Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Red88_Tiger]

The new Union signing is in the top 30 but is he exempt from the cap like the Roosters guy or did I hear incorrectly.

For some reason I think nrl would wriggle out of allowing it for a reserve grade player

 

[Kaito]

The new Union signing is in the top 30 but is he exempt from the cap like the Roosters guy or did I hear incorrectly.

Unfortunately we don't. That starts in 2025

 

[Coastie_Tiger]

Dont think i will get too excited about a 27 yr old Rugby convert, especially chewing up a top 30 spot. The last one we had has already been shown the door.

 

[BAGNF05]

we need experience...

He’d probably fit in at our Board meetings

 

[Tiger_claws]

Just heard we are talking with Shane Richardson. Anyone got any info. His signature would be a game changer for the club

 

[Stevec]

1. Jahream Bula
2. Junior Tupou
3. Brent Naden
4. Starford Toa
5. Charlie Staines
6. Jayden Sullivan
7. Aiden Sezer
8. Stefano Utoikamanu
9. Apisai Koroisau
10. David Klemmer
11. Isaiah Papali'i
12. John Bateman
13. Fonua Pole

14. Tallyn Da Silva
15. Alex Twal
16. Justin Matamua
17. Alex Seyfarth

All in all alot can change during pre season and there is no for sure team you can pick. Definitely when Doueihi comes back he will slot into the centres. But at this point our team I would come to think would look similar definitely not definitive though

Naden and Staines spend much more time off the field then on it .Also not convinced Staines is top level . Any chance Olam ?
Note no mention of our recruitment manager/ manly insider 2 big recruits Fainu Bros
A lot depends on Sullivan and Sezer .If they fire alls well if not more of the same

 

[BAGNF05]

Below is an excerpt from the full article.

Outcomes will be either ... a) Nofa has lost the playing group & has to go or b) Nofa will work extra hard to earn the respect back of his team mates & return to full fitness.

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/teams/tigers/nrl-2024-tension-lingers-as-wests-tigers-star-david-nofoaluma-returns-to-concord/news-story/c71da7830eac475bbdf09a6c608a5e67

While Nofoaluma was back training at Concord on Monday, the drama is far from over.

The club has tried desperately hard to keep Nofoaluma happy but the two parties remain at odds over what constitutes an acceptable attitude to playing and training.

There are suggestions that the unrest between Nofoaluma and his teammates and coaching staff remains.

Some teammates are even telling their agents that they hope Nofoaluma considers leaving.

He has two years remaining at Concord but his future at the club remains largely uncertain.

Club insiders wouldn’t prevent Nofoaluma from leaving if he found another club.

Wests Tigers have made a number of strange decisions in recent years but well-placed sources claim the club has acted appropriately and professionally with Nofoaluma.

Privately, teammates believe Nofoaluma should train harder rather than complain to the RLPA.

Nofoaluma and head coach Benji Marshall are known to be close although the club was unimpressed with Nofoaluma’s fitness levels.

Privately? it’s in the fu$&ing paper haha

This club should just put him up for sale on Gumtree.

Such an unprofessional business every single time.

 

[Jock Koss]

Bloody oath mate ay..

Bloody oatha (Biff)

Benji like every coach before him is going to have to turn water into wine with a squad containing too many nuffies. Don’t pin this on him.

 

[Jock Koss]

Privately? it’s in the fu$&ing paper haha

This club should just put him up for sale on Gumtree.

Such an unprofessional business every single time.

This’ my only account.

 

[coivtny]

Just heard we are talking with Shane Richardson. Anyone got any info. His signature would be a game changer for the club

Fantastic. Would have him in a heartbeat.

 

[BAGNF05]

1. Bula
2. Solomon
3. Tupou
4. Olam
5. Staines

That is a possibly an almighty backline

Tigers still $101.00 to win the GF and wooden spoon favourites. Sorry to be the mail man of bad news. Get on if you like em.

 

[tigermate]

Guys spoke with Lee today

He said if the board force him to go and he doesn’t like it, he’ll force himself to mow the grass at Leichhardt, before he allows himself a release.

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

Just heard we are talking with Shane Richardson. Anyone got any info. His signature would be a game changer for the club

He will apparently be showing up at the board meeting tomorrow night

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

Tigers still $101.00 to win the GF and wooden spoon favourites. Sorry to be the mail man of bad news. Get on if you like em.

Already got my grand final ticks 😉

 

[Bones]

He will apparently be showing up at the board meeting tomorrow night

I posted on this thread back in July that Richardson is the man I’d be going to. Fingers crossed 🤞

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

I posted on this thread back in July that Richardson is the man I’d be going to. Fingers crossed 🤞

Sounds like he is keen for a change of scenery

Make it happen WT 🤞

 

[BAGNF05]

Guys spoke with Lee today

He said if the board force him to go and he doesn’t like it, he’ll force himself to mow the grass at Leichhardt, before he allows himself a release.

But…Will he also threaten legal action before getting independent legal advice and withdrawing the threat?

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Richardson was heading up the east Brisbane bid for expansion, since that is likely down the toilet why not join the Tigers

 

[rugbygoated]

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All of what I said is true

 

[Todd Packer]

He will apparently be showing up at the board meeting tomorrow night

If they're smart they give him the results of the review and ask his opinion on the recommendations.