Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[BAGNF05]

The Knights say no, because it's a dreadful offer. If they are open to getting rid of Pearce-Paul it's because they are under cap pressure or want to free up cap for something else. Why on earth would they swap 600k of salary cap liability attached to a decent player for 1.3m of salary cap liability for two players who aren't first grade standard, one of whom seems to fall out with every club he goes to? Meanwhile, Newcastle don't have a lack of halves: they have a lack of good halves - a problem the signing of Sullivan will not resolve.

GNR might be Pascoe’s burner account, loves a good coach knifing on the bi-annual. Gotta stay consistent.

 

[BAGNF05]

Madge was perfect for Origin. Small intense doses with an extremely talented playing group. To say Madge didn't get a fair crack here is totally revisionist. Maybe they can go rewatch "Tales From Tiger Town" to relive some of the glory days.

No coach got a fair crack working for the muppets.

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

Was reading an article on the Daily Tele about the Top 50 players in the NRL who aren't signed for next year. Reading through the names these are the ones who stood out to me the most who could be serviceable to the club while letting the young guys develop. Ofahiki Ogden, Matthew Lodge, Valynce Te Whare, Zach Dockar-Clay, Chris Patolo, Peter Hola, Joe Stimson, Dean Ieremia. Who out of these guys would you take? For the record these are guys who maybe wouldn't make the top 17 but if there are injuries/suspensions you aren't having to rely on kids who aren't ready to play first grade.

Zac Docker Clay, has been around many clubs… was with the Magies a few seasons ago … they are all
Rubbish

 

[tigertragic]

First time he got clear air from cleary’s signings he got Api and Ice, but didn’t get to coach them. He also brought Steph to the club
Tried to get others but didn’t get them over the line


“Madge wasn't the answer because Lee and Justin were complete duds and he couldnt recruit big players on his own.”

 

[tigermate]

First time he got clear air from cleary’s signings he got Api and Ice, but didn’t get to coach them. He also brought Steph to the club
Tried to get others but didn’t get them over the line


“Madge wasn't the answer because Lee and Justin were complete duds and he couldnt recruit big players on his own.”

I’m talking about Latrell … and the others.

I like Madge don’t get me wrong and he did sign those players you’re right

I’m arguing against those that say Madge was a dud.

But Madge had / has a stigma that he’s too tough… it’s hard for him to sign players when the club is a dud like ours because why would they come and get flogged by Madge to not compete for the 8.

Madge in a powerhouse club works - they can sign and retain more players bc they chance of winning a premiership is greater

 

[Kelce68]

I’m talking about Latrell … and the others.

I like Madge don’t get me wrong and he did sign those players you’re right

I’m arguing against those that say Madge was a dud.

But Madge had / has a stigma that he’s too tough… it’s hard for him to sign players when the club is a dud like ours because why would they come and get flogged by Madge to not compete for the 8.

Madge in a powerhouse club works - they can sign and retain more players bc they chance of winning a premiership is greater

I won't refute everything you've said because, quite frankly, I agree with a lot of it.

But there are far, far more criticisms on Madge than him simply being too tough.

His lack of technical nous or adaptability to the modern game or modern defences was just one amongst a litany of critiques laid at his feet during, not only his time here, but his exit from Souths as well.

I like Madge. Quite a bit in fact.

But there are legitimate shortcomings, or at least there has been, in his coaching approach and style that go beyond him simply not having the squad around him.

 

[851]

He’s got a lot of work to do!

The rumours are that Kevvie was getting gnarly and bitter around the club last season.

The pressure was really getting to him.

He’d be in the coaching market I guess.

Kevvie got sacked because he was to soft on the players, that is fact

 

[Dennisspicer1]

No chance! He would have been sacked very quickly at any other club on his performance. He is not a coach. He is a learner and we need someone who can coach with expeirence.

dennisspicer1 comment

He has now experienced an awful lot in the last few years that will give him a lot of experience he needs to become a good coach, And all you people that keep bagging him should remember how hard our club tried to get another Coach, but had great difficulties trying to get someone willing to have a go, at least Benji was willing to give it a go, and Benji and Richo are definitely on the right track in their efforts to make this work.

And we, as supporters of the Wests Tigers should be supporting Benji And Richo in what they are doing, instead of trying to destroy them.

 

[AdelaideTiger]

Cobo to cowboys apparently

Great pick up for them

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Obviously you know everything,
If so Please explain,
How did Ivan go when he coached us, then how has he gone at Panthers, ????

Pretty well. Just go back to the start of 2018 for proof.

 

[weststigerman]

First time he got clear air from cleary’s signings he got Api and Ice, but didn’t get to coach them. He also brought Steph to the club
Tried to get others but didn’t get them over the line


“Madge wasn't the answer because Lee and Justin were complete duds and he couldnt recruit big players on his own.”

Spot on.

We had a good coach but bad admin.

Now we have the opposite problem IMO. Benji may not be a bad coach in the long term, but he’s way off the pace at the moment.

 

[tigermate]

I won't refute everything you've said because, quite frankly, I agree with a lot of it.

But there are far, far more criticisms on Madge than him simply being too tough.

His lack of technical nous or adaptability to the modern game or modern defences was just one amongst a litany of critiques laid at his feet during, not only his time here, but his exit from Souths as well.

I like Madge. Quite a bit in fact.

But there are legitimate shortcomings, or at least there has been, in his coaching approach and style that go beyond him simply not having the squad around him.

Agree… guess we’ll find out at the broncos.

If he lasts 3 yrs or more and has success we can say that it was actually the tigers lol

 

[innsaneink]

As has been said a thousand times to judge someone's coaching ability on the rabble we have had the last few years is pretty ignorant. Bellamy and Bennet wouldn't have done better with the KOE squad we had disguised as first graders, fact.

Its not a fact...its an assumption, fact

 

[Tucker]

dennisspicer1 comment

He has now experienced an awful lot in the last few years that will give him a lot of experience he needs to become a good coach, And all you people that keep bagging him should remember how hard our club tried to get another Coach, but had great difficulties trying to get someone willing to have a go, at least Benji was willing to give it a go, and Benji and Richo are definitely on the right track in their efforts to make this work.

And we, as supporters of the Wests Tigers should be supporting Benji And Richo in what they are doing, instead of trying to destroy them.

Bullshit. To all of it.

 

[InBenjiWeTrust]

Madge was good enough to get a gig at the Broncos. Good enough for them. Not for us 🤷🏻‍♂️

He somehow managed to get us from beating Storm, Easts, South the benchmark teams (under Cleary) to loose by 30+ points under him, and each season he made sure that we sunk deeper and deeper!😢

 

[Ron Brodrick's Spirit]

All this continual reminiscing of our previous coaches is an illness.
Please consult DSM5 for help if you suffer from the affliction.

 

[Robbie's Love Child]

Yeah Benji is the issue alright, anyone who couldn't excel with Daine Laurie, Douehi, Will Smith, Wakeham, Tamou, Gildart, Peachey, Musgrove, Nofo in their starting squad must be crap. That lineup is so amazing it has finals written all over it.

 

[Krammy]

Leave him be, Hes going for his 3 peat. Seriously though Question, how long does Benji get if we finish bottom 2 next year.

If we finish bottom 2 next year, Benji will be gone. I think Benji might even walk if he thought he wasn't getting the job done.

 

[Tito Santana]

Yeah Benji is the issue alright, anyone who couldn't excel with Daine Laurie, Douehi, Will Smith, Wakeham, Tamou, Gildart, Peachey, Musgrove, Nofo in their starting squad must be crap. That lineup is so amazing it has finals written all over it.

Gildart was pretty much Bateman before Bateman - junky looking slow shit player - and English too!

 

[WestsTigers4VR]

Anyone heard any news on Fonua Pole?