Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[GNR4LIFE]

In a statement released this afternoon, Canterbury confirmed that several players would be farewelled in Sunday afternoon's clash with the Wests Tigers.

Joining Napa and Hopoate out the exit door are: Lachlan Lewis, Nick Meaney, Renouf Atoni, Sione Katoa, Dean Britt, Chris Smith, James Roumanos, Brad Deitz, Watson Heleta and Kiko Manu.

Anyone keen of any of those players? ? Pretty sure the half decent ones have already been signed up like Atoni and Meaney

I hope Tigers come out soon and announce who is staying or going like this...

I would not mind offering Napa a short term deal as he is only 28 still.. Get him into a good system and a coach like Madge might help him..

Tigers only have a few players whose contracts are up Amone ,Chee Kam and Cini the others are already known Walters,Packer,Mbye

The club haven’t officially acknowledged Packer’s exit.

But would they resign him ???

Never say never

 

[the_third]

Not sure if this story has been posted before
Doesn't sound good.
https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/up-and-adam-why-covid-is-threatening-to-ruin-tigers-2022-campaign-20210827-p58mi6.html

Up and Adam? Why COVID is threatening to ruin Tigers’ 2022 campaign
Christian Nicolussi
By Christian Nicolussi
August 27, 2021 — 3.27pm

Wests Tigers’ future captain, Adam Doueihi, fears he could be forced to wait months to undergo knee surgery because of Sydney’s COVID-19 outbreak, which would potentially push his comeback to the middle of next season.

Doueihi said his immediate concern is establishing exactly when he can undergo a second operation on his left knee to repair the ACL he tore against Cronulla last weekend.

The five-eighth heard a “click” during a tackle in the second half but had two shots at goal before coming from the field.

All elective surgeries in NSW have been put on hold so public and private hospital beds are kept available during the latest pandemic.

Parramatta baulked at sending winger Maika Sivo back to Sydney and kept him in Queensland, where he has already undergone knee surgery. And Penrith plan on having Nathan Cleary’s shoulder operated on up north at the end of the season before he returns home.

Now Doueihi is back in Sydney, and no chance of returning north because of the border closures, the Tigers must play the waiting game with their best player.

The Tigers wanted Doueihi to consult with the Sydney-based David Parker. Given recovery time from knee surgery is nine months, Doueihi and the Tigers hope it is only a matter of weeks, not months, before he is operated on by Parker.

Wests Tigers crash out of finals contention for 10th straight year
“I’m definitely going ahead with surgery. It’s now a question of how soon we can do it because it’s not classified as essential surgery,” Doueihi told the Herald.

“The doc hasn’t been told when they can re-open for surgery. The two hospitals he works out of are not available right now.

“There could be a smaller hospital he can work out of, but we’re just waiting to see what happens.

“Because I’m a professional sportsman and it’s my job, we’re looking to see if there can be any exemptions.”


Exactly when elective surgeries re-commence will be determined by Sydney’s COVID numbers. Just last week it was reported NSW Health Deputy Secretary Paul Minns fired off a letter to private hospitals informing them category 2 surgeries, including knee operations, could be performed but only “if the patient’s clinical condition indicates that an emergency admission may eventuate if the condition is not treated within 30 days”.

Doueihi partially tore his ACL during the 2020 pre-season, and scans confirmed the same tear had become bigger after last Saturday’s loss to the Sharks.

“It’s only partially torn, not fully ruptured, but I knew there was something wrong straight away,” Doueihi said.

“It just felt unstable. I took two goal kicks with it.”

Doueihi has been one of the few positives for the Tigers, who will miss playing finals for a 10th straight year. Losing Doueihi for any amount of time is hardly what the club needs.

Jackson Hastings will arrive from the UK and likely partner Luke Brooks in the halves to begin next season, while Jock Madden gets his shot in the No.6 on Sunday against Penrith, who will start $1.02 favourites with the bookies.

As for what fans could expect from Madden in his first starting game in the NRL, Doueihi said: “He’s a good kid who works hard. I like watching him train and I’m always teaching him stuff. I’m so happy he’s got the call-up.

“He’s probably more of a No.7 but we’ll see how he goes in the No. 6. He’s good at managing games and did a good job of that in [NSW] Cup games this year.

Jeebus. 2021 hasn’t finished yet 2022 is already in a shambles according to sections of the media…..lol

Fly him to Singapore for surgery and rehab.

Queensland eve. It’s not that hard to work out

 

[Elderslie_Tiger]

Not sure if this story has been posted before
Doesn't sound good.
https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/up-and-adam-why-covid-is-threatening-to-ruin-tigers-2022-campaign-20210827-p58mi6.html

Up and Adam? Why COVID is threatening to ruin Tigers’ 2022 campaign
Christian Nicolussi
By Christian Nicolussi
August 27, 2021 — 3.27pm

Wests Tigers’ future captain, Adam Doueihi, fears he could be forced to wait months to undergo knee surgery because of Sydney’s COVID-19 outbreak, which would potentially push his comeback to the middle of next season.

Doueihi said his immediate concern is establishing exactly when he can undergo a second operation on his left knee to repair the ACL he tore against Cronulla last weekend.

The five-eighth heard a “click” during a tackle in the second half but had two shots at goal before coming from the field.

All elective surgeries in NSW have been put on hold so public and private hospital beds are kept available during the latest pandemic.

Parramatta baulked at sending winger Maika Sivo back to Sydney and kept him in Queensland, where he has already undergone knee surgery. And Penrith plan on having Nathan Cleary’s shoulder operated on up north at the end of the season before he returns home.

Now Doueihi is back in Sydney, and no chance of returning north because of the border closures, the Tigers must play the waiting game with their best player.

The Tigers wanted Doueihi to consult with the Sydney-based David Parker. Given recovery time from knee surgery is nine months, Doueihi and the Tigers hope it is only a matter of weeks, not months, before he is operated on by Parker.

Wests Tigers crash out of finals contention for 10th straight year
“I’m definitely going ahead with surgery. It’s now a question of how soon we can do it because it’s not classified as essential surgery,” Doueihi told the Herald.

“The doc hasn’t been told when they can re-open for surgery. The two hospitals he works out of are not available right now.

“There could be a smaller hospital he can work out of, but we’re just waiting to see what happens.

“Because I’m a professional sportsman and it’s my job, we’re looking to see if there can be any exemptions.”


Exactly when elective surgeries re-commence will be determined by Sydney’s COVID numbers. Just last week it was reported NSW Health Deputy Secretary Paul Minns fired off a letter to private hospitals informing them category 2 surgeries, including knee operations, could be performed but only “if the patient’s clinical condition indicates that an emergency admission may eventuate if the condition is not treated within 30 days”.

Doueihi partially tore his ACL during the 2020 pre-season, and scans confirmed the same tear had become bigger after last Saturday’s loss to the Sharks.

“It’s only partially torn, not fully ruptured, but I knew there was something wrong straight away,” Doueihi said.

“It just felt unstable. I took two goal kicks with it.”

Doueihi has been one of the few positives for the Tigers, who will miss playing finals for a 10th straight year. Losing Doueihi for any amount of time is hardly what the club needs.

Jackson Hastings will arrive from the UK and likely partner Luke Brooks in the halves to begin next season, while Jock Madden gets his shot in the No.6 on Sunday against Penrith, who will start $1.02 favourites with the bookies.

As for what fans could expect from Madden in his first starting game in the NRL, Doueihi said: “He’s a good kid who works hard. I like watching him train and I’m always teaching him stuff. I’m so happy he’s got the call-up.

“He’s probably more of a No.7 but we’ll see how he goes in the No. 6. He’s good at managing games and did a good job of that in [NSW] Cup games this year.

Jeebus. 2021 hasn’t finished yet 2022 is already in a shambles according to sections of the media…..lol

Fly him to Singapore for surgery and rehab.

Queensland eve. It’s not that hard to work out

I read a report saying surgery a couple of weeks after the injury can assist with the rehabilitation

 

[Pascoes_barber]

Would pass on Napa, hasn't been good for a while

Spent too much time concentrating on his movie-making aspirations for sure, but he has committed to focusing on Rugby League moving forward so will be a decent signing.

 

[jadtiger]

Would pass on Napa, hasn't been good for a while

Spent too much time concentrating on his movie-making aspirations for sure, but he has committed to focusing on Rugby League moving forward so will be a decent signing.

He can sign anywhere he likes as long as it is not with us

 

[Guest]

In a statement released this afternoon, Canterbury confirmed that several players would be farewelled in Sunday afternoon's clash with the Wests Tigers.

Joining Napa and Hopoate out the exit door are: Lachlan Lewis, Nick Meaney, Renouf Atoni, Sione Katoa, Dean Britt, Chris Smith, James Roumanos, Brad Deitz, Watson Heleta and Kiko Manu.

Anyone keen of any of those players? ? Pretty sure the half decent ones have already been signed up like Atoni and Meaney

I hope Tigers come out soon and announce who is staying or going like this...

I would not mind offering Napa a short term deal as he is only 28 still.. Get him into a good system and a coach like Madge might help him..

Tigers only have a few players whose contracts are up Amone ,Chee Kam and Cini the others are already known Walters,Packer,Mbye

The club haven’t officially acknowledged Packer’s exit.

But would they resign him ???

Never say never

4 more years!
4 more years!
4 more years!

 

[iofthetigers]

In a statement released this afternoon, Canterbury confirmed that several players would be farewelled in Sunday afternoon's clash with the Wests Tigers.

Joining Napa and Hopoate out the exit door are: Lachlan Lewis, Nick Meaney, Renouf Atoni, Sione Katoa, Dean Britt, Chris Smith, James Roumanos, Brad Deitz, Watson Heleta and Kiko Manu.

Anyone keen of any of those players? ? Pretty sure the half decent ones have already been signed up like Atoni and Meaney

I hope Tigers come out soon and announce who is staying or going like this...

I would not mind offering Napa a short term deal as he is only 28 still.. Get him into a good system and a coach like Madge might help him..

His nearly a done deal at The donkeys

 

[Aceshigh]

I hope Amone gets another year , he seems to have a bit of ticker

 

[JC99]

I hope Amone gets another year , he seems to have a bit of ticker

He's really really stupid though. Against Penrith he made two errors leading to tries, a dumb strip attempt on fourth tackle and he flew out by himself to try make a tackle on a kick chase and created a big gap for Edwards

If we can't sign any other props then keep him as a backup I guess

 

[yeahcaz]

In a statement released this afternoon, Canterbury confirmed that several players would be farewelled in Sunday afternoon's clash with the Wests Tigers.

Joining Napa and Hopoate out the exit door are: Lachlan Lewis, Nick Meaney, Renouf Atoni, Sione Katoa, Dean Britt, Chris Smith, James Roumanos, Brad Deitz, Watson Heleta and Kiko Manu.

Anyone keen of any of those players? ? Pretty sure the half decent ones have already been signed up like Atoni and Meaney

I hope Tigers come out soon and announce who is staying or going like this...

I would not mind offering Napa a short term deal as he is only 28 still.. Get him into a good system and a coach like Madge might help him..

Are you implying we’re a good system with a good coach ?

 

[avocadoontoast]

In a statement released this afternoon, Canterbury confirmed that several players would be farewelled in Sunday afternoon's clash with the Wests Tigers.

Joining Napa and Hopoate out the exit door are: Lachlan Lewis, Nick Meaney, Renouf Atoni, Sione Katoa, Dean Britt, Chris Smith, James Roumanos, Brad Deitz, Watson Heleta and Kiko Manu.

Anyone keen of any of those players? ? Pretty sure the half decent ones have already been signed up like Atoni and Meaney

I hope Tigers come out soon and announce who is staying or going like this...

I would not mind offering Napa a short term deal as he is only 28 still.. Get him into a good system and a coach like Madge might help him..

His nearly a done deal at The donkeys

Damn, thought we had him

 

[coivtny]

In a statement released this afternoon, Canterbury confirmed that several players would be farewelled in Sunday afternoon's clash with the Wests Tigers.

Joining Napa and Hopoate out the exit door are: Lachlan Lewis, Nick Meaney, Renouf Atoni, Sione Katoa, Dean Britt, Chris Smith, James Roumanos, Brad Deitz, Watson Heleta and Kiko Manu.

Anyone keen of any of those players? ? Pretty sure the half decent ones have already been signed up like Atoni and Meaney

I hope Tigers come out soon and announce who is staying or going like this...

I would not mind offering Napa a short term deal as he is only 28 still.. Get him into a good system and a coach like Madge might help him..

Tigers only have a few players whose contracts are up Amone ,Chee Kam and Cini the others are already known Walters,Packer,Mbye

The club haven’t officially acknowledged Packer’s exit.

And I hope they don't. I would hate to read anything positive from the club about Packer finishing up. He does not deserve any acknowledgment or kudos.

 

[JC99]

In a statement released this afternoon, Canterbury confirmed that several players would be farewelled in Sunday afternoon's clash with the Wests Tigers.

Joining Napa and Hopoate out the exit door are: Lachlan Lewis, Nick Meaney, Renouf Atoni, Sione Katoa, Dean Britt, Chris Smith, James Roumanos, Brad Deitz, Watson Heleta and Kiko Manu.

Anyone keen of any of those players? ? Pretty sure the half decent ones have already been signed up like Atoni and Meaney

I hope Tigers come out soon and announce who is staying or going like this...

I would not mind offering Napa a short term deal as he is only 28 still.. Get him into a good system and a coach like Madge might help him..

Tigers only have a few players whose contracts are up Amone ,Chee Kam and Cini the others are already known Walters,Packer,Mbye

The club haven’t officially acknowledged Packer’s exit.

And I hope they don't. I would hate to read anything positive from the club about Packer finishing up. He does not deserve any acknowledgment or kudos.

He's actually pretty well liked by the players, he's a good guy who's really good for the young fellas, unfortunately the club gave him wayyyy too much money. The club will thank anyone who's leaving unless they pull a Matto

 

[coivtny]

In a statement released this afternoon, Canterbury confirmed that several players would be farewelled in Sunday afternoon's clash with the Wests Tigers.

Joining Napa and Hopoate out the exit door are: Lachlan Lewis, Nick Meaney, Renouf Atoni, Sione Katoa, Dean Britt, Chris Smith, James Roumanos, Brad Deitz, Watson Heleta and Kiko Manu.

Anyone keen of any of those players? ? Pretty sure the half decent ones have already been signed up like Atoni and Meaney

I hope Tigers come out soon and announce who is staying or going like this...

I would not mind offering Napa a short term deal as he is only 28 still.. Get him into a good system and a coach like Madge might help him..

Tigers only have a few players whose contracts are up Amone ,Chee Kam and Cini the others are already known Walters,Packer,Mbye

The club haven’t officially acknowledged Packer’s exit.

And I hope they don't. I would hate to read anything positive from the club about Packer finishing up. He does not deserve any acknowledgment or kudos.

He's actually pretty well liked by the players, he's a good guy who's really good for the young fellas, unfortunately the club gave him wayyyy too much money. The club will thank anyone who's leaving unless they pull a Matto

I must admit I didn't know that but, that aside, I haven't seen much effort from him on the field and I wonder how hard he's worked to get back from injury. He and Reynolds leaving at half time in the Manly game (from memory) last year, left a sour taste in my mouth.

 

[voice_of_reason]

Hope you are joking he was hit and miss at the rorters and a complete miss at the dogs

He doesn't miss with his forehead.

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]




Why do I always see Dudley Do-Right?

2022 signing and Kirwan State High School outside back Dudley Dotoi has been named in the Australian Schoolboys Merit team.

 

[mike]




Why do I always see Dudley Do-Right?


2022 signing and Kirwan State High School outside back Dudley Dotoi has been named in the Australian Schoolboys Merit team.

Thanks, but I was just showing my age.

 

[JC99]

In a statement released this afternoon, Canterbury confirmed that several players would be farewelled in Sunday afternoon's clash with the Wests Tigers.

Joining Napa and Hopoate out the exit door are: Lachlan Lewis, Nick Meaney, Renouf Atoni, Sione Katoa, Dean Britt, Chris Smith, James Roumanos, Brad Deitz, Watson Heleta and Kiko Manu.

Anyone keen of any of those players? ? Pretty sure the half decent ones have already been signed up like Atoni and Meaney

I hope Tigers come out soon and announce who is staying or going like this...

I would not mind offering Napa a short term deal as he is only 28 still.. Get him into a good system and a coach like Madge might help him..

Tigers only have a few players whose contracts are up Amone ,Chee Kam and Cini the others are already known Walters,Packer,Mbye

The club haven’t officially acknowledged Packer’s exit.

And I hope they don't. I would hate to read anything positive from the club about Packer finishing up. He does not deserve any acknowledgment or kudos.

He's actually pretty well liked by the players, he's a good guy who's really good for the young fellas, unfortunately the club gave him wayyyy too much money. The club will thank anyone who's leaving unless they pull a Matto

I must admit I didn't know that but, that aside, I haven't seen much effort from him on the field and I wonder how hard he's worked to get back from injury. He and Reynolds leaving at half time in the Manly game (from memory) last year, left a sour taste in my mouth.

Yeah the leaving at halftime cause they were cold was pretty dumb ? Russ did seem happy to take his money this year and not do too much

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]




Why do I always see Dudley Do-Right?


2022 signing and Kirwan State High School outside back Dudley Dotoi has been named in the Australian Schoolboys Merit team.

Thanks, but I was just showing my age.


 

[the_third]

Not sure if this story has been posted before
Doesn't sound good.
https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/up-and-adam-why-covid-is-threatening-to-ruin-tigers-2022-campaign-20210827-p58mi6.html

Up and Adam? Why COVID is threatening to ruin Tigers’ 2022 campaign
Christian Nicolussi
By Christian Nicolussi
August 27, 2021 — 3.27pm

Wests Tigers’ future captain, Adam Doueihi, fears he could be forced to wait months to undergo knee surgery because of Sydney’s COVID-19 outbreak, which would potentially push his comeback to the middle of next season.

Doueihi said his immediate concern is establishing exactly when he can undergo a second operation on his left knee to repair the ACL he tore against Cronulla last weekend.

The five-eighth heard a “click” during a tackle in the second half but had two shots at goal before coming from the field.

All elective surgeries in NSW have been put on hold so public and private hospital beds are kept available during the latest pandemic.

Parramatta baulked at sending winger Maika Sivo back to Sydney and kept him in Queensland, where he has already undergone knee surgery. And Penrith plan on having Nathan Cleary’s shoulder operated on up north at the end of the season before he returns home.

Now Doueihi is back in Sydney, and no chance of returning north because of the border closures, the Tigers must play the waiting game with their best player.

The Tigers wanted Doueihi to consult with the Sydney-based David Parker. Given recovery time from knee surgery is nine months, Doueihi and the Tigers hope it is only a matter of weeks, not months, before he is operated on by Parker.

Wests Tigers crash out of finals contention for 10th straight year
“I’m definitely going ahead with surgery. It’s now a question of how soon we can do it because it’s not classified as essential surgery,” Doueihi told the Herald.

“The doc hasn’t been told when they can re-open for surgery. The two hospitals he works out of are not available right now.

“There could be a smaller hospital he can work out of, but we’re just waiting to see what happens.

“Because I’m a professional sportsman and it’s my job, we’re looking to see if there can be any exemptions.”


Exactly when elective surgeries re-commence will be determined by Sydney’s COVID numbers. Just last week it was reported NSW Health Deputy Secretary Paul Minns fired off a letter to private hospitals informing them category 2 surgeries, including knee operations, could be performed but only “if the patient’s clinical condition indicates that an emergency admission may eventuate if the condition is not treated within 30 days”.

Doueihi partially tore his ACL during the 2020 pre-season, and scans confirmed the same tear had become bigger after last Saturday’s loss to the Sharks.

“It’s only partially torn, not fully ruptured, but I knew there was something wrong straight away,” Doueihi said.

“It just felt unstable. I took two goal kicks with it.”

Doueihi has been one of the few positives for the Tigers, who will miss playing finals for a 10th straight year. Losing Doueihi for any amount of time is hardly what the club needs.

Jackson Hastings will arrive from the UK and likely partner Luke Brooks in the halves to begin next season, while Jock Madden gets his shot in the No.6 on Sunday against Penrith, who will start $1.02 favourites with the bookies.

As for what fans could expect from Madden in his first starting game in the NRL, Doueihi said: “He’s a good kid who works hard. I like watching him train and I’m always teaching him stuff. I’m so happy he’s got the call-up.

“He’s probably more of a No.7 but we’ll see how he goes in the No. 6. He’s good at managing games and did a good job of that in [NSW] Cup games this year.

Jeebus. 2021 hasn’t finished yet 2022 is already in a shambles according to sections of the media…..lol

Fly him to Singapore for surgery and rehab.

Queensland eve. It’s not that hard to work out

I read a report saying surgery a couple of weeks after the injury can assist with the rehabilitation

Not a dr so have no idea but I do know that he doesn’t have to have surgery in NSW. It’s not like doctors in other states in Australia are sub par.