Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[weststigerman]

Keppie offers so much more. If Twal was to stay he would be coming off the bench. If Keppie fills that spot that gives Tigers a lot more punch off the bench.
When was the last time the Tigers had a big bopper who bends the line

If he bends the line, why does he make less metres and break less tackles than Twal in a better performing team?

He's way behind Twal defensively too which is a given.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

I'm not sure what the point is of swapping Keppie and Twal.

There would be likely limited financial benefit, and Twal is a similar quality player who obviously has a good relationship with the players at WT.

Swapping imo is not the reason. Imo it is positions in the 30 and also for Twal to secure his long term future.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

It would tear me up if I watched our future playing for other clubs because we couldn't find room in our top 30 but the predatory clubs could. More to the point many of these players are from the Campbelltown and Macarthur region. We have waited sometime for this to happen. Hopefully we will see the same from the Balmain and old West's Inner West areas.

 

[Bones]

If he bends the line, why does he make less metres and break less tackles than Twal in a better performing team?

He's way behind Twal defensively too which is a given.

I’m not sure what people watch week to week but in my opinion Twal was very good this year.

It seems to me some are stuck on the Madge version of Twal who was admittedly very average. This year he added an offload and seemed to use his leg speed and footwork a lot more and looked a much better player.

I’d be disappointed to see him go but one of the problems we have is that we pay these solid players like star players then we have to let them go. Considering how much cap space we supposedly have though I’d be releasing others before Twal as the roster spot is more important than the salary at the moment.

 

[earl]

Seyfarth set to re-sign on two-year deal.

Awesome news.

 

[tony soprano]

Keppie is better than Twal in attack and Twal is better than Seyfarth in everything

I think it's fact twal hasn't delivered bang for your dollar tho.

 

[earl]

I’d be disappointed to see him go but one of the problems we have is that we pay these solid players like star players then we have to let them go

I couldn't believe it at the start and then someone stated he was on 600k. I don't know how much he is on but you need some depth in your squad.

I think the narrative is though different to what we are discussing. The story is that Twal wants an extension and we've said not yet which is understandable.

 

[earl]

I think it's fact twal hasn't delivered bang for your dollar tho.

Depending on how much he is on.

He isn't on his own either. Stef, Klemmer, Bateman and IP are all on that list.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Post on Facebook in one of the WT groups that Balmain HM fullback & CUB Mikey Nassar (2023 Balmain HM B&F and Best Back) has been told he isn't a priority. The poster says he's a mate of Mikey's dad.

This is a kid that is already 6'2 and can run under 11s for 100m. The poster alludes to power plays at the club and doing favours for clients of player agents that recruitment personnel are mates with. Apparently Mikey loves the club and wants to progress with his mates but his pathway looks to be blocked.

Obviously this is one side of the story but a kid with those attributes at his age should have a pathway at least until the end of SG Ball.

Just passing on the info. The group is the WT Will Never Die one on Facebook.

 

[The_P_man]

Awesome news.

The fact that Seyfarth snubbed the dogs to stay with us fills me with joy.

 

[guywolf]

The fact that Seyfarth snubbed the dogs to stay with us fills me with joy.

It is really refreshing to see some loyalty!

 

[Holman Barnes #1 Fan]

Post on Facebook in one of the WT groups that Balmain HM fullback & CUB Mikey Nassar (2023 Balmain HM B&F and Best Back) has been told he isn't a priority. The poster says he's a mate of Mikey's dad.

This is a kid that is already 6'2 and can run under 11s for 100m. The poster alludes to power plays at the club and doing favours for clients of player agents that recruitment personnel are mates with. Apparently Mikey loves the club and wants to progress with his mates but his pathway looks to be blocked.

Obviously this is one side of the story but a kid with those attributes at his age should have a pathway at least until the end of SG Ball.

Just passing on the info. The group is the WT Will Never Die one on Facebook.

I would like to blame Scott Fulton but I'd rather blame Chairman Lee who appointed him without consulting the current coaching staff to see if they would be a good match.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

I would like to blame Scott Fulton but I'd rather blame Chairman Lee who appointed him without consulting the current coaching staff to see if they would be a good match.

I hope this review looks at our dealings with player agents too and how this affects key decisions being made in terms of recruitment.

 

[AdelaideTiger]

Post on Facebook in one of the WT groups that Balmain HM fullback & CUB Mikey Nassar (2023 Balmain HM B&F and Best Back) has been told he isn't a priority. The poster says he's a mate of Mikey's dad.

This is a kid that is already 6'2 and can run under 11s for 100m. The poster alludes to power plays at the club and doing favours for clients of player agents that recruitment personnel are mates with. Apparently Mikey loves the club and wants to progress with his mates but his pathway looks to be blocked.

Obviously this is one side of the story but a kid with those attributes at his age should have a pathway at least until the end of SG Ball.

Just passing on the info. The group is the WT Will Never Die one on Facebook.

Never heard of him, but I would doubt he runs sub 11 seconds at 16yo.
Kid must have lightening bolts instead of feet.

 

[tony soprano]

I hope this review looks at our dealings with player agents too and how this affects key decisions being made in terms of recruitment.

Or review our past state of attracting no players.

 

[BKS]

Awesome news.

This guy bleeds black and gold and has probably accepted a fair contract amount for where he is at. I also think that he is still improving. After improving a fair bit in 2022, he had shoulder surgery near the end of 2022 season which would have held back his development this year a bit. If he avoids major injuries, I think he will contribute strongly from the bench in 2024 and be able to do a job starting if needed.

 

[bigsiro]

Every team needs the non-flashy, consistent and reliable role players,
Twal is one of those, albeit a very average one. He is a very one-dimensional, predictable player who makes zero impact. That’s plodder territory. And if you make zero impact, IMO you are making negative impact.
The best moment of this season was his try, but if we are honest, he should not find a place in any side that wants to properly compete.
If he goes, it’s for the better.

 

[magpies forever]

Just as an aside didnt WT (Hagip....?) say WT were on an aggressive recruiting campaign and announcements would be made as the finals progressed? With Cronulla & Raiders dropping out last week, can an assumption be made no possibilities with this 2 teams eg Mawene Hiroti? Hiroti is one I think could be useful to WT but we cant wait around sitting on our hands

 

[balmain boy]

Post on Facebook in one of the WT groups that Balmain HM fullback & CUB Mikey Nassar (2023 Balmain HM B&F and Best Back) has been told he isn't a priority. The poster says he's a mate of Mikey's dad.

This is a kid that is already 6'2 and can run under 11s for 100m. The poster alludes to power plays at the club and doing favours for clients of player agents that recruitment personnel are mates with. Apparently Mikey loves the club and wants to progress with his mates but his pathway looks to be blocked.

Obviously this is one side of the story but a kid with those attributes at his age should have a pathway at least until the end of SG Ball.

Just passing on the info. The group is the WT Will Never Die one on Facebook.

He's a dynamic young fullback. Definitely one worth keeping, our fullback and outside backs stocks are still pretty lean across the grades. Unless Tartak has an even better young fullback on the way to us...
Or maybe the kid needs a change in manager! 😂

 

[magpies forever]

Every team needs the non-flashy, consistent and reliable role players,
Twal is one of those, albeit a very average one. He is a very one-dimensional, predictable player who makes zero impact. That’s plodder territory. And if you make zero impact, IMO you are making negative impact.
The best moment of this season was his try, but if we are honest, he should not find a place in any side that wants to properly compete.
If he goes, it’s for the better.

I regard Twal and Seyfarth as squad fillers. In some ways theyre competing against each other. If Seyfarth has signed an extension then obviously days are numbered for Twal. The truth apparently is that his manager approached WT for an extension a year earlier than needed and WT have said not yet. If he / his manager want to explore other options good on them but I wont worry if he does. I bear him no ill will and understand he wants to secure his future, but in the case his stats and record present is that this is in WT ball court not his. WT have no need to rush on his future offerings.