Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[stevied]

He has big wraps on him. Personally I would wait 12 months to see how Staines turns out first, only because Welsby will eat up a lot more cap. Maybe Staines really steps up given a sustained period at 1 for much less money.

I see what you're saying. Maybe Staines really hasn't been a given proper chance as a first grade fullback with Edwards in front of him at Penrith. He could be very good but I wonder if his ceiling is as high as Welsby's and some one else could get in before us if we don't make a move. The transfer fee is the sticking point.

 

[sleeve]

Can't be. You can start a Datsun 120y.

Yeah ! But but it won't go far with flat tires up front, and pot holes outside of you ! ha! More bashers of 1 guy, What's your opinion of the other 16? That you all fail to mention.

 

[bathursttiger1]

Clever by the club to wait till today. 🤙🏻

Well you are supposed to open your presents on Boxing Day.😂

 

[hank37w]

Hastings us a Holden , Moses is a BMW

So what you are saying is that Hastings is much cheaper to service.

 

[hank37w]

And Brooks is a Datsun 120Y

Nah, 180B.

60 more faults.

 

[liltiger]

Yeah ! But but it won't go far with flat tires up front, and pot holes outside of you ! ha! More bashers of 1 guy, What's your opinion of the other 16? That you all fail to mention.

They havnt been there coasting along for 10 years as a protected species doing sweet f all

 

[Coastie_Tiger]

Do the tigers really need nathan brown??? With all our junior's about to try and debut hope another club doesn't come along and offer them 1st grade cause we've blocked their path???

No probably not because our pack is quite experienced now, only way I’d look at him would be if it was pushing a fringe guy out like Seyfarth. But I think we have to live up to our development tag and maybe bring Matamua through next season.

 

[sleeve]

Cmon man, he’s more a 180B

I have had some great cars, but the 180b, was indestructable, fond memories.

 

[BirchgroveTigers]

Junior Tupou is going to heap some pressure on Laurie, Maumalo and Nofalouma.

He’s a naturally talented footballer in that he just reads the play quickly and has the skills to adjust on a dime.

I think he will be in the starting squad in some way by the end of the season.

He has only played wing in FG but always thought he looked a centre. Did he play some centre in nsw cup? Talent for sure though.

Recent article said talau has been playing mostly right centre which is good to hear. Played by far his best football for us in that position.

But yes agree mostly with above, good forwards, average 1-7.

 

[tigertragic]

So with Bateman announced does that mean we have missed Moses ?
Word was we were holding out the Bateman announcement until the Moses things was sorted either way as contract might then need adjusting.

Maybe Moses has said no to us and we have moved onto next target or maybe just maybe Moses has said yes and we have already adjusted Bateman contract. Might be an interesting week coming up.

Maybe the new salary cap changed the contract challenges

 

[sleeve]

They havnt been there coasting along for 10 years as a protected species doing sweet f all

Name me the outstanding players you are comparing him to in the Tigers, after Teddy, Woods, and Moses left. What player in the side, over this period, has tried as hard ! His contract his not his fault, his slack forwards were not his fault, his slow and dumb backline was not his fault, .
I don.t know if it is him , or the crap sides we have had, but this hatred is childish bully stuff.

 

[LeichhardtTiger]

The 5 signings of Christmas

Sheens: Api I have a plan
Api signs
Sheens: Papi, I have a plan and Api
Papi signs
Sheens: Charlie I have a plan & Api & Papi
Stains signs
Sheens: Klem I have a plan, Api, Papi & Stains
Klem signs
Sheens: Jason, sorry John, I have a plan & Api, Papi, Stains, Klemmer
Bateman signs

 

[Mystery]

Great Christmas present with the signing of Bateman. Best thing about his signing is I think it compliments the other players in the pack.

To state the obvious a fullback or half is hopefully next on the list.

I don’t see our backline as dire as others. Kenny (when fit) was one of our best last year and Naden was great when he came across (I can’t believe the hate on here for him) he tried his butt off and added X factor, at one point he was the only player that looked a chance of scoring. Not so high on Staines he is bog ordinary and no team with him at fullback is a top 8 team

 

[sleeve]

All but the Staines comment ,but i think he will surprise.

 

[bathursttiger1]

Or a Leyland P76.

Did you forget it was a Leyland P38.
Only half the car they thought it was.😂

 

[Muffstar]

I have had some great cars, but the 180b, was indestructable, fond memories.

As was the Datsun 1600.

 

[cktiger]

Name me the outstanding players you are comparing him to in the Tigers, after Teddy, Woods, and Moses left. What player in the side, over this period, has tried as hard ! His contract his not his fault, his slack forwards were not his fault, his slow and dumb backline was not his fault, .
I don.t know if it is him , or the crap sides we have had, but this hatred is childish bully stuff.

The ridiculous love for Brooks is equally unwarranted.
You’re forgetting when he dogged it in the last game against Canterbury last year.
He’s a proven dud.
I’m hoping our improved squad will help him.
He’s a decent five eighth and a useless half.

 

[Love_the_WestsTigers]

Think once Benji coaches we will have a lot of recruits. He has a lot of pull. Especially if we have a attacking brand of football.

I think we will have plenty juniors ready by then. And Benji would have had a good insight to their strengths and abilities too.

 

[Love_the_WestsTigers]

Tales from the morgue, when will this Hastings crap end?

Once a new punching bag has been unveiled.
People rip into Sheens, Brooks and anyone else who is in the crosshairs.
I’m not sure what pleasure people get trying to crucify our own.

 

[Love_the_WestsTigers]

Not trying to be a smart ass about it, but what is so clever about waiting till today to announce it?

They knew the forum would have been dead yesterday 😀