Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Tom Shines]

God 6 rounds in and he’s backing us to go all the way? Really, you’d think a bloke that actually played the game would know better than to make a call like that.

Andrew John’s was one heck of a footy player …but I find him so annoying as a media commentator…talks a lot of rubbish

 

[Ermo]

rumours only please dont get carried away
- parra have reached out around luke l or starford toa for the rest of the season
- i am still certain bula is staying, but club has reached out to a dual code manager to gauge interest in

😂😂😂

i have been watching
not alot coming out of the club

few true and a few rumours, so ill let you all make up your mind

- club looking at every available option for fullback benji met with clinton shifschoske (bombed that) last week
- parramatta have reached out around a loan for jeral, we are looking to extend , but parra also keen
- club will make a play at loko
- joey manu would be open to playing under benji

What do you mean by ‘bombed that’?

 

[Fish88]

What do you mean by ‘bombed that’?

Im guessing spelling of the name

 

[JB9918]

Clearly leaked

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Shane Flanno 69... It's a gee up

 

[426Tlgerland]

I don’t get the Bunty situation , great player , done very well pre season and I think would be a gun on the bench , replace Seyfarth , he defends well and can hit the line well , just not sure why he is not in the top grade ,

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Manu would be unbelievable at fullback

 

[jadtiger]

Just what we dont need .. !!!

Andrew Johns courageously tips Sydney club as premiership contenders:

NRL Immortal Andrew Johns has made a bold claim that the Wests Tigers can go all the way this year following an outstanding start to their 2026 campaign. NRL Immortal Andrew Johns has made a bold claim that the Wests Tigers can go all the way this year following an outstanding start to their 2026 campaign.

The joint venture is sitting in second place on the NRL ladder, with four wins out of five games, with one loss to their credentials. Benji Marshall has his side humming as they made light work of the equally impressive Newcastle Knights last week.

Jarome Luai will return to the halves alongside Adam Doueihi, who is in career-best form after finding his position as the chief playmaker of the Tigers' side. It will see the electric Jock Madden revert to the bench, giving Marshall plenty of good selection headaches after seeing Madden hit elite form in the last three weeks.

Although it's the way they have gone about business on the paddock that has Johns and former rugby league legend Brad Fittler raising eyebrows on whether they are genuine contenders for the title.
Johns and Fittler spoke on Wide World of Sports Freddy and the Eighth surrounding where the Tigers' ceiling is currently at, and what great lengths they can get to in 2026.

"They're doing all the effort areas really well, they're working as a team," Fittler said.

"When I was commentating on the weekend, I was just watching, especially when the game got a little bit of fatigue in it ... [they were] coming out of trouble easy, there was no stress.

"Jock Madden was doing a great job with his kicking, they had plenty of strike everywhere, Adam Doueihi was on the left side, over on the right you had Jahream Bula, who just moves so well, and Sunia Turuva.

"... I think across the park they're just playing so much better as a team, and they've got strike, they've got points."

Johns, the eighth Immortal, has commended their ability to have a fearless attitude and credited coach Benji Marshall for having the side absolutely firing on all cylinders to start the year.

When host Danika Mason asked whether the Tigers will feature in the business end of the year, Johns declared they can still go up another gear.

Yes," Johns said on the program.

"I thought Freddy said a good thing then; they're playing without fear, they're playing with freedom, and that's the way Benji Marshall played and obviously that's the way he's coaching.

"They're backing themselves, they're playing with great movement of the ball and high energy, but they're playing without fear of making an error, and when it sticks, they're hard to beat."

The Tigers are building to something special, with sell-out crowds at Campbelltown, the fans are finally being rewarded for years of poor results.

In years gone by, the faithful have always shown up regardless, and are set to do so when they host the Brisbane Broncos this Saturday in what will be a blockbuster clash in Campbelltown.

Grrrrrrr ..

Great player but a very ordinary judge,i hope Benji and our blokes take no notice of this.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Loan deal ? Meaning this year only ?

I would be telling Parramatta to sod off so quickly it would make your head spin .., they pick up players mid contract from us and nothing in return … give them nothing !!!

They can take on Toa’s remaining contract though if they are desperate

remember when we wanted Stefano midway through prior to him signing with us, Parramatta played him for 5 minutes one game giving him a debut and told us to get stuffed they were not releasing him early.

If they take Starford Toa contract in full, great good result for us.
As for Skelton agree at the price keep him as depth.

 

[Jason83]

remember when we wanted Stefano midway through prior to him signing with us, Parramatta played him for 5 minutes one game giving him a debut and told us to get stuffed they were not releasing him early.

If they take Starford Toa contract in full, great good result for us.
As for Skelton agree at the price keep him as depth.

100% don’t do the eels any favours.

 

[wstigers11]

I don’t get the Bunty situation , great player , done very well pre season and I think would be a gun on the bench , replace Seyfarth , he defends well and can hit the line well , just not sure why he is not in the top grade ,

Seyfarth covers edge & middle just in case

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Seyfarth covers edge & middle just in case

seyfarth is a great bench player, more versatile than Bunty.
Bunty time will come with inevitable injuries

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

No. Absolutely re-sign as a depth player. There are two more teams coming into the comp in the next two years, which means 60 more NRL player roles. For example we have Will Craig, Saukuru and Ethan Roberts in our NRL squad who have never played an NRL game and probably never will. Every single club has a player in the top 30 who hasn't played an NRL game. You say 'move him on' but when you do, you have a Will Craig taking his spot.

Any club would be doing very very well to have Skelton in the 18-28 slot in a NRL squad. Some NRL teams would even have him as a Starter.

Bit harsh on Ethan Roberts he's been injured and only played a couple of games, bit early to consider him for the shredder.

 

[user118245]

Seyfarth covers edge & middle just in case

Exactly, we have the skill set Bunty covers in the 19, seyfarth offers a different skill set and services to Bunty hence why he’s got the nod. I’m sure It’s just a matter of time especially if Twal or temu get an origin nod until we get back fence Bunty in tigers colours

 

[happy_tiger]

Just what we dont need .. !!!

Andrew Johns courageously tips Sydney club as premiership contenders:

NRL Immortal Andrew Johns has made a bold claim that the Wests Tigers can go all the way this year following an outstanding start to their 2026 campaign. NRL Immortal Andrew Johns has made a bold claim that the Wests Tigers can go all the way this year following an outstanding start to their 2026 campaign.

The joint venture is sitting in second place on the NRL ladder, with four wins out of five games, with one loss to their credentials. Benji Marshall has his side humming as they made light work of the equally impressive Newcastle Knights last week.

Jarome Luai will return to the halves alongside Adam Doueihi, who is in career-best form after finding his position as the chief playmaker of the Tigers' side. It will see the electric Jock Madden revert to the bench, giving Marshall plenty of good selection headaches after seeing Madden hit elite form in the last three weeks.

Although it's the way they have gone about business on the paddock that has Johns and former rugby league legend Brad Fittler raising eyebrows on whether they are genuine contenders for the title.
Johns and Fittler spoke on Wide World of Sports Freddy and the Eighth surrounding where the Tigers' ceiling is currently at, and what great lengths they can get to in 2026.

"They're doing all the effort areas really well, they're working as a team," Fittler said.

"When I was commentating on the weekend, I was just watching, especially when the game got a little bit of fatigue in it ... [they were] coming out of trouble easy, there was no stress.

"Jock Madden was doing a great job with his kicking, they had plenty of strike everywhere, Adam Doueihi was on the left side, over on the right you had Jahream Bula, who just moves so well, and Sunia Turuva.

"... I think across the park they're just playing so much better as a team, and they've got strike, they've got points."

Johns, the eighth Immortal, has commended their ability to have a fearless attitude and credited coach Benji Marshall for having the side absolutely firing on all cylinders to start the year.

When host Danika Mason asked whether the Tigers will feature in the business end of the year, Johns declared they can still go up another gear.

Yes," Johns said on the program.

"I thought Freddy said a good thing then; they're playing without fear, they're playing with freedom, and that's the way Benji Marshall played and obviously that's the way he's coaching.

"They're backing themselves, they're playing with great movement of the ball and high energy, but they're playing without fear of making an error, and when it sticks, they're hard to beat."

The Tigers are building to something special, with sell-out crowds at Campbelltown, the fans are finally being rewarded for years of poor results.

In years gone by, the faithful have always shown up regardless, and are set to do so when they host the Brisbane Broncos this Saturday in what will be a blockbuster clash in Campbelltown.

Grrrrrrr ..

I don't want to sound critical but we've won 4 games .......still need to back up these games against the stronger clubs we face in the next month

 

[Speed2burn]

I don't want to sound critical but we've won 4 games .......still need to back up these games against the stronger clubs we face in the next month

Apparently we didn’t score more than 40 points once last year

We’ve done it twice in 5 games so far this year, yes early days but that’s huge improvement

 

[supercoach]

Just what we dont need .. !!!

Andrew Johns courageously tips Sydney club as premiership contenders:

NRL Immortal Andrew Johns has made a bold claim that the Wests Tigers can go all the way this year following an outstanding start to their 2026 campaign. NRL Immortal Andrew Johns has made a bold claim that the Wests Tigers can go all the way this year following an outstanding start to their 2026 campaign.

The joint venture is sitting in second place on the NRL ladder, with four wins out of five games, with one loss to their credentials. Benji Marshall has his side humming as they made light work of the equally impressive Newcastle Knights last week.

Jarome Luai will return to the halves alongside Adam Doueihi, who is in career-best form after finding his position as the chief playmaker of the Tigers' side. It will see the electric Jock Madden revert to the bench, giving Marshall plenty of good selection headaches after seeing Madden hit elite form in the last three weeks.

Although it's the way they have gone about business on the paddock that has Johns and former rugby league legend Brad Fittler raising eyebrows on whether they are genuine contenders for the title.
Johns and Fittler spoke on Wide World of Sports Freddy and the Eighth surrounding where the Tigers' ceiling is currently at, and what great lengths they can get to in 2026.

"They're doing all the effort areas really well, they're working as a team," Fittler said.

"When I was commentating on the weekend, I was just watching, especially when the game got a little bit of fatigue in it ... [they were] coming out of trouble easy, there was no stress.

"Jock Madden was doing a great job with his kicking, they had plenty of strike everywhere, Adam Doueihi was on the left side, over on the right you had Jahream Bula, who just moves so well, and Sunia Turuva.

"... I think across the park they're just playing so much better as a team, and they've got strike, they've got points."

Johns, the eighth Immortal, has commended their ability to have a fearless attitude and credited coach Benji Marshall for having the side absolutely firing on all cylinders to start the year.

When host Danika Mason asked whether the Tigers will feature in the business end of the year, Johns declared they can still go up another gear.

Yes," Johns said on the program.

"I thought Freddy said a good thing then; they're playing without fear, they're playing with freedom, and that's the way Benji Marshall played and obviously that's the way he's coaching.

"They're backing themselves, they're playing with great movement of the ball and high energy, but they're playing without fear of making an error, and when it sticks, they're hard to beat."

The Tigers are building to something special, with sell-out crowds at Campbelltown, the fans are finally being rewarded for years of poor results.

In years gone by, the faithful have always shown up regardless, and are set to do so when they host the Brisbane Broncos this Saturday in what will be a blockbuster clash in Campbelltown.

Grrrrrrr ..

I get worried when we get this sort of press early in the season. Our fitness levels have been way better than our competitors but they will catch up quickly now. The old story the Melbourne cup is not won in June. I think top eight is looking a massive chance anything above that, well I will be getting excited the other side of SOO if we are still around the top of the comp

 

[jadtiger]

Apparently we didn’t score more than 40 points once last year

We’ve done it twice in 5 games so far this year, yes early days but that’s huge improvement

If we make the top 8 or not will come down to our defence each week and not our attack imho,18 or below will give us a win most weeks.

 

[Buttface]

I don't want to sound critical but we've won 4 games .......still need to back up these games against the stronger clubs we face in the next month

I couldn’t finish that fairy floss either.

 

[Odessa]

I get worried when we get this sort of press early in the season. Our fitness levels have been way better than our competitors but they will catch up quickly now. The old story the Melbourne cup is not won in June. I think top eight is looking a massive chance anything above that, well I will be getting excited the other side of SOO if we are still around the top of the comp

The top 8 this year the only team that can not make it is the Dragons

At this stage it's very open all hail the injury God's please bless Us

 

[Betterdays22]

Andrew John’s was one heck of a footy player …but I find him so annoying as a media commentator…talks a lot of rubbish

If I was a punter I would also put money on the opposite of whatever he says. Its astounding how often he gets it wrong