Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Pawsandclaws]

I’m not one to post rumours, or even post at all, but I’ve been told a week after the Panthers have been eliminated from the finals, Cleary will be named as their coach.

Hodgson will be named as our replacement with Skandalis, and potenially Payten as assistants. There will be up to 2 Penrith players joining the Tigers as “compensation”. However it’s likely to only be 1.

I asked what the players thought, and was told both Benji and Robbie are fine with this as they have a good relationship with Brett. They didn’t have any info on the wider playing group.

Gee Ryan with the poor effort of our ISP team this year, Hodgo should be no where near any NRL team, let alone ours. Sorry but is this an attempt at humour?

 

[iofthetigers]

I’m not one to post rumours, or even post at all, but I’ve been told a week after the Panthers have been eliminated from the finals, Cleary will be named as their coach.

Hodgson will be named as our replacement with Skandalis, and potenially Payten as assistants. There will be up to 2 Penrith players joining the Tigers as “compensation”. However it’s likely to only be 1.

I asked what the players thought, and was told both Benji and Robbie are fine with this as they have a good relationship with Brett. They didn’t have any info on the wider playing group.

Who's your source?? Bringing Hodgo in as replacement sounds pretty weak and at this stage of their careers, who gives a tossed salad whether Benji and Farah approve of the new coach. I don't see why stocking the coaching roles with ex-Tigers is a good move when none of those three coaches have achieved much.

Who's the compensation? Why only 1? Reads like well-written BS.

Payten is now with the Warriors

 

[Chicken_Faced_Killa]

Complete rubbish, as if they would give Hodgo the job with Skando and Payten. Are Benji and Robbie going to be assistant coaches as well?

 

[jadtiger]

I’m not one to post rumours, or even post at all, but I’ve been told a week after the Panthers have been eliminated from the finals, Cleary will be named as their coach.

Hodgson will be named as our replacement with Skandalis, and potenially Payten as assistants. There will be up to 2 Penrith players joining the Tigers as “compensation”. However it’s likely to only be 1.

I asked what the players thought, and was told both Benji and Robbie are fine with this as they have a good relationship with Brett. They didn’t have any info on the wider playing group.

You may be posting in good faith but that still dosent mean what you are posting is correct. You are however giving a very loud section of our supporter base more fuel to throw on the fire.
As for Hodgson,Skando and Payten in any combination it would be a recipe for disaster

 

[Aceshigh]

A load of crap as far as i’m concerned, Cleary Will honour his contract

 

[Aceshigh]

A load of crap as far as i’m concerned, Cleary Will honour his contract

 

[Nucky_Thompson]

A load of crap as far as i’m concerned, Cleary Will honour his contract

Intends

 

[vlad]

I’m not one to post rumours, or even post at all, but I’ve been told a week after the Panthers have been eliminated from the finals, Cleary will be named as their coach.

Hodgson will be named as our replacement with Skandalis, and potenially Payten as assistants. There will be up to 2 Penrith players joining the Tigers as “compensation”. However it’s likely to only be 1.

I asked what the players thought, and was told both Benji and Robbie are fine with this as they have a good relationship with Brett. They didn’t have any info on the wider playing group.

Is that the same Robbie Farah who publicly stated he only re-signed because Cleary told him he was staying

 

[NT_Tiger]

I’m not one to post rumours, or even post at all, but I’ve been told a week after the Panthers have been eliminated from the finals, Cleary will be named as their coach.

Hodgson will be named as our replacement with Skandalis, and potenially Payten as assistants. There will be up to 2 Penrith players joining the Tigers as “compensation”. However it’s likely to only be 1.

I asked what the players thought, and was told both Benji and Robbie are fine with this as they have a good relationship with Brett. They didn’t have any info on the wider playing group.

Hmmm, great story.
I wonder if the 1 compensation player is the 'BIG 1'? Nathan Cleary coming to WT as a swap for his dad! You heard it first here!

 

[happy_tiger]

I’m not one to post rumours, or even post at all, but I’ve been told a week after the Panthers have been eliminated from the finals, Cleary will be named as their coach.

Hodgson will be named as our replacement with Skandalis, and potenially Payten as assistants. There will be up to 2 Penrith players joining the Tigers as “compensation”. However it’s likely to only be 1.

I asked what the players thought, and was told both Benji and Robbie are fine with this as they have a good relationship with Brett. They didn’t have any info on the wider playing group.

What 😕

Nathan Cleary will be player/coach 😱pen_mouth:

Hope it goes better than the last Captain Coach Wally Lewis

 

[The_Patriot]

If only that rumour would have said any other coach other than Brett Hodgson i would have believed it.

 

[Masterton]

I’m not one to post rumours, or even post at all, but I’ve been told a week after the Panthers have been eliminated from the finals, Cleary will be named as their coach.

Hodgson will be named as our replacement with Skandalis, and potenially Payten as assistants. There will be up to 2 Penrith players joining the Tigers as “compensation”. However it’s likely to only be 1.

I asked what the players thought, and was told both Benji and Robbie are fine with this as they have a good relationship with Brett. They didn’t have any info on the wider playing group.

What 😕

Nathan Cleary will be player/coach 😱pen_mouth:

"Will you be coaching here next year, Ivan?"
"Cleary will be coaching."

 

[Russell]

I've heard some tall stories….Takes the cake.

Payton .... Lol

 

[Elderslie_Tiger]

Please stop the BS what will be will be and we'll all move on life will go the sun will still rise we all thought Ivan was the Messiah but if he goes he'll just be another coach.

 

[TrueTiger]

I know everybody has a suggestion on signings…..or who they would like....however the NRL circus never ceases to surprise the most ardent fans...

I will wait until the club makes formal announcements in regard to signings....otherwise it becomes nothing more than hope and ….speculation...speculation...speculation... :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

So is posting in a speculation thread that just wait until formal announcements still speculation… 😕 If not what's the point of posting wouldn't you just wait.. 😱pen_mouth:

Well Geo,its the same as the rumour I heard at work on Friday night from a Panthers member…Ciraldo the current Panthers coach was willing to walk once the head coach was sacked,Gould told him in no uncertain terms that ""your not going anywhere because your the head coach for a fair while yet"".

So does that mean just the finals series this year or for the next couple of years....if for the next couple of years then you would think Ivan will remain with us until his contract is finished...therefore myself and many others still are no clearer on whether Ivan will leave after this year..

To me it goes back to Ivan being a man of his word when he stated he intends to fulfill his current contract....the ball is in his court...

 

[momo_amp_medo]

I’m not one to post rumours, or even post at all, but I’ve been told a week after the Panthers have been eliminated from the finals, Cleary will be named as their coach.

Hodgson will be named as our replacement with Skandalis, and potenially Payten as assistants. There will be up to 2 Penrith players joining the Tigers as “compensation”. However it’s likely to only be 1.

I asked what the players thought, and was told both Benji and Robbie are fine with this as they have a good relationship with Brett. They didn’t have any info on the wider playing group.

Should have stoped listening as soon as that group of rocket scientists was mentioned.

 

[Harvey]

I don’t think that rumour is true. The tigers will go with an experienced coach to replace Cleary.

I heard Warren Ryan has been sounded out

 

[innsaneink]

Ryan's bagged a bucketful

 

[Tacky]

I’m not one to post rumours, or even post at all, but I’ve been told a week after the Panthers have been eliminated from the finals, Cleary will be named as their coach.

Hodgson will be named as our replacement with Skandalis, and potenially Payten as assistants. There will be up to 2 Penrith players joining the Tigers as “compensation”. However it’s likely to only be 1.

I asked what the players thought, and was told both Benji and Robbie are fine with this as they have a good relationship with Brett. They didn’t have any info on the wider playing group.

I think someone was having a laugh with you. Cos thats the weakest "rumour" I've heard for a while.

 

[Ryan]

Sorry guys, didn't mean to ruin your 2018\. I did post in the Rumours Thread though!

A lot of your questions, I also asked… Will do my best now to recap.

Be funny if that is a week after they Won the Grand Final….

That's exactly what I said!

Who's your source?? Bringing Hodgo in as replacement sounds pretty weak and at this stage of their careers, who gives a tossed salad whether Benji and Farah approve of the new coach. I don't see why stocking the coaching roles with ex-Tigers is a good move when none of those three coaches have achieved much.

Who's the compensation? Why only 1? Reads like well-written BS.

My source is a colleague who is a good buddy with both some Wests and Balmain _Old Boys_. They catch-up every year around this time for a session. Both groups seemed to know that Cleary was leaving, however the Wests group knew a lot more about the replacement being Hodgson. Personally, I don't think it's a good idea either.

Why Hodgson? Because we have no money for a big name like Maguire and co. The club don't care about the upcoming Salary Cap for Coaching staff, because we're no chance of spending that amount. Apparently Ivan is not on big money so it won't be the case of just throwing his salary at someone else. Even with all of the recent coaching drama, no(coach's) manager has contacted us expressing interest for their client. We're not like the Panthers/Broncos in that regard.

Why only 1 player? Because despite Marina and Pascoe talking tough in the media, there's not much they can do if Ivan chooses to leave. Restriction of workplace laws aren't overly enforceable here (compared to places like the US). And we don't actually have the money to go into some expensive court case. We obviously want more than 1 player, but it's unlikely we'll get it. I asked who the player is, and they didn't know.

Is that the same Robbie Farah who publicly stated he only re-signed because Cleary told him he was staying

Yep, and the same Benji Marshall as well. But Cleary leaving doesn't affect their reputation. It seems like they don't have any info on the younger members of the playing group.

Ryan's bagged a bucketful

Ha! That wasn't the intention. I was hoping someone had some better info to prove the rumour (wasn't true).