Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[isaaktigers]

I thought Ogden just recently did a Instagram interview and loved it at the Wests Tigers while hoping to be resigned by us?

 

[OzLuke]

yup exactly everything ennis said is correct, we simply cant attract anyone and now its becoming so evident no one wants to come to Tigers.. Im not bothered about Thompson on that money but i just cant see any future and that is so worrying. The young kids look good but they cant do it on their own..Questions have to be asked of Madge now but nothing will change as we all know. Pascoe will just say we have a centre of Excellence next year and the club is going well financially. Unfortunately all we care about are on field results and Pascoe doesnt care about that.

Good old Ennis - always good for a baggin' (he did it on the field like a grub, and is doing it off the field).

What is the solution Ennis?

What do the Tigers do to attract players Ennis?

Oh! they don't want to go to the Tigers, the tigers aren't interested in being a retirement home (like they have been), the Tigers just aren't interested in buying losers or the Tigers aren't interested in paying massive overs (like they have previously).

Well, well, what is your answer dopey? Big on putting the boot in but like most of your comments on fox, you don't back it up with answers.

As a commentator or analyst - you would make a great bricklayer.

I suggest you leave us to work out our problems and try and help the "Dogs" work out how to stay under the cap.

Agree mate.
Easy for these flogs to bag us but no solutions.
I'm sure they have seen or been in similar situations in their careers

Well all the ex footballers turn commentators are usually blokes who had successful careers, you don’t see many Nofoalumas or Brooks type players end up calling the game, what would they bring to the table besides a wealth of knowledge about losing.
And I agree they don’t really offer solutions but can you?
I can’t.
Until we start winning games and blood some more quality juniors who can actually play as a unit we are not going to attract the personal we need.
If it was a job and you had the chance of joining a successful business in a Coastal town like Newcastle or Cronulla or Bondi, Or a place out west that struggles year after year what would you choose?
Penrith are a great example of what we need to emulate to be where we all wish our club could be.
Stack the team with juniors that have played together for a few years and know each other, create an atmosphere they don’t want to leave, give them time to because it won’t happen overnight.
This ideal that buying a crop of big names and becoming dominant is not an option for us so stop thinking it is.
Juniors are the only way this club will ever get out of the cellar.


This is what we need to keep together...
https://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2021/08/23/35-down-jersey-flegg/

Ben is a very articulate young man. Very strategic in his thinking and thankful for the opportunities in the Wests Tigers system.

All these Jersey Flegg boys and HM & SG Ball players and the Juniors to come are being destroyed by this bloody Flu!

This is the real human tragedy folks - our kids are being denied their natural growth as humans by a dodgy bug no more dangerous than the Flu or Common Cold.

It can't continue like this.

I bloody hope it doesn't continue like this.
Just hearing those youngsters talk and say the things
they were saying , is like a breath of fresh air.
The fact that they're so tight with coaching staff and all involved in the lower grades and hold them in such high regard is just brilliant.
Im hoping the lot of them are kept in our system and grow together and come through , because it will go a long way to getting us out of this rut in years to come.

I agree with this, but on the other hand there are a good chunk of us (me included) that look for the big name signing.
We sign someone from outside, then on of the nucleus of that group of juniors miss out. Then their core group is broken up and playing at the club means just a job for them.
Balancing act our club seems to miss out on

 

[OzLuke]

Apparently Moses Suli has been told by Manly he's free to test the market thoughts

It's amazing how some of these players look like superstars in their final year of their contract. But they didn't look like a superstar or a potential one if you were to look at the players performances for the past few seasons. This club the WT has been abused by these sort of players for far to long.

it's called Tony Williams Syndrome, or TWS.....only affects players in their contract year

 

[Guest]

I thought Ogden just recently did a Instagram interview and loved it at the Wests Tigers while hoping to be resigned by us?

This is true. Given our lack of external signings, there's room for probably 4 or so young players from Flegg/KOE to step up - he's one I'd be offering a contract to right now.

 

[Tiger-ferret]

Apparently Moses Suli has been told by Manly he's free to test the market thoughts

It's amazing how some of these players look like superstars in their final year of their contract. But they didn't look like a superstar or a potential one if you were to look at the players performances for the past few seasons. This club the WT has been abused by these sort of players for far to long.

it's called Tony Williams Syndrome, or TWS.....only affects players in their contract year

I have a mate who is a mad sharkie. He calls it Brett Kimorley syndrome…

 

[OzLuke]

Apparently Moses Suli has been told by Manly he's free to test the market thoughts

It's amazing how some of these players look like superstars in their final year of their contract. But they didn't look like a superstar or a potential one if you were to look at the players performances for the past few seasons. This club the WT has been abused by these sort of players for far to long.

it's called Tony Williams Syndrome, or TWS.....only affects players in their contract year

I have a mate who is a mad sharkie. He calls it Brett Kimorley syndrome…

hahahaha must be regional interpretations

 

[tony soprano]

Was told by a flegg staff member earlier in the year that Dillon is pound for pound the strongest in the club, he told me he weighs mid 80’s and can bench 160kg and squat close to 200kg. He told me cardio wise he’s in top 3 in whole club. He told me its a massive effort as he has never had an nrl pre season just the odd session here and there, the guy who told me would know, he had something to do with Dillon in sg ball at the dogs before coming here.

I watched an insta interview with him sounded like unsure if will remain at club and sounded not too fussed I'd he left would happily go to the dogs

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

any news are we getting magoulias from sharks ?

 

[yeahcaz]

any news are we getting magoulias from sharks ?

He’s someone I can’t understand why he doesn’t have more after him. Probably could use some more fitness but he was one of NSW cup best players as a ball playing 13. Why are us and the brainless bulldogs the only clubs that still play the 13 like a 3rd prop.

 

[tony soprano]

any news are we getting magoulias from sharks ?

Average

 

[Tiger5150]

any news are we getting magoulias from sharks ?

He’s someone I can’t understand why he doesn’t have more after him. Probably could use some more fitness but he was one of NSW cup best players as a ball playing 13. Why are us and the brainless bulldogs the only clubs that still play the 13 like a 3rd prop.

Because he is a bog average player. Looked slightly above average in reggies. Reggies is his level.

 

[hsvjones]

Thoughts on Lachlan Lam ? He can cover a few positions and with all the roosters players back next year plus Conner Watson he might be open to a move if we can offload Brooks?
Covers Halves , Hooker or centre

 

[iofthetigers]

Don’t know if this is the right place for it but saw this on Facebook.
Ok Tigers Fans here’s some updates and information I’ve received from the Club.

The Wests Tigers are in Discussions and are Signing the Required Nsw Cup and Jersey Flegg players they want and believe will take the club forward but hasn’t elaborated names , they are in the market for other available talent but have been told they have targets but will keep all this in house.

The Rumours surrounding Luke Thompson and Jayden Sullivan were false and inaccurate although they did show little interest with Thompson’s manager but there was only one small discussion between the two parties and no offers were made.

I mentioned linking with a Qld Cup side to the Wests Tigers Club I.E Brisbane Tigers or similar to get more talent scouts out n about in Qld and to be able to use their facilities in situations like we’re seeing now and during Qld games for the Tigers and for a great club location to hold fan days etc , he really liked the idea and said there’s merit in looking into it plus he will discuss this with Sheens and his Pathways Dept.

They are currently looking for a Halves Coach for our current Halves and putting the Johns Brothers 1st to approach among others and I’ve been told to stay tuned.

I asked about whether their will be any changes to our Assistant Coaches and I was told it’s in discussion and this process will take shape now and take some time.

Regarding a Boutique Home Ground Stadium ive been told they are working towards it and are working with the state government and councils to achieve this Goal - this is a process mate is what was relayed to me.

The Wests Tigers are heading in the right direction in the necessary areas.
They have many platforms and programs in place with a plan to build towards regular onfield success and that it will take time mate.

The Qld cup area the Tigers should be targeting is Ipswich who are with Newcastle but don’t receive anything.Ipswich & Darling Downs would be a great opportunity in both the men & women’s game for Tigers

 

[Rowdy12]

Thoughts on Lachlan Lam ? He can cover a few positions and with all the roosters players back next year plus Conner Watson he might be open to a move if we can offload Brooks?
Covers Halves , Hooker or centre

Don’t rate him at all, roosters being very loyal to his Dad by keeping him. Adam Keirghan and Drew Hutchinson are who you’d go for if you want that cheap utility

 

[jadtiger]

any news are we getting magoulias from sharks ?

He’s someone I can’t understand why he doesn’t have more after him. Probably could use some more fitness but he was one of NSW cup best players as a ball playing 13. Why are us and the brainless bulldogs the only clubs that still play the 13 like a 3rd prop.

Because he is a bog average player. Looked slightly above average in reggies. Reggies is his level.

He is another MCK imho just above reggies but not FG standard.Use if desperate

 

[TigerTownSFS]

any news are we getting magoulias from sharks ?

He’s someone I can’t understand why he doesn’t have more after him. Probably could use some more fitness but he was one of NSW cup best players as a ball playing 13. Why are us and the brainless bulldogs the only clubs that still play the 13 like a 3rd prop.

Because he is a bog average player. Looked slightly above average in reggies. Reggies is his level.


He is another MCK imho just above reggies but not FG standard.Use if desperate

I don’t think Hartigan makes these types of mistakes

 

[tony soprano]

any news are we getting magoulias from sharks ?

He’s someone I can’t understand why he doesn’t have more after him. Probably could use some more fitness but he was one of NSW cup best players as a ball playing 13. Why are us and the brainless bulldogs the only clubs that still play the 13 like a 3rd prop.

Because he is a bog average player. Looked slightly above average in reggies. Reggies is his level.


He is another MCK imho just above reggies but not FG standard.Use if desperate

I don’t think Hartigan makes these types of mistakes

Lol,

 

[Elderslie_Tiger]

Thoughts on Lachlan Lam ? He can cover a few positions and with all the roosters players back next year plus Conner Watson he might be open to a move if we can offload Brooks?
Covers Halves , Hooker or centre

Don’t rate him at all, roosters being very loyal to his Dad by keeping him. Adam Keirghan and Drew Hutchinson are who you’d go for if you want that cheap utility

Hutchinson is a very consistent footballer worthy of a starting spot in FG when Keary returns next year it will be interesting what the pecking order would be

 

[jirskyr]

Thoughts on Lachlan Lam ? He can cover a few positions and with all the roosters players back next year plus Conner Watson he might be open to a move if we can offload Brooks?
Covers Halves , Hooker or centre

Don’t rate him at all, roosters being very loyal to his Dad by keeping him. Adam Keirghan and Drew Hutchinson are who you’d go for if you want that cheap utility

Hutchinson is a very consistent footballer worthy of a starting spot in FG when Keary returns next year it will be interesting what the pecking order would be

Hutchinson is a dead set nuffy, sorry. Bloke hasn't an ounce of skill, he's lucky he's fairly solid and can cop a tackle. Top speed is sloth.

The only thing shining any light on him is the fact he's playing in one of the better sides, and when he turns out he has Tedesco and Manu to pass to.

 

[Ultimate Warrior]

Don't see Luke Thompson leaving dogs if they boot Elliot

Don’t see them Booting Elliot unless he is found to be lying about his circumstances

I can see them trying there hardest to get rid of him This isn’t the time he has been in trouble

Isn’t Elliott a grub of a man.
Definitely not someone you want at your club. Real snake.