Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[weststigerman]

Our defence for the first half of 2018 was the best in 25 years. Hard to think about where we would be now if he didn’t do a runner.

He was a good coach but not a good recruiter.

At Penrith he doesn’t need to do much of that but signings like Lolohea, Mbye, Packer gave me no confidence he could build a roster from the ground up.

 

[Buttface]

I know I’m only the one person, but I don’t care for Origin the way I used to.

The lack of representation probably has a lot to do with it.

 

[Buttface]

Taylor was the reason the fox left.

Yeah he was playing that hack. I can’t remember his name but he was one of the youngest ever to debut in the NRL.
Debuted for the Titans.
Nup still can’t remember his name? 🤷‍♂️

 

[Camel2281]

No doubt what you say about Slater is all true but I will never forget the angst that Woods put us supporters through.
He crapped on his junior club in a big way all of us on the forum will never forgive it.

No arguments. Just can't believe people disagreed what he said about Slater

 

[Camel2281]

Yeah he was playing that hack. I can’t remember his name but he was one of the youngest ever to debut in the NRL.
Debuted for the Titans.
Nup still can’t remember his name? 🤷‍♂️

Jordan Rankin

 

[Jux]

I do remember AJ getting laser eye surgery one off season and many posters expecting he'd stop dropping the ball after that.

That was Tom Mikale, not AJ.

 

[Buttface]

That was Tom Mikale, not AJ.

It was AJ Flippers Kepeoa

 

[cktiger]

The Point seems to be missed here...

We bought Luai to be the man, Luai came here to be the man...
Now we just offered huge money to a bloke to come have Luai play under him.
It's NOT a back up plan, It's a complete change in direction.
What does that tell Luai about the clubs direction and belief in him?
(All previously well sold, I'm sure)

If I was top class, at the top of my game at my job
and my boss was looking to buy an old bloke on his last legs to come in over me,
I'd certainly be reassessing my options - Especially if I had as many as Luai does.
(And all the contract options to go along with those options)

You don’t think Luai would have been consulted?

 

[Odessa]

No arguments. Just can't believe people disagreed what he said about Slater

Leading with the studs into tackles attacking the head such a dirty player I am pretty I remember watching games he went after the eyes as well

He was far worse the Latrell

 

[crazycat]

I’d argue starford would be in most teams ? he was playing for newy when we signed him ? not suprised if he goes to market this year and gets a few offers from other clubs he’s having a great year

Starford To'a comments on contract extension rumours

The centre has been one of the best performers for the Wests Tigers this season.

www.zerotackle.com

We have him for 2026. I suspect he will get a few offers.
But reading this on Toa and Turuva, I feel more confident he will re-sign.

Starford To'a shares the struggles behind his comeback season

“Being out for so long and watching all the boys play, you kind of question your own ability.”

www.zerotackle.com

Look, this year. Yea he would have a chance at starting most teams. But I remember the last 3-4 years. I think this quote though says it all:
"He gives me confidence on the edges in defence and attack," To'a said on his bond with recruit Sunia Turuva.

"He lights it up and can create something out of nothing. He does all the hard stuff that no one sees with the carries and kick chasing.

"He's also got a big mouth on him, so he helps with the communication on the edge and it's really helpful for myself to make decisions."

Toa + Turuva shows that it's a TEAM.

 

[crazycat]

Leading with the studs into tackles attacking the head such a dirty player I am pretty I remember watching games he went after the eyes as well

He was far worse the Latrell

Yea, that was Grubby. Although it came at a time where backs could be challenged in the air (from memory). He kept doing it when the rules changed...

Grubby, but what else do you expect from the Storm. Him and Smith were given so many free passes on grubby stuff.

 

[weststigerman]

That was Tom Mikale, not AJ.

It was definitely AJ, but Mikaele had something too with his eyes.

 

[fainty]

Just over a week and a half before June 30…how many spots do we have to fill?

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

The Mole mentions Jonah Glover & Warriors backrower Kayliss Fatialofa in this morning’s article. Hopefully we are at least investigating both.

Leading doctor urges Radley to consider retirement

The Mole's scoops

www.nine.com.au

 

[Moh]

The Mole mentions Jonah Glover & Warriors backrower Kayliss Fatialofa in this morning’s article. Hopefully we are at least investigating both.

Leading doctor urges Radley to consider retirement

The Mole's scoops

www.nine.com.au

NRL CLUB IN HOT WATER?​

There's mail in club-land that the NRL is close to investigating a prominent NRL franchise for 'massaging' the salary cap.

The club has allegedly found a way to pay their players 'bonuses' that is innovative and has not been attempted before.

It's a grey area but one that, if the NRL salalry cap auditor deems it to be illegal, could land the club in a spot of bother.

Interesting. Bulldogs probs.

 

[Buttface]

It was one of the first times I have 💯 agreed with him though. Slater was a massive grub. They had to make rule changes because he endangered opponents multiple times by going in feet first or legs out taking a bomb. He was a protected species by the media though who barely called him out on it. If it were someone else he'd have been rubbed out of the game

I still call him the Karate Kid. He was a grub.
But Woods is a complete moron, who can’t read the room. Billy has always been protected and they love him more now.
Still what Bill said the other about Woods was fair.

 

[Charred]

Interesting. Bulldogs probs.

Yeah especially with the use of the term “massaging” and we know that Toby Sexton is a fan of the old Thai massage. Maybe I’m reading too deeply

 

[tigahhh]

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[UnderTheBus]

Interesting. Bulldogs probs.

Like retiring players to boxing, and then 6 months later said player quits boxing to play Rugby League again - Player salary immediately wiped from the books and they didn't have to contribute any of his salary at his next club...

 

[twentyforty]

Like retiring players to boxing, and then 6 months later said player quits boxing to play Rugby League again - Player salary immediately wiped from the books and they didn't have to contribute any of his salary at his next club...

Yes, I reckon a lot of us wondered why a player would walk away from $750k contract, while lacing up for the blues?