Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[tigertuff]

More importantly ,what you do with it! Very few sub standard or ordinary panic buys, though we still have a couple to move on. We have had a habit of replacing crap with crap, that is why we failed so badly.

Just think of the last few signings under Madge compared to the last few months. Klem for Tamou, Bateman for Garner etc. It’s chalk and cheese and Sheensy must be congratulated. I can’t think of a team that has had this turn around in a few short months.

 

[Camel2281]

I don't think Seyfarth. If we have a couple of injuries in the back row we have next to no replacements so we really need him.

We need Seyfarth like we need a hole in the head

 

[tony soprano]

I don't think Seyfarth. If we have a couple of injuries in the back row we have next to no replacements so we really need him.

Seyfarth has a kid on the way too.

 

[tigertragic]

More importantly ,what you do with it! Very few sub standard or ordinary panic buys, though we still have a couple to move on. We have had a habit of replacing crap with crap, that is why we failed so badly.

Other than Cleary, most coaches before Sheens could only afford reserve grade signings, because the cap was that far out of shape, Sheens appointment has been at a fortunate time in respect of the cap position plus recent NRL cap increase what would have been the signing outcomes if he was appointed instead of Madge 3 years ago after Cleary’s spending spree. It all needs to be put into perspective of the prevailing circumstances.

 

[tony soprano]

Just think of the last few signings under Madge compared to the last few months. Klem for Tamou, Bateman for Garner etc. It’s chalk and cheese and Sheensy must be congratulated. I can’t think of a team that has had this turn around in a few short months.

But the same deadbeat argument still comes up by media morons and pundis about Maguire.

 

[tigertuff]

Other than Cleary, most coaches before Sheens could only afford reserve grade signings, because the cap was that far out of shape, Sheens appointment has been at a fortunate time in respect of the cap position plus recent NRL cap increase what would have been the signing outcomes if he was appointed instead of Madge 3 years ago after Cleary’s spending spree. It all needs to be put into perspective of the prevailing circumstances.

Sheens has let go a heap that were still under contract therefore having spare cash. No other coach has been able to do this. Credit where it is due.

 

[tiger_one]

This forum is unrecognisable to all doom and gloom - "we will never have a chance, we must relocate or merge", under our ex-coach!

Agreed - but we haven't lost a game yet either.

 

[SeanT]

Not if 20% of that is in TPA contributions.

The salary cap has gone up. It's reasonable for a Topline halfback.

 

[Camel2281]

Other than Cleary, most coaches before Sheens could only afford reserve grade signings, because the cap was that far out of shape, Sheens appointment has been at a fortunate time in respect of the cap position plus recent NRL cap increase what would have been the signing outcomes if he was appointed instead of Madge 3 years ago after Cleary’s spending spree. It all needs to be put into perspective of the prevailing circumstances.

Madge had 4 years not 3 to fix the problem. At the beginning of last season every member of the 30 man squad were either signed or extended by Madge. It was entirely his squad that he built, and it won the spoon

 

[gallagher]

Sheens has let go a heap that were still under contract therefore having spare cash. No other coach has been able to do this. Credit where it is due.

Other coachs had Pascoe and Hartigan calling the shots too.

 

[tigertragic]

Sheens has let go a heap that were still under contract therefore having spare cash. No other coach has been able to do this. Credit where it is due.

Yep he has got rid of some average players, but that’s all his predecessors could afford. What could have others done with the cap space available to Sheens, not forgetting Madge had already started the rebuild by ‘attracting’ API and IP , a pretty good start.

 

[Camel2281]

Yep he has got rid of some average players, but that’s all his predecessors could afford. What could have others done with the cap space available to Sheens, not forgetting Madge had already started the rebuild by ‘attracting’ API and IP , a pretty good start.

He didn't get those blokes signed until Sheens arrived on the scene and got deals done

 

[tigertragic]

Sheens has let go a heap that were still under contract therefore having spare cash. No other coach has been able to do this. Credit where it is due.

Mbye, Reynolds, matalino ( medical) all moved on by Madge 🤔 to try and get reshape the tigers cap

 

[tigertragic]

He didn't get those blokes signed until Sheens arrived on the scene and got deals done

Please
IP made it pretty clear he had signed to be coached by Madge

 

[Roar_Power]

I don't think Seyfarth. If we have a couple of injuries in the back row we have next to no replacements so we really need him.

That’s where the likes of Matamua and Kautoga will get their chances during the season.

 

[tigertuff]

M

Yep he has got rid of some average players, but that’s all his predecessors could afford. What could have others done with the cap space available to Sheens, not forgetting Madge had already started the rebuild by ‘attracting’ API and IP , a pretty good start.

Madge kept buying crap like bj, jimmy the jet, Tamou etc.The place was on the nose and so was his coaching. Sheens has turned it around and I expect major improvement next year under his leadership.

 

[tony soprano]

Sheens has let go a heap that were still under contract therefore having spare cash. No other coach has been able to do this. Credit where it is due.

Best not to go down a rabbit hole with these people

 

[Champ1]

The club submitted its “final” offer to Mitch Moses this week. 4 year deal outright. Apparently last deal was 3 year + 1 year mutual option.
$5mill over the 4 year period. His management indicated a decision will be made next week.

Thanks THE POM!

 

[Viking Warrior]

Has anyone heard a rumour Ken Maumalo exploring his options in Super League ? that would give us 2 free spots for 2023
Nathan Brown and ?

I'll be livid if this happens Muamalo is better then Noffa imo if one is to go it should be David

 

[tigertragic]

M

Madge kept buying crap like bj, jimmy the jet, Tamou etc.The place was on the nose and so was his coaching. Sheens has turned it around and I expect major improvement next year under his leadership.

Ok
Madge was part of a recruitment ‘panel’
How much was JTJ, Tamou etc signed for $150,000 & $250,000 ??

Sheens answers to no one as he is also head of football
What dollars is Sheens playing with ??
Bateman $700,000 (guess)
Klemmer $750,000 +
(balance of newcastle contract in 2023)
Ferrari $500,000
(balance of Penrith contract for 2023)
Moses $1.25 mill (possible)

Sheens has been sacked from his last 3-4 clubs because of his ‘leadership’. If there is improvement in 2023 it will mainly be because of the cattle, the cattle able to be bought with the cap space available.

We will never know what Madge could have done with recruitment with all this available money, he was sacked by the new coach 🙄, the new coach because he failed to get Ciraldo
He also dumped Noddy in a no win situation by releasing players and telling anyone that would listen (including the current players) he was mainly aiming for 2025 - 2022 season over

Sheens is not the Messiah, just someone who has the coaching position at the most opportune time to buy quality cattle

But I’m hopeful despite my opinion that the tigers have a great year 🤞for all the supporters who watched the debacle overseen by sheens last year