Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Buttface]

How are you convinced he’s a long term fullback when he does not have any playmaking skills or any idea how to create overlaps like the elite NRL fullbacks do ?
I am aware he’s young and apparently very coachable, so could very well develop these skills given time, but we are running last two years straight, we have the worst attack in the NRL we don’t have time to wait, we need players who fit the description of the position they are playing now.
As Tucker stated Bula could become a rep centre/winger very fast, he’s nowhere near a rep standard fullback just yet.
As for Miller, he’s no project player, I repeat he was leading the entire NRL for tackle busts before Ponga took his spot. He has the necessary playmaking and passing game to regularly create tries and try scoring opportunities and it’s clear we struggle in this area.

Didn’t Bula play centre/wing at the titans, and by the same token can Miller play centre?
Either way with Miller it comes down to dollars and roster spots, he looks a real competitor at times and could be good cover for injuries. But I’m not going to far north of minimum and only if he’s an upgrade, like getting rid of flippers.

 

[Sunnycoast_tiger]

SMH confirmed that the fainu’s turned down the dogs in favour of the tigers

fulton trying to lure weakes over next

I would prefer Fulton lure Brad Parker over next

 

[philgood]

SMH confirmed that the fainu’s turned down the dogs in favour of the tigers

fulton trying to lure weakes over next

Didnt weakes just re sign with manly?

 

[teddy23]

Didnt weakes just re sign with manly?

Parra, Dragons and Tigers showing interest as he has been given permission to look around.

On the flip side, if he ends up at Parramatta don’t be surprised if you see a Simpkins for Dejarn Asi trade occur.

 

[Red88_Tiger]

Didn’t Bula play centre/wing at the titans, and by the same token can Miller play centre?
Either way with Miller it comes down to dollars and roster spots, he looks a real competitor at times and could be good cover for injuries. But I’m not going to far north of minimum and only if he’s an upgrade, like getting rid of flippers.

I think he also could replace Laurie

 

[bptiger 0]

Watched Lachlan lam this morning he would be a great signing for us , and get his dad as benjis assistant .
But my number one signing I would love to see is bevan French the bloke is a freak

 

[teddy23]

Watched Lachlan lam this morning he would be a great signing for us , and get his dad as benjis assistant .
But my number one signing I would love to see is bevan French the bloke is a freak

Going to the Raiders apparently

 

[bptiger 0]

Going to the Raiders apparently

Crap 💩

 

[TigerNeddyK]

Going to the Raiders apparently

Jesus… how many halfbacks do the Raiders need?

 

[The Chad]

Parra, Dragons and Tigers showing interest as he has been given permission to look around.

On the flip side, if he ends up at Parramatta don’t be surprised if you see a Simpkins for Dejarn Asi trade occur.

Weekes has the speed we don't currently have. Question is though- winger, centre or fullback? I'd guess winger?

Asi is interesting. Has bounced around early in his career. He could be that running 5/8 we need, at least short term.

 

[Coastie_Tiger]

SMH confirmed that the fainu’s turned down the dogs in favour of the tigers

fulton trying to lure weakes over next

So Gus going to visit the brother in jail wasn't out of the goodness of his heart???? Such a saint old Gus.

 

[BalmainJnr]

Weekes has the speed we don't currently have. Question is though- winger, centre or fullback? I'd guess winger?

Asi is interesting. Has bounced around early in his career. He could be that running 5/8 we need, at least short term.

I would be shying away from players (like Weakes) who don’t have a settled position. We need to recruit players who can fulfil specific roles and improve positions of weakness. Rather than find more guys who can do a job but ultimately leave us still no looking to improve.

 

[The Chad]

I would be shying away from players (like Weakes) who don’t have a settled position. We need to recruit players who can fulfil specific roles and improve positions of weakness. Rather than find more guys who can do a job but ultimately leave us still no looking to improve.

Very good point. There are pro's & con's for utility value. A winger that can cover fullback, for example. But, someone without a settled position is different.

 

[TYGA]

I would be shying away from players (like Weakes) who don’t have a settled position. We need to recruit players who can fulfil specific roles and improve positions of weakness. Rather than find more guys who can do a job but ultimately leave us still no looking to improve.

I agree with specialists. Weakes is a junior 5/8 and played fullback in first grade. Would be good cover with Laurie departing. I don’t mind versatile young players

 

[Todd Packer]

New drinking game.
A shot for every "They should replace the men's team with this lot" comment on Facebook after the women win their first game.

 

[gregjm87]

Going to the Raiders apparently

I think he is staying in England.

 

[king_sirro]

Parra, Dragons and Tigers showing interest as he has been given permission to look around.

On the flip side, if he ends up at Parramatta don’t be surprised if you see a Simpkins for Dejarn Asi trade occur.

I rate Asi. He looks every bit a first grader this year. Although I didn't watch last nights game, how did he play?

 

[Coastie_Tiger]

I rate Asi. He looks every bit a first grader this year. Although I didn't watch last nights game, how did he play?

I only saw bits and pieces seemed to be serviceable, i did notice Blake was on the wing though. Didnt someone mention Parra offered him up as a swap?
Putting him in the shop window, i hope we don't bite on that bait.

 

[tiger_one]

I only saw bits and pieces seemed to be serviceable, i did notice Blake was on the wing though. Didnt someone mention Parra offered him up as a swap?
Putting him in the shop window, i hope we don't bite on that bait.

Blake is also a pass for me.

 

[TigerLove]

Luai to hit the open market saying Tigers are one of the clubs interested 🤔

https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/jarome-luai-bombshell-leaves-penrith-future-uncertain/news-story/456bf97b7652eaac94bd69cea4fba07b