Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Vicious]

Lobb might get the opportunity to stay around, but he doesn't have what it takes to play grade. at this stage I think it's unlikely.

I can't see them keeping Feledy. I'd be extremely surprised if they aren't trying to find him a club now.

Feledy, Tumeth, Matamua and Saukuru are currently stealing a living. thanks Sheensy.

At last years NSW Cup GF at ComBank Stadium I spoke with a former coach of Matamua and Tumeth who is now coaching at another and he was adamant Wests Tigers have badly handled their development.
He could not believe two highly talented juniors could deteriorate between the ages of 19-21 when most others are rapidly improving.

 

[user118245]

KPP is on our and Canberra’s radar for 2026 per CODE sports

 

[jadtiger]

At last years NSW Cup GF at ComBank Stadium I spoke with a former coach of Matamua and Tumeth who is now coaching at another and he was adamant Wests Tigers have badly handled their development.
He could not believe two highly talented juniors could deteriorate between the ages of 19-21 when most others are rapidly improving.

In that case i am sure the coach will quickly sign them up to his new club and prove WT to be dopes,i can barely wait to see that.

 

[tigerballs]

Ponga to Warriors
Galvin to Roosters with DCE

 

[tiger_one]

Ponga to Warriors
Galvin to Roosters with DCE

Source ??

 

[Stevec]

The only person who ruined Matamua development is Matamua . He has been given every opportunity to excel . Opportunities other players can only dream about .
He might succeed . But he needs to get stronger and learn to fight through contact .
He has all the tools , it’s up to him .

Agree Matamua has been on our books for 4 or 5 years and if you can't develop into a NRL regular in that time you never will
I see FB post by Taylan May seems his head or his heart is not in playing League at all atm .So further web chat about him seems useless until something changes if ever
Anyway Brother Terrell should know

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Source ??

Speculation mate.

 

[Vicious]

In that case i am sure the coach will quickly sign them up to his new club and prove WT to be dopes,i can barely wait to see that.

I’d say the damage is done now, I don’t think there is any coming back for either of them.

 

[Craegus]

Possibly sent to see a psychologist or sport psychologist by the club. Iv heard of other clubs doing that and if they sign the player the contract is contingent on the player going a set amount of time per year, fortnightly, monthly. If the club threw that out there he may have just refused. No idea if that's what it is, though iv heard of it happening with "troubled" players clubs may be worried to sign.

Didn't involve May doing anything apart from agreeing for the club to do what they did as part of the process.

 

[Wiz]

Source ??

Tigerballs has a player agent contact that he gets his info from.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

who said he was the next big thing ?

An article I read today commented at the time he was the best centre produced by Holy Cross Ryde.

 

[FrodoTBaggin]

KPP is on our and Canberra’s radar for 2026 per CODE sports

Thanks NBWT

 

[Muffstar]

Tigerballs has a player agent contact that he gets his info from.

Isn't Galvins manager banned at the Roosters ?

If he does leave so be it.

 

[Tom Shines]

An article I read today commented at the time he was the best centre produced by Holy Cross Ryde.

Jacin Sinclair had some wraps

 

[1908]

Jacin Sinclair had some wraps

Jacin Sinclair was next level. Could have been the last great Balmain Tiger if things had gone differently. Selected for Origin but pulled out due to injury. Was crazy talented.

 

[Tom Shines]

Jacin Sinclair was next level. Could have been the last great Balmain Tiger if things had gone differently. Selected for Origin but pulled out due to injury. Was crazy talented.

yeah … he had some hype about him 👍

 

[Vicious]

Jacin Sinclair had some wraps

Very talented player, would be nice if we had a centre like him at the moment.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Jacin Sinclair had some wraps

One of the most naturally gifted players from that early 90s era. Was my favourite player when he emerged into grade.

 

[jadtiger]

Jacin Sinclair had some wraps

Wonderful player but had so many personal issues it was a tragedy.

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

Tigers have signed former Newcastle Knights centre Krystian Mapapalangi on a train-and-trial contract for the remainder of the 2025 season.

Former Knights centre signs with Tigers | Sporting News Australia

Former Knights centre Krystian Mapapalangi has signed a train-and-trial deal with the Wests Tigers, aiming for a fresh start after injury setbacks stalled his progress at Newcastle.

www.sportingnews.com