Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[tiger_one]

https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/teams/tigers/summer-buzz-saint-sinner-shoosh-as-wests-tigers-launch-surprise-leilua-positional-switch/news-story/a7b61a476036487adc8a90e52fad8498%3famp

A article advising of the switching of the sides, good read!

Can someone post the article?

Wests Tigers launch surprise Leilua positional switch
Luciano Leilua has confirmed Michael Maguire is looking to shake things up to end the Wests Tigers’ finals drought.
James Phelps

January 30, 2021 - 6:00PM
News Corp Australia Sports Newsroom

A positional switch at the Wests Tigers could spell double trouble for rivals, with Luciano and Joey Leilua in contention to play on the same edge.
In a move that would see the brothers team up in both defence and attack, coach Michael Maguire is considering playing Joey at left centre this year after recruiting right-hand specialist James Roberts in a major coup for the club.
Having once dreamt of becoming an NRL player like his big brother, Luciano hopes to get the chance to go shoulder to shoulder in a 220kg sibling sandwich.
“We haven’t played many games together before last year but we’ve done more on the same side this year,” Luciano said.
“It’s good for us because we know each other’s game a lot and it creates options for us when we attack.
“I’ve always been really impressed with what (Joey’s) been able to do in the game so it’s good to be with him now.
“Hopefully we can have some success together here because I think we’ve got a great side and we can do a lot to help get this team up to the top of the ladder this year.”
Luciano did admit there was a downside to being so close to arguably the NRL’s most antagonistic player.
“He’s been in my ear the whole time talking, which has been annoying,” Luciano said.
“We also know how to push each other — and we can get competitive at times — but that is good. We pushed each other a fair bit in pre-season to come back to training with not too much weight and in good shape.
“It’s definitely helped me be good this year and I think he’s the same.”

 

[JC99]

https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/teams/tigers/summer-buzz-saint-sinner-shoosh-as-wests-tigers-launch-surprise-leilua-positional-switch/news-story/a7b61a476036487adc8a90e52fad8498%3famp

A article advising of the switching of the sides, good read!

Can someone post the article?


Wests Tigers launch surprise Leilua positional switch
Luciano Leilua has confirmed Michael Maguire is looking to shake things up to end the Wests Tigers’ finals drought.
James Phelps

January 30, 2021 - 6:00PM
News Corp Australia Sports Newsroom

A positional switch at the Wests Tigers could spell double trouble for rivals, with Luciano and Joey Leilua in contention to play on the same edge.
In a move that would see the brothers team up in both defence and attack, coach Michael Maguire is considering playing Joey at left centre this year after recruiting right-hand specialist James Roberts in a major coup for the club.
Having once dreamt of becoming an NRL player like his big brother, Luciano hopes to get the chance to go shoulder to shoulder in a 220kg sibling sandwich.
“We haven’t played many games together before last year but we’ve done more on the same side this year,” Luciano said.
“It’s good for us because we know each other’s game a lot and it creates options for us when we attack.
“I’ve always been really impressed with what (Joey’s) been able to do in the game so it’s good to be with him now.
“Hopefully we can have some success together here because I think we’ve got a great side and we can do a lot to help get this team up to the top of the ladder this year.”
Luciano did admit there was a downside to being so close to arguably the NRL’s most antagonistic player.
“He’s been in my ear the whole time talking, which has been annoying,” Luciano said.
“We also know how to push each other — and we can get competitive at times — but that is good. We pushed each other a fair bit in pre-season to come back to training with not too much weight and in good shape.
“It’s definitely helped me be good this year and I think he’s the same.”

Happy to move Joey to the left but they should put Luc on the right and Garner/Blore on the left. Better balance that way

 

[frullens]

https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/teams/tigers/summer-buzz-saint-sinner-shoosh-as-wests-tigers-launch-surprise-leilua-positional-switch/news-story/a7b61a476036487adc8a90e52fad8498%3famp

A article advising of the switching of the sides, good read!

Can someone post the article?


Wests Tigers launch surprise Leilua positional switch
Luciano Leilua has confirmed Michael Maguire is looking to shake things up to end the Wests Tigers’ finals drought.
James Phelps

January 30, 2021 - 6:00PM
News Corp Australia Sports Newsroom

A positional switch at the Wests Tigers could spell double trouble for rivals, with Luciano and Joey Leilua in contention to play on the same edge.
In a move that would see the brothers team up in both defence and attack, coach Michael Maguire is considering playing Joey at left centre this year after recruiting right-hand specialist James Roberts in a major coup for the club.
Having once dreamt of becoming an NRL player like his big brother, Luciano hopes to get the chance to go shoulder to shoulder in a 220kg sibling sandwich.
“We haven’t played many games together before last year but we’ve done more on the same side this year,” Luciano said.
“It’s good for us because we know each other’s game a lot and it creates options for us when we attack.
“I’ve always been really impressed with what (Joey’s) been able to do in the game so it’s good to be with him now.
“Hopefully we can have some success together here because I think we’ve got a great side and we can do a lot to help get this team up to the top of the ladder this year.”
Luciano did admit there was a downside to being so close to arguably the NRL’s most antagonistic player.
“He’s been in my ear the whole time talking, which has been annoying,” Luciano said.
“We also know how to push each other — and we can get competitive at times — but that is good. We pushed each other a fair bit in pre-season to come back to training with not too much weight and in good shape.
“It’s definitely helped me be good this year and I think he’s the same.”

Thanks @tiger_one ??

 

[hank37w]

Man we have been copping it in facebook and most social media since the benji signing. Dunno how I feel about it, he’s my childhood favourite but I’m a huge supporter of the club. This sucks.

Why are idiots on a Wests Tigers Facebook page when they could be here on the very best forum in existence?

I don't have any time for Facebook, but from what I am hearing, the majority of people on that Facebook forum sound like clueless fair weather footy fans and I don't think I would take any of their opinions too seriously.

Do you take opinions on here seriously?

Obviously you are not going to accept everything on here as gospel, but I do like the fact that more often than not we can discuss matters and air alternate opinions without things getting too nasty.

There are of course exceptions from time to time and for the most part the moderators are fair and keep things pretty much under control.

One thing that I am not a fan of is the anonymous negative rep and would prefer that if people don't particularly like something should either speak up or just move on.

I was kidding.

You practical joker you.
Who would have thought you had it in you.

 

[frullens]

I hope they can work well defensively this year, now the BJ is fitter. Because if they can, I think they could be really devastating together.

That willingness to look after your brother and the natural instincts is something special

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Sorry if it’s been mentioned already,the Jackson Hastings to tigers rumour is back,The Mole has stated it today apparently,some agreeing on Facebook that it is true while others are denying it

Mole saying the tigers denied it when asked. Was asked if it was true and said 'not really'.

please no to Jackson Hastings

 

[swag_tiger]

I.e. Hastings, someone who says they have a source close to Hastings is positive it's a done deal.

 

[avocadoontoast]

I.e. Hastings, someone who says they have a source close to Hastings is positive it's a done deal.

Where was this reported?

 

[swag_tiger]

@The_POM any truth to this Hastings talk?

 

[cochise]

@The_POM any truth to this Hastings talk?

If you say his name 3 posts in a row he will appear.

 

[BAGNF05]

Someone mentioned the crazy amount of good second rowers the Raiders have the other day, surely we are sniffing around. They can’t all be on great coin!?!? PoM?

Ed: Guler and Young in emerging Blues.

 

[JC99]

I.e. Hastings, someone who says they have a source close to Hastings is positive it's a done deal.

Where was this reported?

Random fella on Twitter is how I saw it saying his sources are normally right

 

[mike]

Sorry if it’s been mentioned already,the Jackson Hastings to tigers rumour is back,The Mole has stated it today apparently,some agreeing on Facebook that it is true while others are denying it

Mole saying the tigers denied it when asked. Was asked if it was true and said 'not really'.

please no to Jackson Hastings

No to the Man of Steel?

 

[BAGNF05]

Sorry if it’s been mentioned already,the Jackson Hastings to tigers rumour is back,The Mole has stated it today apparently,some agreeing on Facebook that it is true while others are denying it

Mole saying the tigers denied it when asked. Was asked if it was true and said 'not really'.

please no to Jackson Hastings

No to the Man of Steel?

Brother played juniors against him, tickets to the max apparently, not a team man.

 

[JC99]

Sorry if it’s been mentioned already,the Jackson Hastings to tigers rumour is back,The Mole has stated it today apparently,some agreeing on Facebook that it is true while others are denying it

Mole saying the tigers denied it when asked. Was asked if it was true and said 'not really'.

please no to Jackson Hastings

No to the Man of Steel?

Brother played juniors against him, tickets to the max apparently, not a team man.

Isn't that why he got booted from manly? Caused issues there didn't he?

 

[finnzo]

Have a listen to bloke in a bars recent podcast with Hastings seems like he has really matured and is ready for another crack in the nrl

 

[happy_tiger]

Sorry if it’s been mentioned already,the Jackson Hastings to tigers rumour is back,The Mole has stated it today apparently,some agreeing on Facebook that it is true while others are denying it

Mole saying the tigers denied it when asked. Was asked if it was true and said 'not really'.

He is coming to Gladstone Brothers ..he has such great memories from his last visit with DCE to our wonderful town

 

[tigger19]

I would like a decent backup half in case Brooks or Douehi struggle or get injured,Mbye fails to make an impact in the centre’s,I would hate to see him in the halves,Madden and Simpkin shouldn’t be considered for firsts until they prove their worth in nsw cup

 

[happy_tiger]

@The_POM any truth to this Hastings talk?

If you say his name 3 posts in a row he will appear.

No thats Beetlejuice lol

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Sorry if it’s been mentioned already,the Jackson Hastings to tigers rumour is back,The Mole has stated it today apparently,some agreeing on Facebook that it is true while others are denying it

Mole saying the tigers denied it when asked. Was asked if it was true and said 'not really'.

please no to Jackson Hastings

No to the Man of Steel?

no mate I reckon that comp is ordinary
josh Reynolds will kill it over there, benji would have killed it too I reckon