Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[tigahhh]

bit of random info but bula’s wife , Aaliyah has signed a nrlw development deal with us 🐯

 

[tigertragic]

Katoa dominating tonight.

Galvin doesn’t compare to him.

But but but Galvin is the best player in the history of the game

 

[Canadian Club]

Now we have KPP locked up do we need an established first grader in the other 2nd row position, reason I ask is I really think we should be going all out for Hassett from the Panthers, he's still developing but looks like a really good player.

Absolutely, he's a low cost recruit who could end up being a top level player.

I've always been a massive fan of Hassett. He has the potential of being Liam Martin 2.0, even has the same body and play style. Played NSW u19s and just needs a chance in first grade.

Hassett, Taylan May, Tyrone May and a top level lock would really elevate this squad.

 

[Canadian Club]

Hmmm Samuela has said he would rather play prop. Certainly if a good quality left second row came available you would strongly think about it.

He said that prior to last season, before he won player of the year at second row. Can't take too much from that. Samuela knows hes better suited at second row and have heard that he speaks to Haumole regularly about how he cant improve at second row.

Please, can the forum stop moving our best players from their best positions!

 

[BirchgroveTigers]

He said that prior to last season, before he won player of the year at second row. Can't take too much from that. Samuela knows hes better suited at second row and have heard that he speaks to Haumole regularly about how he cant improve at second row.

Please, can the forum stop moving our best players from their best positions!

Yeah you’re probably right.

Still reckon we need a top tier lock to complete our middle rotation. Twal and Sione as the two props on the bench. Seyfarth and Hunt as 18/19 man etc.

 

[mtd#2]

Interesting wording in the announcement, I might be reading too much into it....or maybe I'm desperate to have some troops this year. When you compare his announcement to Turuvas they have not really ruled out him coming early:

KPP:
Wests Tigers are pleased to announce that Kai Pearce-Paul will join the club ahead of the 2026 season on a three-year deal.

Turuva:
The 21-year-old, who was NRL Rookie of the Year last season, will link up with Wests Tigers at the end of the 2024 season.

Both could mean the exact same thing, however KPP's is more open ended.

The email header:

Kai Pearce-Paul to join Wests Tigers from 2026 season​

So I think the message is pretty clear

 

[BAGNF05]

Suggestion for the pack 26’

Nelson Asofa-solo
Api
Pole
Samuela F
KPP
May

Mason / TDS
Sione
Twal
Sukkar

Seyfarth

 

[TheClaws]

you hoping or know ? there is more truth to come

I just don't think it was related to his ankle....why be so mysterious about it.

 

[batboy]

I don't think anyone who has suggested him, at least definitely @Demps , was suggesting him for NRL specifically.

If he really wanted to be around his brothers here, he'd be a very good depth player to have. His experience for our reserves would be great.

I really don't like him as a person - but Terrell has changed my perspective on the family as a whole, so I wouldn't be too upset if we had him here for depth.

What do we do with a heath mason if we sign a dead end like Tyrone May?
Did little when he was in the NRL (exCept be mates with some good footballers) has done even less since - Terrell needs a reality check, no one is giving up a top 30 spot on his brother just to keep him happy.

 

[TheClaws]

We just got rid of a kid who finds issues with the coach. We want to add another one?

Des and Benji are very different people.

 

[KCtiger]

He said that prior to last season, before he won player of the year at second row. Can't take too much from that. Samuela knows hes better suited at second row and have heard that he speaks to Haumole regularly about how he cant improve at second row.

Please, can the forum stop moving our best players from their best positions!

Samuela will become a middle eventually but let’s keep him on and edge till we find a suitable replacement

 

[Tito Santana]

Suggestion for the pack 26’

Nelson Asofa-solo
Api
Pole
Samuela F
KPP
May

Mason / TDS
Sione
Twal
Sukkar

Seyfarth

Like it. Need one more prop and and another back rower.

 

[Merlot]

I just don't think it was related to his ankle....why be so mysterious about it.

its weird , maybe a personal dislike for each other , gossip says nought

 

[happy_tiger]

Now we need to sign a prop

Or 2

 

[rihannafan1]

fifita for sure mid season, make it happen richo

Would he

I don't think anyone who has suggested him, at least definitely @Demps , was suggesting him for NRL specifically.

If he really wanted to be around his brothers here, he'd be a very good depth player to have. His experience for our reserves would be great.

I really don't like him as a person - but Terrell has changed my perspective on the family as a whole, so I wouldn't be too upset if we had him here for depth.

Okay, it definitely felt like people were suggesting him as NRL standard. Demps is a g, didn't know he'd even commented on Tyrone.

 

[Merlot]

Would he
Okay, it definitely felt like people were suggesting him as NRL standard. Demps is a g, didn't know he'd even commented on Tyrone.

D is backing the T's

 

[gregjm87]

He said that prior to last season, before he won player of the year at second row. Can't take too much from that. Samuela knows hes better suited at second row and have heard that he speaks to Haumole regularly about how he cant improve at second row.

Please, can the forum stop moving our best players from their best positions!

Currently Sam isn't one of our best players and he hasn't done enough in either position yet to determine his best position.
I was trying to find a comment I made last year regarding Samuela. One of his Blacktown coaches believed at the time that he was more suited to the middle even though he had only been used on an edge at Blacktown and Manly.

 

[Canadian Club]

Currently Sam isn't one of our best players and he hasn't done enough in either position yet to determine his best position.
I was trying to find a comment I made last year regarding Samuela. One of his Blacktown coaches believed at the time that he was more suited to the middle even though he had only been used on an edge at Blacktown and Manly.

Maybe thats why hes a Blacktown coach and not anything more. Not to mention thats when he was 18 and had different body, frame and opposition.

I will start by saying, he's 21!
He is definitely one of our best players, even at his age hes our best forward after May (not including Api).

It doesnt even take much to see that Samuelas best position is second row. Look at his frame and his running style... Hes the closest thing to Haumole in the league and we want to move away from that?

We have May and Pole who are great props. Theres to much over thinking. I can tell you now, halves HATE going up against Samuela, hes one of the toughest assignments at backrow in the league due to his body type and aggression. There isnt much more to say than that.

Just think about what you are saying for a second... You want our team to win games, as we all do. But to do that, you want someone who was our player of the year in the second row to move to a position he hasnt played in first grade.

Samuela has the potential to be a top 5 backrower in the league in 3-5 years... Why is this even a discussion?

 

[liltiger]

Yep Hasset is a machine and is down the pecking order over there.

We need to throw everything we have at that guy he is going to be an awesome backrower.

 

[liltiger]

What do we do with a heath mason if we sign a dead end like Tyrone May?
Did little when he was in the NRL (exCept be mates with some good footballers) has done even less since - Terrell needs a reality check, no one is giving up a top 30 spot on his brother just to keep him happy.

Adele Hague is adamant Mason is the perfect 14 on the bench, was saying that's even what Mason wants. Can cover virtually any position in the backline, once he gets a year or two under his belt can cover hooker and lock aswell as a ballplayer. Reckons he's our Connor Watson.