Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Odessa]

That's a good point. If you take the absolute highest value of contracts cited in the media, that are almost certainly wrong, Brooks and Doueihi are on a combined $1.5m. There's no way Hastings is on $500k. If I had to guess I'd suggest the three of them combined are on something like $1.6m.

Maybe at other clubs yes but this is the Tigers and it could be more

 

[Nelson]

That maths means Hastings is on $100k???
None of us know what theyre actually being paid,but I can tell you that Hastings..Man of Steel..aint getting paid $100k!!!
Maybe he's actually paying WTs for the privilege of proudly wearing our jersey?

No it doesn't. I think you can take it that he does not think that Brooks and Doueihi are on the highest figures claimed anywhere in the media (~$1.5 million combined), but are on more like $1.25-$1.3 million combined, with Hasting on $300-$350K.

 

[Speed2burn]

That maths means Hastings is on $100k???
None of us know what theyre actually being paid,but I can tell you that Hastings..Man of Steel..aint getting paid $100k!!!
Maybe he's actually paying WTs for the privilege of proudly wearing our jersey?

Think the figures reported for Hastings at the time of signing were between 300-400k

 

[balmain boy]

That's a good point. If you take the absolute highest value of contracts cited in the media, that are almost certainly wrong, Brooks and Doueihi are on a combined $1.5m. There's no way Hastings is on $500k. If I had to guess I'd suggest the three of them combined are on something like $1.6m.

It's pretty well documented that Brooks is on 850k and Doueihi is in roughly on 550k. It may be 30k give or take.

Hastings on say 350k. And that's all roughly market rates, but that doesn't mean they're performing to their value

 

[Cobarcats]

No it doesn't. I think you can take it that he does not think that Brooks and Doueihi are on the highest figures claimed anywhere in the media (~$1.5 million combined), but are on more like $1.25-$1.3 million combined, with Hasting on $300-$350K.

Brooks 850k AD 625K and newspaper article in uk which name escapes me but I'll try and find it said Jackson is on 350k

 

[sparci]

thats a complete farce if 850k is true

 

[Kearnsy]

I'm probably

Everything you've mentioned he does is the traditional play of the skilled lock forward who at a pinch can fill in at 6. The demise of this type of creative forward is due to the bash and barge merchant coaches sticking a prop at lock. Many would not remember Rocky Laurie, Malcolm Reilly or this guy below. Warning this may bring a tear to the eye of the Maggies' fans. Langmack was a very smart lock forward. I wish his style of lock was playing today.

Some great memories there. Andrew Leeds was such quality at the back. He was my favourite player growing up

 

[TheDaBoss]

Announcing Nikora today would be a nice present 🤑🤑

 

[swag_tiger]

Announcing Nikora today would be a nice present 🤑🤑

Are you alluding to it or just hopeful about it. Personally I don't think we will hear anything for a while.

 

[TheDaBoss]

Are you alluding to it or just hopeful about it. Personally I don't think we will hear anything for a while.

Nah jst hopefull

 

[Tigers_Wests]

Nah jst hopefull

Every time I see a post on social media starting with "Wests Tigers are pleased to announce.." my hopes rise. It is usually shut down quickly with it being a new sponsor on board or something. Haha Let's hope today is different!

 

[Tigerwould]

I think centre or ball playing lock type role for AD in our team 2023

Personally I’d have AD as a Centre, Goal Kicker & Captain. Also as cover for the halves. In the pre season he wasn’t wearing a knee brace and there was a picture of him kicking. I think the club is being carefully with his recovery because they see his long term value.

 

[TigerLouis]

If Hastings Brooks, Gildart & Roberts are playing well & winning Douiehi should come back on the bench as our utility.

 

[Camel2281]

That's at

thats a complete farce if 850k is true

That's at the low end of his reported Salary, most reports have him on $900-$950k

 

[Nelson]

If Hastings Brooks, Gildart & Roberts are playing well & winning Douiehi should come back on the bench as our utility.

Well there’s a 0% chance Roberts will play well. Hopefully they give someone else a run at centre.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Well there’s a 0% chance Roberts will play well. Hopefully they give someone else a run at centre.

Well unless he actually gets the ball then we will never know.

Hastings gave him early ball a few times in the trial and he looked sharp, effective, speed & strength was positive. Up against the starting center/wing/5/8th combo for the Roosters.

Let's hope he gets early ball 1st few games and we see what he is made of.

 

[tony soprano]

Well there’s a 0% chance Roberts will play well. Hopefully they give someone else a run at centre.

Boooo

He played well at the trial.

 

[LeichhardtTiger]

Boooo

He played well at the trial.

His run to the line with 4 players on him, only to be denied by a bad camera angle when it was pretty clear that the ball must have grazed the grass, was pretty good for a 1st hit out. But getting the ball in space is the key to unleashing the Jet's afterburners. We have been missing that ball distribution for some time.

 

[tony soprano]

His run to the line with 4 players on him, only to be denied by a bad camera angle when it was pretty clear that the ball must have grazed the grass, was pretty good for a 1st hit out. But getting the ball in space is the key to unleashing the Jet's afterburners. We have been missing that ball distribution for some time.

Correct his been playing injured too, hopefully stays injury free and should have a big year.

 

[balmain boy]

That's at

That's at the low end of his reported Salary, most reports have him on $900-$950k

That was his salary when we re-signed him after winning Dally M halfback. His newer contract is a bit lower, representing his failure to maintain his form. He's still overpaid though.