Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[TigerVinnie]

Momirovski’s release request is the third such demand from a different Tigers players in the last 18 months after Ryan Matterson and Josh Aloiai both asked to leave.

Wouldn't be a news article without taking a shot at our club in some way or another. They just couldn't help themselves.

Momo is a good player but is currently 3rd/4th choice at centre and is probably going to be used as a 5/8th back up if injuries occur. Can't see the club releasing him without getting Laurie or a 5/8th in return - would be very poor management tactics.

If only the media can look at a team's roster and work that out for themselves.

 

[Tigerwould]

I’m probably sounding like Captain Obvious but Tigers not granting a release suggests they are after something in return from whichever club he signs with.
Not sure if he is a front runner with Penrith or Bulldogs for a starting position.

 

[TigerVinnie]

I’m probably sounding like Captain Obvious but Tigers not granting a release suggests they are after something in return from whichever club he signs with.
Not sure if he is a front runner with Penrith or Bulldogs for a starting position.

He would have a better shot at Bulldogs, can't see him getting a start at Penrith...which is where we need him to go to get Laurie. This is probably the issue, we want Laurie but Momo wants a starting position.

 

[Telltails]

The thing is Roberts and Leilua are no sure things. I wouldn't be rushing to let him go.

 

[Tigerwould]

I’m probably sounding like Captain Obvious but Tigers not granting a release suggests they are after something in return from whichever club he signs with.
Not sure if he is a front runner with Penrith or Bulldogs for a starting position.

He would have a better shot at Bulldogs, can't see him getting a start at Penrith...which is where we need him to go to get Laurie. This is probably the issue, we want Laurie but Momo wants a starting position.

Momo is a very handy depth player. He played well under Cleary hopefully Ivan gets him across to Penrith. As he did with Eisenhuth.

 

[TillLindemann]

We've got plenty of depth, don't really understand why they wouldn't let him go to get Laurie in return - unless that's not a guarantee, in which case fair enough no reason to let him go for no reason.

When did Momo for Laurie become a thing? I thought Cini for Laurie was the option.

I'd be disappointed to lose him.

 

[Tigerwould]

The thing is Roberts and Leilua are no sure things. I wouldn't be rushing to let him go.

If it means getting Laurie then its a no brainer.

 

[JD Tiger]

We will get injuries as well as players not living up to expectations, so even if Momo is 4th in line for the centre position, I would expect him to play about 12 games for us next year if he remains fit.

 

[Tigerwould]

We've got plenty of depth, don't really understand why they wouldn't let him go to get Laurie in return - unless that's not a guarantee, in which case fair enough no reason to let him go for no reason.

When did Momo for Laurie become a thing? I thought Cini for Laurie was the option.

I'd be disappointed to lose him.

Since Momo asked for a release. At this stage he is a more valuable squad player.

 

[Tigerwould]

We will get injuries as well as players not living up to expectations, so even if Momo is 4th in line for the centre position, I would expect him to play about 12 games for us next year if he remains fit.

If Laurie comes this year he will play more than 12 games.

 

[Deleted member 3518]

I’m probably sounding like Captain Obvious but Tigers not granting a release suggests they are after something in return from whichever club he signs with.
Not sure if he is a front runner with Penrith or Bulldogs for a starting position.

He would have a better shot at Bulldogs, can't see him getting a start at Penrith...which is where we need him to go to get Laurie. This is probably the issue, we want Laurie but Momo wants a starting position.

I can . They are going to start Burton at centre . He is not a centre! Which means , considering Burton is off to the dogs , they have a centre vacancy.
It’s interesting that this release news comes out just after , the Penrith interest report .
I’m just guessing here , but I’d say the riff need a centre , thier best 2 options are other teams players , and arnt centres , they’ve approached Momo’s management (or his management saw the roster spot and approached Penrith) and now the Cini for Laurie stuff is Momo for Laurie . Momo let’s the tigers know he wants out to go to Penrith , but requesting a release , and, the tigers know who they have to negotiate with .
It’s all a game . We will swap Momo for Laurie IMO. Which is fine because we have A lot of centres and really shouldn’t be carrying a guy who is good enough to start for half the teams as our 4th / potentially 5th option if other youngsters come on .
Plus if it happens we leave the final roster spots open for a lock or edge back rower , whether that be a promotion , or external purchase .

 

[avocadoontoast]

I’m probably sounding like Captain Obvious but Tigers not granting a release suggests they are after something in return from whichever club he signs with.
Not sure if he is a front runner with Penrith or Bulldogs for a starting position.

He would have a better shot at Bulldogs, can't see him getting a start at Penrith...which is where we need him to go to get Laurie. This is probably the issue, we want Laurie but Momo wants a starting position.

I can . They are going to start Burton at centre . He is not a centre! Which means , considering Burton is off to the dogs , they have a centre vacancy.
It’s interesting that this release news comes out just after , the Penrith interest report .
I’m just guessing here , but I’d say the riff need a centre , thier best 2 options are other teams players , and arnt centres , they’ve approached Momo’s management (or his management saw the roster spot and approached Penrith) and now the Cini for Laurie stuff is Momo for Laurie . Momo let’s the tigers know he wants out to go to Penrith , but requesting a release , and, the tigers know who they have to negotiate with .
It’s all a game . We will swap Momo for Laurie IMO. Which is fine because we have A lot of centres and really shouldn’t be carrying a guy who is good enough to start for half the teams as our 4th / potentially 5th option if other youngsters come on .
Plus if it happens we leave the final roster spots open for a lock or edge back rower , whether that be a promotion , or external purchase .

Yeah it sounds like this is GM's being GM's. I reckon it will happen too.

 

[jrtiger]

don't think I'd want to see Momo head for the exits unless it's in exchange for Laurie. we have no backup 6 until Walters returns (and even he may be off to Brisbane) and he is a far better defensive option than Leilua in the centres.

 

[Speed2burn]

don't think I'd want to see Momo head for the exits unless it's in exchange for Laurie. we have no backup 6 until Walters returns (and even he may be off to Brisbane) and he is a far better defensive option than Leilua in the centres.

He’s not going anywhere. I also know this personally. It’s just Penrith expressing their interest

 

[JD Tiger]

Is Momo only signed with us for this upcoming 2021 season? Is he a free agent come 2022?

Stories I remember reading on his signing with us after the Storm swap were convoluted from memory.

 

[avocadoontoast]

Madge has already come out and said Momo is not going anywhere...

when did he say that

 

[Deleted member 3518]

I’m probably sounding like Captain Obvious but Tigers not granting a release suggests they are after something in return from whichever club he signs with.
Not sure if he is a front runner with Penrith or Bulldogs for a starting position.

He would have a better shot at Bulldogs, can't see him getting a start at Penrith...which is where we need him to go to get Laurie. This is probably the issue, we want Laurie but Momo wants a starting position.

I can . They are going to start Burton at centre . He is not a centre! Which means , considering Burton is off to the dogs , they have a centre vacancy.
It’s interesting that this release news comes out just after , the Penrith interest report .
I’m just guessing here , but I’d say the riff need a centre , thier best 2 options are other teams players , and arnt centres , they’ve approached Momo’s management (or his management saw the roster spot and approached Penrith) and now the Cini for Laurie stuff is Momo for Laurie . Momo let’s the tigers know he wants out to go to Penrith , but requesting a release , and, the tigers know who they have to negotiate with .
It’s all a game . We will swap Momo for Laurie IMO. Which is fine because we have A lot of centres and really shouldn’t be carrying a guy who is good enough to start for half the teams as our 4th / potentially 5th option if other youngsters come on .
Plus if it happens we leave the final roster spots open for a lock or edge back rower , whether that be a promotion , or external purchase .

Yeah it sounds like this is GM's being GM's. I reckon it will happen too.

To me the Cini stuff from a Penrith perspective would have been “really is that all we are going to get “ because despite Laurie signing here , that would have severely weakened the roster spot for which he was slotted. As I know he was a development player , but I’d say they were planning on using him after weak 16 , or , if they got a lot of injuries , an exemption to use him earlier .

 

[bathursttiger1]

We've got plenty of depth, don't really understand why they wouldn't let him go to get Laurie in return - unless that's not a guarantee, in which case fair enough no reason to let him go for no reason.

When did Momo for Laurie become a thing? I thought Cini for Laurie was the option.

I'd be disappointed to lose him.


Since Momo asked for a release. At this stage he is a more valuable squad player.

I have no faith in BJ being a constant NRL centre all season, that’s why we don’t need release Momo.

 

[jadtiger]

Momo is our best goal kicker imho and our most reliable centre,i certainly wouldnt be letting him go

 

[Deleted member 3518]

We've got plenty of depth, don't really understand why they wouldn't let him go to get Laurie in return - unless that's not a guarantee, in which case fair enough no reason to let him go for no reason.

When did Momo for Laurie become a thing? I thought Cini for Laurie was the option.

I'd be disappointed to lose him.


Since Momo asked for a release. At this stage he is a more valuable squad player.

I have no faith in BJ being a constant NRL centre all season, that’s why we don’t need release Momo.

He’s what 23/24? Now is the time for him to establish himself .
This next year is make or break for him . Whether he’s going to a Shane Elford type , which is a very good centre, but not elite , or an elite centre .... for Huddersfield Giants .