Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[magpies forever]

Indeed.

We've got Kai Pearce-Paul coming.
Looking into what's available, there isn't a lot of options in regards to what you're wanting.

Maybe some on contract players shown the door, perhaps a Tyson Frizzell or something.

Luke Garner?

 

[TigerNeddyK]

I reckon end of 2027, not 2028. Even then it will be Api sharing the role with another player.


Look we can see from a mile off what's going on.

TDS isn't all that. He has good step and good speed.

The NRL hooker he would be closest too IMHO is Issac Luke, and if he has a career anywhere near as good as Luke's he will be doing well.

Haywood has clearly impressed people at training, and we have gone lets skip someone to keep Api.
It's 100% the right decision. TDS could have pushed himself into our starting side. He did not.

Were better off with Api and we have cleared the way for Haywood to be his successor. That's 100% fine, I only wish we did the same with Ryan P and Teddy.

Jesus we could not possibly be that myopic. Heywood could be a lock, a 7 , a 6 ,,anything.. he is similar to his brother Bailey from the dogs 😉.. Tallyn is a local that would bleed for the club, you do not trade that away just because you have another good junior .. you manage the roster, you fit them all in and get them to feel a part of something .. this mercenary approach to players is exactly why the club struggles .. culture and working for the man next to you starts with showing loyalty and that you value a person for who they are..Tallyn is player that grew up dreaming to play for this club… that means something

 

[Demps]

Not an upgrade on the two Alexes?

No, for mine.

Can do better.

 

[Tom Shines]

Jesus we could not possibly be that myopic. Heywood could be a lock, a 7 , a 6 ,,anything.. he is similar to his brother Bailey from the dogs 😉.. Tallyn is a local that would bleed for the club, you do not trade that away just because you have another good junior .. you manage the roster, you fit them all in and get them to feel a part of something .. this mercenary approach to players is exactly why the club struggles .. culture and working for the man next to you starts with showing loyalty and that you value a person for who they are..Tallyn is player that grew up dreaming to play for this club… that means something

The ship has sailed mate …onwards and upwards right ?

 

[kade7]

take your pick between manly and parra done deal will be announced after the game tomorrow

disappointing from the club

 

[tigahhh]

take your pick between manly and parra done deal will be announced after the game tomorrow

disappointing from the club

So disappointing… why bother playing him even

 

[Juice]

take your pick between manly and parra done deal will be announced after the game tomorrow

disappointing from the club

So I’m guessing nothing in return? Would seem weird for him to go to Parra considering he’d surely be Sharing with Ryley Smith anyway which is apparently the issue🤦‍♂

 

[Tom Shines]

take your pick between manly and parra done deal will be announced after the game tomorrow

disappointing from the club

Player coming back the other way ?

Lol

 

[Tucker]

So I’m guessing nothing in return? Would seem weird for him to go to Parra considering he’d surely be Sharing with Ryley Smith anyway which is apparently the issue🤦‍♂

He’ll go to Manly, he has spoken fondly of working with Simpkin previously.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Player coming back the other way ?

Lol

What a ridiculous notion.

 

[Juice]

He’ll go to Manly, he has spoken fondly of working with Simpkin previously.

Simpkin & Croker aren’t as good as Smith IMO so you might be right

 

[Modman]

Player coming back the other way ?

Lol

Yep Richos favourite player = war chest.
Wish we'd use it

 

[Kelce68]

This thread has an unhealthy obsession with Bullemore.

Watch more football, Axl.

 

[user118245]

This thread has an unhealthy obsession with Bullemore.

hes a good player, can sign with us now. and an energiser bunny

 

[gregjm87]

I hope that’s not true. I don’t see how that doesn’t weaken our squad.

If what you’re suggesting happens it might mean WT don’t have the cash to spend the salary cap. I can’t think of any other reason to do this.

This can not be the case. You have to spend the cap. NRL grants the clubs the funds to do so.

 

[Tom Shines]

What a ridiculous notion.

I love it how the story evolved from loaning him to the Knights for the rest of the season in a swap deal to get KPP to the club early , to seemingly just giving him away permanently for nothing …

Richo just treats the fans like idiots ..

 

[gregjm87]

This thread has an unhealthy obsession with Bullemore.

Agree. He is better than reserve grade but barely a first grader.

 

[Juice]

hes a good player, can sign with us now. and an energiser bunny

with Paseka & Josh A both done for the year it’s 1000 to 1 of happening. Perhaps a younger forward like Simi Laifai is possible though

 

[Modman]

Does anyone else remember what was happening when the "Big 4" talent decided to leave?
Anyone...? Let me refresh.

We were punting our club hooker. A player who was the soul of the club. A club junior...
The players realised it was all about money and gave up. Why would we do this again?

Api is a player who stayed with us through the Spoons. Several games, he was the only player with heart in the team. We loose TDS, meh Galvin ain't going to miss him. We loose Api and we loose an 80 minute worker (ok should be 60) and a player that has stuck with us for 3 spoons.

Lets not be Easts.

I also think Api performances have made him as good as any wests tigers players ever signed. Nobody can know if TDS is going to be better than Api in 12 months , personally he's not even close so why would you consider it. I don't see what alot of others do but they probably watch more footy than me . I'd take Api all day. Close to our best ever signing.

 

[crazycat]

Next to latrell… they could car pool

Yea, ah ...

Are we talking about Selwin Cobbo?

Surely he would land a job with Fins or Titans.
The difference between him and Sloan is Selwin would be an upgrade.. although looking at their stats, it's pretty close:

Tyrell Sloan

Tyrell Sloan of St George Illawarra player profile including contract information, NRL news, stats and rumours.

www.zerotackle.com

Selwyn Cobbo

Selwyn Cobbo of Brisbane Broncos player profile including contract information, NRL news, stats and rumours.

www.zerotackle.com

Selwin clearly edging out as the better player.

and... Turuva kicks both their arses!