Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Demps]

Rumours going around that Sitili Tupouniua is on the outer at the Roosters and Tigers are one of the clubs interested in him for next season. With Siua Wong, Crichton, Butcher bros, Connor Watson who can fill in at 2nd row it kind of makes sense. Personally not a fan of the signing given his injury troubles but he has good potential a bit like Luciano Leilua

Would be a great signing.

A lot to like about his game.
I'm a big fan..

Hope that actually happens.

 

[rugbygoated]

Would be a great signing.

A lot to like about his game.
I'm a big fan..

Hope that actually happens.

He was a really exciting player before. Unfortunately since the injuries happened he's never been the same making a lot of errors. I think he's quite damaging

 

[Buttface]

I think ur missing a big “0”

Well said.

 

[Buttface]

To be fair you wouldnt last a few seconds let alone a night.

Drugs are bad. But can be helpful some nights.

 

[ROZELLE.O.G]

Did the people that said we don’t need Luai still think we don’t need Luai?

We definitely need Luai.

 

[supercoach]

I am hoping we jag Willison [prop from Broncos] & Tallis Duncan [lock from Souths]

They both have ability and are players on the way up with youth on their side. That’s what we want.

We all would love a team that wins the comp in 2025, but that is not going to happen, we want a team that will be top four for a decade and win a few comps during that period and the recruitment we make now must be geared towards those goals

 

[madgey76]

Would be a great signing.

A lot to like about his game.
I'm a big fan..

Hope that actually happens.

My only concern with him is he seems to get a few concussions, and other injuries but I like him as a player just needs a run of free of injuries

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Would be a great signing.

A lot to like about his game.
I'm a big fan..

Hope that actually happens.

I hope it doesn’t happen unless he comes as a bench salary player. He does have some nice highlight moments but those are 3-4yrs ago now.

He has a low work rate & injury hit backrower.
He would be 28 next year.

* last 3 season played 30 games
* career wise averages 60mtrs a game
* hasn’t had an offload or line break for nearly 3yrs
* struggles to play 60mins a game

Funny enough he played 80mins and made 17mtrs against the Bulldogs this year.

 

[WesternSuburbsBoy]

I hope it doesn’t happen unless he comes as a bench salary player. He does have some nice highlight moments but those are 3-4yrs ago now.

He has a low work rate & injury hit backrower.
He would be 28 next year.

* last 3 season played 30 games
* career wise averages 60mtrs a game
* hasn’t had an offload or line break for nearly 3yrs
* struggles to play 60mins a game

Funny enough he played 80mins and made 17mtrs against the Bulldogs this year.

Roosters fans don't even want him in the team... we should be aiming higher

 

[mikey]

Roosters fans don't even want him in the team... we should be aiming higher

I'd prefer a fit up and comer tbh. No bargain basement risks.

 

[851]

I'd prefer a fit up and comer tbh. No bargain basement risks.

He is only 26, hardly washed up

 

[mikey]

He is only 26, hardly washed up

No expert but someone wrote he was 28.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

No expert but someone wrote he was 28.

27 end of May, so 28 next year.

 

[WestsTigers4VR]

Apparently API has been ruled out of the bulldogs match

 

[weststigerman]

I hope it doesn’t happen unless he comes as a bench salary player. He does have some nice highlight moments but those are 3-4yrs ago now.

He has a low work rate & injury hit backrower.
He would be 28 next year.

* last 3 season played 30 games
* career wise averages 60mtrs a game
* hasn’t had an offload or line break for nearly 3yrs
* struggles to play 60mins a game

Funny enough he played 80mins and made 17mtrs against the Bulldogs this year.

Yeah hard pass for me.

We have 2 international second rowers we can't seem to get to perform at a high level every week, so what chance are we to improve a player from the Roosters?

 

[crazycat]

I see Manly are desperately trying to get DCE off on his charge.
They're pooping themselves at the prospect of someone who shan't be named running the team.

In fairness. They are right to be Scared.

Manly, be afraid. Be very Afraid!

 

[crazycat]

No expert but someone wrote he was 28.

Yea, but all that is kinda irrelivant.

Forwards seem to max out at 32-33. A winger, sure don't sign a 28 year old winger for 5 years unless they are exceptional.

What's relevant is at 28/27/26 he is likley being dropped. Would sign him IF he could perform like he did 4 years ago.

 

[851]

No expert but someone wrote he was 28.

Born	30 May 1997 (age 26) Auckland, New Zealand
Height	186 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight	101 kg (15 st 13 lb)

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

What's his diet like??

 

[HowDugWT]

The current second row situation at the Wests tigers is thin. And with the market looking thin I hope the tigers pounce on some players to fix depth. Many of the juniors are just too raw and still have a lot of time before they can fit comfortably into first grade.

With Luke Garner coming off contract and not being signed yet I think it is a perfect time to bring him back.
He is a quality second row who can also play centre if need be. Has been part of a quality system in Penrith and would be a perfect depth signing or rotation player. He knows the team and can now be classified as experienced being 28 and nearing 100 games. Hopefully bridge the gap for some juniors or stay a bit long term.

My second option is a bit more controversial ... Josh Schuster. Recently cut ties with manly and could be picked up on pennys. A half who can also play second row. Help steer a lost KOE side around the park or provide some punch into a young KOE side. I dont want or see him coming straight into the NRL side but for depth he is perfect. I would only buy for 300k or lower and 1 year and CO 2nd year as I think he has attitude problems.

Our depth has been exposed in recent years and hopefully we can fix this before using it as an excuse.