Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Mighty_Tiger]

Meh signing, hopefully not a top 30 contract.

 

[tony soprano]

So if he could play centre, they probably would have given him a crack given Burton left

I'm backing him at fullback hasn't got a proper shot nothing like Laurie has.

Killed it at at fullback at junior level and reserve grade.

To write him off now you would be proclaiming yourself and some all seeing footy God which is just ridiculous.

 

[MothMan]

Api ended up playing halfback probably says a fair amount

Wakeham started all 4 games as half back. Korisau started two at hooker and two at 5/8. Fiji don’t have much depth in the halves but Wakeham was always there.

 

[Camel2281]

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Pretty sure he was on the Wing in ressies as well,
With Turuva and Longi seemingly more preferred...

That also could have something to do with the crazy money he was on and Panthers trying to give him the tap....

Actually Staines played almost exclusively at FB for Panthers Ressies. Was in the NSWRL stats wrap nearly every week for his performances there too

 

[balmain boy]

Is anyone else saddened that the signing suggestions and rumours thread was moved from the contracts subforum to the general discussion one, due to all the crap that gets posted in it..

 

[twentyforty]

Is anyone else saddened that the signing suggestions and rumours thread was moved from the contracts subforum to the general discussion one, due to all the crap that gets posted in it..

Where do we post concerning recruitment now?

 

[tony soprano]

Pretty sure he was on the Wing in ressies as well,
With Turuva and Longi seemingly more preferred...

That also could have something to do with the crazy money he was on and Panthers trying to give him the tap....

they were behind Staines as a full back reserve grade player.

Got their time there when Staines was playing wing at first grade due to injury

Staines is above reserve grade class at fullback.

 

[hsvjones]

not entirely sure that a free agent on minimum wage is going to alter the Mitch Moses situation. the signing of Wakeham is perfect. excellent in Cup and can handle the rigours of first grade well enough and will benefit under the coaching of Sheens and Marshall. not sure what you expected.

I don't mind Wakeham as a back up at all as we need one but I don't want to waste our last spot in the 30 on him tbh.
I thought he was under contract with dogs this year and taking him off there hands just creates a spot for them regardless of salary. The dogs seem to have unlimited money but limited spots.

 

[fainty]

Where do we post concerning recruitment now?

Maybe in a “miscellaneous” thread?!

 

[Tim Sheens]

Like the rest of you, I was hoping for a more uplifting signing than that of Wakeman, but hey, the season starts in a matter of weeks and our WT needed a backup in the halves.

Regarding the other current topic above, I am happy with Staines providing an option and/or competition at the back this season.

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

Wakeham was coached by Wayne Lambkin when he attended Westfields SHS.
But yeh pretty meh signing.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Pretty sure he was on the Wing in ressies as well,
With Turuva and Longi seemingly more preferred...

That also could have something to do with the crazy money he was on and Panthers trying to give him the tap....

In 22 NSW Cup Staines played fullback and they moved Turuva to the wing. Granted it was like 4 or so games but in each of them he wasn’t ordinary at the back.

 

[jrtiger]

I don't mind Wakeham as a back up at all as we need one but I don't want to waste our last spot in the 30 on him tbh.
I thought he was under contract with dogs this year and taking him off there hands just creates a spot for them regardless of salary. The dogs seem to have unlimited money but limited spots.

we need a backup half. we lost Hastings, Madden, Peachey and Fa'amanu Brown, all of which could do a job in the halves, and replaced them with no one. if Brooks or AD go down that is dangerous business. Wakeham is a necessary member of the top 30.

 

[king_sirro]

Not true. He steered Bulldogs KOE
side to a grand final appearance and has a bit of experience with
Fiji Bati. Take him over Flannagan
any day, the dogs r stuck with him

I don't know, it's an odd signing for me. We have Will Smith who is a much better first grader then Wakeham. If Brooks gets hurt, a makeshift Laurie or Smith provides a lot more IMO.

Waste of a roster spot if it's top 30. If it's NSW cup contract then fair enough

 

[SeanT]

Staines 1 year contract
Laurie 1 year contract
Douhie 1 year on contract to go.
Brooks 1 year to go.
Wakeham 1 year contract.

Wow what has happened to the Tigers? 4 years ago they would of all got 4 year contracts with a player option for the 5th year haha.

Love it.

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

Tigers did already sign Will Smith, who has been known a five-eighth on some occasion.

But yeh, hypothetically Brooks/AD go down this season our least worst option would probably have Laurie to 7/6, while Smith slots to fullback. Wakeham is at least a minor upgrade from Madden.

 

[tony soprano]

Staines 1 year contract
Laurie 1 year contract
Douhie 1 year on contract to go.
Brooks 1 year to go.
Wakeham 1 year contract.

Wow what has happened to the Tigers? 4 years ago they would of all got 4 year contracts with a player option for the 5th year haha.

Love it.

Pretty crazy

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

Staines 1 year contract
Laurie 1 year contract
Douhie 1 year on contract to go.
Brooks 1 year to go.
Wakeham 1 year contract.

Wow what has happened to the Tigers? 4 years ago they would of all got 4 year contracts with a player option for the 5th year haha.

Love it.

Sheenius right there !

The club have made some good decisions.

 

[hugh1954]

Bulldogs say he has brain explosions especially with decisions on early tackle count?...welcome our new hobit clone anyone

 

[bathursttiger1]

He sure is.

Which half?