Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[ElleryHanley]

If we get Laurie and he can make that fullback spot his then we are looking good. Mbye off the bench gives us cover all over the park. Simpkins is missing out but will he really be ready at 19.

Mbye off the bench balances the whole squad...

He can cover
1
3
4
6
7
9

He is not great at any of them, but he is a near perfect utility at 14.

 

[tigerballs]

If we get Laurie and he can make that fullback spot his then we are looking good. Mbye off the bench gives us cover all over the park. Simpkins is missing out but will he really be ready at 19.

Mbye off the bench balances the whole squad...

He can cover
1
3
4
6
7
9

He is not great at any of them, but he is a near perfect utility at 14.

Mate, you should see Mbye at training. Maybe he always trains like this, maybe he's finally injury free but he looks like he's desperate for a starting job. He is flying.

 

[walter]

All I here is hope we get daine Laurie seen this kid a fair bit in the juniors the kids got ability but he’s not the saviour

 

[tigerap]

Full article re DL possibly being released to the Tigers as early as next week

“James Tamou has welcomed the chance to captain the Wests Tigers and what now looks certain to be the arrival of former Panthers teammate Daine Laurie before the season kick-off.

On the same day the Tigers nailed down the signature of David Nofoaluma for a further four seasons, Laurie made it clear to Penrith he wants to join the Tigers immediately where he is expected to pull on the No. 1 jersey.

James Tamou at Tigers training.
James Tamou at Tigers training. SUPPLIED
Already signed at the Tigers for the 2022 season, Laurie has stepped up his quest to leave the foot of the mountains - and Tamou said fans should get excited if the fullback's wish was granted, which could be was early as next week.

Penrith initially had no interest in releasing Laurie given he is a valuable back-up fullback and costs the club nothing in their salary cap. After developing him the last few years, Penrith believed they were entitled to some sort of return. They also have several spots to fill in their roster.

But the Panthers and Tigers have been in regular dialogue and are committed to getting the best outcome for both clubs.


"Daine is more than ready, he showed last year he was ready when he debuted,'' Tamou told the Herald. "I hate bringing up last year because I'm, a Tiger now, but Daine used to throw himself into everything and was such a competitor.

Daine Laurie is keen to quit Penrith and link with the Wests Tigers early.
Daine Laurie is keen to quit Penrith and link with the Wests Tigers early. GETTY IMAGES
"If he was in the second team, their game day was always going up against the first team and getting them ready to play. He stood out because he wanted to compete, and that's something we want here - players to compete on every play and to make your own luck. He's always competing and deceptively fast and strong.''

Adam Doueihi was tried as fullback last year but has made the move to No. 6, while Laurie's arrival would also give coach Michael Maguire the chance to utilise Moses Mbye as a utility.

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The Tigers' captaincy is yet to be announced, but Tamou, last year's Penrith skipper, has plenty of support internally to take over from Mbye - and the prop spoke about the joy he gets from leading his teammates into battle. His speech after the Panthers' grand final loss has not been forgotten by key figures at the joint venture.


"Coming into a new side is always hard and you have to earn their trust first,'' Tamou said. "I've told 'Madge' [Maguire] there are some good leaders here, I'll go with the flow and see where he goes with it.

"I'd be more than happy to do it. Being a leader has made me accountable for my own game - it's something I enjoy and it's a challenge I enjoy.

"It's one of those things where you fall in love with the team, you fall in love with the boys, you want to take the first hit-up for the team, and you want to lead them.

"Once upon a time I was a player who only concentrated on how I played. Now I want the team to do well and win, and I don't care if I'm on the field or off it. That's just maturity.''

While Tamou rated Joe Ofahengaue as a standout in the gym, he found it impossible to not single out praise for fellow front-rower Zane Musgrove.


"He's a big man and he loves the physicality,'' Tamou said. "He loves the game and the boys, he wants to do his part for the team, and that rubs off on the team.''

Meanwhile, the New York Yankees hitting coach Rachel Balkovec, who is is town working with the Sydney Blue Sox, visited Tigers training where she was keen to meet Maguire after learning about his tough no-nonsense approach to coaching.”

I hate the Riff....and their Coach

 

[Tiger_Steve]

If we get Laurie and he can make that fullback spot his then we are looking good. Mbye off the bench gives us cover all over the park. Simpkins is missing out but will he really be ready at 19.

Mbye off the bench balances the whole squad...

He can cover
1
3
4
6
7
9

He is not great at any of them, but he is a near perfect utility at 14.

Mate, you should see Mbye at training. Maybe he always trains like this, maybe he's finally injury free but he looks like he's desperate for a starting job. He is flying.

Mbye injury free is our starting fullback I reckon. If Laurie comes this year and proves to be the prodigy he’s being made out to be then great - but he’s got to earn the right. Personally I’m really pleased to hear Mbye is so determined.

 

[tigerap]

If we get Laurie and he can make that fullback spot his then we are looking good. Mbye off the bench gives us cover all over the park. Simpkins is missing out but will he really be ready at 19.

Mbye off the bench balances the whole squad...

He can cover
1
3
4
6
7
9

He is not great at any of them, but he is a near perfect utility at 14.

Mate, you should see Mbye at training. Maybe he always trains like this, maybe he's finally injury free but he looks like he's desperate for a starting job. He is flying.

Out of Concord I hope

 

[cochise]

If we get Laurie and he can make that fullback spot his then we are looking good. Mbye off the bench gives us cover all over the park. Simpkins is missing out but will he really be ready at 19.

Mbye off the bench balances the whole squad...

He can cover
1
3
4
6
7
9

He is not great at any of them, but he is a near perfect utility at 14.

Mate, you should see Mbye at training. Maybe he always trains like this, maybe he's finally injury free but he looks like he's desperate for a starting job. He is flying.

Mbye injury free is our starting fullback I reckon. If Laurie comes this year and proves to be the prodigy he’s being made out to be then great - but he’s got to earn the right. Personally I’m really pleased to hear Mbye is so determined.

I was about to post the same thing.

 

[weststigerman]

If we get Laurie and he can make that fullback spot his then we are looking good. Mbye off the bench gives us cover all over the park. Simpkins is missing out but will he really be ready at 19.

Mbye off the bench balances the whole squad...

He can cover
1
3
4
6
7
9

He is not great at any of them, but he is a near perfect utility at 14.

Mate, you should see Mbye at training. Maybe he always trains like this, maybe he's finally injury free but he looks like he's desperate for a starting job. He is flying.

Mbye injury free is our starting fullback I reckon. If Laurie comes this year and proves to be the prodigy he’s being made out to be then great - but he’s got to earn the right. Personally I’m really pleased to hear Mbye is so determined.

I was about to post the same thing.

Assuming he’s here for this season, he might get an early opportunity with AD out for round 1. Possibly Laurie at 1 and Mbye at 6.

 

[JC99]

If we get Laurie and he can make that fullback spot his then we are looking good. Mbye off the bench gives us cover all over the park. Simpkins is missing out but will he really be ready at 19.

Mbye off the bench balances the whole squad...

He can cover
1
3
4
6
7
9

He is not great at any of them, but he is a near perfect utility at 14.

Mate, you should see Mbye at training. Maybe he always trains like this, maybe he's finally injury free but he looks like he's desperate for a starting job. He is flying.

He was an absolute speedster when he was at the dogs. Injuries slowed him down last few years but he’s super quick at his best

 

[JC99]

If we get Laurie and he can make that fullback spot his then we are looking good. Mbye off the bench gives us cover all over the park. Simpkins is missing out but will he really be ready at 19.

Mbye off the bench balances the whole squad...

He can cover
1
3
4
6
7
9

He is not great at any of them, but he is a near perfect utility at 14.

Mate, you should see Mbye at training. Maybe he always trains like this, maybe he's finally injury free but he looks like he's desperate for a starting job. He is flying.

Mbye injury free is our starting fullback I reckon. If Laurie comes this year and proves to be the prodigy he’s being made out to be then great - but he’s got to earn the right. Personally I’m really pleased to hear Mbye is so determined.

If Laurie was to get starting fullback spot it would probably be a month or two into the season I think. I think he’s at the point where he won’t develop much more in reggies though needs first grade time

 

[frullens]

If we get Laurie and he can make that fullback spot his then we are looking good. Mbye off the bench gives us cover all over the park. Simpkins is missing out but will he really be ready at 19.

Mbye off the bench balances the whole squad...

He can cover
1
3
4
6
7
9

He is not great at any of them, but he is a near perfect utility at 14.

Mate, you should see Mbye at training. Maybe he always trains like this, maybe he's finally injury free but he looks like he's desperate for a starting job. He is flying.

Mbye injury free is our starting fullback I reckon. If Laurie comes this year and proves to be the prodigy he’s being made out to be then great - but he’s got to earn the right. Personally I’m really pleased to hear Mbye is so determined.

I was about to post the same thing.

If we are going to make the 8 we need Mybe flying. Atm he's our only fb option. If Laurie comes and earns the rights to pay fb, then Mybe moves to 14. Either way Mybe is one of the most important players in the team and needs to be flying.

Those wishing mybe leave, who do we have to replace him?

 

[TheDaBoss]

https://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2021/01/15/wests-tigers-recharge-at-recoverie/

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THE BLOR

 

[cochise]

If we get Laurie and he can make that fullback spot his then we are looking good. Mbye off the bench gives us cover all over the park. Simpkins is missing out but will he really be ready at 19.

Mbye off the bench balances the whole squad...

He can cover
1
3
4
6
7
9

He is not great at any of them, but he is a near perfect utility at 14.

Mate, you should see Mbye at training. Maybe he always trains like this, maybe he's finally injury free but he looks like he's desperate for a starting job. He is flying.

Mbye injury free is our starting fullback I reckon. If Laurie comes this year and proves to be the prodigy he’s being made out to be then great - but he’s got to earn the right. Personally I’m really pleased to hear Mbye is so determined.

If Laurie was to get starting fullback spot it would probably be a month or two into the season I think. I think he’s at the point where he won’t develop much more in reggies though needs first grade time

I agree, also is arriving here quite late into the preseason so being a young guy might need a bit of time to get on the same page as his team mates.

 

[Tiger_Steve]

If we get Laurie and he can make that fullback spot his then we are looking good. Mbye off the bench gives us cover all over the park. Simpkins is missing out but will he really be ready at 19.

Mbye off the bench balances the whole squad...

He can cover
1
3
4
6
7
9

He is not great at any of them, but he is a near perfect utility at 14.

Mate, you should see Mbye at training. Maybe he always trains like this, maybe he's finally injury free but he looks like he's desperate for a starting job. He is flying.

Mbye injury free is our starting fullback I reckon. If Laurie comes this year and proves to be the prodigy he’s being made out to be then great - but he’s got to earn the right. Personally I’m really pleased to hear Mbye is so determined.

If Laurie was to get starting fullback spot it would probably be a month or two into the season I think. I think he’s at the point where he won’t develop much more in reggies though needs first grade time

Sure that’s all good. I just rate Mbye more than most (so it appears) and am really happy to hear he is going well in preseason. He was our captain for a reason - must be something about him, so I’d love to see him have an injury free run. Start at 1 and if he gets pushed out - well that’s good for us I’d say

 

[TheDaBoss]

https://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2021/01/15/press-conference-adam-doueihi/

https://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2021/01/15/press-conference-james-tamou/

 

[JC99]

If we get Laurie and he can make that fullback spot his then we are looking good. Mbye off the bench gives us cover all over the park. Simpkins is missing out but will he really be ready at 19.

Mbye off the bench balances the whole squad...

He can cover
1
3
4
6
7
9

He is not great at any of them, but he is a near perfect utility at 14.

Mate, you should see Mbye at training. Maybe he always trains like this, maybe he's finally injury free but he looks like he's desperate for a starting job. He is flying.

Mbye injury free is our starting fullback I reckon. If Laurie comes this year and proves to be the prodigy he’s being made out to be then great - but he’s got to earn the right. Personally I’m really pleased to hear Mbye is so determined.

If Laurie was to get starting fullback spot it would probably be a month or two into the season I think. I think he’s at the point where he won’t develop much more in reggies though needs first grade time

I agree, also is arriving here quite late into the preseason so being a young guy might need a bit of time to get on the same page as his team mates.

Yeah for sure, he’d need time to develop those combinations, learn to organise our defence and be vocal with the team which is difficult when you’re brand new.

 

[cochise]

If we get Laurie and he can make that fullback spot his then we are looking good. Mbye off the bench gives us cover all over the park. Simpkins is missing out but will he really be ready at 19.

Mbye off the bench balances the whole squad...

He can cover
1
3
4
6
7
9

He is not great at any of them, but he is a near perfect utility at 14.

Mate, you should see Mbye at training. Maybe he always trains like this, maybe he's finally injury free but he looks like he's desperate for a starting job. He is flying.

Mbye injury free is our starting fullback I reckon. If Laurie comes this year and proves to be the prodigy he’s being made out to be then great - but he’s got to earn the right. Personally I’m really pleased to hear Mbye is so determined.

I was about to post the same thing.

If we are going to make the 8 we need Mybe flying. Atm he's our only fb option. If Laurie comes and earns the rights to pay fb, then Mybe moves to 14. Either way Mybe is one of the most important players in the team and needs to be flying.

Those wishing mybe leave, who do we have to replace him?

I agree fully with this, he has shown signs of being a very capable attacking fullback. I just hope he has been working hard under the high ball all offseason.

 

[JC99]

If we get Laurie and he can make that fullback spot his then we are looking good. Mbye off the bench gives us cover all over the park. Simpkins is missing out but will he really be ready at 19.

Mbye off the bench balances the whole squad...

He can cover
1
3
4
6
7
9

He is not great at any of them, but he is a near perfect utility at 14.

Mate, you should see Mbye at training. Maybe he always trains like this, maybe he's finally injury free but he looks like he's desperate for a starting job. He is flying.

Mbye injury free is our starting fullback I reckon. If Laurie comes this year and proves to be the prodigy he’s being made out to be then great - but he’s got to earn the right. Personally I’m really pleased to hear Mbye is so determined.

If Laurie was to get starting fullback spot it would probably be a month or two into the season I think. I think he’s at the point where he won’t develop much more in reggies though needs first grade time

Sure that’s all good. I just rate Mbye more than most (so it appears) and am really happy to hear he is going well in preseason. He was our captain for a reason - must be something about him, so I’d love to see him have an injury free run. Start at 1 and if he gets pushed out - well that’s good for us I’d say

Definitely mate if he could play at his best it would be very good for us

 

[earl]

If we get Laurie and he can make that fullback spot his then we are looking good. Mbye off the bench gives us cover all over the park. Simpkins is missing out but will he really be ready at 19.

Mbye off the bench balances the whole squad...

He can cover
1
3
4
6
7
9

He is not great at any of them, but he is a near perfect utility at 14.

Mate, you should see Mbye at training. Maybe he always trains like this, maybe he's finally injury free but he looks like he's desperate for a starting job. He is flying.

Sounds good. Quick one - give us a another tip in relation to signings.

 

[tiger05premier]

Not much in that article makes me think it’s a sure thing that we’re getting him anytime soon

Nicolussi pretty on the money usually with Tigers stuff.

I'm 3 from 3 in the rumour mill and I'll be 4 from 4 after Laurie starts training with us after next week. It's a done deal, the sticking point Cini but now resolved. Pemriff wanted a trade deal for Simpkins and were prepared to pay plenty so that's probably a good sign too.

Which Simpkins? The dummy half?

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Yep, Hooker Simpkins

Stuff them

What's wrong with Api?

IC the grub of all grubs chased him hard

Tell the grub of all grubs to go to hell