Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[weststigerman]

Tigers skipper James Tamou will be 33-years old before next season even kicks off and may opt to retire after a quiet first year for the club.

That would be a massive win for us, I hope it's true.

Seems very speculative but I'd also love it to be true.

 

[clontarfkid]

The fact that WT hired Hastings AND Peachey blocks his pathway somewhat.Plus Douhi wants to play 6.
Club has showed its hand
Madden has had very limited opportunities in NRL and did OK....**but hasnt been a standout in KOE cup either**
Next...

he was voted Wests player of the year in a very strong side. Don't know what more he could have done.

...show something..anything...during one of his several opportunities in NRL to ensure we dont have to buy a Hastings and/or Peachey
We seem to have numerous players who just cant make the next step up...whereas Souths have 2 young 7s who get a chance and take it with both hands
Madden /Cini etc need to make more of their opportunities and maybe keep getting selected

Cini’s gone.

For exactly the same reason.KOE star,but found step up to NRL a giant chasm...and crucified his opportunities

His 1st game was solid, the game against the Titans ruined his confidence. I wouldn't be surprised if he becomes an ample 1st grader but I am glad WTs have chosen not to be the team that waits for that to happen.

Agree.
At best...if he recovers his confidence and all goes great.. he will be "competent"...but we need a bit more than that.

 

[tiger05premier]

Taken from Foxsports this morning...

WESTS TIGERS

Off-contract 2022: Luke Garner, Luciano Leilua, Jock Madden, Thomas Mikaele, Joe Ofahengaue (MO 2023), James Roberts, Tommy Talau, James Tamou, Kelma Tuilagi, Alex Twal

Analysis:Luciano Leilua is coming off his best NRL season and is in line for a pay rise. The only problem is that the club and Leilua’s management can’t seem to agree on a price. The 25-year-old is currently on a deal worth around $450,000 per season but is reportedly seeking an upgrade to $700,000 for next season and if that is met he will then begin negotiations for a four-year extension. Leilua’s contract talks started in August but have been delayed due to uncertainty around Michael Maguire’s future and the departure of football boss Adam Hartigan. Given there’s been no deal made, Leilua and the Tigers likely haven’t reached an agreement yet, which leaves him open to rivals. Tigers skipper James Tamou will be 33-years old before next season even kicks off and may opt to retire after a quiet first year for the club. The Tigers have reportedly chosen not to activate the option in James Roberts’ contract and instead had offered him a $1,000-a-week train and trial contract. Luke Garner had been linked to a move to Manly, but the whispers around that switch have died down.

What club will fork out 700g for big Lucy. I think 500g would be absolute tops. Although with the Dolphins now looking for 30 players, I guess demand and supply will have a massive inflationary effect on the player market.

French rugby?

The NFL? He would suit that game just going on for a few seconds every 15 minutes

 

[tiger05premier]

Taken from Foxsports this morning...

WESTS TIGERS

Off-contract 2022: Luke Garner, Luciano Leilua, Jock Madden, Thomas Mikaele, Joe Ofahengaue (MO 2023), James Roberts, Tommy Talau, James Tamou, Kelma Tuilagi, Alex Twal

Analysis:Luciano Leilua is coming off his best NRL season and is in line for a pay rise. The only problem is that the club and Leilua’s management can’t seem to agree on a price. The 25-year-old is currently on a deal worth around $450,000 per season but is reportedly seeking an upgrade to $700,000 for next season and if that is met he will then begin negotiations for a four-year extension. Leilua’s contract talks started in August but have been delayed due to uncertainty around Michael Maguire’s future and the departure of football boss Adam Hartigan. Given there’s been no deal made, Leilua and the Tigers likely haven’t reached an agreement yet, which leaves him open to rivals. Tigers skipper James Tamou will be 33-years old before next season even kicks off and may opt to retire after a quiet first year for the club. The Tigers have reportedly chosen not to activate the option in James Roberts’ contract and instead had offered him a $1,000-a-week train and trial contract. Luke Garner had been linked to a move to Manly, but the whispers around that switch have died down.

What club will fork out 700g for big Lucy. I think 500g would be absolute tops. Although with the Dolphins now looking for 30 players, I guess demand and supply will have a massive inflationary effect on the player market.


Nobody in their right mind would pay 700k for Lucy.He is not an 80 minute player and very ineffective in defence.If he can get 700k elsewhere let him go.

If he can get 700k elsewhere he could actually claim he has won lotto

 

[batboy]

The fact that WT hired Hastings AND Peachey blocks his pathway somewhat.Plus Douhi wants to play 6.
Club has showed its hand
Madden has had very limited opportunities in NRL and did OK....**but hasnt been a standout in KOE cup either**
Next...

he was voted Wests player of the year in a very strong side. Don't know what more he could have done.

...show something..anything...during one of his several opportunities in NRL to ensure we dont have to buy a Hastings and/or Peachey
We seem to have numerous players who just cant make the next step up...whereas Souths have 2 young 7s who get a chance and take it with both hands
Madden /Cini etc need to make more of their opportunities and maybe keep getting selected

Cini’s gone.

For exactly the same reason.KOE star,but found step up to NRL a giant chasm...and crucified his opportunities

His 1st game was solid, the game against the Titans ruined his confidence. I wouldn't be surprised if he becomes an ample 1st grader but I am glad WTs have chosen not to be the team that waits for that to happen.

I'd be shocked if he becomes any sort of First Grader... Some guys have it - In Ressies, Juniors, You can see it - It's there.... Some guys have most of what they need and are great workers and get there in the end.
He is in neither category...

There's a reason he still isn't out with the Panthers.

 

[Tiger town1979]

What's this about Tamou possibly retiring.
That would be great for the club imo.
Can't see him forfeiting all that cash though

probably got a job with the Panthers doing much less for a bit less coin. Close to home for him...
He's played a long while now...

Would love to see a stat on how many players move to Wests Tigers then on to retirement. If anyone comes across this statistic or know this please fill us in. Seems to be a lot. Concord seems to be a nice place to go to retire…..

 

[TIGERPOWER]

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?


They make brown paper bags.

Padstow Mcdonalds.

That's My Local

I’m 15 minutes away lol

 

[Camel2281]

Doueihi can’t play centre. His defence is suspect and his speed, which was already low grade, will be further hampered by his injury.

He has a lot to work on as a 6 and really needed this off season.

He was rated in the top 5 5/8ths in the NRL

Where? On this forum? I love AD but he is not in the top 8 in terms of 5/8. Though I wish he was.

By the Dally M judging committee mate. NRL experts

 

[Camel2281]

Even without a preseason and the weaknesses in his game Doueihi should be our first half picked. Without him in the halves we just can't score points. We saw the Madden/Brooks combo vs the Dogs and it was a horror show.

Even brooks bag of kicking tricks proved ineffective ?

Hahaha. It was the worst performance by a halfback in NRL history that game

 

[Camel2281]

What's this about Tamou possibly retiring.
That would be great for the club imo.
Can't see him forfeiting all that cash though

I read it as retiring after 2022 when his contract is up. He's available for signing elsewhere for 2023 as of November 1 but the article suggests he won't be looking for another contract. He's not on huge coin with us thankfully

 

[Camel2281]

The fact that WT hired Hastings AND Peachey blocks his pathway somewhat.Plus Douhi wants to play 6.
Club has showed its hand
Madden has had very limited opportunities in NRL and did OK....**but hasnt been a standout in KOE cup either**
Next...

he was voted Wests player of the year in a very strong side. Don't know what more he could have done.

...show something..anything...during one of his several opportunities in NRL to ensure we dont have to buy a Hastings and/or Peachey
We seem to have numerous players who just cant make the next step up...whereas Souths have 2 young 7s who get a chance and take it with both hands
Madden /Cini etc need to make more of their opportunities and maybe keep getting selected

Cini’s gone.

For exactly the same reason.KOE star,but found step up to NRL a giant chasm...and crucified his opportunities

His 1st game was solid, the game against the Titans ruined his confidence. I wouldn't be surprised if he becomes an ample 1st grader but I am glad WTs have chosen not to be the team that waits for that to happen.

Agree.
At best...if he recovers his confidence and all goes great.. he will be "competent"...but we need a bit more than that.

He needed his Snr half in those early games to take some pressure off him but he was basically thrown under a bus by Brooks being so poor

 

[Geo]

The fact that WT hired Hastings AND Peachey blocks his pathway somewhat.Plus Douhi wants to play 6.
Club has showed its hand
Madden has had very limited opportunities in NRL and did OK....**but hasnt been a standout in KOE cup either**
Next...

he was voted Wests player of the year in a very strong side. Don't know what more he could have done.

...show something..anything...during one of his several opportunities in NRL to ensure we dont have to buy a Hastings and/or Peachey
We seem to have numerous players who just cant make the next step up...whereas Souths have 2 young 7s who get a chance and take it with both hands
Madden /Cini etc need to make more of their opportunities and maybe keep getting selected

Cini’s gone.

For exactly the same reason.KOE star,but found step up to NRL a giant chasm...and crucified his opportunities

His 1st game was solid, the game against the Titans ruined his confidence. I wouldn't be surprised if he becomes an ample 1st grader but I am glad WTs have chosen not to be the team that waits for that to happen.

Agree.
At best...if he recovers his confidence and all goes great.. he will be "competent"...but we need a bit more than that.

He needed his Snr half in those early games to take some pressure off him but he was basically thrown under a bus by Brooks being so poor

Zac Cini sucking was Brooks fault..OK..

 

[bathursttiger1]

The fact that WT hired Hastings AND Peachey blocks his pathway somewhat.Plus Douhi wants to play 6.
Club has showed its hand
Madden has had very limited opportunities in NRL and did OK....**but hasnt been a standout in KOE cup either**
Next...

he was voted Wests player of the year in a very strong side. Don't know what more he could have done.

...show something..anything...during one of his several opportunities in NRL to ensure we dont have to buy a Hastings and/or Peachey
We seem to have numerous players who just cant make the next step up...whereas Souths have 2 young 7s who get a chance and take it with both hands
Madden /Cini etc need to make more of their opportunities and maybe keep getting selected

Cini’s gone.

For exactly the same reason.KOE star,but found step up to NRL a giant chasm...and crucified his opportunities

His 1st game was solid, the game against the Titans ruined his confidence. I wouldn't be surprised if he becomes an ample 1st grader but I am glad WTs have chosen not to be the team that waits for that to happen.

Agree.
At best...if he recovers his confidence and all goes great.. he will be "competent"...but we need a bit more than that.

He needed his Snr half in those early games to take some pressure off him but he was basically thrown under a bus by Brooks being so poor

As Pauline says, "Please explian".

 

[JD Tiger]

The fact that WT hired Hastings AND Peachey blocks his pathway somewhat.Plus Douhi wants to play 6.
Club has showed its hand
Madden has had very limited opportunities in NRL and did OK....**but hasnt been a standout in KOE cup either**
Next...

he was voted Wests player of the year in a very strong side. Don't know what more he could have done.

...show something..anything...during one of his several opportunities in NRL to ensure we dont have to buy a Hastings and/or Peachey
We seem to have numerous players who just cant make the next step up...whereas Souths have 2 young 7s who get a chance and take it with both hands
Madden /Cini etc need to make more of their opportunities and maybe keep getting selected

Cini’s gone.

For exactly the same reason.KOE star,but found step up to NRL a giant chasm...and crucified his opportunities

His 1st game was solid, the game against the Titans ruined his confidence. I wouldn't be surprised if he becomes an ample 1st grader but I am glad WTs have chosen not to be the team that waits for that to happen.

Agree.
At best...if he recovers his confidence and all goes great.. he will be "competent"...but we need a bit more than that.

He needed his Snr half in those early games to take some pressure off him but he was basically thrown under a bus by Brooks being so poor

As Pauline says, "Please explian".

Perhaps they thought the player in focus being talked about here was Madden?

 

[TheDaBoss]

Tyrone may given the boot

Suck eggs TM

 

[momo_amp_medo]

May sacked by Panthers.

 

[Newtown]

May sacked by Panthers.

Will soon get a report from a journalist saying that he may get an offer from Wests Tigers.

 

[momo_amp_medo]

Would be a reasonable pickup on modest deal …. Can play backline utility role reasonably well.
Bit of a nutcase but has potential.

 

[cochise]

Would be a reasonable pickup on modest deal …. Can play backline utility role reasonably well.
Bit of a nutcase but has potential.

I coached him many years ago.

 

[barra]

Would be a reasonable pickup on modest deal …. Can play backline utility role reasonably well.
Bit of a nutcase but has potential.

I coached him many years ago.

Would you take him on again at WT?