Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[mikey]

https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/news-2...n-whippy/3b519af5-7fe0-4223-a6fa-d874b86e39e0

The Wests Tigers have signed a powerhouse Fijianprop who made his Test debut in the recent Pacific Championships.

Gordon Whippy, 21, is expected to start on a development contract but could move up to NRL level after his impressive performance when given his chance at the elite level by Fiji.

Whippy is a superb natural athlete, having represented Fiji in both swimming and athletics before deciding to concentrate his efforts in rugby league.

He began with the Raiders as a raw teenager three years ago and then had stints with Souths juniors and most recently with Ipswich Jets in the Hostplus Cup.

Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall (Getty)
"Gordon has done a great job and this is a big opportunity for him," his manager, former NSW and Kangaroos star Matt Adamson told Wide World of Sports.

"He is big and strong and still has a lot to learn but he is very keen and the Tigers should be a good for for him."

Tigers coach Benji Marshall has shown he is prepared to give youth a go and is certain to closely monitor Whippy's form on the training paddock and in the pre-season trials.

Surely he'll be called Mr Whippy 🙂

And just saw - it is.

 

[Kelce68]

Club News: 2024 squad update

Wests Tigers have added five players to the extended squad on train and trial contracts and released two players from the club's top-30.

www.weststigers.com.au

Triston Reilly and Brandon Mansfield both released.

Top 30 now at 28.

Nice.

 

[ancient_magpie]

Surely he'll be called Mr Whippy 🙂

And just saw - it is.

So we have just signed 5 trialists and Mr whippy.So much for being a developement club.Im sure our juniors will be impressed

 

[tigerman 0]

Nice.

So forgive my naivety, but surely this means there’s a couple of signings incoming?

 

[king_sirro]

Club News: 2024 squad update

Wests Tigers have added five players to the extended squad on train and trial contracts and released two players from the club's top-30.

www.weststigers.com.au

Triston Reilly and Brandon Mansfield both released.

Top 30 now at 28.

Gee that ordinary. Reilly looked promising. We haven't had a centre that can basically hit a hole since prime Lawrence.

 

[Nadz4483]

Choc. Top

I prefer my choc top with nuts

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Nice.

Wasn't the young centre from the Eels one of the youngest ever selected for the Aust Schools Team? He seems like a good acquisition.

 

[mikey]

So we have just signed 5 trialists and Mr whippy.So much for being a developement club.Im sure our juniors will be impressed

Hopefully sorting the chaff out from the grain (and keeping the grain).

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Gee that ordinary. Reilly looked promising. We haven't had a centre that can basically hit a hole since prime Lawrence.

Reilly. Dont get that one.

 

[skywalker]

Gee that ordinary. Reilly looked promising. We haven't had a centre that can basically hit a hole since prime Lawrence.

Also disappointed to see Reilly go. Thought he preformed well with limited opportunities in first grade and showed some strong tackling.

 

[Tiger Stripes]

Because lots of teams have devised defensive formations that are effective at short range, so they don't mind giving the ball up on a 50/50 close to the line, in the corner. The take already burns one tackle, then a second tackle trying to shift the ball back to the centre (where the defensive line can advance quickly). It's then third tackle and your line hasn't been stretched yet. Your forwards also don't have to jog forward 30+ metres to try and meet a long drop-out.

And if it d

Because lots of teams have devised defensive formations that are effective at short range, so they don't mind giving the ball up on a 50/50 close to the line, in the corner. The take already burns one tackle, then a second tackle trying to shift the ball back to the centre (where the defensive line can advance quickly). It's then third tackle and your line hasn't been stretched yet. Your forwards also don't have to jog forward 30+ metres to try and meet a long drop-out.

And if it doesn't go 10m, a penalty in front. Or goes out on the full. How many times do they get the kick wrong?
And why is there a drop out in the first place........ because they have been desperately defending their line and are probably knackered already?
Not a fan.

 

[boonboon]

Wouldn't surprise me to see Reilly go back to Rugby to make the Olympic 7s team

 

[Kaito]

Heard brandon might be looking at an opportunity
elsewhere. Reilly a bit surprised about though.
We've probably signed someone up already,
possibly Olam. This isn't the worst news...

 

[boonboon]

Assume Staines takes 1 of those spots and the other left open to see what we need as season progresses

 

[Nadz4483]

Could this mean we have picked up olam without having to swap for blore??? Fill the two spots with olam and staines

 

[Kaito]

Assume Staines takes 1 of those spots and the other left open to see what we need as season progresses

Not mad about Staines taking Reilly's seat

 

[Snidest 0]

Mikey Nasser is U17s and suffered a knee fracture this year playing for NSW CHS. He is friends with my son and definitely runs the 100m under 11secs. This was in the paper on Monday, Uncle Nick doesnt sign players to the Roosters that dont cut it. We cant sign them all but this will be another Ryan Papz we had him but lost him.

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/n...4/news-story/4d9b04096890284948e7c76bfc3a644f

MIKEY NASSAR
A huge coup for the Roosters, the fullback joins from Balmain, where he starred in the junior rep system over the past couple of seasons.

Likened to a Tom Turbo clone, the 16-year-old has all the makings of a future NRL star. Already 6’2 and as someone who can run 100m in less than 11 seconds, Nassar combines his athletic ability with an excellent kicking game and footwork to wreak absolute havoc on opposition defences.

BS!

Roosters sign heaps of duds - especially promising juniors that they never develop to first grade standard.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Assume Staines takes 1 of those spots and the other left open to see what we need as season progresses

I'd say you're spot on.

Now it's a wait-and-see what's happening with Blore & Kepaoa.

 

[Roar_Power]

Yeah, I think he came out on top of Shearer there.

3 more kicks and Shearer would have been in the stands...

 

[Kaito]

BS!

Roosters sign heaps of duds - especially promising juniors that they never develop to first grade standard.

Onitoni Large ran under 11 seconds too
in a head wind, Nassar hasn't done much
I'm not that bothered losing the young man