Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[southerntiger]

Tuki Simpkins is a young backrower 6ft 4in and 105 kgs. I believe that he is almost 20 years old.

Turned 19 in late December.

 

[DGilly]

Why was he released by the Cowboys?

 

[southerntiger]

Why was he released by the Cowboys?

Looks like a player swap. They have signed Bradley

https://twitter.com/weststigers/status/1346232906763489280?s=21

 

[cochise]

Anyone know who has picked up Bradley?

Cowboys

 

[cochise]

Breaking:

Wests Tigers sign Tukimihia Simpkins

Wests Tigers have today confirmed the signing of promising young forward Tukimihia Simpkins, effective immediately, after he was granted a release from the final year of his contract with the North Queensland Cowboys.

“Tuki” Simpkins has signed a three-year contract with the club that will see him feature in Wests Tigers colours until at least the end of the 2023 NRL season.


In addition to the signing of Simpkins, Wests Tigers have confirmed that Kane Bradley has been released from the final year of his contract to join another club.

Standing at 192cm and topping the scales at 105kg, the 19-year-old edge forward is viewed as a rising prospect in rugby league having transitioning from rugby union in Rotorua. Simpkins was initially spotted at the 2016 New Zealand U/15 Rugby League National Championships and has spent the last 12 months in the North Queensland system.

Wests Tigers General Manager – Football Adam Hartigan expressed his delight to secure Simpkins on a long-term contract.

“Tuki is clearly an exceptional talent and we’re very excited to see him play his football in a Wests Tigers jersey moving forward,” Hartigan said.

“Tuki will add a lot to our forward pack over the coming years, and adds to the already talented young squad we’re building for the future of Wests Tigers.”

Wests Tigers CEO Justin Pascoe welcomed Simpkins to the club and thanked Bradley for his service over the past two years.

“On behalf of all at Wests Tigers, I’d like to welcome Tuki to the club and say how pleased we are to have secured his services long-term,” Pascoe said.

“As a club, we’re all looking forward to watching him take next steps in his development in a Wests Tigers jersey.

“I’d also like to thank Kane for his efforts since joining Wests Tigers in 2019,” Pascoe said. “He is a fine young man, and we wish him all the best in the next steps of his career.”

Simpkins will join his new Wests Tigers teammates when training resumes on Thursday.

Cowboys will be spewing.

Except that they released him in swap for Bradley.

 

[JC99]

Breaking:

Wests Tigers sign Tukimihia Simpkins

Wests Tigers have today confirmed the signing of promising young forward Tukimihia Simpkins, effective immediately, after he was granted a release from the final year of his contract with the North Queensland Cowboys.

“Tuki” Simpkins has signed a three-year contract with the club that will see him feature in Wests Tigers colours until at least the end of the 2023 NRL season.


In addition to the signing of Simpkins, Wests Tigers have confirmed that Kane Bradley has been released from the final year of his contract to join another club.

Standing at 192cm and topping the scales at 105kg, the 19-year-old edge forward is viewed as a rising prospect in rugby league having transitioning from rugby union in Rotorua. Simpkins was initially spotted at the 2016 New Zealand U/15 Rugby League National Championships and has spent the last 12 months in the North Queensland system.

Wests Tigers General Manager – Football Adam Hartigan expressed his delight to secure Simpkins on a long-term contract.

“Tuki is clearly an exceptional talent and we’re very excited to see him play his football in a Wests Tigers jersey moving forward,” Hartigan said.

“Tuki will add a lot to our forward pack over the coming years, and adds to the already talented young squad we’re building for the future of Wests Tigers.”

Wests Tigers CEO Justin Pascoe welcomed Simpkins to the club and thanked Bradley for his service over the past two years.

“On behalf of all at Wests Tigers, I’d like to welcome Tuki to the club and say how pleased we are to have secured his services long-term,” Pascoe said.

“As a club, we’re all looking forward to watching him take next steps in his development in a Wests Tigers jersey.

“I’d also like to thank Kane for his efforts since joining Wests Tigers in 2019,” Pascoe said. “He is a fine young man, and we wish him all the best in the next steps of his career.”

Simpkins will join his new Wests Tigers teammates when training resumes on Thursday.

Cowboys will be spewing.

Except that they released him in swap for Bradley.

I’d still be spewing if I’m a cowboys fan. Bradley never stood out to me.

 

[cochise]

Breaking:

Wests Tigers sign Tukimihia Simpkins

Wests Tigers have today confirmed the signing of promising young forward Tukimihia Simpkins, effective immediately, after he was granted a release from the final year of his contract with the North Queensland Cowboys.

“Tuki” Simpkins has signed a three-year contract with the club that will see him feature in Wests Tigers colours until at least the end of the 2023 NRL season.


In addition to the signing of Simpkins, Wests Tigers have confirmed that Kane Bradley has been released from the final year of his contract to join another club.

Standing at 192cm and topping the scales at 105kg, the 19-year-old edge forward is viewed as a rising prospect in rugby league having transitioning from rugby union in Rotorua. Simpkins was initially spotted at the 2016 New Zealand U/15 Rugby League National Championships and has spent the last 12 months in the North Queensland system.

Wests Tigers General Manager – Football Adam Hartigan expressed his delight to secure Simpkins on a long-term contract.

“Tuki is clearly an exceptional talent and we’re very excited to see him play his football in a Wests Tigers jersey moving forward,” Hartigan said.

“Tuki will add a lot to our forward pack over the coming years, and adds to the already talented young squad we’re building for the future of Wests Tigers.”

Wests Tigers CEO Justin Pascoe welcomed Simpkins to the club and thanked Bradley for his service over the past two years.

“On behalf of all at Wests Tigers, I’d like to welcome Tuki to the club and say how pleased we are to have secured his services long-term,” Pascoe said.

“As a club, we’re all looking forward to watching him take next steps in his development in a Wests Tigers jersey.

“I’d also like to thank Kane for his efforts since joining Wests Tigers in 2019,” Pascoe said. “He is a fine young man, and we wish him all the best in the next steps of his career.”

Simpkins will join his new Wests Tigers teammates when training resumes on Thursday.

Cowboys will be spewing.

Except that they released him in swap for Bradley.

I’d still be spewing if I’m a cowboys fan. Bradley never stood out to me.

Yeah, I was more talking about the Cowboys admin being spewing, hard to be spewing when you released him.

I would guess he signed for us long term and we then negotiated a swap to get him for 2021. Cowboys probably didn't see the value in keeping him if he was only there for one more year.

Does anyone know what his contract status was at the Cowboys?

 

[JC99]

Breaking:

Wests Tigers sign Tukimihia Simpkins

Wests Tigers have today confirmed the signing of promising young forward Tukimihia Simpkins, effective immediately, after he was granted a release from the final year of his contract with the North Queensland Cowboys.

“Tuki” Simpkins has signed a three-year contract with the club that will see him feature in Wests Tigers colours until at least the end of the 2023 NRL season.


In addition to the signing of Simpkins, Wests Tigers have confirmed that Kane Bradley has been released from the final year of his contract to join another club.

Standing at 192cm and topping the scales at 105kg, the 19-year-old edge forward is viewed as a rising prospect in rugby league having transitioning from rugby union in Rotorua. Simpkins was initially spotted at the 2016 New Zealand U/15 Rugby League National Championships and has spent the last 12 months in the North Queensland system.

Wests Tigers General Manager – Football Adam Hartigan expressed his delight to secure Simpkins on a long-term contract.

“Tuki is clearly an exceptional talent and we’re very excited to see him play his football in a Wests Tigers jersey moving forward,” Hartigan said.

“Tuki will add a lot to our forward pack over the coming years, and adds to the already talented young squad we’re building for the future of Wests Tigers.”

Wests Tigers CEO Justin Pascoe welcomed Simpkins to the club and thanked Bradley for his service over the past two years.

“On behalf of all at Wests Tigers, I’d like to welcome Tuki to the club and say how pleased we are to have secured his services long-term,” Pascoe said.

“As a club, we’re all looking forward to watching him take next steps in his development in a Wests Tigers jersey.

“I’d also like to thank Kane for his efforts since joining Wests Tigers in 2019,” Pascoe said. “He is a fine young man, and we wish him all the best in the next steps of his career.”

Simpkins will join his new Wests Tigers teammates when training resumes on Thursday.

Cowboys will be spewing.

Except that they released him in swap for Bradley.

I’d still be spewing if I’m a cowboys fan. Bradley never stood out to me.

Yeah, I was more talking about the Cowboys admin being spewing, hard to be spewing when you released him.

I would guess he signed for us long term and we then negotiated a swap to get him for 2021. Cowboys probably didn't see the value in keeping him if he was only there for one more year.

Does anyone know what his contract status was at the Cowboys?

I’d say your right. He was contracted for 2021 at cowboys but that’s it. Same for Bradley with us so an early swap makes a lot of sense

 

[mike]

Anyone know who has picked up Bradley?

Cowboys, it was a swap deal.

 

[cochise]

Breaking:

Wests Tigers sign Tukimihia Simpkins

Wests Tigers have today confirmed the signing of promising young forward Tukimihia Simpkins, effective immediately, after he was granted a release from the final year of his contract with the North Queensland Cowboys.

“Tuki” Simpkins has signed a three-year contract with the club that will see him feature in Wests Tigers colours until at least the end of the 2023 NRL season.


In addition to the signing of Simpkins, Wests Tigers have confirmed that Kane Bradley has been released from the final year of his contract to join another club.

Standing at 192cm and topping the scales at 105kg, the 19-year-old edge forward is viewed as a rising prospect in rugby league having transitioning from rugby union in Rotorua. Simpkins was initially spotted at the 2016 New Zealand U/15 Rugby League National Championships and has spent the last 12 months in the North Queensland system.

Wests Tigers General Manager – Football Adam Hartigan expressed his delight to secure Simpkins on a long-term contract.

“Tuki is clearly an exceptional talent and we’re very excited to see him play his football in a Wests Tigers jersey moving forward,” Hartigan said.

“Tuki will add a lot to our forward pack over the coming years, and adds to the already talented young squad we’re building for the future of Wests Tigers.”

Wests Tigers CEO Justin Pascoe welcomed Simpkins to the club and thanked Bradley for his service over the past two years.

“On behalf of all at Wests Tigers, I’d like to welcome Tuki to the club and say how pleased we are to have secured his services long-term,” Pascoe said.

“As a club, we’re all looking forward to watching him take next steps in his development in a Wests Tigers jersey.

“I’d also like to thank Kane for his efforts since joining Wests Tigers in 2019,” Pascoe said. “He is a fine young man, and we wish him all the best in the next steps of his career.”

Simpkins will join his new Wests Tigers teammates when training resumes on Thursday.

Cowboys will be spewing.

Except that they released him in swap for Bradley.

I’d still be spewing if I’m a cowboys fan. Bradley never stood out to me.

Yeah, I was more talking about the Cowboys admin being spewing, hard to be spewing when you released him.

I would guess he signed for us long term and we then negotiated a swap to get him for 2021. Cowboys probably didn't see the value in keeping him if he was only there for one more year.

Does anyone know what his contract status was at the Cowboys?

I’d say your right. He was contracted for 2021 at cowboys but that’s it. Same for Bradley with us so an early swap makes a lot of sense

Yeah sounds spot on to me, we definitely came out in front on this deal.

 

[AdelaideTiger]

Breaking:

Wests Tigers sign Tukimihia Simpkins

Wests Tigers have today confirmed the signing of promising young forward Tukimihia Simpkins, effective immediately, after he was granted a release from the final year of his contract with the North Queensland Cowboys.

“Tuki” Simpkins has signed a three-year contract with the club that will see him feature in Wests Tigers colours until at least the end of the 2023 NRL season.


In addition to the signing of Simpkins, Wests Tigers have confirmed that Kane Bradley has been released from the final year of his contract to join another club.

Standing at 192cm and topping the scales at 105kg, the 19-year-old edge forward is viewed as a rising prospect in rugby league having transitioning from rugby union in Rotorua. Simpkins was initially spotted at the 2016 New Zealand U/15 Rugby League National Championships and has spent the last 12 months in the North Queensland system.

Wests Tigers General Manager – Football Adam Hartigan expressed his delight to secure Simpkins on a long-term contract.

“Tuki is clearly an exceptional talent and we’re very excited to see him play his football in a Wests Tigers jersey moving forward,” Hartigan said.

“Tuki will add a lot to our forward pack over the coming years, and adds to the already talented young squad we’re building for the future of Wests Tigers.”

Wests Tigers CEO Justin Pascoe welcomed Simpkins to the club and thanked Bradley for his service over the past two years.

“On behalf of all at Wests Tigers, I’d like to welcome Tuki to the club and say how pleased we are to have secured his services long-term,” Pascoe said.

“As a club, we’re all looking forward to watching him take next steps in his development in a Wests Tigers jersey.

“I’d also like to thank Kane for his efforts since joining Wests Tigers in 2019,” Pascoe said. “He is a fine young man, and we wish him all the best in the next steps of his career.”

Simpkins will join his new Wests Tigers teammates when training resumes on Thursday.

Cowboys will be spewing.

Except that they released him in swap for Bradley.

I’d still be spewing if I’m a cowboys fan. Bradley never stood out to me.

Yeah, I was more talking about the Cowboys admin being spewing, hard to be spewing when you released him.

I would guess he signed for us long term and we then negotiated a swap to get him for 2021. Cowboys probably didn't see the value in keeping him if he was only there for one more year.

Does anyone know what his contract status was at the Cowboys?

I’d say your right. He was contracted for 2021 at cowboys but that’s it. Same for Bradley with us so an early swap makes a lot of sense

Yeah sounds spot on to me, we definitely came out in front on this deal.

Hence why you'd think the Cows wouldn't be too happy.

 

[Newtown]

These swap deals have been good for Wests Tigers. Thank you Wests Tigers administration.

 

[cochise]

Breaking:

Wests Tigers sign Tukimihia Simpkins

Wests Tigers have today confirmed the signing of promising young forward Tukimihia Simpkins, effective immediately, after he was granted a release from the final year of his contract with the North Queensland Cowboys.

“Tuki” Simpkins has signed a three-year contract with the club that will see him feature in Wests Tigers colours until at least the end of the 2023 NRL season.


In addition to the signing of Simpkins, Wests Tigers have confirmed that Kane Bradley has been released from the final year of his contract to join another club.

Standing at 192cm and topping the scales at 105kg, the 19-year-old edge forward is viewed as a rising prospect in rugby league having transitioning from rugby union in Rotorua. Simpkins was initially spotted at the 2016 New Zealand U/15 Rugby League National Championships and has spent the last 12 months in the North Queensland system.

Wests Tigers General Manager – Football Adam Hartigan expressed his delight to secure Simpkins on a long-term contract.

“Tuki is clearly an exceptional talent and we’re very excited to see him play his football in a Wests Tigers jersey moving forward,” Hartigan said.

“Tuki will add a lot to our forward pack over the coming years, and adds to the already talented young squad we’re building for the future of Wests Tigers.”

Wests Tigers CEO Justin Pascoe welcomed Simpkins to the club and thanked Bradley for his service over the past two years.

“On behalf of all at Wests Tigers, I’d like to welcome Tuki to the club and say how pleased we are to have secured his services long-term,” Pascoe said.

“As a club, we’re all looking forward to watching him take next steps in his development in a Wests Tigers jersey.

“I’d also like to thank Kane for his efforts since joining Wests Tigers in 2019,” Pascoe said. “He is a fine young man, and we wish him all the best in the next steps of his career.”

Simpkins will join his new Wests Tigers teammates when training resumes on Thursday.

Cowboys will be spewing.

Except that they released him in swap for Bradley.

I’d still be spewing if I’m a cowboys fan. Bradley never stood out to me.

Yeah, I was more talking about the Cowboys admin being spewing, hard to be spewing when you released him.

I would guess he signed for us long term and we then negotiated a swap to get him for 2021. Cowboys probably didn't see the value in keeping him if he was only there for one more year.

Does anyone know what his contract status was at the Cowboys?

I’d say your right. He was contracted for 2021 at cowboys but that’s it. Same for Bradley with us so an early swap makes a lot of sense

Yeah sounds spot on to me, we definitely came out in front on this deal.

Hence why you'd think the Cows wouldn't be too happy.

They released him so lost all right to complain, unless he was pulling a Matterson or Aloiai they have nothing to be unhappy about.

 

[Tigerlily]

Wow!!! What a brilliant way to start the year well done WTHQ absolutely love your work and welcome to the club young Tuki (one of the players I had on my wish list).

Now if they manage to add Jordan Riki to that I’d be a very happy woman.

 

[JC99]

Brings our 2022 squad to 19, not including the club options and player options

 

[BAGNF05]

Breaking:

Wests Tigers sign Tukimihia Simpkins

Wests Tigers have today confirmed the signing of promising young forward Tukimihia Simpkins, effective immediately, after he was granted a release from the final year of his contract with the North Queensland Cowboys.

“Tuki” Simpkins has signed a three-year contract with the club that will see him feature in Wests Tigers colours until at least the end of the 2023 NRL season.


In addition to the signing of Simpkins, Wests Tigers have confirmed that Kane Bradley has been released from the final year of his contract to join another club.

Standing at 192cm and topping the scales at 105kg, the 19-year-old edge forward is viewed as a rising prospect in rugby league having transitioning from rugby union in Rotorua. Simpkins was initially spotted at the 2016 New Zealand U/15 Rugby League National Championships and has spent the last 12 months in the North Queensland system.

Wests Tigers General Manager – Football Adam Hartigan expressed his delight to secure Simpkins on a long-term contract.

“Tuki is clearly an exceptional talent and we’re very excited to see him play his football in a Wests Tigers jersey moving forward,” Hartigan said.

“Tuki will add a lot to our forward pack over the coming years, and adds to the already talented young squad we’re building for the future of Wests Tigers.”

Wests Tigers CEO Justin Pascoe welcomed Simpkins to the club and thanked Bradley for his service over the past two years.

“On behalf of all at Wests Tigers, I’d like to welcome Tuki to the club and say how pleased we are to have secured his services long-term,” Pascoe said.

“As a club, we’re all looking forward to watching him take next steps in his development in a Wests Tigers jersey.

“I’d also like to thank Kane for his efforts since joining Wests Tigers in 2019,” Pascoe said. “He is a fine young man, and we wish him all the best in the next steps of his career.”

Simpkins will join his new Wests Tigers teammates when training resumes on Thursday.

Cowboys will be spewing.

Except that they released him in swap for Bradley.

I’d still be spewing if I’m a cowboys fan. Bradley never stood out to me.

Yeah, I was more talking about the Cowboys admin being spewing, hard to be spewing when you released him.

I would guess he signed for us long term and we then negotiated a swap to get him for 2021. Cowboys probably didn't see the value in keeping him if he was only there for one more year.

Does anyone know what his contract status was at the Cowboys?

I’d say your right. He was contracted for 2021 at cowboys but that’s it. Same for Bradley with us so an early swap makes a lot of sense

Yeah sounds spot on to me, we definitely came out in front on this deal.

Doubt we’ll know this for 2-3 years with any certainty

 

[supercoach]

If slime settle for mansour will we get Laurie early


That doesnt make sense to me. Can you elaborate on that logic?

I thought it made sense. If Eels get Mansour, it means Panthers get him off their books. Isn't that what the Panthers want? What do they care who takes him.

It makes sense that Penrith want to get Mansour off their books, but how does it makes sense that it leads to the release of Laurie. If anything it would make sense that they hang onto him. If Mansour leaves they would be short a quality outside back. Makes no sense to let another one go, particularly when Laurie is on a Devt contract and provides depth without impacting the cap.

So if either we take Mansour or Eels do (or another team other than Panthers) , will they still be interested in releasing Laurie? Maybe for a Cini swap it seems?

It makes sense of the Panthers offer us the early release of Laurie as motivation to take Mansour off their books, but to me makes no sense to let Laurie go if Parra take him.

Yeah everything you've said there makes sense.

I have read it several times (here and in the speculative media) that if Wests Tigers take Mansour then Panthers may also release Laurie, but I don't understand why. The reasoning doesn't make sense to me, for exactly the reasons you've stated above.

Because Penrith REALLY want to get rid of Mansour from the books and are using the Laurie early as bait. If Parra or anyone else take him, the bait is not necessary.


Hopefully Panthers lose Crichton, or at least another club puts a massive public offer to him and they think they might lose him, maybe then they'll let Laurie go to make some more room. But even then, probably not, as he's on a development contract with them, so I don't think he's even under their salary cap.

The reason that Panthers want to get Mansour off the books is to keep Crichton.

Mansour and Crichton are off contract at the same time...

They won’t be re-signing Mansour regardless so don’t see how that effects their efforts to retain Crichton...they could upgrade 2021 but they will still need to throw a fair bit at him from 2022 onwards

I guess it means they can upgrade his current contract and extend it

 

[bleedorange]

Tuki’s a great signing for the Tigers lessssgo 👌

 

[balmain boy]

I know nothing about Simpkins other than he comes very highly rated. Some of the young talent on the books now certainly does get you excited.

Am I right in thinking that with Bradley now gone we still have 3 spots to fill?

Club website indicates we have 28 in our top 30 unless I miscounted

https://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2020/11/05/wests-tigers-2021-nrl-squad/

You've miscounted. Laurie is not til 22, at this stage.

 

[bathursttiger1]

I thought that the Cowboys might be a bit gun shy about taking one of our players after Esan Marstars.