Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[TYGA]

Scolari >>>>>>>Nofo

How is this being upvoted. I know everyone is in the 'we all hate Nofa' phase and admittedly he has been well below his best. But to say an untested rookie who has literally never played a game is better than last years Dally M Winger of the Year is just ridiculous. Even at his worst I really felt (unlike most here) that Nofa actually was trying really hard at the backend of the year. And also all of you guys constantly bemoan the lack of passion that anyone has for the Tigers jersey but he's one of the few that has actually been loyal to the club from the beginning. Yes he had a bad year and yes its frustrating for all of us but how about we try and back him and hope he gets back to form next season. If he doesn't then this conversation can hold a lot more weight.

I would like him a lot better if he stayed on his bloody wing and didnt run sideways

Scolari is faster and can defend

We've all said the same thing about Nofo eh.
Every game.
Running side ways like a headless chicken.
Absolutely woeful.

He's got a lengthy contract so he's not going anywhere but I hope he can regain form next year and run straight.

Scolari is very fast.
I hope we see him in grade.

Nof is a beacon for opposition attack, if I were a team playing us I would run plays down his edge all game.
Which is what happens and it usually works for them.
Some say he’s loyal ..... maybe, but I reckon he’s the guy leaking all the locker room talk to the media.
It’s been happening for 5 or 6 years now, I use to think it was Farah but it was still happening after he left.
He’s not worth the trouble on field or off.

I agree.

He has his fans.
No doubt he could be a real draw card player but it won't happen whilst he's not playing to his ability.

And he's not getting any younger.
I'd be shopping him if we could but I think he's a protected species.

The guy can play. He can also defend. The issue is he is so inconsistent and it’s a huge problem. He can be the best player on the field and then the worst within a week. I’d move him on it’s all attitude he should be an origin player in my view but it won’t happen lacks drive to be great.

 

[mike]

Lachlan Lewis Has been sacked from the Bulldogs, no doubt the next player linked to the Tigers as a potential signing.

 

[GCfan]

Scolari >>>>>>>Nofo

How is this being upvoted. I know everyone is in the 'we all hate Nofa' phase and admittedly he has been well below his best. But to say an untested rookie who has literally never played a game is better than last years Dally M Winger of the Year is just ridiculous. Even at his worst I really felt (unlike most here) that Nofa actually was trying really hard at the backend of the year. And also all of you guys constantly bemoan the lack of passion that anyone has for the Tigers jersey but he's one of the few that has actually been loyal to the club from the beginning. Yes he had a bad year and yes its frustrating for all of us but how about we try and back him and hope he gets back to form next season. If he doesn't then this conversation can hold a lot more weight.

I would like him a lot better if he stayed on his bloody wing and didnt run sideways

Scolari is faster and can defend

We've all said the same thing about Nofo eh.
Every game.
Running side ways like a headless chicken.
Absolutely woeful.

He's got a lengthy contract so he's not going anywhere but I hope he can regain form next year and run straight.

Scolari is very fast.
I hope we see him in grade.

Re Nofoaluma
If he decides to run stright, he is one of our best, the attack was always his only strength!
However, he is our chronic defensive weakness, is it his inability or discipline, but he did not show any sign of improvement in his 6-7 years. He is the NRL's undisputed champion in how not to position or read the game.
My verdict is: sell him at any cost!

Those Aldi special buys are always a hit.

 

[Ultimate Warrior]

Lachlan Lewis Has been sacked from the Bulldogs, no doubt the next player linked to the Tigers as a potential signing.

Captain Coach Marquee signing for 22.

How good!

 

[BAGNF05]

Looks like theres a strong chance of Madge staying,mostly because nobody wants to cough up $800k to punt him.
If so,It will only be for one year with the performance clauses in next years new contract pushing him out end 2022 without financial pain surely
If true,our recruitment is now consigned to the desperate and dateless player bargain bin,with minimal interest from quality NRL players to link up with this culture.So we need to reconsiderour recruitment targets and be less fussy for2022 as follows
Curtis Scott-we are indeed "desperate" for a quality centre next year.and he has been that in the past ,but not for some 2 yrs.Because we have very few options for the 3 or 4 jersey,Id take him on a strict 1yr plus club option 1 yr deal.Dont like myself for being expedient,but sometimes you just have to deal with the cards yr dealt.
Elliot-proven NRL quality player in a position we have plenty of ,but mostly mostly unproven candidates ..we'd prefer an impact forward(which he aint)but he cld bring desperately needed experience and leadership and allow Luciano a rest during games.Same deal as above for Scott,but without the risk as Elliots misdeameanours were just the misadventures of youth (but lock up yr wives and daughters)!
Woods-no go under any circumstances..not the impact prop we need,and untrustworthy leadership .He can mow lawns
And regardless of whether Madge stays or goes,new assistant coaches for attack and defence that actually SPEAK and emulate the "Finuccane"pre-game preperation that so impressed Stefano(and others)
..oh,and a smarter Board with more footy knowledge and an ability to oppose the Chairmans whims wld be very useful
ZMadge for another year...is what it is,but almost worth a go fund me!

Less fussy, good one lol

Gotta be realistic about our lack of appeal...and that includes taking serial idiots in key positions unfortunately

Or identify the reason for the lack of appeal and fix it. But that seems too hard, it’s the mediocrity that is that embedded we accept it.

 

[Tiger5150]

Scolari >>>>>>>Nofo

How is this being upvoted. I know everyone is in the 'we all hate Nofa' phase and admittedly he has been well below his best. But to say an untested rookie who has literally never played a game is better than last years Dally M Winger of the Year is just ridiculous. Even at his worst I really felt (unlike most here) that Nofa actually was trying really hard at the backend of the year. And also all of you guys constantly bemoan the lack of passion that anyone has for the Tigers jersey but he's one of the few that has actually been loyal to the club from the beginning. Yes he had a bad year and yes its frustrating for all of us but how about we try and back him and hope he gets back to form next season. If he doesn't then this conversation can hold a lot more weight.

I would like him a lot better if he stayed on his bloody wing and didnt run sideways

Scolari is faster and can defend

We've all said the same thing about Nofo eh.
Every game.
Running side ways like a headless chicken.
Absolutely woeful.

He's got a lengthy contract so he's not going anywhere but I hope he can regain form next year and run straight.

Scolari is very fast.
I hope we see him in grade.

Nof is a beacon for opposition attack, if I were a team playing us I would run plays down his edge all game.
Which is what happens and it usually works for them.
Some say he’s loyal ..... maybe, but I reckon he’s the guy leaking all the locker room talk to the media.
It’s been happening for 5 or 6 years now, I use to think it was Farah but it was still happening after he left.
He’s not worth the trouble on field or off.

The problem is the club....
We've taken an average footballer and turned him into some sort of god - There's fans with tattoos of him on them for gods sake.
At any other Club, He's an Ikavalu or Jennings - Only gets run out when there's injuries in front of him.

In a very short time Maumalo has shown us what a proper winger looks like. Ken needs to work on his camera game though.

 

[wet tiger coloured bird]

bring in toupo

 

[Demps]

Scolari >>>>>>>Nofo

How is this being upvoted. I know everyone is in the 'we all hate Nofa' phase and admittedly he has been well below his best. But to say an untested rookie who has literally never played a game is better than last years Dally M Winger of the Year is just ridiculous. Even at his worst I really felt (unlike most here) that Nofa actually was trying really hard at the backend of the year. And also all of you guys constantly bemoan the lack of passion that anyone has for the Tigers jersey but he's one of the few that has actually been loyal to the club from the beginning. Yes he had a bad year and yes its frustrating for all of us but how about we try and back him and hope he gets back to form next season. If he doesn't then this conversation can hold a lot more weight.

I would like him a lot better if he stayed on his bloody wing and didnt run sideways

Scolari is faster and can defend

We've all said the same thing about Nofo eh.
Every game.
Running side ways like a headless chicken.
Absolutely woeful.

He's got a lengthy contract so he's not going anywhere but I hope he can regain form next year and run straight.

Scolari is very fast.
I hope we see him in grade.

Nof is a beacon for opposition attack, if I were a team playing us I would run plays down his edge all game.
Which is what happens and it usually works for them.
Some say he’s loyal ..... maybe, but I reckon he’s the guy leaking all the locker room talk to the media.
It’s been happening for 5 or 6 years now, I use to think it was Farah but it was still happening after he left.
He’s not worth the trouble on field or off.

The problem is the club....
We've taken an average footballer and turned him into some sort of god - There's fans with tattoos of him on them for gods sake.
At any other Club, He's an Ikavalu or Jennings - Only gets run out when there's injuries in front of him.

#embarrassment

 

[TYGA]

Scolari >>>>>>>Nofo

How is this being upvoted. I know everyone is in the 'we all hate Nofa' phase and admittedly he has been well below his best. But to say an untested rookie who has literally never played a game is better than last years Dally M Winger of the Year is just ridiculous. Even at his worst I really felt (unlike most here) that Nofa actually was trying really hard at the backend of the year. And also all of you guys constantly bemoan the lack of passion that anyone has for the Tigers jersey but he's one of the few that has actually been loyal to the club from the beginning. Yes he had a bad year and yes its frustrating for all of us but how about we try and back him and hope he gets back to form next season. If he doesn't then this conversation can hold a lot more weight.

I would like him a lot better if he stayed on his bloody wing and didnt run sideways

Scolari is faster and can defend

We've all said the same thing about Nofo eh.
Every game.
Running side ways like a headless chicken.
Absolutely woeful.

He's got a lengthy contract so he's not going anywhere but I hope he can regain form next year and run straight.

Scolari is very fast.
I hope we see him in grade.

Nof is a beacon for opposition attack, if I were a team playing us I would run plays down his edge all game.
Which is what happens and it usually works for them.
Some say he’s loyal ..... maybe, but I reckon he’s the guy leaking all the locker room talk to the media.
It’s been happening for 5 or 6 years now, I use to think it was Farah but it was still happening after he left.
He’s not worth the trouble on field or off.

The problem is the club....
We've taken an average footballer and turned him into some sort of god - There's fans with tattoos of him on them for gods sake.
At any other Club, He's an Ikavalu or Jennings - Only gets run out when there's injuries in front of him.

In a very short time Maumalo has shown us what a proper winger looks like. Ken needs to work on his camera game though.

Ken is a pro someone has to get the man angry.
He’s too nice on the field he should be hurting blokes.

 

[cochise]

Lachlan Lewis Has been sacked from the Bulldogs, no doubt the next player linked to the Tigers as a potential signing.

Oh don't say that.

 

[BAGNF05]

Lachlan Lewis Has been sacked from the Bulldogs, no doubt the next player linked to the Tigers as a potential signing.

Sold me a swell set of speakers, nice kid.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Lachlan Lewis Has been sacked from the Bulldogs, no doubt the next player linked to the Tigers as a potential signing.

Sold me a swell set of speakers, nice kid.

Sold me some neat footy gear.

 

[cktiger]

Interesting that Zac Lomax younger brother (on a development contract) has been given the flick from the Dragons.
Hope he gets his nose out of joint.

Any good?

Sorry it’s his older brother (23)
He’s a prop/hooker.
Been around a while.. good KOE player for us if Zac would like to join the same club.

 

[TigerLouis]

We have 4 spots left for our 30 man squad. The 4 players I would sign that are available would be
1. Curtis Scott
We need a centre & he is the best one off contract & will have one more chance to prove himself.
2.Blake Ferguson
One of the best wingers in the NRL.
3.Tyrone Peachey
Great utility player but I would put him in at lock.
4.Tariq Sims
We need aggressive strong running forwards & he is definitely that.

Laurie
Maumalo
Gildart
Scott
Ferguson
Douiehi
Hastings
Peachey
Blore
Sims
Twal
Brooks
Stefano
Bench
Ofahengaue
Leilua
Mikaele
Musgrove

 

[Thaiger]

We have 4 spots left for our 30 man squad. The 4 players I would sign that are available would be
1. Curtis Scott
We need a centre & he is the best one off contract & will have one more chance to prove himself.
2.Blake Ferguson
One of the best wingers in the NRL.
3.Tyrone Peachey
Great utility player but I would put him in at lock.
4.Tariq Sims
We need aggressive strong running forwards & he is definitely that.

Laurie
Maumalo
Gildart
Scott
Ferguson
Douiehi
Hastings
Peachey
Blore
Sims
Twal
Brooks
Stefano
Bench
Ofahengaue
Leilua
Mikaele
Musgrove

Don't mind this post & I get it but it shows little regard for our younger players coming through who just happened to be undefeated this year albeit in a shortened season.

Blake Feguson is literally playing on one leg - scored a couple of tries last weekend but got caught out badly and struggles to catch the ball these days - unfortunately it's called age and wear and tear.

Sick of giving players "one more chance" and I put Scott and Elliott in that category.

We need to stop going for the "quick fix". Believe it or not we have some juniors who can make it, cost a lot less and are hungrier than those that have had their time in the sun.

 

[Camel2281]

Looks like theres a strong chance of Madge staying,mostly because nobody wants to cough up $800k to punt him.
If so,It will only be for one year with the performance clauses in next years new contract pushing him out end 2022 without financial pain surely
If true,our recruitment is now consigned to the desperate and dateless player bargain bin,with minimal interest from quality NRL players to link up with this culture.So we need to reconsiderour recruitment targets and be less fussy for2022 as follows
Curtis Scott-we are indeed "desperate" for a quality centre next year.and he has been that in the past ,but not for some 2 yrs.Because we have very few options for the 3 or 4 jersey,Id take him on a strict 1yr plus club option 1 yr deal.Dont like myself for being expedient,but sometimes you just have to deal with the cards yr dealt.
Elliot-proven NRL quality player in a position we have plenty of ,but mostly mostly unproven candidates ..we'd prefer an impact forward(which he aint)but he cld bring desperately needed experience and leadership and allow Luciano a rest during games.Same deal as above for Scott,but without the risk as Elliots misdeameanours were just the misadventures of youth (but lock up yr wives and daughters)!
Woods-no go under any circumstances..not the impact prop we need,and untrustworthy leadership .He can mow lawns
And regardless of whether Madge stays or goes,new assistant coaches for attack and defence that actually SPEAK and emulate the "Finuccane"pre-game preperation that so impressed Stefano(and others)
..oh,and a smarter Board with more footy knowledge and an ability to oppose the Chairmans whims wld be very useful
ZMadge for another year...is what it is,but almost worth a go fund me!

What makes you think Elliott would show leadership? He's never shown any in his career. The Dogs best performances this year was after he was stood down. He's really poor

 

[Camel2281]

Lachlan Lewis Has been sacked from the Bulldogs, no doubt the next player linked to the Tigers as a potential signing.

NRL won't register a contract for him again I reckon. Stealing and selling NRL property is a blacklist reason

 

[InBenjiWeTrust]

We have 4 spots left for our 30 man squad. The 4 players I would sign that are available would be
1. Curtis Scott
We need a centre & he is the best one off contract & will have one more chance to prove himself.
2.Blake Ferguson
One of the best wingers in the NRL.
3.Tyrone Peachey
Great utility player but I would put him in at lock.
4.Tariq Sims
We need aggressive strong running forwards & he is definitely that.

Laurie
Maumalo
Gildart
Scott
Ferguson
Douiehi
Hastings
Peachey
Blore
Sims
Twal
Brooks
Stefano
Bench
Ofahengaue
Leilua
Mikaele
Musgrove

we shall start asking: "would Bellamy take those players?", if we keep making the same mistakes, we cannot expect a different outcome!

 

[tigerman 0]

Wow Fergo has one good game every 5.
And that’s in a good team.
Can you imagine how bad he would be for us?!

 

[Roar_Power]

Sims, Scott and Peachey definitely have something to offer.