Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[InBenjiWeTrust]

Luciano is kidding himself if he thinks he's worth $700k. the game's best back rowers would be lucky to be worth that and the bloke can't defend to save his life. $550k at absolute most.

Even at $550K a season you are being very generous, I don't think he's worth any more than $400K.

Angus Critchon is on $650k….LL is kidding himself if he thinks he is worth the same….let him go

Blore and Garner second row….

My preference
Blore and Tuilagi

 

[jadtiger]

$575k for Luc is just stupid. It’s Nofo 2.0

Its far worse than Nofo imo.Lucy is a 450k player at best

 

[tigerbenji]

I would like to see us still go after Helium Luki from the Cowboys.
Big boy at 6’5 and quick for 103kg with a few kilos of muscle still to go onto his frame.

He is young and has a go and we could team him with Blore, Seyfarth, Tuki for a few years to come.Investing in youth is the way to go.

He is a hitter aye.
Would compliment our pack perfectly.

We can make him an offer Nov 1. @tigerballs has stated in the past he is on our radar

Heilum Luki is waiting until after lockdown to visit WT. We’ve offered more than Cowboys, only family will stop him signing. He’s definitely a massive chance.

That's what was said in a recent chat....

Well there's no restrictions so presumably he's here now then?

The info might be a couple of weeks old. @Demps how recent is the intel?

Few days old...

Lockdown over so he should be coming to tour the facilities you'd think, if he was keen.

But he still has to go back to tie things up.

 

[THE_POM]

Quick Update:

The club has a 2 year deal on the table for Hodgson ready to go, his deal with Raiders for 2022 is worth around 650k. We are willing to pay 350k-400k with Raiders chipping in the rest, his deal for 2023 is for 550-600k. His management have discussed a 3rd year but that will preferably be a club option at most.

Luciano will get his upgrade for 2022 but no where near the reported $$. A 3 year ext has also been in discussions for sometime, expect the deal to be done, with his upgrade & ex the averaged out annual salary will be closer to 575k a season.

Hartigan's departure has thrown recruitment into a bit of a tail spin but will has been on track the last couple days, as things do tend to happen when you lift the rug after someone leaves things are looking great in his favour, mainly from local junior side of the club, but many found it difficult to get a straight answer from him & then took the liberty of making some decisions without prior consult with management or coach, like nearly offering a deal to Chee Kam.

Coaching support staff I believe will be announced this week, with Nathan Cayless & Ben Gardiner to be assistants. Ryan Carr was very close but Gardiner's rapport with his players got him over the line.

Backrow & Centre are the clubs main priority with it's few remaining spots, there has been no official discussion about letting Liddle go. Madge has spoken to both Jake & Jacob of the pending arrival for Hodgson.
Luke Garner going to Manly doesn't seem to be going away, but can't see it happening unless we need a roster spot for a better target.

Thanks @THE_POM
Do you think we will actually get Hodgson with the Raiders other hooker arrested now ?

From what I've hear about his & Ricky's relation ship, doubt Starling's latest incident will have much impact.

 

[Devon Head]

Luciano is kidding himself if he thinks he's worth $700k. the game's best back rowers would be lucky to be worth that and the bloke can't defend to save his life. $550k at absolute most.

Even at $550K a season you are being very generous, I don't think he's worth any more than $400K.

Angus Critchon is on $650k….LL is kidding himself if he thinks he is worth the same….let him go

Blore and Garner second row….

Even when Matto left for the Eels after his break out season with Tigers he wasn't offered more than 500k and he was 18th man for the Blues. LL is kidding himself if he feels he's worth any more than 400k.

 

[tony soprano]

was wondering what happened to adam elliot? apparently he snubbed our offer?

From what I understand, his decision centred around him getting off the turps. He has family in Canberra that he will live with to help him. This one wasn’t about us stuffing the deal or him snubbing us. He realised this is his last chance to resurrect a career derailed by alcohol fuelled incidents.

Going to Canberra doesn't take you away from drinking culture. But can understand if he thinks moving from Sydney would be a solution

As stated, he has family in Canberra that he is going to live with to help him.

Still don't think Canberra is a solution to a drinking problem

 

[jrtiger]

Quick Update:

The club has a 2 year deal on the table for Hodgson ready to go, his deal with Raiders for 2022 is worth around 650k. We are willing to pay 350k-400k with Raiders chipping in the rest, his deal for 2023 is for 550-600k. His management have discussed a 3rd year but that will preferably be a club option at most.

Luciano will get his upgrade for 2022 but no where near the reported $$. A 3 year ext has also been in discussions for sometime, expect the deal to be done, with his upgrade & ex the averaged out annual salary will be closer to 575k a season.

Hartigan's departure has thrown recruitment into a bit of a tail spin but will has been on track the last couple days, as things do tend to happen when you lift the rug after someone leaves things are looking great in his favour, mainly from local junior side of the club, but many found it difficult to get a straight answer from him & then took the liberty of making some decisions without prior consult with management or coach, like nearly offering a deal to Chee Kam.

Coaching support staff I believe will be announced this week, with Nathan Cayless & Ben Gardiner to be assistants. Ryan Carr was very close but Gardiner's rapport with his players got him over the line.

Backrow & Centre are the clubs main priority with it's few remaining spots, there has been no official discussion about letting Liddle go. Madge has spoken to both Jake & Jacob of the pending arrival for Hodgson.
Luke Garner going to Manly doesn't seem to be going away, but can't see it happening unless we need a roster spot for a better target.

Thanks @THE_POM
Do you think we will actually get Hodgson with the Raiders other hooker arrested now ?

From what I've hear about his & Ricky's relation ship, doubt Starling's latest incident will have much impact.

should we be worried about the apparent split of the playing group being pro-Madge and anti-Madge?

 

[avocadoontoast]

Quick Update:

The club has a 2 year deal on the table for Hodgson ready to go, his deal with Raiders for 2022 is worth around 650k. We are willing to pay 350k-400k with Raiders chipping in the rest, his deal for 2023 is for 550-600k. His management have discussed a 3rd year but that will preferably be a club option at most.

Luciano will get his upgrade for 2022 but no where near the reported $$. A 3 year ext has also been in discussions for sometime, expect the deal to be done, with his upgrade & ex the averaged out annual salary will be closer to 575k a season.

Hartigan's departure has thrown recruitment into a bit of a tail spin but will has been on track the last couple days, as things do tend to happen when you lift the rug after someone leaves things are looking great in his favour, mainly from local junior side of the club, but many found it difficult to get a straight answer from him & then took the liberty of making some decisions without prior consult with management or coach, like nearly offering a deal to Chee Kam.

Coaching support staff I believe will be announced this week, with Nathan Cayless & Ben Gardiner to be assistants. Ryan Carr was very close but Gardiner's rapport with his players got him over the line.

Backrow & Centre are the clubs main priority with it's few remaining spots, there has been no official discussion about letting Liddle go. Madge has spoken to both Jake & Jacob of the pending arrival for Hodgson.
Luke Garner going to Manly doesn't seem to be going away, but can't see it happening unless we need a roster spot for a better target.

Thanks @THE_POM
Do you think we will actually get Hodgson with the Raiders other hooker arrested now ?

From what I've hear about his & Ricky's relation ship, doubt Starling's latest incident will have much impact.

What’s the attraction with Cayless? Do you know why Pay wasn’t considered?

 

[tigger19]

Does seem like overs for Luciano, not sure what his current deal was, unless the extension is to compensate for the lower deal he was already on. For that money though you would be expecting more improvement in his game especially defence.

 

[needsanewusername]

was wondering what happened to adam elliot? apparently he snubbed our offer?

From what I understand, his decision centred around him getting off the turps. He has family in Canberra that he will live with to help him. This one wasn’t about us stuffing the deal or him snubbing us. He realised this is his last chance to resurrect a career derailed by alcohol fuelled incidents.

Going to Canberra doesn't take you away from drinking culture. But can understand if he thinks moving from Sydney would be a solution

As stated, he has family in Canberra that he is going to live with to help him.

Still don't think Canberra is a solution to a drinking problem

Maybe, maybe not. It’s a moot point though.
The guy has made the decision to move there, get off the squirt and resurrect his career. His decision was heavily influenced by this.

 

[avocadoontoast]

Does seem like overs for Luciano, not sure what his current deal was, unless the extension is to compensate for the lower deal he was already on. For that money though you would be expecting more improvement in his game especially defence.

People wanted Hartigan gone - now expect to pay overs for average players moving forward.

 

[tony soprano]

We have any gun fb's in lower grades?

Logen Dillon aka Papz 2.0

Rate him, hey?

He could be something special if the club invests in him ?

Few other lads in the same boat.

Can only go so far if given the opportunity.

Logen Dillon is highly rated by the club, Expecting him to be on a development deal for 2022.

Anything on ogden

Another Hartigan short fall, like Jordan Hill never followed up with scheduled meeting, not lost yet but I doubt he's staying around.

Hey Pom

Can you comment how the new dynamic between sheens, madge and Mcdonell is working, know its early days but wondering how it's looking. Madge and sheens get along?

 

[Tiger-ferret]

Quick Update:

The club has a 2 year deal on the table for Hodgson ready to go, his deal with Raiders for 2022 is worth around 650k. We are willing to pay 350k-400k with Raiders chipping in the rest, his deal for 2023 is for 550-600k. His management have discussed a 3rd year but that will preferably be a club option at most.

Luciano will get his upgrade for 2022 but no where near the reported $$. A 3 year ext has also been in discussions for sometime, expect the deal to be done, with his upgrade & ex the averaged out annual salary will be closer to 575k a season.

Hartigan's departure has thrown recruitment into a bit of a tail spin but will has been on track the last couple days, as things do tend to happen when you lift the rug after someone leaves things are looking great in his favour, mainly from local junior side of the club, but many found it difficult to get a straight answer from him & then took the liberty of making some decisions without prior consult with management or coach, like nearly offering a deal to Chee Kam.

Coaching support staff I believe will be announced this week, with Nathan Cayless & Ben Gardiner to be assistants. Ryan Carr was very close but Gardiner's rapport with his players got him over the line.

Backrow & Centre are the clubs main priority with it's few remaining spots, there has been no official discussion about letting Liddle go. Madge has spoken to both Jake & Jacob of the pending arrival for Hodgson.
Luke Garner going to Manly doesn't seem to be going away, but can't see it happening unless we need a roster spot for a better target.

Thanks @THE_POM . Any news regarding upgrades and extensions for Stefano or Daine?

Sorry forgot to add that part, Nothing on Daine as yet, but Stefano is currently in the process of being upgraded for next year & an extra 2 years on top of current deal. This should be sorted over the off-season.

That should help with some optimism for a few posters!

Thanks Pom!

 

[Aceshigh]

Good to hear Ben Gardiner in the mix for assistant role

 

[tony soprano]

Does seem like overs for Luciano, not sure what his current deal was, unless the extension is to compensate for the lower deal he was already on. For that money though you would be expecting more improvement in his game especially defence.

People wanted Hartigan gone - now expect to pay overs for average players moving forward.

Like BJ?

 

[avocadoontoast]

Does seem like overs for Luciano, not sure what his current deal was, unless the extension is to compensate for the lower deal he was already on. For that money though you would be expecting more improvement in his game especially defence.

People wanted Hartigan gone - now expect to pay overs for average players moving forward.

Like BJ?

Pretty sure everyone wanted BJ at the time. Coach just couldn't get him playing well

 

[TheDaBoss]

Bloody hell if we lose ogden as well we r so bad

 

[Cultured_Bogan]

was wondering what happened to adam elliot? apparently he snubbed our offer?

From what I understand, his decision centred around him getting off the turps. He has family in Canberra that he will live with to help him. This one wasn’t about us stuffing the deal or him snubbing us. He realised this is his last chance to resurrect a career derailed by alcohol fuelled incidents.

Going to Canberra doesn't take you away from drinking culture. But can understand if he thinks moving from Sydney would be a solution

Moving to Canberra would make you want to drink more.

 

[Roar_Power]

I'm sure we'll be moving Zac Cini on and hoping to find a better depth fullback of some kind.


Or... Logen Dillon?

Just the name Zac Cini will give me nightmares for years to come...

 

[Russell]

Compensate was correct it was luchiano

How do you know - it was the Telecrap and they make most stories up.

Besides Ritchie doesn't write stories about the Tigers.

Lucy is a reasonably good footballer. Not the sharpest tool in the shed
but even he wouldn't ask for that amount of money, especially after his
2021 season.

Just more crap from the Telecrap - the specialists.