Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[TigerWest]

@Jedi_Tiger i don’t deny the clubs made dumb decisions and I understand everyone’s got different views that’s fine but there’s a difference between expressing your view and just being outright negative but the way @GNR4LIFE and @avocadoontoast talk about us they talk like we will never play finals footy again which we all know that won’t happen we will play again its just those 2 are more outright negative than from what I’ve seen I’ve been reading the forum for a while before deciding to contribute and IMO those 2 are more negative than anyone else I’ve seen that’s all

I enjoy their comments Glen. Both offer views which are not universally popular but realistically reflect the situation in which WTs finds itself. We've had 3 years of disappointment so I can well understand posters wanting to express their views.

3 years? That's generous.

He’s just hung up our coach, that’s all.

 

[earl]

To me it is just another example of irresponsible reporting by news-limited-intelligence , their rhetoric regarding Bj before during and after his signing was awful to say the least, now they treat him like a holocaust survivor. The Agenda is clear, people love to "click" on negative WT articles on line, they rate exceedingly well, the NRL public love a WT "debacle story".

Woe is us. Win and it all goes away.

I disagree. The dogs won two games all season, and got the spoon. I don't see them get anywhere near the negative press that we do.

Because they had a coach in his first year, a young squad that wasn't meant to compete and have signed marquee players for next year.

Meanwhile we had a coach deliver us our third straight losing season, progressively getting worse each year. Our 3 most senior players were diabolical and didn't play like first graders (Mbye, Brooks, Tamou) and we've signed 2 players for next year.

The Dogs have shown a commitment to getting better, we've shown a commitment to doing nothing and getting worse in the process.


The only thing the dogs have shown is a capacity to throw massive overs at players just like they did for 2021.It did not work for 2021 why are you so certain it works for 2022?

We don't know that though. The dogs paying overs is just speculation on the forum.

It looks and sounds dodgy though. It also doesn't matter if they don't get caught. You think the Roosters haven't rorted the cap for years. The Storm haven't done it. We need some special sponsors on the side.

 

[avocadoontoast]

To me it is just another example of irresponsible reporting by news-limited-intelligence , their rhetoric regarding Bj before during and after his signing was awful to say the least, now they treat him like a holocaust survivor. The Agenda is clear, people love to "click" on negative WT articles on line, they rate exceedingly well, the NRL public love a WT "debacle story".

Woe is us. Win and it all goes away.

I disagree. The dogs won two games all season, and got the spoon. I don't see them get anywhere near the negative press that we do.

Because they had a coach in his first year, a young squad that wasn't meant to compete and have signed marquee players for next year.

Meanwhile we had a coach deliver us our third straight losing season, progressively getting worse each year. Our 3 most senior players were diabolical and didn't play like first graders (Mbye, Brooks, Tamou) and we've signed 2 players for next year.

The Dogs have shown a commitment to getting better, we've shown a commitment to doing nothing and getting worse in the process.


The only thing the dogs have shown is a capacity to throw massive overs at players just like they did for 2021.It did not work for 2021 why are you so certain it works for 2022?

We don't know that though. The dogs paying overs is just speculation on the forum.

It looks and sounds dodgy though. It also doesn't matter if they don't get caught. You think the Roosters haven't rorted the cap for years. The Storm haven't done it. We need some special sponsors on the side.

I'm not sure Earl, they've signed some pretty good players. Whatever they're doing I wish we could do the same.

 

[TigerWest]

Dogs after Mahoney now.

I wonder if we're going to sign anyone ever again.

The dog's always seem to have room in their cap for any marque players on the market

We do to ...just player managers laugh hysterically at us ..or try and use us to bump their $$$$$$$'s up ......

Source?

 

[Champ]

It’s an exaggeration mate. Didn’t think I needed to make that clear. No one can say that for sure. The bigger story here is someone who joined the forum an hour ago, telling others what opinions are acceptable and telling them to go support another club.

I agree with you in relation to the bigger story. It also is a pessimistic time as a Tigers supporter.

Personally though I'm looking forward to Hastings coming into the team and giving us a play maker who we can rely on. I could be wrong and I'll turn on him if he is terrible but I think he is going to be a big step up from Brooks.

As Ive said before , Brooks cant manage the game , just not in his skill set & never will be. With Hastings managing the game , & allowing Brooks to play a running 5/8 role i think the Tigs will fire. Brooks has the skills but playing tight doesnt work for him. Hastings will will bring the best out in him.

 

[earl]

To me it is just another example of irresponsible reporting by news-limited-intelligence , their rhetoric regarding Bj before during and after his signing was awful to say the least, now they treat him like a holocaust survivor. The Agenda is clear, people love to "click" on negative WT articles on line, they rate exceedingly well, the NRL public love a WT "debacle story".

Woe is us. Win and it all goes away.

I disagree. The dogs won two games all season, and got the spoon. I don't see them get anywhere near the negative press that we do.

Because they had a coach in his first year, a young squad that wasn't meant to compete and have signed marquee players for next year.

Meanwhile we had a coach deliver us our third straight losing season, progressively getting worse each year. Our 3 most senior players were diabolical and didn't play like first graders (Mbye, Brooks, Tamou) and we've signed 2 players for next year.

The Dogs have shown a commitment to getting better, we've shown a commitment to doing nothing and getting worse in the process.


The only thing the dogs have shown is a capacity to throw massive overs at players just like they did for 2021.It did not work for 2021 why are you so certain it works for 2022?

We don't know that they've paid overs, and even if they have, I'd be happy to pay overs for great talents like Addo-Carr and Burton. Better than having a squad of budget players that's 2m under the cap and plodding along.

We need a bunch of quality signings like the Dogs have gotten or a bunch of gun juniors coming through. I don't see either atm.

Hastings is our marquee recruit. He is a poor mans marquee recruit. We've had Stef, AD and Laurie over the last couple of years. We need like 3 of those each season at least. The season doesn't kick off until March next year though. I'm hopeful Hastings is at that level. Maybe we will get another player or two. Gildart may even kill it. We might outperform next year.

I get the negativity because it doesn't look good. At the same time I remember in 05 being told we were going to get the spoon.

 

[TSupps05]

Hodgson looking likely

 

[Eyeofthetiger 0]

https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/www.couriermail.com.au/questnews/sport/26-seq-junior-stars-going-the-other-way-to-sydney-nrl-clubs-like-the-roosters-bulldogs-and-wests-tigers/news-story/f70fd2363af84ed341dcd74879d1f9e1%3famp

Looks like we have recruited well from QLD with the focus on pathways

 

[JD Tiger]

https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/www.couriermail.com.au/questnews/sport/26-seq-junior-stars-going-the-other-way-to-sydney-nrl-clubs-like-the-roosters-bulldogs-and-wests-tigers/news-story/f70fd2363af84ed341dcd74879d1f9e1%3famp

Looks like we have recruited well from QLD with the focus on pathways

Thanks for the post, but the link is stuck behind a paywall.

 

[Newtown]

It’s an exaggeration mate. Didn’t think I needed to make that clear. No one can say that for sure. The bigger story here is someone who joined the forum an hour ago, telling others what opinions are acceptable and telling them to go support another club.

I agree with you in relation to the bigger story. It also is a pessimistic time as a Tigers supporter.

Personally though I'm looking forward to Hastings coming into the team and giving us a play maker who we can rely on. I could be wrong and I'll turn on him if he is terrible but I think he is going to be a big step up from Brooks.

As Ive said before , Brooks cant manage the game , just not in his skill set & never will be. With Hastings managing the game , & allowing Brooks to play a running 5/8 role i think the Tigs will fire. Brooks has the skills but playing tight doesnt work for him. Hastings will will bring the best out in him.

Couldn't agree any more. Our halves will the forum naysayers something to really think about. I am also inclined to believe that are 2 or more good signings on their way.

 

[Eyeofthetiger 0]

https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/www.couriermail.com.au/questnews/sport/26-seq-junior-stars-going-the-other-way-to-sydney-nrl-clubs-like-the-roosters-bulldogs-and-wests-tigers/news-story/f70fd2363af84ed341dcd74879d1f9e1%3famp

Looks like we have recruited well from QLD with the focus on pathways

Thanks for the post, but the link is stuck behind a paywall.

Sorry mate, I don’t have access, otherwise I would have posted the full article

 

[WT2K]

https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/www.couriermail.com.au/questnews/sport/26-seq-junior-stars-going-the-other-way-to-sydney-nrl-clubs-like-the-roosters-bulldogs-and-wests-tigers/news-story/f70fd2363af84ed341dcd74879d1f9e1%3famp

Looks like we have recruited well from QLD with the focus on pathways

The Wests Tigers have six of the best – Queensland schoolboys merit prop Herman Tofaeono (Keebra Park SHS), 2021 joint Justin Hodges medallist Chris Faatugu (Marsden SHS), outstanding Wavell No. 13 Junior Taungatua (Wavell SHS), middle forward Mou Taumaletila (Marsden SHS) and utility Kienan Tempest (Marsden SHS) who is a David Stagg clone.

Throw in brilliant Kirwan SHS outside back talent Dudley Dotoi from Far North Queensland and you have a bag full of good kids headed to the Wests Tigers.

 

[JD Tiger]

https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/www.couriermail.com.au/questnews/sport/26-seq-junior-stars-going-the-other-way-to-sydney-nrl-clubs-like-the-roosters-bulldogs-and-wests-tigers/news-story/f70fd2363af84ed341dcd74879d1f9e1%3famp

Looks like we have recruited well from QLD with the focus on pathways

Thanks for the post, but the link is stuck behind a paywall.

Sorry mate, I don’t have access, otherwise I would have posted the full article

I've heard people say to open links like this in incognito browsers, but that still hit the paywall for me when I tried it Chrome.

Anyone know how to view the article skipping the paywall?

 

[ConePuncher]

Hodgson looking likely

Can you elaborate?

 

[Eyeofthetiger 0]

https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/www.couriermail.com.au/questnews/sport/26-seq-junior-stars-going-the-other-way-to-sydney-nrl-clubs-like-the-roosters-bulldogs-and-wests-tigers/news-story/f70fd2363af84ed341dcd74879d1f9e1%3famp

Looks like we have recruited well from QLD with the focus on pathways

The Wests Tigers have six of the best – Queensland schoolboys merit prop Herman Tofaeono (Keebra Park SHS), 2021 joint Justin Hodges medallist Chris Faatugu (Marsden SHS), outstanding Wavell No. 13 Junior Taungatua (Wavell SHS), middle forward Mou Taumaletila (Marsden SHS) and utility Kienan Tempest (Marsden SHS) who is a David Stagg clone.

Throw in brilliant Kirwan SHS outside back talent Dudley Dotoi from Far North Queensland and you have a bag full of good kids headed to the Wests Tigers.

This is where we have recruited well - in juniors. I believe within the next 3 years, we will become a consistent top 4 club because we are building the club the right way.

 

[TSupps05]

Hodgson looking likely

Can you elaborate?

I'm hearing that it is close to getting done for next year

 

[JD Tiger]

https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/www.couriermail.com.au/questnews/sport/26-seq-junior-stars-going-the-other-way-to-sydney-nrl-clubs-like-the-roosters-bulldogs-and-wests-tigers/news-story/f70fd2363af84ed341dcd74879d1f9e1%3famp

Looks like we have recruited well from QLD with the focus on pathways

The Wests Tigers have six of the best – Queensland schoolboys merit prop Herman Tofaeono (Keebra Park SHS), 2021 joint Justin Hodges medallist Chris Faatugu (Marsden SHS), outstanding Wavell No. 13 Junior Taungatua (Wavell SHS), middle forward Mou Taumaletila (Marsden SHS) and utility Kienan Tempest (Marsden SHS) who is a David Stagg clone.

Throw in brilliant Kirwan SHS outside back talent Dudley Dotoi from Far North Queensland and you have a bag full of good kids headed to the Wests Tigers.

This is where we have recruited well - in juniors. I believe within the next 3 years, we will become a consistent top 4 club because we are building the club the right way.

Yeah but the danger lies in being able to retain them when they hit First Grade. I think we need to be doing at least average (7th to 9th) in First grade when they hit otherwise the chances of losing them is increased to probably.

 

[TigerTownSFS]

https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/www.couriermail.com.au/questnews/sport/26-seq-junior-stars-going-the-other-way-to-sydney-nrl-clubs-like-the-roosters-bulldogs-and-wests-tigers/news-story/f70fd2363af84ed341dcd74879d1f9e1%3famp

Looks like we have recruited well from QLD with the focus on pathways

I wonder if this is Hartigans brothers work? Ie this is the last crop

 

[BAGNF05]

Hodgson looking likely

Can you elaborate?

I'm hearing that it is close to getting done for next year

Thanks. Hope your oil is good!

 

[WT2K]

The Wests Tigers have requested to meet Papali’i and are willing to pay $600,000 a year to lure him from Parramatta after a breakout first season. (SMH)