Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Harvey]

Jeez we need some edge back rowers

 

[Merlot]

Who is playing second row if Blore plays middle and Papali’i backflips? All our other second rowers are leaving.

Papali;i will not back flip.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

There are some in the club sh*t scared he goes elsewhere and shines big time

It would be an indictment on the club if he did. Not surprised they have cold feet.

 

[TurnStyle]

Joe O is not worth more than 500 max

Completely disagree.

 

[balmain boy]

Joe O had already taken up his player option..?

And on current form you certainly wouldn't be offering any of Laurie, Brooks, Or Hastings a new contract. All three have been playing poorly this season, none deserve an upgrade

 

[TurnStyle]

It would be an indictment on the club if he did. Not surprised they have cold feet.

An indictment? Hardly.

He has been in first grade for 9 years. The club has tried everything and simply not been able to make him become the player everyone hoped. By a mile.

I think any reasonable person would think the club well and truly gave him enough time and chances.

Furthermore, he is the highest paid player. He is taking up too much cap space and is frankly a liability.

It's not about whether he does well or not at another club in some need to feel vindicated; it's about the fact that at this one it just didn't work out.

 

[Tigers_Wests]

The Tigers are understood to be keen on Siosifa Talakai.

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/s...s/news-story/197674b62382c10789a2dfdecc1616f1

Hopefully someone might be able to post the article. Interesting to see whether we see him as a centre or backrower if true. Would need a speedy winger outside of him if he was in the centres. Kenny and him would be the slowest combo, and him and Nof wouldn't be too much better.

 

[Tigers_Wests]

I got the impression the club is holding making their "Brooks long term verdict" until after the season...The plan is he stays in the #7 for the remainder of the season. There are some in the club sh*t scared he goes elsewhere and shines big time...And its not true he is on $1.3m next year...not even $1m.

Whether he shines elsewhere or not shouldn't be the clubs concern. Let the telegraph or whoever add it to their list of Top 200 players the Tigers let go. Not important.

The only question to ask should be:
Is he the half that can bring the Tigers back into the finals and to win a comp? In my opinion, No. However, hearing Sheens comments, he might think yes.

Big decisions ahead.

 

[Demps]

Whether he shines elsewhere or not shouldn't be the clubs concern. Let the telegraph or whoever add it to their list of Top 200 players the Tigers let go. Not important.

The only question to ask should be:
Is he the half that can bring the Tigers back into the finals and to win a comp? In my opinion, No. However, hearing Sheens comments, he might think yes.

Big decisions ahead.

What an outstanding post.

 

[Chipofftheoldblock]

The Tigers are understood to be keen on Siosifa Talakai.

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/s...s/news-story/197674b62382c10789a2dfdecc1616f1

That would be amazing but do not think that will happen. You cannot buy your way out of a pit.
We will need to work within. Winning games though changes everything plus playing like you care.

 

[Buttface]

The Tigers are understood to be keen on Siosifa Talakai.

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/s...s/news-story/197674b62382c10789a2dfdecc1616f1

Can you post it please.

 

[finnzo]

I’d be signing joe up for another 3 years he’s shown great leader ship and he is in the form of his career

 

[Long Term Fan]

Now Coaching has been decided for next 5 years lets open the purse strings and buy some quality to be competitive next season.

I am sure their are players like Rueben for Manly who would like to be paid better money and play full back week in week out.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

That would be amazing but do not think that will happen. You cannot buy your way out of a pit.
We will need to work within. Winning games though changes everything plus playing like you care.

Connor Tracey would be a great buy. He's an NRL player.

 

[The SHADOW]

Jarvo69 is available

 

[diedpretty]

For the life of me, I can’t understand it.
It’s actually not fair on brooks himself. Unfortunately he isn’t first grade material. Also it’s like no body can see that he doesn’t have a kicking game. He doesn’t have the feel for the moment.
If he is to succeed it’s away from here.
The pressure has affected him for years and he won’t get it anywhere else as it’s a fresh start.
The Tigers also need a fresh start.
If brooks is in the team next year. There will be plenty of tigers fans that won’t watch our games anymore. If we don’t change……the club will get kicked out of the NRL eventually.

Why would the NRL kick us out. They didn't kick out Newcastle or Canterbury with their multiple spoons. Neither of those sides has shown much improvement since.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Why would the NRL kick us out. They didn't kick out Newcastle or Canterbury with their multiple spoons. Neither of those sides has shown much improvement since.

It’s just stupid hyperbole, stated by a supporter, a tad too emotional for rational thought.

 

[TigerGene]

1) Kade Dykes is not on the clubs radar….
2) Club recognises the need for speed in our backline….Charlie Stains’s manager offering him to the club, but they want too much money. Club not willing to pay asking price.
3) Club is expecting IP to honor his contract, Parra is behind the media circus questioning whether he is coming or not.
4) Junior Tupou is highly regarded by the club…but he is quiet as a mouse, which is why they are playing him at FB in KOE cup to get him used to talking and organising the backline.
5) Blore could end up being a middle forward next year to suit our “attacking style” which the coaches want to bring back.
6) club wants Douehi to develop to be another Jack Wighton #6
7) Joe O….still in negotiations, club want him to sign on for next yearmoney could be an issue.

I thought Joe has already taken an option he had for next year??

 

[tigre]

Hopefully someone might be able to post the article. Interesting to see whether we see him as a centre or backrower if true. Would need a speedy winger outside of him if he was in the centres. Kenny and him would be the slowest combo, and him and Nof wouldn't be too much better.

That's all there is in the article about Talakai and WT