Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[earl]

Yeah the world cup has only made Suaalii's hunger for the fullback spot full time stronger roosters are gonna have a problem on their hands

This is a signing that would be massive for us.

 

[the_third]

Sorry guys but I would be medically retiring Twal or cut him loose. He just doesn’t have the impact offensively for me.

you haven't heard about his hog then. offensive and certainly would have impact

 

[earl]

FYI I told a mate at Triple M about Woods coming here. That’s why they blasted it in radio. I know some here do the same with their friends in the media to support their mail. I’m guessing that’s how things are done around here nowadays?

Mate - you are miles behind me. I just post it on here and someone will run with it.

 

[bathursttiger1]

Unpopular opinion...

Don't mind the Woods signing.
He's depth and will likely play cup.
Get a call up when needed.

Sheens likes an experienced forward as depth- ala Ray Cashmere.

Woodsy will do a job when needed.
Don't care if he's fat and slow or yas don't like him.
Won't cost much and I truly think he'll be good to have around the club.

6' is the correct depth for Woods.

 

[vlad]

I think he has to notify his intentions by rd 10 each year.

Uncle Nick has a game of golf with him after rd 9 each year

 

[Love_the_WestsTigers]

This is a signing that would be massive for us.

Roosters will never let that happen. History shows they will shaft a long standing ageing member for the next shiny thing.

 

[Curaeus]

Wouldn't put it past the roosters to move teddy on if they really fear Jospeh leaving

Teddy and Tommy Turbo are still the best two fullbacks in the game with daylight third. Surely the chooks wouldn't be dumb enough to let Teddy go. That said, be great for us to get him back if they do!

 

[Pascoes_barber]

You must be an example of fitness with that comment

Can confirm, he is hot stuff.

Would bang for sure.

 

[bathursttiger1]

OK Paws, put up some highlights from the last five years.

He hasn't got any "Highlights" over the last 5 years.

 

[loklok]

I watched a lot of Woods this year, and though not the player he was, he was valuable;= Klemmer has a rest , Woods comes on. Solid defender in the middle against big boppers. Can offload which is rare as pubic hair today at the Tigers. For the right price, and short contract, could be a good move. As for comments about the big 3 that left us,-- I don't care if they stole flowers off an old lady, if it helps us get off the bottom.

Don't think you watched to much his defence was atrocious this year .slow at markee ,always late to the tackle to do his trademark flop .got caught offside quite a bit as well

 

[getagrip]

Absolutely no clue

Correct. You don't.

 

[SeanT]

Any news on Bateman?

 

[sleeve]

Don't think you watched to much his defence was atrocious this year .slow at markee ,always late to the tackle to do his trademark flop .got caught offside quite a bit as well

I watched every game they played, and my opinion differs from yours completely.

 

[bptiger 0]

Any news on Bateman?

I wonder what is taking so long , would have thought after the World Cup for England we would have got our man . Maybe it has fallen throw , I hope not we need him , hope we hear soon

 

[tigerap]

Absolutely no clue

I know when….….it’s not next 48hrs or 7-10 days….

 

[tony soprano]

I wonder what is taking so long , would have thought after the World Cup for England we would have got our man . Maybe it has fallen throw , I hope not we need him , hope we hear soon

Wouldn't expect him here until Jan

 

[king_sirro]

I watched every game they played, and my opinion differs from yours completely.

Sorry mate, but his defence was disgraceful

 

[Cultured_Bogan]

He hasn't got any "Highlights" over the last 5 years.

Precisely my point. Some are suggesting we sign him on efforts not replicated for half a decade. Madness.

 

[loklok]

I watched every game they played, and my opinion differs from yours completely.

Good for you

 

[teddy23]

I’m not the one to post information much but usually when I get told something depending on what it is I don’t mind sharing on here:

For what it’s worth, I know someone who works in membership at the tigers and apparently internally they’re working really really hard on getting Moses here well that’s the talk at least - for some reason (didn’t tell me why) they’re confident they have a good chance

However come next year November 1st, they’re turning there attention to Tedesco and they believe if they have both Moses and Brooks and maybe Woods (don’t know why) depending on how he goes they have a good chance at getting them with Benji’s first year as head coach in 2025 and having the band back together so to speak

It’s all leading to a massive pursuit in Tedesco and they wanna give both Moses, Brooks and Tedesco the pack we currently have and they believe that’s a premiership winning side with Api/Simpkin (btw a lot of wraps on Simpkin lately) guiding them around

Main priority is getting Moses cause without Moses the pursuit of Tedesco gets more difficult, however they believe the way Joey Manu has been playing at fullback and the rise of Suaalli they’ll be willing to drop off on a 32 year old Tedesco and if he was to go anywhere it’d be back with us

Also, he reckons Woods is a massive chance (didn’t tell me if it’s official) with Benji being the main catalyst as he knows more than anyone what it feels like to be in Wood’s spot and wants to give him a chance to return like he had when Ivan came - the theme within seems to be building an identity of former players and brining back a hunger to play for the jersey - he said nothing is official yet as they’re looking at all options before committing to giving him a roster spot but seemed confident it’ll get done

I for one don’t hate the plan... guess it all depends on how we do next year if we can play some competitive football the ability to get both Moses and Tedesco back will gain more momentum