Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Wearyfan22]

I don't think Fifita fits what Sheens is building.

Look at the players (reportedly) coming in- Klemmer, Bateman, Brown, Api & Papali'i.

All these guys are known for their effort on field.

Fifita is known for his remarkable athletic traits. Tigers desperately need a mental upgrade. There's already an abundance of physically talented youngsters coming through. The team needs some fight.

It's a fair point. I just think there is still a lack of strike and depth across the squad in general but particularly on the edges. Papalii and Bateman are a great start of you look at them for replacements for garner and Leilua.

However consideration has to be given to a player with the quality and potential game winning characteristic of fifita for fair priced contract, especially considering the impending salary cap increase. Fifita will win you more games than he will lose you if surrounded by quality and professionals.

 

[The Chad]

Kurt Falls has been mentioned a couple of times but I remember The Pom saying Pheonix Crossland was the target as the back-up #7

 

[TheDaBoss]

Unless we r throwing Zane Camero to the wolves and have him as the backup 7

 

[hsvjones]

By the sounds of it the Batemen signing is a long way off.
Wigan confirmed no formal approach yet and Bateman said he will wait until till after the WC.
Shame as was starting to get a little excited
Maybe the Klemmer deal can be done

 

[TigersFan101]

Like i said, going by your list of players we are short 3 big body props, we don't have Klemmer, Pole is still learning, Stefs form last year was going backwards, and the backups mmmmmmm

Even that pole is still learning, he was better than all our forwards in the games he played excluding offa
I hope he retains a spot in our 17 to start the year

 

[BrissieTiger67]

Was on the Dolphins fb page and their talking about hastings coming over. Their rumours are probably about as rock solid as ours but wouldnt be surprised if hastings looks for that no7 gig like others have said. Hope he stays.

 

[weststigerman]

Unless we r throwing Zane Camero to the wolves and have him as the backup 7

He's was below NSW Cup level last season, so I hope not.

 

[Glenji95]

By the sounds of it the Batemen signing is a long way off.
Wigan confirmed no formal approach yet and Bateman said he will wait until till after the WC.
Shame as was starting to get a little excited
Maybe the Klemmer deal can be done

At this stage he has to keep it quiet. Don’t forget Staines said he would be at Panthers next year only to then be announced coming to us. I reckon the deal is done but nothing will be announced until after the WC.

 

[Westsboi2019]

By the sounds of it the Batemen signing is a long way off.
Wigan confirmed no formal approach yet and Bateman said he will wait until till after the WC.
Shame as was starting to get a little excited
Maybe the Klemmer deal can be done

Same song and dance as when we were signing Gildart remember 😉

 

[Glenji95]

Was on the Dolphins fb page and their talking about hastings coming over. Their rumours are probably about as rock solid as ours but wouldnt be surprised if hastings looks for that no7 gig like others have said. Hope he stays.

He bought a house in The Shire not too long ago and he’s said his family is everything to him. Highly unlikely he’ll go Dolphins.

 

[Tiger Tarl]

Baseless Prediction:

Klemmer to be announced in the next week or so. Bateman after the WC. Bringing us to 29 players and leaving one space open for next year.

 

[tigerman 0]

Baseless Prediction:

Klemmer to be announced in the next week or so. Bateman after the WC. Bringing us to 29 players and leaving one space open for next year.

If Brooks goes that’s 28 hey?
Maybe a pommy? Maybe Nathan Brown?

 

[Glenji95]

Baseless Prediction:

Klemmer to be announced in the next week or so. Bateman after the WC. Bringing us to 29 players and leaving one space open for next year.

Don’t think Klemmer will be announced till after the WC but hope I’m wrong and hopefully you’re right.

 

[Glenji95]

If Brooks goes that’s 28 hey?
Maybe a pommy? Maybe Nathan Brown?

If we sign both and let Brooks go yeah we will be back to 28.

 

[hammertime]

I hope Sheens is being careful and we don't have both Brooks and Hastings leave with the squad we seem to be building. We need a decent organising half, got plenty of options at 6's.

 

[teddy23]

He bought a house in The Shire not too long ago and he’s said his family is everything to him. Highly unlikely he’ll go Dolphins.

Also has a new Sydney GF - think he'll stay local the only concern imo is Bulldogs

 

[bathursttiger1]

I still can't see where Jimmy Ngutlik fits in ? I know we had an aversion to speed ,Korobete ,Papenhausen ,Addo Carr . He's quick and very promising

Bye bye Nofa

 

[Coastie_Tiger]

Got to give shifty and Benji props about one thing they seemed to have plugged the leaks coming out of the joint. Most of the stuff coming out seems to be from journo's who get fed by player managers. Not great for us not having too many rumors to sift through but it is what it is.

 

[sleeve]

Square pegs in round holes, it never works. Hastings and AD are not halves. If Brooks goes we have no decent half. Either Sheens has someone in mind, or Api will end up playing half, after the first two losses.

 

[Camel2281]

Square pegs in round holes, it never works. Hastings and AD are not halves. If Brooks goes we have no decent half. Either Sheens has someone in mind, or Api will end up playing half after the first two losses.

Brooks ain't a half back either