Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

AdelaideTiger said:
His carries were fine and he didn't do anything particularly poor, but his energy in defence was lack luster, usually 3rd man in and ineffective. He was slow getting up off the line (if at all).
He would also run a decoy or support line and then just turn his back to play, I saw 2 occasions where Carrigan took a carry and Kobe was the support player, Carrigan promoted the offload and Kobe was already jogging away from him.
Can't judge him on one game, especially since he's already got one foot out the door, but he was bad last night.
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As a few others have mentioned, you would think the Broncos would only let him go if they land Corey Horsburgh, but you never know, they might be clearing the decks to try and land Sam Walker ?
We would also have to fight off other potential destinations such as the Titans and Dragons for Kobe, but I do think he would add a lot to us if we could land him.
 
AdelaideTiger said:
His carries were fine and he didn't do anything particularly poor, but his energy in defence was lack luster, usually 3rd man in and ineffective. He was slow getting up off the line (if at all).
He would also run a decoy or support line and then just turn his back to play, I saw 2 occasions where Carrigan took a carry and Kobe was the support player, Carrigan promoted the offload and Kobe was already jogging away from him.
Can't judge him on one game, especially since he's already got one foot out the door, but he was bad last night.
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We must have watched a different game. Thought his line speed was good
 
jrtiger said:
I definitely agree, but his father hates Wests Tigers. it would take some incredible diplomacy work on Richardson's part to fix it.
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If not him, maybe Enari Tuala ?
Can play centre or wing, scores plenty of tries, tall, fast and good in attack and defence under the high ball.
Wouldn’t cost much at all, only downside is he’s been a little bit injury prone.
 
Odessa said:
Does anyone know how to find and post Coreys interview from this year in his sit down chat on Fox it was one of the sit down chats they have after NRL 360 I watched a minute or two of it but had to go and and wanted to watch it he seems like a real character
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If you have FOXTEL you should be able to stream it, search home page for show, and select episode
 
Odessa said:
Does anyone know how to find and post Coreys interview from this year in his sit down chat on Fox it was one of the sit down chats they have after NRL 360 I watched a minute or two of it but had to go and and wanted to watch it he seems like a real character
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It's on kayo if you have it. Face-to-face with Jake Duke
 
The Chad said:
Interesting. Since when did Richo start talking about recruitment to the DT prior to announcing a signing?

This feels weird.
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What I find more interesting from this interview is the fact Richo mentioned twice about not wanting to block the paths of the young backs coming through. IMO this is a big nod to Large and Makasini, and hopefully means they have verbally committed to staying long term.
 
palms said:
What I find more interesting from this interview is the fact Richo mentioned twice about not wanting to block the paths of the young backs coming through. IMO this is a big nod to Large and Makasini, and hopefully means they have verbally committed to staying long term.
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Imagine watching those 2 and our other youngsters either in NRL already or coming through running around in tigers jerseys until they retire
 
WestsTigers4VR said:
My personal team for next year (including plausible rumours)

1)Jahream Bula
2)Jeral Skelton
3)Adam Doueihi
4)Justin Olam
5)Sunia Turuva
6)Lachlan Galvin
7)Jarome Luai
8)Royce Hunt
9)Apisai Koroisau
10)David Klemmer
11)Alex Seyfarth
12)Samuela Fainu
13)Kobe Hetherington

14)Latu Fainu/Tallyn Da Silvaa
15)Alex Twal
16)Fonua Pole
17)Sione Fainu
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AD has not earned a starting spot. At all.

Otherwise, yes awesome team.
While I don't support signing Jack Bird, he would be a far better choice at center. At least he would pretend to throw an arm out. We cannot win without a backline that can defend.

Unsure if Latu would play Center for a bit. I think we need to be giving Da Silva time at 9 and I think Api can't keep playing 80 and having the impact he does. Far worse players have started for us and I would like to see Api perhaps have some time at lock with Silva at 9 for a bit. ...
 
SMH: Jack Bird has agreed to a two-year deal to join the Wests Tigers as the club continues its recruitment spree for 2025.

Bird is yet to sign a contract but informed Tigers representatives on Friday he will take up a deal worth around $400,000 a year with the joint venture club from next season.

Bird, who won a premiership with Cronulla in 2016 and made five State of Origin appearances for NSW, is contracted to St George Illawarra next season but was given permission to explore his options. The Dragons will contribute a small portion of his salary in 2025.

Bird toured Wests Tigers facilities on Monday and has since agreed to join Jarome Luai, Sunia Turuva and Royce Hunt as new Tigers recruits under coach Benji Marshall next year.

The 29-year-old was hoping to secure a three-year deal but the Tigers were only willing to offer him two years. He is expected to put pen to paper in the next few days. The Tigers are also in negotiations with Raiders prop Corey Horsburgh and have signalled an interest in Broncos forward Kobe Hetherington. Hetherington has been given permission by Brisbane to explore options at rival clubs.
 
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