Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Demps]

Yeah I know. At the time when we signed Sione, there were some negative posts on Twitter saying we’ve managed to sign the worst of 4 Fainus.

Definitely worked in our favour.

Theyre all talented hey
Shame about the #9 though

He'd be an established star currently
I have no doubt

 

[Needaname]

You missed the bit where he went back 4 years ago cos no one wanted him....
Had a lucky year at the Cows when the rest of them fired, But ole CT7 has been dogshit for years.

You’re right I did, he transferred to the Warriors for the remainder of the season after originally signing on with the Cowboys earlier that year. Cowboys made the eight 2 times and missed the 3rd year with a 12-12 record with dogshit CT7 at the helm we could only dream of such inconsistency.

 

[Vicious]

He was the most explosive a few years back he hasn’t been for a while now.

He’s now 25 and should be in the prime of his career.
He was obviously showing enough this time last season for clubs such as the Roosters and Panthers to be fighting for his signature.
Yes his form has seemingly fallen off a cliff this season, but I do recall a standout performance earlier in the season proving he still has that beast mode in him when he brings the right attitude.
It’s rumoured the Titans will contribute up to 200k to get rid of him due to his relationship with Des seemingly at the point of no return.
That would mean he can potentially be signed for 800k which is a lot of money in the salary cap and a big risk on someone who isn’t showing a high level of commitment and motivation, but even at 80-90% of his best he is exactly the type of player we are currently lacking, someone who can run the ball with speed and power on the edges and strike a bit of fear into the opposition.
In the position we are currently in, I’d be spending the 800k and taking a risk on David Fifita and I’d look at potentially signing KPP also if we can get him for 700k.
Throw in Taylan May at 400k and it would be 1.9 million spent on 3 players who all play on an edge, but if we could somehow get all 3 firing it would make us a formidable force and make life so much easier for our playmakers. It would highly likely bring the best out in Jerome Luai having dangerous, powerful ball runners as his options outside him.

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

Will Penisini extends with Parra till the end of 2026

 

[SeanT]

It's guaranteed that Ready wouldn't have a clue what's happening at WT. Perhaps only what an agent says.... And of course Api's agent wants to know what the plans for him are. But at his age there's zero chance he gets a 3 year deal. A 2 year deal on less money with the agreement that he transitions towards a bench role as Talyn progresses

Why can't he be the 14. Silva starts and plays as long as he can. Api covers hooker half and lock if needed.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

This is a terrible take. Townsend should have retired when he left the Warriors. He was the anchor that sunk the roosters to the bottom end of the table (plus a few notable forward losses). We need to build on the loss of Galvin, not plug a hole for 18 months whilst we continue to be one of the worst 4 teams in the comp.

you are right lets roll the dice with hamstring boy Latu and see how far we get

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Will Penisini extends with Parra till the end of 2026

He's a solid young right centre but imo Toa has demonstrated he has the pace and much improved defence to be our right centre.

 

[Ron Brodrick's Spirit]

Before we pay overs to keep TDS Richo should consider that there's an equal if not better 9 due for parole early 2027.
I don't know how prison sentences work but is there also a chance he could be out earlier than that?

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Jacob Liddle on the move end of 2025?

MSN

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Before we pay overs to keep TDS Richo should consider that there's an equal if not better 9 due for parole early 2027.
I don't know how prison sentences work but is there also a chance he could be out earlier than that?

Are you suggesting he serves the remainder of his sentence at WT?

 

[Needaname]

Jacob Liddle on the move end of 2025?

MSN

Would be a good signing for the Perth Bears

 

[TigerTone]

Would be a good signing for the Perth Bears

liddle on the move??? makes no sense , he scores most of their tries
and theyre letting him go.
clowns.

 

[the enforcer.]

I think as fans and members we should all now get behind Benji and the club to go forwarw now without the Galvin And moses crap/as fans get a good bunch of great young men and see where we can go .Go WestsTigers

Agree 100%. BUT Just a little part of me believes if we dont finish near the top 8, i cant see the future of BULA being that simple.

 

[crazycat]

Why would we get Chad Townsend?

He wouldn't be my first call, nor second or third.

If Galvin walked today, it's good to have a half that can take up the duties if Luai or Fainu get injured. With James Maloney saying he learned Nothing from Flanno, you expect Townsend hasn't learned anything, but as a nr3 half he would not be a bad option for a 1 year contract.

We shouldn't sign depth on big money which has always been a huge problem here. But you often need a replacement halfback who can manage the team. As long as he is happy playing reserve grade on a low contract that would be it. (which likely wouldn't happen anyway. Better money in Superleague.).

 

[Kelce68]

Theyre all talented hey
Shame about the #9 though

He'd be an established star currently
I have no doubt

I think Manase will be out at the beginning of 2027 with parole. He'll only be 28.

It would not surprise me at all to see him start to be mentioned on the lips of a few NRL clubs heading towards the 2028 season, he'll only be 28/29 odd...

 

[hank37w]

Yes, well-raised.

Weve dropped the off-field ball this season.

Benefits to members has pretty much collapsed except if you want you want to be marketed at.

Admin appear to be distracted by something.

Membership and maintaining the following obviously isnt high on the list of priorities.

Which sadly reinforces the idea that we have a club set up for officeholders and high status employees.

Im not going on a nasty anti Richo etc rant, just putting it out there.

Where have i seen that before?

Keep these "forum of origin" posts coming @Vicious.

You've gotta love Richo but as others have alluded, despite him making out that there have been more difficult assignments in the past, I think he has underestimated the difficulty of this one.

I wish him luck and hope it doesn't kill him, he's not a fit and healthy young man and I don't for one minute underestimate the toll this could be having on his health.

 

[hank37w]

Galvin to the chooks apparently you can take it as gospel...

Explains the recent chooks movements

If only that was the truth, there's about 3 halves over there I would take in a swap deal. 🤣

 

[hank37w]

You reckon Luke Brooks wants to come back. word on the street is that he misses the Blokes here.

Twally would love to use Brooksies BBQ to cook his kebabs. 🤣

 

[crazycat]

He was the most explosive a few years back he hasn’t been for a while now.

Re David Fifita...

Remember the team he did well in, the Broncos. You had Carrigan, Haas and a bunch of other strong forwards.

Remember the titans, the team he is doing poorly in. Strong forwards, but a lack of consistency.

How is he going to go in our weaker pack? Will he stand up as a leader, because I think he is more like Russell Packer, as he will look and follow a leader.

 

[hank37w]

We don't need to buy a top dollar half as Laui will be fine with a player he gets along with and wants to be a team player E.g Saxton or Smith etc..
Richo will get us a centre, 2nd Rower and some forwards as he knows what we are missing.

If we don't get May signed, I would like Jake Averillo from Dolphins as he is only on 400k.

Priority would be extending Bula ASAP as well

Only if Bula has a new manager, otherwise he can go F*** himself.