Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[GNR4LIFE]

Wait I thought Benji only recruits Pacific Islanders

Only top 30

 

[Canadian Club]

Has Roberts played any KOE or NRL?

Started the year in KOE but dropped back to Flegg about halfway through the season.

 

[Vicious]

We are not sure if these guys are top 30 so numbers hard to tell.

However, we will lose a few more before next season outside the main one's people believe are going. A player off contract in 26 might sign elsewhere and we will release early if needed.

Good news we are adding more depth and not wasting big money.

I very much doubt either of these 2 would have signed with us unless they are top 30 contracted.
I assume Geyer would be on a bare minimum top 30 contracted to see how it works out and leaving his options open to possibility link up with the Perth Bears in 2027.
My intel tells me there was at least a handful of clubs interested in signing Roberts, so we have done well to sign him and I think we would have needed to pay him on potential to get his signature.
He’s a Christian Brothers Lewisham product, the same as Tony Sukkar.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

I very much doubt either of these 2 would have signed with us unless they are top 30 contracted.
I assume Geyer would be on a bare minimum top 30 contracted to see how it works out and leaving his options open to possibility link up with the Perth Bears in 2027.
My intel tells me there wwas at least a handful of clubs interested in signing Roberts, so we have done well to sign him and I think we would have needed to pay him on potential to get his signature.

Geyer was told he wasn’t getting another contract, and I dare say not many other clubs would have been interested

 

[Fainu Brothers]

Looks like big red Seyfarth will be back to a bench middle which is good. Roster is shaping up nicely. Decent depth in most positions. Just need that dominant middle like a Tino (easier said than done). In Richo and Benji I trust and believe

 

[Fainu Brothers]

Geyer was told he wasn’t getting another contract, and I dare say not many other clubs would have been interested

You would never be happy with what the club does Debbie downer

 

[tigahhh]

You would never be happy with what the club does Debbie downer

🤣🤣🤣 it’s like clockwork

 

[GNR4LIFE]

You would never be happy with what the club does Debbie downer

What are you talking about

 

[GNR4LIFE]

🤣🤣🤣 it’s like clockwork

What did I say that was negative. Am I missing something?

 

[TYGA]

I like the under the radar signings we have a habit of these coming good. Both from good systems.

 

[weststigers]

If that is Ian Roberts son then thats a couple of interesting signings with geyer

Ian Roberts is a known homosexual. I doubt it

 

[weststigers]

What did I say that was negative. Am I missing something?

1 from 4...lucky I didn't give a 0 from 4 choice

 

[GNR4LIFE]

🤣🤣🤣 it’s like clockwork

Since you won’t answer. My comment was in reference to a question whether he would be top 30. I deduced that since he won’t be getting a contract from his current club that he won’t have a lot of options, hence our club can more or less lowball him. So again, how is that negative?

 

[weststigers]

Both are big, tall, strong and fast, everything you generally want in an edge back rower.
The issue is neither of them use their size and speed to advantage.
If we have the coaching staff to change their mindset and get them playing with good energy and aggression we will have very good players on our hands, but the fact that their current clubs were not able to get it out of them is a concern.
It obviously means we are not looking at established versatile edge back rowers such as Siosifa Talakai or Simi Sasagi, so we are relying on these lower cost project players to play to their maximum potential and challenge for a position in our NRL 17.
Roberts absolutely destroyed our Flegg team about 5-6 weeks ago, so he’s got plenty of talent, but he doesn’t always seem to get out of 1st gear.

These are low risk, high reqard squad depth players on low value contracts. It leaves money in the cap for bigger signings.

Not to mention, not one of our recent signings is Polynesian so your theory about Benji only bringing Polynesian players goes out the window.

 

[tigahhh]

Since you won’t answer. My comment was in reference to a question whether he would be top 30. I deduced that since he won’t be getting a contract from his current club that he won’t have a lot of options, hence our club can more or less lowball him. So again, how is that negative?

saying other clubs probably aren’t interested was the negative part. it’s a complete assumption

 

[GNR4LIFE]

saying other clubs probably aren’t interested was the negative part. it’s a complete assumption

Haha seriously?

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Geyer is offical

 

[FrodoTBaggin]

Andrews I believe is dev next year. No clarity in the press release, it's an assumption.

I am unsure what you mean, there is 27 confirmed.

@BlackWhiteGold, I think stated Kit was here for next year.

Happy to be corrected.

What do I mean? You were talking about spots left if Doueihi and Taylan stay, and if Sullivan goes...

I actually did find an article just then from tigers in 2024 stating both Lauliliis are signed for 2026.

We have one dev spot left for next year, and I believe its being held for Tavana.

Geyers and Andrews announcement both make mention of Benji being pleased to welcome him into his squad, so I believe that means both are top 30... as the club has been pretty clear with the other 5 dev spots this year.

Edit on Andrews - Game winning U19s SOO half's normally dont sign dev deals a couple of months later, they sign top 30 contracts. Andrews is Galvin's replacement, Madden is Sullivan's.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Mavrik Geyer set to join Wests Tigers for 2026 season

The Wests Tigers are pleased to announce the signing of backrower, Mavrik Geyer for the 2026 NRL season.

www.weststigers.com.au

 

[gregjm87]

Hassett is better then Geyer but ok

Based on? Probably slightly higher work rate but nothing else.