Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[05TIGZ]

I’m so sick of reading in different threads that player X is on the market but we’ve got no chance or there’s no way player Y will come to the Tigers. WHY NOT? Newcastle have been a worse rabble than us but are attracting talk at least. I personally think we have a bright future. Perhaps all the garbage media is paying its toll? As is often said: perception is reality

How do you know we aren't talking to them? Not sure why you are upset with people saying player x would never come here, because so far they are being proven right.

You must be reffering to yourself because you keep making statements that certain players won’t come here, like your in the know or something. We’ve already signed decent players, players that were chased by many clubs, so why wouldn’t that continue. The reason good players will come here now is because we have a reputable coach and no longer your mate.

 

[Tiger_Watto]

So it sounds like Pearce is staying a Cock and Keary & Nikorima are more than likely being moved on.

I like Nikorima, but unsure if we could use him right now with so many changes happening at Camp Concord. But, this kid has just turned 21 and I personally feel he will be better than Kodi. Can play 9, 7, or 6 and is way better than Gamble, but I doubt he will go to a club looking to play him in State Cup.

I like Keary too, but not too sure if he would suit Luke Brooks. He is on overs at the Roosters, so maybe will be looking for too much coin at a new club?

 

[steve-o]

So it sounds like Pearce is staying a Cock and Keary & Nikorima are more than likely being moved on.

I like Nikorima, but unsure if we could use him right now with so many changes happening at Camp Concord. But, this kid has just turned 21 and I personally feel he will be better than Kodi. Can play 9, 7, or 6 and is way better than Gamble, but I doubt he will go to a club looking to play him in State Cup.

I like Keary too, but not too sure if he would suit Luke Brooks. He is on overs at the Roosters, so maybe will be looking for too much coin at a new club?

I'd be surprised if keary was on overs at the roosters - they signed him out of rabbitohs reserve grade. Plus keary just had a stand out year and only has one year left on his contract. I'd guess Keary's manager is telling him to look at other options as he could potentially get a much bigger contract in the current climate of half signings.

 

[Geo]

Boyd Cordner is off contract next year….I would seriously consider looking at him as of tomorrow..

but ya know..meh...

 

[Tiger_Watto]

Boyd Cordner is off contract next year….I would seriously consider looking at him as of tomorrow..

but ya know..meh...

Build a pretty handy team around him… Next Kangaroos Captain for certain!

 

[Cultured_Bogan]

SHHHHHH II

Lewis Brown’s days at Manly could be numbered.

Brown has one year remaining on his deal and is within his rights to see out his contract but there’s whispers that the Sea Eagles won’t stand in Brown’s way if he can secure a long-term deal with another club.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-market-watch-raiders-snare-halves-manly-resign-winger-panthers-playmaker-in-demand/news-story/a75795e09a2a1fb5917afb6a9c4e153a

Reckon this guy would add anything to the pack? Maybe a little too similar to Rochow…

No!

Lewis Brown couldn't get a start at Wests when Sheens policy was you had to be a second rower, centre or five-eighth to get a run. No thanks.

 

[Cultured_Bogan]

Boyd Cordner is off contract next year….I would seriously consider looking at him as of tomorrow..

but ya know..meh...

Yeah, we could just do what Easts would do and let Rochow go and have $800K spare to sign Cordner.

 

[Twal'sFirstTry]

Facebook rumours have us, Saints, parra and knights all looking at signing Alex Walmsley. A big English prop who had a standout year in England. Should be playing this weekend for England.

 

[tiger_one]

Courtesy of Fox Sports, there's a player transfer frenzy looming with players up for grabs/negotiation as of Midnight tonight:

https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/offcontract-nrl-players-in-2018-season-cameron-smith-boyd-cordner-josh-mansour/news-story/e0942ad237ce3a3e7cd0626f6d135c34
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OFF-CONTRACT IN 2018

BRONCOS

David Mead, Corey Oates, Jamayne Isaako, Tom Opacic, Moses Pangai, Tevita Pangai, Korbin Sims, Jaydn Su’a, Sam Thaiday

RAIDERS

Masivesi Dakuwaqa, Blake Austin, Kurt Baptiste, Luke Bateman, Shannon Boyd, Nick Cotric, Bill Cullen, Adam Clydsdale, Josh Hodgson, Dunamis Lui, Michael Oldfield, Josh Papalii, Junior Paulo, Aidan Sezer, Iosia Soliola, Charlie Gubb (club option for 2019)

New deal: Elliot Whitehead (until 2020)

BULLDOGS

Tom Carr, Josh Cleeland, Greg Eastwood, Asipeli Fine, Matt Frawley, Brenko Lee, Lachlan Lewis, Rhyse Martin, Brett Morris, Josh Morris, Zac Woolford

SHARKS

Jayson Bukuya, Kurt Dillon, Paul Gallen, Edrick Lee, Ricky Leutele, Luke Lewis, James Maloney, Joseph Paulo, James Segeyaro, Kurt Dillon, William Kennedy

TITANS

Dan Sarginson (club option for 2019), Dale Copley, Anthony Don, Kane Elgey, Jarryd Hayne, Keegan Hipgrave, John Olive, Agnatius Paasi, Phillip Sami, Brendan Elliot

New deal: Ashley Taylor (until 2021)

SEA EAGLES

Jackson Hastings, Jack Gosiewski, Lewis Brown, Cameron Cullen, Blake Green, Brian Kelly, Apisai Koroisau, Shaun Lane, Darcy Lussick, Curtis Sironen, Akuila Uate, Jonathan Wright, Tom Wright

STORM

Sandor Earl, Tim Glasby, Ryley Jacks, Tui Kamikamica, Felise Kaufusi, Vincent Leuluai, Justin Olam, Curtis Scott, Billy Slater, Cameron Smith, Young Tonumaipea, Ryan Hoffman, Billy Walters

WARRIORS

Manaia Cherrington, Sam Lisone, Matiu Love-Henry, Issac Luke, Simon Mannering, Ken Maumalo, Junior Pauga, Nathaniel Roache, Zac Santo, Patrick Sipley, Jazz Tevaga, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck

KNIGHTS

Chanel Mata’utia, Pat Mata’utia, Sione Mata’utia, Jacob Lillyman, Jamie Buhrer, Jack Cogger, Cory Denniss, Trent Hodkinson, Tom Hughes, Josh King, Brock Lamb, Nick Meaney, Dylan Phythian, Ken Sio, Tom Starling, Sam Stone, Luke Yates

New deal: Jacob Saifiti (until 2020), Daniel Saifiti (until 2020)

COWBOYS

Javid Bowen, Josh Chudleigh, Lachlan Coote, Shaun Fensom, Jake Granville, Sam Hoare, Shaun Hudson, Marcus Jensen, Kyle Laybutt, Kane Linnett, Ethan Lowe, Michael Morgan, Justin O’Neill, Emry Pere, Johnathan Thurston, Antonio Winterstein, Shane Wright

EELS

Daniel Alvaro, Kirisome Auva’a, Nathan Brown, Nathan Davis, David Gower, George Jennings, Cameron King, Suaia Matagi, Jack Morris, Kaysa Pritchard, Beau Scott, Will Smith, Peni Terepo, Siosaia Vave

PANTHERS

Oliver Clark, Dylan Edwards, Viliame Kikau, Josh Mansour, Tyrone May, Peter Wallace

RABBITOHS

George Burgess, Thomas Burgess, Braidon Burns, Jason Clark, Angus Crichton, Robbie Farah, Tyrell Fuimaono, Hymel Hunt, Robert Jennings, John Sutton, Adam Doueihi, Connor Tracey, Mark Nicholls, Cody Walker (player option for 2019)

DRAGONS

Leeson Ah Mau, Matt Dufty, Reuben Garrick, Patrick Herbert, Josh Kerr, Jeremy Latimore, Luciano Leilua, Cameron McInnes, Jason Nightingale, Jordan Pereira, Hame Sele, Joel Thompson

ROOSTERS

Michael Gordon, Boyd Cordner, Blake Ferguson, Jake Friend, Luke Keary, Isaac Liu, Joseph Manu, Jayden Nikorima, Chris Smith, Zane Tetevano, Eloni Vunakece, Mitch Cornish, Brock Gray, Lachlan Lam

TIGERS

Benji Marshall, Esan Marsters, JJ Felise, Tim Grant, Kevin Naiqama, Sauaso Sue, Malakai Watene-Zelezniak

 

[Roar_Power]

Courtesy of Fox Sports, there's a player transfer frenzy looming with players up for grabs/negotiation as of Midnight tonight:

https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/offcontract-nrl-players-in-2018-season-cameron-smith-boyd-cordner-josh-mansour/news-story/e0942ad237ce3a3e7cd0626f6d135c34
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OFF-CONTRACT IN 2018

TIGERS

Benji Marshall, Esan Marsters, JJ Felise, Tim Grant, Kevin Naiqama, Sauaso Sue, Malakai Watene-Zelezniak

I thought Esan Marsters was signed to end of 2019?

 

[Cultured_Bogan]

I heard that Sironen bloke goes alright at Manly, maybe we should have a go at him?


 

[newtiger]

So it sounds like Pearce is staying a Cock and Keary & Nikorima are more than likely being moved on.

I like Nikorima, but unsure if we could use him right now with so many changes happening at Camp Concord. But, this kid has just turned 21 and I personally feel he will be better than Kodi. Can play 9, 7, or 6 and is way better than Gamble, but I doubt he will go to a club looking to play him in State Cup.

I like Keary too, but not too sure if he would suit Luke Brooks. He is on overs at the Roosters, so maybe will be looking for too much coin at a new club?

It was reported that Jayden was going back to the Broncos.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

I’m so sick of reading in different threads that player X is on the market but we’ve got no chance or there’s no way player Y will come to the Tigers. WHY NOT? Newcastle have been a worse rabble than us but are attracting talk at least. I personally think we have a bright future. Perhaps all the garbage media is paying its toll? As is often said: perception is reality

How do you know we aren't talking to them? Not sure why you are upset with people saying player x would never come here, because so far they are being proven right.

You must be reffering to yourself because you keep making statements that certain players won’t come here, like your in the know or something. We’ve already signed decent players, players that were chased by many clubs, so why wouldn’t that continue. The reason good players will come here now is because we have a reputable coach and no longer your mate.

My mate never had the money. Don't let facts get in the way of a good story.

 

[851]

I’m so sick of reading in different threads that player X is on the market but we’ve got no chance or there’s no way player Y will come to the Tigers. WHY NOT? Newcastle have been a worse rabble than us but are attracting talk at least. I personally think we have a bright future. Perhaps all the garbage media is paying its toll? As is often said: perception is reality

How do you know we aren't talking to them? Not sure why you are upset with people saying player x would never come here, because so far they are being proven right.

You must be reffering to yourself because you keep making statements that certain players won’t come here, like your in the know or something. We’ve already signed decent players, players that were chased by many clubs, so why wouldn’t that continue. The reason good players will come here now is because we have a reputable coach and no longer your mate.

My mate never had the money. Don't let facts get in the way of a good story.

Or the personality or talent to be a good NRL coach.

 

[JD Tiger]

Courtesy of Fox Sports, there's a player transfer frenzy looming with players up for grabs/negotiation as of Midnight tonight:

https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/offcontract-nrl-players-in-2018-season-cameron-smith-boyd-cordner-josh-mansour/news-story/e0942ad237ce3a3e7cd0626f6d135c34
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OFF-CONTRACT IN 2018

TIGERS

Benji Marshall, Esan Marsters, JJ Felise, Tim Grant, Kevin Naiqama, Sauaso Sue, Malakai Watene-Zelezniak

I thought Esan Marsters was signed to end of 2019?

No, just one year deal I believe.

Although, I though Angus Crichton and Felise Kaufusi had signed longer at other clubs. If not they should both be in our sights. (I thought Felise was in our sights this year, until he re-signed with Storm. I thought he re-signed for more than 1 year)

 

[JD Tiger]

So apparently, all these guys are off contract at end of 2018..

David Mead, Corey Oates, Josh Papalii, Junior Paulo, Felise Kaufusi, Dylan Edwards, Tyrone May, Angus Crichton, Joel Thompson, Boyd Cordner, Zane Tetevano.

Would be happy with any of them. 2 or 3 of that mob would be massive. Imagine signing Joel Thompson a year early and pressuring for an early release, or the same with Papalii.

 

[Cultured_Bogan]

Thompson is apparently going to be released early.

 

[Tigerdon]

If the WestsTigers don't sign our 7 players Off-Contract (Benji Marshall, Esan Marsters, JJ Felise, Tim Grant, Kevin Naiqama, Sauaso Sue, Malakai Watene-Zelezniak).

Here's the 7 i'd go after (cap space won't be a problem if we use the Roosters model)
Boyd Cordner, Luke Keary, Joel Thompson, Angus Crichton, Dylan Edwards, Ethan Lowe, Michael Morgan.

 

[851]

If the WestsTigers don't sign our 7 players Off-Contract (Benji Marshall, Esan Marsters, JJ Felise, Tim Grant, Kevin Naiqama, Sauaso Sue, Malakai Watene-Zelezniak).

Here's the 7 i'd go after (cap space won't be a problem if we use the Roosters model)
Boyd Cordner, Luke Keary, Joel Thompson, Angus Crichton, Dylan Edwards, Ethan Lowe, Michael Morgan.

The league have already set a precedent with the roosters and bronco's, so should be sweet

 

[Twal'sFirstTry]

As I wrote on Monday, Hull KR coach Tim Sheens is in town hunting down talent.

Now for an update.

I have been absolutely sworn to secrecy but I hear the former Kangaroos coach is looking at signing a Dragons halfback and Wests Tigers backrower.

Stay tuned.

I know it's the lurker saying this but still interesting to see who it may be. Might be a strong chance of Lawrence who Sheens coaches for about six or seven years