Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[upthetigers]

depth chart for 2026 currently runs as follows.

Samuela
Seyfarth
Bird
Broederlow (Development)

Seyfarth's extension should be a formality. Sukkar's got a CO, Porter's off contract as well.

even if it is Seyfarth as you mention, we need at least two more edge forwards. one needs to be putting pressure on the starters at absolute minimum. the other needs to be a prospect or solid depth piece.

Seen much of Broederlow? We are short on backrow stocks.

 

[gregjm87]

Here is some attacking highlights of Turuva playing right centre from the 2021 NSW Cup season. Yes 3+ years ago.

I don't think anyone is doubting his ability in attack at centre. It's his defence that is the concern.

 

[BAGNF05]

Funny you mention that. I’ve noticed Bateman’s salary has gone up from 550k reported a while back to 750k.

Surely even senile Sheens wasn’t dumb enough to pay him more than Api.

Yep. Buzz adds a Tigers tax to try to make his stories interesting, every time.

 

[Tom Shines]

Come on man. Media reports of salaries are pretty sketchy.

Brooksy’ pay was going up 10% each quarter.

I can’t see how WT win his signature at that value.

well.,, I’m going to go with what they say in the absence of anything else … or people’s ‘gut feels’…

 

[BAGNF05]

well.,, I’m going to go with what they say in the absence of anything else … or people’s ‘gut feels’…

All good, in a few months the papers will have him on 600 and we’ll agree 👍

 

[Tom Shines]

All good, in a few months the papers will have him on 600 and we’ll agree 👍

ok …let me know when thst happens … he will probably be back on the wing by then 😂

 

[BAGNF05]

ok …let me know when thst happens … he will probably be back on the wing by then 😂

100%. And old tomato head will be writing about how our cap’s out of whack because we signed too many Penrith players. Never mind the Sharks million dollar flop in the halves.

 

[Tom Shines]

100%. And old tomato head will be writing about how our cap’s out of whack because we signed too many Penrith players. Never mind the Sharks million dollar flop in the halves.

He is a DH…but he is not the only journalist in town…. Some have more truthful info than others …

 

[BAGNF05]

He is a DH…but he is not the only journalist in town…. Some have more truthful info than others …

If we scored Turuva for between 400-450 then Richo & Binge are even better than I thought. Hope you’re right.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

I don’t think Turuva has a position set in stone. I can see him shifting between wing and centre at different stages of the year.

 

[BAGNF05]

I don’t think Turuva has a position set in stone. I can see him shifting between wing and centre at different stages of the year.

And fullback. My assumption is we paid over wingers money due to his versatility.

 

[Ecto-1]

And fullback. My assumption is we paid over wingers money due to his versatility.

I reckon it will depend on who trains better in the off season. If there’s a great centre option than he’ll play wing if there’s a better wing option he’ll play centre.

 

[Coastie_Tiger]

I don’t think Turuva has a position set in stone. I can see him shifting between wing and centre at different stages of the year.

I thought the general gist of Turuva to play centre was he’ll be given the first crack at it. I don’t think it was ever mentioned as promised to play there. So if he does a good job I guess he’ll lock on at centre, if not back out to the wing he goes. But let’s face it we’re pretty weak in the centres and that’s dependent on how Olam pulls up after surgery. So I guess you’re recollection is similar to mine.

 

[user118245]

Emoji summaries back starting next week

 

[sydneytiger]

Does any 1 have a link to the full press conference from yesterday I cannot find it anywhere?

its on the official website

 

[user118245]

Also anyone notice when the NRL used a photo of Luai in tigers jersey? 😍

 

[JB9918]

I know Richo has said it before but a team needs the cream. 7-8 juniors & the hard workers.

They have a 3 year recruitment plan & I take out of that they still have a few moves they want to complete.

I assume the positions identified are centre, 2nd row & possibly lock.

You can't be anything but optimistic watching that press conference.

Bateman is the obvious next chip to fall this year with Sione getting an upgrade.

One thing I am interested in is the outcome of the board & breach notices.

Overall it's a very balanced squad with depth across the park, YES, I acknowledge some depth is weaker than others but it's a massive improvement from 2 years ago going in to Round 1 with Wakeham & Brooks etc...

 

[Telltails]

I'm always hopeful, but this time I'm optimistic for the first time in many years.

 

[jadtiger]

I'm always hopeful, but this time I'm optimistic for the first time in many years.

I wouldn't say i am optimistic but it would be fair to say i am no longer pessimistic.The reason for that is the fact we now have the nucleus of a decent side but it needs to gell and the players to use the opportunity to develop into a good team

 

[tigermate]

Geeze benji pushing family before footy again so front and center is going to be his downfall

No other coach says it

During the press conference I reckon Richo was sitting there thinking “shut up benji” when he started his rant about it

Yea everyone know family is more important but to win a premiership players need to be told footy is everything to make them train and play that extra harder to the death

That’s just my opinion

Let’s see