Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[WestsJuniors]

Is Michael Tannous a Half or a Hooker...?

Schoolboy Cup Highlights

https://youtu.be/Am8FYKjl3Pc

Hard not to get excited about this fella. Lightning acceleration, a good step and cut out pass.

The defence in that clip is atrocious bordering on comical.

...is what every boomer says when watching schoolboy highlights. If you only watched NRL highlights and never the game, the defence would look awful too.

I remember reading the same comments on Angus Crichton and Cam Murray's highlights - maybe they didn't just look good cause of bad defence when they ended up playing Origin 2 years out of school

lollll the best well said...

 

[WestsJuniors]

Is Michael Tannous a Half or a Hooker...?

Schoolboy Cup Highlights

https://youtu.be/Am8FYKjl3Pc

i also noticed a few Tigers juniors in the opposition teams Holy Cross and Westfields, hope they can tackle in future they are the ones missing them

 

[Russell]

Reliable poster on the bulldogs forum has said momirovski has signed/ or is close to signing with bulldogs. Anyone here heard anything else?

Trust me, he’s not going anywhere

I hope you are right. Easily one of our best players.

I believe he will play plenty of 1st grade this year. And agree. I don’t get why he has so many critics

It's not that he has critics. A lot of us see a slow technically very good centre. People on here overstate how good he is. I want him to stay but surely he won't be the first picked option in the centres or if he is given a go there I fully expect Roberts and BJ or even Talau to get his spot at some point.

He is an average player. I've seen people state Madge has guaranteed him a spot and that he is potentially the captain. This is guy who hasn't at any point proven he is anything more than a fringe first grader.

I reckon as a squad member he is a great option or as a moneyball player where you stack other positions in the team he is a great option. We have BJ, Roberts and Talau all vying for a centre spot. I wouldn't pick Momo ahead of any of them assuming those guys are available.

He's faster than Dooey, scores at a better rate than any of our other centre candidates, kicks goals, tackles well and has played in two premiership winning teams. Wish we had a few more average players like him.



To me if BJ & Roberts are anywhere near there best, they will be the centres. They have a far higher ceiling than Momo, who I also agree is just an average first grader. Momo should also never be considered for the wing, as he is far too slow (Didn't Klemmer run him down vs the Knights at Campbelltown?).

Keyword “if”

Momo has already proven he has what it takes to be a strike centre for us as evident in 2019. BJ was terrible last year and while I hold high hopes for roberts, hasn’t proven anything just yet

Madge DOES rate him. Hence why he extended him for a further 2 years.

He is not and never will be a strike centre.


You’re right. A strike centre would have a strike rate of 14 tries in 19 games or something like that.

Owned!!!!!

Robert Jennings - strike winger?

No bite, Avo.

 

[jrtiger]

Hi tiger o5

I aaid 3 year contract not 3 days.
All info i given correct mate .
Very true all talk bs until pen to paper.
Very much a tiger supporter and unless panthers come up with a lot of money next few days still claiming we are fav for his signature and announcement next week looming.

hope you're right brother. would be arguably our biggest ever signing. don't see him leaving Mounty County but once again money talks

 

[tony soprano]

James hooper article old news told u a month ago he was coming to WT....

Some facts wrong surprise fullback postion has already been offered by our . coach. Our offer so far better than penrith dogs or roosters. We are very likely to have confirmation next week.

Three reasons why we get his signature better money fullback offer and our location .

Fingers crossed mate keep us updated

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Hope Crighton signing is right, game changer if true.

 

[tiger05premier]

Hi tiger o5

I aaid 3 year contract not 3 days.
All info i given correct mate .
Very true all talk bs until pen to paper.
Very much a tiger supporter and unless panthers come up with a lot of money next few days still claiming we are fav for his signature and announcement next week looming.

Thanks mate

Yes I realise you said 3 year contract I was saying you said the announcement that he has signed with the tigers would be made in 3 days but it never happened

Would be amazing if we stole him of Panthers

Thanks for the reply and let's hope you are right

Madge Hartigan and co are really doing a wonderful job

 

[Speed2burn]

Is Michael Tannous a Half or a Hooker...?

Schoolboy Cup Highlights

https://youtu.be/Am8FYKjl3Pc

Hard not to get excited about this fella. Lightning acceleration, a good step and cut out pass.

The defence in that clip is atrocious bordering on comical.

...is what every boomer says when watching schoolboy highlights. If you only watched NRL highlights and never the game, the defence would look awful too.

I remember reading the the same comments on Angus Crichton and Cam Murray's highlights - maybe they didn't just look good cause of bad defence when they ended gup playing Origin 2 years out of school

Are you really comparing schoolboys defense to NRL?

By the way there’s been plenty of kids that have looked like Joey Johns and Greg Inglis at school footy only to end up playing bush footy in Wagga Wagga.

But yes can only play whats infront of you.

 

[bigsiro]

Hope Crighton signing is right, game changer if true.

Bloody oath.

If we add McInnes and Crichton it would arguably be the greatest off season we have ever had.

Management would be lauded.

 

[JC99]

4 years for Nofa lol.

Well, at least its comforting that in a dynamic and changing world, the Wests Tigers still do Wests Tigers things.


He has just turned 27 - he should be at his peak over the next 3 years - depending on the coin i don't see much downside.

Trouble is he's here for 5 years.


True - but he will only be 31 at the end of 2025 season. Probably still get a season or 2 contract at a reduced rate in the NRL or a nice pension in ESL. Some on here wanted to sign Mansour who is already 30.

He’ll be 32 in 2025. He’s turning 28 in May so in 2025 come May he’ll be 32. It’s old for a winger but it’s not too bad as long as he’s not on huge dollars at that point. Guess it’s the sacrifice to keep him around for his prime which is another 2-3 years hopefully.

He is turning 28 in November - not sure where you are getting May from.

He will still be 31 when the 2025 season is over.

Yup, realised I read the wrong date and explained that earlier lol. My bad

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Hope Crighton signing is right, game changer if true.

Bloody oath.

If we add McInnes and Crichton it would arguably be the greatest off season we have ever had.

Management would be lauded.

Stephen Crighton and one of Brandon Smith or McInnes who could go to lock when Liddle or Simpkins comes on would be awesome

 

[JC99]

Hope Crighton signing is right, game changer if true.

Bloody oath.

If we add McInnes and Crichton it would arguably be the greatest off season we have ever had.

Management would be lauded.

Even just one of the two would be our best off season ever by a long way

 

[bigsiro]

Hope Crighton signing is right, game changer if true.

Bloody oath.

If we add McInnes and Crichton it would arguably be the greatest off season we have ever had.

Management would be lauded.

Stephen Crighton and one of Brandon Smith or McInnes who could go to lock when Liddle or Simpkins comes on would be awesome

Yup re Brandon Smith.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

being able to push twal in to front row rotation would be a big plus if we had B Smith or McInnes. Both know Madge so if they did come here they would know what to expect I guess

 

[avocadoontoast]

Hope Crighton signing is right, game changer if true.

Bloody oath.

If we add McInnes and Crichton it would arguably be the greatest off season we have ever had.

Management would be lauded.

Even just one of the two would be our best off season ever by a long way

It's already been the best offseason recruitment wise for a number of years. If we added someone like Stephen Crichton it would be unbelievable.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Hope Crighton signing is right, game changer if true.

Bloody oath.

If we add McInnes and Crichton it would arguably be the greatest off season we have ever had.

Management would be lauded.

Even just one of the two would be our best off season ever by a long way

It's already been the best offseason recruitment wise for a number of years. If we added someone like Stephen Crichton it would be unbelievable.

Getting his brother Angus would be the icing on the cake. The only thing better would be the best off season ever.

 

[mike]

I see that Jarred Mullen has signed with the Sunshine Coast as a starting point for a NRL comeback.

Should we consider him a a cheap backup half option.

**Has a nose for finding the line**

Or a nose for finding.... nah too easy.

 

[frullens]

If we add Crichton and a McInnes at lock, then what a squad.

What's this strange thing called D.E.P.T.H?
I've never experienced it before...

Having good players in reserves, fighting for a spot, is a good thing for the team. The starting 17 never stays the same the whole season, because of injury, suspension or form. The yong players will get their chance, just need to take it with both hands when they do.

 

[JC99]

Hope Crighton signing is right, game changer if true.

Bloody oath.

If we add McInnes and Crichton it would arguably be the greatest off season we have ever had.

Management would be lauded.

Even just one of the two would be our best off season ever by a long way

It's already been the best offseason recruitment wise for a number of years. If we added someone like Stephen Crichton it would be unbelievable.

They’ve worked pretty well, although there’s a few guys who will need to prove themselves on the field first. They’re doing smart business though and improving the team which is a whole lot better than most years

 

[Speed2burn]

Reliable poster on the bulldogs forum has said momirovski has signed/ or is close to signing with bulldogs. Anyone here heard anything else?

Trust me, he’s not going anywhere

I hope you are right. Easily one of our best players.

I believe he will play plenty of 1st grade this year. And agree. I don’t get why he has so many critics

It's not that he has critics. A lot of us see a slow technically very good centre. People on here overstate how good he is. I want him to stay but surely he won't be the first picked option in the centres or if he is given a go there I fully expect Roberts and BJ or even Talau to get his spot at some point.

He is an average player. I've seen people state Madge has guaranteed him a spot and that he is potentially the captain. This is guy who hasn't at any point proven he is anything more than a fringe first grader.

I reckon as a squad member he is a great option or as a moneyball player where you stack other positions in the team he is a great option. We have BJ, Roberts and Talau all vying for a centre spot. I wouldn't pick Momo ahead of any of them assuming those guys are available.

He's faster than Dooey, scores at a better rate than any of our other centre candidates, kicks goals, tackles well and has played in two premiership winning teams. Wish we had a few more average players like him.



To me if BJ & Roberts are anywhere near there best, they will be the centres. They have a far higher ceiling than Momo, who I also agree is just an average first grader. Momo should also never be considered for the wing, as he is far too slow (Didn't Klemmer run him down vs the Knights at Campbelltown?).

Keyword “if”

Momo has already proven he has what it takes to be a strike centre for us as evident in 2019. BJ was terrible last year and while I hold high hopes for roberts, hasn’t proven anything just yet

Madge DOES rate him. Hence why he extended him for a further 2 years.

He is not and never will be a strike centre.


You’re right. A strike centre would have a strike rate of 14 tries in 19 games or something like that.

How did I miss this...gold ?