Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Masterton]

The perfect play by a media outlet:
Team A should target this player to solve their problems =
Team A doesn’t and they’re stupid
Team A does but gets turned down = see, no one wants to go there.

You forget: Goes to team A, they're still no good, must be the coach/board/halfbacks fault.

 

[sleeve]

The perfect play by a media outlet:
Team A should target this player to solve their problems =
Team A doesn’t and they’re stupid
Team A does but gets turned down = see, no one wants to go there.

You forget: Goes to team A, they're still no good, must be the coach/board/halfbacks fault.

Has anybody ever seen a loosing team ,where the half back does not cop a bagging? 6 and 7 s are like a target for dummies.

 

[Harvey]

Finucane is a great signing.

As long as Stefano, Simpkins, Tuilagi are all very good consistent first graders

 

[TigerWest]

This should even out the comp?

https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/more-sports/joey-urges-pangai-to-snub-tigers-for-nrl-rivals/ar-AALpBwX?ocid=msedgntp

Rugby league immortal Andrew Johns has urged unwanted Broncos front-rower Tevita Pangai Junior to snub the Wests Tigers for a lesser deal at the Melbourne Storm.

 

[tony soprano]

As long as a decent deal is done with Finucane I think it's a good move. We shouldn't throw $800k at him but I read hes willing to take a little less so we should go for that.

We lack leadership out there and he'll be good for that, he's also an excellent defender. We can have Stefano, Seyfarth and Mikaele for impact if need be.

We definitely need more impact as well, we don't win the collision and that is a big issue.

I think a lot of it is attitude. In attack we can compete up the middle, make good metres and find out fronts against anyone when we want to its defence we struggle just sitting back waiting for teams

Our pack is just a little unbalanced at the moment, we have a lot of players that will push out really good metres as you suggested but lack the player that can really hurt the defensive line. Our defense is way too passive.

Pangi would set the standard, he hurts in tackles.

When he makes them. Not the best defender

 

[finnzo]

This should even out the comp?

https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/more-sports/joey-urges-pangai-to-snub-tigers-for-nrl-rivals/ar-AALpBwX?ocid=msedgntp

Rugby league immortal Andrew Johns has urged unwanted Broncos front-rower Tevita Pangai Junior to snub the Wests Tigers for a lesser deal at the Melbourne Storm.

Yeah thanks Joey send him to the clubs who’s won 50 premierships that will even the playing field

 

[TigerWest]

This should even out the comp?

https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/more-sports/joey-urges-pangai-to-snub-tigers-for-nrl-rivals/ar-AALpBwX?ocid=msedgntp

Rugby league immortal Andrew Johns has urged unwanted Broncos front-rower Tevita Pangai Junior to snub the Wests Tigers for a lesser deal at the Melbourne Storm.

Yeah thanks Joey send him to the clubs who’s won 50 premierships that will even the playing field

I just find it unbelievable, the bloke would say this? Of all clubs, the Storm? I agree with you that they haven't needed help in the past?
The NRL should have a talk to Johns and let him know if the comp dies, then everyone goes down with it?

 

[Tcat]

This should even out the comp?

https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/more-sports/joey-urges-pangai-to-snub-tigers-for-nrl-rivals/ar-AALpBwX?ocid=msedgntp

Rugby league immortal Andrew Johns has urged unwanted Broncos front-rower Tevita Pangai Junior to snub the Wests Tigers for a lesser deal at the Melbourne Storm.

Joey is a douche bag. Apart from his playing ability, he should have no place promoting the NRL through any media sources.

 

[sleeve]

This should even out the comp?

https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/more-sports/joey-urges-pangai-to-snub-tigers-for-nrl-rivals/ar-AALpBwX?ocid=msedgntp

Rugby league immortal Andrew Johns has urged unwanted Broncos front-rower Tevita Pangai Junior to snub the Wests Tigers for a lesser deal at the Melbourne Storm.

Johns like his brother are not the brightest tools in the shed!

 

[JC99]

As long as a decent deal is done with Finucane I think it's a good move. We shouldn't throw $800k at him but I read hes willing to take a little less so we should go for that.

We lack leadership out there and he'll be good for that, he's also an excellent defender. We can have Stefano, Seyfarth and Mikaele for impact if need be.

We definitely need more impact as well, we don't win the collision and that is a big issue.

I think a lot of it is attitude. In attack we can compete up the middle, make good metres and find out fronts against anyone when we want to its defence we struggle just sitting back waiting for teams

Our pack is just a little unbalanced at the moment, we have a lot of players that will push out really good metres as you suggested but lack the player that can really hurt the defensive line. Our defense is way too passive.

Mikaele and Stefano can definitely do it, in fact I think Stefano will be starting for us next year and being our main prop. Mikaele can barge defenders and offload but he's a bit inconsistent too.

 

[JC99]

As long as a decent deal is done with Finucane I think it's a good move. We shouldn't throw $800k at him but I read hes willing to take a little less so we should go for that.

We lack leadership out there and he'll be good for that, he's also an excellent defender. We can have Stefano, Seyfarth and Mikaele for impact if need be.

We definitely need more impact as well, we don't win the collision and that is a big issue.

I think a lot of it is attitude. In attack we can compete up the middle, make good metres and find out fronts against anyone when we want to its defence we struggle just sitting back waiting for teams

Our pack is just a little unbalanced at the moment, we have a lot of players that will push out really good metres as you suggested but lack the player that can really hurt the defensive line. Our defense is way too passive.

Pangi would set the standard, he hurts in tackles.

TPJ is the type of player our pack lacks.

At the same time though he's also the kind of player that has let us down for years, inconsistent. Risky signing. Luc is good at it but some weeks I feel like he doesn't get enough early ball.

 

[Newtown]

This should even out the comp?

https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/more-sports/joey-urges-pangai-to-snub-tigers-for-nrl-rivals/ar-AALpBwX?ocid=msedgntp

Rugby league immortal Andrew Johns has urged unwanted Broncos front-rower Tevita Pangai Junior to snub the Wests Tigers for a lesser deal at the Melbourne Storm.

Joey is a douche bag. Apart from his playing ability, he should have no place promoting the NRL through any media sources.

Some ex top NRL players are just not suited to become NRL commentators.

 

[Tiger5150]

As long as a decent deal is done with Finucane I think it's a good move. We shouldn't throw $800k at him but I read hes willing to take a little less so we should go for that.

We lack leadership out there and he'll be good for that, he's also an excellent defender. We can have Stefano, Seyfarth and Mikaele for impact if need be.

We definitely need more impact as well, we don't win the collision and that is a big issue.

I think a lot of it is attitude. In attack we can compete up the middle, make good metres and find out fronts against anyone when we want to its defence we struggle just sitting back waiting for teams

Our pack is just a little unbalanced at the moment, we have a lot of players that will push out really good metres as you suggested but lack the player that can really hurt the defensive line. Our defense is way too passive.

Pangi would set the standard, he hurts in tackles.

When he makes them. Not the best defender

This years stats

Averaging 28 tackles a match at 92% efficiency. I wish the rest of our team was as bad as him.


 

[Red Rugby]

This should even out the comp?

https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/more-sports/joey-urges-pangai-to-snub-tigers-for-nrl-rivals/ar-AALpBwX?ocid=msedgntp

Rugby league immortal Andrew Johns has urged unwanted Broncos front-rower Tevita Pangai Junior to snub the Wests Tigers for a lesser deal at the Melbourne Storm.

Could I politely suggest that Joey straightens out his own life before he gives advice on what others should do !

 

[Needaname]

Hoopers article today and his questions and answers about why Finucane should join the WT are conflictory,
He asks the question,
"The obvious question is why on earth would a player of Finucane’s calibre who’s won two premierships at Melbourne and played in six NRL grand finals **want to join** the on-field rabble that is the **Wests Tigers?**"

Now i would have thought Hooper would have added some of the good reasons about joining the Tigers here, eg, length of contract,the money, the COE,

But instead he goes on to say,
It's because he has so much to offer for the WT??

There is disharmony in his comments,
I think Mr Hooper needs to have a kit kat.


Everyone in the media is doing a great job of selling Finucane to the WT.

Not buying into it.


How much did we pay Anasta for his leadership? ?

A reported $280k a year, not a lot

Had our best start in a while with him in the halves until he dislocated his elbow. Anasta was under appreciated at this club but In my opinion Brooks hasn’t had a better halves partner since.

 

[Tiger-ferret]

Everyone has an agenda. Not sure what Joey’s is but he has one. Could be as simple as not strengthening a club which is in a similar position (ladder and development wise) as the knights.

 

[BZN]

What makes anyone think that this bunch of soft, entitled, lazy, arrogant and comfort-zone players are going to follow Finucane's lead?
I rate Tamou.
I don't believe he was brought here to run for 200mtrs and make copious amounts of tackle-breaks, off-loads, score 10 tries and kick goals at 95%.
His leadership is about recovery, professional conduct, never lying down and adopting a winning mentality, the rest is up to guys like Mikaele, Musgrove, Luccie, Uto, Brooksy, Garner, TommyT, Joe O, Jet, Nofo, Mbye and the rest to use their God-given talents to the best of their ability.
Is he still a leader if this bunch of powder-puffs lack the mental and intestinal fortitude to follow?...
I love TPJ's X-factor, which we're missing, but giving Tamou some back-up in the mould of Finucane would be far more conducive to establishing a platform that drives the values of tenacity, pride of performance, striving to succeed, especially in the face of adversity which breed a winning culture, something we've sorely lacked for far too long.

Some of those players you named played very well last Saturday so I think what you have written is a little unfair.

The finger should be pointed at Maguire. He looked like a man without answers during that post match press conference. He's actually had that look for a significant period of time. Perhaps if the club installed a leader as coach, we may achieve better results and performances. I read many comments which describe Maguire as tough. Tough does not necessarily mean you are good, it could mean you use it to hide your lack of tactical nous or comms skills.

He doesn't have the answers but he's a loyal soldier and will be here for the remainder of his contract.

If that is true, it's confirmation WTs should be booted.

C'mon Paws...really ...'Wests Tigers' should be booted.
Are you sure you meant to say that?

Most supporters would be dismayed with the answer I responded to about Maguire.

Yeh ok Paws, but how does this post link to "WT's should be booted"?

 

[gallagher]

Everyone has an agenda. Not sure what Joey’s is but he has one. Could be as simple as not strengthening a club which is in a similar position (ladder and development wise) as the knights.

Signing with the storm instead of the tigers is just common sense really.

 

[KevB]

Fox News reporting we are going all in for finucane ??????

I think it will come back to bite us. We need more impact on the forwards.

We need some middle forwards that can come forward in defence.

 

[Tiger-ferret]

Everyone has an agenda. Not sure what Joey’s is but he has one. Could be as simple as not strengthening a club which is in a similar position (ladder and development wise) as the knights.

Signing with the storm instead of the tigers is just common sense really.

(First time quoting so hope it works lol)

IMO Not for for say $200k less. TPJ has a chance to help the tigers out of a ten year hole. Getting paid more to do it...maybe a legacy means nothing to most players. I would certainly cheer him on if he had a crack every week.