Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Chicken_Faced_Killa]

Our policy of not over spending may have got our cap back in order but we're now left with the crappy situation where we are way under the cap and don't have enough quality in our squad to win games.

From one extreme to the other.

We have money to spend, time to make a splash.

Ponga signed with Newie from North Queensland when they were an absolute rabble because they threw heaps of cash at him. We've got to aim high and hope to convince a big fish soon

I think the club have thrown money at some big name players in recent years but no one wants to come. We’ve got money to burn but no one wants to take it

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Our policy of not over spending may have got our cap back in order but we're now left with the crappy situation where we are way under the cap and don't have enough quality in our squad to win games.

From one extreme to the other.

We have money to spend, time to make a splash.

Ponga signed with Newie from North Queensland when they were an absolute rabble because they threw heaps of cash at him. We've got to aim high and hope to convince a big fish soon

Fully agree. It's about being smart though as well.
If we spend big on 2-3 talented players over a retirement ward it would be a new experience for us because that has bitten us big time in the past.
Herbi & Nanai would be a huge start.

I don't know where we will find a fullback though which after our forwards & center is the biggest hole we have unless AJ comes good. I don't have as much faith in Dillon as others do.

 

[stryker 69]

My personal opinion is that Finucane is massively overrated and I like him as a player. He is a middle forward and should be judged on his ability in that role.

He would have brought something to this side that is sorely needed. An experienced forward leader both on and off the paddock.

 

[JC99]

Let's wait and see. I reckon it's a dud signing. Time will tell but I'm making the call now he is a dud signing.

They are paying him as a premium middle forward for 4 years. He ain't that good now and he isn't going to improve.

Lastly he is a good player. At the moment I view him as being on Brooks salary and he ain't the guy to win you the game when it's on the line.

His contract is heavily front ended. By the end of his deal his contract goes way down

 

[jadtiger]

His contract is heavily front ended. By the end of his deal his contract goes way down

What makes you believe it is front ended and please don't tell me that Slothfield is your source because he has zero credibility as do the rest of the telecrap brigade

 

[bigsiro]

Our policy of not over spending may have got our cap back in order but we're now left with the crappy situation where we are way under the cap and don't have enough quality in our squad to win games.

From one extreme to the other.

We have money to spend, time to make a splash.

Ponga signed with Newie from North Queensland when they were an absolute rabble because they threw heaps of cash at him. We've got to aim high and hope to convince a big fish soon

Absolutely.
Gotta sell the story and get 2-3 big names to buy in. From there it should snowball.

 

[balmain boy]

I think the club have thrown money at some big name players in recent years but no one wants to come. We’ve got money to burn but no one wants to take it

We have to offer more than other teams. That's just the reality of the situation. Have we offered significantly more for any of these players? Don't think so

 

[bigsiro]

On another note; I don’t get why there is the resistance to having a fire sale if it means paying other clubs to take on our outcast’s contracts. Why is this such a problem?
I can see that it is counterintuitive, but I just can’t avoid the elephant in the room, that is, that $300k-$400k is just not a big price to pay for the purposes of trying to rebuild a club and and create a successful team that means so much to so many people.
For me and the average punter 300k is a lot of money, but come on, in the world of professional sport it’s not.
Consider that WT are a massive brand, sizeable organisation with significant reach, huge footprint, large networks, with thousands of members and a large number of stakeholders.
I mean, I know this is a salary cap issue, but it’s such a bloody trifle why are we struggling so much to sort it out?! It’s embarrassing!

 

[Saturnalia]

On another note; I don’t get why there is the resistance to having a fire sale if it means paying other clubs to take on our outcast’s contracts. Why is this such a problem?

You'd need another club to agree to take one of our players. That's the hard part.

 

[sly]

Forget about dillon for first grade at this club for a couple of reasons, he needs time, I’m not saying he will ever be as good as papenhuyzen, but I watched papenhuyzen and he couldn’t handle reserve grade when first played it, he was timid and rag dolled and mr Mac and others didn’t see it in papenhuyzen, so they let him go. We didn’t want him. Unfortunately we don’t have time for a dillon to sit in reserve grade, make mistakes be inconsistent, get stronger, gain confidence etc…. We have nobody in reserve grade to help the youngsters progress, and it doesn’t matter how dillon plays, macdonell doesn’t like him.

 

[Roar_Power]

Hearing that Brooks to be moved out of the club come round 14 to the Bulldogs in a straight swap for Luke Thompson, Madge given the tick of approval by Sheens for this year also but next year will be on the block if we don't perform

Apologies for my ignorance but why round 14?

 

[Masterton]

KIsn

Apologies for my ignorance but why round 14?

Isn't that Doueihi's mooted return date?

 

[Roar_Power]

KIsn

Isn't that Doueihi's mooted return date?

Aaaah, makes sense....cheers.

 

[Demps]

Forget about dillon for first grade at this club for a couple of reasons, he needs time, I’m not saying he will ever be as good as papenhuyzen, but I watched papenhuyzen and he couldn’t handle reserve grade when first played it, he was timid and rag dolled and mr Mac and others didn’t see it in papenhuyzen, so they let him go. We didn’t want him. Unfortunately we don’t have time for a dillon to sit in reserve grade, make mistakes be inconsistent, get stronger, gain confidence etc…. We have nobody in reserve grade to help the youngsters progress, and it doesn’t matter how dillon plays, macdonell doesn’t like him.

Disgraceful aye @sly

 

[KH1988]

I see Herbie's name mentioned a lot on here as a suggestion - below is an update in todays SMH

The full article also has an update from Robbie on the "blow up"

Farah fires back at accusations of undermining Tigers coach Maguire

Reports surfaced on Sunday afternoon that Farah, who is a trainer for the Wests Tigers, was involved in an expletive-laden tirade aimed at the coach.

www.smh.com.au

 

[Demps]

Punt McDonnell

 

[batboy]

On another note; I don’t get why there is the resistance to having a fire sale if it means paying other clubs to take on our outcast’s contracts. Why is this such a problem?
I can see that it is counterintuitive, but I just can’t avoid the elephant in the room, that is, that $300k-$400k is just not a big price to pay for the purposes of trying to rebuild a club and and create a successful team that means so much to so many people.
For me and the average punter 300k is a lot of money, but come on, in the world of professional sport it’s not.
Consider that WT are a massive brand, sizeable organisation with significant reach, huge footprint, large networks, with thousands of members and a large number of stakeholders.
I mean, I know this is a salary cap issue, but it’s such a bloody trifle why are we struggling so much to sort it out?! It’s embarrassing!

I agree, But it should have happened 4 Years ago...
We missed that Window.
If it happened back then and we were looking at our 4th spoon - No one here would wear that either.
Reality, Outside of winning the comp - Everyone has something to whinge about.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Punt McDonnell

I'm sure we will see a grandkid or cousin make his debut soon for us.
Either that of the way this season is going all the players will all be mandated to wear red shoes

 

[Lee's fedora]

Apologies for my ignorance but why round 14?

Yeah so Round 14 is AD's return date once he is nearing return the swap talks will heat up in a straight swap for Luke Thompson we will most likely be paying some of Brook's deal. Dogs need to move Thompsons contract due to its size they cannot fit Kikau and Mahoney and need to move it early