Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Demps]

He holds a grudge against the Tigers as a good mate of Sheens & McDonnell was a source of into for him.

Load of crap this story. As if the Tigers would leak this as it paints them in the more negative light plus Mestrov is the one quoted in the original story.

My money is on Warren Mac feeding Mole (Tony Adams) a load of sh*t!

Absolutely nothing story.

Some 16 year old joins a new club.
The 16 year old and his family wanted to keep it a secret ? Lol welcome to the real world.

News travels fast.

 

[Fish88]

I'm not a big fan of Rudolf but this is a realistic comment.

We are a young squad and we could really use an experienced forward leader. We've tried before in the likes of Tamou and failed but I think Rudolf is no slouch.

Klemmer isn't exactly delivering that role and has been underwhelming, adding Rudolf to the pack transforms it quite positively. (Assuming we also sign #13 Kobe)

8. Toby Rudolf
9. Apisai Koroisau (C)
10. David Klemmer
11. Samuela Fainu
12. Jack Bird
13. Kobe Hetherington *

14. Latu Fainu or TDS
15. Alex (Twal or Seyfarth)
16. Fonua Pole
17. Royce Hunt

Some room for movement with Sione or Tim J, as well as what happens with Bateman ~ I don't think he'll be back though.

Rudolph has been great at the tale end of this season.

Sharks have got some forward depth that’s for sure. Even Hamlin-Uele can’t get a look in.

 

[Demps]

Rudolph has been great at the tale end of this season.

Sharks have got some forward depth that’s for sure. Even Hamlin-Uele can’t get a look in.

I just can't believe HOW Parra always come out with the class signings

Lose some one then replace em with some one legitimate

They got Hopwood outta nowhere and now landed Jack Williams too.

Lose Talagi & land Lomax.

Their team always seems to improve, on paper, at least.

 

[Fish88]

Jack Williams apparently off to Parra. Good get for them (according to Mole).

 

[Camel2281]

I think you’re right. I do think if he does well again the Madge haters will just say he had an elite roster despite that same roster running 12th this year.

I didn’t think he’d come back here but he’s another good coach off the table should Benji continue to struggle next year.

Whether he does well at Brisbane or not. He did a poor job here. The fact he also had 4 seasons and made us progressively worse each year is fact

 

[Fish88]

Apparently Madge has come out and said Kobe won’t be released.

 

[Buttface]

I get angry and frustrated when I watch the Wests Tigers play.

I hope that hasn't affected the players and been the reason they have been shit all these years. 🤔

Well maybe if they stopped watching and started playing they’d win more.

 

[Tom Shines]

He holds a grudge against the Tigers as a good mate of Sheens & McDonnell was a source of into for him.

I have heard that ….but shouldnt he be unhappy with the previous management then who got rid of those two?

 

[Telltails]

Apparently Madge has come out and said Kobe won’t be released.

Can't see Maguire doing us any favours. Must be nice to be in the position he is with the Broncos holding all the aces instead of where he was with us.

 

[Tom Shines]

Absolutely nothing story.

Some 16 year old joins a new club.
The 16 year old and his family wanted to keep it a secret ? Lol welcome to the real world.

News travels fast.

Supposedly Large was very accommodated at the WT for a 16 yr old … Anyway ..so to get this straight ,,.. his family asks for a release …. And then they ask the club to keep it quiet until it suits them to announce it … so much entitlement

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Apparently Madge has come out and said Kobe won’t be released.

Nah said he is welcome to stay. In the end will come down to what Hetherington wants to do. Broncos need salary cap relief & releasing Kobe provides a bit of relief.

 

[Demps]

Supposedly Large was very accommodated at the WT for a 16 yr old … Anyway ..so to get this straight ,,.. his family asks for a release …. And then they ask the club to keep it quiet until it suits them to announce it … so much entitlement

The casual NRL fan doesn't even know who this kid is.

So there's a very low care factor around this from the greater community.

So there's that too.

 

[bptiger 0]

. . . . apart of course, from the 2 we already have ?

So do think the two we signed will make us a better team , I doubt it, papa is a huge lose

 

[Tigers_Wests]

Nah said he is welcome to stay. In the end will come down to what Hetherington wants to do. Broncos need salary cap relief & releasing Kobe provides a bit of relief.

Yeah if Kobe wants big minutes, he will still move on. He would remain a bench player with Madge in charge.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Rudolph has been great at the tale end of this season.

Sharks have got some forward depth that’s for sure. Even Hamlin-Uele can’t get a look in.

Props under contract for 2025 at Sharks even with Hunt & Williams gone ...

AFB
Kaufusi (option likely taken up)
Rudolph
Hazelton
Hamlin-Uele
Tapuha
Colquhoun

IMO that's one too many and a lot of % in salary cap taken up by props, I reckon one of Rudolph or Hamlin-Uele who both would be on decent coin will be allowed to explore options.

Either would be good for us!

 

[jrtiger]

I'm not a big fan of Rudolf but this is a realistic comment.

We are a young squad and we could really use an experienced forward leader. We've tried before in the likes of Tamou and failed but I think Rudolf is no slouch.

Klemmer isn't exactly delivering that role and has been underwhelming, adding Rudolf to the pack transforms it quite positively. (Assuming we also sign #13 Kobe)

8. Toby Rudolf
9. Apisai Koroisau (C)
10. David Klemmer
11. Samuela Fainu
12. Jack Bird
13. Kobe Hetherington *

14. Latu Fainu or TDS
15. Alex (Twal or Seyfarth)
16. Fonua Pole
17. Royce Hunt

Some room for movement with Sione or Tim J, as well as what happens with Bateman ~ I don't think he'll be back though.

I think we're an elite forward short. we need someone that puts the team on their back and drags them to a result, irrespective of whether they're a middle or an edge player. problem is they are as rare as hen's teeth on the open market.

guys who I think might end up being in that elite class that are about to head to free agency are Leo Thompson, Davvy Moale, Xavier Willison and Kai Pearce-Paul. they're the ones I'd be chasing come November 1.

 

[Demps]

I think we're an elite forward short. we need someone that puts the team on their back and drags them to a result, irrespective of whether they're a middle or an edge player. problem is they are as rare as hen's teeth on the open market.

guys who I think might end up being in that elite class that are about to head to free agency are Leo Thompson, Davvy Moale, Xavier Willison and Kai Pearce-Paul. they're the ones I'd be chasing come November 1.

Mark Carrol said on NRL tonight last week that Leo Thompson should go to the Tigers.

Thanks for that, Spud.
Let's make it happen.

 

[user118245]

I think we're an elite forward short. we need someone that puts the team on their back and drags them to a result, irrespective of whether they're a middle or an edge player. problem is they are as rare as hen's teeth on the open market.

guys who I think might end up being in that elite class that are about to head to free agency are Leo Thompson, Davvy Moale, Xavier Willison and Kai Pearce-Paul. they're the ones I'd be chasing come November 1.

Or priority list for forwards should be (imo)

- Pole
- Kobe *
- Leo Thompson *
- Sione (feel like deals done just not announced yet, roster spots?)
- Rudolf
- Xavier Willison

* = interchangeable

 

[Demps]

I think we're an elite forward short. we need someone that puts the team on their back and drags them to a result, irrespective of whether they're a middle or an edge player. problem is they are as rare as hen's teeth on the open market.

guys who I think might end up being in that elite class that are about to head to free agency are Leo Thompson, Davvy Moale, Xavier Willison and Kai Pearce-Paul. they're the ones I'd be chasing come November 1.

Adding on, one if those names mentioned to replace Klemmer would be a move in the right direction.

Klemmer is gone after 2025 so we need to plan for that also.

 

[user118245]

Mark Carrol said on NRL tonight last week that Leo Thompson should go to the Tigers.

Thanks for that, Spud.
Let's make it happen.

So keen on Leo, especially after his form last year he was one of the best in the comp. Would be a phenomenal addition for us if we do get him