Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[balmain boy]

I think Cameron is a bit under the radar tbh. He made his NSW cup debut earlier in the year and was in very good form in Flegg. I think if he was healthy he'd be the Flegg fullback right now over Logan Brookes but it's all retrospect. I like them both obviously.

Seriously? Brookes has a million times the potential of Kanaan. So much X factor and game breaking ability. Kanaan just didn't have the pace or ability to break open a game. A solid player,like Naicori, but anything that screams ability to play at a higher level. Brookes has a lot in common with a young Papenhuyzen

 

[poopy_diaper]

Seriously? Brookes has a million times the potential of Kanaan. So much X factor and game breaking ability. Kanaan just didn't have the pace or ability to break open a game. A solid player,like Naicori, but anything that screams ability to play at a higher level. Brookes has a lot in common with a young Papenhuyzen

I didn't say I think he has higher potential than Brookes. I said I think he'd be the Flegg fullback. Part of the reason Brookes is the Flegg fullback is because Cameron got hurt. He was playing very well and I don't think they'd have fast tracked Logan to Flegg in the form he was in.

You're talking to someone who made a highlight reel of Logan titled "The Prototype" and called him the best junior we have. Cameron is older than him and wasn't droppable on form.

 

[balmain boy]

That’s tough to say, are we talking about the same Kanan from the games he played this year ? Could you show us the stats in all games he was involved in, id love to see the mould of a backup he fits.

The kid who played 3-4 matches for flegg and we got smashed by like 40 in each of them from memory?
The backs who started the season just weren't good enough. Craig, Piccirilli, Kanaan, Conti, Hammond etc, just not up to flegg level

 

[weststigers]

The kid who played 3-4 matches for flegg and we got smashed by like 40 in each of them from memory?
The backs who started the season just weren't good enough. Craig, Piccirilli, Kanaan, Conti, Hammond etc, just not up to flegg level

Sounds grim

 

[balmain boy]

Sounds grim

We were pretty average to start the year in flegg, then Sultana came in, shook up the roster and tactics and we've been winning ever since.
Kanaan may develop into a decent winger one day, he's just a solid but unspectacular player

 

[pawsandclaws1]

I didn't say I think he has higher potential than Brookes. I said I think he'd be the Flegg fullback. Part of the reason Brookes is the Flegg fullback is because Cameron got hurt. He was playing very well and I don't think they'd have fast tracked Logan to Flegg in the form he was in.

You're talking to someone who made a highlight reel of Logan titled "The Prototype" and called him the best junior we have. Cameron is older than him and wasn't droppable on form.

Thanks for information. Cameron was playing very well and the big turnaround in the side occurred with the appointment of a new coach.

 

[poopy_diaper]

The kid who played 3-4 matches for flegg and we got smashed by like 40 in each of them from memory?
The backs who started the season just weren't good enough. Craig, Piccirilli, Kanaan, Conti, Hammond etc, just not up to flegg level

Kanaan was probably MOM nearly every time he played in that beaten side. Just cuz the side got lapped doesn't mean they were all terrible. There's a reason he got a NSW cup debut this year.

 

[hank37w]

Most Issac Moses coaches aren’t travelling to well at the moment

Newcastle's Adam O'Brien, St George Illawarra's Shane Flanagan, Manly's Anthony Seibold, New Zealand's Andrew Webster and North Queensland's Todd Payten – on his books

I suppose you could put that down to shit management. 🤣

 

[Tito Santana]

He really is that ex girlfriend people can’t let go of, despite claiming they are better off.

Pretty sure we’re better off mate

 

[weststigers]

Pretty sure we’re better off mate

There was always the question about whether it was us holding him back or whether that was the best Luke could be...I think people are happy it's not us that's the problem and that narrative seems to have disappeared.

 

[tigahhh]

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[weststigers]

Recency bias? Wests won the wooden spoon without him in 2024.

He played well behind a pack with Paseka, Croker, Jake T, Haumole, Brown, Aloiai. With all of them out, he now has what he had at Wests for years.

Anyway, why am I contributing to this? He's not a Wests Tiger anymore.

No recency bias...but nice university protestor buzz word.

He didn't set the world alight in 2024. Just did the same things he did with us. He wasn't a standout by NRL standards and that was the knock on us...a kid who was "the next Andrew Johns" wasn't "unlocked" at our club and DCE would allow that to happen. He was just ok. He was always just ok with us too, but never a guy that could change a game with his brilliance.

 

[Tigerwould]

Amen! He hits the line with punch, and it takes 3-4 guys to bring him down which means at least one of them needs to sprint back to the line, become the A-defender who needs to set the line speed for the next tackle. If he finds his front, he creates qptb for the next tackle. In other words, he makes opposition middles work, which leads to fatigue, and opportunities around the ruck.

And having him on for 10-12mins either side of the half means Benji's explicit instructions are to keep working hard in defence for that period. No need to think of the long-game and conserve energy. Rip in, do your job softening up the interchange oppo mids, and then get-off.

Royce Hunt was good against Manly. 81 running metres in 20 mins. Some forwards don't make 80metres in 80 mins.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

I missed the bit he stood in front of a camera and anointed himself the next Andrew Johns. And the person, or people who may have mentioned him in the same breath also have an arsehole, just you like you and me.

Always find it puzzling that the fact he was labeled the next Andrew Johns was his fault.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Wests Tigers Pathways players earn new and upgraded deals

The Wests Tigers continue to strengthen their depth across the men’s Pathways, with the futures of a trio of highly talented youngsters secured for 2026 and beyond.

www.weststigers.com.au

Great news!

 

[1eyedmel]

I think we should keep Hunt and go after Griffin Neme come November. I also wouldn't mind seeing if we could get Hamlin Uele from the sharks for next year.

 

[Tiger Stripes]

Kanaan was probably MOM nearly every time he played in that beaten side. Just cuz the side got lapped doesn't mean they were all terrible. There's a reason he got a NSW cup debut this year.

The REASON he got a run there.
The NSW Cup side is so desperate for a fullback, they play Mason there.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Not only good retention but not on outlandish deals.

Tavana locked in for next season and will have the opportunity to cement a spot in NSW Cup and hopefully take his game to another level to warrant an elevated deal for 2027.

Havea Jr is arguably our best Harold Matts talent and was already locked in but will now progress to a Development contract in 2027. So it gives him next season to continue to develop in SG Ball and aim for Flegg.

Blake Van Drie is an undersized middle, who plays well above his weight, but brings great effort, leg speed & line speed. He's the type that sets standards and will have time to continue to physically develop and get stronger before moving onto a T&T for 2027.

Good work Wests Tigers! In years gone by, they'd all probably be development deals with guaranteed top 30 after that lol

 

[tigahhh]

Not only good retention but not on outlandish deals.

Tavana locked in for next season and will have the opportunity to cement a spot in NSW Cup and hopefully take his game to another level to warrant an elevated deal for 2027.

Havea Jr is arguably our best Harold Matts talent and was already locked in but will now progress to a Development contract in 2027. So it gives him next season to continue to develop in SG Ball and aim for Flegg.

Blake Van Drie is an undersized middle, who plays well above his weight, but brings great effort, leg speed & line speed. He's the type that sets standards and will have time to continue to physically develop and get stronger before moving onto a T&T for 2027.

Good work Wests Tigers! In years gone by, they'd all probably be development deals with guaranteed top 30 after that lol

never thought I’d be so happy just for someone to get a t&t!!!!!!
Richo is doing everything we’ve needed for so long.

 

[Demps]

Not only good retention but not on outlandish deals.

Tavana locked in for next season and will have the opportunity to cement a spot in NSW Cup and hopefully take his game to another level to warrant an elevated deal for 2027.

Havea Jr is arguably our best Harold Matts talent and was already locked in but will now progress to a Development contract in 2027. So it gives him next season to continue to develop in SG Ball and aim for Flegg.

Blake Van Drie is an undersized middle, who plays well above his weight, but brings great effort, leg speed & line speed. He's the type that sets standards and will have time to continue to physically develop and get stronger before moving onto a T&T for 2027.

Good work Wests Tigers! In years gone by, they'd all probably be development deals with guaranteed top 30 after that lol

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