Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Russell]

Can’t believe the rubbish on here.

We don’t need 2 potential players (Lids and Simpkin) in a hooker role we need established players with potential putting pressure on the established players. If the potential players are good enough they will end up starting.

Lids hasn’t shown any signs of being able to last 80mins week to week for an nrl season & if we have all our eggs in that basket it’s very high risk. Hope he proves me wrong but history is very much against him.


I suppose that Harry was an established player at the start of the season.

Lol here we go.....

Lids has had many cracks at the NRL and his injuries aren’t just bad luck. His body hasn’t been able to hold up. Some players can others can’t. Hard to not be cautious about it. Can’t compare his pathway to that of Grant.

Simpkins is a while off playing 80mins, he has no one infront of him if he is good enough he will be a walk up starter for us as to his nrl quality it’s unknown especially not playing for 12mths due to COVID.

Harry had the Aussie 9 & NZ 9. He was also preferred ahead of Lids and Simpkins which says a fair bit as well. He was also playing regular footy which Lids and Simpkins hasn’t been able to do for some time.

Liddle was injured until like round 12 ? And you just said Simpkins is a way off playing 80 mins . ????!?? He was preferred Because we needed a dummy half . The only other choice was Reynolds or Walters. I don’t even think Simpkins was allowed to play until after covid , because they changed the rules to include development players . Do some of you guys see what your saying ??

My comment is related to those who prefer Lids/Simpkin over Smith/McInness at hooker.

It’s a joke some even mention these guys in the same breath at the moment. Most haven’t seen Simpkins play and are just hoping he can come good. For a kid who hasn’t played for a while & just hit age to play nrl at hooker is tough - 90% of hookers these days make it in the 22-23 ages due to body impact & development.

Other see the 20min burst of Lids and say if he can get a crack we will be fine - the kid hasn’t been able to have a decent crack for 4yrs because he gets injured all the time.

Hope they nail it this year but alot of things aren’t in their favor & I’m glad if reports are true we are going after players more established that will give us direction & leadership in such a crucial position we need.

Entitled to your opinion - good on you.

However I think you are totally incorrect - that is my opinion.

 

[Russell]

Pearce at a discounted price is a yes from me

The Mole: Pearce on the outer at Newcastle over sexting scandal
By The Mole
3 hours ago

Some senior figures in the Newcastle club no longer want star halfback Mitchell Pearce at the club following his sexting scandal with a female employee.

Officials are concerned at a split that has developed in the playing group in the wake of the scandal - that saw Pearce's fiancee call off their wedding this week - going public.

The staffer is a close friend of several players, most notably respected back-rower Lachlan Fitzgibbon, and his relationship with Pearce is now described as 'icy'.

Officials are worried that the situation in the playing group will be untenable as a result of the scandal and are considering releasing Pearce to a rival NRL club.

A swap with another club for a playmaker is another option.

Pearce is already expected to be stripped of the Newcastle captaincy but some within the club believe harsher action is necessary to retain harmony among the playing group. The club's players and staff are on Christmas/New Year break until January 4 but officials are assessing their options.

One possibility is to bring Cowboy Jake Clifford - who has signed with the Knights for 2022 - to the club a year early.

Another is Gareth Widdop, who is contracted to English club Warrington but is desperate to come back to Australia to be closer to his children.

But all this hinges on whether another club would be willing to pick up Pearce, who has a year to run on his deal.

At 31, he remains one of the most talented halfbacks in the competition and a fresh start may be the best thing for both him and the Knights.

He would probably help get us final bound, if the price is right.

But what would we do with Brooks, he still has a couple of years contract left?

We need this Clown like a hole in the head.

Not even for 600k - with him paying that is!

 

[JC99]

There’s a lot of faith being put in Jimmy the Jet but there’s a good chance he doesn’t play much footy for us.

I think you’re off the mark there. First centre picked IMO.

I might be, it’s impossible to tell. All I’m saying is, he could easily not get his head right and not play. If he’s going good then I’d pick him for sure, we’ll have to wait and see. Just seems like a lot of people are expecting that he’ll be right and smash it for us but who knows what will happen

 

[bathursttiger1]

Let's swap Brooks for Jnr Jnr 😏

Ink with a comment like that have you been down at the Astra pub again.

 

[earl]

To those saying Mansour is too old - when we signed a certain winger named Pat Richards for the second time, he was a few years older than Mansour is. Were we blocking juniors then?

Koroibete

Richards mark 2 was a terrible decision. I remember watching Koro kill it in reserves and seeing an old and slow Richards offering great kick offs and not much else.

I don't want to see Mansour here because we've done this before and it was terrible.

 

[Russell]

If we use our money wisely and not try to buy every forward that comes on the market we can buy anyone.**JAC was wise,as a winger he looked at our backline and realised it would be a tough gig'**.If we buy or manufacture a good halves combo(maybe Laurie at 5/8).Pay overs for Crichton and show future gains in the backs to him as well as Tamou,Bore,and Laurie already here. we must be a chance.If not theres a ton of talent off contract in 2022

Did JAC tell you this. My understanding was that he went for the best dollar offer he could get. I don't see Canterbury as having a better team than us either.

You have to be able to discern the difference between your fantasies and reality.

Where did you get your ;undestanding: from?Fantasies is when you have your hand on it,maybe time to change hands?

There have been numerous stories that Canterbury offered more money whereas your comments are mind reading someone which is a fantasy.

Facts matter.

Numerous stories are not facts,they are what people thought was likely, as other rumours said its because he was treated badly by tigers previously,plus another half dozen opinions, JAC has never said,so eyeryone is entitled to their opinion. GET OVER IT, its a storm in a tea cup--MOVE ON

I'm fine with opinions. Mind reading players is just delusional. I'm completely calm and relaxed. I just pointed out that you can't mind read JAC and the facts appear extremely different to your mind reading.

Be careful Earl - you can't say 'delusional" - you'll have Maggie on ya back!

 

[Cairnstigers]

Mansour to WTs to be announced in the next few days. Source is good

Laurie included? Any idea of contract length

Yes mate, Laurie included. Not sure on the contract length. Will post on here when I find out

Interesting backline with plenty of experience (and some youth/ speed) for 2021 potentially if this does happen:

1 Laurie
2 Mansour
3 BJ Leilua
4 Roberts
5 Nofo
6 Doueihi
7 Brooks

Mbye will definitely be bench.

I’m struggling with three things.

1. Why wouldn’t the tigers discuss Tommy as an option as for a trade with JAC early on the piece when they aren’t going to play him in fist grade.

2. Would they chuck Laurie in at fullback, untested with Mbye as a reserve straight away? Surely it would be the other way around with Laurie starting on the bench and replacing May gradually.

3. Would they really take on mansour who is ageing, on a decent contract, blocking youth (including Talau) similar player to our other winger and a player who wants a longer contract, just to get a rookie a year earlier when he plays the same position as our highest paid player?

My guess is (a) mansour is a replacement for nofa or (b) reports of Mbye going are true.

If a) then mansour direct replacement for nofa and Laurie won’t see a game until later in the season. If b) then I think Jimmy at fullback (someone else mentioned it too) which is a high risk however they will have Laurie to blood a rookie if It doesn’t work out, again presumably later in the season.

People complain that we will block the pathways of our youth (Talau / Kepaoa) by signing Mansour

But now some don't want to give that same pathway to Laurie (make him sit behind Mbye ?), one of Penriths best young talents
May I add the Laurie is older than both Talau and Kepaoa
If some think Talau and Kepaoa are ready to step up, then why not Laurie

 

[The-moP]

My guess is (a) mansour is a replacement for nofa or (b) reports of Mbye going are true.

I actually hope Mbye does go .. he is our highest paid player and im pretty sure for most us he doesn't make the our 17 .. !! Him leaving would free up heaps of $$ for us, unless no clubs wont him and we are forced to pay a substantial amount of his salary for a club to take him .. !!

 

[BAGNF05]

Mansour to WTs to be announced in the next few days. Source is good

Laurie included? Any idea of contract length

Yes mate, Laurie included. Not sure on the contract length. Will post on here when I find out

Interesting backline with plenty of experience (and some youth/ speed) for 2021 potentially if this does happen:

1 Laurie
2 Mansour
3 BJ Leilua
4 Roberts
5 Nofo
6 Doueihi
7 Brooks

Mbye will definitely be bench.

I’m struggling with three things.

1. Why wouldn’t the tigers discuss Tommy as an option as for a trade with JAC early on the piece when they aren’t going to play him in fist grade.

2. Would they chuck Laurie in at fullback, untested with Mbye as a reserve straight away? Surely it would be the other way around with Laurie starting on the bench and replacing May gradually.

3. Would they really take on mansour who is ageing, on a decent contract, blocking youth (including Talau) similar player to our other winger and a player who wants a longer contract, just to get a rookie a year earlier when he plays the same position as our highest paid player?

My guess is (a) mansour is a replacement for nofa or (b) reports of Mbye going are true.

If a) then mansour direct replacement for nofa and Laurie won’t see a game until later in the season. If b) then I think Jimmy at fullback (someone else mentioned it too) which is a high risk however they will have Laurie to blood a rookie if It doesn’t work out, again presumably later in the season.

People complain that we will block the pathways of our youth (Talau / Kepaoa) by signing Mansour

But now some don't want to give that same pathway to Laurie (make him sit behind Mbye ?), one of Penriths best young talents
May I add the Laurie is older than both Talau and Kepaoa
If some think Talau and Kepaoa are ready to step up, then why not Laurie

I want Laurie here ASAP, not sure he’s first grade stock but worth a crack in our current predicament.

But, if it means we have to take on another old has-been and get Ivan out of a salary cap pickle I’m not keen, I’d rather we throw the sink at Crichton and at least make Ivan pay substantially overs.

Laurie will be here eventually anyway.

 

[Cairnstigers]

Mansour to WTs to be announced in the next few days. Source is good

Laurie included? Any idea of contract length

Yes mate, Laurie included. Not sure on the contract length. Will post on here when I find out

Interesting backline with plenty of experience (and some youth/ speed) for 2021 potentially if this does happen:

1 Laurie
2 Mansour
3 BJ Leilua
4 Roberts
5 Nofo
6 Doueihi
7 Brooks

Mbye will definitely be bench.

I’m struggling with three things.

1. Why wouldn’t the tigers discuss Tommy as an option as for a trade with JAC early on the piece when they aren’t going to play him in fist grade.

2. Would they chuck Laurie in at fullback, untested with Mbye as a reserve straight away? Surely it would be the other way around with Laurie starting on the bench and replacing May gradually.

3. Would they really take on mansour who is ageing, on a decent contract, blocking youth (including Talau) similar player to our other winger and a player who wants a longer contract, just to get a rookie a year earlier when he plays the same position as our highest paid player?

My guess is (a) mansour is a replacement for nofa or (b) reports of Mbye going are true.

If a) then mansour direct replacement for nofa and Laurie won’t see a game until later in the season. If b) then I think Jimmy at fullback (someone else mentioned it too) which is a high risk however they will have Laurie to blood a rookie if It doesn’t work out, again presumably later in the season.

People complain that we will block the pathways of our youth (Talau / Kepaoa) by signing Mansour

But now some don't want to give that same pathway to Laurie (make him sit behind Mbye ?), one of Penriths best young talents
May I add the Laurie is older than both Talau and Kepaoa
If some think Talau and Kepaoa are ready to step up, then why not Laurie

I want Laurie here ASAP, not sure he’s first grade stock but worth a crack in our current predicament.

But, if it means we have to take on another old has-been and get Ivan out of a salary cap pickle I’m not keen, I’d rather we throw the sink at Crichton and at least make Ivan pay substantially overs.

Laurie will be here eventually anyway.

We still can for 2022

 

[BAGNF05]

Mansour to WTs to be announced in the next few days. Source is good

Laurie included? Any idea of contract length

Yes mate, Laurie included. Not sure on the contract length. Will post on here when I find out

Interesting backline with plenty of experience (and some youth/ speed) for 2021 potentially if this does happen:

1 Laurie
2 Mansour
3 BJ Leilua
4 Roberts
5 Nofo
6 Doueihi
7 Brooks

Mbye will definitely be bench.

I’m struggling with three things.

1. Why wouldn’t the tigers discuss Tommy as an option as for a trade with JAC early on the piece when they aren’t going to play him in fist grade.

2. Would they chuck Laurie in at fullback, untested with Mbye as a reserve straight away? Surely it would be the other way around with Laurie starting on the bench and replacing May gradually.

3. Would they really take on mansour who is ageing, on a decent contract, blocking youth (including Talau) similar player to our other winger and a player who wants a longer contract, just to get a rookie a year earlier when he plays the same position as our highest paid player?

My guess is (a) mansour is a replacement for nofa or (b) reports of Mbye going are true.

If a) then mansour direct replacement for nofa and Laurie won’t see a game until later in the season. If b) then I think Jimmy at fullback (someone else mentioned it too) which is a high risk however they will have Laurie to blood a rookie if It doesn’t work out, again presumably later in the season.

People complain that we will block the pathways of our youth (Talau / Kepaoa) by signing Mansour

But now some don't want to give that same pathway to Laurie (make him sit behind Mbye ?), one of Penriths best young talents
May I add the Laurie is older than both Talau and Kepaoa
If some think Talau and Kepaoa are ready to step up, then why not Laurie

I want Laurie here ASAP, not sure he’s first grade stock but worth a crack in our current predicament.

But, if it means we have to take on another old has-been and get Ivan out of a salary cap pickle I’m not keen, I’d rather we throw the sink at Crichton and at least make Ivan pay substantially overs.

Laurie will be here eventually anyway.

We still can for 2022

But taking Mansour probably allows Penrith to match any offer we make to Crichton, we’d be shooting ourselves in both feet.

 

[Spud_Murphy]

There’s a lot of faith being put in Jimmy the Jet but there’s a good chance he doesn’t play much footy for us.

I think you’re off the mark there. First centre picked IMO.

Definitely! I don’t think Leilua should be a walk up start though after his dismal performances last season. I would rather Talau & Roberts in the centres to start with.

Also, everyone seems to be forgetting Kepaoa in this new equation. I think he needs to be in there somewhere. If, and it’s a big if, Nofo is going and we sign Mansour in his place, then AJ has to be on the other wing, imo.

 

[avocadoontoast]

There’s a lot of faith being put in Jimmy the Jet but there’s a good chance he doesn’t play much footy for us.

I think you’re off the mark there. First centre picked IMO.

Definitely! I don’t think Leilua should be a walk up start though after his dismal performances last season. I would rather Talau & Roberts in the centres to start with.

Also, everyone seems to be forgetting Kepaoa in this new equation. I think he needs to be in there somewhere. If, and it’s a big if, Nofo is going and we sign Mansour in his place, then AJ has to be on the other wing, imo.

I’d like to see Roberts and Leilua start centre, if they’re firing they’ll be destructive. Agree re AJ.

 

[hank37w]

Its like employing a financial planner
They are there to help you get the best return on your money

As long as we don't employ Elijah's financial planner.
Some of them don't want to return your money.

 

[Spud_Murphy]

There’s a lot of faith being put in Jimmy the Jet but there’s a good chance he doesn’t play much footy for us.

I think you’re off the mark there. First centre picked IMO.

Definitely! I don’t think Leilua should be a walk up start though after his dismal performances last season. I would rather Talau & Roberts in the centres to start with.

Also, everyone seems to be forgetting Kepaoa in this new equation. I think he needs to be in there somewhere. If, and it’s a big if, Nofo is going and we sign Mansour in his place, then AJ has to be on the other wing, imo.

I’d like to see Roberts and Leilua start centre, if they’re firing they’ll be destructive. Agree re AJ.

Yeah I guess so, it will most likely be the pairing that Madge chooses first up. However, I’d give him a month to prove his worth, if he just ends up playing as stupid and pea-hearted as he did last season then boot him for Talau.

 

[851]

Mansour to WTs to be announced in the next few days. Source is good

Laurie included? Any idea of contract length

Yes mate, Laurie included. Not sure on the contract length. Will post on here when I find out

Interesting backline with plenty of experience (and some youth/ speed) for 2021 potentially if this does happen:

1 Laurie
2 Mansour
3 BJ Leilua
4 Roberts
5 Nofo
6 Doueihi
7 Brooks

Mbye will definitely be bench.

I’m struggling with three things.

1. Why wouldn’t the tigers discuss Tommy as an option as for a trade with JAC early on the piece when they aren’t going to play him in fist grade.

2. Would they chuck Laurie in at fullback, untested with Mbye as a reserve straight away? Surely it would be the other way around with Laurie starting on the bench and replacing May gradually.

3. Would they really take on mansour who is ageing, on a decent contract, blocking youth (including Talau) similar player to our other winger and a player who wants a longer contract, just to get a rookie a year earlier when he plays the same position as our highest paid player?

My guess is (a) mansour is a replacement for nofa or (b) reports of Mbye going are true.

If a) then mansour direct replacement for nofa and Laurie won’t see a game until later in the season. If b) then I think Jimmy at fullback (someone else mentioned it too) which is a high risk however they will have Laurie to blood a rookie if It doesn’t work out, again presumably later in the season.

People complain that we will block the pathways of our youth (Talau / Kepaoa) by signing Mansour

But now some don't want to give that same pathway to Laurie (make him sit behind Mbye ?), one of Penriths best young talents
May I add the Laurie is older than both Talau and Kepaoa
If some think Talau and Kepaoa are ready to step up, then why not Laurie

I want Laurie here ASAP, not sure he’s first grade stock but worth a crack in our current predicament.

But, if it means we have to take on another old has-been and get Ivan out of a salary cap pickle I’m not keen, I’d rather we throw the sink at Crichton and at least make Ivan pay substantially overs.

Laurie will be here eventually anyway.

We still can for 2022

But taking Mansour probably allows Penrith to match any offer we make to Crichton, we’d be shooting ourselves in both feet.

How, Mansour and Crichton are both off contract next year, so it won’t make a squirt of difference

 

[Elderslie_Tiger]

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/teams/tigers/wests-tigers-nrl-2021-season-preview-michael-maguire-hoping-new-additions-help-end-finals-drought/news-story/9672e8b642bf6f5aaf7983fd17914e96

 

[Cairnstigers]

Mansour to WTs to be announced in the next few days. Source is good

Laurie included? Any idea of contract length

Yes mate, Laurie included. Not sure on the contract length. Will post on here when I find out

Interesting backline with plenty of experience (and some youth/ speed) for 2021 potentially if this does happen:

1 Laurie
2 Mansour
3 BJ Leilua
4 Roberts
5 Nofo
6 Doueihi
7 Brooks

Mbye will definitely be bench.

I’m struggling with three things.

1. Why wouldn’t the tigers discuss Tommy as an option as for a trade with JAC early on the piece when they aren’t going to play him in fist grade.

2. Would they chuck Laurie in at fullback, untested with Mbye as a reserve straight away? Surely it would be the other way around with Laurie starting on the bench and replacing May gradually.

3. Would they really take on mansour who is ageing, on a decent contract, blocking youth (including Talau) similar player to our other winger and a player who wants a longer contract, just to get a rookie a year earlier when he plays the same position as our highest paid player?

My guess is (a) mansour is a replacement for nofa or (b) reports of Mbye going are true.

If a) then mansour direct replacement for nofa and Laurie won’t see a game until later in the season. If b) then I think Jimmy at fullback (someone else mentioned it too) which is a high risk however they will have Laurie to blood a rookie if It doesn’t work out, again presumably later in the season.

People complain that we will block the pathways of our youth (Talau / Kepaoa) by signing Mansour

But now some don't want to give that same pathway to Laurie (make him sit behind Mbye ?), one of Penriths best young talents
May I add the Laurie is older than both Talau and Kepaoa
If some think Talau and Kepaoa are ready to step up, then why not Laurie

I want Laurie here ASAP, not sure he’s first grade stock but worth a crack in our current predicament.

But, if it means we have to take on another old has-been and get Ivan out of a salary cap pickle I’m not keen, I’d rather we throw the sink at Crichton and at least make Ivan pay substantially overs.

Laurie will be here eventually anyway.

We still can for 2022

But taking Mansour probably allows Penrith to match any offer we make to Crichton, we’d be shooting ourselves in both feet.

Roosters and Melbourne will also be looking at Signing Crichton
And if that's the case I am sure we know how that will turn out for us
There is also Staggs available for 2022
We are probably in more need for Angus Crichton the Crichton from the Panthers

What position would Stephen Crichton play for us
Fullback or centre
For the money he will command it would need to be fullback
So where does that leave Laurie
In the halves ?
Where do that leave Brooke's and Doueihi
So many questions
But its not me that needs to answer and decide what is best for the club

 

[Cairnstigers]

Its like employing a financial planner
They are there to help you get the best return on your money

As long as we don't employ Elijah's financial planner.
Some of them don't want to return your money.

I will pay that one
Bravo ???

 

[Cairnstigers]

Mansour to WTs to be announced in the next few days. Source is good

Laurie included? Any idea of contract length

Yes mate, Laurie included. Not sure on the contract length. Will post on here when I find out

Interesting backline with plenty of experience (and some youth/ speed) for 2021 potentially if this does happen:

1 Laurie
2 Mansour
3 BJ Leilua
4 Roberts
5 Nofo
6 Doueihi
7 Brooks

Mbye will definitely be bench.

I’m struggling with three things.

1. Why wouldn’t the tigers discuss Tommy as an option as for a trade with JAC early on the piece when they aren’t going to play him in fist grade.

2. Would they chuck Laurie in at fullback, untested with Mbye as a reserve straight away? Surely it would be the other way around with Laurie starting on the bench and replacing May gradually.

3. Would they really take on mansour who is ageing, on a decent contract, blocking youth (including Talau) similar player to our other winger and a player who wants a longer contract, just to get a rookie a year earlier when he plays the same position as our highest paid player?

My guess is (a) mansour is a replacement for nofa or (b) reports of Mbye going are true.

If a) then mansour direct replacement for nofa and Laurie won’t see a game until later in the season. If b) then I think Jimmy at fullback (someone else mentioned it too) which is a high risk however they will have Laurie to blood a rookie if It doesn’t work out, again presumably later in the season.

People complain that we will block the pathways of our youth (Talau / Kepaoa) by signing Mansour

But now some don't want to give that same pathway to Laurie (make him sit behind Mbye ?), one of Penriths best young talents
May I add the Laurie is older than both Talau and Kepaoa
If some think Talau and Kepaoa are ready to step up, then why not Laurie

I want Laurie here ASAP, not sure he’s first grade stock but worth a crack in our current predicament.

But, if it means we have to take on another old has-been and get Ivan out of a salary cap pickle I’m not keen, I’d rather we throw the sink at Crichton and at least make Ivan pay substantially overs.

Laurie will be here eventually anyway.

We still can for 2022

But taking Mansour probably allows Penrith to match any offer we make to Crichton, we’d be shooting ourselves in both feet.


How, Mansour and Crichton are both off contract next year, so it won’t make a squirt of difference

So is Packer
That is Crichton money right there $$$$$$$$
Thats Angus Crichton