Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

Rock Hopper Steve said:
Certainly not part of the Tigers universe that's for sure, in regard to the top 30 why was Saukuru signed, seen nothing of him yet or does he need time or just another waste of a spot.
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Was very promising coming through Schools & Matts, part of the Tartak stable that signed on around the same time.

Solo has the physical capabilities, just needs to consistently put games together making yardage, tackle-breaking runs & effort plays. With his frame he should be bulldozing opponents in A & D in Flegg. He's still contracted for '26 so I think Benji will give him every chance to develop. Showed signs in our 1st trial.
 
As unfortunate as it is that Luai is out this week and possibly longer with his shoulder issue, this might be a blessing in disguise to really see how suitable Latu Fainu is in first grade. Between Galvins contract saga (I feel WTs are being taken for granted as usual) and Luai's contract clauses (same/same), we really need to see if we actually need both Galvin and Luai together. If Latu shows what he is capable of, we may be able to pull our Galvin offer and focus on a Luai/Latu combo or let Luai go after his 2nd year and focus on a Galvin/Latu halves combo. We need to secure way better centres and back rowers rather than be railroaded with halves on too much money that prevent our ability to build a rounded team across the park.
 
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Tcat said:
As unfortunate as it is that Luai is out this week and possibly longer with his shoulder issue, this might be a blessing in disguise to really see how suitable Latu Fainu is in first grade. Between Galvins contract saga (I feel WTs are being taken for granted as usual) and Luai's contract clauses (same/same), we really need to see if we actually need both Galvin and Luai together. If Latu shows what he is capable of, we may be able to pull our Galvin offer and focus on a Luai/Latu combo or let Luai go after his 2nd year and focus on a Galvin/Latu halves combo. We need to secure way better centres and back rowers rather than be railroaded with halves on too much money that prevent our ability to build a rounded team across the park.
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Does anyone know any more about Luai’s injury, and how long he’s likely to be out for.
 
jirskyr said:
Not exactly, because the Kumul team signings are apparently going to have a personal tax incentive to lure players over? So they won't need to pay as much for the player to keep more money in his pocket.
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Not sure if it will work that way.

I can see players wanting top dollar and the tax break to go and live in compound over there.
 
BlackWhiteGold said:
I'd say this is to create room in the Development squad for Makasini when he turns 18 in July. We were already at a max 6 dev spots when Tristan Hope was upgraded.
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Good thinking.
Makes sense when you point it out like that.

Makes me think the Taylan deal is dead in the water. The way he's been carrying himself, doesn't seem promising either.
 
WesternSuburbsBoy said:
What a bizarre move when we’re already having depth issues… why waste a valuable top 30 spot on someone who could play NRL already?
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We already have 6 development players which is the max once Hope was added. With Makasini turning 18 he will need to take up one of those spots we needed to move one of the development players somewhere - I can't imagine any of the others being moved up so Faatape who has played a lot of nrl is an obvious choice.
 
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