Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[pawsandclaws1]

Saw a photo of bj Leilua on twitter today, jesus christ the dude has changed so much, highly recommend everyone go have a lookie

Post it please dude?

Fit joey


First time i have ever seen BJ look cut
Let's hope that gives him more confidence to trample over his opposition

I read in an article the exact same thing happened when he joined Canberra. His first year there he was unfit and struggled, came back the next year cut a heap of weight and got fit and was dally m centre. He’s such a damaging ball runner, hopefully fixing his weight and mobility fixes his defence too.

When do you say enough? Wouldn't it be preferable to put our long term option in the centre and stick with him?

I think he’ll be good for us next year and if he’s playing good enough he’s gotta be in the team. Hard to know if Roberts will play and Talau could play wing or centre.

Pretty much regardless of contracts and age whoever’s playing the best should be starting and I think it’ll be Joey combining well with Doueihi on that right edge

Physical fitness and pyschological makeup are the difference between an outstanding player and the weakest link. Why do WTs believe they are different to the Raiders, Newcastle or the Roosters?

Covid is not going away. While overseas arrivals continue, the risk of the infection into the community is real. We may not see our families at Christmas and I would not be surprised if a bubble is not being planned for next season. So what will change?

None of what you said made sense. Literally nothing. Like what dyu even mean here?

"Physical fitness and pyschological makeup are the difference between an outstanding player and the weakest link. Why do WTs believe they are different to the Raiders, Newcastle or the Roosters?"

Lmao

It's pretty clear and one poster has responded. Like what don't you understand?

 

[avocadoontoast]

Hi all, heard a pretty loose rumour (friend got told by a friend, who got told by a friend etc.) that Penrith will releases Laurie to us for next season if we agree to take Mansour too. Anyone know if there’s any truth to this?

It is something that has been discussed.

Do you reckon it’s going to happen?

I don't think so as it was about 3 weeks ago and hasn't happened yet.

That’s good. Was a little concerned last week when Tamou said he’d like Mansour and Laurie to join WT.

 

[TigerWest]

Hi all, heard a pretty loose rumour (friend got told by a friend, who got told by a friend etc.) that Penrith will releases Laurie to us for next season if we agree to take Mansour too. Anyone know if there’s any truth to this?

It is something that has been discussed.

Do you reckon it’s going to happen?

I don't think so as it was about 3 weeks ago and hasn't happened yet.

That’s good. Was a little concerned last week when Tamou said he’d like Mansour and Laurie to join WT.

I don’t see Mansour being the big problem some are making out, tbh Laurie (untried in NRL) should be more a concern, if they come, hope they both make an impact.

 

[Nelson]

Saw a photo of bj Leilua on twitter today, jesus christ the dude has changed so much, highly recommend everyone go have a lookie

Post it please dude?

Fit joey


First time i have ever seen BJ look cut
Let's hope that gives him more confidence to trample over his opposition

I read in an article the exact same thing happened when he joined Canberra. His first year there he was unfit and struggled, came back the next year cut a heap of weight and got fit and was dally m centre. He’s such a damaging ball runner, hopefully fixing his weight and mobility fixes his defence too.

When do you say enough? Wouldn't it be preferable to put our long term option in the centre and stick with him?

I think he’ll be good for us next year and if he’s playing good enough he’s gotta be in the team. Hard to know if Roberts will play and Talau could play wing or centre.

Pretty much regardless of contracts and age whoever’s playing the best should be starting and I think it’ll be Joey combining well with Doueihi on that right edge

Physical fitness and pyschological makeup are the difference between an outstanding player and the weakest link. Why do WTs believe they are different to the Raiders, Newcastle or the Roosters?

Covid is not going away. While overseas arrivals continue, the risk of the infection into the community is real. We may not see our families at Christmas and I would not be surprised if a bubble is not being planned for next season. So what will change?

Do you think he was never good at the Raiders, Knights or Roosters? I seem to recall he was one of the best centres in the game for periods at the Raiders, the only attacking weapon in the Knights backline before he left them and a dangerous young winger (with poor hands) at the Roosters...The Tigers just need to get him back to his best - which is very good.

 

[Holden]

Saw a photo of bj Leilua on twitter today, jesus christ the dude has changed so much, highly recommend everyone go have a lookie

Post it please dude?

Fit joey


First time i have ever seen BJ look cut
Let's hope that gives him more confidence to trample over his opposition

I read in an article the exact same thing happened when he joined Canberra. His first year there he was unfit and struggled, came back the next year cut a heap of weight and got fit and was dally m centre. He’s such a damaging ball runner, hopefully fixing his weight and mobility fixes his defence too.

When do you say enough? Wouldn't it be preferable to put our long term option in the centre and stick with him?

I think he’ll be good for us next year and if he’s playing good enough he’s gotta be in the team. Hard to know if Roberts will play and Talau could play wing or centre.

Pretty much regardless of contracts and age whoever’s playing the best should be starting and I think it’ll be Joey combining well with Doueihi on that right edge

Physical fitness and pyschological makeup are the difference between an outstanding player and the weakest link. Why do WTs believe they are different to the Raiders, Newcastle or the Roosters?

Covid is not going away. While overseas arrivals continue, the risk of the infection into the community is real. We may not see our families at Christmas and I would not be surprised if a bubble is not being planned for next season. So what will change?

None of what you said made sense. Literally nothing. Like what dyu even mean here?

"Physical fitness and pyschological makeup are the difference between an outstanding player and the weakest link. Why do WTs believe they are different to the Raiders, Newcastle or the Roosters?"

Lmao

It's pretty clear and one poster has responded. Like what don't you understand?

Paws, I rate you cos you seem very sure of yourself. But read the last few posts. The translations getting lost a bit.
Something I noticed about you, your hell bent on hating players immediately. Nofa, Bj, Luciano.

Also look at the rating on your last few posts, cos they are in the negatives mate, "specially the post in question"

regardless lets banter, I'll always be down.

 

[Holden]

Saw a photo of bj Leilua on twitter today, jesus christ the dude has changed so much, highly recommend everyone go have a lookie

Post it please dude?

Fit joey


First time i have ever seen BJ look cut
Let's hope that gives him more confidence to trample over his opposition

I read in an article the exact same thing happened when he joined Canberra. His first year there he was unfit and struggled, came back the next year cut a heap of weight and got fit and was dally m centre. He’s such a damaging ball runner, hopefully fixing his weight and mobility fixes his defence too.

When do you say enough? Wouldn't it be preferable to put our long term option in the centre and stick with him?

I think he’ll be good for us next year and if he’s playing good enough he’s gotta be in the team. Hard to know if Roberts will play and Talau could play wing or centre.

Pretty much regardless of contracts and age whoever’s playing the best should be starting and I think it’ll be Joey combining well with Doueihi on that right edge

Physical fitness and pyschological makeup are the difference between an outstanding player and the weakest link. Why do WTs believe they are different to the Raiders, Newcastle or the Roosters?

Covid is not going away. While overseas arrivals continue, the risk of the infection into the community is real. We may not see our families at Christmas and I would not be surprised if a bubble is not being planned for next season. So what will change?

Do you think he was never good at the Raiders, Knights or Roosters? I seem to recall he was one of the best centres in the game for periods at the Raiders, the only attacking weapon in the Knights backline before he left them and a dangerous young winger (with poor hands) at the Roosters...The Tigers just need to get him back to his best - which is very good.

mad statement, the bloke has been on a downer for a couple years, but definitely has the ability to shine. Keen for 2021

 

[jirskyr]

Hi all, heard a pretty loose rumour (friend got told by a friend, who got told by a friend etc.) that Penrith will releases Laurie to us for next season if we agree to take Mansour too. Anyone know if there’s any truth to this?

It is something that has been discussed.

Do you reckon it’s going to happen?

I don't think so as it was about 3 weeks ago and hasn't happened yet.

I don't know if they want Laurie enough for 2021 to take on Mansour. I am guessing they are holding off until Nofo is re-signed or not, because then they can give Mansour that 2-year deal.

I personally am also interested to know the plan for Mbye, because Laurie would probably be the fullback choice if he comes early, and that puts Doueihi into 5/8th, Liddle hooker, Mbye to the bench.

Mbye probably 14th man all year if that works out, like it or lump it. And then Moses can accept that he's probably one of the better utilities going around, if he will accept being on the bench.

 

[bptiger]

Maybe we are holding out for as long as we can , because then we don’t have to pay them until they come back I jan

 

[tiger_one]

Sorry, but I've forgotten: how long is M'Bye contracted with WT?

 

[Holden]

Sorry, but I've forgotten: how long is M'Bye contracted with WT?

2022 i think

 

[tiger_one]

Sorry, but I've forgotten: how long is M'Bye contracted with WT?

2022 i think

Thanks champion @Gazlord95 - WOW! 2 more years. Thanks Ivan!!??

 

[Holden]

Sorry, but I've forgotten: how long is M'Bye contracted with WT?

2022 i think

Thanks champion @Gazlord95 - WOW! 2 more years. Thanks Ivan!!??

Yea he was the first 4 year contract under Ivan, RIP in advance.

 

[Leck]

The elephant in the room is Nofa not signing yet

If he doesn't and pushes to leave early to Parra, we're in need of an experienced winger

If that happens I say yes to Mansour (200k / 2 years + club option ) but only if we get Laurie in 2021

I'm keen to see what Laurie has to offer. The sooner the better

 

[cochise]

Hi all, heard a pretty loose rumour (friend got told by a friend, who got told by a friend etc.) that Penrith will releases Laurie to us for next season if we agree to take Mansour too. Anyone know if there’s any truth to this?

It is something that has been discussed.

Do you reckon it’s going to happen?

I don't think so as it was about 3 weeks ago and hasn't happened yet.

I don't know if they want Laurie enough for 2021 to take on Mansour. I am guessing they are holding off until Nofo is re-signed or not, because then they can give Mansour that 2-year deal.

I personally am also interested to know the plan for Mbye, because Laurie would probably be the fullback choice if he comes early, and that puts Doueihi into 5/8th, Liddle hooker, Mbye to the bench.

Mbye probably 14th man all year if that works out, like it or lump it. And then Moses can accept that he's probably one of the better utilities going around, if he will accept being on the bench.

Yeah it is an interesting one, I think Laurie will give us cover in 2 positions we are short in, 5/8th and fullback. I don't know if he starts the year at fullback even if he comes but once he does move into the fullback role that pushes Mbye back into a position where he can be both our Backup fullback, backup 5/8th and at a stretch fill in at hooker.

Laurie coming early does alot for our depth in the spine positions and that is where we are incredibly short on experience in my opinion.

 

[weststigerman]

Same. I hope I’m wrong and he becomes a star, but I think people overlook his error rate and as a result he was heavily targeted in every game he played.


To inform those few that don't already know, Kepaoa has had corrective eye surgery for a problem when looking upwards, which almost certainly was his issue under the high ball. Plus it was really only the one game and he looked ready otherwise, so looking forward to him contributing and with any luck it will be from fullback.

Yeah I’m aware, I’m sceptical that it will magically fix his hands, but I hope it does. He wasn’t just targeted with bombs.

 

[cochise]

Same. I hope I’m wrong and he becomes a star, but I think people overlook his error rate and as a result he was heavily targeted in every game he played.


To inform those few that don't already know, Kepaoa has had corrective eye surgery for a problem when looking upwards, which almost certainly was his issue under the high ball. Plus it was really only the one game and he looked ready otherwise, so looking forward to him contributing and with any luck it will be from fullback.

Yeah I’m aware, I’m sceptical that it will magically fix his hands, but I hope it does. He wasn’t just targeted with bombs.

I think it will make a difference, he was getting double vision when looking up. Could explain a couple of the dropped passes from Benji as well as they were balls that were fairly high as well.

 

[weststigerman]

The elephant in the room is Nofa not signing yet

If he doesn't and pushes to leave early to Parra, we're in need of an experienced winger

If that happens I say yes to Mansour (200k / 2 years + club option ) but only if we get Laurie in 2021

I'm keen to see what Laurie has to offer. The sooner the better

We could do a lot worse. Mansour was averaging 180 metres per game.

It’s an unpopular opinion but IMO we’d be a better side in 2021 with Mansour and Laurie.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Saw a photo of bj Leilua on twitter today, jesus christ the dude has changed so much, highly recommend everyone go have a lookie

Post it please dude?

Fit joey


First time i have ever seen BJ look cut
Let's hope that gives him more confidence to trample over his opposition

I read in an article the exact same thing happened when he joined Canberra. His first year there he was unfit and struggled, came back the next year cut a heap of weight and got fit and was dally m centre. He’s such a damaging ball runner, hopefully fixing his weight and mobility fixes his defence too.

When do you say enough? Wouldn't it be preferable to put our long term option in the centre and stick with him?

I think he’ll be good for us next year and if he’s playing good enough he’s gotta be in the team. Hard to know if Roberts will play and Talau could play wing or centre.

Pretty much regardless of contracts and age whoever’s playing the best should be starting and I think it’ll be Joey combining well with Doueihi on that right edge

Physical fitness and pyschological makeup are the difference between an outstanding player and the weakest link. Why do WTs believe they are different to the Raiders, Newcastle or the Roosters?

Covid is not going away. While overseas arrivals continue, the risk of the infection into the community is real. We may not see our families at Christmas and I would not be surprised if a bubble is not being planned for next season. So what will change?

None of what you said made sense. Literally nothing. Like what dyu even mean here?

"Physical fitness and pyschological makeup are the difference between an outstanding player and the weakest link. Why do WTs believe they are different to the Raiders, Newcastle or the Roosters?"

Lmao

It's pretty clear and one poster has responded. Like what don't you understand?

Paws, I rate you cos you seem very sure of yourself. But read the last few posts. The translations getting lost a bit.
Something I noticed about you, your hell bent on hating players immediately. Nofa, Bj, Luciano.

Also look at the rating on your last few posts, cos they are in the negatives mate, "specially the post in question"

regardless lets banter, I'll always be down.

I can't recall ever writing a negative post about Luciano.

Leilua J has been an extremely poor buy, so against the youth approach we have adopted.

My view on Nofoaluma is clear so I don't need to repeat it.

As for recruitment, I like to read Sir Alex Fergusons approach and note the synergies between him having little money and investing what he did have in youth and the WTs' approach.

https://www.opustalentsolutions.com/blog-news-and-social/sir-alex-fergusons-talent-strategy-how-to-build-a-successful-team

Usually , I am fairly positive towards the Club but this is a forum so views will differ. As for negative reps, who cares.

 

[weststigerman]

Same. I hope I’m wrong and he becomes a star, but I think people overlook his error rate and as a result he was heavily targeted in every game he played.


To inform those few that don't already know, Kepaoa has had corrective eye surgery for a problem when looking upwards, which almost certainly was his issue under the high ball. Plus it was really only the one game and he looked ready otherwise, so looking forward to him contributing and with any luck it will be from fullback.

Yeah I’m aware, I’m sceptical that it will magically fix his hands, but I hope it does. He wasn’t just targeted with bombs.

I think it will make a difference, he was getting double vision when looking up. Could explain a couple of the dropped passes from Benji as well as they were balls that were fairly high as well.

As I said I’m hopeful, but not confident. I guess we’ll find out soon.

 

[cochise]

Same. I hope I’m wrong and he becomes a star, but I think people overlook his error rate and as a result he was heavily targeted in every game he played.


To inform those few that don't already know, Kepaoa has had corrective eye surgery for a problem when looking upwards, which almost certainly was his issue under the high ball. Plus it was really only the one game and he looked ready otherwise, so looking forward to him contributing and with any luck it will be from fullback.

Yeah I’m aware, I’m sceptical that it will magically fix his hands, but I hope it does. He wasn’t just targeted with bombs.

I think it will make a difference, he was getting double vision when looking up. Could explain a couple of the dropped passes from Benji as well as they were balls that were fairly high as well.

As I said I’m hopeful, but not confident. I guess we’ll find out soon.

The difference has been noticed in training, hopefully that translates to gameday as well.