Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[cochise]

I liked Douehi at number 6, and I know not everyone would agree because some of my tigers mate don’t.
But I think if we don’t sign JAC than we should put Nofo at the back, in that eels game when Marshall left the field, Nof was everywhere in support and maybe not everywhere in defence but that’s all part experience.
I would be inclined to try the spine of Nof, Douhei, Brooks and Walters.

Just no to that. Nofo is not a fullback and Walters is a reserve grader.

 

[Madge]

Wouldnt mind trying Kepaoa at fullback tbh - reminds me alot like CNK from the raiders, very similar movers.

 

[cochise]

Wouldnt mind trying Kepaoa at fullback tbh - reminds me alot like CNK from the raiders, very similar movers.

He would need to do a lot of work under the high ball.

 

[momo_amp_medo]

Looking at our roster and depth our recruitment targets should be obvious.

Middle Forwards: Twal, Mikalele, Utoikamanu, Tamou, Musgrove, Aloai, Packer, McIntyre

Edge Forwards: Leilua, Garner, Blore, MCK
Hookers: Liddle, Simpkin
Halfbacks: Brooks, Madden
5/8: Reynolds, Walters
Centres: Mbye, Leilua, Talau, Hoffman
Wing: Nofa, Kepoa, Kei, Bradley
Fullback: Douihei

Douehi and Mbye can cover 5/8, Centre and Fullback. Mbye/Walters also at hooker

In a perfect world Packer is moved on to give us more balance in the cap and also roster spots. Way too many middle forwards with a lack of depth and talent in the outside backs and halves.

Fox or Suali as a fullback with Douihei to 5/8 improves the team and depth. We need a fullback, edge back rowers and centre/wing.
Releasing Garner with our lack of depth is a questionable move.

Where’s Momo?

 

[supercoach]

JAC will be the 1
AD. Will be the 6
AJ and Nofo will be the wings
Brooks will be the 7
Fill in the gaps

 

[Madge]

Wouldnt mind trying Kepaoa at fullback tbh - reminds me alot like CNK from the raiders, very similar movers.

He would need to do a lot of work under the high ball.

True, he needs to work hard but he sure does have the skillset.

 

[tigger19]

Rumour going around on LU Talau is going to eels,wants out as he clashes with Maguire,anyone else heard of this

 

[tigger19]

Douehi was good at centre,really didn’t see Mbye offer much all season whereever he played,agree I think his best position is fb,would like to see him get back to the form he had when he first arrived at the West’s Tigers

 

[Harvey]

Tyrone Roberts is a free agent. Played 3 games last year.

Meets our recruiting criteria.

 

[cochise]

Douehi was good at centre,really didn’t see Mbye offer much all season whereever he played,agree I think his best position is fb,would like to see him get back to the form he had when he first arrived at the West’s Tigers

I feel he deserves another chance to play in the position, that he was bought to play, fully fit.

 

[rihannafan1]

Rumour going around on LU Talau is going to eels,wants out as he clashes with Maguire,anyone else heard of this

Wouldn't make any sense in that apparently Melbourne wanted him but we wouldn't budge?

But if true we'd better get something good in return and Maguire has many rights to be questioned if his approach has clearly put players off him.

 

[hsvjones]

Rumour going around on LU Talau is going to eels,wants out as he clashes with Maguire,anyone else heard of this

Doesn't sound right as coach kept picking him and he started to play some good footy on beaten teams.. Plus the was a rumour that Storm wanted him for JAC and we declined so make me think he is wanted.

 

[tigger19]

Yeah thought the same thing,why they didn’t release him to storm

 

[GNR4LIFE]

If the Talau rumour were true (big if), why would we let another one go to Parra? Why wouldn’t we offer him to Melbourne as compensation for JAC?

 

[hsvjones]

Douehi was good at centre,really didn’t see Mbye offer much all season whereever he played,agree I think his best position is fb,would like to see him get back to the form he had when he first arrived at the West’s Tigers

I think we can rule AD out of FB if Mbye is fit and we don't get JAC. AD will either be 6 or centre as he looked good in both positions. He looked brilliant in 6 after Benji went off last game so I would like him there TBH.

 

[Madge]

Rumour going around on LU Talau is going to eels,wants out as he clashes with Maguire,anyone else heard of this

Loves Madge - Similar to Doueihi both with great work ethics and admire Madge and his focus on hard work and effort. Madge will be the best thing to happen to these young kids, getting there bodies right to have confidence in their ability and talent.

 

[cochise]

Douehi was good at centre,really didn’t see Mbye offer much all season whereever he played,agree I think his best position is fb,would like to see him get back to the form he had when he first arrived at the West’s Tigers

I think we can rule AD out of FB if Mbye is fit and we don't get JAC. AD will either be 6 or centre as he looked good in both positions. He looked brilliant in 6 after Benji went off last game so I would like him there TBH.

I had him pegged as an out and out centre since we signed him, but he showed some good signs in the last game at 5/8th so I would be happy to see how he goes there in the trials. I actually think Mbye will be fullback even if we sign JAC

 

[hsvjones]

Rumour going around on LU Talau is going to eels,wants out as he clashes with Maguire,anyone else heard of this

Loves Madge - Similar to Doueihi both with great work ethics and admire Madge and his focus on hard work and effort. Madge will be the best thing to happen to these young kids, getting there bodies right to have confidence in their ability and talent.

With the new rules in the game it is even more important to be fit and top of your game.
You watch most team just fall apart when they get exhausted and need that extra 10% and believe that is one of the reason Madge trains hard = TO BE READY for the moment

 

[hsvjones]

Douehi was good at centre,really didn’t see Mbye offer much all season whereever he played,agree I think his best position is fb,would like to see him get back to the form he had when he first arrived at the West’s Tigers

I think we can rule AD out of FB if Mbye is fit and we don't get JAC. AD will either be 6 or centre as he looked good in both positions. He looked brilliant in 6 after Benji went off last game so I would like him there TBH.

I had him pegged as an out and out centre since we signed him, but he showed some good signs in the last game at 5/8th so I would be happy to see how he goes there in the trials. I actually think Mbye will be fullback even if we sign JAC

I was the same but he just looked at home straight away at 6 and his bombs alone will be a massive asset for us as well.

 

[cochise]

Douehi was good at centre,really didn’t see Mbye offer much all season whereever he played,agree I think his best position is fb,would like to see him get back to the form he had when he first arrived at the West’s Tigers

I think we can rule AD out of FB if Mbye is fit and we don't get JAC. AD will either be 6 or centre as he looked good in both positions. He looked brilliant in 6 after Benji went off last game so I would like him there TBH.

I had him pegged as an out and out centre since we signed him, but he showed some good signs in the last game at 5/8th so I would be happy to see how he goes there in the trials. I actually think Mbye will be fullback even if we sign JAC

I was the same but he just looked at home straight away at 6 and his bombs alone will be a massive asset for us as well.

Yeah he impressed me and has moved my opinion, which isn't easy to do. I just want to see him in the position on more than a one off to be 100% convinced. But I'm open minded to the idea now.