Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[TillLindemann]

I dont know how i feel about the momo grant swap was looking forward to momo playing for us this year he was looking promising plus relying on mbye to kick might not be a good idea, would happily trade jennings instead

I agree I was looking forward to seeing Momo. But to be fair, a loan has to work for both clubs, why would Melbourne release a gun hooker for Jennings?

 

[CCTW]

Doueihi and his family wanted the Tigers for a few reasons, but mainly as they see it as the clearest path to a long term position at fullback/five-eight. They were never filthy at the club, that was agent work to get Tigers to front up the money for the entirety of 2021 as it became clear Souths would not.

Souths agreed to subsides some of the 2020 contract. Due to the Roosters involvement, it now also seems Souths are willing to front up some of his salary 2021. They were not willing to front any money for 2020 or 2021 for the Roosters, which meant Tigers could offer a better deal. Tigers also offered a 4 year deal, Roosters a 3 year deal.

 

[Coastie_Tiger]

If Doueihi is confirmed Madge is slowly but surely righting the Cleary wrongs, i wasnt so optimistic about this season but now i see us as a far better unit than last. Just a few more clangers to get rid of McQueen, Packer, JR & Mbye imagine how strong we could be with their collective salaries to go shopping with.

 

[2041]

I dont know how i feel about the momo grant swap was looking forward to momo playing for us this year he was looking promising plus relying on mbye to kick might not be a good idea, would happily trade jennings instead

I agree I was looking forward to seeing Momo. But to be fair, a loan has to work for both clubs, why would Melbourne release a gun hooker for Jennings?

I've seen quite a few people saying things like "why don't we send Mbye". Because Melbourne don't want him. Next.

 

[CCTW]

FYI - The figures floated around by Hooper are completely incorrect.

 

[Tiger5150]

Seriously if we close out Doueihi that will mean that the club has signed Musgrove, LL, Joey Leilua, Doueihi, organised the Grant/Momo swap to solve our short term problem at 9, resigned our best young'uns, signed Stefano.

Can we please put to bed the "no one will come to us", "Our club isnt doing anything"....deathriding of the club? Seriously. I actually think it is hilarious that whilst a large group of fans are here deathriding the club with reports of falling sky, the club has been working hard and well behind the scenes to make these things happen.

I REALLY wanted LM to come but I think it may be a blessing we missed him, I think that what has happened is a better result.

 

[Coastie_Tiger]

@CCTW you seem to have your ear to the ground around Concord?

 

[Tigers_Tigers]

Im just saying i would rather jennings be swaped instead of momo

 

[Tiger5150]

So is this what it feels like when the club actually lands players in demand elsewhere that aren't over 30, perpetually injured or in general decline?

At a good price.

 

[Aesopian]

Slightly off topic... one of my golfing mates is a huge dragons supporter and pretty influential within their supporter base. He told me this morning that huge questions are being asked regarding recruitment and club direction. And all of this is because of how active and aggressive the tigers have been lately.

The loan deal with melbourne was a big talking point and a few members were asking why are we
not exploring options like the Tigers currently are!!
HAHAHAHAH LOL Music to my ears

"Why can't we be more innovative like the Tigers" said nobody ever except suffering Saints fans.

The next stage is us being accused of 'salary cap cheating'... then we'll know we've truly hit peak dynasty

 

[earl]

If Doueihi is confirmed Madge is slowly but surely righting the Cleary wrongs, i wasnt so optimistic about this season but now i see us as a far better unit than last. Just a few more clangers to get rid of McQueen, Packer, JR & Mbye imagine how strong we could be with their collective salaries to go shopping with.

I thought we were looking pretty poor for this season. Now we are in with a chance. To add to that those terrible signings that Cleary made are going to expire over the next couple of seasons.

 

[twentyforty]

If Doueihi is confirmed Madge is slowly but surely righting the Cleary wrongs, i wasnt so optimistic about this season but now i see us as a far better unit than last. Just a few more clangers to get rid of McQueen, Packer, JR & Mbye imagine how strong we could be with their collective salaries to go shopping with.

You’re talking big bucks there buddy!
That’s $2.9m. Whoa?! Now that’s what I call a war chest.

 

[tiger05premier]

Im just saying i would rather jennings be swaped instead of momo

We probably tried that

 

[happy_tiger]

Slightly off topic... one of my golfing mates is a huge dragons supporter and pretty influential within their supporter base. He told me this morning that huge questions are being asked regarding recruitment and club direction. And all of this is because of how active and aggressive the tigers have been lately.

The loan deal with melbourne was a big talking point and a few members were asking why are we
not exploring options like the Tigers currently are!!
HAHAHAHAH LOL Music to my ears

I'm guessing it would still need to be ratified by the NRL and that could be the sticking point

 

[Tweed_Tiger]

Only chance we have of storm trading Jennings for a young gun hooker would be if Ivan or Taylor were coaching down there.

 

[Bee-Em]

If Doueihi is confirmed Madge is slowly but surely righting the Cleary wrongs, i wasnt so optimistic about this season but now i see us as a far better unit than last. Just a few more clangers to get rid of McQueen, Packer, JR & Mbye imagine how strong we could be with their collective salaries to go shopping with.

You never know, Mbye might shine with a decent coach and quality players around him.

 

[Roar_Power]

If Doueihi is confirmed Madge is slowly but surely righting the Cleary wrongs, i wasnt so optimistic about this season but now i see us as a far better unit than last. Just a few more clangers to get rid of McQueen, Packer, JR & Mbye imagine how strong we could be with their collective salaries to go shopping with.

So when do we get rid of these guys?

2021 - McQueen $400k
2022 - Packer and Reynolds $1.3 - $1.5m
2023 - Mbye $850k

Figures may be a little out but you could buy some quality with those numbers....

 

[HabboTiger]

If Doueihi is confirmed Madge is slowly but surely righting the Cleary wrongs, i wasnt so optimistic about this season but now i see us as a far better unit than last. Just a few more clangers to get rid of McQueen, Packer, JR & Mbye imagine how strong we could be with their collective salaries to go shopping with.

You never know, Mbye might shine with a decent coach and quality players around him.

Yeah, here.. this year

 

[happy_tiger]

Douehi to tigers on a 4 year deal appparnetly

what's changed since yesterday when you said your rorters source told you Doueihi was a done deal there?

I’m not in the douehi camp. So I don’t know what flipped him. All I know is he had a meeting with roosters seemed keen to sign there then lastnight/this morning chose tigers. Maybe he had a chat to robbie and twal who knows. But looks like he will be announced today or tomorrow

I understand things can change quickly Woke ...but it seems to happen to every deal you mention

Even some of my sources get things right .....ok the Dylan Napa deal last season went pear shaped

So what's your point?

He's linked to many clubs and gets a lot wrong , but I understand where he is coming from

Sometimes you gotta bite your tongue until it's done

My golden rule is until I've heard it from 3 separate sources I don't put it in writing and don't claim it is said and done

The only thing I heard with any certainty which I mentioned was Arrow not getting released in 2020

 

[Curly_Tiger]


My estimation of where we sit post the Douehi signing with one spot left and $350k space