Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Merlot]

Starford needs to focus on his body and work harder to remain fit. Our physios and trainers have to work with him on this.
Once he achieves this his next challenge is his D. This will give him confidence and in turn we will see him become a consistently great centre for the Tiges.
Benji sees his potential, now it’s up to him and the coaching staff to reach it.

maybe he needs a mind coach

 

[Speed2burn]

He's scored 9 tries and assisted in 7 which is pretty good.

He did that in 10 games im pretty sure aswell which makes it sound even better

 

[BirchgroveTigers]

IMO all depends on the money. 400 or under and a good deal.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Interesting to see where he fits in next year. If Makasini comes in like some are predicting, someone will have to make way. Won’t be Turuva or May. So it seems likely to be To’a or Skelton. I’d say Skelton.

 

[NT_Tiger]

Interesting to see where he fits in next year. If Makasini comes in like some are predicting, someone will have to make way. Won’t be Turuva or May. So it seems likely to be To’a or Skelton. I’d say Skelton.

Hopefully thats decided on form at the time.

 

[tigahhh]

Hopefully thats decided on form at the time.

players putting pressure on our first grade side is something we haven’t had in a loooong time

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Interesting to see where he fits in next year. If Makasini comes in like some are predicting, someone will have to make way. Won’t be Turuva or May. So it seems likely to be To’a or Skelton. I’d say Skelton.

It's rugby league mad science but could Skelton make a 2RF he's big enough and when he comes in from the wing seems to run the channel that a second rower runs anyway.

 

[loklok]

It's rugby league mad science but could Skelton make a 2RF he's big enough and when he comes in from the wing seems to run the channel that a second rower runs anyway.

The next Tony Williams

 

[BunganHead Tiger]

With Charlie Staines released, and Bird and Murray supposedly being shopped, maybe Richo and Benji have their sights on an NRL proven middle in the $500K- $650K range. Similar price to KPP. Would fill an obvious void and provide better balance to the roster.

 

[Merlot]

Shuan Lane has called it quits

 

[BunganHead Tiger]

players putting pressure on our first grade side is something we haven’t had in a loooong time

Not sure what Kyle Lovett and Jordan Rankin would have thought about that strategy.

 

[Tito Santana]

Not sure what Kyle Lovett and Jordan Rankin would have thought about that strategy.

Or Justin Hunt

 

[BunganHead Tiger]

Or Justin Hunt

Sorry Tito. I almost forgot about Mike's brother.

 

[BirchgroveTigers]

With Charlie Staines released, and Bird and Murray supposedly being shopped, maybe Richo and Benji have their sights on an NRL proven middle in the $500K- $650K range. Similar price to KPP. Would fill an obvious void and provide better balance to the roster.

Desperately need another starting middle imo. Lock or prop. Would be putting aside at least 650 tbh. I think we need someone well above the average starting middle to give us a squad with a better than 50% of making the 8 next year.

 

[Merlot]

Desperately need another starting middle imo. Lock or prop. Would be putting aside at least 650 tbh. I think we need someone well above the average starting middle to give us a squad with a better than 50% of making the 8 next year.

we will make the8 next year if we just jag a few more games then we normally do. If this squad sticks about for a while ,good things will come.

 

[Camel2281]

He's scored 9 tries and assisted in 7 which is pretty good.

It's not that attacking part of the game that is his issue

 

[BBTF]

Definitely need a middle. And I know we were closer to the 8, but so was every club. Dragons have been awesome considering, and most of the other clubs outside the 8 have a fair case to blame injuries and unavailabilities as well.

 

[FrodoTBaggin]

With Charlie Staines released, and Bird and Murray supposedly being shopped, maybe Richo and Benji have their sights on an NRL proven middle in the $500K- $650K range. Similar price to KPP. Would fill an obvious void and provide better balance to the roster.

But.. Staines wasnt released, and Murray isnt top 30 for next year, so how would that free up anything for a middle?

I've also heard nothing on Bird being shopped. The intention for Bird was never that he would be a consistent feature in our top 17. He's purely depth, is on depth $ and will be gone in 12 months anyway..

We have 2 spots for next year as is. And let's be real, Saukuru and Sullivan would be the first 2 we look to get rid of.

 

[Merlot]

But.. Staines wasnt released, and Murray isnt top 30 for next year, so how would that free up anything for a middle?

I've also heard nothing on Bird being shopped. The intention for Bird was never that he would be a consistent feature in our top 17. He's purely depth, is on depth $ and will be gone in 12 months anyway..

We have 2 spots for next year as is. And let's be real, Saukuru and Sullivan would be the first 2 we look to get rid of.

why get rid of Saukuru ,

 

[Camel2281]

why get rid of Saukuru ,

Because realistically he's not an NRL player for 2026 but he's taking up a Top 30 roster spot