Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Coastie_Tiger]

Contract Year for these guys

Chee Kam
Cini
Liddle
Madden
Mikaele
Packer
Seyfarth
Walters

Apart from Packer there isnt a Ton of money in this list.

The only way Packer gets another contract with us is if he pays some of the money back that he's been stealing while masquerading as a footballer.

 

[jadtiger]

Contract Year for these guys

Chee Kam
Cini
Liddle
Madden
Mikaele
Packer
Seyfarth
Walters

Apart from Packer there isnt a Ton of money in this list.

The only way Packer gets another contract with us is if he pays some of the money back that he's been stealing while masquerading as a footballer.

Its a contract year so Packer will undoubtedly try this year,still dont want him even at half the price

 

[balmain boy]

Anyone know much of Amone? He looks like a big fella, however I am a little skeptical seeing he has played 9 games and is 24 but that is just surface level worries that I’m sure could be eased with those that may have insight on him. Also seen he was released by souths in November so has been on market for a while without much talk around town. Again, happy to be educated on the matter by those with more knowledge of the situation. Cheers

Dominant in NSW Cup with a big motor. Dents the line and runs hard. Tevita Tatola is the best comparison however, injury last year the question mark. Solid bench player probably spells the end of Packer in first grade.
We have depth upfront when fit Musgrove, Tamou, Ofehengaue, Twal, Utoikamanu, Amone, Packer.

That’s too many props in one roster and I wouldn’t be surprised if we let Packer go early to free up a spot closer to June 30 or earlier.


didn't he do a knee last year?

Yep - Did his ACL and MCL.

With no preseason and still coming back from surgery he'd be months behind the rest of our guys. That's why this sounds like a NSW cup signing. And at that level it makes sense.

 

[dazza65]

I’ve read a few articles about Benji saying “bad pass” towards Damien Cook, or yelling at his brother in the All Stars game to “pass him the ball when he wants it”.

I’m glad Benji is gone, countless times he thinks he can take it on himself, but he forgets it’s a team sport.

Any person new to a team, or league that watched Benji throughout their life would feel “happy” or “obliged” to pass it to him because it’s “Benji”.

An example of this is Harry Grant passing it to Benji every single time, even tho you had Brooks there screaming out for the ball so many times, I know for a fact if I was in a team without a pre-season and slotted in, I would pass it to the old buck…

Either way - it’s Brooks year and I know by looking at Liddle and the way he acts, will be that he passes quick out from DH to Brooks ALL the time.

Maybe he needs the Nathan Cleary effect where he needs to touch the ball atleast once every set to get a feel of the ball and feel like HES in charge.

Re-posting, needs to be said, has a “swear” word in there - refers to the title of the article

https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/coupler.foxsports.com.au/api/v1/article/amp/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2021-benji-marshall-sprays-damien-cook-passes-out-of-dummy-half-south-sydney-rabbitohs-wayne-bennett/news-story/89574bae4cd5a5dc8068bdd61505da3e

Benji comes across as a bleephead in that article. A lot of people are seeing it as "older player ensuring high standards are maintained". From my point of view, he is setting a negative tone in the team and also setting standards he can't keep himself. Of course when he messes up, very few will have the balls to have a go at him. He knows this.

It's like in cricket if a young bowler bowled a legside wide then had Adam Gilchrist spray him. The bowler knows he bowled a bad ball. He didn't mean to. You achieve nothing by going at him. Only thing that can happen is decreased confidence. That bowler isn't going to bite back at GIlchrist, he's a legend. Of course please don't take this as me comparing Benji to Gilchrist. Gilly was a great bloke.

Soooo.... like the high standards he set here in the last few years.....lol

 

[ElleryHanley]

Anyone know much of Amone? He looks like a big fella, however I am a little skeptical seeing he has played 9 games and is 24 but that is just surface level worries that I’m sure could be eased with those that may have insight on him. Also seen he was released by souths in November so has been on market for a while without much talk around town. Again, happy to be educated on the matter by those with more knowledge of the situation. Cheers

Dominant in NSW Cup with a big motor. Dents the line and runs hard. Tevita Tatola is the best comparison however, injury last year the question mark. Solid bench player probably spells the end of Packer in first grade.
We have depth upfront when fit Musgrove, Tamou, Ofehengaue, Twal, Utoikamanu, Amone, Packer.

That’s too many props in one roster and I wouldn’t be surprised if we let Packer go early to free up a spot closer to June 30 or earlier.


didn't he do a knee last year?

Yep - Did his ACL and MCL.

With no preseason and still coming back from surgery he'd be months behind the rest of our guys. That's why this sounds like a NSW cup signing. And at that level it makes sense.

It is a strange signing...as you mentioned, he is coming off a severe injury and may not be really ready to go until half way through the season.

He likely will only play a few state cup games all season, but now takes up a top 30 spot.

We also are stacked for props...yet obviously short of backrowers.

It only really makes sense if one of our current props is about to be released ?? Packer to Panthers or Souths maybe (just guessing)

 

[Coastie_Tiger]

@ElleryHanley has it been quoted somewhere that he's in the top 30?

 

[Cairnstigers]

Who's this Aloiai bloke people have mentioned

who's Aloiai?


You guys are spelling it wrong I think


That picture is also wrong
It "Seriously Good"

 

[ElleryHanley]

@ElleryHanley has it been quoted somewhere that he's in the top 30?

The Pom said he has been signed immediately. I am presuming that means top 30?

 

[the_third]

Anyone know much of Amone? He looks like a big fella, however I am a little skeptical seeing he has played 9 games and is 24 but that is just surface level worries that I’m sure could be eased with those that may have insight on him. Also seen he was released by souths in November so has been on market for a while without much talk around town. Again, happy to be educated on the matter by those with more knowledge of the situation. Cheers

Dominant in NSW Cup with a big motor. Dents the line and runs hard. Tevita Tatola is the best comparison however, injury last year the question mark. Solid bench player probably spells the end of Packer in first grade.
We have depth upfront when fit Musgrove, Tamou, Ofehengaue, Twal, Utoikamanu, Amone, Packer.

That’s too many props in one roster and I wouldn’t be surprised if we let Packer go early to free up a spot closer to June 30 or earlier.


didn't he do a knee last year?

Yep - Did his ACL and MCL.

With no preseason and still coming back from surgery he'd be months behind the rest of our guys. That's why this sounds like a NSW cup signing. And at that level it makes sense.

Yup. We must have a lot of confidence I. Our ability to rehab these types of injuries now.

 

[Fade.To.Black]

Who's this Aloiai bloke people have mentioned

who's Aloiai?


You guys are spelling it wrong I think


That picture is misleading though......it says 'seriously good' on the label.
Edit: sorry Cairnstigers ya beat me to it??

 

[Harvey]

Who's this Aloiai bloke people have mentioned

who's Aloiai?

Doesn't he run a mowing business?

Think that is his brother Jim Aloiai

 

[Snake]

Who's this Aloiai bloke people have mentioned

who's Aloiai?

Doesn't he run a mowing business?

 

[momo_amp_medo]

Tigers have signed Tom Amone effective immediately.

If we were interested in him, and he was uncontracted, why didn't we have him on a train and trial deal?

Why have Eden Smith training and trialling well only to overlook him for someone we haven't seen first hand.

All for a position we have more cover than anywhere else on the field. Doesn't make a lot of sense

We all know Maguire likes his big men to lead from the front
Loosing Blore and Musgrove already has lightened us up front
Maguire doesn't want to take any chances
He wants our pack to dominate
If Amone does come then we have alot of big forwards to cover suspension and Injury
Question is now with two spots left, what position and who are we looking at
I still like Fitzgibbon
A bit raw but I think we'll worth the gamble
Last spot can wait a little

I don't see how signing someone as our 7th-8th top prop helps us too much. Depth but highly unlikely to see much first grade.

And we still only have 3 fit back rowers

You play him out of back row .... he is a barnstorming wrecking ball type forward. It’s something we need more of and I’m all for it ..... if in fact true?

 

[mike]

Tigers should be going absolutely all out for Reynolds.
He is an organiser, excellent kicker and one of the leagues best goal kickers. What an influence he could be.
He is one of the very few class halfbacks out there.

He wont leave Souths, nor should he. Just agitating for more than a 1 year deal.

If AR was 28 or so I would agree but at 31 and commanding top dollar I think it would be prudent to pass.

I understand your logic however there aren't many organising halves in the comp and we don't have one, unless AD proves to be, but in the one game I have seen him in that position he seems to me like a dangerous/try assisting half that would slot in nicely alongside someone like Adam Reynolds. I'd take him at age, even with all the issues we have had signing old players before.

Mate , I have to say , on what planet is brooks not an organising half ? More directly , do you actually know what that means? It’s not a billion try assists , and miracle plays . It’s marching the team down the field , controlling tempo , and getting through your sets .
That is literally what he was doing last year . To the point of giving Early ball to out of position mbye , and Luci , to get a head of steam up . It lead to really bad stats , a lack of confidence , a somehow none existent short kicking game , and generally no creativity. What you and the writer of that article in the other thread are actually asking for , is a creative half .
Of which I think most agree with you. But there is a distinction, and people need to understand it

Unfortunately, last year Brooks was neither. It’s this year or bye, bye.

 

[hobbo1]

Tigers should be going absolutely all out for Reynolds.
He is an organiser, excellent kicker and one of the leagues best goal kickers. What an influence he could be.
He is one of the very few class halfbacks out there.

He wont leave Souths, nor should he. Just agitating for more than a 1 year deal.

If AR was 28 or so I would agree but at 31 and commanding top dollar I think it would be prudent to pass.

I understand your logic however there aren't many organising halves in the comp and we don't have one, unless AD proves to be, but in the one game I have seen him in that position he seems to me like a dangerous/try assisting half that would slot in nicely alongside someone like Adam Reynolds. I'd take him at age, even with all the issues we have had signing old players before.

Mate , I have to say , on what planet is brooks not an organising half ? More directly , do you actually know what that means? It’s not a billion try assists , and miracle plays . It’s marching the team down the field , controlling tempo , and getting through your sets .
That is literally what he was doing last year . To the point of giving Early ball to out of position mbye , and Luci , to get a head of steam up . It lead to really bad stats , a lack of confidence , a somehow none existent short kicking game , and generally no creativity. What you and the writer of that article in the other thread are actually asking for , is a creative half .
Of which I think most agree with you. But there is a distinction, and people need to understand it

Unfortunately, last year Brooks was neither. It’s this year or bye, bye.

Problem is he’s on reasonable coin and he’s signed until the end of 2023

 

[mike]

Tigers should be going absolutely all out for Reynolds.
He is an organiser, excellent kicker and one of the leagues best goal kickers. What an influence he could be.
He is one of the very few class halfbacks out there.

He wont leave Souths, nor should he. Just agitating for more than a 1 year deal.

If AR was 28 or so I would agree but at 31 and commanding top dollar I think it would be prudent to pass.

I understand your logic however there aren't many organising halves in the comp and we don't have one, unless AD proves to be, but in the one game I have seen him in that position he seems to me like a dangerous/try assisting half that would slot in nicely alongside someone like Adam Reynolds. I'd take him at age, even with all the issues we have had signing old players before.

Mate , I have to say , on what planet is brooks not an organising half ? More directly , do you actually know what that means? It’s not a billion try assists , and miracle plays . It’s marching the team down the field , controlling tempo , and getting through your sets .
That is literally what he was doing last year . To the point of giving Early ball to out of position mbye , and Luci , to get a head of steam up . It lead to really bad stats , a lack of confidence , a somehow none existent short kicking game , and generally no creativity. What you and the writer of that article in the other thread are actually asking for , is a creative half .
Of which I think most agree with you. But there is a distinction, and people need to understand it

Unfortunately, last year Brooks was neither. It’s this year or bye, bye.

Problem is he’s on reasonable coin and he’s signed until the end of 2023

He'll be shopped around if he has another shocker of a season.

 

[hobbo1]

Tigers should be going absolutely all out for Reynolds.
He is an organiser, excellent kicker and one of the leagues best goal kickers. What an influence he could be.
He is one of the very few class halfbacks out there.

He wont leave Souths, nor should he. Just agitating for more than a 1 year deal.

If AR was 28 or so I would agree but at 31 and commanding top dollar I think it would be prudent to pass.

I understand your logic however there aren't many organising halves in the comp and we don't have one, unless AD proves to be, but in the one game I have seen him in that position he seems to me like a dangerous/try assisting half that would slot in nicely alongside someone like Adam Reynolds. I'd take him at age, even with all the issues we have had signing old players before.

Mate , I have to say , on what planet is brooks not an organising half ? More directly , do you actually know what that means? It’s not a billion try assists , and miracle plays . It’s marching the team down the field , controlling tempo , and getting through your sets .
That is literally what he was doing last year . To the point of giving Early ball to out of position mbye , and Luci , to get a head of steam up . It lead to really bad stats , a lack of confidence , a somehow none existent short kicking game , and generally no creativity. What you and the writer of that article in the other thread are actually asking for , is a creative half .
Of which I think most agree with you. But there is a distinction, and people need to understand it

Unfortunately, last year Brooks was neither. It’s this year or bye, bye.

Problem is he’s on reasonable coin and he’s signed until the end of 2023

He'll be shopped around if he has another shocker of a season.

But who’s going to take him ?
Maybe the UK ?

 

[yeahcaz]

Tigers have signed Tom Amone effective immediately.

Interesting. Didn't think we needed a prop but doesn't hurt to have him there. Souths fans weren't happy they let him go

While I haven’t seen much of him, I can’t see why. Would understand if they lost Sele or Kolomatangi. Would’ve loved one of them

 

[The_Patriot]

If people don't understand who and what Maguire is recruiting at this point they never will.

Amone is another astute purchase.

 

[tony soprano]

If people don't understand who and what Maguire is recruiting at this point they never will.

Amone is another astute purchase.

You rate him mate?

What you think Madge plans are?