Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[izotope]

We desperately need speed. You can't have BJ, Momo, AD, Mbye in the same backline as there is just no long range threat. If it is true we have missed out on JAC 'and' Staines, that means finding legit speed from anywhere in time for 2021 is going to be difficult. 2021 is shaping up to be more of the same, unfortunately.

It was never going to be better than "more of the same" for next year - that is the reality of it.

2022 is a different kettle of fish however.

this is it, if we miss out hopefully we dont make any panic signings.

Best we can hope for 2021 is get some positions nailed down, another year of experience.

Add some class in 2022 and hopefully have a run at the big one in the next few years

 

[JC99]

It’s a massive long shot and I doubt it would ever happen but there’s talk that Josh McGuire might leave cowboys. Would take him any day of the week to play 13 for us still a quality player. Just a hope more than anything lol


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The broncos pack has gone backwards since he left

A no from me, a big grub and the Cowboys pack hasn’t really gone forwards with him in it either.

We could use a grub in our forward pack we need some niggle. He still carries them most weeks his stats are very good too.

Taumololo carries their pack the other bloke only niggles and gets suspended.Wouldnt take him, let him go back to the dead donkeys

His 166 running metres a week and fantastic defence says otherwise. Would EASILY be our best forward. It won’t happen anyway

 

[oldprop]

Seriously, how many props do we need.

We never have enough props.

 

[Newtown]

It’s a massive long shot and I doubt it would ever happen but there’s talk that Josh McGuire might leave cowboys. Would take him any day of the week to play 13 for us still a quality player. Just a hope more than anything lol


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The broncos pack has gone backwards since he left

A no from me, a big grub and the Cowboys pack hasn’t really gone forwards with him in it either.

You don’t win comps being nice guys. We need a grub somewhere in our forwards

However I agree he isn’t the same player he was 3-5 years ago

We have a grub, his name is Reynolds.

 

[JC99]

Sounds like bulldogs were chasing Staines a lot harder than us

 

[earl]

Staines resigning for Penrith is an absolute disaster for the Tigers with JAC still very much in the air.

An absolute disaster hey ? Geez imagine if we actually lose a game or two. The drama on here is so over the top.

It's a long time until next season starts and I'm 100% confident that we will have numerous more disasters ala Staines signing with Penrith up until kicking off the new season.

 

[Celticguy97]

Staines resigning for Penrith is an absolute disaster for the Tigers with JAC still very much in the air.

An absolute disaster hey ? Geez imagine if we actually lose a game or two. The drama on here is so over the top.

It's a long time until next season starts and I'm 100% confident that we will have numerous more disasters ala Staines signing with Penrith up until kicking off the new season.

I think the drama is appropriate considering how badly we finished the year. Missing out on Staines also shows that we’re not a desirable free agent destination. If we sign Addo-Carr then brilliant but nothing is guaranteed at this stage

 

[Geo]

Staines resigning for Penrith is an absolute disaster for the Tigers with JAC still very much in the air.

An absolute disaster hey ? Geez imagine if we actually lose a game or two. The drama on here is so over the top.

It's a long time until next season starts and I'm 100% confident that we will have numerous more disasters ala Staines signing with Penrith up until kicking off the new season.

Damn ..we thought we had him..

So did a lot of Clubs tho..

Funny how it's said he was after stupid money ..yet re-signed with his Club..Does that mean he is taking less that he could have got or if my suspicions are correct only fools believe what player managers spruik through their media lackeys

 

[the_third]

Staines resigning for Penrith is an absolute disaster for the Tigers with JAC still very much in the air.

An absolute disaster hey ? Geez imagine if we actually lose a game or two. The drama on here is so over the top.

It's a long time until next season starts and I'm 100% confident that we will have numerous more disasters ala Staines signing with Penrith up until kicking off the new season.

Damn ..we thought we had him..

So did a lot of Clubs tho..

Funny how it's said he was after stupid money ..yet re-signed with his Club..Does that mean he is taking less that he could have got or if my suspicions are correct only fools believe what player managers spruik through their media lackeys

A fool and his money are soon parted.....

 

[Telltails]

Staines resigning for Penrith is an absolute disaster for the Tigers with JAC still very much in the air.

An absolute disaster hey ? Geez imagine if we actually lose a game or two. The drama on here is so over the top.

It's a long time until next season starts and I'm 100% confident that we will have numerous more disasters ala Staines signing with Penrith up until kicking off the new season.

I think the drama is appropriate considering how badly we finished the year. Missing out on Staines also shows that we’re not a desirable free agent destination. If we sign Addo-Carr then brilliant but nothing is guaranteed at this stage

Can't sign players who don't want to leave their clubs. Clearly Staines is happy where he is and Penrith want to keep him. Not sure if we even made an offer but apparently the Bulldogs did.

 

[Elderslie_Tiger]

Staines resigning for Penrith is an absolute disaster for the Tigers with JAC still very much in the air.

An absolute disaster hey ? Geez imagine if we actually lose a game or two. The drama on here is so over the top.

It's a long time until next season starts and I'm 100% confident that we will have numerous more disasters ala Staines signing with Penrith up until kicking off the new season.

I think the drama is appropriate considering how badly we finished the year. Missing out on Staines also shows that we’re not a desirable free agent destination. If we sign Addo-Carr then brilliant but nothing is guaranteed at this stage

Can't sign players who don't want to leave their clubs. Clearly Staines is happy where he is and Penrith want to keep him. Not sure if we even made an offer but apparently the Bulldogs did.

Its interesting that there is no mention of money just that he extended for 3 years

 

[Don Kershane]

Staines resigning for Penrith is an absolute disaster for the Tigers with JAC still very much in the air.

An absolute disaster hey ? Geez imagine if we actually lose a game or two. The drama on here is so over the top.

It's a long time until next season starts and I'm 100% confident that we will have numerous more disasters ala Staines signing with Penrith up until kicking off the new season.

I think the drama is appropriate considering how badly we finished the year. Missing out on Staines also shows that we’re not a desirable free agent destination. If we sign Addo-Carr then brilliant but nothing is guaranteed at this stage

Can't sign players who don't want to leave their clubs. Clearly Staines is happy where he is and Penrith want to keep him. Not sure if we even made an offer but apparently the Bulldogs did.

Its interesting that there is no mention of money just that he extended for 3 years

250 a season according to SMH

 

[JC99]

Staines resigning for Penrith is an absolute disaster for the Tigers with JAC still very much in the air.

An absolute disaster hey ? Geez imagine if we actually lose a game or two. The drama on here is so over the top.

It's a long time until next season starts and I'm 100% confident that we will have numerous more disasters ala Staines signing with Penrith up until kicking off the new season.

I think the drama is appropriate considering how badly we finished the year. Missing out on Staines also shows that we’re not a desirable free agent destination. If we sign Addo-Carr then brilliant but nothing is guaranteed at this stage

Can't sign players who don't want to leave their clubs. Clearly Staines is happy where he is and Penrith want to keep him. Not sure if we even made an offer but apparently the Bulldogs did.

No mention of us putting any offers in anywhere. Bulldogs chased him hard according to the papers but you never know what’s really happening behind the scenes.

 

[ATown]

Back on track - From Zero Tackle, 2022 off contract list, I know its not quite accurate

BRONCOS - 9 players off contract
Patrick Carrigan, Herbie Farnworth, Jamayne Isaako, Matthew Lodge, Corey Oates, Joe Ofahengaue, Cory Paix, Tevita Pangai Junior, Jake Turpin


RAIDERS - 8 players off contract
Corey Harawira-Naera, Josh Hodgson, Corey Horsburgh, Ryan James, Tom Starling, Ryan Sutton, Elliott Whitehead, George Williams


BULLDOGS - 4 players off contract
Raymond Faitala-Mariner, Joe Stimson, Brandon Wakeham, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak

SHARKS - 9 players off contract
Blayke Brailey, Andrew Fifita, Wade Graham, Braden Hamlin-Uele, Royce Hunt, Briton Nikora, Franklin Pele, Jensen Taumoepeau, Jack Williams


TITANS - 11 players off contract
AJ Brimson, Herman Ese'ese, Beau Fermor, Jamal Fogarty, Moeaki Fotuaika, Jaimin Jolliffe, Sam Lisone, Phillip Sami, Treymain Spry, Corey Thompson, Jarrod Wallace


SEA EAGLES - 5 players off contract
Cade Cust, Morgan Harper, Haumole Olakau'atu, Moses Suli, Martin Taupau

STORM - 10 players off contract
Jesse Bromwich, Kenneath Bromwich, Tom Eisenhuth, Harry Grant, Tui Kamikamica, Chris Lewis, Justin Olam, Ryan Papenhuyzen, Junior Ratuvu, Brandon Smith


WARRIORS - 9 players off contract
Wayde Egan, Kane Evans, Chanel Harris-Tavita, Ken Maumalo, Jack Murchie, Kodi Nikorima, Agnatius Paasi, Jamayne Taunoa-Brown, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck

KNIGHTS - 7 players off contract
Bradman Best, Jayden Brailey, Jirah Momoisea, Daniel Saifiti, Jacob Saifiti, Pasami Saulo, Gehamat Shibasaki

COWBOYS - 10 players off contract
Reuben Cotter, Mitchell Dunn, Tom Gilbert, Coen Hess, Peter Hola, Esan Marsters, Josh McGuire, Jordan McLean, Emry Pere, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow

EELS - 8 players off contract
Clinton Gutherson, Michael Jennings, Oregon Kaufusi, Reed Mahoney, Ryan Matterson, Mitchell Moses, Marata Niukore, Junior Paulo

PANTHERS - 8 players off contract
Billy Burns, Dylan Edwards, James Fisher-Harris, Viliame Kikau, Apisai Koroisau, Moses Leota, Lindsay Smith, Dean Whare

RABBITOHS - 4 players off contract
Lachlan Ilias, Alex Johnston, Jaxson Paulo, Cody Walker

DRAGONS - 9 players off contract
Adam Clune, Mat Feagai, Max Feagai, Jackson Ford, Blake Lawrie, Jason Saab, Shaun Sauni-Esau, Tariq Sims, Paul Vaughan

ROOSTERS - 7 players off contract
Nat Butcher, Lindsay Collins, Poasa Faamausili, Joseph Manu, Daniel Suluka-Fifita, Siosiua Taukeiaho, Sam Walker

WESTS TIGERS - 9 players off contract
Luke Garner, Asu Kepaoa, Joseph Leilua, Luciano Leilua, Moses Mbye, Jake Simpkin, Tommy Talau, James Tamou, Alex Twal

Am I the only one that thinks we should just sit tight and save all our money for 2022?

Sure we’ll likely cop another crap season next year. But geez there is a bunch of talent coming off contract above.

There were at least 4 or 5 quality fullbacks just from a quick browse.

 

[Elderslie_Tiger]

Staines resigning for Penrith is an absolute disaster for the Tigers with JAC still very much in the air.

An absolute disaster hey ? Geez imagine if we actually lose a game or two. The drama on here is so over the top.

It's a long time until next season starts and I'm 100% confident that we will have numerous more disasters ala Staines signing with Penrith up until kicking off the new season.

I think the drama is appropriate considering how badly we finished the year. Missing out on Staines also shows that we’re not a desirable free agent destination. If we sign Addo-Carr then brilliant but nothing is guaranteed at this stage

Can't sign players who don't want to leave their clubs. Clearly Staines is happy where he is and Penrith want to keep him. Not sure if we even made an offer but apparently the Bulldogs did.

Its interesting that there is no mention of money just that he extended for 3 years

250 a season according to SMH

If correct he's under sold himself greatly he'd be worth at least $400k a season

 

[Don Kershane]

Staines resigning for Penrith is an absolute disaster for the Tigers with JAC still very much in the air.

An absolute disaster hey ? Geez imagine if we actually lose a game or two. The drama on here is so over the top.

It's a long time until next season starts and I'm 100% confident that we will have numerous more disasters ala Staines signing with Penrith up until kicking off the new season.

I think the drama is appropriate considering how badly we finished the year. Missing out on Staines also shows that we’re not a desirable free agent destination. If we sign Addo-Carr then brilliant but nothing is guaranteed at this stage

Can't sign players who don't want to leave their clubs. Clearly Staines is happy where he is and Penrith want to keep him. Not sure if we even made an offer but apparently the Bulldogs did.

Its interesting that there is no mention of money just that he extended for 3 years

250 a season according to SMH

If correct he's under sold himself greatly he'd be worth at least $400k a season

Might get an upgrade with Mansour money after they move him on.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Burton likely going to the Dogs, not sure if he could play fullback or is he just a 6 and in that case AD back to fb ?

 

[Goldust]

It’s a massive long shot and I doubt it would ever happen but there’s talk that Josh McGuire might leave cowboys. Would take him any day of the week to play 13 for us still a quality player. Just a hope more than anything lol


100%
The broncos pack has gone backwards since he left

A no from me, a big grub and the Cowboys pack hasn’t really gone forwards with him in it either.

It’s a massive long shot and I doubt it would ever happen but there’s talk that Josh McGuire might leave cowboys. Would take him any day of the week to play 13 for us still a quality player. Just a hope more than anything lol


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The broncos pack has gone backwards since he left

A no from me, a big grub and the Cowboys pack hasn’t really gone forwards with him in it either.

He has been pretty good this year.
Maybe he is starting to decline a little
Definitely a grub! But imagine Him,Blore and McIntyre.some much needed aggression to our pack

 

[Harvey]

Our recruitment is starting to look like Benji and BJ defensive efforts, plenty of movement, rushed decisions and in the end come up with nothing but air.

 

[old_man_tiger]

Our recruitment is starting to look like Benji and BJ defensive efforts, plenty of movement, rushed decisions and in the end come up with nothing but air.

Air is only the second worst outcome.

The worst is more overpaid duds.