The first point was for what Moses did regarding the “big four”. Second point is for the current predicament.
I agree we needed Klemmer and I am happy with that. Bateman we’ll see but hopefully he goes well.
Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion
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I agree we needed Klemmer and I am happy with that. Bateman we’ll see but hopefully he goes well.
Like all Wests Tigers supporters I am hoping Luke Brooks rediscovers his Mojo, but I can't help drawing an analogy with the Aussie Golfer Ian Baker-Finch. No matter what he did he never regained his early career success and had to walk away from the game of Golf. Tim Sheens and Benji Marshall hopefully are collectively the catalyst for Brooksy's reinvention in 2023.
twentyforty
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He is their manager.
TigerLove
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With Moses delaying his announcement... I am sure Sheens and Benji are not just sitting twiddling their thumbs waiting for an answer. They would be proactive approaching player managers and organising plan "B" through to plan "Z".
If he says "yes", then great! If he says "no", then I still have no doubt that come 24/25, we will still be excited by the massive improvements made of our roster... In "Shenji" we trust 🙂
If he says "yes", then great! If he says "no", then I still have no doubt that come 24/25, we will still be excited by the massive improvements made of our roster... In "Shenji" we trust 🙂
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Wildcat777
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I wouldn’t read into that crap. It’s obvious our forwards have been crap, even to most ppl here. And yes the hierarchy has taken action to remedy. Not because MM said so. We don’t need to be gullible and we should use our common sense. In bolstering the pack as required we should see better results in 2023 and with further improvement in 2024. We are building. Be sure if that. Just sit back and enjoy the ride. We are NOT privy to any conversations. Which in reality would also change in a moments notice. It’s how these these are played out. Always have been and always will.
Jedi_Tiger
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thought Hawkins woukd be the pick at 7 push Brooks to 6 and then potentially play AD at centre
Sunnycoast_tiger
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And RTS would be good for young Bula to have around to learn of.
Roar_Power
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But the Roosters need another fullback.
jrtiger
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Farnworth will be staying in Brisbane. don't be surprised if we don't go after Welsby given the way Bula's come on in the preseason. AD and Laurie will sign 1 year extensions and will back themselves but I don't think either of them are long term options. if I had to guess, the spine next year looks like...
1. Bula
6. Brooks
7. Moses
9. Koroisau
13. Matamua
14. Laurie
pawsandclaws1
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That's a great outcome for WTs.
hammertime
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Man, usually our "next year" talk doesn't start till at least 4 rounds in...
jrtiger
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started earlier last year with Api and Papali'i signing in November and December 2021. just spitballing on what I think happens, but who knows.
TigerLove
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Is there any chance George Williams would be worth looking at?
I remember reading that article last year where he stated that he wants to play in NRL again and is prepared to stay this time.
I doubt Sheens got us the spoon, the side was shot a long time ago. Judge the coaching in 6 mths.
To get in the top 8 you need a minimum of 13 quality players, we are nowhere near that target. It will take at least 2 yrs to get the roster in shape.
jrtiger
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tell that to the seven NRL clubs after him sweetheart
BAGNF05
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Have heard plenty of coaches talk up young blokes. Believe it when I see it.
Tim Sheens
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Almost certainly because the figures shown by FOX were bullshit.
weststigerman
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I've said this before but we were 13th when Madge was sacked, and we finished 4 points below the second last team. Releasing Luciano, Mikaele, Nofa as well as moving Hastings from 7 all contributed to getting the spoon. If we were a possibility of getting the spoon with Maguire, we made certain of it with Sheens' decisions.
Anyway, my point was when you've run a distant last the previous year, it doesn't put you in a strong negotiating position.
It's like the ugliest guy chatting up the hottest girl at the bar. She won't bat an eyelid if you give her an ultimatum.
hammertime
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Was just joking mate. I think you're spot on with the rebuild. If we can hold onto AD and Laurie next year and acquire Moses, we're going to have great depth.
AD in the centres would give us some great attacking options.
Tucker
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It is disingenuous to state Sheens did not get us the spoon.
As the head honcho of the football department he sacked our entrenched coach, who had prepared the squad all off season, mid year. He then engaged in a highly publicised chase for Ciraldo which ended in tears, that I’m sure emboldened the entire squad to believe in the joint. This was further strengthened by his failure to find a suitable coach for the one he had sacked, so he took the job himself with a caveat that an uber extreme greenhorn would be prepared to take over from him in 2025. Whilst all of this was going on, he installed another greenhorn as our interim coach and not only provided little support, but he threw him to the wolves by letting healthy players walk out of their contracts and loaning others to rival clubs, during one of our worst injury hit seasons in history.
Not his fault my arse mate. He was the culprit.
