Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[sleeve]

Many things wrong with the Tigers recruitment over the years, but the most obvious has been the lack of speed. All the good sides have it, yet we still end up with plodders.

 

[Camel2281]

Camel you'd love to have any half in 6 or 7 other than Brooks. Is there any 6 or 7 playing in the NRL or NSW Cup you haven't mentioned?

I've said many times I'm happy for Brooks to stay on as 6 for what we apparently offered him. Brooks turned us down, we move on

 

[WesternSuburbsBoy]

I've said many times I'm happy for Brooks to stay on as 6 for what we apparently offered him. Brooks turned us down, we move on

Brooks can be a really good 6 if paired with a solid 7 but we’ve always tried to make him into a game manager/organising 7 which he’ll just never be.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

I dont see why Hunt would go to the Broncos for the rest of the season when they have Reynolds and Mam, must be going to purely play hooker and back up 7. Does make some sense that we sussed out Madden who will be even further down the pecking order.
I dont think Jock is the answer for us but with Brooks out he's half decent back up, possibly be how the domino's start to fall. Fainu and Jock for us, Hunt to the Broncos Laurie and or Talau to the eagles and maybe Brooks ends up at the dragons.

Few reasons for this season

1) ticks the qld box to leave now
2) broncos are win now mode this year
3) he can cover halves and hooker. For half a season doubt he would have any issues as starting hooker for the Broncos for a chance to win the comp & clear his get out clause from the Dragons.

 

[Camel2281]

I always believed Walker to be a good but young and inexperienced player. Why is he reportedly being moved on from the Eastern Suburbs latte set? I understand he is injured but there appears to be no shortage of suitors for his services. Does that mean other clubs have a different opinion of his playing ability or is there more to the issue?

They rate young Sandon Smith plus the Roosters are a win now at all costs joint

 

[teddy23]

I’d go all out for Sam Walker if he’s available

 

[gallagher]

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[Coastie_Tiger]

Few reasons for this season

1) ticks the qld box to leave now
2) broncos are win now mode this year
3) he can cover halves and hooker. For half a season doubt he would have any issues as starting hooker for the Broncos for a chance to win the comp & clear his get out clause from the Dragons.

I should have phrased it better i can see why Hunt would want to do it, big chance of a ring this season. But I dont see why the Bronco's would need him as such but if you can stack your team why not.

 

[Coastie_Tiger]

If we can jag the Fainu brother in this merry go round and somehow pick up a serviceable 7 i think we are doing as good as we can. I still see a world where Brooks still stays with us on a slightly improved offer, stranger things have happened.

 

[BZN]

If they bring back madden that will do it for me , he is 10 times worse than wakeham

Then he will fit right in here without any problems eh!?

 

[Demps]

If we can jag the Fainu brother in this merry go round and somehow pick up a serviceable 7 i think we are doing as good as we can. I still see a world where Brooks still stays with us on a slightly improved offer, stranger things have happened.

Samuela looks and plays like Olakuatu imo...

He'd be a great addition to our pack.
I know Bateman has been paying 13 but I'd move him back to the edge and line up;

8 Klem
9 Api
10 Stef
11 Fainu
12 Bateman
13 Papalii

14 TDS
15 Twal
16 Pole
17 Seyfarth or new signing

For 2024 - another impact Benchy to replace Seyf to keep yas happy wouldn't go astray either.

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

The DT is reporting that Ben Hunt will finalise a release with the Dragons early next week with the intention of joining the Broncos for the last 4 months of the season. Important to note that this would only be a cameo and they CAN'T afford him from 2024 and beyond (then joining the Titans). The reports also states that no formal offer or negotiations have taken place but they reportedly WILL contact the club on Sunday to discuss an immediate transfer.

 

[tiger_one]

The DT is reporting that Ben Hunt will finalise a release with the Dragons early next week with the intention of joining the Broncos for the last 4 months of the season. Important to note that this would only be a cameo and they CAN'T afford him from 2024 and beyond (then joining the Titans). The reports also states that no formal offer or negotiations have taken place but they reportedly WILL contact the club on Sunday to discuss an immediate transfer.

hahahah - WOW!! Lots of info there without negotiations. What have i missed?

 

[Curaeus]

I'm in wooden-spoon mode, wanting Drags to lose by 50 every week.

Drags-the gift that keeps on giving (we hope)

 

[jmello]

I dont see why Hunt would go to the Broncos for the rest of the season when they have Reynolds and Mam, must be going to purely play hooker and back up 7. Does make some sense that we sussed out Madden who will be even further down the pecking order.
I dont think Jock is the answer for us but with Brooks out he's half decent back up, possibly be how the domino's start to fall. Fainu and Jock for us, Hunt to the Broncos Laurie and or Talau to the eagles and maybe Brooks ends up at the dragons.

He wants to win a premiership. I reckon his plan is to go to the Broncos as 9, win a premiership. Then get more dollars playing for the Titans until he decides to retire.

 

[Curaeus]

If we can jag the Fainu brother in this merry go round and somehow pick up a serviceable 7 i think we are doing as good as we can. I still see a world where Brooks still stays with us on a slightly improved offer, stranger things have happened.

Think you might be right about Brooks. Doesn't seem any great interest in him (Cows and Knights have already said no interest). Dogs may be a chance now Hunt is clearly headed North but think Lee said Luke isn't gone yet.

 

[tigerballs]

Samuela looks and plays like Olakuatu imo...

He'd be a great addition to our pack.
I know Bateman has been paying 13 but I'd move him back to the edge and line up;

8 Klem
9 Api
10 Stef
11 Fainu
12 Bateman
13 Papalii

14 TDS
15 Twal
16 Pole
17 Seyfarth or new signing

For 2024 - another impact Benchy to replace Seyf to keep yas happy wouldn't go astray either.

Looks good doesn't it. I'd be happy with Blore or Seyfarth, they've both got upside. Then give the ball to

7 Sanders
6 Fainu
5 Junior
4 Star
3 Ryan
2 Nofo
1 Bula

 

[king_sirro]

He wants to win a premiership. I reckon his plan is to go to the Broncos as 9, win a premiership. Then get more dollars playing for the Titans until he decides to retire.

Is that really winning a premiership though? For me, truly winning a premiership is the entire process you go through with your club and team mates. The entire off season grind, the friendships formed over many many months to years, riding the ups and downs and building towards the ultimate goal. IMO, joining a team mid season and winning the comp is a nice moment, a great memory, but it isn't the true essence of winning the premiership.

 

[Moh]

He wants to win a premiership. I reckon his plan is to go to the Broncos as 9, win a premiership. Then get more dollars playing for the Titans until he decides to retire.

While I agree, I personally wouldn't feel all that proud winning a premiership that way. Participating in less than half a season...

 

[tiger_one]

But Gus says this about Luke: