Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion
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This absolutely heartbreaking if true
Jackson Hastings is exactly the type Man / Player that we need at the Wests Tigers.
Never Stops - This will be another fail
Jackson Hastings is exactly the type Man / Player that we need at the Wests Tigers.
Never Stops - This will be another fail
Batmans Parents
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Absolute disgrace. The one guy we've had in years who shows leadership on and off the field, not to mention outplaying our useless, poor excuse of a mute imp halfback. And we are showing him the door. No wonder we're the laughing stock of the NRL. No doubt the Sheens bootlicker clan will be thrilled as they were up in arms during the season when Hastings was moved into the halves and outplayed their favourite midget.
Jedi_Tiger
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yeah I think the odds are looking like
2024
Hastings to Dogs
Brooks to Newcastle
Dylan Brown to Dolphins maybe.
Interesting hearing David riccio on radio today seem to think Hastings potentially to dolphins for 2023 and that would free up cash for Tigers to get klemmer and Frizell
I think Hastings has said he wants to play in the halves, therefore no point in offering a contract at all if the coach doesn't rate him as a half.
Eternal Tiger
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Don't always agree with Lee, but loved when he dismissed those guys as nuffies.. and told them so. 😂
Jedi_Tiger
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A bit left field but Interesting hearing David riccio on radio today seem to think Hastings potentially to dolphins as an option and maybe even for 2023 and that would free up cash for Tigers to get klemmer and Frizell in for 2023.
Makes sense if Sheens does not see Hastings as the 7 in 2024, release Hastings early and get Bateman (who apparently may play 13) along with klemmer and Frizell.
Potential Forward pack
8. Klemmer
9. Api
10. Joffa
11. Papali
12. Frizell
13. Bateman
That would leave the club with
7. Brooks
6. Douhie
Makes sense if Sheens does not see Hastings as the 7 in 2024, release Hastings early and get Bateman (who apparently may play 13) along with klemmer and Frizell.
Potential Forward pack
8. Klemmer
9. Api
10. Joffa
11. Papali
12. Frizell
13. Bateman
That would leave the club with
7. Brooks
6. Douhie
Jedi_Tiger
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Rumour Bateman might be playing 13
I think Bateman will be that back row player that moves to centre if a back goes down. Has played centre for England before.
I heard Ipap is keen to play lock.
Talau could be a 13 off the bench once he gets his match fitness and defence up to snuff. His ball playing in the juniors was always impressive.
pawsandclaws1
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It is a significant improvement on last year. There is still lots of speculation which is probably how Sheens likes it to be (at this stage).
AdelaideTiger
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Really disappointing if JH does get pushed out the door, seems to be a real high character guy these days and even if Sheens doesn't see a position for him in the starting team would be a perfect 14 can cover so many spots. Here's hoping that recent whispers are unfounded.
If we're hell bent on a ball-playing 13, I still think Nathan Brown with Parra paying some freight is a no-brainer.
He basically played halfback for Italy in the world cup. He's up there with Yeo and Radley when it comes to ball-playing from the 13, while being a decent enough out and out prop too if he needs to take hit-ups.
Letting go of Hastings would be a terrible mistake. He was playing hurt for a large part of the year, I honestly think the slowness part is overstated. He's got a thick build that can bust the line when he runs it and he can offload too.
Overthinking things waaaaay too much if we're gonna dump a halfback who is good at 90% of the things a halfback and team leader needs to do just because he's not as quick as a Jahrome Hughes or Mitch Moses. Jacob Liddle and Luke Brooks are both fast - what good were/are they for us? Seriously...
He basically played halfback for Italy in the world cup. He's up there with Yeo and Radley when it comes to ball-playing from the 13, while being a decent enough out and out prop too if he needs to take hit-ups.
Letting go of Hastings would be a terrible mistake. He was playing hurt for a large part of the year, I honestly think the slowness part is overstated. He's got a thick build that can bust the line when he runs it and he can offload too.
Overthinking things waaaaay too much if we're gonna dump a halfback who is good at 90% of the things a halfback and team leader needs to do just because he's not as quick as a Jahrome Hughes or Mitch Moses. Jacob Liddle and Luke Brooks are both fast - what good were/are they for us? Seriously...
Probably the plan all along.
I honestly don't see AD leaving.
& Sheens adores Brooks.
Watch this space I guess.
Wests Tigers Loose Hastings and Retain Brooks = Epic Fail
How is this club so stupid??
How is this club so stupid??
Could prove a master stroke though.....
If we get that forward pack mentioned.
Could be a game changer.
earl
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It hasn't happened yet and I think Brooks is basically out the door. The Hastings rumor was from that podcast where they go full moron. It could be something they heard in the pub.
The reality is that there is a long time until next season starts and the rosters are going to take some time to figure out.
I wish Brooks well. I think he has been one of our better players. I just think we need a change.
I like Hastings. He has flaws but to me he was pretty close to our best player last season. Joe O was better but Hastings role was much more critical to the team.
