Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[momo_amp_medo]

Not sure finucane is the answer at 800k. The game last week he always seemed to get dominated in the tackle when carting it up. Sure he's a leader but we need a fix in the halves..

He’s a good solid forward. Works hard and his defence works. But that’s it for me …. $700-800k …. Four years …. No way!

 

[izotope]

Not sure finucane is the answer at 800k. The game last week he always seemed to get dominated in the tackle when carting it up. Sure he's a leader but we need a fix in the halves..

For mine we got the budget version tamou, need a quality leader in the outside backs

 

[TYGA]

I think the Tigers need to bite the bullet.
Players that struggle defensively and with general toughness have to be moved on.

Luciano, BJ, Mbye, Jet, Nofa. To a lesser extent Liddle, Tamou. We are fielding sides at times with multiple players that struggle defensively.

The types of players we need that are off contract Dale Finucane, Lachlan Fitzgibbon, Isaac Liu, Angus Crichton.

If we sign Pangai we need to adjust the squad with defenders. That said he’s way better defensively than Luciano.

 

[haberfield_tiger]

I think the Tigers need to bite the bullet.
Players that struggle defensively and with general toughness have to be moved on.

Luciano, BJ, Mbye, Jet, Nofa. To a lesser extent Liddle, Tamou. We are fielding sides at times with multiple players that struggle defensively.

The types of players we need that are off contract Dale Finucane, Lachlan Fitzgibbon, Isaac Liu, Angus Crichton.

If we sign Pangai we need to adjust the squad with defenders. That said he’s way better defensively than Luciano.

Agree.. might be controversial but lialua. Bros need to be moved on. Defence big issue for both. Tommy can shift to the second row. And we need someone to call the shots at 7. Halfback is our biggest issue. Need a general with some footy iq

 

[avocadoontoast]

Lee can’t help himself to name drop signings again

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theaustralian.com.au/sport/nrl/wests-tigers-chair-lee-hagipantelis-insists-there-is-light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel/news-story/2761733d75ebc7b1055eb88e7d3994af

Anyone got access?

Has he ever talked about a target we’ve actually signed? He’s so full of hot air it’s amazing he doesn’t float away

 

[momo_amp_medo]

Lee can’t help himself to name drop signings again

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theaustralian.com.au/sport/nrl/wests-tigers-chair-lee-hagipantelis-insists-there-is-light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel/news-story/2761733d75ebc7b1055eb88e7d3994af

Anyone got access?

Wests Tigers chair Lee Hagipantelis insists there is light at the end of the tunnel
Wests Tigers chair Lee Hagipantelis has described the club’s hefty loss to the Melbourne Storm as inexplicable and indefensible. Still, he insists there is light at the end of the tunnel, coach Michael Maguire is the right man to take the club forward, and revealed the Tigers have held internal discussions over the prospect of signing Tevita Pangai and Dale Finucane.

Hagipantelis, like all Tigers supporters, was gobsmacked by the clubs performance against the Storm on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast on Saturday night. All up, the Tigers conceded 12 tries in a 66-16 shellacking that left the club’s supporters wondering once again whether they were making any progress.

“Last night was bitterly disappointing,” Hagipantelis told The Australian.

But I spent a lot of time with Michael Maguire this morning — he is hurting as we all are — and we all agree there is light at the end of the tunnel.

It is a journey, it really is a journey. There are going to be speed humps and difficulties along the way. We are absolutely committed to what we are doing, we are absolutely convinced we are progressing and the roster is improving.

“We are on a path we are all committed to and we will see it through.”

The Tigers trailed by 40 points at halftime at Sunshine Coast Stadium and Maguire was so disappointed with his side’s efforts, he walked out of the dressing sheds in disgust and left the players to ruminate on their first half display.

They responded to an extent in the second half, although they were also fortunate that Melbourne took their foot off the pedal. Hagipantelis was passionate in his defence of Maguire, who at times appears to be banging his head against a brick wall with some of his players.

“His passion and commitment and dedication — he is hurting as much as anyone,” Hagipantelis said.

“The absolute belief he has in this organisation and roster is infectious, absolutely infectious. That is what you want to see.

“That is what you want to see in your NRL head coach and he has that in spades. He is the right fella. We have to make sure we give him he roster and resources he needs.

“That is what we are building towards. As an organisation we are in this together. We had a lessen taught to us last night by whom I think is the benchmark in the competition.



They are an incredibly formidable organisation. We had our butts kicked last night and there is no point in sugarcoating that.

“I think our roster this year is far better than it was last year. Our recruitment and retention has significantly improved. We want to make sure we continue down that path but as I say last night was, I would hope to thin, an unfortunate anomaly.

Then again, this is a team that put 50 on Souths two weeks ago. You had the best 17 that Queensland had to offer have 50 put on them by NSW.

“There might be more to this than just the performance of a team. The new rules for example would have to have some role to play — 40 has become the new black in this game.”

“That doesn’t excuse 60 but the fact of the matter is that some of these top teams are capable of doing this.”

Asked about the prospect of signing Finucane or Pangai — the latter has been linked with the Tigers for weeks — Hagipantelis said: “These are names that have come up in conversation. I can’t deny that.

“We are looking to add anyone of quality. There is a process to go through. There are matters that are discussed internally but we are interested din any player that will add value to the organisation.”

 

[avocadoontoast]

I think the Tigers need to bite the bullet.
Players that struggle defensively and with general toughness have to be moved on.

Luciano, BJ, Mbye, Jet, Nofa. To a lesser extent Liddle, Tamou. We are fielding sides at times with multiple players that struggle defensively.

The types of players we need that are off contract Dale Finucane, Lachlan Fitzgibbon, Isaac Liu, Angus Crichton.

If we sign Pangai we need to adjust the squad with defenders. That said he’s way better defensively than Luciano.

Agree.. might be controversial but lialua. Bros need to be moved on. Defence big issue for both. Tommy can shift to the second row. And we need someone to call the shots at 7. Halfback is our biggest issue. Need a general with some footy iq

Luc doesn’t have the motor to play 80 minutes effectively. He’s gotten worse as the season has gone on. Looked absolutely cooked last night.

 

[cochise]

Lee can’t help himself to name drop signings again

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theaustralian.com.au/sport/nrl/wests-tigers-chair-lee-hagipantelis-insists-there-is-light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel/news-story/2761733d75ebc7b1055eb88e7d3994af

Anyone got access?

Wests Tigers chair Lee Hagipantelis insists there is light at the end of the tunnel
Wests Tigers chair Lee Hagipantelis has described the club’s hefty loss to the Melbourne Storm as inexplicable and indefensible. Still, he insists there is light at the end of the tunnel, coach Michael Maguire is the right man to take the club forward, and revealed the Tigers have held internal discussions over the prospect of signing Tevita Pangai and Dale Finucane.

Hagipantelis, like all Tigers supporters, was gobsmacked by the clubs performance against the Storm on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast on Saturday night. All up, the Tigers conceded 12 tries in a 66-16 shellacking that left the club’s supporters wondering once again whether they were making any progress.

“Last night was bitterly disappointing,” Hagipantelis told The Australian.

But I spent a lot of time with Michael Maguire this morning — he is hurting as we all are — and we all agree there is light at the end of the tunnel.

It is a journey, it really is a journey. There are going to be speed humps and difficulties along the way. We are absolutely committed to what we are doing, we are absolutely convinced we are progressing and the roster is improving.

“We are on a path we are all committed to and we will see it through.”

The Tigers trailed by 40 points at halftime at Sunshine Coast Stadium and Maguire was so disappointed with his side’s efforts, he walked out of the dressing sheds in disgust and left the players to ruminate on their first half display.

They responded to an extent in the second half, although they were also fortunate that Melbourne took their foot off the pedal. Hagipantelis was passionate in his defence of Maguire, who at times appears to be banging his head against a brick wall with some of his players.

“His passion and commitment and dedication — he is hurting as much as anyone,” Hagipantelis said.

“The absolute belief he has in this organisation and roster is infectious, absolutely infectious. That is what you want to see.

“That is what you want to see in your NRL head coach and he has that in spades. He is the right fella. We have to make sure we give him he roster and resources he needs.

“That is what we are building towards. As an organisation we are in this together. We had a lessen taught to us last night by whom I think is the benchmark in the competition.



They are an incredibly formidable organisation. We had our butts kicked last night and there is no point in sugarcoating that.

“I think our roster this year is far better than it was last year. Our recruitment and retention has significantly improved. We want to make sure we continue down that path but as I say last night was, I would hope to thin, an unfortunate anomaly.

Then again, this is a team that put 50 on Souths two weeks ago. You had the best 17 that Queensland had to offer have 50 put on them by NSW.

“There might be more to this than just the performance of a team. The new rules for example would have to have some role to play — 40 has become the new black in this game.”

“That doesn’t excuse 60 but the fact of the matter is that some of these top teams are capable of doing this.”

Asked about the prospect of signing Finucane or Pangai — the latter has been linked with the Tigers for weeks — Hagipantelis said: “These are names that have come up in conversation. I can’t deny that.

“We are looking to add anyone of quality. There is a process to go through. There are matters that are discussed internally but we are interested din any player that will add value to the organisation.”

Well that's it, TPJ and Finucane are no chance now.

 

[clontarfkid]

Lee can’t help himself to name drop signings again

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theaustralian.com.au/sport/nrl/wests-tigers-chair-lee-hagipantelis-insists-there-is-light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel/news-story/2761733d75ebc7b1055eb88e7d3994af

Anyone got access?

Wests Tigers chair Lee Hagipantelis insists there is light at the end of the tunnel
Wests Tigers chair Lee Hagipantelis has described the club’s hefty loss to the Melbourne Storm as inexplicable and indefensible. Still, he insists there is light at the end of the tunnel, coach Michael Maguire is the right man to take the club forward, and revealed the Tigers have held internal discussions over the prospect of signing Tevita Pangai and Dale Finucane.

Hagipantelis, like all Tigers supporters, was gobsmacked by the clubs performance against the Storm on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast on Saturday night. All up, the Tigers conceded 12 tries in a 66-16 shellacking that left the club’s supporters wondering once again whether they were making any progress.

“Last night was bitterly disappointing,” Hagipantelis told The Australian.

But I spent a lot of time with Michael Maguire this morning — he is hurting as we all are — and we all agree there is light at the end of the tunnel.

It is a journey, it really is a journey. There are going to be speed humps and difficulties along the way. We are absolutely committed to what we are doing, we are absolutely convinced we are progressing and the roster is improving.

“We are on a path we are all committed to and we will see it through.”

The Tigers trailed by 40 points at halftime at Sunshine Coast Stadium and Maguire was so disappointed with his side’s efforts, he walked out of the dressing sheds in disgust and left the players to ruminate on their first half display.

They responded to an extent in the second half, although they were also fortunate that Melbourne took their foot off the pedal. Hagipantelis was passionate in his defence of Maguire, who at times appears to be banging his head against a brick wall with some of his players.

“His passion and commitment and dedication — he is hurting as much as anyone,” Hagipantelis said.

“The absolute belief he has in this organisation and roster is infectious, absolutely infectious. That is what you want to see.

“That is what you want to see in your NRL head coach and he has that in spades. He is the right fella. We have to make sure we give him he roster and resources he needs.

“That is what we are building towards. As an organisation we are in this together. We had a lessen taught to us last night by whom I think is the benchmark in the competition.



They are an incredibly formidable organisation. We had our butts kicked last night and there is no point in sugarcoating that.

“I think our roster this year is far better than it was last year. Our recruitment and retention has significantly improved. We want to make sure we continue down that path but as I say last night was, I would hope to thin, an unfortunate anomaly.

Then again, this is a team that put 50 on Souths two weeks ago. You had the best 17 that Queensland had to offer have 50 put on them by NSW.

“There might be more to this than just the performance of a team. The new rules for example would have to have some role to play — 40 has become the new black in this game.”

“That doesn’t excuse 60 but the fact of the matter is that some of these top teams are capable of doing this.”

Asked about the prospect of signing Finucane or Pangai — the latter has been linked with the Tigers for weeks — Hagipantelis said: “These are names that have come up in conversation. I can’t deny that.

“We are looking to add anyone of quality. There is a process to go through. There are matters that are discussed internally but we are interested din any player that will add value to the organisation.”

Well that's it, TPJ and Finucane are no chance now.

Both are extremely high risk signings IMO...Pangai self evident,and Finucane bashed for a dozen years and looking for a super fund
These guys arent the solution,and may end up as the new Packer/Mbye/ etc
One of todays papers stated the average age of our squad is..well..average.Were not a young squad by any means
..but we are a lazy squad in total,and undisciplined in defence
Our defence coach is rubbish..the leadership coming from both Mbye and Tamou is non existent,some of our recent hires are not up to NRL expectations,and some of our promoted juniors simply arent ready
Think Madge is scarred by the eggshells fiasco last year and wont drop anyone,which does a disservice to both the players and the supporters
If he doesnt change a few things around,it will be HE who will be changed ...!!

 

[BalmainJnr]

Lee can’t help himself to name drop signings again

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theaustralian.com.au/sport/nrl/wests-tigers-chair-lee-hagipantelis-insists-there-is-light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel/news-story/2761733d75ebc7b1055eb88e7d3994af

Anyone got access?

Wests Tigers chair Lee Hagipantelis insists there is light at the end of the tunnel
Wests Tigers chair Lee Hagipantelis has described the club’s hefty loss to the Melbourne Storm as inexplicable and indefensible. Still, he insists there is light at the end of the tunnel, coach Michael Maguire is the right man to take the club forward, and revealed the Tigers have held internal discussions over the prospect of signing Tevita Pangai and Dale Finucane.

Hagipantelis, like all Tigers supporters, was gobsmacked by the clubs performance against the Storm on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast on Saturday night. All up, the Tigers conceded 12 tries in a 66-16 shellacking that left the club’s supporters wondering once again whether they were making any progress.

“Last night was bitterly disappointing,” Hagipantelis told The Australian.

But I spent a lot of time with Michael Maguire this morning — he is hurting as we all are — and we all agree there is light at the end of the tunnel.

It is a journey, it really is a journey. There are going to be speed humps and difficulties along the way. We are absolutely committed to what we are doing, we are absolutely convinced we are progressing and the roster is improving.

“We are on a path we are all committed to and we will see it through.”

The Tigers trailed by 40 points at halftime at Sunshine Coast Stadium and Maguire was so disappointed with his side’s efforts, he walked out of the dressing sheds in disgust and left the players to ruminate on their first half display.

They responded to an extent in the second half, although they were also fortunate that Melbourne took their foot off the pedal. Hagipantelis was passionate in his defence of Maguire, who at times appears to be banging his head against a brick wall with some of his players.

“His passion and commitment and dedication — he is hurting as much as anyone,” Hagipantelis said.

“The absolute belief he has in this organisation and roster is infectious, absolutely infectious. That is what you want to see.

“That is what you want to see in your NRL head coach and he has that in spades. He is the right fella. We have to make sure we give him he roster and resources he needs.

“That is what we are building towards. As an organisation we are in this together. We had a lessen taught to us last night by whom I think is the benchmark in the competition.



They are an incredibly formidable organisation. We had our butts kicked last night and there is no point in sugarcoating that.

“I think our roster this year is far better than it was last year. Our recruitment and retention has significantly improved. We want to make sure we continue down that path but as I say last night was, I would hope to thin, an unfortunate anomaly.

Then again, this is a team that put 50 on Souths two weeks ago. You had the best 17 that Queensland had to offer have 50 put on them by NSW.

“There might be more to this than just the performance of a team. The new rules for example would have to have some role to play — 40 has become the new black in this game.”

“That doesn’t excuse 60 but the fact of the matter is that some of these top teams are capable of doing this.”

Asked about the prospect of signing Finucane or Pangai — the latter has been linked with the Tigers for weeks — Hagipantelis said: “These are names that have come up in conversation. I can’t deny that.

“We are looking to add anyone of quality. There is a process to go through. There are matters that are discussed internally but we are interested din any player that will add value to the organisation.”

I don’t have anything against Lee but he needs to stop being a dial a comment.
For a start, stop talking about which players we are targeting in the media. All it’s done thus far is put egg on our collective faces.
The rhetoric about ‘being in it together’ is also a facade.
Start communicating internally instead of externally because it is clear in the product that we put on the field that no one at WT involved in first grade is ‘in it together’ at the moment.

 

[jirskyr]

I don’t have anything against Lee but he needs to stop being a dial a comment.
For a start, stop talking about which players we are targeting in the media. All it’s done thus far is put egg on our collective faces.

I don't get the problem - they asked Lee about those players, he didn't bring it up. Then he says "yeah we've spoke about them, we are looking for quality players".

I see nothing untoward about that.

 

[JC99]

Reports are thay Finucane has realised he's not getting $800k and a long term deal (obviously) and has dropped his asking price and happy with a shorter deal. Melbourne want to keep him anyway so he will probably stay

 

[hsvjones]

I don’t have anything against Lee but he needs to stop being a dial a comment.
For a start, stop talking about which players we are targeting in the media. All it’s done thus far is put egg on our collective faces.

I don't get the problem - they asked Lee about those players, he didn't bring it up. Then he says "yeah we've spoke about them, we are looking for quality players".

I see nothing untoward about that.

Agree and after last night it is good to have some positive comments from the club to show we are working on the bigger picture.. This current 4 week period is the toughest we have and love where he points out that even Souths got flogged by Storm.. They are a class above anyone including Panthers.

 

[momo_amp_medo]

Lee can’t help himself to name drop signings again

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theaustralian.com.au/sport/nrl/wests-tigers-chair-lee-hagipantelis-insists-there-is-light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel/news-story/2761733d75ebc7b1055eb88e7d3994af

Anyone got access?

Wests Tigers chair Lee Hagipantelis insists there is light at the end of the tunnel
Wests Tigers chair Lee Hagipantelis has described the club’s hefty loss to the Melbourne Storm as inexplicable and indefensible. Still, he insists there is light at the end of the tunnel, coach Michael Maguire is the right man to take the club forward, and revealed the Tigers have held internal discussions over the prospect of signing Tevita Pangai and Dale Finucane.

Hagipantelis, like all Tigers supporters, was gobsmacked by the clubs performance against the Storm on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast on Saturday night. All up, the Tigers conceded 12 tries in a 66-16 shellacking that left the club’s supporters wondering once again whether they were making any progress.

“Last night was bitterly disappointing,” Hagipantelis told The Australian.

But I spent a lot of time with Michael Maguire this morning — he is hurting as we all are — and we all agree there is light at the end of the tunnel.

It is a journey, it really is a journey. There are going to be speed humps and difficulties along the way. We are absolutely committed to what we are doing, we are absolutely convinced we are progressing and the roster is improving.

“We are on a path we are all committed to and we will see it through.”

The Tigers trailed by 40 points at halftime at Sunshine Coast Stadium and Maguire was so disappointed with his side’s efforts, he walked out of the dressing sheds in disgust and left the players to ruminate on their first half display.

They responded to an extent in the second half, although they were also fortunate that Melbourne took their foot off the pedal. Hagipantelis was passionate in his defence of Maguire, who at times appears to be banging his head against a brick wall with some of his players.

“His passion and commitment and dedication — he is hurting as much as anyone,” Hagipantelis said.

“The absolute belief he has in this organisation and roster is infectious, absolutely infectious. That is what you want to see.

“That is what you want to see in your NRL head coach and he has that in spades. He is the right fella. We have to make sure we give him he roster and resources he needs.

“That is what we are building towards. As an organisation we are in this together. We had a lessen taught to us last night by whom I think is the benchmark in the competition.



They are an incredibly formidable organisation. We had our butts kicked last night and there is no point in sugarcoating that.

“I think our roster this year is far better than it was last year. Our recruitment and retention has significantly improved. We want to make sure we continue down that path but as I say last night was, I would hope to thin, an unfortunate anomaly.

Then again, this is a team that put 50 on Souths two weeks ago. You had the best 17 that Queensland had to offer have 50 put on them by NSW.

“There might be more to this than just the performance of a team. The new rules for example would have to have some role to play — 40 has become the new black in this game.”

“That doesn’t excuse 60 but the fact of the matter is that some of these top teams are capable of doing this.”

Asked about the prospect of signing Finucane or Pangai — the latter has been linked with the Tigers for weeks — Hagipantelis said: “These are names that have come up in conversation. I can’t deny that.

“We are looking to add anyone of quality. There is a process to go through. There are matters that are discussed internally but we are interested din any player that will add value to the organisation.”

I don’t have anything against Lee but he needs to stop being a dial a comment.
For a start, stop talking about which players we are targeting in the media. All it’s done thus far is put egg on our collective faces.
The rhetoric about ‘being in it together’ is also a facade.
Start communicating internally instead of externally because it is clear in the product that we put on the field that no one at WT involved in first grade is ‘in it together’ at the moment.

I like this. It’s needed to communicate with the fans.
Yep no problem for me.

 

[BalmainJnr]

I don’t have anything against Lee but he needs to stop being a dial a comment.
For a start, stop talking about which players we are targeting in the media. All it’s done thus far is put egg on our collective faces.

I don't get the problem - they asked Lee about those players, he didn't bring it up. Then he says "yeah we've spoke about them, we are looking for quality players".

I see nothing untoward about that.

I get where you are coming from.
For me, all he needs to say when asked is that he doesn’t comment on internal recruitment targets/discussions.
When has Lee acknowledging targets in the media worked out well for us?

 

[tony soprano]

There is a lot of talk about light at the end of the tunnel but little doing. Makes me believe they are all talk.

 

[cochise]

There is a lot of talk about light at the end of the tunnel but little doing. Makes me believe they are all talk.

Then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel
Is just the freight train coming your way

 

[tony soprano]

Lee can’t help himself to name drop signings again

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theaustralian.com.au/sport/nrl/wests-tigers-chair-lee-hagipantelis-insists-there-is-light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel/news-story/2761733d75ebc7b1055eb88e7d3994af

Anyone got access?

Wests Tigers chair Lee Hagipantelis insists there is light at the end of the tunnel
Wests Tigers chair Lee Hagipantelis has described the club’s hefty loss to the Melbourne Storm as inexplicable and indefensible. Still, he insists there is light at the end of the tunnel, coach Michael Maguire is the right man to take the club forward, and revealed the Tigers have held internal discussions over the prospect of signing Tevita Pangai and Dale Finucane.

Hagipantelis, like all Tigers supporters, was gobsmacked by the clubs performance against the Storm on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast on Saturday night. All up, the Tigers conceded 12 tries in a 66-16 shellacking that left the club’s supporters wondering once again whether they were making any progress.

“Last night was bitterly disappointing,” Hagipantelis told The Australian.

But I spent a lot of time with Michael Maguire this morning — he is hurting as we all are — and we all agree there is light at the end of the tunnel.

It is a journey, it really is a journey. There are going to be speed humps and difficulties along the way. We are absolutely committed to what we are doing, we are absolutely convinced we are progressing and the roster is improving.

“We are on a path we are all committed to and we will see it through.”

The Tigers trailed by 40 points at halftime at Sunshine Coast Stadium and Maguire was so disappointed with his side’s efforts, he walked out of the dressing sheds in disgust and left the players to ruminate on their first half display.

They responded to an extent in the second half, although they were also fortunate that Melbourne took their foot off the pedal. Hagipantelis was passionate in his defence of Maguire, who at times appears to be banging his head against a brick wall with some of his players.

“His passion and commitment and dedication — he is hurting as much as anyone,” Hagipantelis said.

“The absolute belief he has in this organisation and roster is infectious, absolutely infectious. That is what you want to see.

“That is what you want to see in your NRL head coach and he has that in spades. He is the right fella. We have to make sure we give him he roster and resources he needs.

“That is what we are building towards. As an organisation we are in this together. We had a lessen taught to us last night by whom I think is the benchmark in the competition.



They are an incredibly formidable organisation. We had our butts kicked last night and there is no point in sugarcoating that.

“I think our roster this year is far better than it was last year. Our recruitment and retention has significantly improved. We want to make sure we continue down that path but as I say last night was, I would hope to thin, an unfortunate anomaly.

Then again, this is a team that put 50 on Souths two weeks ago. You had the best 17 that Queensland had to offer have 50 put on them by NSW.

“There might be more to this than just the performance of a team. The new rules for example would have to have some role to play — 40 has become the new black in this game.”

“That doesn’t excuse 60 but the fact of the matter is that some of these top teams are capable of doing this.”

Asked about the prospect of signing Finucane or Pangai — the latter has been linked with the Tigers for weeks — Hagipantelis said: “These are names that have come up in conversation. I can’t deny that.

“We are looking to add anyone of quality. There is a process to go through. There are matters that are discussed internally but we are interested din any player that will add value to the organisation.”

Thanks mate

 

[mike]

There is a lot of talk about light at the end of the tunnel but little doing. Makes me believe they are all talk.

Then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel
Is just the freight train coming your way

Stay away from the light, it never ends well.

 

[Snake]

There is a lot of talk about light at the end of the tunnel but little doing. Makes me believe they are all talk.

Its a very very long tunnel !