Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Alex Seyfarth's #1 Fan]

Tapine is one of Canberra’s best players, I can’t imagine they’re moving him on.

That said, I hope it’s true.

Joseph Tapine is a madman. One of those guys with X factor who can do something dumb, then do something brilliant to win you a game off his own back. You want those types of player in your team. Has the odd stinker in him, but he is generally a consistently good player.

 

[BAGNF05]

Maybe Ricky wants Liddle in a swap deal,as I do recall The Pom has mentioned recently that Liddle is free to look elsewhere, im sure he still has another year with us.

Raiders little hooker goes better than Liddle

 

[TieDye]

Raiders little hooker goes better than Liddle

You see his pass that cost them the game?

 

[BAGNF05]

You see his pass that cost them the game?

Our bloke has made plenty of blunders too

 

[Lee's fedora]

Liddle been linked to ESL side Leigh Centurions before apart from Canberra no other clubs have reached out about his services. Parra said thanks but no thanks

 

[Needaname]

This Raiders fire sale is interesting.
Just checked zero tackle for off contract lists. Has it been mentioned that Jack Wighton has an option in his favour for the following two years so as of now he is effectively off contract.
Pretty much exactly the same contract as Newcastle and Kayln Ponga were harassed for how has this escaped the media?

 

[Lee's fedora]

This Raiders fire sale is interesting.
Just checked zero tackle for off contract lists. Has it been mentioned that Jack Wighton has an option in his favour for the following two years so as of now he is effectively off contract.
Pretty much exactly the same contract as Newcastle and Kayln Ponga were harassed for how has this escaped the media?

Wighton has rejected his option and will be testing the market this year. He did it in the off season

 

[BAGNF05]

Wighton has rejected his option and will be testing the market this year

Are his fullback days over?

1 Wighton
6 Brooks
7 Hastings
9 Api
14 Laurie

 

[Needaname]

Wighton has rejected his option and will be testing the market this year. He did it in the off season

Is this a recent development? I’m surprised the media haven’t spoken about it. Could be the perfect replacement player for Munster at Melbourne.

 

[Lee's fedora]

Is this a recent development? I’m surprised the media haven’t spoken about it. Could be the perfect replacement player for Munster at Melbourne.

Nah it happened pretty early on media covered it for awhile then moved on to Api

 

[Needaname]

Nah it happened pretty early on media covered it for awhile then moved on to Api

Ok, surprised he isn’t spoken about as a dolphins option. Former Dally M winner, would be an attraction as a marquee for 23.

 

[Lee's fedora]

Ok, surprised he isn’t spoken about as a dolphins option. Former Dally M winner, would be an attraction as a marquee for 23.

I honestly think they have forgotten

 

[Alex Seyfarth's #1 Fan]

Ok, surprised he isn’t spoken about as a dolphins option. Former Dally M winner, would be an attraction as a marquee for 23.

I would love to see Wighton under Bennett. I reckon he could get the best out of him.

 

[Needaname]

I honestly think they have forgotten

Fair enough,
Dare I say it, it would also open up a spot for Brooks to change clubs.
Alongside Foggerty as a controlling half he would possibly be a good addition for them.

 

[Tigersmurf]

I cannot believe that we are looking for improved recruitment yet in the last 4 pages I have seen names tossed up like Jesse Arthurs, Morgan Harper and Jack Wighton.

How about we not recruit from struggling sides and focus on the rated juniors from Penrith, Storm and Roosters that cannot get a gig due to the volume of talent these clubs have.

I have a lot or time for Tapine and believe Aitken has merit too - but again if true we are recruiting from teams already struggling.

 

[Speed2burn]

Tapine is one of Canberra’s best players, I can’t imagine they’re moving him on.

That said, I hope it’s true.

Gone stale at the raiders

Needs a change of scenery and the Wests Tigers juggernaut can provide that

 

[Speed2burn]

Are his fullback days over?

1 Wighton
6 Brooks
7 Hastings
9 Api
14 Laurie

Big body at fullback would be nice

I reckon the club is still wait and see on Laurie … his Parra and Souffs form is what we expect each week

 

[tigerap]

I cannot believe that we are looking for improved recruitment yet in the last 4 pages I have seen names tossed up like Jesse Arthurs, Morgan Harper and Jack Wighton.

How about we not recruit from struggling sides and focus on the rated juniors from Penrith, Storm and Roosters that cannot get a gig due to the volume of talent these clubs have.

I have a lot or time for Tapine and believe Aitken has merit too - but again if true we are recruiting from teams already struggling.

That’s cause we fans are desperate for a signing..

 

[teddy23]

Pretty sure he is off contract this year, very little talk of where his future lies from the media, so maybe no suitors. l would offer him a 2 year deal with the second year a mutual option to see if he can tow the line this time.

Dolphins after him

Info I’m getting is he may retire tho…..

 

[CCTW]

Don't get your hopes up on Tapine... Not sure where that info is from but he is one player Canberra are not willing to unload at this stage. He is free to negotiate from November 1 though.

Matterson will not be back at the Tigers. He does not have many suitors in the NRL - for good reason.

Few have already mentioned but Aitken has popped up in the last few days and is looking likely as a second row/centre option. Jackson Topine and Matt Doorey have also been discussed. Topine could be a mid season acquisition and has been performing very well in reserve grade and has always had big raps. Doorey is a good friend of Stefano and Talau who would add to the back row stocks for next season.

Outside of the Tigers, Reece Walsh will be at the Dolphins next season. Dolphins also after Munster (no surprise there).

Farnworth is between Brisbane and Dolphins as he wants to stay in Brisbane. Cobbo looking like he will stay at Broncos.

Dogs have been enquiring about CNK who has been made available by his manager. Dont be surprised if Jarrod Croker retires at the end of this year and takes up a position within the Canberra club.