Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[TonyTiger]

I’m not sure how Simpkin is travelling but I don’t think Liddle is the answer at 9, his service isn’t good enough imo (we looked better when Mbye was on)

I agree, he has been given more than enough chances this year, but doesn't look like being the player many thought he was going to be, or already was

I think his debut was sensational. was strong against St George and the Titans I thought, and was poor against the Warriors. if anything I'd like to see M'Bye head for the exits to give him more minutes in firsts. no KOE might stunt his development.

I am talking about Liddle, Simpkin hasn't had too many chances as of now, and yes Mbye needs to go

I think Liddle is keeping the seat warm until Simpkin is ready to play first grade week in week out.

It's important to remember Simpkin doesn't turn 20 until October, he's nearly 18 months younger than Stefano and Talau.

It's a real shame state cup is off again. He was developing well.

We also need to remember this will be his 2nd year in a row with limited gametime.

It’s why if the Tigers are serious about him he should be on the bench ahead of Mbye. He needs miles in the legs and body contact. Hooker is a high demand role and his development has now stopped unless he is getting gametime.

You and I can see this, why can't the coach

Only reason I can see is if where trying to off load mbye some 1 will be more likely to pick him up if he’s playing first grade

Hmm, Mbye: Hasn’t worked so far - nobody wants to pay to dispose of a mattress properly, put him out on the street with a free set of steak knives to the beneficiary... some vegetarian will take him.

 

[Celticguy97]

While buĺldogs r focused on the big name players

We sneak in and poach there juniors

Easy

???

Demps, you might know...

Heard anything about Jacob Anjoul? Young hooker in SG Ball.

Apparently did his ACL playing park footy when all junior comps were cancelled last season like Tannous. Not sure how rehab is going but hopefully they can make up for lost time and show everyone how good they are.

 

[TigerWest]

Gus has arrived for the Dogs, his first call to them was:

“And [I was] virtually saying, ‘Look, I’m wiping the slate clean with all of you, you’ve got a clean slate with me, you’ve got the last period of the competition to still make a statement about yourself, both as an individual and a team, and whether or not you want to be a part of the Bulldogs in the future’.

Barrett may be lucky to last this season?

 

[jrtiger]

While buĺldogs r focused on the big name players

We sneak in and poach there juniors

Easy

???

Demps, you might know...

Heard anything about Jacob Anjoul? Young hooker in SG Ball.

I heard we signed him on a 3 year deal a couple years back but apart from that haven't heard too much since. think he was injured this year because he didn't feature at all this year for Balmain in SG, said on his instagram he was playing for Ryde Hawks after nearly a year off. can certainly play, hopefully he's in the Lebanon squad for the world cup.

 

[Demps]

While buĺldogs r focused on the big name players

We sneak in and poach there juniors

Easy

???

Demps, you might know...

Heard anything about Jacob Anjoul? Young hooker in SG Ball.

Haven't heard anything but have seen him play.
Looks a talent.

 

[Demps]

While buĺldogs r focused on the big name players

We sneak in and poach there juniors

Easy

???

Demps, you might know...

Heard anything about Jacob Anjoul? Young hooker in SG Ball.

I heard we signed him on a 3 year deal a couple years back but apart from that haven't heard too much since. think he was injured this year because he didn't feature at all this year for Balmain in SG, said on his instagram he was playing for Ryde Hawks after nearly a year off. can certainly play, hopefully he's in the Lebanon squad for the world cup.

Hopefully the world cup goes ahead

?

 

[tiger_one]

Gus has arrived for the Dogs, his first call to them was:

“And [I was] virtually saying, ‘Look, I’m wiping the slate clean with all of you, you’ve got a clean slate with me, you’ve got the last period of the competition to still make a statement about yourself, both as an individual and a team, and whether or not you want to be a part of the Bulldogs in the future’.

Barrett may be lucky to last this season?

And remember, we get to play these doggies twice in the last part of this season.

 

[Pascoes_barber]

Any truth to the Lomax stuff? Would be keen to see him in Tigers colours.

 

[426Tlgerland]

David Klemmer could be a good pick up on a 3 year deal , add Hastings and the Pommy Centre and I think we are not to bad off , our guys like big Steff and Blore will come on over the next few rounds and the off season along with some of the guys pushing for spots in reserves , only reason I like Klemmer is he does bend the line and has that hard edge in him

 

[GarryOwen]

I’m not sure how Simpkin is travelling but I don’t think Liddle is the answer at 9, his service isn’t good enough imo (we looked better when Mbye was on)

I agree, he has been given more than enough chances this year, but doesn't look like being the player many thought he was going to be, or already was

I think his injuries have really affected his development sadly. Poor bloke couldn't take a trick. He's worth keeping around, but I'd hope that Simpkin is our starting #9 in '22. Liddle will be a handy bench player though as he should be able to play #13 as well.

 

[the_third]

The Mole: International prop James Gavet to boost finals bound NRL club

By The Mole

Journeyman prop James Gavet could be a late X-factor for one of the NRL teams in the finals race.

A fearsome front-rower who played for the Tigers, Bulldogs, Warriors, Knights and Broncos, hard-hitting Gavet has been playing for English club Huddersfield for the past two seasons.
But the 31-year-old has made the snap decision to return home for personal reasons and is hoping to find a club before the August 1 transfer deadline.
A Samoan international with nearly 100 top grade games to his name, Gavet had been in good form in Super League and would be a handy addition to a club that has lost forwards through injury for the finals.

The big prop will have to spend two weeks in quarantine when he returns to Australia, making him an unrealistic proposition for teams out of the finals race.
The Sydney-born prop debuted for the Bulldogs in 2012 but has been unable to find a long-term home throughout his career to date.


https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/nrl-james-gavet-seeking-new-club-after-super-league-stint/b1773758-1e55-4966-8374-e6d321b3d8f7


I always liked him

 

[TigerWest]

I’m not sure how Simpkin is travelling but I don’t think Liddle is the answer at 9, his service isn’t good enough imo (we looked better when Mbye was on)

I agree, he has been given more than enough chances this year, but doesn't look like being the player many thought he was going to be, or already was

I think his injuries have really affected his development sadly. Poor bloke couldn't take a trick. He's worth keeping around, but I'd hope that **Simpkin is our starting #9 in '22.** Liddle will be a handy bench player though as he should be able to play #13 as well.

I think it will be the other way round?
Side note, Lids wasn’t on the whole game against the Bronc’s, but he still topped the tackle count.
But, does need to get fitter to be constant for the game imo.

 

[tiger_one]

The Mole: International prop James Gavet to boost finals bound NRL club

By The Mole

Journeyman prop James Gavet could be a late X-factor for one of the NRL teams in the finals race.

A fearsome front-rower who played for the Tigers, Bulldogs, Warriors, Knights and Broncos, hard-hitting Gavet has been playing for English club Huddersfield for the past two seasons.
But the 31-year-old has made the snap decision to return home for personal reasons and is hoping to find a club before the August 1 transfer deadline.
A Samoan international with nearly 100 top grade games to his name, Gavet had been in good form in Super League and would be a handy addition to a club that has lost forwards through injury for the finals.

The big prop will have to spend two weeks in quarantine when he returns to Australia, making him an unrealistic proposition for teams out of the finals race.
The Sydney-born prop debuted for the Bulldogs in 2012 but has been unable to find a long-term home throughout his career to date.


https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/nrl-james-gavet-seeking-new-club-after-super-league-stint/b1773758-1e55-4966-8374-e6d321b3d8f7


I always liked him

Going back a bit, remember when he used to come off the bench with Taupau - we were fearsome!

 

[rihannafan1]

Six clubs awaiting Finucane decision. Wests tigers not amongst them.

I'm much more disappointed about this than TPJ.

Stefano called out specifically watching him train in origin camp opened his eyes on how you should prepare. The only reason I can think of that we're not one of the six is because we've already been told not to bother.

Correct about the latter point. He's not interested in coming to us.

 

[Harvey]

Are we chasing anyone or are we just going to pick up other clubs scraps?

 

[Shooter Mcgavin]

Huge no to Milford in any role at any money.

Best bet when we can’t attract marquee players is to try poach young Penrith and Melbourne talent. Seems we are probably a quality edge, winger/centre and lock short, taking into account players coming though and our ESL signings.

Off contract Panthers fullback/wing/centre **Sunia Turuva** is a speedy Fijian who I’d imagine would be a cheap signing that probably already knows Laurie and Blore. Doubt he gets a run behind Penriths backline.

I also like what I’ve seen from **Darryn Schonig** in the small sample I’ve seen from him. Coming off a long term injury and probably way down the order at Storm, I know he’s more of a prop is my only concern as I think we have a lot of middles already

Lastly, heard great things about the Roosters duo **E.Butcher and Baker** and again better opportunities to crack firsts here than Roosters.

 

[TillLindemann]

While buĺldogs r focused on the big name players

We sneak in and poach there juniors

Easy

???

Demps, you might know...

Heard anything about Jacob Anjoul? Young hooker in SG Ball.

I heard we signed him on a 3 year deal a couple years back but apart from that haven't heard too much since. think he was injured this year because he didn't feature at all this year for Balmain in SG, said on his instagram he was playing for Ryde Hawks after nearly a year off. can certainly play, hopefully he's in the Lebanon squad for the world cup.

Hopefully the world cup goes ahead

?

It is 100% going ahead, UK has confirmed it - the question mark is whether Australia will participate.

 

[TigerWest]

Six clubs awaiting Finucane decision. Wests tigers not amongst them.

I'm much more disappointed about this than TPJ.

Stefano called out specifically watching him train in origin camp opened his eyes on how you should prepare. The only reason I can think of that we're not one of the six is because we've already been told not to bother.

Correct about the latter point. He's not interested in coming to us.

What has he told you?

 

[avocadoontoast]

I’m not sure how Simpkin is travelling but I don’t think Liddle is the answer at 9, his service isn’t good enough imo (we looked better when Mbye was on)

I agree, he has been given more than enough chances this year, but doesn't look like being the player many thought he was going to be, or already was

I think his injuries have really affected his development sadly. Poor bloke couldn't take a trick. He's worth keeping around, but I'd hope that **Simpkin is our starting #9 in '22.** Liddle will be a handy bench player though as he should be able to play #13 as well.

I think it will be the other way round?
Side note, Lids wasn’t on the whole game against the Bronc’s, but he still topped the tackle count.
But, does need to get fitter to be constant for the game imo.

I have no issues with his effort but I think his service isn’t good enough

 

[tigerballs]

While buĺldogs r focused on the big name players

We sneak in and poach there juniors

Easy

???

Demps, you might know...

Heard anything about Jacob Anjoul? Young hooker in SG Ball.

I heard we signed him on a 3 year deal a couple years back but apart from that haven't heard too much since. think he was injured this year because he didn't feature at all this year for Balmain in SG, said on his instagram he was playing for Ryde Hawks after nearly a year off. can certainly play, hopefully he's in the Lebanon squad for the world cup.

That's interesting that he's contracted because there's a bit of interest in him. Few clubs making enquiries. How old is he?