Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[HabboTiger]

News from earlier today - rugby league rumour mill

“Shaun Johnson will be returning to the New Zealand Warriors from 2022 onwards

Bulldogs fullback Nick Meaney has signed with the Melbourne Storm

Kurt Capewell has signed with the Brisbane Broncos

Dale Finucane and Dane Gagai are reportedly close to signing with the Newcastle Knights

The Cronulla Sharks are interested in signing knights duo Lachlan Fitzgibbon and Conor Watson it is understood Watson would be first choice 5/8 for the club”

Capewell isn't official .....yet

Not yet. Atleast they riff are loosing some players.

Finucane seems like a furphy to throw the media off. Whilst he is good doesn’t really fit our timeline.

 

[hsvjones]

Ok so Tpj was our top priority then we get flogged media says we should sign Finucane to solve our problems... My issue is why make a reactionarie change to our recruitment targets and stratergy from media pressure? If Tpj was our target a month ago why change now? This club is hard on its supporters.

Agree but for me I think we have left it too late now. We obviously completed our research on him and that's why we went up there 3 weeks ago to chat.. But as soon as he was allowed to look around we needed to pounce straight away to make it happen. Now I don't know the inside facts and they may have but his management might now be holding off now as there is starting to be a lot of interest in him unfortunately. So with all the interest in him I feel we would be at long odds to pick him up but I will have my fingers crossed as I think he would be excellent for us.

 

[Masterton]

Rugby league immortal Andrew Johns has urged unwanted Broncos front-rower Tevita Pangai Junior to snub the Wests Tigers for a lesser deal at the Melbourne Storm.

Yep, Bellamy loves Finucane so much he swaps him for TPJ.

 

[tigger19]

I wouldn’t be too worried guys Finucane wouldn’t come to the club for less than 650-700k and I don’t think Hartigan will offer that.The club was targeting Isaako and DWZ then ended up getting Maumolo on an even better deal, you can see the improvement in recruitment and negotiations, Finucane talk could be to persuade Pangai or someone else to sign up.

 

[BAGNF05]

Everyone has an agenda. Not sure what Joey’s is but he has one. Could be as simple as not strengthening a club which is in a similar position (ladder and development wise) as the knights.

Signing with the storm instead of the tigers is just common sense really.

Unless you’re allergic to silverware?

 

[BAGNF05]

I wouldn’t be too worried guys Finucane wouldn’t come to the club for less than 650-700k and I don’t think Hartigan will offer that.The club was targeting Isaako and DWZ then ended up getting Maumolo on an even better deal, you can see the improvement in recruitment and negotiations, Finucane talk could be to persuade Pangai or someone else to sign up.

Is this sarcasm??

 

[Tiger5150]

Ok so Tpj was our top priority then we get flogged media says we should sign Finucane to solve our problems... My issue is why make a reactionarie change to our recruitment targets and stratergy from media pressure? If Tpj was our target a month ago why change now? This club is hard on its supporters.

Agree but for me I think we have left it too late now. We obviously completed our research on him and that's why we went up there 3 weeks ago to chat.. But as soon as he was allowed to look around we needed to pounce straight away to make it happen. Now I don't know the inside facts and they may have but his management might now be holding off now as there is starting to be a lot of interest in him unfortunately. So with all the interest in him I feel we would be at long odds to pick him up but I will have my fingers crossed as I think he would be excellent for us.

You are aware he is suspended for 4 weeks?

 

[Moh]

So 3 weeks ago TPJ was in talks, comes out that hes now on the market and a whole lotta clubs interested and we're back to no chance.

Happened with LM, then JAC and now TPJ.

We are far from a destination club.

 

[hobbo1]

So 3 weeks ago TPJ was in talks, comes out that hes now on the market and a whole lotta clubs interested and we're back to no chance.

Happened with LM, then JAC and now TPJ.

We are far from a destination club.

We just get used to bump up a players price

 

[carltonleach]

Everyone has an agenda. Not sure what Joey’s is but he has one. Could be as simple as not strengthening a club which is in a similar position (ladder and development wise) as the knights.

Signing with the storm instead of the tigers is just common sense really.

Unless you’re allergic to silverware?

This comment is gold ??

 

[hammertime]

Rugby league immortal Andrew Johns has urged unwanted Broncos front-rower Tevita Pangai Junior to snub the Wests Tigers for a lesser deal at the Melbourne Storm.

Yep, Bellamy loves Finucane so much he swaps him for TPJ.

I recall another marque forward that signed for us that Bellamy " desperately wanted to keep" ....

 

[happy_tiger]

Everyone has an agenda. Not sure what Joey’s is but he has one. Could be as simple as not strengthening a club which is in a similar position (ladder and development wise) as the knights.

Signing with the storm instead of the tigers is just common sense really.

Unless you’re allergic to silverware?

I like wooden ornaments ....

 

[Cairnstigers]

Everyone has an agenda. Not sure what Joey’s is but he has one. Could be as simple as not strengthening a club which is in a similar position (ladder and development wise) as the knights.

Signing with the storm instead of the tigers is just common sense really.

Unless you’re allergic to silverware?

I like wooden ornaments ....

That's because you like being spoon fed

 

[Vince Farrar]

So 3 weeks ago TPJ was in talks, comes out that hes now on the market and a whole lotta clubs interested and we're back to no chance.

Happened with LM, then JAC and now TPJ.

We are far from a destination club.

We just get used to bump up a players price

I have a little suspicion that we’ve already done the deal with TPJ. No inside info or anything just an old man inkling.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

What makes anyone think that this bunch of soft, entitled, lazy, arrogant and comfort-zone players are going to follow Finucane's lead?
I rate Tamou.
I don't believe he was brought here to run for 200mtrs and make copious amounts of tackle-breaks, off-loads, score 10 tries and kick goals at 95%.
His leadership is about recovery, professional conduct, never lying down and adopting a winning mentality, the rest is up to guys like Mikaele, Musgrove, Luccie, Uto, Brooksy, Garner, TommyT, Joe O, Jet, Nofo, Mbye and the rest to use their God-given talents to the best of their ability.
Is he still a leader if this bunch of powder-puffs lack the mental and intestinal fortitude to follow?...
I love TPJ's X-factor, which we're missing, but giving Tamou some back-up in the mould of Finucane would be far more conducive to establishing a platform that drives the values of tenacity, pride of performance, striving to succeed, especially in the face of adversity which breed a winning culture, something we've sorely lacked for far too long.

Some of those players you named played very well last Saturday so I think what you have written is a little unfair.

The finger should be pointed at Maguire. He looked like a man without answers during that post match press conference. He's actually had that look for a significant period of time. Perhaps if the club installed a leader as coach, we may achieve better results and performances. I read many comments which describe Maguire as tough. Tough does not necessarily mean you are good, it could mean you use it to hide your lack of tactical nous or comms skills.

He doesn't have the answers but he's a loyal soldier and will be here for the remainder of his contract.

If that is true, it's confirmation WTs should be booted.

C'mon Paws...really ...'Wests Tigers' should be booted.
Are you sure you meant to say that?

Most supporters would be dismayed with the answer I responded to about Maguire.

Yeh ok Paws, but how does this post link to "WT's should be booted"?

Mediocrity. The original poster wrote Maguire doesn't have the answers but he'll see out his contract because he's a loyal soldier.

You may not have an issue with it. I do and I believe others may as well.

Hartigan is doing an outstanding job with recruitment. I wonder though whether the word is out among other players that you will not improve under Maguire?

 

[Telltails]

What makes anyone think that this bunch of soft, entitled, lazy, arrogant and comfort-zone players are going to follow Finucane's lead?
I rate Tamou.
I don't believe he was brought here to run for 200mtrs and make copious amounts of tackle-breaks, off-loads, score 10 tries and kick goals at 95%.
His leadership is about recovery, professional conduct, never lying down and adopting a winning mentality, the rest is up to guys like Mikaele, Musgrove, Luccie, Uto, Brooksy, Garner, TommyT, Joe O, Jet, Nofo, Mbye and the rest to use their God-given talents to the best of their ability.
Is he still a leader if this bunch of powder-puffs lack the mental and intestinal fortitude to follow?...
I love TPJ's X-factor, which we're missing, but giving Tamou some back-up in the mould of Finucane would be far more conducive to establishing a platform that drives the values of tenacity, pride of performance, striving to succeed, especially in the face of adversity which breed a winning culture, something we've sorely lacked for far too long.

Some of those players you named played very well last Saturday so I think what you have written is a little unfair.

The finger should be pointed at Maguire. He looked like a man without answers during that post match press conference. He's actually had that look for a significant period of time. Perhaps if the club installed a leader as coach, we may achieve better results and performances. I read many comments which describe Maguire as tough. Tough does not necessarily mean you are good, it could mean you use it to hide your lack of tactical nous or comms skills.

He doesn't have the answers but he's a loyal soldier and will be here for the remainder of his contract.

If that is true, it's confirmation WTs should be booted.

C'mon Paws...really ...'Wests Tigers' should be booted.
Are you sure you meant to say that?

Most supporters would be dismayed with the answer I responded to about Maguire.

Yeh ok Paws, but how does this post link to "WT's should be booted"?

Mediocrity. The original poster wrote Maguire doesn't have the answers but he'll see out his contract because he's a loyal soldier.

You may not have an issue with it. I do and I believe others may as well.

Hartigan is doing an outstanding job with recruitment. I wonder though whether the word is out among other players that you will not improve under Maguire?

Good players know that it's the quality of the players around you that make you better not those content to be mediocre and not put the work in. Mediocrity comes from laziness mentally and physically and that lies solely with the the players themselves.

 

[TigerWest]

What makes anyone think that this bunch of soft, entitled, lazy, arrogant and comfort-zone players are going to follow Finucane's lead?
I rate Tamou.
I don't believe he was brought here to run for 200mtrs and make copious amounts of tackle-breaks, off-loads, score 10 tries and kick goals at 95%.
His leadership is about recovery, professional conduct, never lying down and adopting a winning mentality, the rest is up to guys like Mikaele, Musgrove, Luccie, Uto, Brooksy, Garner, TommyT, Joe O, Jet, Nofo, Mbye and the rest to use their God-given talents to the best of their ability.
Is he still a leader if this bunch of powder-puffs lack the mental and intestinal fortitude to follow?...
I love TPJ's X-factor, which we're missing, but giving Tamou some back-up in the mould of Finucane would be far more conducive to establishing a platform that drives the values of tenacity, pride of performance, striving to succeed, especially in the face of adversity which breed a winning culture, something we've sorely lacked for far too long.

Some of those players you named played very well last Saturday so I think what you have written is a little unfair.

The finger should be pointed at Maguire. He looked like a man without answers during that post match press conference. He's actually had that look for a significant period of time. Perhaps if the club installed a leader as coach, we may achieve better results and performances. I read many comments which describe Maguire as tough. Tough does not necessarily mean you are good, it could mean you use it to hide your lack of tactical nous or comms skills.

He doesn't have the answers but he's a loyal soldier and will be here for the remainder of his contract.

If that is true, it's confirmation WTs should be booted.

C'mon Paws...really ...'Wests Tigers' should be booted.
Are you sure you meant to say that?

Most supporters would be dismayed with the answer I responded to about Maguire.

Yeh ok Paws, but how does this post link to "WT's should be booted"?

Mediocrity. The original poster wrote Maguire doesn't have the answers but he'll see out his contract because he's a loyal soldier.

You may not have an issue with it. I do and I believe others may as well.

Hartigan is doing an outstanding job with recruitment. I wonder though whether the word is out among other players that you will not improve under Maguire?

You can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear.....the players we have are not committed enough?

 

[twentyforty]

What makes anyone think that this bunch of soft, entitled, lazy, arrogant and comfort-zone players are going to follow Finucane's lead?
I rate Tamou.
I don't believe he was brought here to run for 200mtrs and make copious amounts of tackle-breaks, off-loads, score 10 tries and kick goals at 95%.
His leadership is about recovery, professional conduct, never lying down and adopting a winning mentality, the rest is up to guys like Mikaele, Musgrove, Luccie, Uto, Brooksy, Garner, TommyT, Joe O, Jet, Nofo, Mbye and the rest to use their God-given talents to the best of their ability.
Is he still a leader if this bunch of powder-puffs lack the mental and intestinal fortitude to follow?...
I love TPJ's X-factor, which we're missing, but giving Tamou some back-up in the mould of Finucane would be far more conducive to establishing a platform that drives the values of tenacity, pride of performance, striving to succeed, especially in the face of adversity which breed a winning culture, something we've sorely lacked for far too long.

Some of those players you named played very well last Saturday so I think what you have written is a little unfair.

The finger should be pointed at Maguire. He looked like a man without answers during that post match press conference. He's actually had that look for a significant period of time. Perhaps if the club installed a leader as coach, we may achieve better results and performances. I read many comments which describe Maguire as tough. Tough does not necessarily mean you are good, it could mean you use it to hide your lack of tactical nous or comms skills.

He doesn't have the answers but he's a loyal soldier and will be here for the remainder of his contract.

If that is true, it's confirmation WTs should be booted.

C'mon Paws...really ...'Wests Tigers' should be booted.
Are you sure you meant to say that?

Most supporters would be dismayed with the answer I responded to about Maguire.

Yeh ok Paws, but how does this post link to "WT's should be booted"?

Mediocrity. The original poster wrote Maguire doesn't have the answers but he'll see out his contract because he's a loyal soldier.

You may not have an issue with it. I do and I believe others may as well.

Hartigan is doing an outstanding job with recruitment. I wonder though whether the word is out among other players that you will not improve under Maguire?

You can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear.....the players we have are not committed enough?

There may be some who realise their position is shaky. Talau would be one imo.

 

[TigerWest]

What makes anyone think that this bunch of soft, entitled, lazy, arrogant and comfort-zone players are going to follow Finucane's lead?
I rate Tamou.
I don't believe he was brought here to run for 200mtrs and make copious amounts of tackle-breaks, off-loads, score 10 tries and kick goals at 95%.
His leadership is about recovery, professional conduct, never lying down and adopting a winning mentality, the rest is up to guys like Mikaele, Musgrove, Luccie, Uto, Brooksy, Garner, TommyT, Joe O, Jet, Nofo, Mbye and the rest to use their God-given talents to the best of their ability.
Is he still a leader if this bunch of powder-puffs lack the mental and intestinal fortitude to follow?...
I love TPJ's X-factor, which we're missing, but giving Tamou some back-up in the mould of Finucane would be far more conducive to establishing a platform that drives the values of tenacity, pride of performance, striving to succeed, especially in the face of adversity which breed a winning culture, something we've sorely lacked for far too long.

Some of those players you named played very well last Saturday so I think what you have written is a little unfair.

The finger should be pointed at Maguire. He looked like a man without answers during that post match press conference. He's actually had that look for a significant period of time. Perhaps if the club installed a leader as coach, we may achieve better results and performances. I read many comments which describe Maguire as tough. Tough does not necessarily mean you are good, it could mean you use it to hide your lack of tactical nous or comms skills.

He doesn't have the answers but he's a loyal soldier and will be here for the remainder of his contract.

If that is true, it's confirmation WTs should be booted.

C'mon Paws...really ...'Wests Tigers' should be booted.
Are you sure you meant to say that?

Most supporters would be dismayed with the answer I responded to about Maguire.

Yeh ok Paws, but how does this post link to "WT's should be booted"?

Mediocrity. The original poster wrote Maguire doesn't have the answers but he'll see out his contract because he's a loyal soldier.

You may not have an issue with it. I do and I believe others may as well.

Hartigan is doing an outstanding job with recruitment. I wonder though whether the word is out among other players that you will not improve under Maguire?

You can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear.....the players we have are not committed enough?


There may be some who realise their position is shaky. **Talau** would be one imo.

I really can't believe he is still in the team.