Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[JC99]

More young guys can’t be a bad thing they’ll only get better. Don’t cost much either, any word on how long the deal is?

3.5 years

Excellent. Didn’t want another guy coming off contract in 2021. Hope he does well for us and good to see we have finally replaced Cory, it says we signed him a month ago so they’ve been working on it obviously

Would of been announced after August 3rd but trying to get him in for the year.

So we can probably expect an announcement on the weekend or early next week. Good stuff

 

[bptiger]

Blore in for McQueen my source tells me

 

[hammertime]

Blore in for McQueen my source tells me

That would be the most logical swap

 

[AdelaideTiger]

Aside from his obsession with other people's eyes, Hudson Young from Canberra would be a good signing, tough and a strong defender seems to fit Madge's style and would maybe be seeing what is out there after CHN has gone to the raiders.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Asu what a great replacement for Nofo 😉

 

[JC99]

Blore in for McQueen my source tells me

Against a big eels pack that would make sense

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

if they dont have Brown and Sivo i am agetting more confident boys

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Madge will have our forwards running through brick walls tonight
Packer for Man Of Match

 

[tiger05premier]

More young guys can’t be a bad thing they’ll only get better. Don’t cost much either, any word on how long the deal is?

3.5 years

Excellent. Didn’t want another guy coming off contract in 2021. Hope he does well for us and good to see we have finally replaced Cory, it says we signed him a month ago so they’ve been working on it obviously

Would of been announced after August 3rd but trying to get him in for the year.

One of the 3 you were talking about?

 

[ElleryHanley]

20yo winger/fullback, good speed and a tallish frame, not a bad passing game, would think that centre suits best once he matures

Anyone got his size and weight?

All the NRL, Rorters etc etc sites have nothing listed except a photo.

 

[AdelaideTiger]

20yo winger/fullback, good speed and a tallish frame, not a bad passing game, would think that centre suits best once he matures

Anyone got his size and weight?

All the NRL, Rorters etc etc sites have nothing listed except a photo.

Nothing really comes up, he's not a small boy though, over 6 foot and would be pushing a buck if not over. He looks a similar size and shape to Talau tbh.

 

[JD Tiger]

Asu Kepaoa from Roosters has signed effective now.

Nice one - from DT

"The path to securing Sonny Bill Williams for the Roosters has been made a little easier with the Tigers snapping up young outside back Asu Kepaoa immediately."

That'd be Roosters alright, let go of a guy at development player level and replace with a Dual International who usually commands a million dollars plus per year.

Anyway, word was (from NBWT on Twitter I think I read it) we were going to sign him from next year anyway, but got him early thanks to the Roosters moving their deck chairs around.

 

[JC99]

Asu Kepaoa from Roosters has signed effective now.

Nice one - from DT

"The path to securing Sonny Bill Williams for the Roosters has been made a little easier with the Tigers snapping up young outside back Asu Kepaoa immediately."

That'd be Roosters alright, let go of a guy at development player level and replace with a Dual International who usually commands a million dollars plus per year.

Anyway, word was (from NBWT on Twitter I think I read it) we were going to sign him from next year anyway, but got him early thanks to the Roosters moving their deck chairs around.

SBW isn’t NRL level happy to sign a young guy with potential and let them have him for half a season

 

[hsvjones]

Asu Kepaoa from Roosters has signed effective now.

Is he going to be in the top 30 and if so does that leave us any more spots or is that it now ?

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Nice signing. He looks like a strong player and centre with speed. Does anyone have background info? Is he a former rugby player and if so NZer?

 

[WT2K]

Nice signing. He looks like a strong player and centre with speed. Does anyone have background info? Is he a former rugby player and if so NZer?

Came from Sacred Heart College in Auckland before joining Roosters SG Ball. Played Junior Kiwis in 2019.

Edit - mentioned on Samoa RL Facebook page.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Good signing
in relation to SBW the roosters in the only team where he can come off the bench do a cameo role and have the support around him to nurse him through. He will kill it 8n short bursts

 

[Tigerlily]

Asu Kepaoa from Roosters has signed effective now.

Nice one - from DT

"The path to securing Sonny Bill Williams for the Roosters has been made a little easier with the Tigers snapping up young outside back Asu Kepaoa immediately."

That'd be Roosters alright, let go of a guy at development player level and replace with a Dual International who usually commands a million dollars plus per year.

Anyway, word was (from NBWT on Twitter I think I read it) we were going to sign him from next year anyway, but got him early thanks to the Roosters moving their deck chairs around.

From what I’ve read WT supposedly asked the chooks for Asu to be released earlier and we were knocked back...Now that the shoes on the other foot their like here his yours...Why the hell should we do them any favours to help them out to get SBW?

 

[happy_tiger]

Asu Kepaoa from Roosters has signed effective now.

Nice one - from DT

"The path to securing Sonny Bill Williams for the Roosters has been made a little easier with the Tigers snapping up young outside back Asu Kepaoa immediately."

That'd be Roosters alright, let go of a guy at development player level and replace with a Dual International who usually commands a million dollars plus per year.

Anyway, word was (from NBWT on Twitter I think I read it) we were going to sign him from next year anyway, but got him early thanks to the Roosters moving their deck chairs around.

From what I’ve read WT supposedly asked the chooks for Asu to be released earlier and we were knocked back...Now that the shoes on the other foot their like here his yours...Why the hell should we do them any favours to help them out to get SBW?

Yep we will Manu or a Morris bros thank you very much Nick

 

[Tcat]

Asu Kepaoa from Roosters has signed effective now.

Nice one - from DT

"The path to securing Sonny Bill Williams for the Roosters has been made a little easier with the Tigers snapping up young outside back Asu Kepaoa immediately."

That'd be Roosters alright, let go of a guy at development player level and replace with a Dual International who usually commands a million dollars plus per year.

Anyway, word was (from NBWT on Twitter I think I read it) we were going to sign him from next year anyway, but got him early thanks to the Roosters moving their deck chairs around.

From what I’ve read WT supposedly asked the chooks for Asu to be released earlier and we were knocked back...Now that the shoes on the other foot their like here his yours...Why the hell should we do them any favours to help them out to get SBW?

They'll sign SBW regardless. At least we get something out of their dodgy deals.