Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[teddy23]

Heard a whisper the club is looking into Corey Oates. Pretty sure Benji played with him at Brisbane too.

Newcastle and Dolphins will be monitoring him as well.

 

[Fingers83]

The mole is reporting that Justin Pascoe's days are numbered.

The person they're looking at is Tim Watsford from Supercars.

One of my best mates worked closely with Tim at Supercars and said he is rated very highly internally by the leaders of that business. Supercars have also grown exponentially in the last few years with his guidance.

Best news we have seen in ages.

'Senior figures' plot to oust 'under siege' club boss

Supercars chief in line to take over

wwos.nine.com.au

 

[earl]

Douheihi is a tricky one. We don't want be seen as callous, cutting an injured player loose, but paying him out and converting him to a train and trail or similar, which doesn't count against cap and squad numbers, would be beneficial. He'd have the security and support for rehab/recovery and we'd have the roster spot.

I don't have a problem with this if it is possible. You'd think we have the cap space and if we don't there is an issue.

 

[Qwertyrick]

Top Team:-
1. Jahream Bula
2. David Nofoaluma
3. Starford To’a
4. Junior Tupou
5. New signing - Staines or St George kid
6. Latu Fainu
7. Jayden Sullivan
8. Stefano Utoikamanu
9. Apisai Koroisau (c)
10. David Klemmer
11. Isaiah Papali'i
12. John Bateman
13. Fonua Pole

14. Tallyn Da Silva
15. Kit Laulilii -- just a guess on my part
16. Alex Twal
17. Shawn Blore


Forwards:-
18. Justin Matamua
19. Brandon Mansfield
20. Brandon Tumeth
21. Sione Fainu
22. Alex Seyfarth
23. Samuela Fainu
Hookers/Halves/Utilies:-
24. Lachlan Galvin
25. Aden Sezer
26. Adam Doueihi
Outside Backs:-
27. Triston Reilly
28. Brent Naden
29. Josh Feledy
Not signed:-
30. Alex Seyfarth

I think we need to sign Seyfarth because our back-up forward depth is horrible. I think the back-up outside backs are pretty good and Sezer as a back-up utility is good.

We really should be signing the best winger in the comp and that player should be a game breaker but we'll get Staines or another kid.

Does anyone really think that squad is a top 8 squad. The top team is full of development players.

In all seriousness I think the following players are the only guys who are established first graders:-
Nofo, Api, Klemmer, Bateman, IP and Twal.

Nofo needs to go to super league

 

[weststigerman]

The mole is reporting that Justin Pascoe's days are numbered.

The person they're looking at is Tim Watsford from Supercars.

One of my best mates worked closely with Tim at Supercars and said he is rated very highly internally by the leaders of that business. Supercars have also grown exponentially in the last few years with his guidance.

Best news we have seen in ages.

'Senior figures' plot to oust 'under siege' club boss

Supercars chief in line to take over

wwos.nine.com.au

I hope his days are numbered. Although I have zero confidence current management will put the right person into the gig.

 

[Roar_Power]

Top Team:-
1. Jahream Bula
2. David Nofoaluma
3. Starford To’a
4. Junior Tupou
5. New signing - Staines or St George kid
6. Latu Fainu
7. Jayden Sullivan
8. Stefano Utoikamanu
9. Apisai Koroisau (c)
10. David Klemmer
11. Isaiah Papali'i
12. John Bateman
13. Fonua Pole

14. Tallyn Da Silva
15. Kit Laulilii -- just a guess on my part
16. Alex Twal
17. Shawn Blore


Forwards:-
18. Justin Matamua
19. Brandon Mansfield
20. Brandon Tumeth
21. Sione Fainu
22. Alex Seyfarth
23. Samuela Fainu
Hookers/Halves/Utilies:-
24. Lachlan Galvin
25. Aden Sezer
26. Adam Doueihi
Outside Backs:-
27. Triston Reilly
28. Brent Naden
29. Josh Feledy
Not signed:-
30. Alex Seyfarth

I think we need to sign Seyfarth because our back-up forward depth is horrible. I think the back-up outside backs are pretty good and Sezer as a back-up utility is good.

We really should be signing the best winger in the comp and that player should be a game breaker but we'll get Staines or another kid.

Does anyone really think that squad is a top 8 squad. The top team is full of development players.

In all seriousness I think the following players are the only guys who are established first graders:-
Nofo, Api, Klemmer, Bateman, IP and Twal.

If Lobb is signed, he replaces Noffa in my opinion.

An experienced centre replaces Toa.

In my opinion Sezer will start the season with Sullivan on the bench.

Overall, a very poor 18-30. Significant upgrades required.

 

[426Tlgerland]

Only problem I see is we still have the same board and Need to convince a top line candidate to take the job as CEO. , Supercars is a very successful business , obviously run by good people , getting them to the tigers which is an absolute mess will be tough , they run the risk of damaging their own records ,
We need CEO replaced but a quick broom out In the board room will help , drop 3 monkeys today ,t hen a new potential CEO may come in

 

[Bones]

This is a fair point however at the same time I can't see how he can miss extremely important parts of the season when he is paid big dollars.

The comment above stated that he would be back for the pre-season. I really hope that is the case.

It doesn’t matter if he goes to England or Antartica, players are required to have a set amount of time off. Since he is playing international games till November he can’t train until January anyway, regardless of where he is. I’m sure there will be several others in the same boat.

 

[hsvjones]

It's not about being fit. These guys are professional and should be permanently fit.

We need all our players together for a long off season to build that bond that only comes through long hot months slogging together building a bond.
This is more important for us than any other club because we have new halves.
I don't like Bateman missing 1 minute of the pre season.

I don't think he will miss anytime as most international players have there break after rep games and don't return until mid Jan anyway. The club close down over the Xmas break also.

 

[jrtiger]

I assume they'll promote him to top 30. I reckon it's a non-brainer decision.

we don't have the spots at the minute mate. we need to shift a number of players and create openings for outside backs, because our current ones aren't up to scratch. Kit will be top 30 in 2025. the first 10 rounds in Cup will be good for him and you'll see him come into the side on a regular basis thru the origin period.

 

[supercoach]

The mole is reporting that Justin Pascoe's days are numbered.

The person they're looking at is Tim Watsford from Supercars.

One of my best mates worked closely with Tim at Supercars and said he is rated very highly internally by the leaders of that business. Supercars have also grown exponentially in the last few years with his guidance.

Best news we have seen in ages.

'Senior figures' plot to oust 'under siege' club boss

Supercars chief in line to take over

wwos.nine.com.au

Alan Joyce is available

 

[liltiger]

Alan Joyce is available

Not enough money in the Leagues club to pay the bloke.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Heard a whisper the club is looking into Corey Oates. Pretty sure Benji played with him at Brisbane too.

Newcastle and Dolphins will be monitoring him as well.

Hopefully only if he passes a strict medical and doesn't turn into Maumalo mark 2 & we offload Nofa.

Any other word around the traps @teddy23 ?

 

[magpies forever]

Wonder where Rua is going....

Yes, the whispers haven't happened with Rua. I know here on the forum we recognised he had fallen in the pecking order and was looking surplus but no rumours as to interest elsewhere.

 

[Nadz4483]

Heard a whisper the club is looking into Corey Oates. Pretty sure Benji played with him at Brisbane too.

Newcastle and Dolphins will be monitoring him as well.

Have always rated him and wanted him at the club, big body on the edge and can finish a try.... how old is he now???

 

[Roar_Power]

Heard a whisper the club is looking into Corey Oates. Pretty sure Benji played with him at Brisbane too.

Newcastle and Dolphins will be monitoring him as well.

Doesn't make much sense if WT are signing Lobb.

Need centres, not wingers.

 

[jadtiger]

Yes, the whispers haven't happened with Rua. I know here on the forum we recognised he had fallen in the pecking order and was looking surplus but no rumours as to interest elsewhere.

It would have to be ESL because to be honest his form has not been very good.He is young enough to give himself a good career in the UK if he goes there as he does have ability.

 

[Kaito]

Wonder where Rua is going....

So underwhelming. He had a chance to really
stake a claim for the 9 jumper when Api broke
his jaw. His numbers in Cup were really poor

 

[bptiger 0]

Did I miss something, has Morris signed on as benji off sider ???

 

[hammertime]

With Rua going, I think it means simpkins is staying... which I would be happy about given his growth this year. We'd be well covered in the 9 with Api, Simpkin and TDS.

With 1 playing from the bench, we need the depth there.