Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Thaiger]

I listened today to James Hooper who said on MMM that he was excited that the Tigers might be looking at Mansour as a package deal with Laurie. Sums his journalistic ability beautifully.

We cannot be serious if it’s true unless Laurie is the next superstar - certainly taking on Mansour will put on a lot of pressure. He better be bloody worth it!

 

[westy81]

I’d just wait the year for Laurie, I’d rather see Nofo and AJ both wings next year both have a tonne of speed, I just hope we don’t get a lot of injuries in the fullback position, who knows we might even get Laurie before June 30 if not before round 1

 

[Cobarcats]

I Can't find a spot this post so I'll put it here.
Weststigers have to go all out to get the services of Brandon Smith, he's tough, crafty and is so much like Grant it's not funny. For a 94kg guy he gets around the field pretty good, around 90m a game as a sub, I'm sure he can suit up for 80min. He has a bigger frame than Liddle and less likely to get injured. He would slip straight into the side without too much fuss and stiffen up the middle. He would complement our spine andpossibly a future captain, what's your thoughts?

 

[tigerballs]

Didn’t Ky Rodwell have big wraps only a year or so ago? Think he was 18th man a few times for souths

Played 20’s origin think he had some injury problems that’s held him back like Blore. Maybe he’ll impress and get a development deal

Madge signed him up at the bunnies. He's a strong, hard running type and highly regarded, only 21.

 

[Cairnstigers]

Kepaoa Has played 5 games lost 4.


Think we could do with some more experience.

In those 5 games, 16 other players also lost
If he has the right attitude, he will be hungrier next year
As should all of our players

 

[happy_tiger]

Kepaoa Has played 5 games lost 4.


Think we could do with some more experience.

In those 5 games, 16 other players also lost
If he has the right attitude, he will be hungrier next year
As should all of our players

So they were all losers ...is that your point ...or some of them are bigger losers ..or some are the Biggest losers

 

[Cairnstigers]

Kepaoa Has played 5 games lost 4.


Think we could do with some more experience.

In those 5 games, 16 other players also lost
If he has the right attitude, he will be hungrier next year
As should all of our players

So they were all losers ...is that your point ...or some of them are bigger losers ..or some are the Biggest losers

Its a team sport
No one player can be blamed
Unless you play like Mitchell Moses when he dogged it against souths in his last game for the tigers before he was released

 

[hodgo]

Imo i don't see the hype around aj. He could be good but I doubt he starts on the wing anyway. Talau willithink

 

[tony soprano]

Imo i don't see the hype around aj. He could be good but I doubt he starts on the wing anyway. Talau willithink

Aj is fast

 

[Magpie1969]

Seems we are trialing some young second rowers from the pre season photos. Happy for the best of the crop to score an NRL contract as we are short in this position.

Also happy to trial AJ at full back.

 

[twentyforty]

Imo i don't see the hype around aj. He could be good but I doubt he starts on the wing anyway. Talau willithink

Kepoa represents the price (publicly aired) chooks paid for SBW, so obviously any WT supporter would want the 20 yo flyer to exceed all expectations. We should at least give him an opportunity imo. 😆

 

[weststigerman]

Imo i don't see the hype around aj. He could be good but I doubt he starts on the wing anyway. Talau willithink

Same. I hope I'm wrong and he becomes a star, but I think people overlook his error rate and as a result he was heavily targeted in every game he played.

I see it as a 3 way battle between AJ, Momo, and Talau for the left wing spot. I think Momo is the best option on the wing at this point. AJ needs time in reserve grade without the pressure of being targeted in the NRL IMO.

 

[Snake]

Imo i don't see the hype around aj. He could be good but I doubt he starts on the wing anyway. Talau willithink


Kepoa represents the price (publicly aired) chooks paid for SBW, so obviously any WT supporter would want the 20 yo flyer to exceed all expectations. We should at least give him an opportunity imo. ?

Posted a month ago that AJ should be looked at for No1 this kid can play and has speed , to much to play In the Reggie’s!

 

[twentyforty]

Imo i don't see the hype around aj. He could be good but I doubt he starts on the wing anyway. Talau willithink


Kepoa represents the price (publicly aired) chooks paid for SBW, so obviously any WT supporter would want the 20 yo flyer to exceed all expectations. We should at least give him an opportunity imo. ?

Posted a month ago that AJ should be looked at for No1 this kid can play and has speed , to much to play In the Reggie’s!

Agree, he’s got good ball skills and balance. I like that in a player, hard to nock off his feet, like a Mini Chelonia or Teddy.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Imo i don't see the hype around aj. He could be good but I doubt he starts on the wing anyway. Talau willithink


Kepoa represents the price (publicly aired) chooks paid for SBW, so obviously any WT supporter would want the 20 yo flyer to exceed all expectations. We should at least give him an opportunity imo. ?

Strong one on one defence, likes the physical confrontation, great footwor, excellent speed, outstanding pass from left to right = right centre like Joey Manu.

 

[twentyforty]

Imo i don't see the hype around aj. He could be good but I doubt he starts on the wing anyway. Talau willithink


Kepoa represents the price (publicly aired) chooks paid for SBW, so obviously any WT supporter would want the 20 yo flyer to exceed all expectations. We should at least give him an opportunity imo. ?

Strong one on one defence, likes the physical confrontation, great footwor, excellent speed, outstanding pass from left to right = right centre like Joey Manu.

And he’s just 20. Makes you wonder just how good will he be with another season. He’s also a fast learner.

 

[Tim Sheens]

Same. I hope I’m wrong and he becomes a star, but I think people overlook his error rate and as a result he was heavily targeted in every game he played.

To inform those few that don't already know, Kepaoa has had corrective eye surgery for a problem when looking upwards, which almost certainly was his issue under the high ball. Plus it was really only the one game and he looked ready otherwise, so looking forward to him contributing and with any luck it will be from fullback.

 

[Holden]

Saw a photo of bj Leilua on twitter today, jesus christ the dude has changed so much, highly recommend everyone go have a lookie

 

[earl]

Imo i don't see the hype around aj. He could be good but I doubt he starts on the wing anyway. Talau willithink


Kepoa represents the price (publicly aired) chooks paid for SBW, so obviously any WT supporter would want the 20 yo flyer to exceed all expectations. We should at least give him an opportunity imo. ?

Strong one on one defence, likes the physical confrontation, great footwor, excellent speed, outstanding pass from left to right = right centre like Joey Manu.

I'm not confident centre is his best position but it could be. I went back and watched that pass to Brooks in the Parra game. It was class but so was the run.

He is big and quick and can score tries. He has to work on his ability to defuse a bomb. To me he is one of the first picked in our backline. I'd play him on the wing and see how he goes. He may end up at centre or even at fullback.

 

[Tim Sheens]

Saw a photo of bj Leilua on twitter today, jesus christ the dude has changed so much, highly recommend everyone go have a lookie

Post it please dude?