Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

Dennisspicer1 said:
Why is there a lot of Brooks lovers saying West Tigers kicked Brooks out, When they did not.
Brooks was made a fair offer by West Tigers based on current value, and he knocked it back.
And accepted better offer from Manly.

BROOKS CHOICE,

Stop with the lies, he chose to go.
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Brooks accepted what the market was prepared to pay for him. The market has spoken. We know his manager is very good for his clients and it was obvious the negotiations would turn into a another Mitch Moses saga. I don't blame the club for not being up for it. I was not up for it and that is the reason I support not counter bidding. However, the club has to come up with a replacement.
 
AmericanHistoryX said:
Mainstream Media Circus. Wests Tigers express interest in Sharks halfback. Following the departure of Luke Brooks for next season, the Wests Tigers are on the hunt for a new halfback.

Previously expressing interest in Manly Sea Eagles youngster Latu Fainu, Catalans Dragons veteran Mitchell Pearce and NSW Blues star Mitchell Moses, the club has now set their sights on Braydon Trindall.

Joining the Cronulla Sharks in 2018, the future looked bright for Trindall, who debuted for the club two seasons later.

The primary halfback for the backend of the 2021 season, he was unfortunately overtaken by Nicho Hynes the following year, which saw his minutes decrease as he moved to the interchange bench.

The Wests Tigers have already expressed interest in the 23-year-old, per the Sydney Morning Herald, and the race to sign him could pick up given Luke Brooks will depart the club at the end of the season.

While he isn't off-contract until the end of 2025, the Sharks are likely to offer him a release considering he won't overtake Hynes in the No.7 jersey.

Plus, the re-signing of Daniel Atkinson means he could easily enter the team if injuries occur to Hynes or Matt Moylan.

Cronulla Fan " Sharks would be stupid to let him go. Much better to play Trindall in the halves with Hynes and retire Matt Moyland. It’s another example of Craig Fitzgibbon frozen into immobility; playing poorly performing old guys like Moyland, Wade Graham and Dale Finucane, rather than starting the youngsters like Trindall , Colquhoun and Hazleton".
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I'd be stoked with Trindall at 7
 
Telltails said:
C'mon Hammer it was everywhere that Newcastle thought they had him last year and it was Sheens that blocked him from going.
Sheens and Benji couldn't make it any more clear that they wanted him at the club.
If he was unhappy with the offer but committed to the club that's what his manager is for - just like he did with Mitch Moses when he wasn't satisfied with Parra'a first offer but eventually got the deal with Parra that he wanted.
We offered Moses more than Parra but didn't get him because he wanted to play for Parra.
Brooks didn't enter into any further negotiations at WTs and neither did his manager - that was his choice.
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WT We have finally ripped that bandaid off.
Sheens had to re-learn this lesson, or maybe Benji did. Really we wasted a year and could have gone with Hastings (look who is an Average first grader, but has done more for us).

Our offer was stupidly low. Maybe we expected a negotiation, maybe not. I don't care. RIP, pain over.
 
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idkaye said:
Can someone please just tell me we're going to sign Latu Fainu. Please give me something to be happy about.
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Would love too but unfortunately I don't want to lie..

I cannot understand why it's so hard to get a half even if they are young.. We have an outstanding forward pack to play behind, young guns in Bula and TDS and some quality backs. It's a perfect storm so can only assume it's the management and DT/Fox daily beatings that's turning them away..
 
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Moh said:
WHAT IF - the delay in the Latu Fainu deal involves bringing Olakau'atu over too. Manly's recent Tigers signings could be up for an immediate trade.

Trust our recruitement/management!!
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I think the main reason it's difficult to sign topline/high calibre players (get them over the line) is the fact the club has been in a state of disarray for years.
Players aren't able to envision success here.
 
Rumour is Michael Morgan could be making an NRL return. You'd assume the Cowboys. Townsend out? The halves merry go round is gonna get even more interesting possibly.

Luckily we have a lot in the bank. Mind you I'd have Walker/Fainu/Trindall at the top the list.
 
Townsend looking more and more likely to follow Flanagan to the Dragons on a 2 year deal but nobody seems to be able to say its definitely happening. Cows must have someone coming through to be willing to let him go, and likely means either Sullivan or Amone will push for a release from the Dragons. I don't think either of them pass the dickhead test though unfortunately.
 
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