Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Stevec]

Staines / Laurie
Topou/ Nofa / jimmy/ scolari
Naden / douehi/ Feledy / Talau

Laurie/ new signing?
Brooks

Smith to cover

Looks ok to me .

Maybe ok just concerned about no 3 and no 4
I'm assuming Douehi at 6 but if Laurie or your " new signing " can do 6 then yes Douehi good as center . You think Talau still ok ? Good i liked him 2 years ago . Feledy ? Unknown quantity

 

[supercoach]

We seem to be confident because of Api ,Papalii , and Klemmer signings a couple of years ago we got excited about the Leuleua brothers and a Penrith prop called Tamou and a year ago excited about 2 Wigan stars Hastings and Gildardt . I agree our pack a bit better especially if Stephano who is a real line buster can stay fit . However our entire backline doesn't thrill me with same half's we've had for years and imo no specialist centers . Tommy Talau used to be a half decent center but now I am told no longer fast enough .
Weve got many wingers and no decent centers . Maybe Naden can adapt ?
Maybe Staines?

Any rebuild you start with the forwards than the backline. It would appear we now have close to a top eight pack and a bottom four backline. Anyway I have expect our backline to step up a notch or two under Sheens and Benji and having some grunt up front to play off

 

[426Tlgerland]

i Think with the new guys our pack is much stronger , opposition will be looking at where Appi is , and if we can go forward Brooks will have a bit more time we just need Pappi and Blore / Bateman running off him like Chris Lawrence did , we didn’t have this for years , Klemmer going forward followed by maybe Steff then Joffa gives us real starch , Then you have both Brooks and Appi moving around , opposition’s will be looking at this all game then you will have backrowers chiming in , this is before we even get to our speed in Naden , Nofo , Staines , upwards and onwards , Top 8 for us , it will be a slow start till they gel but once they do away we go , Get Positive folks

 

[bigsiro]

A bit of trivia for you all: while foolishly engaging in the above Sironen shenanigans 🤪 l looked him up and was amazed to see that in 1994 he was offered $500k per season to join the Sharks. Wowzers! And that was 1994!

Nearly 30 years later and the needle really hasn’t moved that much (i.e. in light of the consideration for Moses at circa $1mil).

 

[The Fresh Oil]

Mate, I have no problem with you having a view on Brooks, however, implying people with a disability are lesser athletes and people, needs to be called out. The only weak and pathetic person in this conversation at the moment is yourself. cheers

Again, at what point did i highlight that his height was a factor in his rubbish football skills. All you are doing is virtue signalling and even worse, dragging memories of service people to prove some type of point. It's disgusting and should be called out.

 

[The Fresh Oil]

Let it go G. The old boy has a
different take/view on things.
Grew up in a different time than us,
no need to get spicy with him over it

Nah, have too much respect for people who serve/d to see this clown use their sacrifice in a footy forum defending perceived height comments. Age don't give you a pass to be a dipshit.

 

[happy_tiger]

I can't see where talau fits in

Lock? Backrow? Utility?

Sheens loves mobile backrowers

 

[sleeve]

i Think with the new guys our pack is much stronger , opposition will be looking at where Appi is , and if we can go forward Brooks will have a bit more time we just need Pappi and Blore / Bateman running off him like Chris Lawrence did , we didn’t have this for years , Klemmer going forward followed by maybe Steff then Joffa gives us real starch , Then you have both Brooks and Appi moving around , opposition’s will be looking at this all game then you will have backrowers chiming in , this is before we even get to our speed in Naden , Nofo , Staines , upwards and onwards , Top 8 for us , it will be a slow start till they gel but once they do away we go , Get Positive folks

Very optimistic , which is great. I'm a bit more cautious , a lot has to come together, The halves, the threequarters, Fullback still looks weak, combinations with new key players in the mix will take time. The main thing is that we now have some direction. I think when Sheens took this job, is was on condition that he had full control, and not have recruitment overruled by the mates club, and nervous nellies in the Tigers hierarchy !

 

[KevB]

Nah, have too much respect for people who serve/d to see this clown use their sacrifice in a footy forum defending perceived height comments. Age don't give you a pass to be a dipshit.

You're doing a good job of proving that theory sonny!

 

[Tigersmurf]

I can't see where talau fits in

Lock? Backrow? Utility?

He doesn't fit, he needs to fight. There will be competition for spots and we cannot rely on him or Blore to cement a position all year following severe injuries.

Talau has a lot of work in front of him. I think he is class though, and I expect him to push for a bench spot given he can cover backrow, lock and outside backs.

 

[cktiger]

Reading this article https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nr...s/news-story/fecf599861f9712506fb93386fd42a21

Riccio is saying we have $$$ to make another good signing. King 👑 Sheens 😍

Nothing much to do with Sheens… we were always going to have more money to spend in 23 than any other club.

 

[hobbo1]

You're doing a good job of proving that theory sonny!

Boomers 🤦‍♂️

 

[LeichhardtTiger]

It's a tired cliche but it's true.... If the forwards can bend the line and get the defense retreating then Brooks will have time to kill...and hopefully make right choices... Everyone's gotta be on the same page though I have it burned in my brain him curing back inside.on the 4th... No one knows what he's doing because he don't communicate... He's swallowed by a couple of forwards and ourr last tackles under a massive pressure

We need this bloke https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/04/15/benji--brooks-lead-tigers-to-another-win/

 

[cktiger]

Brooks 180 cm

Can’t see that being correct unless he’s standing on something.

 

[240z]

Given Sheens, Farah and Funer were forwards and Marshall a half maybe the club along with the Centre of Excellent should invest heavily in a Specialised backs coach to improve the skills of Laurie, Topou, Naden, T'oa, Staines, Kepaoa, Talau, Feledy and Reilly. etc. All are young and at times have shown some promise.

Feledy a former Manly junior seems to have an impressive resume. Let's hope he kicks on.

Can any Forum Members give any insight to Tristen Reilly (Centre & ex Rugby Union)) and Apisalome Saukuru (Second Rower) both listed in the top 30 on WT official website.


Pack looks awesome for 2023.

With so many changes for 2023 I am expecting an improved season.

2024/2025 seasons with combinations formed, more attacking style of play, junior talent pushing for NRL spots is when I feel WT will be challenging with the top teams. In 2024 if we can land Moses or George Williams to player half back that could be the missing link.
I could live with a halves pairing of Brooks and Moses. Unlease Brooks running game.

Stephen James haas been approached to take on the skills coaching role

 

[supercoach]

Stephen James haas been approached to take on the skills coaching role

The x rugby 5/8th for Wests??If it is he was a classy footballer

 

[Kaito]

Stephen James haas been approached to take on the skills coaching role

Is he still at Kings? did you hear
that though your west harbour
connections? he would be great.
A bit left field but that's what we
need I reckon. Out the box thinker

 

[Tigerstigerstigers]

Maybe ok just concerned about no 3 and no 4
I'm assuming Douehi at 6 but if Laurie or your " new signing " can do 6 then yes Douehi good as center . You think Talau still ok ? Good i liked him 2 years ago . Feledy ? Unknown quantity

Feledy has big wraps knows how to find the line , is what I hear. Has a big rep.
Talau back up for me. I like douehi / naden as centres with pace outside them Jimmy/ Nofa / tupou

 

[240z]

The x rugby 5/8th for Wests??If it is he was a classy footballer

Yes it is - 41 games for Australia, previously coached at Balmian, West tigers (I think) and the Dogs, also a number of rugby clubs

 

[derekderekson]

Yes it is - 41 games for Australia, previously coached at Balmian, West tigers (I think) and the Dogs, also a number of rugby clubs

Worked with Sheens before aswell.

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