Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Halbrowne61]

Latu will need a month in Cup but I do agree, he'll likely come onto the bench or sit at first drop for injuries / suspensions.

Sullivan is now already facing an uphill battle for a place at the club, let alone in the 17, so I agree there.

Whilst I totally agree that Sullivan has some catching up to do, I keep thinking about the amount of money we’re paying him. He must have shown something, or someone felt he had potential, so perhaps he can get his act together moving forward, otherwise we have spent heaps on a half that was money down the drain.
And of course he’ll be hard to sell so we’ll either face a big payout or at the very least shared payment.
Like Benji, I’m prepared to give him a little more time before making a final decision !
It’s a long season !

 

[GNR4LIFE]

With Manu going to Rugby, it makes sense Taylan would go to the Roosters. They aren’t coming here. Might as well let that one go.

 

[Tigers4ever]

I’m tipping Richo will be ruthless and tapping quite a few on the shoulder very soon if they don’t start showing big improvement quickly.

Spot on!!! The supporters know who they are as well!

 

[Tigers4ever]

Bold prediction here. Latu Fainu to evolve into a lock by next season - the Cameron Murray mould.

The kid is a nugget, probably can tackle better than most in our club & has that something special about him.

Imagine a spine of Bula - Galvin - Luai (Sezer) - Fainu - Api (TDS).

Great post!!

 

[teddy23]

Well that's just weird. Doesn't make any sense for those to be the only 2 options.

So Galvin plays halback or edge backrow, but not 5/8 or lock. Luai can play 6 or 7, but if he plays 7 it's only with Latu at 6, not Galvin. If he plays 6, Latu goes to 13. The combinations you have make no sense to limit these selections the way you have.

Well it’s quite self explanatory, I don’t see how it’s weird or doesn’t make sense…. we just invested around $5-6 mill over 5 years for Luai so he pretty much locks up a position within the halves. Which means either Latu/Galvin won’t be able to play their natural positions within the squad. Unfortunately one will miss out.

If Galvin doesn’t play in the halves, I’d only want him on the edge.

If Latu doesn’t play in the halves, I’d only want him at lock.

Otherwise, I don’t think we’d be putting these young future stars in the right positions to succeed and bring the value they’re capable of providing. Personal opinion. I’m not bothered if they’re at 6 or 7. As long as it’s in the halves I think both players are capable of playing either one I was just talking about outside of the halves.

But ideally, I think if Luai was to partner Latu, it would work better with Luai at 7 controlling the team and allowing Latu to roam and provide spark.

Whilst, if Luai was to partner Galvin it would work better with Luai at 6 roaming around providing some spark as I believe Galvin showed signs being a dominant playmaker and demanding the ball finishing sets etc.

But that’s just me.

 

[weststigerman]

After watching him physically handle things with ease I now agree.

Need two animal forwards before it can happen though IMO.

100% agree.

I think it's too early to do it now, but that should be where his future is.

 

[weststigers]

Latu can cover all spine positions bar Fullback.

Has played centre in lower grades and is more physically ready than Galvin to handle a position like lock now.

He's definitely not lacking in versatility.

Yes but we need a lock, not a hooker or centre. Unless you are saying lock is a spine position?

Secondly, these kids need to play where they will stay at the club. Pushing Fainu to centre, he may look for half opportunities at other clubs.

 

[Buttface]

Galvin will ultimately be our Yeo

I’d be surprised if he puts in that much considering how skinny he is but that would mean we have a better player in the halves, Latu, and Luai maybe. He looked a footy player out there though, and I expect to see the same this week.

 

[Buttface]

Opinion or have you heard something?

It’s all opinions about 18 year olds.

 

[Don Kershane]

Can't believe this talk about putting Galvin in the forwards since we have been trying for almost 20 years to put together a backline.

 

[Halbrowne61]

Can't believe this talk about putting Galvin in the forwards since we have been trying for almost 20 years to put together a backline.

Agree Don, that usually happens later in a career. Let him own the 6 for a while.
And of course, it’s his second first grade game!

 

[tigermate]

Can't believe this talk about putting Galvin in the forwards since we have been trying for almost 20 years to put together a backline.

Agree

The kid wants to play 6

He doesn’t have the frame for 13 bc he’s too young.

He would be wasted as an Isiah yeoh who just digs into the line

He would probably leave if he was forced to play in the middle bc it would mean more tackling and possibly shorten his career

Like - everyone needs to stop trying to be a tim sheens !

Hastings wanted to play 7 and not lock so he left and the knights make the finals lol.

Leave the kid in the halves where he will be happy and is the most effective

If we need a lock - go and buy one!

And if latu wants to leave bc he can’t get a slot then he leaves

I think we could put latu in the centers like matt burton was at Penrith and in 3 yrs time - we can sell luai to someone else for his last two years and have galvin and latu as the halves

We only needed luai for 3/4 yrs

We got stitched up on the 5 th year and we can move him on if the juniors are better at that time

 

[Magpies1969]

Interesting to see Shaun Blore can't make the Storm starting 17 for a third week yet Kane Bradley cam.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Interesting to see Shaun Blore can't make the Storm starting 17 for a third week yet Kane Bradley cam.

Idk if it’s a good sign for Olam, that Bellamy was willing to give up a starting centre for a guy he considers depth.

 

[Tom Shines]

Next guys doing a great job 🤣

Faataape?

Not the guy I would have picked …But Reilly got 2 years at the club so I’ll give this guy longer than 1 week ..

 

[Tom Shines]

Interesting to see Shaun Blore can't make the Storm starting 17 for a third week yet Kane Bradley cam.

he would make the Wests Tigers starting 17… I’ll give you the tip

 

[TigerNeddyK]

Yes but we need a lock, not a hooker or centre. Unless you are saying lock is a spine position?

Secondly, these kids need to play where they will stay at the club. Pushing Fainu to centre, he may look for half opportunities at other clubs.

Well, as long as he is playing first grade, in a winning team, with his mates then they will all stay for a little while at least..

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Interesting to see Shaun Blore can't make the Storm starting 17 for a third week yet Kane Bradley cam.

Kane has killed it in preseason, one if the best trainers. Has moved from wing to the backrow - very deserved spot.

Blore metrics are improving in training probably 2-4 weeks away from the standards they have which says abit about Wests Tigers training.

Regardless if Blore was here he would be starting 17 every week.

 

[Camel2281]

Idk if it’s a good sign for Olam, that Bellamy was willing to give up a starting centre for a guy he considers depth.

That's a pretty simplistic view of it though. Salary cap and the storm having depth in outside backs definitely played it's part

 

[Sully]

Latu named in KOE at Halfback and Naden named on the reserves list so hopefully we get them back in consideration for round 4