Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Tim Sheens]

We got him

Huh?

 

[Moh]

I really want Moses here.

But Moses 24 isn't as good a signing as Moses 23.

 

[Glenji95]

like Hastings going to newcaslte

Hastings can play 7 though he may not be the quickest but he can play 7. Flanagan can’t as every player he’s played with has outshined him in the halves. Townsend did, Keary did and now Burton is outplaying him.

 

[Glenji95]

I really want Moses here.

But Moses 24 isn't as good a signing as Moses 23.

We won’t get Moses for 23. Doueihi and Brooks will be our halves come Round 1.

 

[Glenji95]

I don't rate Flanagan I just think Sheens might take a look that's all

He won’t and if he does he’s an idiot.

 

[tony soprano]

Brydens has been around for 50 years and Lee has been associated with them since 1988.

Meant no club and firm relationship back then.

 

[1eyedmel]

We got him

Whom exactly are you referring to.

 

[tiger_one]

Whom exactly are you referring to.

Maybe:

 

[crazycat]

There should be no mention of Kyle Flanagan on here as a possible recruit….the club have put a black line through his name ages ago as a potential recruit….

I agree, except I can see this happening if Brooks gets injured. Also if Brooks doesn't perform...

No chance of that happening, right?

 

[hank37w]

Meant no club and firm relationship back then.

Not sure if that is 100% correct but this is from the club's info about the board:

Lee Hagipantelis is the Principal of Brydens Lawyers — the major sponsor of Wests Tigers — having assumed ownership of the largest litigation firm in New South Wales in 2012. Lee has been a long-time passionate supporter of Wests Tigers, not only as a corporate sponsor but as an individual as well. In recognition of that passion and commitment for Wests Tigers, Lee was nominated and assumed the role of Chair during 2019.

Come the end of the day, I know exactly what you mean, but Lee has been close to the club for longer than most people understand, even if it has not been as their major sponsor.

The other issue is that I don't miss too many opportunities to have a shot at Lee, that is when he is not shooting off his mouth and shooting himself in the foot.

 

[Tiger-ferret]

There should be no mention of Kyle Flanagan on here as a possible recruit….the club have put a black line through his name ages ago as a potential recruit….

Good to hear

 

[SeanT]

I agree, except I can see this happening if Brooks gets injured. Also if Brooks doesn't perform...

No chance of that happening, right?

Why give the dogs more salary cap space? They would love for us to take him.

 

[tony soprano]

Not sure if that is 100% correct but this is from the club's info about the board:

Lee Hagipantelis is the Principal of Brydens Lawyers — the major sponsor of Wests Tigers — having assumed ownership of the largest litigation firm in New South Wales in 2012. Lee has been a long-time passionate supporter of Wests Tigers, not only as a corporate sponsor but as an individual as well. In recognition of that passion and commitment for Wests Tigers, Lee was nominated and assumed the role of Chair during 2019.

Come the end of the day, I know exactly what you mean, but Lee has been close to the club for longer than most people understand, even if it has not been as their major sponsor.

The other issue is that I don't miss too many opportunities to have a shot at Lee, that is when he is not shooting off his mouth and shooting himself in the foot.

Sure, just still don't agree he had anything to do the sheens legal payout fiasco.

 

[crazycat]

Why give the dogs more salary cap space? They would love for us to take him.

Not saying we should take him. I certainly do not want him.

Yet we have one 7 and while he isn't injury prone, he has a questionable performance record.

If Brooks is Injured OR if it comes round 5/6 with the same performance we have seen for 6ish years....

Were going to have to made a hard call, our options will be very limited.
Kyle F, Brock Lamb and a host of second tier halfbacks may be the best choices of a bad bunch.
Hopefully we don't need to consider this and can do a swap with Penrith. Do they need Nofo for anything?

 

[Westsboi2019]

Let's run this back......😂

 

[happy_tiger]

Jumping ahead to 2025, when Benji becomes Head Coach, I note that we already have:-

9 players signed on board:
John Bateman
Jush Feledy
David Klemmer
Justin Matamua
Brent Naden
David Nofoaluma
Joe Ofahengaue
Isaiah Papali'i
Fonua Pole

And 2 players with a Mutual Option:
Apisai Koroisau
Stefano Utoikamanu

And 1 player with a Player Option:
Brandon Tumeth

This is a great base to build upon; I can't wait to see the squad develop.

I've heard so much about Tumeth

Is he going to be that good ...isn't size going to be an issue ??

 

[tigerap]

I've heard so much about Tumeth

Is he going to be that good ...isn't size going to be an issue ??

I cant understand the hype around this kid…he is just and average footballer in the Kyle Lovett mould

 

[king_sirro]

Not saying we should take him. I certainly do not want him.

Yet we have one 7 and while he isn't injury prone, he has a questionable performance record.

If Brooks is Injured OR if it comes round 5/6 with the same performance we have seen for 6ish years....

Were going to have to made a hard call, our options will be very limited.
Kyle F, Brock Lamb and a host of second tier halfbacks may be the best choices of a bad bunch.
Hopefully we don't need to consider this and can do a swap with Penrith. Do they need Nofo for anything?

I would be much more confident in Laurie or Smith doing a job over any of the 2nd tier halfbacks you mention.

We need to realise its a luxury for a team to have a Jock Madden or Sean O'Sullivan in reserves, and when you do they leave for other opportunities, just like Jock has with Brisbane and O'Sullivan has with the Dophins.

Souths with Hawkins, Roosters with Hutchison have the luxury at the moment, not many other teams do. For me, Laurie and Smith as back half options is very good.

 

[crazycat]

Let's run this back......😂
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Hey I was watching the games at that time.

NO

Just
NO.

The Brooks + Moses halves pairing was one of the worst this club has had. I only say "one of" because we did not come 16th then. It was bad.

Unless Moses has learned how to play second fiddle, and lets face it Moses is now more 7 then 5/8... This won't work.
Ofcourse Brooks could go 5/8 with moses at Half... Only way I see this working.

We have a great team at the moment. Lets not repeat past mistakes.

 

[SeanT]

Hey I was watching the games at that time.

NO

Just
NO.

The Brooks + Moses halves pairing was one of the worst this club has had. I only say "one of" because we did not come 16th then. It was bad.

Unless Moses has learned how to play second fiddle, and lets face it Moses is now more 7 then 5/8... This won't work.
Ofcourse Brooks could go 5/8 with moses at Half... Only way I see this working.

We have a great team at the moment. Lets not repeat past mistakes.

Brooks is a 5/8th. Never was a halfback. Embarrassing how coaches try to mould a player that shouldn't be moulded in the first place..eg Shaun Johnson was always a fullback/5/8th runner but was made to organise a team worse decision ever..