Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Demps]

Young Hooker Starling from the Knghts will be here next year. NSW cup I beleive but with a chance to win the Robbie spot in 2020 and learn off him this year

Damien Cook type but on the short and nuggety side.

Def a great cup signing tho!

Is he the bloke who is about 4 foot tall?
Plus I think we already have a young hooker learning off Farah

He's tiny brah…
But our isc Hooker was Kurt Aldridge this year so he's an upgrade on that.. If its legit info.

 

[colmcd]

Tyrell Fuimaono was a centre/back rower who was just off contract. He is now signed to Penrith, the club our current coach is heavily linked to be coaching next season.

Am i really the only who has a problem with this.

It would seem a perfect recruit for this club as we need to cover both areas. This one signing would have given both positions depth.

At this point in time do we have anyone actively recruiting or do we just have the new Penrith coach twiddling his thumbs.

We don't need any more 2nd rowers on the roster unless and until we release some 2nd rowers. We also have enough centre/2nd row options with Matterson, Chee Kam, McQueen and McIntyre in the top 30\. We have very limited roster spots and we need to be using them on higher quality recruits than Tyrell Fuimaono who wouldn't even necessarily be in our best 17.

He was a Penrith junior so it's no great surprise to see him go back there.

… Matterson, Chee Kam, McQueen and McIntyre
:frowning:
Ok Chee Kam has performed when asked.
McQueen has been a pretty big dud for a big name signing.
Mcintyre, hope he can step up.
Matterson has performed for the Chooks, but cmon it's a team that has a good forward bench. I like him and it's a good signing... but when his name is in front of that list I get worried.

Our two best second rowers are our two most junior players.

 

[balmain boy]

Young Hooker Starling from the Knghts will be here next year. NSW cup I beleive but with a chance to win the Robbie spot in 2020 and learn off him this year

Damien Cook type but on the short and nuggety side.

Def a great cup signing tho!

Is he the bloke who is about 4 foot tall?
Plus I think we already have a young hooker learning off Farah

He's tiny brah…
But our isc Hooker was Kurt Aldridge this year so he's an upgrade on that.. If its legit info.

Lol, no he wasn't. Aldridge played maybe half a dozen games, mostly off the bench. He was the ISP 4th or 5th choice hooker.

We (hopefully) still have Robson in ISP. We don't need another hooker at that level. Particularly if he's tiny.

 

[Geo]

Tyrell Fuimaono was a centre/back rower who was just off contract. He is now signed to Penrith, the club our current coach is heavily linked to be coaching next season.

Am i really the only who has a problem with this.

It would seem a perfect recruit for this club as we need to cover both areas. This one signing would have given both positions depth.

At this point in time do we have anyone actively recruiting or do we just have the new Penrith coach twiddling his thumbs.

We don't need any more 2nd rowers on the roster unless and until we release some 2nd rowers. We also have enough centre/2nd row options with Matterson, Chee Kam, McQueen and McIntyre in the top 30\. We have very limited roster spots and we need to be using them on higher quality recruits than Tyrell Fuimaono who wouldn't even necessarily be in our best 17.

He was a Penrith junior so it's no great surprise to see him go back there.

… Matterson, Chee Kam, McQueen and McIntyre
:frowning:
Ok Chee Kam has performed when asked.
McQueen has been a pretty big dud for a big name signing.
Mcintyre, hope he can step up.
Matterson has performed for the Chooks, but cmon it's a team that has a good forward bench. I like him and it's a good signing... but when his name is in front of that list I get worried.

Our two best second rowers are our two most junior players.

Lawrence was 30 yesterday…easily our best second rower...

 

[Harvey]

Young Hooker Starling from the Knghts will be here next year. NSW cup I beleive but with a chance to win the Robbie spot in 2020 and learn off him this year

Damien Cook type but on the short and nuggety side.

Def a great cup signing tho!

The game breaker we have been looking for. :brick:

 

[Russell]

Tyrell Fuimaono was a centre/back rower who was just off contract. He is now signed to Penrith, the club our current coach is heavily linked to be coaching next season.

Am i really the only who has a problem with this.

It would seem a perfect recruit for this club as we need to cover both areas. This one signing would have given both positions depth.

At this point in time do we have anyone actively recruiting or do we just have the new Penrith coach twiddling his thumbs.

We don't need any more 2nd rowers on the roster unless and until we release some 2nd rowers. We also have enough centre/2nd row options with Matterson, Chee Kam, McQueen and McIntyre in the top 30\. We have very limited roster spots and we need to be using them on higher quality recruits than Tyrell Fuimaono who wouldn't even necessarily be in our best 17.

He was a Penrith junior so it's no great surprise to see him go back there.

… Matterson, Chee Kam, McQueen and McIntyre
:frowning:
Ok Chee Kam has performed when asked.
McQueen has been a pretty big dud for a big name signing.
Mcintyre, hope he can step up.
Matterson has performed for the Chooks, but cmon it's a team that has a good forward bench. I like him and it's a good signing... but when his name is in front of that list I get worried.

Our two best second rowers are our two most junior players.

Think you are forgetting Rowdy.

 

[Demps]

Young Hooker Starling from the Knghts will be here next year. NSW cup I beleive but with a chance to win the Robbie spot in 2020 and learn off him this year

Damien Cook type but on the short and nuggety side.

Def a great cup signing tho!

The game breaker we have been looking for. :brick:

Cup signing mate.
Don't get too upset lol

 

[tiger05premier]

Don't think so, Oates is signing long term, and you can bet TPJ won't leave either

Correct me if I’m wrong.
But I thought TPJ grew up around Sydney.
Brisbane juniors are hard to lure out of the club but maybe being from Sydney he might be a chance, only with Bennet though.

He played u'15s for south newcastle

Apologize if spelling wrong but Sione Matutuai was in the same side

They beat my nephews team Belmont North in the grand final

Don't know how long he was in the newcastle junior system for though

Belmont sharks or Lakes United?

Belmont north sharks

 

[The_Patriot]

Young Hooker Starling from the Knghts will be here next year. NSW cup I beleive but with a chance to win the Robbie spot in 2020 and learn off him this year

Jacob Liddle really needs to step up doesnt he. He has been far from convincing with injury and what not.

Someone needs to step up.

Good to see this kid on board.

 

[The_Patriot]

Tpj and oates 1 year at brisbane = bennett staying there for 2019 = Madge here

quick maffs

? Underrated post.

Skrrat, skidi-kat-kat
Boom

 

[Demps]

Tpj and oates 1 year at brisbane = bennett staying there for 2019 = Madge here

quick maffs

? Underrated post.

Skrrat, skidi-kat-kat
Boom

? ?

 

[Spud_Murphy]

Young Hooker Starling from the Knghts will be here next year. NSW cup I beleive but with a chance to win the Robbie spot in 2020 and learn off him this year

Jacob Liddle really needs to step up doesnt he. He has been far from convincing with injury and what not.

Someone needs to step up.

Good to see this kid on board.

I might sound cruel because of his bad run of injuries, but I think Liddle will turn out to be another one of those 'shoulda, coulda, woulda, but won't juniors that we seem to produce, at will, here at Wests Tigers. I haven't seen much in the guy, even when he has been on the field, to convince me he will be our future number nine.

Once this coaching fiasco is finally sorted, I am hoping that we pick up another proven NRL hooker for when Farah retires next year because we need a decent hooker in our spine - Segeyaro would've been a good pick up. No matter who our coach ends up being, either Maguire or Bennett, I just hope they can lure a decent 9 to the club.

 

[coivtny]

Young Hooker Starling from the Knghts will be here next year. NSW cup I beleive but with a chance to win the Robbie spot in 2020 and learn off him this year

It also might suggest the plan is to play both Robbie and Liddell in the starting 17 which means we need an ISP hooker.

 

[Harvey]

Young Hooker Starling from the Knghts will be here next year. NSW cup I beleive but with a chance to win the Robbie spot in 2020 and learn off him this year

Jacob Liddle really needs to step up doesnt he. He has been far from convincing with injury and what not.

Someone needs to step up.

Good to see this kid on board.

I might sound cruel because of his bad run of injuries, but I think Liddle will turn out to be another one of those 'shoulda, coulda, woulda, but won't juniors that we seem to produce, at will, here at Wests Tigers. I haven't seen much in the guy, even when he has been on the field, to convince me he will be our future number nine.

Once this coaching fiasco is finally sorted, I am hoping that we pick up another proven NRL hooker for when Farah retires next year because we need a decent hooker in our spine - Segeyaro would've been a good pick up. No matter who our coach ends up being, either Maguire or Bennett, I just hope they can lure a decent 9 to the club.

Turns 22 next week. Debuted in 2016 with one game (which the NRL had to give permission for). Did his left shoulder in pre-season of 2017, but played 13 games before doing his right shoulder and having both shoulders reconstructed, meaning a 7 month rehab and no preseason. Ended up playing 13 games last year, though was wasted in the backend when only getting 20 minutes behind Robbie.

He may end up like other coulda, woulda juniors like Tedesco (28 games in 1st 3 seasons 1,19,8), Farah (34 games 1st 3 seasons 4,3,27) or Marshall (38 games first 3 seasons 4,7,27).

A lot of young players have injuries when asked to play big minutes against seasoned professionals before their bodies are ready.

 

[jadtiger]

Young Hooker Starling from the Knghts will be here next year. NSW cup I beleive but with a chance to win the Robbie spot in 2020 and learn off him this year

Jacob Liddle really needs to step up doesnt he. He has been far from convincing with injury and what not.

Someone needs to step up.

Good to see this kid on board.

I might sound cruel because of his bad run of injuries, but I think Liddle will turn out to be another one of those 'shoulda, coulda, woulda, but won't juniors that we seem to produce, at will, here at Wests Tigers. I haven't seen much in the guy, even when he has been on the field, to convince me he will be our future number nine.

Once this coaching fiasco is finally sorted, I am hoping that we pick up another proven NRL hooker for when Farah retires next year because we need a decent hooker in our spine - Segeyaro would've been a good pick up. No matter who our coach ends up being, either Maguire or Bennett, I just hope they can lure a decent 9 to the club.

Turns 22 next week. Debuted in 2016 with one game (which the NRL had to give permission for). Did his left shoulder in pre-season of 2017, but played 13 games before doing his right shoulder and having both shoulders reconstructed, meaning a 7 month rehab and no preseason. Ended up playing 13 games last year, though was wasted in the backend when only getting 20 minutes behind Robbie.

He may end up like other coulda, woulda juniors like Tedesco (28 games in 1st 3 seasons 1,19,8), Farah (34 games 1st 3 seasons 4,3,27) or Marshall (38 games first 3 seasons 4,7,27).

A lot of young players have injuries when asked to play big minutes against seasoned professionals before their bodies are ready.

I dont always agree with you Harvey but you are 100% correct on this,i will never understand how supporters can write off young players early because their body is still adjusting to the rigours of first grade.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

2019 is Liddle’s year. Make or break. He’ll be 22\. Plenty old enough.

 

[WT2K]

According to zero tackles page we have 15 players coming off contract end of 2019 season. List below. Who would you keep and who would you punt?

Josh Aloiai, Luke Brooks, Michael Chee-Kam, Robbie Farah, Mahe Fonua, Tyson Gamble, Luke Garner, Chris Lawrence, Jacob Liddle, Benji Marshall, Sam McIntyre, Thomas Mikaele, Robbie Rochow, Dylan Smith, Corey Thompson

 

[Russell]

Young Hooker Starling from the Knghts will be here next year. NSW cup I beleive but with a chance to win the Robbie spot in 2020 and learn off him this year

Jacob Liddle really needs to step up doesnt he. He has been far from convincing with injury and what not.

Someone needs to step up.

Good to see this kid on board.

I might sound cruel because of his bad run of injuries, but I think Liddle will turn out to be another one of those 'shoulda, coulda, woulda, but won't juniors that we seem to produce, at will, here at Wests Tigers. I haven't seen much in the guy, even when he has been on the field, to convince me he will be our future number nine.

Once this coaching fiasco is finally sorted, I am hoping that we pick up another proven NRL hooker for when Farah retires next year because we need a decent hooker in our spine - Segeyaro would've been a good pick up. No matter who our coach ends up being, either Maguire or Bennett, I just hope they can lure a decent 9 to the club.

Turns 22 next week. Debuted in 2016 with one game (which the NRL had to give permission for). Did his left shoulder in pre-season of 2017, but played 13 games before doing his right shoulder and having both shoulders reconstructed, meaning a 7 month rehab and no preseason. Ended up playing 13 games last year, though was wasted in the backend when only getting 20 minutes behind Robbie.

He may end up like other coulda, woulda juniors like Tedesco (28 games in 1st 3 seasons 1,19,8), Farah (34 games 1st 3 seasons 4,3,27) or Marshall (38 games first 3 seasons 4,7,27).

A lot of young players have injuries when asked to play big minutes against seasoned professionals before their bodies are ready.

Agree Harv - you are spot on.

Trouble is people want to write off young players at 22 with 10-12 years of seasons to go.

Actually, for once, having a full off season to strengthen up, put on some muscle (not just weight) will do him the world of good. From what I have seen of him I do not question his talent - but I wish people would give him a go.

 

[coivtny]

According to zero tackles page we have 15 players coming off contract end of 2019 season. List below. Who would you keep and who would you punt?

Josh Aloiai, Luke Brooks, Michael Chee-Kam, Robbie Farah, Mahe Fonua, Tyson Gamble, Luke Garner, Chris Lawrence, Jacob Liddle, Benji Marshall, Sam McIntyre, Thomas Mikaele, Robbie Rochow, Dylan Smith, Corey Thompson

Of this group I'd probably move the following players on - Aloiai, Fonua, Gamble and Rochow. I imagine Farah and Benji will retire. Brooks and Lawrence are definite keepers for me and I'd review Chee-Kam, Garner, Liddell, McIntyre, Mikaele, Smith and Thompson based on the sort of seasons they have in 2019.

 

[momo_amp_medo]

Josh Aloiai, (this is make or break year for him so?)
Luke Brooks, (sign him now)
Michael Chee-Kam, (expendable)
Robbie Farah, (retirement)
Mahe Fonua, (back to ESL)
Tyson Gamble, (doubt that he has it but dependent on his 2019 performance)
Luke Garner, (this one could go either way)
Chris Lawrence, (retirement)
Jacob Liddle, (this is make or break year for him so?)
Benji Marshall, (retirement)
Sam McIntyre, (doubt that he has it but dependent on his 2019 performance)
Thomas Mikaele, (I would resign him now)
Robbie Rochow, (retirement)
Dylan Smith, (work in progress I would resign him on a short term contract)
Corey Thompson (he is good but age is catching up …. maybe short term extension)
I think you can add McQueen to that list as I think he will be shipped or shopped out.