Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

teddy23 said:
I posted here a while ago that Suli was offered to us and is being shopped around by Flanagan - we said no and they're struggling to find suitors for him. (Tartak client I've come to realise)

I've heard first hand from a player within the top 30 when Suli was at the club that he was a locker room cancer and didn't take training seriously. He also wasn't a great team mate and without putting too much on the kid was not very liked by anyone in the squad. The club and players celebrated when Dogs took him from us..... which he was then moved on from within 6 months later to join Manly.... which he was then moved on later to the Dragons where he then publicly stated he never wanted to move to the club...... now Dragons are trying to get out of the deal with no real takers.... I don't know about you guys but I wouldn't wan't him back and think he'll end up in SL within the next 12 months.

Olam however, now you have my attention.
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Yeah it was always the concern with Suli plus his on-field demeanour never screams out positivity or motivation.

Olam was 12 months ago rated in the top few centres in the game, Talakai wasn't far behind (and has a strong John Morris connection) & Tass is very consistent, still on the up (and if Wighton & Graham are the centres, he may seek other 1st 13 opportunities).
 
tony soprano said:
One to watch for sure. I think he'll nail down a 6 or 1 role in due course
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I would hope both Galvin & Mason are fully committed to a future at WTs.

18yo Galvin would unlikely make a top 30 squad at any other club, development yes.

Mason has the opportunity next season become our #2 fullback behind Bula at only 19 too. Yes Staines could be cover for Bula if re-signed but I can see Mason continuing his sharp progress.
 
BlackWhiteGold said:
I think Benji/Fulton will be scouring for an experienced centre who can bust a tackle, good 1-on-1 defensively & overall defensively.

Looking at the stats on the Fox Sports Lab, nothing changes my mind that we will aggressively pursue Olam, Talakai or Tass & wouldn't surprise me if Suli is added to the hit list.

If T'oa is seen as our 1st choice right centre, Olam, Talakai, Tass & Suli all favour the left edge.
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All the guys you listed are better than Toa.
 
Olam will be 30 starting next season while Talakai will be 26. Talakai would be my preference has had an outstanding season for Sharks - only 5 tries but 17 try assists, 8 line breaks and averaging 166meters. Can be beaten in defence given his size but you get more in attack then you lose in defence and his career took off under Morris. Sharks also have a lot of backs so makes some sense
 
boonboon said:
Olam will be 30 starting next season while Talakai will be 26. Talakai would be my preference has had an outstanding season for Sharks - only 5 tries but 17 try assists, 8 line breaks and averaging 166meters. Can be beaten in defence given his size but you get more in attack then you lose in defence and his career took off under Morris. Sharks also have a lot of backs so makes some sense
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Joey Leilua #2 if he came here.
Hard pass
 
Bellend said:
Send Suli to Super League not the type of player or person we need in our club.
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To Moses Suli's credit when he was at the club .. he was young and had no idea what potential he had .. he didnt take to training to well .. he was a loner, had some family issues go on .. and often slept in his beaten up old little car outside the ground just to make it to training. But to look at him now with the Dragons .. he looks fit, so obviously putting in at training and the gym .. and he is enjoying his footy again ..
 
What is our hooker depth looking like if Simpkin leaves after this season? Api historically has one injury a year but is otherwise durable. Ngatikaura doesn't look to be FG standard. Da Silva is still a kid and we will be putting a lot of pressure on him if Simpkin goes.
 
WesternSuburbsBoy said:
I see the appeal with Olam but he hasn't been in the best form this season & Bellamy hasn't even been picking him in the 21 man squad. Remember what happened when we took a chance on a centre in a similar situation a couple years back? Claimed "he was the best centre in the comp"
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Olam and BJ have extremely different attitudes and personality though. Olam is an intelligent and hard working guy. He's got a Uni degree in Applied Physics. Where BJ is one of the world's dumbest humans
 
The-moP said:
To Moses Suli's credit when he was at the club .. he was young and had no idea what potential he had .. he didnt take to training to well .. he was a loner, had some family issues go on .. and often slept in his beaten up old little car outside the ground just to make it to training. But to look at him now with the Dragons .. he looks fit, so obviously putting in at training and the gym .. and he is enjoying his footy again ..
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The-mop nice post the but the question why are they shopping him around can't just his high contract??
 
Bellend said:
The-mop nice post the but the question why are they shopping him around can't just his high contract??
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Bellend .. love ya name bro ya bellend .. lol .. sorry couldnt help myself. That is a very good question .. We let him go due to poor training and personal performances .. Dogs let him go quickly as well ?? .. Bald Eagles let him go ?? .. and now the Dragqueens are shopping him around .. hmm 4 clubs in 6 years .. sounds like there are some red flags here .. ??
 
Ice say's he staying


Wests Tigers forward Isaiah Papali'i has shut down rumours of a potential return to Parramatta, reaffirming his commitment to the struggling club for 2024 and beyond.

The back-rower moved to Concord on a lucrative deal at the beginning of this season, coming from a grand final team in the Eels to a side likely to finish with the dreaded NRL wooden spoon.

Papali'i has been regarded as one of the best edge forwards in the competition in recent years, but the nature of the Tigers' struggles has stopped the Kiwi star from making any significant impact.

The 24-year-old has been linked with a reunion with Brad Arthur and company next year, despite having two years remaining on his deal with the Tigers.

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Tigers star Isaiah Papali'i shuts down Eels return rumours​

Speaking to the media on Tuesday, the explosive second-rower addressed the speculation regarding his NRL future and admitted any potential walkout wouldn't sit well with him.

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“I’ve been hearing about the rumours… I heard it through social media and people sending it to me," Papali'i said.

"I just told them those are rumours for a reason, I want to finish this season here and leave that stuff to all those people in the media talking about it. That’s rumours and not coming from me.

"I don’t want to be the guy that’s only been here for a year and kind of cops out on it after a tough season. I’m really looking forward to 2024 and hopefully we can turn this club around.

“It’s not fair on anyone… I haven’t even given myself a proper opportunity to make a statement at this club and that’s something I want to do. I believe we are heading in the right direction.

"Obviously it’s been a rollercoaster of a season. You need to go through those dark times to come out and obviously learn from it - we’re definitely gonna grow."

Papali'i has crossed for two tries in 22 appearances this year, while his output in both attack and defence has been down from last season with the Eels.

With the Tigers staring down the barrel of a second-straight wooden spoon, Papali'i admitted the transition from success to a long-term rebuild approach hasn't all been smooth sailing.

“I guess the transition was hard, but I knew the challenge was there when I signed up," he said.

"I knew when I was coming here that it wasn’t the same team that I had there, and I had to rebuild the chemistry, whether it was with my halves or the middles.

"We struggled throughout the year, but I’ve had an opportunity to get comfortable around this club and hopefully I can take another step forward in my own game and contribute a bit more to the team."

Isaiah Papali'i 2023 NRL stats​

Games22
Tries2
Linebreaks3
Linebreak Assists2
Tackle Breaks65
Offloads19
Avg. Run Metres116m
Avg. Tackles32
Tackle Efficiency94%
 
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