Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[TieDye]

My wish list over the next 12mths or so would be these players outside of WT system that are coming of contract.

Cameron Munster
Angus Crichton
Jordan Riki
Sitili Tupouniua
Toby Rudolf
Tuki Simpkins
Stephen Crichton
Xavier Coates

I’d be more than happy if we managed to snag at least 2 of these with the money that’s going to be available.

I'd add Staggs to that list as well. Off contract end of 2021.

Staggs, Sitili and maybe a Munster?

 

[Tigerbuck63]

Seem to recall insideman posted about Gebbie 4 weeks ago.... just had a chat with insideman some interesting info.... Tamou to be named Captain this week, this has upset Mbye who may follow grub out the door... Tigers still in the hunt for fox, just a media bluff Lee's comments.

So what did Mybe do to deserve to be Captain again this season?
* Did we make the 8 last year?
* Did he lead by example on the field?
* Did he add any value with goal kicking?
He won't leave with what he is on unless some other club picks up $500k for him like Reynolds. Utility player at best this season and he knows it after round 1 unless he performs.

 

[cochise]

Seem to recall insideman posted about Gebbie 4 weeks ago.... just had a chat with insideman some interesting info.... Tamou to be named Captain this week, this has upset Mbye who may follow grub out the door... Tigers still in the hunt for fox, just a media bluff Lee's comments.

So what did Mybe do to deserve to be Captain again this season?
* Did we make the 8 last year?
* Did he lead by example on the field?
* Did he add any value with goal kicking?
He won't leave with what he is on unless some other club picks up $500k for him like Reynolds. Utility player at best this season and he knows it after round 1 unless he performs.

At this stage he is our 1st choice fullback.

 

[Russell]

Well short term contracts (2 year max) to Siro and Pearce .... would work for me.

Absolute NO not ever to Pearce from me.

 

[Tigerbuck63]

I don’t believe we are paying this amount. That is crazy money. I still think he is overpaid but I doubt he is on that much. That could be JAC & Nofo taking our wing spots.
Mbye to me is a better than average player but he hasn’t performed at that level to us. I also think we’ve got him on over 500k which isn’t fair value.

I understood MBye was being paid in the region of $900k.

The last 2 seasons the Dogs have tipped in $175k of that - 2021 is the first year we pay the entire salary out of our own cap.

Thats how I understood the arrangement to be.

Your correct there and he was on $850k prior years with some subsidy from last club. Dodgy knee now and no where near his best, bit of a cat in defense and how he made Origin the year prior beggars disbelief.

I know 1st hand he was hoping for a deal with the 2nd Brisbane team but that has been put on the back burner because of COVID. Players however respect him as has smarts for a footballer and gives others sound advise.;

 

[hugh1954]

Just hope we can be patient and look to marque player or players, dont want a Mansour or souths left overs. 1 or 2 players like Staggs,AdoCarr mixed with the sensible youth purchases at the right price sets us up finally to join the top 4 in the near future then we work off that with continued dmart buyind on our terms

 

[MarySt]

My wish list over the next 12mths or so would be these players outside of WT system that are coming of contract.

Cameron Munster
Angus Crichton
Jordan Riki
Sitili Tupouniua
Toby Rudolf
Tuki Simpkins
Stephen Crichton
Xavier Coates

I’d be more than happy if we managed to snag at least 2 of these with the money that’s going to be available.

I'd add Staggs to that list as well. Off contract end of 2021.


Staggs, Sitili and maybe a Munster?

Would absolutely love staggs and tupouniua

 

[Tigerbuck63]

Seem to recall insideman posted about Gebbie 4 weeks ago.... just had a chat with insideman some interesting info.... Tamou to be named Captain this week, this has upset Mbye who may follow grub out the door... Tigers still in the hunt for fox, just a media bluff Lee's comments.

So what did Mybe do to deserve to be Captain again this season?
* Did we make the 8 last year?
* Did he lead by example on the field?
* Did he add any value with goal kicking?
He won't leave with what he is on unless some other club picks up $500k for him like Reynolds. Utility player at best this season and he knows it after round 1 unless he performs.

At this stage he is our 1st choice fullback.

Agree there but no captain material anymore.

 

[WT46]

Who's the storm player that is leaving them?

 

[JC99]

Brandon Smith is on the market, being released from Melbourne. I know we’ve got two hooker but I’d take him in a heartbeat

Could use him as starting hooker and shift him to lock later in games like we did with Harry

 

[WT46]

Brandon Smith is on the market, being released from Melbourne. I know we’ve got two hooker but I’d take him in a heartbeat

Yes please. He's likely to go titans I'd say

 

[JC99]

Brandon Smith is on the market, being released from Melbourne. I know we’ve got two hooker but I’d take him in a heartbeat

Yes please. He's likely to go titans I'd say

That would really make their team stronger. That’s their weakest position

 

[finnzo]

I would offer Brandon good money to play lock he is a far far better lock than hooker I doubt he actually prefers to play hooker he probably just wants more money

 

[pawsandclaws1]

I would offer Brandon good money to play lock he is a far far better lock than hooker I doubt he actually prefers to play hooker he probably just wants more money

He's a fine player but his action in leaving makes clear his view on his playing future.

 

[JC99]

I would offer Brandon good money to play lock he is a far far better lock than hooker I doubt he actually prefers to play hooker he probably just wants more money

He wants to play hooker that’s why he’s leaving

 

[Deleted member 3518]

I would offer Brandon good money to play lock he is a far far better lock than hooker I doubt he actually prefers to play hooker he probably just wants more money

I came on to say exactly this . You could then , have a back on the bench , eg . Mbye , and carry 3 middles . Or , have an all forward bench , and just hammer home the advantage . This would be a smart decision IMO.

 

[finnzo]

I would offer Brandon good money to play lock he is a far far better lock than hooker I doubt he actually prefers to play hooker he probably just wants more money

He's a fine player but his action in leaving makes clear his view on his playing future.

Yeah that’s true but he probably wants to play hooker because his manager told him you will earn more money of you play hooker

 

[Deleted member 3518]

I would offer Brandon good money to play lock he is a far far better lock than hooker I doubt he actually prefers to play hooker he probably just wants more money

He's a fine player but his action in leaving makes clear his view on his playing future.

Yeah that’s true but he probably wants to play hooker because his manager told him you will earn more money of you play hooker

The dogs will pay 800k for him LOL. Geez they make some short sighted decisions

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Smith and Manu were the stand out performers for the Kiwis in the test in Wollongong. Smith just everywhere on the field and Manu dangerous every touch of the ball.

 

[WT2K]

Brandon Smith is on the market, being released from Melbourne. I know we’ve got two hooker but I’d take him in a heartbeat

Could use him as starting hooker and shift him to lock later in games like we did with Harry

Titans/Donkeys/Bulldogs bidding war is my guess.