosiewski, Slade Griffin, Brodie Jones, Josh Kerr, Patrick Mago, Reuben Porter, Robbie Rochow, Scott Sorensen, Zane Tetevano, Kyle Turner, Teig Wilton, Frank Winterstein

19 players off contract

WING
Tevita Funa, Jacob Gagan, Mawene Hiroti, Matt Ikuvalu, Shaun Kenny-Dowall, Greg Leleisiuao, Lachlan Maranta, Corey Oates, John Olive, Izaia Perese, Jordan Rapana

 

[Milky]

Literally no one off contract that I would care for...

I think we might need to look at Brad Abby who cannot get a look at Raiders for obvious reasons..

Ashley Taylor...
Aiden Sezer...

Swap out Mbye to TItans...They can pay cost for Mbye and cover the rest of Taylors salary

Packer to Raiders, cost swap for Sezer...

Hymel Hunt or Richie Kenner...

1. Brad Abby
2. Paul Momorovski
3. Tommy Talau
4. Hymel Hunt
5. David Nofoaluma

6. Aiden Sezer
7. Ashley Taylor

8. Alex Twal
9. Billy Walters/Jacob Liddle
10. Thomas Mikhaele
11. Josh Aloiai
12. Esan Marsters
13. Ryan Matterson

Brooks can go...Has had 5 years to do something