Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[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.

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

I think our team this year is quite a bit better than last year. I think our pack is better overall, we have some speed in the backline and I am confident AD will be great at 6.

My main concern is lack of depth at fullback and in the halves. A couple of injuries and we're in big trouble.

 

[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

I think our team this year is quite a bit better than last year. I think our pack is better overall, we have some speed in the backline and I am confident AD will be great at 6.

My main concern is lack of depth at fullback and in the halves. A couple of injuries and we're in big trouble.

Our forwards look better, hopefully Blore goes good and Joffa finds his form again. Big questions are around the spine, if they can perform we will go good. No excuses for those group of players now

 

[LeichhardtTiger]

The starting 17 never stays the same the whole season, because of injury, suspension or form.

I have made this point countless times on here. The 2005 GF team never played together during the actual For & Against Season!

The first time together was in the Brisbane final & then the St G final.

The Spine of Hodgo Benji Prince & Farah did not exist until Round 8 but was no world-beater and wasn't locked in until round 16 when they went on an 8 match Winning streak.

The young depth players may well be smokies come mid season!

 

[frullens]

The starting 17 never stays the same the whole season, because of injury, suspension or form.

I have made this point countless times on here. The 2005 GF team never played together during the actual For & Against Season!

The first time together was in the Brisbane final & then the St G final.

The Spine of Hodgo Benji Prince & Farah did not exist until Round 8 but was no world-beater and wasn't locked in until round 16 when they went on an 8 match Winning streak.

The young depth players may well be smokies come mid season!

Would loved to know how the eggshell situation has been resolved. We need both team harmony and player confidence, but also ability to pick players on form.

Storm preseason 2019, Croft was 7 and there was a 3way race for fullback, with drinkwater, then Hughes then paps at third ranking. They drop Croft just before finals, moves Hughes to 7 and paps to 1. Next year they win GF.

 

[TigerVinnie]

The starting 17 never stays the same the whole season, because of injury, suspension or form.

I have made this point countless times on here. The 2005 GF team never played together during the actual For & Against Season!

The first time together was in the Brisbane final & then the St G final.

The Spine of Hodgo Benji Prince & Farah did not exist until Round 8 but was no world-beater and wasn't locked in until round 16 when they went on an 8 match Winning streak.

The young depth players may well be smokies come mid season!

Would loved to know how the eggshell situation has been resolved. We need both team harmony and player confidence, but also ability to pick players on form.

Storm preseason 2019, Croft was 7 and there was a 3way race for fullback, with drinkwater, then Hughes then paps at third ranking. They drop Croft just before finals, moves Hughes to 7 and paps to 1. Next year they win GF.

I think it has been resolved... Benji manager has left.

 

[TheDaBoss]

Nofajet

And soon
And maybe

ChriKei 《 Chrichton and Kei )
Or DouKei 😁😁😁😁

 

[JC99]

Nofajet

And soon
And maybe

ChriKei 《 Chrichton and Kei )
Or DouKei 😁😁😁😁

DouKei 😂😂😂😂

 

[LeichhardtTiger]

Or DouKei

and if the big kid gets a run on the left edge it might be TukiDoukei

 

[mike]

The starting 17 never stays the same the whole season, because of injury, suspension or form.

I have made this point countless times on here. The 2005 GF team never played together during the actual For & Against Season!

The first time together was in the Brisbane final & then the St G final.

The Spine of Hodgo Benji Prince & Farah did not exist until Round 8 but was no world-beater and wasn't locked in until round 16 when they went on an 8 match Winning streak.

The young depth players may well be smokies come mid season!

**Would loved to know how the eggshell situation has been resolved.** We need both team harmony and player confidence, but also ability to pick players on form.

Storm preseason 2019, Croft was 7 and there was a 3way race for fullback, with drinkwater, then Hughes then paps at third ranking. They drop Croft just before finals, moves Hughes to 7 and paps to 1. Next year they win GF.

Dare say the eggshell brigade has left Concord.

 

[frullens]

The starting 17 never stays the same the whole season, because of injury, suspension or form.

I have made this point countless times on here. The 2005 GF team never played together during the actual For & Against Season!

The first time together was in the Brisbane final & then the St G final.

The Spine of Hodgo Benji Prince & Farah did not exist until Round 8 but was no world-beater and wasn't locked in until round 16 when they went on an 8 match Winning streak.

The young depth players may well be smokies come mid season!

**Would loved to know how the eggshell situation has been resolved.** We need both team harmony and player confidence, but also ability to pick players on form.

Storm preseason 2019, Croft was 7 and there was a 3way race for fullback, with drinkwater, then Hughes then paps at third ranking. They drop Croft just before finals, moves Hughes to 7 and paps to 1. Next year they win GF.

Dare say the eggshell brigade has left Concord.

Hope so

 

[Tiger5150]

As the article said severely doubt we sign Crichton. Wouldn’t even make much sense as we’d be paying Mbye big dollars still (unless he left) and we’ve got Laurie but nothing wrong with making Ivan pay a few extra bucks for him ?

**Only option would be Laurie 5:8, Doueihi centre and Crichton fullback.**... which honestly would be pretty good lol

Where would that leave Leilua and Roberts? I know Roberts has only signed for a year, I guess they are expecting him to fail or maybe they’ll punt Leilua? Anyway it’s all just speculation from some newspaper nerd.

JTJ & BJ are both on club options for 2022 so no commitment to either.

EDIT: Many have pointed this out, should read before posting.

 

[Tiger5150]

JAMES HOOPERSource: FOX SPORTS

The Roosters are pushing to have Suaalii play prior to August 1.Source: Supplied

The war between Wests Tigers and Penrith has a new chapter with the joint venture club discussing making a major play to sign off-contract young gun Stephen Crichton for 2022

Ever since Panthers coach Ivan Cleary walked out on the final two years of his Tigers contract and doubled down by blowing kisses at a fan last season, relations between the two clubs have been about as cordial as the Australian and Indian cricket teams this summer.

The Crichton contract scenario has been on-going since the end of last year when the Panthers claimed coach Cleary had a handshake agreement for the Dally M centre to remain at the foot of the mountains.



The handshake hullabaloo has since been torpedoed meaning the Wests Tigers are currently crunching the numbers with a view to making Crichton a massive offer.

Here’s where it gets interesting. The Panthers have heard the Tigers intend to make Crichton an offer to play fullback in 2022.

Cha-ching. We all know the difference between fullback money and centre money.

Where does this leave Daine Laurie, the young gun Penrith fullback the Tigers have also signed for 2022?

The Tigers have discussed a plan where Laurie goes to five-eighth, Adam Doueihi goes into the centres and Crichton becomes fullback.

The reality is Panthers local junior Crichton is probably a snow flake’s chance in hell to want to leave his mates and his junior club out west.

Bennett won't coach Maroons in 2021

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But what the Tigers offer will do is make the Panthers sharpen their pencil even more in relation to Crichton’s new contract.

The other silver lining may be the Panthers entertain releasing Laurie to join the Concord club this season.

However it shakes out, there’ll be no shortage of fireworks when the Tigers host Penrith at Leichhardt Oval in round 13 and then vice versa at Panthers Stadium in round 25.

The Panthers remain confident of retaining of NSW State of Origin squad trio Crichton, Isaah Yeo and Jarome Luai before the start of the season.



Now that's what I'm talking about
Kiss that Ivan

The real issue in this article is the Roosters pushing to make Suaali eligible for the NRL. Who would have thought? This is a big d to make for the NRL as it is potentially precedent setting.

I like bashing Roosters as much as the next guy, but having a blanket rule of no footy until a certain age is ridiculous. Massive difference between a prop or a winger etc etc. I heard a podcast talking about this and they interviewed Jordan Rankin who is the youngest ever to play NRL and he spoke convincingly of how underprepared he was physically and mentally and what damage it did. The difference between Jordan Rankin (even at his peak) and Suaali right now is immense. Suaali is massive compared to Rankin.

 

[Tiger5150]

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.

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[Masterton]

they interviewed Jordan Rankin who is the youngest ever to play NRL and he spoke convincingly of how underprepared he was physically and **mentally** and what damage it did

So, how can you measure how mentally prepared Suaalii is?

Also, he only has to wait til August. I reckon he'll survive.

 

[Tiger5150]

they interviewed Jordan Rankin who is the youngest ever to play NRL and he spoke convincingly of how underprepared he was physically and **mentally** and what damage it did

So, how can you measure how mentally prepared Suaalii is?

Also, he only has to wait til August. I reckon he'll survive.

I cant obviously but he and his family would have to trust the people around him. Based on the way his early career has been managed, it doesnt appear that there is a lack of self confidence or self belief.

 

[jadtiger]

The starting 17 never stays the same the whole season, because of injury, suspension or form.

I have made this point countless times on here. The 2005 GF team never played together during the actual For & Against Season!

The first time together was in the Brisbane final & then the St G final.

The Spine of Hodgo Benji Prince & Farah did not exist until Round 8 but was no world-beater and wasn't locked in until round 16 when they went on an 8 match Winning streak.

The young depth players may well be smokies come mid season!

**Would loved to know how the eggshell situation has been resolved.** We need both team harmony and player confidence, but also ability to pick players on form.

Storm preseason 2019, Croft was 7 and there was a 3way race for fullback, with drinkwater, then Hughes then paps at third ranking. They drop Croft just before finals, moves Hughes to 7 and paps to 1. Next year they win GF.

Dare say the eggshell brigade has left Concord.

Mother hen left complaining and squacking about how unfair it was a while ago and is still looking for a place where she will be happy

 

[sleeve]

If we get Critchon it would be a pleasent surprise.With Tamou,Blore,Cini,and Laurie coming it would feel like home.Hope these guys give us some wraps,as i'm sure they all talk.If we miss out,at least we gave it our best shot.

 

[Speed2burn]

Critta is a proper athlete , was offered a scholarship in America to play basketball but turned it down for league here.

I know he’s young and Ellis was a thing at our club, but I think he would be the best signing in the clubs history if we somehow get him

 

[BAGNF05]

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

They’re missing tackles on everybody not just Tannous, I got a good laugh out of it anyway.

 

[BAGNF05]

As the article said severely doubt we sign Crichton. Wouldn’t even make much sense as we’d be paying Mbye big dollars still (unless he left) and we’ve got Laurie but nothing wrong with making Ivan pay a few extra bucks for him ?

**Only option would be Laurie 5:8, Doueihi centre and Crichton fullback.**... which honestly would be pretty good lol

Where would that leave Leilua and Roberts? I know Roberts has only signed for a year, I guess they are expecting him to fail or maybe they’ll punt Leilua? Anyway it’s all just speculation from some newspaper nerd.

I don’t see Joey being around next year even if he does okay, he’ll be 30 years old and we’ve got lots of young centres. Think they’ll prioritise the youth over him.

The option for Joey next year is in the clubs favour. You watch him have a career year in 21.

Doubt he’s that smart TBH