Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Deleted member 3518]

I’d let Josh Go for a straight swap for Sironen , if it also meant we picked up ofahengaue . That’s just smart business

 

[JC99]

Interesting to see Joe Ofahengaue unfollow the Broncos on Instagram and start following the Tigers. Wouldn’t read much into it but does seem a little bit convenient considering his circumstances

I wouldn’t be mad at that pickup. They were trying to get rid of him - at his best a good player played for QLD but didn’t look bothered last year. Maybe that was due to seibold who knows but he would slot into lock nicely

Also a lock . I mentioned him the other day, smart pickup

Yeah and broncos might even throw a little in for him. Wouldn’t be bad at all

 

[the_third]

Joe > garlic sauce

 

[JC99]

Joe garlic sauce

Not on recent form, but Joe has played better than Josh ever has and he’s still only 25. Made Queensland team in 2019

 

[finnzo]

Well if he literally unfollowed the broncos and started Following the tigers I would say it’s a done deal why els would he do that? Haha

 

[clontarfkid]

The most amazing thing about Talau…
…is that we rejected a swap for him which wld have snared JAC!!!

There's an assumption that we knocked the swap back because we rated him so highly. Maybe they asked him and he said, "Nup. I'm not moving to Melby."

Thats quite possible of course
An opportunity to be coached by Bellamy in a premiership winning team with a reputation for bringing out the best in mediocre players comes around every day of course,and if that indeed was his decision he will be headed towards the forwards eventually...maybe not the 1st grade pack either

 

[Goldust]

If we manage to get Joe and trade Aloiai for another manly foward that would be awesome
Really smart recruiting.

 

[ElleryHanley]

Interesting to see Joe Ofahengaue unfollow the Broncos on Instagram and start following the Tigers. Wouldn’t read much into it but does seem a little bit convenient considering his circumstances

I don't follow Instagram or Twitter, but there is literally no logical reason to do that unless you are changing clubs. Joe O is a big NBA fan and those players always 'unfollow / follow' as deals go down.

Are you sure he 'followed' us?

 

[Elderslie_Tiger]

unsure on Ofahengaue. it didn't even look like he wanted to be a footballer last season.

He wasn't on his own at the Broncos in that regard

 

[JC99]

Interesting to see Joe Ofahengaue unfollow the Broncos on Instagram and start following the Tigers. Wouldn’t read much into it but does seem a little bit convenient considering his circumstances


I don't follow Instagram or Twitter, but there is literally no logical reason to do that unless you are changing clubs. Joe O is a big NBA fan and those players always 'unfollow / follow' as deals go down.

Are you sure he 'followed' us?

He’s definitely following us. Not following any other NRL teams either. It’s definitely interesting, surely he wouldn’t do that for no reason

If we did sign him absolutely no one has seen it coming, not a single rumour about him

 

[compensate]

Interesting to see Joe Ofahengaue unfollow the Broncos on Instagram and start following the Tigers. Wouldn’t read much into it but does seem a little bit convenient considering his circumstances


I don't follow Instagram or Twitter, but there is literally no logical reason to do that unless you are changing clubs. Joe O is a big NBA fan and those players always 'unfollow / follow' as deals go down.

Are you sure he 'followed' us?

Yep he’s following us. It’s on his profile following list

 

[compensate]

Anyone know if there’s discussions going on at the club about Joe Ofahengaue? Really interested to hear if there’s something behind it. He’d be a solid pickup. Only 25 and still has plenty to prove, he would excel under Madge imo

 

[finnzo]

Pom did say a signing will be announced soon that will not break the bank and will improve our squad could be him

 

[The-moP]

Bailey Sironen has been released by Souffs and picked up by the Warriors.

 

[TigerVinnie]

Funny what a week in league can do...If JOF does sign:

Tamou for Aloiai (Improvement stats wise)
Joe OF for McIntyre (improvement)
James Roberts for Robert Jennings (Improvement)
Stefano for Eisenhuth (Unproven, though large wraps on Stefano)
Laurie for Benji (Unproven but young with huge wraps)

I would say we have come out on top with our gains compared to losses both financially and talent wise. The only real impact is the loss of Grant but hopefully Simpkins can be the next best thing.

Good to see us making smart decisions.

 

[Coastie_Tiger]

5 pm announcement Big Joe O???????

 

[Telltails]

Bailey Sironen has been released by Souffs and picked up by the Warriors.

Surprised by that - had a great season with South's. They must be under cap pressure unless they still think they can get JAC.

 

[isaaktigers]

Anyone know if there’s discussions going on at the club about Joe Ofahengaue? Really interested to hear if there’s something behind it. He’d be a solid pickup. Only 25 and still has plenty to prove, he would excel under Madge imo

Honestly, I don't base you down as a real tigers supporter, just by two cents, don't come here looking for your Instagram stories.

 

[Devon Head]

Interesting to see Joe Ofahengaue unfollow the Broncos on Instagram and start following the Tigers. Wouldn’t read much into it but does seem a little bit convenient considering his circumstances

Just strolled over to the Broncos forum to have a peak at their signing suggestions and rumors equivalent and no chatter about Joe there atm. Tried to sneaky sign up to drop a bit of bait and suss out a few answers and the shifty buggers rejected my sign up. Said my email address has been banned from their site lol.

 

[compensate]

Anyone know if there’s discussions going on at the club about Joe Ofahengaue? Really interested to hear if there’s something behind it. He’d be a solid pickup. Only 25 and still has plenty to prove, he would excel under Madge imo

Honestly, I don't base you down as a real tigers supporter, just by two cents, don't come here looking for your Instagram stories.

Sure I guess... definitely don’t run a Wests Tigers fan page with 6,900 followers ?‍♂️