Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[tigahhh]

Losing Luai would be a significant blow to the club.

How the club would then spend the $1.2m a year is vitally important.

Very few players are irreplaceable. Luai would sting though.

if we lose Luai we are fkd

 

[weststigers]

I’m sure there is a tiny voice in the back of your head that you try to ignore that says the same.

I don't hear voices. You should get that checked out

 

[GNR4LIFE]

I don't hear voices. You should get that checked out

It keeps me in touch with reality with this club.

 

[tigahhh]

this titans game makin me nervous we neeeeed them to lose

 

[weststigers]

It would be very slim pickings with the new sides coming in.

You gonna worry about Luai every year? Something that hasn't happened yet? Your sleep will be disrupted. Let it play out.

Lots of halves off contract in 2027. There is only 1 team coming in that year and 2 more years where you will see the new Katoas, Galvins and Fainus come through.

 

[bomberbrown]

No. It would be the same pickings.

Just more competition for the pickings.

I like the way you changed the words, still the same though.
Munster goes to Perth and a spot in the halves become available, we are no chance.
Galvin wasn't interested in 7figures a season.
Can you give me a few names that we wouldn't bleed through the nose that would come to the mighty Tigers?

 

[tigahhh]

i’m not sweating the bula stuff because if he stays great if not fullback is the most saturated position in the league, there’s plenty of them
go and get Jayden Campbell at least he goal kicks 🤣

 

[weststigers]

I like the way you changed the words, still the same though.
Munster goes to Perth and a spot in the halves become available, we are no chance.
Galvin wasn't interested in 7figures a season.
Can you give me a few names that we wouldn't bleed through the nose that would come to the mighty Tigers?

Nathan Cleary to link up with Luai for one last ride.

 

[bomberbrown]

Nathan Cleary to link up with Luai for one last ride.

He will be in England with Mary by then

 

[bomberbrown]

Warriors 13+
Panther 13+ (hope i am very wrong).
Sharks 13+

 

[weststigers]

He will be in England with Mary by then

Righteo mate. Let's go with your narrative. No one is available. Too much competition. Luai will leave and we will be trotting out reserve graders in first grade at half. There...is that better?

 

[bomberbrown]

Righteo mate. Let's go with your narrative. No one is available. Too much competition. Luai will leave and we will be trotting out reserve graders in first grade at half. There...is that better?

Just remember the phrase "get out clause activated" mate. I hope he stays but he hasn't done SFA since arriving. I'm a die-hard fan but his stats aren't great reading. If Madden is a reserve grader then I guess we are both right

 

[bomberbrown]

Just remember the phrase "get out clause activated" mate. I hope he stays but he hasn't done SFA since arriving. I'm a die-hard fan but his stats aren't great reading. If Madden is a reserve grader then I guess we are both right

Dont forget where that came from. His own father

 

[liltiger]

I have zero confidence atm if Makasini makes a name for himself that he’ll stick around. I’m not going to rush and get attached to him just yet.

Yeah I hear you. I don't blame you GNR.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Just remember the phrase "get out clause activated" mate. I hope he stays but he hasn't done SFA since arriving. I'm a die-hard fan but his stats aren't great reading. If Madden is a reserve grader then I guess we are both right

I don’t put the blame on him for not doing anything. How does a spine consisting of Bula, Luai and Api struggle as much as they have. That’s on the structure’s the coaching staff have in place. Or lack thereof.

 

[weststigerman]

Thankfully, the Tigers have the option to extend Bula on 900k. Moses cannot stop that.

Richo said the same thing about Galvin’s end of 2026 contract on 350k per year.

Guess what. Moses got him out of that contract.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Thankfully, the Tigers have the option to extend Bula on 900k. Moses cannot stop that.

If Bula announces plans to leave, he’ll go early like Galvin. Contracts mean very little.

 

[liltiger]

How good Makasini and Luke Laulilli can become and how quickly they get there is the million dollar question.
Makasini has the physical attributes and speed to become Israel Folau like and if that happens it will be fantastic for us should we keep him. We need to keep in mind and be prepared that If he does reach that level it will quickly elevate his contract value.
I was initially hesitant on the potential of Luke Laulilli due to his lack of height and size, but every time I watch him I get more impressed. He runs the ball fearlessly which is a slight concern due to his concussion issues, but the way he accelerates and generally wins the collision is a sign of a very good player. He is also improving and more confident under the high ball, just not sure if he will be best suited as a winger, fullback or centre at NRL level ?
The good news is it’s likely Luke’s value will not increase significantly so quickly due tj his lack of size, so that hopefully gives us time to continue using him as a fringe NRL player and not have to rush him.

Vicious from what a lot of people who have seen Makasini play are saying he's ready physically and could handle it. Though I'm hoping we give him the time he needs and don't rush him into the first grade squad.

 

[weststigers]

Just remember the phrase "get out clause activated" mate. I hope he stays but he hasn't done SFA since arriving. I'm a die-hard fan but his stats aren't great reading. If Madden is a reserve grader then I guess we are both right

Got it. I'll remember it. Sky is falling in.

 

[weststigers]

If Bula announces plans to leave, he’ll go early like Galvin. Contracts mean very little.

Yeah and we have 900k to replace him. There's so many great fullbacks in the competition.