Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Roar_Power]

So, We're going to release Klemmer and go into 2024 with Twal(who we also shopped around) and Stefano as our only established Props. Even the WT are not that dumb.

They have the runs on the board.

 

[Tito Santana]

They have the runs on the board.

Maybe Benji is assembling the team he wants. Remember he wasn’t meant to come into this role for another two years.

Note, Tito is a fan of the Klem

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

On the Klemmer article -- "It’s understood neither Klemmer or his agent were aware of any attempts to offer the 29-year-old to rival clubs and that the passing of Klemmer’s name to potential suitors was made by a third party unrelated to the front-rower."

What the hell does that mean. Seems like another media beat up to me.

Yeah it can be a strategy by either the club or manager to get someone to investigate any interested clubs for the player, so the club or agent can distance themselves from rumours by saying ‘not us’.

 

[AdelaideTiger]

Klemmer rumour irks me, I understand the guy is on a decent packet but he's also shown himself to be a consummate professional, and someone who knows how the league works.
I believe if you went to the bloke and let him know that you were planning to move him, he wouldn't kick stones or play with any less passion. If Benji's got time to go to go all over Australia on a recruitment mission, he should have time to have a quick chat to one of his current on field leaders.
I guess we don't know what's transpiring, but this feels like another incompetent feather in the very well feathered cap that is Wests Tigers governance.

 

[king_sirro]

So the reports say clubs have been made aware via a third party that Klemmer is available. Funny how this "third party" line is all of a sudden in vogue. IMO it's the latest tell tale sign the media are talking crap again. Throw "third party" in with "sources close to the situation who want to remain anonymous" as lines that immediately make me ignore everything the grub is saying (writing).

 

[craigtob]

He was out of gas by Round 12

Please....he was the only forward that made any difference at all. very consistent week in week out, you could not say that about any other forward besides (the captain) that took to the field for the Tigers. No wonder were are in the position we are in right now, we finally sign quality players and after just 1 year.....lets look at moving them on please, we deserve every bad media press that will come our way if this does come to it.

 

[rugbygoated]

Pardon me. Don’t ever refer to me as bogan mate coz I hold a different opinion.

I wasn't talking about you directly

 

[jirskyr]

On the Klemmer article -- "It’s understood neither Klemmer or his agent were aware of any attempts to offer the 29-year-old to rival clubs and that the passing of Klemmer’s name to potential suitors was made by a third party unrelated to the front-rower."

What the hell does that mean. Seems like another media beat up to me.

It was me, I passed on his name to a few blokes at the pub.

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

Saw Bradman Best a few hours ago at the boxing.
Some kid said see you at the Tigers next year.

He smiled & winked.

🔒 😂

It’s well known he has a twitch issue with his eye…and has whitened his teeth..

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

He made me sign a non disclosure statement about his future.

And said he would sue me if I broke it.

And then asked me if I liked his trench coat.

As long as he didn’t open his trench coat and show you…..

 

[Kelce68]

Another good move to try and move on spaghetti arms Klemmer.
He's cooked.

Yeh, totally.

139m/game and tackling at 98.9% efficiency.

Ship him off.

 

[TopTiger]

Surely signing Luai is not dependant on Klemmer moving on to free up cap space. How many players do the Tigers have on their books compared to other clubs on huge money, take Souths as an example they have Cook, Murray, Walker, Trel, Keon K, Arrow, Campbell, Wighton etc all on significant coin.

With Brooks gone we have no one on a million dollars or really close to that figure. Is Klemmer being moved on for a play at AFB rather than freeing up cap space for Luai or is this rumour purely BS given the Tigers are fair game and an easy target for the journos??

 

[teddy23]

Surely signing Luai is not dependant on Klemmer moving on to free up cap space. How many players do the Tigers have on their books compared to other clubs on huge money, take Souths as an example they have Cook, Murray, Walker, Trel, Keon K, Arrow, Campbell, Wighton etc all on significant coin.

With Brooks gone we have no one on a million dollars or really close to that figure. Is Klemmer being moved on for a play at AFB rather than freeing up cap space for Luai or is this rumour purely BS given the Tigers are fair game and an easy target for the journos??

It isn't......

Klemmer being 29 still blows my mind as well - he still has a lot of value both on and off the field.

If anyone was to make space it would unfortunately probably be AD.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Klemmer being 29 still blows my mind as well

I often think that myself. Feels like he’s been around forever.

 

[Spartan117]

Surely signing Luai is not dependant on Klemmer moving on to free up cap space. How many players do the Tigers have on their books compared to other clubs on huge money, take Souths as an example they have Cook, Murray, Walker, Trel, Keon K, Arrow, Campbell, Wighton etc all on significant coin.

With Brooks gone we have no one on a million dollars or really close to that figure. Is Klemmer being moved on for a play at AFB rather than freeing up cap space for Luai or is this rumour purely BS given the Tigers are fair game and an easy target for the journos??

Good post.

Financially Luai is a modest upgrade on Brooks with a proven record of success.

Where do we sign???

 

[twentyforty]

Surely signing Luai is not dependant on Klemmer moving on to free up cap space. How many players do the Tigers have on their books compared to other clubs on huge money, take Souths as an example they have Cook, Murray, Walker, Trel, Keon K, Arrow, Campbell, Wighton etc all on significant coin.

With Brooks gone we have no one on a million dollars or really close to that figure. Is Klemmer being moved on for a play at AFB rather than freeing up cap space for Luai or is this rumour purely BS given the Tigers are fair game and an easy target for the journos??

I too don't pay too much attention to what Journos say about a club's intentions regarding massaging the roster. I do think that some players hate the idea of being linked to Tigers, while others like Moses, Best etc see value in the concept.

 

[Kaito]

Luai is getting on our books!!!

 

[Kelce68]

It isn't......

Klemmer being 29 still blows my mind as well - he still has a lot of value both on and off the field.

If anyone was to make space it would unfortunately probably be AD.

*fortunately.

There you go, fixed it for you, Ted.

 

[Kaito]

Hopefully lmao 🤞🏼

 

[ROZELLE.O.G]

It isn't......

Klemmer being 29 still blows my mind as well - he still has a lot of value both on and off the field.

If anyone was to make space it would unfortunately probably be AD.

100% Klemmer has the best stats of any Wests Tigers forwards. Tough f?!?!?! that doesnt take a backwards step. When so many clubs make sure they have a forward leader in the club with experience and we have a guy that has all that and doesnt take a backward step against anyone and we want to show him the door. Plenty of others players you could move before Klemmer. Nofa and Doueihi are two that come to mind very quick.