Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Holden]

I generally have an aversion to these cast offs. I dont see them as the way forward but I can see some merit in Scott (with all the necessary contract clauses), Sims and possibly Peachey.

Avoid at all costs Woods and Elliott

Thank you.........STOP bringing up Sharron.......... opportunity to be a respected clubman has long gone DONT need more retirement villages

I listened to Phil Gould and he commented at the right price he would be a good buy. With all those posts suggesting we lack leadership, well here is our chance to get some. Sheens would know better than anyone what value he could bring to our club.

Phil Gould is very biased, always has been, and everything he says suits his own personal agenda. I have no idea what his personal agenda is, but it's likely pointed towards Bulldogs, maybe Panthers, and definitely not Wests Tigers.

You could argue that WT missed a golden opportunity in attempting to recruit Phil Gould.
He LOVES the tigers, never played for them but always talks fondly of them and loves the nostalgia of the club.
It would of been a sweet justice for him to land at direct competitor to the Panthers and Ivan since they advised him his services are no longer required. I would of thought of all the opportunities, Warriors, Bulldogs or Us. Getting direct revenge on the Panthers by making the little cat roar louder in the West would of been a huge drive.
Well we’ll never know.

Loves the tigers? Lol we haven't been listening to the same things haha

Bump

https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/amp.nine.com.au/article/79775d55-0079-4e50-b039-f17d63e1324e

‘Gould says he “loves” the Tigers and desperately wants to see the club succeed and return to NRL finals.’

Imo his words should be taken as worth as much as a single grain of salt.
Yes I agree with his attributed analysis of our situation, nothing new there, but he 'loves' us? Rubbish.

Nothing that was said in that article will assist us in pulling ourselves out of this mess.

I mean, hoops says he loves us too...

 

[Roar_Power]

Punt Nofa even Ferguson would be good in his place for a year

Every day of the week. Nofa has really disappointed me. He is only in it for Nofa!

 

[Demps]

Punt Nofa even Ferguson would be good in his place for a year

Every day of the week. Nofa has really disappointed me. He is only in it for Nofa!

Madge on the phone trying to get that swap for Cotric on...

And some of yas thought it was fake news.

 

[weststigerman]

Fogarty on the way to Canberra apparently.

That’s how strong clubs negotiate. Meanwhile we’re stuck with Brooks.

 

[Tiger5150]

So just wondering, if we still can’t get any big signings to come, are we still blaming Madge or will it be Sheens?

I think the chance for big signings are over, we missed them all, there isn't anyone exciting left available as far as I understand?

Or do you mean 2023

I think the only big signing that was missed was Matt Burton, he has a big future ahead of him. And he reportedly only went to Dogs to follow Barrett. Not to many others signed up for other clubs this year that would be considered big signings that would've justified their huge salaries IMO.

Im not sold on Burton being a future star .. there is just something about him that doesnt sit well. Yes he looks ok in this current Penriff side, but so do most players including Eisenhuth. Burton at this stage of his career is putting 110% every week by going 100 miles an hour at everything and throwing his body into every tackle .. this is what most new comers call .. I must impress syndrome .. !!

Yes you want you players playing at 110% if they can .. but there are a lot wise players out there who will play at their hardest when the time is required .. poor young Burton is gonna bust himself playing for a less stronger team like the Dogs next season and wont look half as energised or good as he does now.

It's like a lot of Melbourne players take them out of the Storm team and dont look half as good. So i hope im wrong and Burton goes on to prove me wrong .. but good luck to the kid.

Burton is a child prodigy and has always lived up to the hype - my contacts in Dubbo have known he would reach the heights he already has before he got to Penrith but probably just sooner than they expected.

I'll be extremely surprised if he doesn't kill it at Belmore.

Penrith seems to have a hold on Dubbo future stars - clearly their program identifies the talent early.

Single handedly won an NRL game this year. I forget who they beat. Superstar.

And yet at Leichhardt when they needed him he was average. Not sold on how he will go away from that squad.

 

[avocadoontoast]

I still think we should take Ash Taylor on a cheap contract.

 

[yeahcaz]

I still think we should take Ash Taylor on a cheap contract.

Agreed

 

[Roar_Power]

I still think we should take Ash Taylor on a cheap contract.

Yep why not. Competition for spots. He has skill albeit some mental health issues but for $300k, give him a go!

 

[weststigerman]

I still think we should take Ash Taylor on a cheap contract.

Yep why not. Competition for spots. He has skill albeit some mental health issues but for $300k, give him a go!

We have too many mentally weak players as it is.

 

[BAGNF05]

So just wondering, if we still can’t get any big signings to come, are we still blaming Madge or will it be Sheens?

I think the chance for big signings are over, we missed them all, there isn't anyone exciting left available as far as I understand?

Or do you mean 2023

I think the only big signing that was missed was Matt Burton, he has a big future ahead of him. And he reportedly only went to Dogs to follow Barrett. Not to many others signed up for other clubs this year that would be considered big signings that would've justified their huge salaries IMO.

Im not sold on Burton being a future star .. there is just something about him that doesnt sit well. Yes he looks ok in this current Penriff side, but so do most players including Eisenhuth. Burton at this stage of his career is putting 110% every week by going 100 miles an hour at everything and throwing his body into every tackle .. this is what most new comers call .. I must impress syndrome .. !!

Yes you want you players playing at 110% if they can .. but there are a lot wise players out there who will play at their hardest when the time is required .. poor young Burton is gonna bust himself playing for a less stronger team like the Dogs next season and wont look half as energised or good as he does now.

It's like a lot of Melbourne players take them out of the Storm team and dont look half as good. So i hope im wrong and Burton goes on to prove me wrong .. but good luck to the kid.

Burton is a child prodigy and has always lived up to the hype - my contacts in Dubbo have known he would reach the heights he already has before he got to Penrith but probably just sooner than they expected.

I'll be extremely surprised if he doesn't kill it at Belmore.

Penrith seems to have a hold on Dubbo future stars - clearly their program identifies the talent early.

Single handedly won an NRL game this year. I forget who they beat. Superstar.

And yet at Leichhardt when they needed him he was average. Not sold on how he will go away from that squad.

Yeah he had an off night in that game. Still scored a solo try from memory. He’s one of those guys who can make something happen from dead play. X factor.

 

[avocadoontoast]

I still think we should take Ash Taylor on a cheap contract.

Yep why not. Competition for spots. He has skill albeit some mental health issues but for $300k, give him a go!

He’s worth the risk and we’ll struggle to spend the cap anyway. If he gets back to 80% of where he was he’ll be our best half by a fair bit (with AD injured). Same type of deal as JTJ. If it pays off great, if not no great outlay anyway.

 

[yeahcaz]

Fogarty on the way to Canberra apparently.

That’s how strong clubs negotiate. Meanwhile we’re stuck with Brooks.

We’d be stupid not to throw our hat in the ring. Bloke never stops talking and it’s crazy to me Gold Coast are letting him go. Guess they didn’t expect Campbell to come this good so quickly

 

[tony soprano]

Fogarty on the way to Canberra apparently.

That’s how strong clubs negotiate. Meanwhile we’re stuck with Brooks.

Meh fogarty

 

[pawsandclaws1]

I still think we should take Ash Taylor on a cheap contract.

Yep why not. Competition for spots. He has skill albeit some mental health issues but for $300k, give him a go!

Good footballer Ash Taylor. I'd take him at $300k.

 

[JC99]

We need a backup fullback and a centre more than anything. Talau could miss a lot of games and Doueihi is our only other option at fullback besides Laurie.

Find a young fullback in reserves somewhere who can cover the wing too if necessary.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Fogarty on the way to Canberra apparently.

That’s how strong clubs negotiate. Meanwhile we’re stuck with Brooks.

He would not come to Sydney. That's why he is off to the ACT.

 

[ConePuncher]

Punt Nofa even Ferguson would be good in his place for a year

Every day of the week. Nofa has really disappointed me. He is only in it for Nofa!

Madge on the phone trying to get that swap for Cotric on...

And some of yas thought it was fake news.

I still do think it's fake news.

 

[yeahcaz]

Fogarty on the way to Canberra apparently.

That’s how strong clubs negotiate. Meanwhile we’re stuck with Brooks.

He would not come to Sydney. That's why he is off to the ACT.

He’s clearly an odd ball then, no thanks.

 

[yeahcaz]

Punt Nofa even Ferguson would be good in his place for a year

Every day of the week. Nofa has really disappointed me. He is only in it for Nofa!

Madge on the phone trying to get that swap for Cotric on...

And some of yas thought it was fake news.

I still do think it's fake news.

Phone call went something like

“ gday gus, any chance of us taking young Nik cotric off your hands?”

“ I’ve told you to stop calling me Madge. I’ll call you when I want to swap Stefano for Ofahiki Ogden. Goodbye Michael “

 

[weststigerman]

Fogarty on the way to Canberra apparently.

That’s how strong clubs negotiate. Meanwhile we’re stuck with Brooks.

He would not come to Sydney. That's why he is off to the ACT.

He’s from Queensland. Why’s he desperate to go to ACT and specifically not Sydney?