Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[trentrunciman]

Your not stupid, he has to have the job first before applying for visa and not the other way round, thats my understanding. Just paperwork mumbo jumbo that ensures someone has a job, then again I'm prob the dumb one 🤣

Yeah, need an employer to sponsor you for a visa 😉

As I said two weeks ago in the bateman thread he should be here in 1-2 months. Wonder how the article knows he’ll be here in 2 weeks? If the visa is granted he can come on the next flight…I’m assuming they’re guessing…

Tigers should’ve planned ahead and communicated with him to let him know his visa will take time so please make a decision asap!

By way of background his last visa app would’ve been easy as compared to his most recent application with his daughter and new born. It’s not just Bateman’s visa but also his dependants.

You can Google 408 sporting visa for more info. The timelines usually are very hit and miss

 

[Cobarcats]

Yeah, need an employer to sponsor you for a visa 😉

As I said two weeks ago in the bateman thread he should be here in 1-2 months.

Tigers should’ve planned ahead and communicated with him to let him know his visa will take time so please make a decision asap!

By way of background his last visa app would’ve been easy as compared to his most recent application with his daughter and new born. It’s not just Bateman’s visa but also his dependants.

Untidy hey

 

[Spartan117]

Article -

Mitch pitch: Brooks' Tigers plea to Moses​

George ClarkeAAP
January 30, 2023 3:02PM


Luke Brooks has rolled out the red carpet for his old mate Mitchell Moses, urging him to return to Wests Tigers as he considers his future at Parramatta.

Moses took the Eels to their first NRL grand final in more than a decade last year but remains unsigned by the club beyond this season.

He and Brooks were blooded at the Tigers before Moses left for the Eels in 2017, and his old halves partner is keen for them to finish what they started.

"I've spoken to him a couple times and told him what the vibe was like and how much it has changed - I've been selling the place to him," Brooks said from the Tigers' newly-opened $80million centre of excellence on Monday.

"I'm not too sure what his thoughts are, but I think he'd be a great addition to our side and I'd love to play with him again.

"I think when we came in (to the NRL) we were very young.

"We sort of spoke before about how we would like to have a chance to play together again.

"Whether that's now or not, I don't know but hopefully he makes a decision soon, the one that's best for him."

Brooks cut a relaxed figure on Monday and is expected to return from a niggling calf issue in the Tigers' second trial game against Canberra in three weeks' time.

The halfback, who has become a punching bag for the Tigers' recent failures, described the new era under Tim Sheens as a "fresh start".

Brooks has reasons to be cheerful given the forward pack he will be playing behind.

Along with rising stars Shawn Blore and Stefano Utoikamanu, the Tigers have brought in David Klemmer, Api Koroisau, Isaiah Papali'i and Englishman John Bateman, who is set to land in the country in the next fortnight.

Asked if the current set of Tigers forwards was the best he had played with through his 10-year stint with the club, Brooks said: "A hundred per cent. The guys like Stef and Blorey, you forget they kind of missed the whole of last year.

"They're looking strong and fit and then you've got Klemmer and then 'Ice' (Papali'i) and Bateman, who are strike players on each edge.

"Api will be in the middle and be able to bring them on to the ball and really get us going forward.

"Those guys in the pack plus all our young forwards who had a bit of a taste last year who will only benefit our side."

Mitch pitch: Brooks' Tigers plea to Moses

Luke Brooks hopes to convince off-contract Parramatta playmaker Mitchell Moses that returning to the Wests Tigers is the best option for his career.

www.perthnow.com.au

 

[Spartan117]

You can't apply for a working visa before you have a job

Sheens Said : We got him for 4 years, Not stressed if he gets a few weeks late.

 

[Tucker]

Hidden in that story it say's Bateman to land here in the next 2 weeks

He might just have time to learn everyone’s names before the season begins.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Luke Brooks completed todays training session and will play the second trial. Sheens wants Brooks to be greedier. He says Sheens coaches an attacking style, not five hit ups and a kick. Reported on Ch 9 news.

 

[twentyforty]

Luke Brooks completed todays training session and will play the second trial. Sheens wants Brooks to be greedier. He says Sheens coaches an attacking style, not five hit ups and a kick. Reported on Ch 9 news.

They actually said that on the 9 news? 🤣

 

[pawsandclaws1]

They actually said that on the 9 news? 🤣

Brooks said it during the interview.

 

[cochise]

Yeah, need an employer to sponsor you for a visa 😉

As I said two weeks ago in the bateman thread he should be here in 1-2 months. Wonder how the article knows he’ll be here in 2 weeks? If the visa is granted he can come on the next flight…I’m assuming they’re guessing…

Tigers should’ve planned ahead and communicated with him to let him know his visa will take time so please make a decision asap!

By way of background his last visa app would’ve been easy as compared to his most recent application with his daughter and new born. It’s not just Bateman’s visa but also his dependants.

You can Google 408 sporting visa for more info. The timelines usually are very hit and miss

The biggest hold up was getting the release, Wigan didn't want to let him go.

 

[trentrunciman]

The biggest hold up was getting the release, Wigan didn't want to let him go.

Yeh good point, forgot about that

 

[Fingers83]

He might just have time to learn everyone’s names before the season begins.

Half the lads won't even understand what he is saying when he speaks haha

 

[Needaname]

A major domino has fallen Parramatta’s way with Canterbury officially withdrawing interest in signing star playmaker Mitchell Moses.

After more than six months of negotiations, the Eels are now favourites to retain their most important player with the Wests Tigers the only opposition left duelling for the 28-year-old.

Apprehensive and doubtful prior to Christmas that they would be able to keep Moses, the Eels are now confident of locking down their gun long-term.

Moses’ confidence as a player under Eels coach Brad Arthur, his partnership with rising star Dylan Brown and the prospect of playing regular finals footy are three major factors in Parramatta advancing to the box seat.

Canterbury, in the process of a stunning rebuild, were considered the lead threat to the Eels. However, the Bulldogs informed Moses’ management late last week that they are no longer in a position to advance negotiations.

The Canterbury hierarchy had originally met with Moses about the prospect of partnering five-eighth Matt Burton in the halves at Belmore.

However, the acquisition of teen half Karl Oloapu from the Broncos - rated the best 18-year-old in the country - and the impressive pre-season of Kyle Flanagan led the Dogs to put an end to discussions with Moses.

Parramatta have played a patient game with Moses, allowing him the time to exhaust his options elsewhere, whilst also refusing to enter a bidding war for his signature.

The Eels haven’t moved on their original offer tabled prior to Christmas, believing the deal reflects the club’s eagerness to ensure Moses stays in the blue and gold.

The re-signing last December of Brown, until at least the end of 2025, would also be a significant influence on Moses’ call.

The pair formed one of the most damaging attacking combinations in 2022, evidenced by the Eels advancing to their first grand final since 2009.

I love how all this is constructed on the assumption that the Tigers were never a threat to begin with.
The only reason why Riccio believes he will stay with the Eels is because the ‘impressive’ bulldogs have pulled out. Yeah let’s not consider…
His idol is now on the coaching staff and will be his first grade coach during his contract.
His best mate is in the team and they have always spoken about playing again together.
The coach that signed him to play first grade in the first place is back in the head coaching role.
The style of football he most enjoys is a lot more suited to a Wests Tigers coaching format than a Parramatta grind and shift style.
His former backrow in crime has moved to Wests Tigers.
His former dummy half has relocated to the dogs.
He and Brown tend to take space away from each other during games.
Money.
He lives in Putney. Geographically he is closer to Concord than Parramatta.

I’m not saying he is a given to sign with us, but Bly me the media are giving us nothing. There at the least a far more reasons why he would choose us over the dogs.

 

[Telltails]

They actually said that on the 9 news? 🤣

No he didn't. He said Sheens coached attacking style of footy that suits his game, wants him to run the ball and is into him about scoring more tries. Said nothing about 5 hit ups and bomb

 

[rusted-on]

No he didn't. He said Sheens coached attacking style of footy that suits his game, wants him to run the ball and is into him about scoring more tries. Said nothing about 5 hit ups and bomb

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“We don’t want to be one of those teams that does five hit-ups through to a kick, we actually want to move the ball and play to our strengths.” - Luke Brooks

‘200 passes every day’: Inside the Tigers’ ‘attacking’ revolution... and ‘incredible’ Benji factor

‘200 every day’: Inside the Tigers’ ‘attacking’ revolution... and ‘incredible’ Benji factor

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[pawsandclaws1]

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[pawsandclaws1]

No he didn't. He said Sheens coached attacking style of footy that suits his game, wants him to run the ball and is into him about scoring more tries. Said nothing about 5 hit ups and bomb

You must have been listening to a different interview. I heard it! He didn't say bomb he said kick.

 

[Telltails]

You must have been listening to a different interview. I heard it! He didn't say bomb he said kick.

Not on 6pm 9news. Did not mention kicking or hit ups - so clearly you heard a different interview because I wound it back to apologize for hearing it wrong but he didn't say it. Anyway it just confirmed what we already know Sheens is focusing on an attacking game which Brooks is happy about.

 

[old_man_tiger]

I promised to not relentlessly bag players as I'm not in their shoes, so I've stayed out of most of the Brooks talk. Have to say he looked almost comfortable with the media today. Hopefully our crazy old goat of a coach is having a positive influence as it looked to me, as an outsider, that he stopped enjoying his footy years ago.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Not on 6pm 9news. Did not mention kicking or hit ups - so clearly you heard a different interview because I wound it back to apologize for hearing it wrong but he didn't say it.

Look at the time of my post, It was the 4pm Channel 9 news.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

I promised to not relentlessly bag players as I'm not in their shoes, so I've stayed out of most of the Brooks talk. Have to say he looked almost comfortable with the media today. Hopefully our crazy old goat of a coach is having a positive influence as it looked to me, as an outsider, that he stopped enjoying his footy years ago.

He looked at ease for a change, great to see.