Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Tim Sheens]

O.K I know this was done before , but with what we have signed for next year , would it be worth trying to resign matterson , I know all the crap which went on , but he was superb when here before , he is just what we need to balance the pack , the slimmmy eels won’t resign him and we could even get him for this year . I know he is and was a prick but u can’t deny he is a class backrower , and sometimes to have to swallow ur pride . Interested to hear everyone’s views , AND just remember it’s only a talking point so be kind lol 😝

Concussion concerns first and foremost. For mine he was certainly better playing at lock when at WT, but different coach and forwards situation here compared to Parra, along with game changes since, so who knows.

Pass anyway due to him being too much about Ryan at the expense of the team.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Did anyone notice towards the end of the year he came out and said he had no hard feelings towards our club or the coach. Reeked of a player who might be soon looking for a contract.

 

[KingRobbie]

With To’a signed that’s 29/30 spots filled.

30/30 if the rumours about Roberts joining the Top 30 are true.

 

[JC99]

With To’a signed that’s 29/30 spots filled.

30/30 if the rumours about Roberts joining the Top 30 are true.

The club website has been updated and Roberts has been included in the top 30, all spots currently filled up for the 2022 season

 

[jrtiger]

With To’a signed that’s 29/30 spots filled.

30/30 if the rumours about Roberts joining the Top 30 are true.

honestly hope that Roberts isn't spot 30. while we lack quality in the centres we've still got a stack of them and should be looking to fill the final spot with a lock, front rower or a third string hooker.

Talau
Gildart
Kepaoa
Tupou
To'a
Kei
Hoffman

not to mention Peachey and Doueihi can both play there as well. there's no need for another. sorry, Jimmy.

 

[KingRobbie]

With To’a signed that’s 29/30 spots filled.

30/30 if the rumours about Roberts joining the Top 30 are true.

honestly hope that Roberts isn't spot 30. while we lack quality in the centres we've still got a stack of them and should be looking to fill the final spot with a lock, front rower or a third string hooker.

Talau
Gildart
Kepaoa
Tupou
To'a
Kei
Hoffman

not to mention Peachey and Doueihi can both play there as well. there's no need for another. sorry, Jimmy.

@JC99 is right, club website has now been updated to include Roberts in the Top 30.

30/30 spots filled.

 

[jrtiger]

With To’a signed that’s 29/30 spots filled.

30/30 if the rumours about Roberts joining the Top 30 are true.

honestly hope that Roberts isn't spot 30. while we lack quality in the centres we've still got a stack of them and should be looking to fill the final spot with a lock, front rower or a third string hooker.

Talau
Gildart
Kepaoa
Tupou
To'a
Kei
Hoffman

not to mention Peachey and Doueihi can both play there as well. there's no need for another. sorry, Jimmy.

@JC99 is right, club website has now been updated to include Roberts in the Top 30.

30/30 spots filled.

yikes. that's a lot of centres. not one of them a proven consistent first grader either.

 

[426Tlgerland]

Reports on nrl rumours the Newcastle lad is effective immediately, good signing for a 21 year old and cover plenty spots if needed , we are building a strong young team for the further , Get Stef done and we looking very good

 

[kade7]

Would not be suprised to see luciano released over the next week

 

[tony soprano]

Stardord To'a is a good signing. Can cover the whole backline (best on the wing), only 21 years old and is fast and strong. Could become a real good first grader and if not, handy depth.

11 tries in 20 games isn't a bad record either. Be nice for this season, could really use a fullback and wing option

Close friends with AJ Kepoa - played together from under 10s onwards

Same manager I think.

 

[Roar_Power]

Would not be suprised to see luciano released over the next week

Why? Not unless NQ come back with a decent second row swap...

 

[hammertime]

We need to improve our centre stocks. Really hoping Gildart or Tupou show some promising signs early on.

We've actually already got a squad of 23 for next year too, with these guys unsigned or leaving.

Garner
Hoffman
Kei
Leilua
Madden
Mikaele
Roberts
Talau
Tamou
Tuilagi

Will be interesting who is culled from that lot. Some obvious ones with Tamou, Roberts and LL leaving, but I could see a potential extension for any others on there this year. They'll be playing for it.

 

[Roar_Power]

We need to improve our centre stocks. Really hoping Gildart or Tupou show some promising signs early on.

We've actually already got a squad of 23 for next year too, with these guys unsigned or leaving.

Garner
Hoffman
Kei
Leilua
Madden
Mikaele
Roberts
Talau
Tamou
Tuilagi

Will be interesting who is culled from that lot. Some obvious ones with Tamou, Roberts and LL leaving, but I could see a potential extension for any others on there this year. They'll be playing for it.

I think Mikaele will end up at the Dolphins and if we buy a strong 2nd rower, Garner will be gone. Personally don't think Madden, Hoffman or Kei will be retained. Tuilagi needs a decent year in 2022 but plenty of potential. Talau seems to fit in no mans land - and coming back from a ACL, not sure where his best position is.

 

[AdelaideTiger]

Cowboys giving JT a formal warning over his hesitancy to get vaxxed. They would be very very keen to rip that contract up. One of the best players in the game during his prime but I don't know if he's a $1m player rn, and he certainly won't be in 5 years time...

 

[JC99]

We need to improve our centre stocks. Really hoping Gildart or Tupou show some promising signs early on.

We've actually already got a squad of 23 for next year too, with these guys unsigned or leaving.

Garner
Hoffman
Kei
Leilua
Madden
Mikaele
Roberts
Talau
Tamou
Tuilagi

Will be interesting who is culled from that lot. Some obvious ones with Tamou, Roberts and LL leaving, but I could see a potential extension for any others on there this year. They'll be playing for it.

I think Mikaele will end up at the Dolphins and if we buy a strong 2nd rower, Garner will be gone. Personally don't think Madden, Hoffman or Kei will be retained. Tuilagi needs a decent year in 2022 but plenty of potential. Talau seems to fit in no mans land - and coming back from a ACL, not sure where his best position is.

Talau is definitely a centre, albeit one that needs to work on his game. Bloke knows how to score a try though.

 

[Demps]

We get rid of Hartigan and we start making moves.

What a surprise.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

We get rid of Hartigan and we start making moves.

What a surprise.

Addition of Sheens. He has far more appeal than Hartigan and Maguire.

On Marathon Stadium, poster reporting that Luki will be released from Nth Qld if LL is released to them. It is just a posting but it is worth mentioning.

 

[Chicken_Faced_Killa]

We get rid of Hartigan and we start making moves.

What a surprise.

Addition of Sheens. He has far more appeal than Hartigan and Maguire.

On Marathon Stadium, poster reporting that Luki will be released from Nth Qld if LL is released to them. It is just a posting but it is worth mentioning.

Why would we release him though when we still need some experienced back rowers? We’d need to pick up a handy replacement.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

We get rid of Hartigan and we start making moves.

What a surprise.

Addition of Sheens. He has far more appeal than Hartigan and Maguire.

On Marathon Stadium, poster reporting that Luki will be released from Nth Qld if LL is released to them. It is just a posting but it is worth mentioning.

Why would we release him though when we still need some experienced back rowers? We’d need to pick up a handy replacement.

This is on the Knights' forum and like us they only care about their club. I would have thought if we sign Nanai, Nth Qld would release him for LL.

 

[kade7]

I think the tigers will look to keep a roster spot open
That's why I suggested that luciano might get released