Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[The SHADOW]

In an interview a few weeks ago he said he confronted sheens and sheens said there is a place for him in This team and then he went on to say he is looking to remain at the club and is hoping to earn a extension

Broken leg is on the mend. Plenty of twitter time, needs to find himself, he’s lost at the moment.

 

[The SHADOW]

Isaiah Papali'i set to honour his contract but Wests Tigers could LOSE finals-starved star David Nofoaluma who has fallen in love with the Melbourne Storm​

• Manager of Isaiah Papali'i told Tim Sheens his client will come across from Eels
• Tigers fans were nervous dynamic backrower may backflip on three-year deal
• Winger David Nofaaluma is 'loving' time in Melbourne, may stay with the Storm
• He is on loan until the end of the season, poised to play finals footy for first time

By ANDREW PRENTICE FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA

Isaiah Papali'i is poised to honour his NRL deal with the Wests Tigers from next season - but they face an uphill task to keep winger David Nofoaluma, who is loving his time in Melbourne.
Parramatta star Papali'i, 23, has inked a lucrative, three-year contract with the joint venture outfit, but has been non-committal about his future after Michael Maguire was sacked in June.
However in welcome news for long-suffering Tigers fans, the backrower's agent Dan O'Loughlin confirmed to incoming coach Tim Sheens this week his client will honour his deal at Concord, believed to be worth $1.9million.

The Tigers need the Kiwi international on their books if they are to rebuild and challenge for a top-eight spot from 2023 onwards.

The club has already released or failed to re-sign forwards Luciano Leilua [Cowboys], Luke Garner [Panthers] and Kelma Tuilagi [Sea Eag

Old news

 

[851]

Can you imagine if last year, when we were apparently flush with cash, we offered overs and only bought 3 players, Burton, Hynes and Finucane? And then got Api and Papi for next year?

There were plenty who said Burton and Hynes would struggle outside their current clubs, I was not one of them, I was all in on both

 

[The SHADOW]

There were plenty who said Burton and Hynes would struggle outside their current clubs, I was not one of them, I was all in on both

I’ve said it before , but not here. These guys will achieve less than expected.

 

[Cobarcats]

Not sure but I think it will be someone already under contract so no one will expect it.
Sheen's just has a way of making things happen and ex-players love him and speak very highly of him.

I can only see someone being released if a club is under cap pressure to retain a big name player.
Like if the Broncos go all out for Haas they might have to offload a quality player.
That could be an interesting scenario.

 

[Curaeus]

Tedesco speaks regularly with Marshall, and the Tigers’ legend even reached out to him about a homecoming.
“Benji lives down the road from me, and before he was even announced as head coach at the Tigers, he texted me about coming back,” Tedesco said.

“I never thought he was serious at the time. He was appointed coach and then all these stories came out about me [returning].
“I’m close with Benji but I’m very happy at the Roosters. Robbo also signed on for another five years this year, and that’s a big factor for me. He’s the best coach I’ve ever had. I can’t thank him enough for not only what he does for my game and confidence on the field, but how he has helped me as a leader off the field.”

Tedesco open to positional move to keep all-star band together

As he brings up 200 NRL games, James Tedesco is aware of Joey Manu and Joseph Suaalii’s fullback aspirations – and how he thinks it could eventually work.

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The SS Teddy sailed some time ago!

 

[Lukic]

If we weren't on the hook for Brooks on near 1 million and our club's idiotic infatuation with him, we definitely could've had one of Burton or Hynes.

Could you imagine Burton on the left, Doueihi on the right, Hastings at lock and Koroisau at 9. What a spine that would be.

Not a fan of the Dylan Brown talk. I think he's a good player, but simply not consistent enough in attack to be getting premium dollar. You can't pay a guy 800k+ if they're not going to be the best player in the spine. Parra still runs through Moses/Gutherson/Mahoney more than it does Brown so the hope would be that he'd have to kick his game another gear.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

I like Brown but I think we would need to be around 850-900k to have a chance.. There are a few clubs that would pay that so time will tell

you tell Brooks 650k take or leave
give Hastings 800k
give brown 850k
adam plays elsewhere

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

If we weren't on the hook for Brooks on near 1 million and our club's idiotic infatuation with him, we definitely could've had one of Burton or Hynes.

Could you imagine Burton on the left, Doueihi on the right, Hastings at lock and Koroisau at 9. What a spine that would be.

Not a fan of the Dylan Brown talk. I think he's a good player, but simply not consistent enough in attack to be getting premium dollar. You can't pay a guy 800k+ if they're not going to be the best player in the spine. Parra still runs through Moses/Gutherson/Mahoney more than it does Brown so the hope would be that he'd have to kick his game another gear.

Brooks has a long service discount so offer 700k it is 500k on your cap

 

[The SHADOW]

you tell Brooks 650k take or leave
give Hastings 800k
give brown 850k
adam plays elsewhere

HASTINGS $800k

 

[Lukic]

A lot of people are getting too carried away with what the jersey means.

6 and 7 are jerseys. They don't mean "halfback" or "five-eighth" anymore. For many teams its left half and right half. If Hastings is in the 13, he's our first receiver and for all intents and purposes, our halfback. Just defends in the middle. Then our 6 & 7 would play as two second-receivers/"five-eighths".

If you put Tamou in the number 2 jersey and played him up the middle all game, would he be a winger? No.

 

[851]

Madden > Brooks

And a stack of halves better than both of them

 

[851]

Round 2,
Saturday 20th of March, 2022
Vs Newcastle Knights.

26 - 4 ( Tigers lost )

Brooks played - Madden did not.

This bloke loves Brooks, you can't tell him jack about him

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

This bloke loves Brooks, you can't tell him jack about him

let me know when Madden gets halfback of the year

 

[851]

I’ve said it before , but not here. These guys will achieve less than expected.

I would take Burton at 6, and Hynes at 7 or 1 any day over anything we have

 

[The SHADOW]

I would take Burton at 6, and Hynes at 7 or 1 any day over anything we have

I agree , but I prefer others. No one’s wrong.

 

[851]

let me know when Madden gets halfback of the year

I don't rate Madden, but Brooks has had 9 seasons and delivered diddly squat, I think we should move both on

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

I don't rate Madden, but Brooks has had 9 seasons and delivered diddly squat, I think we should move both on

with a proper coach like Sheens let's see
move him on in 2024 but not 2023

 

[The SHADOW]

with a proper coach like Sheens let's see
move him on in 2024 but not 2023

Nah now

 

[Needaname]

"The Daily Telegraph can reveal the Panthers have begun talks with Madden and are hoping to lure him to Penrith as Sean O’Sullivan’s replacement."

Madden would be crazy not to jump at the opportunity imo

I agree. He will pretty much be in exactly the same position at both clubs. If all signs are pointing to Sheens preferring to stick with Doueihi and Brooks as preferred halves.
Why not be an understudy to another set of halves in a team that is very well built and coordinated.
Actually he probably plays more first grade going there as the trend Ivan has developed is to not rush back his origin players. Either Nathan or Leuli will miss about 5 games at least each year.