Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[2041]

Sorry I think I misinterpreted the initial post. What I will say is that Latu has played more at half than AD for a fraction of the impact.

Listen I like Latu (although I don’t think he’s a game managing half) but all I care about now is winning games. That dogs game felt so good and I want more.

At the moment AD at half gives us the best chance at winning games, I don’t see how there’s any argument against that.

The argument is:
- While Doueihi had a career game last week he has a track record going back to his time at Souths of being a mediocre half most of the time. The likelihood that the 'real' Adam Doueihi is what we saw last week versus the rest of his career in the halves is pretty tiny.
- While it's great to win games the reality is we're a vanishingly small chance of making finals this year, and even if by some miracle we did we're an even smaller chance of going anywhere in finals. On that basis, we are much, much better off using all the games available to give the player who might be our long-term halfback first grade experience in the role.

 

[weststigers]

Sorry I think I misinterpreted the initial post. What I will say is that Latu has played more at half than AD for a fraction of the impact.

Listen I like Latu (although I don’t think he’s a game managing half) but all I care about now is winning games. That dogs game felt so good and I want more.

At the moment AD at half gives us the best chance at winning games, I don’t see how there’s any argument against that.

I'm not against Adam at half. What I push back against is that his performance wasn't because he made great halfback plays. One was a dropped ball. One was a run from dummy half. One was a hitup where he offloaded.

He didn't create anything out of shape or structure, so while I'm excited about his performance, it was not a halfback clinic he put on against the Dogs.

I don't think we lose anything by having him as a lock, but in that particular game where the weather meant more traffic through the middle, the bigger body at half and the extra forward on at lock made sense in the conditions.

We will see what happens against Manly I guess.

I do also think it's not correct that Adam hasn't had a chance in the halves...this season he's had limited time there, but he's been with us a long time and has had multiple chances overbthe years, but has been moved each time because he cannot maintain any consistency there.

We can put it down to the injuries or whatever excuses, but Latu has also had injuries and we don't seem to make the same excuses for him.

 

[tigahhh]

are we looking at mooney???????

 

[HUNT 101]

Two down, one to go…hopefully 🙏🏼

Yep It's gunna be a trifecta 👊

 

[Tigers_Wests]

are we looking at mooney???????

Been no reports on it. But that is also the way Richo tends to operate when signing a player. Then you hear about it in the media, and within 24 hours, it is formally announced by the club.

 

[tigahhh]

Been no reports on it. But that is also the way Richo tends to operate when signing a player. Then you hear about it in the media, and within 24 hours, it is formally announced by the club.

apparently he’s asking for $400k. Not a lot when you consider his potential

 

[TurnStyle]

People will scratch their heads over this but here goes .
I really think latu will be a much better player as a ball playing lock , having watch him in his limited games he drifts in and out , as a play maker at 1/2 u got to be talking and organising the team , he is way of that .
He is a great defender, hits hard down low , when he sees a hole he has great pace to go throw it , just my thoughts , also we didn’t buy the Andrew’s kid for nothing

Wholeheartedly agree. 😊

 

[Betterdays22]

People will scratch their heads over this but here goes .
I really think latu will be a much better player as a ball playing lock , having watch him in his limited games he drifts in and out , as a play maker at 1/2 u got to be talking and organising the team , he is way of that .
He is a great defender, hits hard down low , when he sees a hole he has great pace to go throw it , just my thoughts , also we didn’t buy the Andrew’s kid for nothing

How would Latu go having to make 40+ tackles a game?

 

[Tigers_Wests]

apparently he’s asking for $400k. Not a lot when you consider his potential

Yeah I rate him and would love to see him come across to Tigers. I feel like Richo has done a good job identifying the types of players needed to strengthen our overall roster.

The latest signings of Madden, Andrews, Geyer and hopefully Roberts have been the right target areas in my opinion.

I have faith and back Richo and Benji to make the right calls here...whether that be with Mooney or if there are other players and plans going on in the background.

 

[tigahhh]

Yeah I rate him and would love to see him come across to Tigers. I feel like Richo has done a good job identifying the types of players needed to strengthen our overall roster.

The latest signings of Madden, Andrews, Geyer and hopefully Roberts have been the right target areas in my opinion.

I have faith and back Richo and Benji to make the right calls here...whether that be with Mooney or if there are other players and plans going on in the background.

completely agree!

 

[Odessa]

Yeah I rate him and would love to see him come across to Tigers. I feel like Richo has done a good job identifying the types of players needed to strengthen our overall roster.

The latest signings of Madden, Andrews, Geyer and hopefully Roberts have been the right target areas in my opinion.

I have faith and back Richo and Benji to make the right calls here...whether that be with Mooney or if there are other players and plans going on in the background.

Richo is a footy head and been around the block he knows what we need

 

[supercoach]

Mooney has been linked to the Knights. They are loosing two key forwards so it makes sense. Also lifestyle adjustment from Canberra to Newcastle is an easy change to make. Although I would be looking at a club with a brighter short term future than the Knights if I was Mooney

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Mooney has been linked to the Knights. They are loosing two key forwards so it makes sense. Also lifestyle adjustment from Canberra to Newcastle is an easy change to make. Although I would be looking at a club with a brighter short term future than the Knights if I was Mooney

Knights seems like a likely destination with all their losses.

 

[Wiz]

I love playing the Bye, they are easy beats! Guaranteed 2 comp points every time 😁

To be fair, we have only just gotten over the line against the bye the last couple of years.

 

[weststigers]

are we looking at mooney???????

Just looking...no touching

 

[weststigers]

Yeah I rate him and would love to see him come across to Tigers. I feel like Richo has done a good job identifying the types of players needed to strengthen our overall roster.

The latest signings of Madden, Andrews, Geyer and hopefully Roberts have been the right target areas in my opinion.

I have faith and back Richo and Benji to make the right calls here...whether that be with Mooney or if there are other players and plans going on in the background.

Optimistically yes. These guys are good signings. If they don't play well for us, everyone will be screaming. We still need to add a walk up start player to our team. Hopefully over the off season something comes up.

 

[ATown]

The argument is:
- While Doueihi had a career game last week he has a track record going back to his time at Souths of being a mediocre half most of the time. The likelihood that the 'real' Adam Doueihi is what we saw last week versus the rest of his career in the halves is pretty tiny.
- While it's great to win games the reality is we're a vanishingly small chance of making finals this year, and even if by some miracle we did we're an even smaller chance of going anywhere in finals. On that basis, we are much, much better off using all the games available to give the player who might be our long-term halfback first grade experience in the role.

Again all I care about is winning games. The rest of that stuff will work itself out when we start winning more games.

It is completely illogical to move Latu straight back in at halfback because he “might” be our long term halfback. Let’s pick the side each week that gives us the best opportunity to win.

For what it’s worth, based on what I’ve seen, I don’t think AD or Latu should be our long term halfback. AD, Latu and Luai are all 5/8’s. We need a quality, controlling half to guide us around. I said at the time when he was available we should have a massive crack at Fogarty but Manly locked him up pretty quickly.

 

[ATown]

I'm not against Adam at half. What I push back against is that his performance wasn't because he made great halfback plays. One was a dropped ball. One was a run from dummy half. One was a hitup where he offloaded.

He didn't create anything out of shape or structure, so while I'm excited about his performance, it was not a halfback clinic he put on against the Dogs.

I don't think we lose anything by having him as a lock, but in that particular game where the weather meant more traffic through the middle, the bigger body at half and the extra forward on at lock made sense in the conditions.

We will see what happens against Manly I guess.

I do also think it's not correct that Adam hasn't had a chance in the halves...this season he's had limited time there, but he's been with us a long time and has had multiple chances overbthe years, but has been moved each time because he cannot maintain any consistency there.

We can put it down to the injuries or whatever excuses, but Latu has also had injuries and we don't seem to make the same excuses for him.

I agree with that. I see Adam as a ball running 5/8 with a good long kicking game. That’s always been his best position.

I don’t think it’s realistic to expect him to make 30+ tackles, dirty hit ups, ball play, do the general field long kicking and goal kick. There’s literally no one in the comp that does that.

IMO his long kicking game is crucial for us, so at the moment the halves is the spot for him.

 

[Coastie_Tiger]

Before we worry about looking at someone like Mooney or another prop or similar, aren't we a tad shy of roster spots now Geyer, Doueihi ,Roberts , Jock have signed on?

Or are the others KOE signings i havent heard where they plug in as yet top 30 or otherwise, you would assume Bud would be loaned another year but not confirmed.

 

[Spartan117]

A strong club needs to have a strong A and B squad.

Experience, youth and competition for the First Grade team.

Rich called this out in his first interviews upon joining our club.

Good progress