Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[tigerballs]

I’m hoping Naden surprises a few people this year - he has ability and did have some really good games early last year then did fade a bit after his shoulder injury.

Hoping a full pre season under Benji and having some good halves depth that he can showcase himself this year.

Sezer could be the making of him. Experienced, cool head.

 

[Fainu Brothers]

I’m hoping Naden surprises a few people this year - he has ability and did have some really good games early last year then did fade a bit after his shoulder injury.

Hoping a full pre season under Benji and having some good halves depth that he can showcase himself this year.

He is on his last chance, needs to play good consistent footy and improve his discipline

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

I’m hoping Naden surprises a few people this year - he has ability and did have some really good games early last year then did fade a bit after his shoulder injury.

Hoping a full pre season under Benji and having some good halves depth that he can showcase himself this year.

I hope he does as well.
If he doesn’t we need to punt him.

 

[tigertuff]

So Laui and Douehi in 2025 then ?

May the best man win😉

 

[Roar_Power]

I’m hoping Naden surprises a few people this year - he has ability and did have some really good games early last year then did fade a bit after his shoulder injury.

Hoping a full pre season under Benji and having some good halves depth that he can showcase himself this year.

100%. The bulk of us only remember him now for injuries and brain explosions in 2023 but he can play. Just needs his head in the game and to work on his focus.

 

[batboy]

100%. The bulk of us only remember him now for injuries and brain explosions in 2023 but he can play. Just needs his head in the game and to work on his focus.

Agreed - at his best, he can break open a game… size, speed and strength…
On the flip side - at his worst, he’s poor as p*ss

If he could play at 70% of his best every week - he’s far and away our best outside back…

 

[851]

They have a salary cap too.

Never said they didn't, the poster said Olam is crap because Bellamy doesn't let good players go

 

[Vicious]

Semi Valemei would be a good replacement for Junior Tupou.
A powerful winger who is willing and able to do the tough hit ups out of the danger zone and scores tries given half a chance.

 

[Hbom]

Semi Valemei would be a good replacement for Junior Tupou.
A powerful winger who is willing and able to do the tough hit ups out of the danger zone and scores tries given half a chance.

I disagree.

 

[Vicious]

I disagree.

Fair enough.
Any other powerful wingers that are available in 2025 that come to mind ?

 

[Hbom]

Fair enough.
Any other powerful wingers that are available in 2025 that come to mind ?

Luke Laulii, navren willett.

 

[jrtiger]

Luke Laulii, navren willett.

this is the tough period that the club will have to navigate in regards to the outside backs and their development.

as you say Laulili'i and Willett could be ready by then, with Makasini and Large potentially rocketing into contention. there's also every chance that none of them are ready and we will have to go to market, which means that the longer we wait, the less quality there is on the market. it's a tough situation, and one we're going to have to make a call on by midway thru the year.

if in the event that they aren't ready though, I agree with @Vicious. Valemei can play.

 

[Vicious]

this is the tough period that the club will have to navigate in regards to the outside backs and their development.

as you say Laulili'i and Willett could be ready by then, with Makasini and Large potentially rocketing into contention. there's also every chance that none of them are ready and we will have to go to market, which means that the longer we wait, the less quality there is on the market. it's a tough situation, and one we're going to have to make a call on by midway thru the year.

if in the event that they aren't ready though, I agree with @Vicious. Valemei can play.

Out of curiosity, do you or anyone else on this forum know if all the players named in the Wests Magpies 2024 SG Ball team including the Wests Tigers top 30 and Development contracted players such as Da Silva, Galvin, Laulilli brothers, Miller, Mason, Willet etc will actually play in the SG Ball competition which starts in 4 weeks or are they being held back to play the NRL trials, Jersey Flegg, NSW Cup or NRL ?

 

[BrissieTiger67]

Maybe we should have a look at the Warilla Gorillas & the Dapto Canarys

Number 1 usually goes fast over at Dapto Dogs, worth a look...

 

[jrtiger]

Out of curiosity, do you or anyone else on this forum know if all the players named in the Wests Magpies 2024 SG Ball team including the Wests Tigers top 30 and Development contracted players such as Da Silva, Galvin, Laulilli brothers, Miller, Mason, Willet etc will actually play in the SG Ball competition which starts in 4 weeks or are they being held back to play the NRL trials, Jersey Flegg, NSW Cup or NRL ?

pretty early in the piece to get a read, but I think the majority of the players in the top 30 who are eligible likely won’t play. that rules out Da Silva, Galvin and likely Kit, with Miller possibly getting a run depending on how he’s tracking. Latu definitely won’t be playing you would think.

the train and triallists (Mason, Craig, Willett, Laulili’i etc) I think will be going back to Ball training within a few weeks. unless they have absolutely brained it I can’t see a scenario that’s any different.

 

[weststigerman]

this is the tough period that the club will have to navigate in regards to the outside backs and their development.

as you say Laulili'i and Willett could be ready by then, with Makasini and Large potentially rocketing into contention. there's also every chance that none of them are ready and we will have to go to market, which means that the longer we wait, the less quality there is on the market. it's a tough situation, and one we're going to have to make a call on by midway thru the year.

if in the event that they aren't ready though, I agree with @Vicious. Valemei can play.

I think that’s also one of the reasons we pulled our offer for AFB.

Stefano and Pole should be improved for 2025 as well as Laulilli, Faagatu, Miller all expected to be ready to play NRL.

 

[Westsboi2019]

How old is this Brisbane Tigers player?

23

 

[jrtiger]

I think that’s also one of the reasons we pulled our offer for AFB.

Stefano and Pole should be improved for 2025 as well as Laulilli, Faagatu, Miller all expected to be ready to play NRL.

I'm of a similar belief. there's obviously only a couple spots left for 2025 at the minute unless we shop some players around, and I don't think anyone coming in is going to break the bank. main thing will be ensuring there's cash spare to upgrade these kids as their form warrants it.

 

[crazycat]

Olam's contract was extended to 2026. Bellyache doesn't let go of good players unless there are issues with performance or attitude. That speaks volumes.

Or he has a stack of Juniors for that position.

and his cap is locked up by Munster/Grant/Paps... Bellamy knows he needs to punt a player and he thinks that Olam is his best option to keep guys like Warbrick.

Cmon Bellamy let Cooper Cronk go, he let Dale Finucane go who had no issues with Performance or attitude at Melbourne.

We don't have a back anywhere near Warbrick's level. Bellamy's just doing what all NRL coaches with a tight cap are doing. Punting a highly paid player in a position he has a lot of depth!

Olam, exactly who we need as we have real quality backline issues and no depth at all.

 

[crazycat]

Number 1 usually goes fast over at Dapto Dogs, worth a look...

yea/nah,
Walk in, eyes closed. Do not make contact with anyone next to you. Wash hands and walk out.

Super fast, but not worth a look at all.