Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[fainty]

Zorba saying likely Mitch leaving parra and hearing tiger return. Another caller didn't hear who said its done. Also mentioned Crichton to dogs on fullback money.

Zorba…I don’t know how much I would trust his word. Think he knows what’s going on at manly, outside of that not sure!

 

[sleeve]

Does the back-up matter ? We have two guys in the halves who are completely unproven and they are costing us a fortune. They've been in the league for a while and they are not rookies.

Laurie or Smith aren't going to be far off the pace our starters have been playing at.

I don't think Brooks is that bad but at the same time he isn't that good.

Doueihi has moments of brilliance but his average game was well below Brooks last season.

Just that my logic is different to others. Smith is 30 something, but he appears to be an orginisor , which Doueihi and Laurie are not. We are in bandaid mode in the halves, with all 3 not having contracts after 2023. That as sure as shit tells you that the coaches are marching time, until we buy one or two halves. Smith is on a train and trial,at the moment !
I'm not convinced they bought a 30yr old, just to lead the cup side around. After pre-season, and trials, then i think they will know which way to go!

 

[TigerSJ]

There is a huge restructure and reshaping of our NRL team happening, (and it will effect lower grades as well), with new coaching style and plans, massive player turnover with many new faces, even new premises - all this needs a bit of time to settle in, and the changes aren’t finished yet, the squad rebuilding will continue in 2024.
Don’t be surprised if we take a while to look like a cohesive unit with consistent performances. It will be half a season before everything starts to mesh together. I will be happy to see a change in effort and attitude from our 17 each week - the rest will follow in time.

 

[Spartan117]

The ‘official’ game discussion thread should come out the moment the original team list is posted on Tuesday afternoon.

Let's see how this pans out in the new season.

Open to all constructive feedback.

For me, let's all remember that were obsessed with the same team.

 

[tiger_one]

There is a huge restructure and reshaping of our NRL team happening, (and it will effect lower grades as well), with new coaching style and plans, massive player turnover with many new faces, even new premises - all this needs a bit of time to settle in, and the changes aren’t finished yet, the squad rebuilding will continue in 2024.
Don’t be surprised if we take a while to look like a cohesive unit with consistent performances. It will be half a season before everything starts to mesh together. I will be happy to see a change in effort and attitude from our 17 each week - the rest will follow in time.

But what about our first 2 games at Leichhardt Oval?
I can't wait.
I want the change for the better now! hahaha

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Zorba…I don’t know how much I would trust his word. Think he knows what’s going on at manly, outside of that not sure!

no real agendas with zorba, no reason for him to BS unlike Buzz Hooper weidler and the like

 

[aturkey]

api play halves lauries plays hooker

Laurie dead by round 2 having to tackle up front in the middle

 

[rihannafan1]

1. Daine Laurie
2. David Nofoaluma
3. Brent Naden/Tommy Talau
4. Josh Feledy
5. Junior Tupou
6. Luke Brooks
7. Mitchell Moses
8. Stefano Otikamano
9. Api Koroisau
10. David Klemmer
11. Isaiah Papalili
12. Shawn Blore
13. John Bateman

14. Joe Offa
15. Fonua Pole
16. Alex Twal
17. Christian Matamua


If all goes well and we get Moses this could be our team in 2024 I believe..... pretty impressive - backline a little unpredictable but from the players we have currently that’s how I’d line up

I think Nofoaluma is to be moved if possible. That contract is such a dud for a guy who shows no accountability or maturity.

It'll be interesting to see what Sheens and Marshall can get out of him.

Talau will be in the forwards and Feledy has a huge jump to make to be near NRL. I also hope to see Miller making some bench appearances in 24.

 

[Asu Kepaoa's #1 Fan]

Teddy ain't ever coming back. It's good to dream guys but that's one you should let go.

 

[liltiger]

Let's see how this pans out in the new season.

Open to all constructive feedback.

For me, let's all remember that were obsessed with the same team.

Am I the only one who is enjoying the irony of all this. We're talking about the mods keeping topics on topic in the contract and rumours thread 🤣

 

[jirskyr]

Zorba Called Tuilagi to Manly
Well before there were even whispers of it.
He called it from nowhere

What do you mean "from nowhere"?

Zorba knows everything going on at Manly.

 

[tiger_one]

 

[Viking Warrior]

Well our pack is shaping up nicely with a few good signings, Bateman and Brown rumoured to be coming and Kens knee seems to be good still lacking a strike center and 1 impact player off the bench and a question mark over Brooks but still pretty excited for season 23.

 

[BAGNF05]

Klem, impressed with the Tigers setup and the players; impressed with the club, said the coaching style is different and a breathe of fresh air...he sounded impressed by our coaching setup and the young players.

Talk is cheap. Tamou said Tigers reminds him of Penrith 😂😂😂😂

 

[Telltails]

Talk is cheap. Tamou said Tigers reminds him of Penrith 😂😂😂😂

Yep - have been caught up in the pre season talk once too often. Reserving judgement this time till the first few rounds.

 

[BAGNF05]

Yep - have been caught up in the pre season talk once too often. Reserving judgement this time till the first few rounds.

As I have said, it’ll take about 20 mins of proper on field effort to convince me.

 

[WesternSuburbsBoy]

Yep - have been caught up in the pre season talk once too often. Reserving judgement this time till the first few rounds.

yep like when Brooks is about to be unleashed or that he’s training the house down 😂😂

 

[trentrunciman]

I reckon we still need a better full back

 

[earl]

Maybe he has a point.

 

[Roar_Power]

Not hard to see how much better off we are this offseason - Last year we'd signed no-one bar Hastings from memory....

We signed that brilliant centre Gildart 😳