Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[THE_POM]

I think reading between the lines, if Joe signs, we'll release Josh.

I'd like to get Sirro too but that's unrealistic.

Not necessarily. Losing Aloiai means we probably need to make one more signing on top of Joe. Could be wrong though.

Manly picking up full tab for Aloiai, unless something comes up won't get a player in return, but correct on it allowing another signing on top of Joe.

So we're planning to give in to Josh and release him and get nothing in return? That would be an extreme embarrassment for the club and simply can't be acceptable.

Will be something in return just not in the form of player.

 

[weststigerman]

Is POM Brent Read?

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/nrl/joe-ofahengaue-is-on-his-way-to-wests-tigers/news-story/32863b68b1ec9f2f7cdcef9e95f8bc08

 

[balmain boy]

I think reading between the lines, if Joe signs, we'll release Josh.

I'd like to get Sirro too but that's unrealistic.

Not necessarily. Losing Aloiai means we probably need to make one more signing on top of Joe. Could be wrong though.

Manly picking up full tab for Aloiai, unless something comes up won't get a player in return, but correct on it allowing another signing on top of Joe.

So we're planning to give in to Josh and release him and get nothing in return? That would be an extreme embarrassment for the club and simply can't be acceptable.

Will be something in return just not in the form of player.

So extra cap space, on top of the 350k we gain by releasing Josh?

 

[WT46]

Is POM Brent Read?

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/nrl/joe-ofahengaue-is-on-his-way-to-wests-tigers/news-story/32863b68b1ec9f2f7cdcef9e95f8bc08

Or Brent visits the forum to get the info from POM

 

[mikey]

Getting pretty close to Nov 30. Josh might have to throw on a tigers jersey (or at least training gear) after all.

Would love to be the fly on the wall next Monday if it happens.

No doubt mower is gassed up and ready to cut.

Well the Joe O talk has gone all quiet so you'd imagine he'll need to rock up Monday. How embarrassing for him.

Big Joe inches away from being a Tiger. Just awaiting his release papers from Broncos.

Hope they don’t release Aloiai if they get Joe

Revenge is a dish best served cold on a lawnmower 🙂

 

[balmain boy]

I think reading between the lines, if Joe signs, we'll release Josh.

I'd like to get Sirro too but that's unrealistic.

Not necessarily. Losing Aloiai means we probably need to make one more signing on top of Joe. Could be wrong though.

Manly picking up full tab for Aloiai, unless something comes up won't get a player in return, but correct on it allowing another signing on top of Joe.

So we're planning to give in to Josh and release him and get nothing in return? That would be an extreme embarrassment for the club and simply can't be acceptable.

Will be something in return just not in the form of player.

We still desperately need a second rower, shame if we're not getting Siro or Haumole in exchange for Josh. Anything on the cards in the immediate future?

 

[Magpie1969]

Love your work @THE_POM

 

[pawsandclaws1]

I think reading between the lines, if Joe signs, we'll release Josh.

I'd like to get Sirro too but that's unrealistic.

Not necessarily. Losing Aloiai means we probably need to make one more signing on top of Joe. Could be wrong though.

Manly picking up full tab for Aloiai, unless something comes up won't get a player in return, but correct on it allowing another signing on top of Joe.

So we're planning to give in to Josh and release him and get nothing in return? That would be an extreme embarrassment for the club and simply can't be acceptable.

Will be something in return just not in the form of player.

We still desperately need a second rower, shame if we're not getting Siro or Haumole in exchange for Josh. Anything on the cards in the immediate future?

Would Mr Smith now be making one of his clients or one of his fellow managers clients available to spend the $ on as part of the offer?

 

[WT46]

Hi @THE_POM who do you think is going to be no.1 next year if Laurie does not get the early release?

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Brent Read is reporting the same thing. An announcement could be imminent

 

[Rusty]

Is POM Brent Read?

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/nrl/joe-ofahengaue-is-on-his-way-to-wests-tigers/news-story/32863b68b1ec9f2f7cdcef9e95f8bc08

Or Brent visits the forum to get the info from POM

Their dickheads that's a picture of TPJ. How do these people have a job...

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Is POM Brent Read?

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/nrl/joe-ofahengaue-is-on-his-way-to-wests-tigers/news-story/32863b68b1ec9f2f7cdcef9e95f8bc08

Or Brent visits the forum to get the info from POM

It’s a bit suss isn’t it.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Is POM Brent Read?

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/nrl/joe-ofahengaue-is-on-his-way-to-wests-tigers/news-story/32863b68b1ec9f2f7cdcef9e95f8bc08

Paywall

 

[avocadoontoast]

Disappointing if we release Aloiai that easily.

 

[JC99]

Is POM Brent Read?

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/nrl/joe-ofahengaue-is-on-his-way-to-wests-tigers/news-story/32863b68b1ec9f2f7cdcef9e95f8bc08

Probably works in the news. Always get the scoops a little bit before the articles get published most of the time

 

[Muffstar]

BRENT READ
RUGBY LEAGUE
35 MINUTES AGO NOVEMBER 26, 2020 NO COMMENTS
Brisbane forward Joe Ofahengaue is on the verge of completing his move to the Wests Tigers. The Australian understands the deal has been largely agreed and it is now a matter of completing the paperwork.

Ofahengaue’s shift south could be finalised as early as Thursday afternoon. The Queensland forward has two years remaining on his deal with the Broncos, but Brisbane have cleared his departure and will help pay his salary this season and potentially next.

Ofahengaue is coming off a disappointing season for the Broncos, but at his best he is a State of Origin player and the Tigers will be hoping to can recapture that form.

His arrival should clear the way for disgruntled forward Josh Aloiai to move to Manly with immediate effect, the Sea Eagles having already made an offer for 2022 and 2023.

Aloiai was involved in an ugly public stoush with the Tigers after making it clear he wanted to leave straight away. Tigers chair Lee Hagipantelis insisted he was going nowhere, claiming Aloiai would be forced to mow the grass if he didn’t want to train.

However, the Tigers are now expected to allow him to leave, having landed Ofahengaue as a replacement. The club has had a busy off-season, having also signed South Sydney centre James Roberts on a one-year deal with the option of a second year.

BRENT READSENIOR SPORTS WRITER

 

[GNR4LIFE]

If several outlets are reporting it, they’ve obviously been tipped off. Means we could even announce this afternoon.

 

[THE_POM]

Hi @THE_POM who do you think is going to be no.1 next year if Laurie does not get the early release?

Most Likely Mbye if Laurie can't be secured earlier.

 

[TigerWest]

Disappointing if we release Aloiai that easily.

Hopefully they have a plan B to nab someone else?

 

[carltonleach]

Hi @THE_POM who do you think is going to be no.1 next year if Laurie does not get the early release?

Most Likely Mbye if Laurie can't be secured earlier.

Do we have a chance of getting him early, seems like panthers won’t budge ?