Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[BAGNF05]

Have Parra signed Mahoney? I’d be offering up Lids for Papa

 

[tiger05premier]

Papalii is 23 and had a breakout year.
Most backrowers are at their peak during their mid-late 20s
He is the perfect player we should be after to partner Stefano in the forward pack.

I think we’d get him to play on the edge. Handy back up for the middle but I’d like to play him on a edge

Will be announced soon. The meeting was today and he's willing to come, happy with the offer and only wants to talk to family before he signs.

So you’re saying that we have signed Papali”I? Not calling you a liar mate and I’m sorry if it sounds like I am but what source have you heard?

Never doubt TB

Time to raise the bar TB

Who's next

 

[Nelson]

Herbie Farnworth or Reimis Smith look like the best centre options off contract in 2022.

 

[Eyeofthetiger 0]

Herbie Farnworth or Reimis Smith look like the best centre options off contract in 2022.

I’d take Herbie. Melb system makes Reimis look good. He was crap at the Dogs

 

[tigerman 0]

Any news re Hodgson?

 

[Glenji95]

Any news re Hodgson?

Still ongoing apparently we want an answer by next week

 

[Newtown]

You guys think we will lose both Garner and LL after next season? There’s no way he’s worth 700K and glad Tigers aren’t caving at best he’s easily 500K and not sure what’s happening with Garner I definitely see us losing one just wonder if we will lose both

I see more upside in Tuilagi and Blore, even Seyfarth. Happy to move off them.

Fair call bro I have to agree

I’d want us to also pick up another experienced head in the forwards too, Tamou’s last year.

Based on his form last season Tamou would be lucky to get a starting spot.

 

[hammertime]

Any news re Hodgson?

Still ongoing apparently we want an answer by next week

Fingers crossed. Having a brit like Hodgson in the team might be an appeal for Herbie to head here also.

 

[versa]

Let’s just hope they don’t play I Paps at prop. I would be keeping LL. Both edges would be lethal. I reckon a strike centre and a gun prop and we will be in the 8 finally.

 

[Glenji95]

Any news re Hodgson?

Still ongoing apparently we want an answer by next week

Fingers crossed. Having a brit like Hodgson in the team might be an appeal for Herbie to head here also.

That might be the factor

 

[Glenji95]

Let’s just hope they don’t play I Paps at prop. I would be keeping LL. Both edges would be lethal. I reckon a strike centre and a gun prop and we will be in the 8 finally.

He does want to stay but he’s not worth 700K like he wants if his heart is set on that price see ya later at best he’s worth 500K and that’s what we’re offering if he’s not happy with that see ya later

 

[TigerWest]

We are quietly gathering some reasonably decent players over the last couple of years, aren’t we?

Adam
Daine
Ken
Jackson
Oliver
Tuilagi
Blore
Stefano
Simpkins
Peachy

If we can stay fit, I think we will surprise a few of the fancies?

 

[Kelce68]

Herbie Farnworth for '23 now please fellas

I fully endorse this message.

 

[boonboon]

Herbie will be a dolphin in 2023

 

[TYGA]

Sheens was always known as the "recruiter" and has that magnetism to attract players. Credit to Warren McDonnell as well as I'm sure it is a team effort.

Madge also coached him in the NZ squad.

Irrelevant

Strange no mention of madge in Signing announcement?

Sheens confirmed signing was Madge’s idea in the herald.

 

[Champ]

Gee this is an important signing. 2nd row stocks on the up - adding Nikora would provide a massive transformation. Now to concentrate on a top quality centre should one become available.

Man, Papa and Nikora and a quality centre and we’re a solid Top 8

Where is the Nikora talk coming from?

@THE_POM mentioned it the other day. We are talking to him.

This might be unpopular, but I hope we dont sign Nikora (assuming we get Papalii). With Papa, and a collection of Blore, LL, Tuilagi I think our cap should be pointed at a centre (no idea who) and/or a strong prop.

Agree , Nikora is a grub. I love the tough players but you can play tough without being dirty.

 

[Guest]

I'll be the elephant in the room here - I wouldn't be going after Paulo - for the sort of money he will want I'd be putting those funds towards luring a top shelf halfback to replace Brooks.

 

[Champ]

You guys think we will lose both Garner and LL after next season? There’s no way he’s worth 700K and glad Tigers aren’t caving at best he’s easily 500K and not sure what’s happening with Garner I definitely see us losing one just wonder if we will lose both

I see more upside in Tuilagi and Blore, even Seyfarth. Happy to move off them.

Fair call bro I have to agree

I’d want us to also pick up another experienced head in the forwards too, Tamou’s last year.

Paulo would be perfect I reckon

If we cant get Paulo , I reckon Tapau would be a good short term option to show the young guys the way. Werent Manly showing him the door?

 

[yeahcaz]

I'll be the elephant in the room here - I wouldn't be going after Paulo - for the sort of money he will want I'd be putting those funds towards luring a top shelf halfback to replace Brooks.

If we’re targeting a high profile prop to partner Stef, it’s Welch or no one. Better off building from within with the young props coming through. Plus Twal and Stefano would be a great prop pairing

 

[Guest]

I'll be the elephant in the room here - I wouldn't be going after Paulo - for the sort of money he will want I'd be putting those funds towards luring a top shelf halfback to replace Brooks.

If we’re targeting a high profile prop to partner Stef, it’s Welch or no one. Better off building from within with the young props coming through. Plus Twal and Stefano would be a great prop pairing

Exactly right, we've got some top juniors coming through, a few of which will play KOE in 2022, and hopefully one or two are ready for FG in 2023. Fonua Pole is one player I'm really looking forward to seeing develop - he'll play Flegg in 2022 (came off the bench several times this year), but he's special, which is why the club probably wasn't too torn up over losing Mavoni. Pole could be a smoky in 2023 given he's training with the top squad now - just don't know how high his ceiling is.