Tigers_Wests
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Gee I hope so as Latu is a huge talent! But to be fair the NSW Cup commentators barely know the names of the players running around. Listening to Spud Carroll for 80 minutes is tough.
Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion
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tony soprano
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What coverage?
Tigers_Wests
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Fainu/Feledy had a strong combination in Harold Mathews. Would be great to re-unite them!
innsaneink
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And then?
Coastie_Tiger
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Was on fox this arvo the reggies game Manly Norths
TigersFan101
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Can anyone confirm this was said?
BirchgroveTigers
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Any of those three would be great
tony soprano
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Get your facts right next time. This was sloppy.
Tony Pellow was our shot…he is RM standard..😂
To complete the squad I'd like 2 forwards, a back & a half.
Frizzel or Wilton would be nice to play back row. Bateman to 13. Pole off the bench for impact similar to Lenui at the Panthers.
A young strong front rower, either upgrade James or similar.
Half is the big question. Taafe maybe as a 6, are we happy with Brooks at 7?
Alternatively I really think we get a Sharks or Warriors player. Sharks have just resigned Atkinson who is a half, they have Trindall & Dykes plus obviously Hynes & Moylan. Warriors have Johnson who would have to be resigned based on current form, then Martin, Metcalfe, Walker, Volkman & Harris-Tevita.
Surely one of them wants to be a regular 1st grader.
In saying that I think if Wakeham will accept a deal of $200K we resign him as our back up half.
Frizzel or Wilton would be nice to play back row. Bateman to 13. Pole off the bench for impact similar to Lenui at the Panthers.
A young strong front rower, either upgrade James or similar.
Half is the big question. Taafe maybe as a 6, are we happy with Brooks at 7?
Alternatively I really think we get a Sharks or Warriors player. Sharks have just resigned Atkinson who is a half, they have Trindall & Dykes plus obviously Hynes & Moylan. Warriors have Johnson who would have to be resigned based on current form, then Martin, Metcalfe, Walker, Volkman & Harris-Tevita.
Surely one of them wants to be a regular 1st grader.
In saying that I think if Wakeham will accept a deal of $200K we resign him as our back up half.
Taafe would be a great 6 with Brooks
clontarfkid
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Coastie_Tiger
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I only watched the last 15 mins so I didn’t hear it then so I can’t confirm it was said, I was responding to where the game was televised.
A half pairing of Trindall and Taafe would be good
To'a is going great at right centre. Left side we definitely need someone if Tommy is indeed going
Correct. My mistake. To'a right. Averillo left. Naden & Kepaoa back up backline players. Kepaoa on the bench is very handy. Unfortunately maybe Naden 18th man. I just think his discipline isn't the same as the rest of the current squad. Our D is great & completions have been high except for last night. Errors cost us the 18-0 start they had. Gifted field position which allowed the opportunities for them to score.
The Chad
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If there is any truth to Fainu coming over, I don't see much point in investing in another young half from reserve grade.
Brooks & Wakeham could hold the spots until Fainu & Large become ready to take the roles fulltime.
I agree with Blake Taaffe- have mentioned him for a while. His opportunities are only going to dry up further once Wighton joins.
But again, if Fainu is the target (and can actually be gotten) then I wouldn't want to start accumulating roadblocks to his path into the first grade. The young 5/8 at the Dolphins shows that you can play young guys with some success- the process of waiting until they are 20-21 etc is old school thinking. Fainu would be in line to get on the field at some point next season.
I agree that centre could be a target. Feledy will likely get his opportunity soon enough too, but adding someone like Bradman Best out wide would take advantage of the hole running required. Plus, we lack that 'big body' out wide with Kepoua playing back row.
A good hole running backrower wouldn't hurt. Losing Luciano & Garner has really taken away that player for us. Bateman just isn't THAT type of player (and might be better served at #13). A mobile back row option would be very valuable. He's not my favourite player, but Jack Bird on a short contract?
Brooks & Wakeham could hold the spots until Fainu & Large become ready to take the roles fulltime.
I agree with Blake Taaffe- have mentioned him for a while. His opportunities are only going to dry up further once Wighton joins.
But again, if Fainu is the target (and can actually be gotten) then I wouldn't want to start accumulating roadblocks to his path into the first grade. The young 5/8 at the Dolphins shows that you can play young guys with some success- the process of waiting until they are 20-21 etc is old school thinking. Fainu would be in line to get on the field at some point next season.
I agree that centre could be a target. Feledy will likely get his opportunity soon enough too, but adding someone like Bradman Best out wide would take advantage of the hole running required. Plus, we lack that 'big body' out wide with Kepoua playing back row.
A good hole running backrower wouldn't hurt. Losing Luciano & Garner has really taken away that player for us. Bateman just isn't THAT type of player (and might be better served at #13). A mobile back row option would be very valuable. He's not my favourite player, but Jack Bird on a short contract?
