Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion
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AdelaideTiger
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Not excited about this at all. Won't play origin again, but he will still be asking for an 'origin' players salary.
He's a flat track bully and very clearly makes poor decisions under pressure.
This type of signing has been made by the Tigers plenty of times, but struggling to remember a time when it has paid off.
If we are going to pay 'origin' wages, Olakau'atu would be my choice.
edit; IP has been one of the most consistent performers in the entire league this year, exactly what the team needs, consistency.
Leichardt61
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Trouble is Olakau'atu is locked in with manly because they're not blind. As is Schuster and Keaon Kolamatangi at the Rabbits. Talakai would be an improvement on our roster and with whats available one of the best prospects to fix our backrower shortage.
Edit; short of Angus Crichton becoming available.
tony soprano
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Tuivasa-Sheck name got mentioned in the media but on track for an all black debut next year.
diedpretty
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You would think with our season over he would get a run to see how he goes. Our halves for next year are far from settled so throwing another one in to the mix couldn't hurt. I really don't think he should be our long term No 1.
GNR4LIFE
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Who says our halves are far from settled? The club hasn’t said anything in that regard.
Chicken_Faced_Killa
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They don’t need to say anything. They have shuffled them around the last few weeks. That should tell you there aren’t settled on a plan.
Thanks ap
It’s pure Sheenius.......a Centre who may play back row!!!
GNR4LIFE
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I feel like Talakai is living off one game where he obliterated Morgan Harper. Hasn’t done much since.
tigertragic
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If we are relying on Blore and Pap + younsters for 2nd row next year, I’d consider Davey from manly. No world beater but solid forward that performs at a consistent level
Leichardt61
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Wasn't he a backrower first then transitioned to centre? Wouldn't bet the farm on it but I'm fairly sure.
851
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Yes he was, but Freddy played him as a middle forward in origin and that was an epic fail
pawsandclaws1
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No JAC and Jack Wighton were questionable non-selections.
AdelaideTiger
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Luke Garner is such an astute pick up by the panthers, he does a lot of what Kikau does, and saves them so much money. He will thrive in their system, going to score a bucket of tries next year.
Leichardt61
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True, but origin (especially game 3 this year) is a completely different beast. QLD's forwards were also well on top when he got thrown in. Imo Talakai would be well worth a look in.
Leichardt61
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If he can put on a bit more size as well, which he's struggled with, he'll become a major worry for oppositions.
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Actually got his debut saturday just gone. Not going anywhere until the end of 2023 at the earliest.
Tiger Tarl
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Maybe you can put in a good word for us, get him over here. 😉
Mighty_Tiger
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The kid is one heck of a talent, I wouldn't hesitate going all in for him right now as our fullback.
His frame, speed, awareness, hunger & ball play ability are awesome but his instincts for his age are off the chart. His style is very aligned to Turbo at the same age.
