Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[crazycat]

I’d be buying Sloan and Junior Tupou for around $250k a season each.

They both have raw athleticism.

Both are head of the likes of Staines, Naden, Feledy etc

Sloan, the 850k player? (some said 850k others saying 500k) coming for 250k

Junior Tupou who left us for the fins and hasn't really done anything since.

..What is it with the Wests Tigers. We seem to want to accumulate backs that don't quite make first grade. Why?

Ok Sloan plays with the Dragons, but they want to punt him!
Tupou hasn't performed at the Fins, they want to punt him!

Maybe Sloan would be good to help cover fullback with Bula out, but why?
So we can come 12 instead of 14th?

Spend the money on forwards that start first grade every time. Give us a real pack that can punch holes.

 

[Buttface]

Charlie is the epitome
of depth.
Does his job...is safe and reliable...has experience in many positions.
I dont understand why some want him punted

At the right price, (as per every contract), totally agree. You need players like that, there will always be injuries and suspensions.

 

[tigahhh]

people who want Sloan forget that Douehi and Staines off all people bathed him a couple rounds ago 🙄

 

[batboy]

Anyone tossing up Cobbo or Sloan is talking for the sake of talking...
Both are Dross - and not worth the coin (Or Roster Spot)

 

[Tom Shines]

What can you do when a gun is held to your head? Keep him and have him pout, tank and create disharmony? I don't like seeing talent leave either but we need to eliminate the me first type person this club seems to have recruited over its existence.

He is not a one off though is he ? Plenty of young talent is leaving…eventually you have got to ask the question is there something else at fault at this club..: not just the “entitled “ players that seem to all have plenty of other suitors waiting for them

 

[mikey]

He is not a one off though is he ? Plenty of young talent is leaving…eventually you have got to ask the question is there something else at fault at this club

No doubt some have left but plenty has remained and we have started to get better quality; albeit we need more.
I was not an advocate of the appointment of either Sheens or Benji but it is clear to me there is more spirit and willingness in this group of players than I have seen in a long time. Richo and Benji are doing some good things but success is not the overnight result we would all like.

 

[tigahhh]

He is not a one off though is he ? Plenty of young talent is leaving…eventually you have got to ask the question is there something else at fault at this club..: not just the “entitled “ players that seem to all have plenty of other suitors waiting for them

cobbo is wanting out and broncos are flat out saying no , big clubs don’t budge

 

[Odessa]

cobbo is wanting out and broncos are flat out saying no , big clubs don’t budge

What about his mental health issues and feeling down because he can not play fullback?

Is his manager talking with the players association?

 

[tigahhh]

No doubt some have left but plenty has remained and we have started to get better quality; albeit we need more.
I was not an advocate of the appointment of either Sheens or Benji but it is clear to me there is more spirit and willingness in this group of players than I have seen in a long time. Richo and Benji are doing some good things but success is not the overnight result we would all like.

this is very true
I haven’t seen a WT team play for their coach like they do in a veryyyyy long time

 

[Tom Shines]

No doubt some have left but plenty has remained and we have started to get better quality; albeit we need more.
I was not an advocate of the appointment of either Sheens or Benji but it is clear to me there is more spirit and willingness in this group of players than I have seen in a long time. Richo and Benji are doing some good things but success is not the overnight result we would all like.

I don’t see the spirit amongst the young players …

 

[Demps]

TDS to follow Galvin to the Bulldogs it seems.

I don’t care what anyone says but this is the wrong decision to let this kid walk.

Sheeesh

 

[TV Ted Ellery]

TDS to follow Galvin to the Bulldogs it seems.

I don’t care what anyone says but this is the wrong decision to let this kid walk.

Unless we're getting someone in return, I don't understand the rationale for releasing TDS a year early. He's a much better back up than Hope and on minimum coin. At a stretch, either Haywood and Lanyon could deputise for Api in 2027, but 2026 is far too early. This club is beyond redemption.

 

[Tom Shines]

cobbo is wanting out and broncos are flat out saying no , big clubs don’t budge

Wait for Makisini when he gets another year and some first grade under his belt … you throw the toys out of the cot, and we see that the WT let you leave

 

[mikey]

I don’t see the spirit amongst the young players …

Not having a crack but what about the Fainu trio? Bula? The Lauliliis? Hope? Mason? Pole? Sukkar? They don't want to play for us?
Yes, we have lost Galvout and TDS seems out the door but to extrpolate that to no-one is not correct imo.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Unless we're getting someone in return, I don't understand the rationale for releasing TDS a year early. He's a much better back up than Hope and on minimum coin. At a stretch, either Haywood and Lanyon could deputise for Api in 2027, but 2026 is far too early. This club is beyond redemption.

Me either. Richo will be lynched if TDS goes to the Dogs of all clubs without something very good in return. Bailey Hayward or even Josh Curran to play lock as a minimum.

 

[JB9918]

TDS to follow Galvin to the Bulldogs it seems.

I don’t care what anyone says but this is the wrong decision to let this kid walk.

Brent Read said Parra hot favourites

 

[Tiger-ferret]

Brent Read said Parra hot favourites

haha like Galvin was too

 

[Tom Shines]

Not having a crack but what about the Fainu trio? Bula? The Lauliliis? Hope? Mason? Pole? Sukkar? They don't want to play for us?
Yes, we have lost Galvout and TDS seems out the door but to extrpolate that to no-one is not correct imo.

Some of these guys are in their mid 20s…

I’m talking about young guys who aren’t regular first graders yet … what about Large for instance ? Left the club because he thought he couldn’t get a go behind Galvin … lol

 

[Tiger-ferret]

If a player wants to leave he'll leave - no amount of minutes played or positions guaranteed or money will keep themlong term if their desire to play elsewhere is strong. That's the way it is in professional sport - players arrive and players leave. Don't get to stressed on it.

It’s the same in all forms of employment!

 

[Tom Shines]

Me either. Richo will be lynched if TDS goes to the Dogs of all clubs without something very good in return. Bailey Hayward or even Josh Curran to play lock as a minimum.

Richo won’t lose a minute if sleep if he goes there compared to anywhere else