Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[tony soprano]

A really young guy but has anyone seen the highlights of Grant brown kid cousin of Laurie. Looks like a really good prospect. Hope the club are having a look at him.

 

[TigerSJ]

In a statement released this afternoon, Canterbury confirmed that several players would be farewelled in Sunday afternoon's clash with the Wests Tigers.

Joining Napa and Hopoate out the exit door are: Lachlan Lewis, Nick Meaney, Renouf Atoni, Sione Katoa, Dean Britt, Chris Smith, James Roumanos, Brad Deitz, Watson Heleta and Kiko Manu.

Anyone keen of any of those players? ? Pretty sure the half decent ones have already been signed up like Atoni and Meaney

I hope Tigers come out soon and announce who is staying or going like this...

I would not mind offering Napa a short term deal as he is only 28 still.. Get him into a good system and a coach like Madge might help him..

Tigers only have a few players whose contracts are up Amone ,Chee Kam and Cini the others are already known Walters,Packer,Mbye

Don't forget the club options on JTJ and BJ - surely we won't re-sign either of them (although I have a sneaky suspicion Roberts might get another year).

 

[hobbo1]

In a statement released this afternoon, Canterbury confirmed that several players would be farewelled in Sunday afternoon's clash with the Wests Tigers.

Joining Napa and Hopoate out the exit door are: Lachlan Lewis, Nick Meaney, Renouf Atoni, Sione Katoa, Dean Britt, Chris Smith, James Roumanos, Brad Deitz, Watson Heleta and Kiko Manu.

Anyone keen of any of those players? ? Pretty sure the half decent ones have already been signed up like Atoni and Meaney

I hope Tigers come out soon and announce who is staying or going like this...

I would not mind offering Napa a short term deal as he is only 28 still.. Get him into a good system and a coach like Madge might help him..

Tigers only have a few players whose contracts are up Amone ,Chee Kam and Cini the others are already known Walters,Packer,Mbye

The club haven’t officially acknowledged Packer’s exit.

And I hope they don't. I would hate to read anything positive from the club about Packer finishing up. He does not deserve any acknowledgment or kudos.

He's actually pretty well liked by the players, he's a good guy who's really good for the young fellas, unfortunately the club gave him wayyyy too much money. The club will thank anyone who's leaving unless they pull a Matto

I must admit I didn't know that but, that aside, I haven't seen much effort from him on the field and I wonder how hard he's worked to get back from injury. He and Reynolds leaving at half time in the Manly game (from memory) last year, left a sour taste in my mouth.

He’ll get paraded in the back of a hilux ute on GF day

 

[Westsboi2019]

A really young guy but has anyone seen the highlights of Grant brown kid cousin of Laurie. Looks like a really good prospect. Hope the club are having a look at him.

Just saw some. Great running game, good build for a kid his age and is always around the ball. Great prospect for sure.

 

[TigerSJ]

The way Uto has finished the season and the potential upside in Blore and Tuilagi gives me faith that our pack may be heading in the right direction What we need now is a mobile, tough enforcer type prop who can play long minutes and who leads by enthusiasm on the field.
Maybe Thompson from the Dogs is still a chance to come over - I don't think Napa is the right guy though. This type of player would really set us on the right track and I'm glad to hear the club recognises this.

On another note, the whole story about Lomax wanting out of the Dragons seems to have died.

 

[TigerTone]

A really young guy but has anyone seen the highlights of Grant brown kid cousin of Laurie. Looks like a really good prospect. Hope the club are having a look at him.

Just saw some. Great running game, good build for a kid his age and is always around the ball. Great prospect for sure.

whats his name?

 

[Westsboi2019]

A really young guy but has anyone seen the highlights of Grant brown kid cousin of Laurie. Looks like a really good prospect. Hope the club are having a look at him.

Just saw some. Great running game, good build for a kid his age and is always around the ball. Great prospect for sure.

whats his name?

Grant Brown.

 

[TigerTone]

A really young guy but has anyone seen the highlights of Grant brown kid cousin of Laurie. Looks like a really good prospect. Hope the club are having a look at him.

Just saw some. Great running game, good build for a kid his age and is always around the ball. Great prospect for sure.

whats his name?

Grant Brown.

thanks mate

 

[Westsboi2019]

A really young guy but has anyone seen the highlights of Grant brown kid cousin of Laurie. Looks like a really good prospect. Hope the club are having a look at him.

Just saw some. Great running game, good build for a kid his age and is always around the ball. Great prospect for sure.

whats his name?

Grant Brown.

thanks mate

Check his Instagram. He posts his highlights there. There isn't any on YouTube

 

[tony soprano]

A really young guy but has anyone seen the highlights of Grant brown kid cousin of Laurie. Looks like a really good prospect. Hope the club are having a look at him.

Just saw some. Great running game, good build for a kid his age and is always around the ball. Great prospect for sure.

Very fast ay.

 

[Elderslie_Tiger]

Not sure if this story has been posted before
Doesn't sound good.
https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/up-and-adam-why-covid-is-threatening-to-ruin-tigers-2022-campaign-20210827-p58mi6.html

Up and Adam? Why COVID is threatening to ruin Tigers’ 2022 campaign
Christian Nicolussi
By Christian Nicolussi
August 27, 2021 — 3.27pm

Wests Tigers’ future captain, Adam Doueihi, fears he could be forced to wait months to undergo knee surgery because of Sydney’s COVID-19 outbreak, which would potentially push his comeback to the middle of next season.

Doueihi said his immediate concern is establishing exactly when he can undergo a second operation on his left knee to repair the ACL he tore against Cronulla last weekend.

The five-eighth heard a “click” during a tackle in the second half but had two shots at goal before coming from the field.

All elective surgeries in NSW have been put on hold so public and private hospital beds are kept available during the latest pandemic.

Parramatta baulked at sending winger Maika Sivo back to Sydney and kept him in Queensland, where he has already undergone knee surgery. And Penrith plan on having Nathan Cleary’s shoulder operated on up north at the end of the season before he returns home.

Now Doueihi is back in Sydney, and no chance of returning north because of the border closures, the Tigers must play the waiting game with their best player.

The Tigers wanted Doueihi to consult with the Sydney-based David Parker. Given recovery time from knee surgery is nine months, Doueihi and the Tigers hope it is only a matter of weeks, not months, before he is operated on by Parker.

Wests Tigers crash out of finals contention for 10th straight year
“I’m definitely going ahead with surgery. It’s now a question of how soon we can do it because it’s not classified as essential surgery,” Doueihi told the Herald.

“The doc hasn’t been told when they can re-open for surgery. The two hospitals he works out of are not available right now.

“There could be a smaller hospital he can work out of, but we’re just waiting to see what happens.

“Because I’m a professional sportsman and it’s my job, we’re looking to see if there can be any exemptions.”


Exactly when elective surgeries re-commence will be determined by Sydney’s COVID numbers. Just last week it was reported NSW Health Deputy Secretary Paul Minns fired off a letter to private hospitals informing them category 2 surgeries, including knee operations, could be performed but only “if the patient’s clinical condition indicates that an emergency admission may eventuate if the condition is not treated within 30 days”.

Doueihi partially tore his ACL during the 2020 pre-season, and scans confirmed the same tear had become bigger after last Saturday’s loss to the Sharks.

“It’s only partially torn, not fully ruptured, but I knew there was something wrong straight away,” Doueihi said.

“It just felt unstable. I took two goal kicks with it.”

Doueihi has been one of the few positives for the Tigers, who will miss playing finals for a 10th straight year. Losing Doueihi for any amount of time is hardly what the club needs.

Jackson Hastings will arrive from the UK and likely partner Luke Brooks in the halves to begin next season, while Jock Madden gets his shot in the No.6 on Sunday against Penrith, who will start $1.02 favourites with the bookies.

As for what fans could expect from Madden in his first starting game in the NRL, Doueihi said: “He’s a good kid who works hard. I like watching him train and I’m always teaching him stuff. I’m so happy he’s got the call-up.

“He’s probably more of a No.7 but we’ll see how he goes in the No. 6. He’s good at managing games and did a good job of that in [NSW] Cup games this year.

Jeebus. 2021 hasn’t finished yet 2022 is already in a shambles according to sections of the media…..lol

Fly him to Singapore for surgery and rehab.

Queensland eve. It’s not that hard to work out

I read a report saying surgery a couple of weeks after the injury can assist with the rehabilitation

Not a dr so have no idea but I do know that he doesn’t have to have surgery in NSW. It’s not like doctors in other states in Australia are sub par.

He's going to a Doctor that has worked on him before

 

[the_third]

Not sure if this story has been posted before
Doesn't sound good.
https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/up-and-adam-why-covid-is-threatening-to-ruin-tigers-2022-campaign-20210827-p58mi6.html

Up and Adam? Why COVID is threatening to ruin Tigers’ 2022 campaign
Christian Nicolussi
By Christian Nicolussi
August 27, 2021 — 3.27pm

Wests Tigers’ future captain, Adam Doueihi, fears he could be forced to wait months to undergo knee surgery because of Sydney’s COVID-19 outbreak, which would potentially push his comeback to the middle of next season.

Doueihi said his immediate concern is establishing exactly when he can undergo a second operation on his left knee to repair the ACL he tore against Cronulla last weekend.

The five-eighth heard a “click” during a tackle in the second half but had two shots at goal before coming from the field.

All elective surgeries in NSW have been put on hold so public and private hospital beds are kept available during the latest pandemic.

Parramatta baulked at sending winger Maika Sivo back to Sydney and kept him in Queensland, where he has already undergone knee surgery. And Penrith plan on having Nathan Cleary’s shoulder operated on up north at the end of the season before he returns home.

Now Doueihi is back in Sydney, and no chance of returning north because of the border closures, the Tigers must play the waiting game with their best player.

The Tigers wanted Doueihi to consult with the Sydney-based David Parker. Given recovery time from knee surgery is nine months, Doueihi and the Tigers hope it is only a matter of weeks, not months, before he is operated on by Parker.

Wests Tigers crash out of finals contention for 10th straight year
“I’m definitely going ahead with surgery. It’s now a question of how soon we can do it because it’s not classified as essential surgery,” Doueihi told the Herald.

“The doc hasn’t been told when they can re-open for surgery. The two hospitals he works out of are not available right now.

“There could be a smaller hospital he can work out of, but we’re just waiting to see what happens.

“Because I’m a professional sportsman and it’s my job, we’re looking to see if there can be any exemptions.”


Exactly when elective surgeries re-commence will be determined by Sydney’s COVID numbers. Just last week it was reported NSW Health Deputy Secretary Paul Minns fired off a letter to private hospitals informing them category 2 surgeries, including knee operations, could be performed but only “if the patient’s clinical condition indicates that an emergency admission may eventuate if the condition is not treated within 30 days”.

Doueihi partially tore his ACL during the 2020 pre-season, and scans confirmed the same tear had become bigger after last Saturday’s loss to the Sharks.

“It’s only partially torn, not fully ruptured, but I knew there was something wrong straight away,” Doueihi said.

“It just felt unstable. I took two goal kicks with it.”

Doueihi has been one of the few positives for the Tigers, who will miss playing finals for a 10th straight year. Losing Doueihi for any amount of time is hardly what the club needs.

Jackson Hastings will arrive from the UK and likely partner Luke Brooks in the halves to begin next season, while Jock Madden gets his shot in the No.6 on Sunday against Penrith, who will start $1.02 favourites with the bookies.

As for what fans could expect from Madden in his first starting game in the NRL, Doueihi said: “He’s a good kid who works hard. I like watching him train and I’m always teaching him stuff. I’m so happy he’s got the call-up.

“He’s probably more of a No.7 but we’ll see how he goes in the No. 6. He’s good at managing games and did a good job of that in [NSW] Cup games this year.

Jeebus. 2021 hasn’t finished yet 2022 is already in a shambles according to sections of the media…..lol

Fly him to Singapore for surgery and rehab.

Queensland eve. It’s not that hard to work out

I read a report saying surgery a couple of weeks after the injury can assist with the rehabilitation

Not a dr so have no idea but I do know that he doesn’t have to have surgery in NSW. It’s not like doctors in other states in Australia are sub par.

He's going to a Doctor that has worked on him before

See him round 10. Hope we get reggies next year to get his fitness up.

Big loss

 

[Fade.To.Black]

Not sure if this story has been posted before
Doesn't sound good.
https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/up-and-adam-why-covid-is-threatening-to-ruin-tigers-2022-campaign-20210827-p58mi6.html

Up and Adam? Why COVID is threatening to ruin Tigers’ 2022 campaign
Christian Nicolussi
By Christian Nicolussi
August 27, 2021 — 3.27pm

Wests Tigers’ future captain, Adam Doueihi, fears he could be forced to wait months to undergo knee surgery because of Sydney’s COVID-19 outbreak, which would potentially push his comeback to the middle of next season.

Doueihi said his immediate concern is establishing exactly when he can undergo a second operation on his left knee to repair the ACL he tore against Cronulla last weekend.

The five-eighth heard a “click” during a tackle in the second half but had two shots at goal before coming from the field.

All elective surgeries in NSW have been put on hold so public and private hospital beds are kept available during the latest pandemic.

Parramatta baulked at sending winger Maika Sivo back to Sydney and kept him in Queensland, where he has already undergone knee surgery. And Penrith plan on having Nathan Cleary’s shoulder operated on up north at the end of the season before he returns home.

Now Doueihi is back in Sydney, and no chance of returning north because of the border closures, the Tigers must play the waiting game with their best player.

The Tigers wanted Doueihi to consult with the Sydney-based David Parker. Given recovery time from knee surgery is nine months, Doueihi and the Tigers hope it is only a matter of weeks, not months, before he is operated on by Parker.

Wests Tigers crash out of finals contention for 10th straight year
“I’m definitely going ahead with surgery. It’s now a question of how soon we can do it because it’s not classified as essential surgery,” Doueihi told the Herald.

“The doc hasn’t been told when they can re-open for surgery. The two hospitals he works out of are not available right now.

“There could be a smaller hospital he can work out of, but we’re just waiting to see what happens.

“Because I’m a professional sportsman and it’s my job, we’re looking to see if there can be any exemptions.”


Exactly when elective surgeries re-commence will be determined by Sydney’s COVID numbers. Just last week it was reported NSW Health Deputy Secretary Paul Minns fired off a letter to private hospitals informing them category 2 surgeries, including knee operations, could be performed but only “if the patient’s clinical condition indicates that an emergency admission may eventuate if the condition is not treated within 30 days”.

Doueihi partially tore his ACL during the 2020 pre-season, and scans confirmed the same tear had become bigger after last Saturday’s loss to the Sharks.

“It’s only partially torn, not fully ruptured, but I knew there was something wrong straight away,” Doueihi said.

“It just felt unstable. I took two goal kicks with it.”

Doueihi has been one of the few positives for the Tigers, who will miss playing finals for a 10th straight year. Losing Doueihi for any amount of time is hardly what the club needs.

Jackson Hastings will arrive from the UK and likely partner Luke Brooks in the halves to begin next season, while Jock Madden gets his shot in the No.6 on Sunday against Penrith, who will start $1.02 favourites with the bookies.

As for what fans could expect from Madden in his first starting game in the NRL, Doueihi said: “He’s a good kid who works hard. I like watching him train and I’m always teaching him stuff. I’m so happy he’s got the call-up.

“He’s probably more of a No.7 but we’ll see how he goes in the No. 6. He’s good at managing games and did a good job of that in [NSW] Cup games this year.

Jeebus. 2021 hasn’t finished yet 2022 is already in a shambles according to sections of the media…..lol

Fly him to Singapore for surgery and rehab.

Queensland eve. It’s not that hard to work out

I read a report saying surgery a couple of weeks after the injury can assist with the rehabilitation

Not a dr so have no idea but I do know that he doesn’t have to have surgery in NSW. It’s not like doctors in other states in Australia are sub par.

He's going to a Doctor that has worked on him before

Knowing our club it'd be Doctor Seuss.

 

[Bula]

A few of them need Dr Phil

 

[Roar_Power]

Tigers linked to Bateman as Dogs withdraw bid for Bronco: Transfer Whispers

Staff Writers from Fox Sports
September 1st, 2021 7:50 am

John Bateman is edging closer to an NRL return less than 12 months after walking out on the Raiders to go home.

Bateman went to market last year but couldn’t get a sufficient offer and instead opted to return to England on a long-term contract.

But the Englishman’s partner is said to be homesick and wants to return to Australia.

That’s put a number of clubs on alert, with The Daily Telegraph’s Dean Ritchie telling the Big Sports Breakfast that the Wests Tigers were emerging as a potential destination for the Test back-rower.

“It was a whisper over the weekend and now it’s become the talk of a number of clubs,” Ritchie said.

“There’s no offer yet, but he’s over there in England playing for Wigan at the moment.

“He’s married to an Australian and there’s a suggestion she’d like to come home.

“It’s in an embryonic stage, and clubs are monitoring it. I certainly think given we don’t know what price he’ll put on himself.

“If he comes back with a bit of value there would be clubs jumping at him.

“I think the Tigers would look at him as he’s the player they need and obviously Michael Maguire’s link to Wigan.”


***Man, I would love this guy in the second row. Toughness we are sorely lacking. A real competitor. Get on it Tigers!***

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Take Bateman and Thompson.

 

[avocadoontoast]

Take Bateman and Thompson.

Yes please. Would transform the pack

 

[PJ_]

Take Bateman and Thompson.

100 percent. Would put a hard edge in the team that has been missing since ellis

 

[The-moP]

12 Bulldogs not required next season .. Dylan Napa, Will Hopoate, Lachlan Lewis, Nick Meaney, Renouf Atoni, Sione Katoa, Dean Britt, Chris Smith, James Roumanos, Brad Deitz, Watson Heleta and Kiko Manu .. hmmm any considerations .. ?? Nick Meaney, Sione Katoa .. ??

 

[avocadoontoast]

We have comfortably enough money to get Bateman and Thompson and still have enough money to go after a centre and a winger. They should be doing everything they can do get these guys.