Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Telltails]

Maguire is a good man - spread the word.

 

[Leck]

**“I think he cops a bit of flack for no reason. It’s not fair, we train hard because we want good results. Every club has to train hard, he just wants the Tigers to succeed. I think if we had been in the finals and everything was going great, then nobody would be saying anything but I’ve only got positive things to say about Madge.”**

At least Sam showed some class with this quote

Real shame he's gone tbh.

If only JA showed the same level of class, unfortunately he's now tarnished his reputation

 

[clontarfkid]

‘I never received an offer’: Rising Tigers back-rower Sam McIntyre reveals reason for Titans switch

From Fox Sports

GEORGE CLARKE NOVEMBER 18, 2020

**Gold Coast-bound back-rower Sam McIntyre has revealed that the Wests Tigers failed to table him an official offer to keep him at the club for 2021.**
The 22-year-old made his debut under Michael Maguire this year, scoring two tries across 12 games.

In his dozen games he showed he was exactly what the Tigers need more of with a committed and workmanlike approach.

After his last pay cheque from the Tigers, McIntyre was no clearer on his future and jumped at the chance to take part in Justin Holbrook’s rebuild at the Titans.

*Tigers fans were seething on social media. That has only intensified in recent days with news that Josh Addo-Carr snubbed their offer to stay at the Storm and Josh Aloiai’s request for a release.*

*Many supporters were angered that McIntyre had knocked back the Tigers’ offer to take up what they perceived to be a more lucrative deal with the Titans. But as he explained, the Concord club failed to come to the table.*

“Throughout the year and the off-season I thought I was going to stay, that was my original plan,” McIntyre told foxsports.com.au.

“Then as the off-season started going, I knew they were chasing some guys like The Foxx, which I totally understand that he’s a priority because he’s a NSW and Australia player.

“I didn’t receive an official offer, though.

“There’d been a few chats about it, and I was pretty sure Madge wanted me to stay but I don’t think he has much to do with it (recruitment decisions).

“So then I called him once I’d agreed to go to the Titans and told him I was grateful for what I’d done. He was sweet with me, he was happy to have seen me grow under him and he gave me his best wishes.

“I guess with the fans that are maybe a bit upset about me going, I appreciate what a lot of them have said. I’ve got some really kind and positive messages sent to me.”

Maguire is seen by many as a reason for the growing discontent at Concord, his tough methods and no-nonsense approach seemingly rubbing some up the wrong way.

But McIntyre says that while he is a tough taskmaster, he loved working with Maguire and said the ex-Souths and Wigan coach was just what they needed.

“I think he cops a bit of flack for no reason. It’s not fair, we train hard because we want good results. Every club has to train hard, he just wants the Tigers to succeed. I think if we had been in the finals and everything was going great, then nobody would be saying anything but I’ve only got positive things to say about Madge.”

With no offer from the Tigers, McIntyre decided to head to the Gold Coast, explaining: “I like what they’re building there, the young guys like Tino, Dave and Mo Fotuaika.

“There’s also Corey Thompson. I’m really excited to go there and hopefully shake the club up and play some finals footy.

“It’d be nice to see Harry (Grant), I’m good mates with him. I guess we’ll wait and see what Cameron (Smith) does.”

That's surprising to see in black and white, as I thought @THE_POM sounded pretty assuring that we'd made an official offer but probably just read it wrong.
Why include this particular quote on WT fans, are they trying to say we're misinformed ?
Love reading his thoughts on Madge.

Its not gonna make the front page as .it isnt exactly newsworthy...but it assures supporters like us that Madge is indeed heading in the rite direction and is exactly what WT needs
Im really disappointed we lost him.particularly with his attitude...
Thought he wld make a great no 13 Nathan Brown style

 

[Tiger5150]

Agree Sam Mac showed class in this interview. IMO a lot hangs on the word "official" in this article and that is the reason it has been quoted so often. Im sure Mac & his manager knew how much the Tigers were offering him. It does appear that he wasnt in the Tigers plans which surprises me.

Although if Im being honest I had seen him play plenty of lower grades and thought he was a nuffy. Was pleasantly surprised at his season this year. Who knows. Shame he is gone but I dont see him as one we will talk about in 5 years.

 

[Leck]

‘I never received an offer’: Rising Tigers back-rower Sam McIntyre reveals reason for Titans switch

From Fox Sports

GEORGE CLARKE NOVEMBER 18, 2020

**Gold Coast-bound back-rower Sam McIntyre has revealed that the Wests Tigers failed to table him an official offer to keep him at the club for 2021.**
The 22-year-old made his debut under Michael Maguire this year, scoring two tries across 12 games.

In his dozen games he showed he was exactly what the Tigers need more of with a committed and workmanlike approach.

After his last pay cheque from the Tigers, McIntyre was no clearer on his future and jumped at the chance to take part in Justin Holbrook’s rebuild at the Titans.

*Tigers fans were seething on social media. That has only intensified in recent days with news that Josh Addo-Carr snubbed their offer to stay at the Storm and Josh Aloiai’s request for a release.*

*Many supporters were angered that McIntyre had knocked back the Tigers’ offer to take up what they perceived to be a more lucrative deal with the Titans. But as he explained, the Concord club failed to come to the table.*

“Throughout the year and the off-season I thought I was going to stay, that was my original plan,” McIntyre told foxsports.com.au.

“Then as the off-season started going, I knew they were chasing some guys like The Foxx, which I totally understand that he’s a priority because he’s a NSW and Australia player.

“I didn’t receive an official offer, though.

“There’d been a few chats about it, and I was pretty sure Madge wanted me to stay but I don’t think he has much to do with it (recruitment decisions).

“So then I called him once I’d agreed to go to the Titans and told him I was grateful for what I’d done. He was sweet with me, he was happy to have seen me grow under him and he gave me his best wishes.

“I guess with the fans that are maybe a bit upset about me going, I appreciate what a lot of them have said. I’ve got some really kind and positive messages sent to me.”

Maguire is seen by many as a reason for the growing discontent at Concord, his tough methods and no-nonsense approach seemingly rubbing some up the wrong way.

But McIntyre says that while he is a tough taskmaster, he loved working with Maguire and said the ex-Souths and Wigan coach was just what they needed.

“I think he cops a bit of flack for no reason. It’s not fair, we train hard because we want good results. Every club has to train hard, he just wants the Tigers to succeed. I think if we had been in the finals and everything was going great, then nobody would be saying anything but I’ve only got positive things to say about Madge.”

With no offer from the Tigers, McIntyre decided to head to the Gold Coast, explaining: “I like what they’re building there, the young guys like Tino, Dave and Mo Fotuaika.

“There’s also Corey Thompson. I’m really excited to go there and hopefully shake the club up and play some finals footy.

“It’d be nice to see Harry (Grant), I’m good mates with him. I guess we’ll wait and see what Cameron (Smith) does.”

That's surprising to see in black and white, as I thought @THE_POM sounded pretty assuring that we'd made an official offer but probably just read it wrong.
Why include this particular quote on WT fans, are they trying to say we're misinformed ?
Love reading his thoughts on Madge.

Its not gonna make the front page as .it isnt exactly newsworthy...but it assures supporters like us that Madge is indeed heading in the rite direction and is exactly what WT needs
Im really disappointed we lost him.particularly with his attitude...
Thought he wld make a great no 13 Nathan Brown style

He's hard as nuts but still raw like NB was when he left us. I wish him the best but reckon in a couple of years we'll be saying he's another one that got away...

 

[BAGNF05]

**“I think he cops a bit of flack for no reason. It’s not fair, we train hard because we want good results. Every club has to train hard, he just wants the Tigers to succeed. I think if we had been in the finals and everything was going great, then nobody would be saying anything but I’ve only got positive things to say about Madge.”**

At least Sam showed some class with this quote

Madge and LL are the best thing about this club, hope babysitting JTJ doesn’t take up his time.

 

[Leck]

**“I think he cops a bit of flack for no reason. It’s not fair, we train hard because we want good results. Every club has to train hard, he just wants the Tigers to succeed. I think if we had been in the finals and everything was going great, then nobody would be saying anything but I’ve only got positive things to say about Madge.”**

At least Sam showed some class with this quote

Madge and LL are the best thing about this club, hope babysitting JTJ doesn’t take up his time.

It'll either be a massive mistake or a stroke of genius. I'm on the fence

 

[BAGNF05]

**“I think he cops a bit of flack for no reason. It’s not fair, we train hard because we want good results. Every club has to train hard, he just wants the Tigers to succeed. I think if we had been in the finals and everything was going great, then nobody would be saying anything but I’ve only got positive things to say about Madge.”**

At least Sam showed some class with this quote

Madge and LL are the best thing about this club, hope babysitting JTJ doesn’t take up his time.

It'll either be a massive mistake or a stroke of genius. I'm on the fence

If it came on the back of two quality signings I would cop it, but it didn’t, it’s WT all over

 

[THE_POM]

The young super league player was called Craig Mullen but believe he has since committed his future in the Super League.

 

[Deleted member 3518]

So , I’m guessing the backline will be Laurie , Nofa , Joey , Jimmy , mansour , Doueihi and brooks . There’s some points in that .
Could Talau be moving to the back row ? That’s where he will end up IMO

What happens with mbye? Do u recon anyone will actually pick him up or be the most expensive reserve grader in history lol

He will wear the 14 IMO. I can see him actually doing. A lot of damage fresh against tired defences .

 

[tony soprano]

The young super league player was called Craig Mullen but believe he has since committed his future in the Super League.

How’s Mansour looking, are we looking at any forwards?

 

[carltonleach]

So , I’m guessing the backline will be Laurie , Nofa , Joey , Jimmy , mansour , Doueihi and brooks . There’s some points in that .
Could Talau be moving to the back row ? That’s where he will end up IMO

What happens with mbye? Do u recon anyone will actually pick him up or be the most expensive reserve grader in history lol

He will wear the 14 IMO. I can see him actually doing. A lot of damage fresh against tired defences .

So who would u have in fullback and 5/8? Yeh I agree I think he would do more damage of the bench but a lot of money to he coming of the bench

 

[THE_POM]

The young super league player was called Craig Mullen but believe he has since committed his future in the Super League.

How’s Mansour looking, are we looking at any forwards?

It all hinges on the 2 year or 3 year deal.
Won’t be given more than 2 by the Tigers, will see what he can get elsewhere but I doubt he’s coming, especially if Roberts gets over the line.

 

[compensate]

The young super league player was called Craig Mullen but believe he has since committed his future in the Super League.

What’s going on with Edene Gebbie? Apparently he was in a few training photos today

 

[coxy1]

‘I never received an offer’: Rising Tigers back-rower Sam McIntyre reveals reason for Titans switch

From Fox Sports

GEORGE CLARKE NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Gold Coast-bound back-rower Sam McIntyre has revealed that the Wests Tigers failed to table him an official offer to keep him at the club for 2021.
The 22-year-old made his debut under Michael Maguire this year, scoring two tries across 12 games.

In his dozen games he showed he was exactly what the Tigers need more of with a committed and workmanlike approach.

After his last pay cheque from the Tigers, McIntyre was no clearer on his future and jumped at the chance to take part in Justin Holbrook’s rebuild at the Titans.

Tigers fans were seething on social media. That has only intensified in recent days with news that Josh Addo-Carr snubbed their offer to stay at the Storm and Josh Aloiai’s request for a release.

Many supporters were angered that McIntyre had knocked back the Tigers’ offer to take up what they perceived to be a more lucrative deal with the Titans. But as he explained, the Concord club failed to come to the table.

“Throughout the year and the off-season I thought I was going to stay, that was my original plan,” McIntyre told foxsports.com.au.

“Then as the off-season started going, I knew they were chasing some guys like The Foxx, which I totally understand that he’s a priority because he’s a NSW and Australia player.

“I didn’t receive an official offer, though.

“There’d been a few chats about it, and I was pretty sure Madge wanted me to stay but I don’t think he has much to do with it (recruitment decisions).

“So then I called him once I’d agreed to go to the Titans and told him I was grateful for what I’d done. He was sweet with me, he was happy to have seen me grow under him and he gave me his best wishes.

“I guess with the fans that are maybe a bit upset about me going, I appreciate what a lot of them have said. I’ve got some really kind and positive messages sent to me.”

Maguire is seen by many as a reason for the growing discontent at Concord, his tough methods and no-nonsense approach seemingly rubbing some up the wrong way.

But McIntyre says that while he is a tough taskmaster, he loved working with Maguire and said the ex-Souths and Wigan coach was just what they needed.

“I think he cops a bit of flack for no reason. It’s not fair, we train hard because we want good results. Every club has to train hard, he just wants the Tigers to succeed. I think if we had been in the finals and everything was going great, then nobody would be saying anything but I’ve only got positive things to say about Madge.”

With no offer from the Tigers, McIntyre decided to head to the Gold Coast, explaining: “I like what they’re building there, the young guys like Tino, Dave and Mo Fotuaika.

“There’s also Corey Thompson. I’m really excited to go there and hopefully shake the club up and play some finals footy.

“It’d be nice to see Harry (Grant), I’m good mates with him. I guess we’ll wait and see what Cameron (Smith) does.”

Just like I said he wanted to stay but never received an official offer! And its.a two year deal as well.

 

[THE_POM]

The young super league player was called Craig Mullen but believe he has since committed his future in the Super League.

What’s going on with Edene Gebbie? Apparently he was in a few training photos today

Haven’t seen him at the club, train & trial deal has been discussed but not physically seen him around.

 

[avocadoontoast]

The young super league player was called Craig Mullen but believe he has since committed his future in the Super League.

How’s Mansour looking, are we looking at any forwards?

It all hinges on the 2 year or 3 year deal.
Won’t be given more than 2 by the Tigers, will see what he can get elsewhere but I doubt he’s coming, especially if Roberts gets over the line.

Thanks Pom. What’s the latest with Aloiai?

 

[BAGNF05]

The young super league player was called Craig Mullen but believe he has since committed his future in the Super League.

What’s going on with Edene Gebbie? Apparently he was in a few training photos today

Haven’t seen him at the club, train & trial deal has been discussed but not physically seen him around.

We must still have the JAC/Harry G money there, is Burton being discussed?

 

[Deleted member 3518]

So , I’m guessing the backline will be Laurie , Nofa , Joey , Jimmy , mansour , Doueihi and brooks . There’s some points in that .
Could Talau be moving to the back row ? That’s where he will end up IMO

What happens with mbye? Do u recon anyone will actually pick him up or be the most expensive reserve grader in history lol

He will wear the 14 IMO. I can see him actually doing. A lot of damage fresh against tired defences .

So who would u have in fullback and 5/8? Yeh I agree I think he would do more damage of the bench but a lot of money to he coming of the bench

Laurie/Mbye , and Doueihi /Reynolds. I think that’s how it will pan out when it’s all said and done . I wouldn’t even be surprised if brooks has anything like his year this year, that madden will put pressure on him .
I can’t figure out why we are so low in backrower stocks , by my count we have Garner , Blore , leilua , cheekam and Bradley. If we are so adamant about keeping Talau , the only pathway to a full time position is the back row , especially if we get Jimmy and Laurie . Also as others have pointed out if we get those 2 , our squad is now at 28 or 29 .

 

[THE_POM]

The young super league player was called Craig Mullen but believe he has since committed his future in the Super League.

What’s going on with Edene Gebbie? Apparently he was in a few training photos today

Haven’t seen him at the club, train & trial deal has been discussed but not physically seen him around.

We must still have the JAC/Harry G money there, is Burton being discussed?

Keen on Burton but Bulldogs offer way out of what club willing to pay.