Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[BlackWhiteGold]

Why don’t we just buy a 13 - someone that has shown already they can play there …

Tyrone May could transition to become a very good 13. Big body, decent speed & footwork and very good passing game being a half. Similar to AD I suppose. Even though he extended with Hull KR recently, most ESL contracts have 'get out' clauses if an NRL opportunity comes up.

 

[Tigerbenb]

Great news signing Javon Andrews.

We have enough halves depth now, can we please sign some high impact middles?

Hopefully the kid goes well in his development, and the knobbs on here don’t expect him to be Wally Lewis laurie Daley or munny after 3 games of flegg or Reggie’s and the hate train of frustration rolls through all stations .

 

[TheEnz]

Only concern is he isn't really lighting the Super League up. I'm hopeful we can find a better lock and if we do sign him it's for his utility value.

I'm not convinced we need him; however I believe he played 7 or 6 for the team that won the premiership.

 

[coivtny]

Mate we gotta stop this crap , we are Wests Tigers lets move forward

Agreed.

 

[Darty the winger]

Would love to see:

13. Mooney

14. Douiehi (at the right price)
20. Staines (at the right price)
21. Quality backrower

Mapalangi and Tui'tupou on Cup deals.

Billy burns

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Titans knock back release request for forward as Sydney club deny chase​

MSN

 

[88]

halves tick.
I think big Mak will sort the backs.
Now for 3 forwards please Richo, at least 1 elite.

If we could find a quality prop rather than a specific 13, do people feel Terrell May has enough ball playing to move to 13? That could be a way to strengthen the overall middles, keep the dirty hitup and defence aspect, but add enough digging into the line and ball playing and give Luai and Latu the extra space they need to offer more attack. His long minutes may be more suited there was well.

 

[Westoz]

Yes they did. Want me to find it for you?

Yes

 

[Merlot]

Titans knock back release request for forward as Sydney club deny chase​

MSN

same time as Parra denied ,lol. 1 week is a long time in League

 

[Ron Brodrick's Spirit]

Not particularly a Brooks fan mate , but calling him “weak gutted “ after he was played out of position for 10 years shows you have no clue

Smack talking the club that stood by you for a decade before you're out the door.
Not having the personal honour to give your all for that club in your final games and instead being stood down for talking that trash.......Weak gutted dog of the highest order.

 

[weststigers]

Yes

Here you go

Post in thread 'Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion'

Jul 30, 2025

I don't really believe this take on the Eels.

Since Tigers were last any good (2010), Parra have made the finals 5 times in 16 attempts (2017, 2019-2022). Their Finals record in that time is 4W 8L, including 2x straight-set loss knock outs in 2017-2020.

It's clearly much better than Tigers have managed but it's still very ordinary compared to most clubs. Eels probably won't make the Finals this year and certainly won't trouble the best sides.

I believe Eels usually rely too heavily on individual talent. For a good while it was Jarryd Hayne playing elite-level club football, now it's...

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[Westoz]

Here you go

Post in thread 'Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion'

Jul 30, 2025

I don't really believe this take on the Eels.

Since Tigers were last any good (2010), Parra have made the finals 5 times in 16 attempts (2017, 2019-2022). Their Finals record in that time is 4W 8L, including 2x straight-set loss knock outs in 2017-2020.

It's clearly much better than Tigers have managed but it's still very ordinary compared to most clubs. Eels probably won't make the Finals this year and certainly won't trouble the best sides.

I believe Eels usually rely too heavily on individual talent. For a good while it was Jarryd Hayne playing elite-level club football, now it's...

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Oh ok fair enough

 

[HabboTiger]

We’re supposed to be avoiding deadwood. Tyrone would be a nepotism signing. As would the jailed Fainu.

Nothing nepotism about it. Tyrone would be a great addition adding value to squad, just like Tiny

 

[Camel2281]

Tyrone is excess to our needs right now ,thumbs down

I agree. Unless AD decides to move elsewhere. Then Tyrone could fill in his Utility/lock place

 

[Betterdays22]

Why don’t we just buy a 13 - someone that has shown already they can play there …

Thoughts on the Andrews signing TS. You were keen on him the other night...

 

[Camel2281]

Not particularly a Brooks fan mate , but calling him “weak gutted “ after he was played out of position for 10 years shows you have no clue

Luke was played where he and his manager demanded he played for his entire tenure here

 

[Merlot]

I agree. Unless AD decides to move elsewhere. Then Tyrone could fill in his Utility/lock place

no thanks .give it to a kid. Very weary about giving the brotherhoods to much sway

 

[Camel2281]

Please winning 1 more game in my eyes is not improving, nor is coming 16th instead of 18th.
Blind Bettty can see we need hard running forwards that has the other teams looking for them, but what do we have Alex 1 and Alex 2, they would not get a start in any other team but are always picked in ours.
And just on new signings is it true we have just signed 2 more halfbacks ???????? why!!, as the games i have attended this year, that is not our weakest spot.
Oh well always next year right.

Actually we signed 1 x halfback and 1 x 5/8. Both on lower end or development contracts for depth.

 

[Wiz]

Is Andrews > Onitoni Large?

 

[BirchgroveTigers]

As others have said, I think it’s either AD or Tyrone - not both. We have four spots remaining without AD/Tyrone. If one of those four spots goes to them, I think we need another middle, another back and one spot left open for flexibility next year.

The back I think should be a decent utility depth signing - Mapapalingi potentially. The middle forward IMO needs to be high quality starter for us. Ideally a 13.

If Douiehi can turn himself into the 13 we need - too early to tell on that IMO - that gives us a bit more flexibility.

I also really think a hooker/lock hybrid to play the first 20 for Api - someone in the mould of Saliva Havilii - would be a very very useful addition. Tyrone May is probably better suited to that role than AD tbh but doesn’t quite bring the defensive impact that we’d ideally want for that role.