Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Red88_Tiger]

Luai keeps them focussed, accountable, and the energy up - he doesn't have to star. Takes some pressure of Api and having them both there is a bonus. No doubt we are yet to face some of the better squads and are likely to face some truths but we have competed well in every game and that helps the confidence grow within the squad. We are seeing some of the real growth in players that had been treading water in previous seasons.

You don’t want him being like Nico hynes when he moved to Cronulla where every play went through him. Defences worked it out and his form really suffered

 

[Tom Shines]

The big question is … can they can keep this 17 ( maybe 18 with Naden back ) on the field … because outside of Latu .., the rest of the squad doesn’t look up to NRL level ..

I really hope someone ( hopefully 2) can shake loose from elsewhere before June 30 …

 

[mikey]

Might be premature, but based on his performances over his first five games this season, Starford To'a must be making people second guess our need to sign a quality centre... I'll be the first to admit I have been frustrated with Starfords inconsistency over the last few years, but he has been incredible to start the season. 5 tries in 5 games and put Turuva over for a few. Credit where credit is due.

If he keeps this up there should be no discussion about who we should sign to play right centre...

Has been playing mostly better but needs to be more consistent. If a clear upgrade became available however.......

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Looked likely but hasn't done anything at all this year - Newcastle have scored 40+ this year in 5 games an were the 2nd lowest scoring team last year. He doesn't help.

I believe his game would come ahead playing with Luai, Galvin and Fainu in the team. He seems to be a very talented player.

 

[Don Kershane]

Might have to become a churchgoer again and offer a few prayers Terrell stays injury free.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Might have to become a churchgoer again and offer a few prayers Terrell stays injury free.

Amen to that.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Predictable

MSN

 

[liltiger]

They'll be back. You can't complain much after 4 on the trot.

All the players they've lost in those 4 years aswell combined could easily form a team to make the 8. When you think about the 4 on the trot, added with all the quality they lost at the same time it really is an extraordinary achievement.

 

[Fish88]

Might be premature, but based on his performances over his first five games this season, Starford To'a must be making people second guess our need to sign a quality centre... I'll be the first to admit I have been frustrated with Starfords inconsistency over the last few years, but he has been incredible to start the season. 5 tries in 5 games and put Turuva over for a few. Credit where credit is due.

If he keeps this up there should be no discussion about who we should sign to play right centre...

Yeah he is certainly impressing. He’s had a few injuries over the years but u suspect the inclusion of the new recruits has raised the standard of the players that were here already. Twal is another who has risen.

His hands to Turuva this year has impressed me a lot.

 

[liltiger]

Might have to become a churchgoer again and offer a few prayers Terrell stays injury free.

Terrell is a machine, but let's be honest our whole pack has come leaps and bounds from last year. Bird, May and Hunt have added aggression, size and experience. It's having a huge effect on the other lads. Twal is Twal he takes the dirty hit up and makes his tackles, hes always been the guy to just roll the sleves up. Seyfarth has become so consistent and got the niggle out of his game, the two Fainus seem to have a 6th sense with each other where if one is a bit flat the other lifts to cover for him and what can I say about Pole, I had huge wraps on him last year even though he was a bit raw, but you could see he had aggression and heart, this year the guys gone to another level. Pole this year imo is the one who has benefited most with the experience next to him in the pack, the few errors he was known for last year have seemed to clear up and he is just taking the dirty hit up when required and doing his job in D. I'm so happy it was him we kept and Steph that left. Iv got a huge man crush on that kid, he has a huge ceiling as a prop. Scarey thing for the opposition is even being so young in the front row you would expect him to need his body to develop in the next 2 or so years, the guys only 22 been in and out of first grade now for what 3 years, I can't remember any injury lay off. He is just built for it, if New Zealand have any brains he is in the team. I'm a wee bit biased though. So proud of him, he showed faith in us when the pillow didn't and now his game is going to a whole new level, Benji, Hodgo and Morris have done an amazing job with our pack.

 

[Vicious]

The big question is … can they can keep this 17 ( maybe 18 with Naden back ) on the field … because outside of Latu .., the rest of the squad doesn’t look up to NRL level ..

I really hope someone ( hopefully 2) can shake loose from elsewhere before June 30 …

A few in NSW Cuo starting to show they might be able to contribute at NRL if required, but you are right in saying we will be in trouble if we get too many injuries.

 

[liltiger]

A few in NSW Cuo starting to show they might be able to contribute at NRL if required, but you are right in saying we will be in trouble if we get too many injuries.

That was always the question this year though, our top 20 could compete on paper with anyone but if injuries happened we have no depth, hopefully bring in some good quality tradesman types in the off-season to shore up our depth next year.

 

[user118245]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1911581896003494377

Galvin rejects our offer, likely going to market

 

[HowDugWT]

Galvin's Knocked back the tigers generous offer of 5m for 5 years
SMH

 

[Tom Shines]

Onwards and upwards … they need to start experimenting more with the halves combination when Latu is back

 

[TigerVinnie]

Galvin's Knocked back the tigers generous offer of 5m for 5 years
SMH

and so the media circus begins....

 

[Tom Shines]

A few in NSW Cuo starting to show they might be able to contribute at NRL if required, but you are right in saying we will be in trouble if we get too many injur

can I ask like who ?

I’m thinking they need current NRL level players from elsewhere for this year …probably a pipe dream but you never know

 

[user118245]

Latu to 6, Galvin to cup 13. Retain TDS, Latu and Sione. Welcome to the club KPP

 

[Wiz]

If he gets to the open market he’s gone. The ridiculous money Brown got, someone will pay more than we are willing to. So he probably is gone.

It’s fantastic we have Latu in our back pocket. I’d also be looking to extend Douhie. And further down the track, good that we have Haywood.

 

[liltiger]

When Latu is back. Galvin to the bench, Latu in the halves. If he wanted to stay he would. Bugger him don't spend one more second of N.R.L game time developing him for another team. Get Latu right and get him in, we have to do what's best for the team after all. Developing Latu is what's best for the team in the long term.