Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[The_Patriot]

Who's the back up Fullback now...?

If Israel Ogden is still with the club, he's an option. And the other option is Dillon although he's going to need a big pre-season in the gym.

Not sure those guys would be in the Top 30 and would have to wait till Rd 10 or so to get a run..

Hopefully Laurie stays fit or you would assume Hastings since he has played there for Wigan quite a few times this year..

Nofoaluma at fullback doesn't fill me with confidence..

Fullback options (perhaps not round one, pending fitness, but options for the season)

Laurie
Doueihi
Hastings
Kepaoa
Dillon

Not a huge amount of proven quality but a number of players who can do a job and a youngster with huge potential.

Peachey?

Peachey is an interesting one. I feel like he doesn't really like being a utility player but instead would prefer a permanent position. I wonder how we'll use him.

Has to play lock almost every week for us

I thought that was going to be Hastings position?

Think that was mostly a smokescreen to be honest... he's talking about playing in the halves or off the bench. There's no reason you would sign Hastings as a lock and then sign peachey as a lock a few months later - Hastings will be pushing for a halves spot.

Agreed, Hastings and Peachy would fill similar roles in the lock position. I think Hastings really is the only choice at 6 to start the season.

AD and twal were on a sen podcast this week. Ad still keen on the 6 position. If Hastings and Brooks fire where does AD best fit in the team?

He could be moved to centre but I think he'll come back to the 6 jersey. Hastings and Brooks compete for the 7

Hastings and Doueihi would be the slowest halves combination in the history of slow halves combinations.

Quick between the ears though

I prefer Madden over Hastings.

The less threatening option no doubt

Brooks and Madden? Mmmm.

I prefer madden over brooks lol

Me too if I'm being honest

I don't think he has quite shown enough yet.

I know right. Maybe the back end of his career.

Brooks that is.

 

[hsvjones]

So no new signings yet. Hopefully by the end of next week we will hear more. Hope to have at least 2 new signings by then.

I’m expecting some news in the next 48 hrs….

Well we can only hope and pray...

IF the club is close to something we will have to give credit where credit is due as nothing is getting leaked like the past.

 

[The_Patriot]

Who's the back up Fullback now...?

If Israel Ogden is still with the club, he's an option. And the other option is Dillon although he's going to need a big pre-season in the gym.

Not sure those guys would be in the Top 30 and would have to wait till Rd 10 or so to get a run..

Hopefully Laurie stays fit or you would assume Hastings since he has played there for Wigan quite a few times this year..

Nofoaluma at fullback doesn't fill me with confidence..

Fullback options (perhaps not round one, pending fitness, but options for the season)

Laurie
Doueihi
Hastings
Kepaoa
Dillon

Not a huge amount of proven quality but a number of players who can do a job and a youngster with huge potential.

Peachey?

Peachey is an interesting one. I feel like he doesn't really like being a utility player but instead would prefer a permanent position. I wonder how we'll use him.

Has to play lock almost every week for us

I thought that was going to be Hastings position?

Think that was mostly a smokescreen to be honest... he's talking about playing in the halves or off the bench. There's no reason you would sign Hastings as a lock and then sign peachey as a lock a few months later - Hastings will be pushing for a halves spot.

Agreed, Hastings and Peachy would fill similar roles in the lock position. I think Hastings really is the only choice at 6 to start the season.

AD and twal were on a sen podcast this week. Ad still keen on the 6 position. If Hastings and Brooks fire where does AD best fit in the team?

He could be moved to centre but I think he'll come back to the 6 jersey. Hastings and Brooks compete for the 7

Hastings and Doueihi would be the slowest halves combination in the history of slow halves combinations.

Quick between the ears though

I prefer Madden over Hastings.

The less threatening option no doubt

Brooks and Madden? Mmmm.

I prefer madden over brooks lol

Me too if I'm being honest

I don't think he has quite shown enough yet.

*Insert neither has Brooks reply*

With a quality half it wouldnt be so obvious that line.

 

[The_Patriot]

The fact that people were expecting brooks to be included in the hasn't done enough yet conversation says it all.

Wake up.

 

[cochise]

Who's the back up Fullback now...?

If Israel Ogden is still with the club, he's an option. And the other option is Dillon although he's going to need a big pre-season in the gym.

Not sure those guys would be in the Top 30 and would have to wait till Rd 10 or so to get a run..

Hopefully Laurie stays fit or you would assume Hastings since he has played there for Wigan quite a few times this year..

Nofoaluma at fullback doesn't fill me with confidence..

Fullback options (perhaps not round one, pending fitness, but options for the season)

Laurie
Doueihi
Hastings
Kepaoa
Dillon

Not a huge amount of proven quality but a number of players who can do a job and a youngster with huge potential.

Peachey?

Peachey is an interesting one. I feel like he doesn't really like being a utility player but instead would prefer a permanent position. I wonder how we'll use him.

Has to play lock almost every week for us

I thought that was going to be Hastings position?

Think that was mostly a smokescreen to be honest... he's talking about playing in the halves or off the bench. There's no reason you would sign Hastings as a lock and then sign peachey as a lock a few months later - Hastings will be pushing for a halves spot.

Agreed, Hastings and Peachy would fill similar roles in the lock position. I think Hastings really is the only choice at 6 to start the season.

AD and twal were on a sen podcast this week. Ad still keen on the 6 position. If Hastings and Brooks fire where does AD best fit in the team?

He could be moved to centre but I think he'll come back to the 6 jersey. Hastings and Brooks compete for the 7

Hastings and Doueihi would be the slowest halves combination in the history of slow halves combinations.

Quick between the ears though

I prefer Madden over Hastings.

The less threatening option no doubt

Brooks and Madden? Mmmm.

I prefer madden over brooks lol

Me too if I'm being honest

I don't think he has quite shown enough yet.

I know right. Maybe the back end of his career.

Brooks that is.

Well played, didn't see that coming.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

The fact that people were expecting brooks to be included in the hasn't done enough yet conversation says it all.

Wake up.

What it shows is how predictable some are.

 

[The_Patriot]

The fact that people were expecting brooks to be included in the hasn't done enough yet conversation says it all.

Wake up.

What it shows is how predictable some are.

And that's what the opposition say every week.

Let's not forget we are all Wests Tigers supporters here

 

[Champ]

So I have not missed much today..
We have now resorted to just what we have already and where we put them.. :grin:

If the Roosters are to hold onto Manu and also pick up B Smith as rumoured they will be force for years to come.. Will never understand how the salary cap works and 100% the NRL don't care either

Yea its a joke - the report is that Manu will forego $500k to stay at the rorters. The NRL will just rubber stamp it.

I think the Roosters have had a sponsor called "Paperpak' for years now that help them out with retaining players.......The company logo doesnt seem to appear anywhere on their jerseys so its a bit of a mystery , isnt it?

 

[The_Patriot]

Who's the back up Fullback now...?

If Israel Ogden is still with the club, he's an option. And the other option is Dillon although he's going to need a big pre-season in the gym.

Not sure those guys would be in the Top 30 and would have to wait till Rd 10 or so to get a run..

Hopefully Laurie stays fit or you would assume Hastings since he has played there for Wigan quite a few times this year..

Nofoaluma at fullback doesn't fill me with confidence..

Fullback options (perhaps not round one, pending fitness, but options for the season)

Laurie
Doueihi
Hastings
Kepaoa
Dillon

Not a huge amount of proven quality but a number of players who can do a job and a youngster with huge potential.

Peachey?

Peachey is an interesting one. I feel like he doesn't really like being a utility player but instead would prefer a permanent position. I wonder how we'll use him.

Has to play lock almost every week for us

I thought that was going to be Hastings position?

Think that was mostly a smokescreen to be honest... he's talking about playing in the halves or off the bench. There's no reason you would sign Hastings as a lock and then sign peachey as a lock a few months later - Hastings will be pushing for a halves spot.

Agreed, Hastings and Peachy would fill similar roles in the lock position. I think Hastings really is the only choice at 6 to start the season.

AD and twal were on a sen podcast this week. Ad still keen on the 6 position. If Hastings and Brooks fire where does AD best fit in the team?

He could be moved to centre but I think he'll come back to the 6 jersey. Hastings and Brooks compete for the 7

Hastings and Doueihi would be the slowest halves combination in the history of slow halves combinations.

Quick between the ears though

I prefer Madden over Hastings.

The less threatening option no doubt

Brooks and Madden? Mmmm.

I prefer madden over brooks lol

Me too if I'm being honest

I don't think he has quite shown enough yet.

I know right. Maybe the back end of his career.

Brooks that is.

Well played, didn't see that coming.

Speaking of seeing it coming. . .

Are we allowed to have a negative opinion of Luke Brooks on this forum or will that result in a ban the first time we say something slightly out if line.

Serious question because the mood sure seems to have changed with regards to moderation of Luke Brooks comments.

 

[Guest]

Who's the back up Fullback now...?

If Israel Ogden is still with the club, he's an option. And the other option is Dillon although he's going to need a big pre-season in the gym.

Not sure those guys would be in the Top 30 and would have to wait till Rd 10 or so to get a run..

Hopefully Laurie stays fit or you would assume Hastings since he has played there for Wigan quite a few times this year..

Nofoaluma at fullback doesn't fill me with confidence..

Fullback options (perhaps not round one, pending fitness, but options for the season)

Laurie
Doueihi
Hastings
Kepaoa
Dillon

Not a huge amount of proven quality but a number of players who can do a job and a youngster with huge potential.

Peachey?

Peachey is an interesting one. I feel like he doesn't really like being a utility player but instead would prefer a permanent position. I wonder how we'll use him.

Has to play lock almost every week for us

I thought that was going to be Hastings position?

Think that was mostly a smokescreen to be honest... he's talking about playing in the halves or off the bench. There's no reason you would sign Hastings as a lock and then sign peachey as a lock a few months later - Hastings will be pushing for a halves spot.

Agreed, Hastings and Peachy would fill similar roles in the lock position. I think Hastings really is the only choice at 6 to start the season.

AD and twal were on a sen podcast this week. Ad still keen on the 6 position. If Hastings and Brooks fire where does AD best fit in the team?

He could be moved to centre but I think he'll come back to the 6 jersey. Hastings and Brooks compete for the 7

Hastings and Doueihi would be the slowest halves combination in the history of slow halves combinations.

Quick between the ears though

I prefer Madden over Hastings.

The less threatening option no doubt

Brooks and Madden? Mmmm.

I prefer madden over brooks lol

Me too if I'm being honest

I don't think he has quite shown enough yet.

I know right. Maybe the back end of his career.

Brooks that is.

Well played, didn't see that coming.

Speaking of seeing it coming. . .

Are we allowed to have a negative opinion of Luke Brooks on this forum or will that result in a ban the first time we say something slightly out if line.

Serious question because the mood sure seems to have changed with regards to moderation of Luke Brooks comments.

It can be negative, just make it constructive. Drop the useless comments of 'punt him' which offers nothing.

 

[cochise]

Who's the back up Fullback now...?

If Israel Ogden is still with the club, he's an option. And the other option is Dillon although he's going to need a big pre-season in the gym.

Not sure those guys would be in the Top 30 and would have to wait till Rd 10 or so to get a run..

Hopefully Laurie stays fit or you would assume Hastings since he has played there for Wigan quite a few times this year..

Nofoaluma at fullback doesn't fill me with confidence..

Fullback options (perhaps not round one, pending fitness, but options for the season)

Laurie
Doueihi
Hastings
Kepaoa
Dillon

Not a huge amount of proven quality but a number of players who can do a job and a youngster with huge potential.

Peachey?

Peachey is an interesting one. I feel like he doesn't really like being a utility player but instead would prefer a permanent position. I wonder how we'll use him.

Has to play lock almost every week for us

I thought that was going to be Hastings position?

Think that was mostly a smokescreen to be honest... he's talking about playing in the halves or off the bench. There's no reason you would sign Hastings as a lock and then sign peachey as a lock a few months later - Hastings will be pushing for a halves spot.

Agreed, Hastings and Peachy would fill similar roles in the lock position. I think Hastings really is the only choice at 6 to start the season.

AD and twal were on a sen podcast this week. Ad still keen on the 6 position. If Hastings and Brooks fire where does AD best fit in the team?

He could be moved to centre but I think he'll come back to the 6 jersey. Hastings and Brooks compete for the 7

Hastings and Doueihi would be the slowest halves combination in the history of slow halves combinations.

Quick between the ears though

I prefer Madden over Hastings.

The less threatening option no doubt

Brooks and Madden? Mmmm.

I prefer madden over brooks lol

Me too if I'm being honest

I don't think he has quite shown enough yet.

I know right. Maybe the back end of his career.

Brooks that is.

Well played, didn't see that coming.

Speaking of seeing it coming. . .

Are we allowed to have a negative opinion of Luke Brooks on this forum or will that result in a ban the first time we say something slightly out if line.

Serious question because the mood sure seems to have changed with regards to moderation of Luke Brooks comments.

Who has been banned for being critical of Brooks? Posting punt Brooks everyday is trying to get a rise out of people who support Brooks.

I am not a Brooks fan, but at the moment we don't have much choice.

 

[The_Patriot]

Who's the back up Fullback now...?

If Israel Ogden is still with the club, he's an option. And the other option is Dillon although he's going to need a big pre-season in the gym.

Not sure those guys would be in the Top 30 and would have to wait till Rd 10 or so to get a run..

Hopefully Laurie stays fit or you would assume Hastings since he has played there for Wigan quite a few times this year..

Nofoaluma at fullback doesn't fill me with confidence..

Fullback options (perhaps not round one, pending fitness, but options for the season)

Laurie
Doueihi
Hastings
Kepaoa
Dillon

Not a huge amount of proven quality but a number of players who can do a job and a youngster with huge potential.

Peachey?

Peachey is an interesting one. I feel like he doesn't really like being a utility player but instead would prefer a permanent position. I wonder how we'll use him.

Has to play lock almost every week for us

I thought that was going to be Hastings position?

Think that was mostly a smokescreen to be honest... he's talking about playing in the halves or off the bench. There's no reason you would sign Hastings as a lock and then sign peachey as a lock a few months later - Hastings will be pushing for a halves spot.

Agreed, Hastings and Peachy would fill similar roles in the lock position. I think Hastings really is the only choice at 6 to start the season.

AD and twal were on a sen podcast this week. Ad still keen on the 6 position. If Hastings and Brooks fire where does AD best fit in the team?

He could be moved to centre but I think he'll come back to the 6 jersey. Hastings and Brooks compete for the 7

Hastings and Doueihi would be the slowest halves combination in the history of slow halves combinations.

Quick between the ears though

I prefer Madden over Hastings.

The less threatening option no doubt

Brooks and Madden? Mmmm.

I prefer madden over brooks lol

Me too if I'm being honest

I don't think he has quite shown enough yet.

I know right. Maybe the back end of his career.

Brooks that is.

Well played, didn't see that coming.

Speaking of seeing it coming. . .

Are we allowed to have a negative opinion of Luke Brooks on this forum or will that result in a ban the first time we say something slightly out if line.

Serious question because the mood sure seems to have changed with regards to moderation of Luke Brooks comments.

It can be negative, just make it constructive. Drop the useless comments of 'punt him' which offers nothing.

Well there is plenty to be constructive about so that won't be a problem on my end. Good to know

 

[TIGERPOWER]

Who's the back up Fullback now...?

If Israel Ogden is still with the club, he's an option. And the other option is Dillon although he's going to need a big pre-season in the gym.

Not sure those guys would be in the Top 30 and would have to wait till Rd 10 or so to get a run..

Hopefully Laurie stays fit or you would assume Hastings since he has played there for Wigan quite a few times this year..

Nofoaluma at fullback doesn't fill me with confidence..

Fullback options (perhaps not round one, pending fitness, but options for the season)

Laurie
Doueihi
Hastings
Kepaoa
Dillon

Not a huge amount of proven quality but a number of players who can do a job and a youngster with huge potential.

Peachey?

Peachey is an interesting one. I feel like he doesn't really like being a utility player but instead would prefer a permanent position. I wonder how we'll use him.

Has to play lock almost every week for us

I thought that was going to be Hastings position?

Think that was mostly a smokescreen to be honest... he's talking about playing in the halves or off the bench. There's no reason you would sign Hastings as a lock and then sign peachey as a lock a few months later - Hastings will be pushing for a halves spot.

Agreed, Hastings and Peachy would fill similar roles in the lock position. I think Hastings really is the only choice at 6 to start the season.

AD and twal were on a sen podcast this week. Ad still keen on the 6 position. If Hastings and Brooks fire where does AD best fit in the team?

He could be moved to centre but I think he'll come back to the 6 jersey. Hastings and Brooks compete for the 7

Hastings and Doueihi would be the slowest halves combination in the history of slow halves combinations.

Quick between the ears though

I prefer Madden over Hastings.

The less threatening option no doubt

Brooks and Madden? Mmmm.

I prefer madden over brooks lol

Me too if I'm being honest

I don't think he has quite shown enough yet.

*Insert neither has Brooks reply*

What has brooks shown us in 8 years? Has he lead us to finals yet or is it just a repetitive nightmare that I keep having.

 

[Guest]

Let's talk about signings instead...

 

[Chicken_Faced_Killa]

Let's talk about signings instead...

What signings 🤣

 

[Guest]

Let's talk about signings instead...

What signings ?

I know, I'm fighting a losing fight but surely there's a glimmer of hope out there.

 

[The_Patriot]

Would help if Sheen's was actually around and on deck.

It's becoming a joke

 

[cochise]

Let's talk about signings instead...

What signings ?

I know, I'm fighting a losing fight but surely there's a glimmer of hope out there.

Yeah the club could at least help a little.

 

[frullens]

Who's the back up Fullback now...?

If Israel Ogden is still with the club, he's an option. And the other option is Dillon although he's going to need a big pre-season in the gym.

Not sure those guys would be in the Top 30 and would have to wait till Rd 10 or so to get a run..

Hopefully Laurie stays fit or you would assume Hastings since he has played there for Wigan quite a few times this year..

Nofoaluma at fullback doesn't fill me with confidence..

Fullback options (perhaps not round one, pending fitness, but options for the season)

Laurie
Doueihi
Hastings
Kepaoa
Dillon

Not a huge amount of proven quality but a number of players who can do a job and a youngster with huge potential.

Peachey?

Peachey is an interesting one. I feel like he doesn't really like being a utility player but instead would prefer a permanent position. I wonder how we'll use him.

Has to play lock almost every week for us

I thought that was going to be Hastings position?

Think that was mostly a smokescreen to be honest... he's talking about playing in the halves or off the bench. There's no reason you would sign Hastings as a lock and then sign peachey as a lock a few months later - Hastings will be pushing for a halves spot.

Agreed, Hastings and Peachy would fill similar roles in the lock position. I think Hastings really is the only choice at 6 to start the season.

AD and twal were on a sen podcast this week. Ad still keen on the 6 position. If Hastings and Brooks fire where does AD best fit in the team?

Centre

Centre, utility or move to the 13. Knowing AD he won't be happy with centre or bench utility.

If tigers want to play finals this year Doueihi has to play in the halves.
HAS TO
He is a waste playing centre or utility. Although he is a fantastic centre it is because of his run game, eyes up footy and ability to kick. Which is everything a great five-eighth should have.
Doueihi at 6. A MUST

Does anyone know when AD is expected to return?

I'd play Hastings 7 and Brooks 6 until AD is fit.
When he returns, it depends on the Brooks/Hastings combo.
If they are winning, great! Leave them be.
If not, AD to 6 and Brooks to 14.

 

[KingRobbie]

Anyone know if brothers Iverson and Compton Fuatimau are still with the club

Compton definitely isn’t (went back to the Dogs) but I’ve heard Iverson is.