Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[TigerWest]

I bet Donkeys and GC are on the phone to the players managers right now,goodbye Simkin,goodye Liddle.

Are they under contract? Will only go if the club wants it to be.

 

[TigerWest]

Madge wants McInnes. Coached him at Souths. He and Hartigan met with him and his manager at cafe yesterday morning, McInnes wants to see how things with Griffin go but is very tempted. Tigers around $700K, Dragons currently $575K. Quite confident we’ll get him

So do we want him for hooker or lock? If hooker predominantly, where does that leave Liddle and/or Simpkins?

Is the plan to start Liddle at hooker, McInnes at lock, and when Liddle needs a spell, move McInnes in to give him a break?

He wants to play hooker is what I’ve heard. Then you can have a hooker on the bench and he shifts to lock

Question is if Madge is looking at McInnes to play hooker, what will he do with Liddle/Simpkin

Liddell would have to go, if they think he improves us?

Would he?

I don’t know, would he?
Appears Madge thinks maybe.

Maybe it is Simpkin that goes?

Maybe, but doubt it.
Liddell’s injury history will go against him, imo.

Maybe Simpkin never having played an NRL game might go against him.

Who knows what Madge is thinking?

Certainly not I, said the fly

 

[Rusty]

Madge wants McInnes. Coached him at Souths. He and Hartigan met with him and his manager at cafe yesterday morning, McInnes wants to see how things with Griffin go but is very tempted. Tigers around $700K, Dragons currently $575K. Quite confident we’ll get him

So do we want him for hooker or lock? If hooker predominantly, where does that leave Liddle and/or Simpkins?

Is the plan to start Liddle at hooker, McInnes at lock, and when Liddle needs a spell, move McInnes in to give him a break?

If we are looking at McInnes, I'm thinking that Madge has an idea of which hooker he wants going forward, 2021 will tell us a lot. My thoughts are it's Simpkin, Madge will give him a taste and allow him to develop 2021, and the signing of McInnes gives WT and Simpkins breathing room 2022 for the kid to develop.

There are not enough good hookers going around and there's too much money out there 2022 and we have two goodens!

 

[happy_tiger]

any truth to the rumour we are signing benji for one year and letting walters go to broncos

Hard to imagine a more stupid turn of events if true

'Life's not all about money': Benji Marshall opens up on future
By Zachary Gates
2 hours ago

Legendary playmaker Benji Marshall has spoken for the first time since knocking back a monster pay deal with Super League club Hull FC, declaring "life's not all about money". Hopes of Marshall's illustrious NRL career ending on a fairytale note at Wests Tigers were dashed when coach Michael Maguire in August told him he wouldn't be offered a contract for 2021.

And while the 2005 premiership hero was reportedly in talks to join the North Queensland Cowboys on a $150,000 contract, and later Hull on a blockbuster $722,000 deal, neither agreement eventuated. Marshall said he had opted to prioritise family over money. "Life's not all about money and when I thought about the pros and cons, the pros were just about the money," Marshall told Triple M. "If it was about the money I probably would've retired five years ago. "

Good luck Benji your not missed and its not about the $.
Culture is already looking better at WT without having a sook around the team.

When you think Wests Tigers, you think Benji Marshall and vice versa it’s as simple as that... and I don’t see that changing anytime soon

Yes he’s not the player he once was, but that doesn’t mean we should disrespect the greatest player in the clubs history whom had put this team on the map leading us to our first and only premiership, more so respect his decision to wanna play on and wish him all the best and cherish the memories he had once demonstrated at this team and give him the respect he deserves and allow him to do whatever he wishes as we owe him that at the very least wouldn’t you think, I don’t understand why everyone’s so bothered about him believing in himself that he can play another season, it has no barring on us whatsoever if he plays on somewhere else to try further his legacy that’s fine, for all he has done for this club we should support a club legends aspirations not put him down....

I’m not upset we didn’t re-sign benji, I personally think it was the correct decision in terms of this club moving forward however I do think he deserves to be respected and appreciated for the things he has done for this great club, and should be able to make whatever decision he thinks is right for himself and be supported by us fans

Think what you like its your choice, we all have our own thoughts, second time round one things why ask him to come back he never developed any players it was all about him.

I wished him all the best, he was a sook that's not being disrespectful just stating the facts on how he left.

I think you will find he has rubbed a lot of long term supporters the wrong way not only how he left this time but also the prior time as well. Maybe you don't recall history but he was one of the main instigators in having Sheens removed then the following season did not see out his contract and went to play rugby union.

**Herald Sun - 18/07/2013**

BENJI Marshall has walked out on the Wests Tigers _ but wants a return to the club in coming years.

Marshall posted a four minute video on the club's website today revealing why he made the contentious decision to quit.

"It's been a hard time for myself and my family but as you all know I have made my decision to move on from the club at the end of this year. It was probably the hardest decision I have had to make," Marshall said.

"I feel like I have done everything in the game at this club, including winning a premiership, representing my country, captaining my country, winning a Four Nations, winning a World Cup and winning the Golden Boot. Without (the fans) support, a lot of that couldn't have been achieved.

"I feel like I am the person I am today based upon what I have done at this club. At the end of the day, my decision was based on what was best for myself and my family. Not only that but what was best for the club also.

"I know some people won't be happy but some will be happy to see me go. That's life, rugby league is a game and the club is bigger than me.

"I will honour my words about not playing for another (NRL) club. There is no other NRL club for me to play for. The Tigers are my home and will always be my home.

"I have seen guys like Mark O'Neill leave, go to England and then come back to the club. I am hoping to do the same in some capacity after I retire, maybe be involved with the club. Hopefully get back into it somewhere."

Marshall said he was not angry at the club.

"There is no hard feeling between myself or the club," he said.

"A the end of they day they did what they thought they could in the (salary) cap to keep me but this decision goes far further beyond than money.

"If it was in the past I could have take more money to go elsewhere. I feel like I have given my life to the club. Eleven years is a long time. I will never forget the years I had here."

Well he did not play for another club but more than one, was given a lifeline to come back, Madge selected him also to play for NZ after 7 years being exiled.

Lastly 2005 was not all about Marshall there is no i in Team.
Agree Marshall will be remembered for being a great player for the Tigers but he will also now be remembered for being someone that wanted to play on too long as should have retired back in 2018.

The quicker these blokes like Marshall and Robbie become ancient history in this club the better ...we need to start producing the heroes to replace these guys asap

Keith 4 TRY Leilua...?

Whatever happened to Keith

 

[happy_tiger]

Madge wants McInnes. Coached him at Souths. He and Hartigan met with him and his manager at cafe yesterday morning, McInnes wants to see how things with Griffin go but is very tempted. Tigers around $700K, Dragons currently $575K. Quite confident we’ll get him

That suggests we're not going to bother going after the block of cheese then. 700k for McInnes is too much. Drop it by 150k and you're close to the mark IMO.

A few of you blokes on the sauce early or going stir crazy in iso

Mcinnes is 700 k player ...what he would bring in attitude and leadership is worth 150 k alone and the bloke shows up EVERY week

 

[avocadoontoast]

Madge wants McInnes. Coached him at Souths. He and Hartigan met with him and his manager at cafe yesterday morning, McInnes wants to see how things with Griffin go but is very tempted. Tigers around $700K, Dragons currently $575K. Quite confident we’ll get him

So do we want him for hooker or lock? If hooker predominantly, where does that leave Liddle and/or Simpkins?

Is the plan to start Liddle at hooker, McInnes at lock, and when Liddle needs a spell, move McInnes in to give him a break?

He wants to play hooker is what I’ve heard. Then you can have a hooker on the bench and he shifts to lock

Question is if Madge is looking at McInnes to play hooker, what will he do with Liddle/Simpkin

Liddell would have to go, if they think he improves us?

Would he?

I don’t know, would he?
Appears Madge thinks maybe.

Maybe it is Simpkin that goes?

Madge signed Simpkin. He’s not going anywhere.

 

[boonboon]

McInnes will be 27 in Feb and if we sign him for 2022 then he will be 28 which is fine. We let Liddle go because he hasnt made it yet while Simpkin is only 19 so 8 years younger then McInnes. So a couple of years for McInnes even 3 if its 2021 then you bring Simpkin along slowly because even at the end of McInnes 3 years then Simpkin is only 22 (same age as Harry Grant was in 2020).

 

[sleeve]

I hope this is just imagination going overboard and is nothing.What made the WestTigers the side they were in winning the GF, wasnt Benji's flick pass or pats kick it was the comraderie and bond in the side.Melbourne use it --us against the other states.Desy at Manly-us against sydney clubs.Its a bond that unites players.The Tigers as you can hear from the players are getting that bond the same as Penrith last year.Signing another 9 will set the players talking and kill the motivation that is building.

 

[sleeve]

McInnes will be 27 in Feb and if we sign him for 2022 then he will be 28 which is fine. We let Liddle go because he hasnt made it yet while Simpkin is only 19 so 8 years younger then McInnes. So a couple of years for McInnes even 3 if its 2021 then you bring Simpkin along slowly because even at the end of McInnes 3 years then Simpkin is only 22 (same age as Harry Grant was in 2020).

Be serious ,Simkin will leave.

 

[hank37w]

Benji won us a grand final. Ted didn't even get us to top 8. Benji is his era wins hands down.

And Pat Richards, was sitting on his banana chair!

with Scott Prince sitting along side.

 

[DGilly]

McInness easily worth 700k

 

[sleeve]

I bet Donkeys and GC are on the phone to the players managers right now,goodbye Simkin,goodye Liddle.

Are they under contract? Will only go if the club wants it to be.

The contract on Simkin till end of2022

 

[avocadoontoast]

McInness easily worth 700k

700k dong maybe, not dollars

 

[TigerWest]

I hope this is just imagination going overboard and is nothing.What made the WestTigers the side they were in winning the GF, wasnt Benji's flick pass or pats kick it was the comraderie and bond in the side.Melbourne use it --us against the other states.Desy at Manly-us against sydney clubs.Its a bond that unites players.The Tigers as you can hear from the players are getting that bond the same as Penrith last year.Signing another 9 will set the players talking and kill the motivation that is building.

Then they need to be sat down and told straight, this is about being a professional sporting club, we will sign, what we believe to be the best players available, if you truely don’t like it, then you are free to look around at other options.

We are trying to break a 10 year finals drought, there is no place for soft sentiment, not forgetting that management’s roles are on the line also.

 

[Russell]

Madge wants McInnes. Coached him at Souths. He and Hartigan met with him and his manager at cafe yesterday morning, McInnes wants to see how things with Griffin go but is very tempted. Tigers around $700K, Dragons currently $575K. Quite confident we’ll get him

So do we want him for hooker or lock? If hooker predominantly, where does that leave Liddle and/or Simpkins?

Is the plan to start Liddle at hooker, McInnes at lock, and when Liddle needs a spell, move McInnes in to give him a break?

He wants to play hooker is what I’ve heard. Then you can have a hooker on the bench and he shifts to lock

Question is if Madge is looking at McInnes to play hooker, what will he do with Liddle/Simpkin

Liddell would have to go, if they think he improves us?

Would he?

I don’t know, would he?
Appears Madge thinks maybe.

Maybe it is Simpkin that goes?

Madge signed Simpkin. He’s not going anywhere.

Bad luck for us if he is a dud.

 

[avocadoontoast]

Madge wants McInnes. Coached him at Souths. He and Hartigan met with him and his manager at cafe yesterday morning, McInnes wants to see how things with Griffin go but is very tempted. Tigers around $700K, Dragons currently $575K. Quite confident we’ll get him

So do we want him for hooker or lock? If hooker predominantly, where does that leave Liddle and/or Simpkins?

Is the plan to start Liddle at hooker, McInnes at lock, and when Liddle needs a spell, move McInnes in to give him a break?

He wants to play hooker is what I’ve heard. Then you can have a hooker on the bench and he shifts to lock

Question is if Madge is looking at McInnes to play hooker, what will he do with Liddle/Simpkin

Liddell would have to go, if they think he improves us?

Would he?

I don’t know, would he?
Appears Madge thinks maybe.

Maybe it is Simpkin that goes?

Madge signed Simpkin. He’s not going anywhere.

Bad luck for us if he is a dud.

He won’t be

 

[Russell]

Madge wants McInnes. Coached him at Souths. He and Hartigan met with him and his manager at cafe yesterday morning, McInnes wants to see how things with Griffin go but is very tempted. Tigers around $700K, Dragons currently $575K. Quite confident we’ll get him

So do we want him for hooker or lock? If hooker predominantly, where does that leave Liddle and/or Simpkins?

Is the plan to start Liddle at hooker, McInnes at lock, and when Liddle needs a spell, move McInnes in to give him a break?

He wants to play hooker is what I’ve heard. Then you can have a hooker on the bench and he shifts to lock

Question is if Madge is looking at McInnes to play hooker, what will he do with Liddle/Simpkin

Liddell would have to go, if they think he improves us?

Would he?

I don’t know, would he?
Appears Madge thinks maybe.

Maybe it is Simpkin that goes?

Madge signed Simpkin. He’s not going anywhere.

Bad luck for us if he is a dud.

He won’t be

We'll see - hope your right because I'm not so sure.

 

[tigger19]

By the end of next season Madge will have a good idea whether Simpkin or Liddle are the future,McInnes starting 2022 with Simpkin off the bench until he is ready to play 80, or Mcinnes with Liddle off the bench rotation

 

[avocadoontoast]

Madge wants McInnes. Coached him at Souths. He and Hartigan met with him and his manager at cafe yesterday morning, McInnes wants to see how things with Griffin go but is very tempted. Tigers around $700K, Dragons currently $575K. Quite confident we’ll get him

So do we want him for hooker or lock? If hooker predominantly, where does that leave Liddle and/or Simpkins?

Is the plan to start Liddle at hooker, McInnes at lock, and when Liddle needs a spell, move McInnes in to give him a break?

He wants to play hooker is what I’ve heard. Then you can have a hooker on the bench and he shifts to lock

Question is if Madge is looking at McInnes to play hooker, what will he do with Liddle/Simpkin

Liddell would have to go, if they think he improves us?

Would he?

I don’t know, would he?
Appears Madge thinks maybe.

Maybe it is Simpkin that goes?

Madge signed Simpkin. He’s not going anywhere.

Bad luck for us if he is a dud.

He won’t be

We'll see - hope your right because I'm not so sure.

Have you ever seen him play?

 

[cochise]

any truth to the rumour we are signing benji for one year and letting walters go to broncos

Hard to imagine a more stupid turn of events if true

'Life's not all about money': Benji Marshall opens up on future
By Zachary Gates
2 hours ago

Legendary playmaker Benji Marshall has spoken for the first time since knocking back a monster pay deal with Super League club Hull FC, declaring "life's not all about money". Hopes of Marshall's illustrious NRL career ending on a fairytale note at Wests Tigers were dashed when coach Michael Maguire in August told him he wouldn't be offered a contract for 2021.

And while the 2005 premiership hero was reportedly in talks to join the North Queensland Cowboys on a $150,000 contract, and later Hull on a blockbuster $722,000 deal, neither agreement eventuated. Marshall said he had opted to prioritise family over money. "Life's not all about money and when I thought about the pros and cons, the pros were just about the money," Marshall told Triple M. "If it was about the money I probably would've retired five years ago. "

Good luck Benji your not missed and its not about the $.
Culture is already looking better at WT without having a sook around the team.

When you think Wests Tigers, you think Benji Marshall and vice versa it’s as simple as that... and I don’t see that changing anytime soon

Yes he’s not the player he once was, but that doesn’t mean we should disrespect the greatest player in the clubs history whom had put this team on the map leading us to our first and only premiership, more so respect his decision to wanna play on and wish him all the best and cherish the memories he had once demonstrated at this team and give him the respect he deserves and allow him to do whatever he wishes as we owe him that at the very least wouldn’t you think, I don’t understand why everyone’s so bothered about him believing in himself that he can play another season, it has no barring on us whatsoever if he plays on somewhere else to try further his legacy that’s fine, for all he has done for this club we should support a club legends aspirations not put him down....

I’m not upset we didn’t re-sign benji, I personally think it was the correct decision in terms of this club moving forward however I do think he deserves to be respected and appreciated for the things he has done for this great club, and should be able to make whatever decision he thinks is right for himself and be supported by us fans

Think what you like its your choice, we all have our own thoughts, second time round one things why ask him to come back he never developed any players it was all about him.

I wished him all the best, he was a sook that's not being disrespectful just stating the facts on how he left.

I think you will find he has rubbed a lot of long term supporters the wrong way not only how he left this time but also the prior time as well. Maybe you don't recall history but he was one of the main instigators in having Sheens removed then the following season did not see out his contract and went to play rugby union.

**Herald Sun - 18/07/2013**

BENJI Marshall has walked out on the Wests Tigers _ but wants a return to the club in coming years.

Marshall posted a four minute video on the club's website today revealing why he made the contentious decision to quit.

"It's been a hard time for myself and my family but as you all know I have made my decision to move on from the club at the end of this year. It was probably the hardest decision I have had to make," Marshall said.

"I feel like I have done everything in the game at this club, including winning a premiership, representing my country, captaining my country, winning a Four Nations, winning a World Cup and winning the Golden Boot. Without (the fans) support, a lot of that couldn't have been achieved.

"I feel like I am the person I am today based upon what I have done at this club. At the end of the day, my decision was based on what was best for myself and my family. Not only that but what was best for the club also.

"I know some people won't be happy but some will be happy to see me go. That's life, rugby league is a game and the club is bigger than me.

"I will honour my words about not playing for another (NRL) club. There is no other NRL club for me to play for. The Tigers are my home and will always be my home.

"I have seen guys like Mark O'Neill leave, go to England and then come back to the club. I am hoping to do the same in some capacity after I retire, maybe be involved with the club. Hopefully get back into it somewhere."

Marshall said he was not angry at the club.

"There is no hard feeling between myself or the club," he said.

"A the end of they day they did what they thought they could in the (salary) cap to keep me but this decision goes far further beyond than money.

"If it was in the past I could have take more money to go elsewhere. I feel like I have given my life to the club. Eleven years is a long time. I will never forget the years I had here."

Well he did not play for another club but more than one, was given a lifeline to come back, Madge selected him also to play for NZ after 7 years being exiled.

Lastly 2005 was not all about Marshall there is no i in Team.
Agree Marshall will be remembered for being a great player for the Tigers but he will also now be remembered for being someone that wanted to play on too long as should have retired back in 2018.

I seriously don't understand why some people can't just let it go, the majority on here wanted the club to let him go, me included, they made that decision so I don't see why some want o bag him at every opportunity. He believes he still has something to offer, great good on him, he is probably a little delusional but I still think I could lace on the boots tomorrow and play like its 20 years ago.

He is gone, no need to constantly tear him down anymore.