Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Merlot]

Frees up two spots for two oxygen thieves

what ? replace like for like , your dreamin ,its all about manipulating the cap , or am i dreaming

 

[weststigerman]

Wouldn’t it be nice if the Titans offered up a swap deal Jojo for Star ?

Star (left) vs Jojo (right) in 2025. This is also ignoring the fact that To’a’s last 5 games he has been injured.

I’m convinced that you prefer players that don’t wear the WT jersey.

 

[tigahhh]

Also, crucially and perhaps somewhat overlooked, Turuva and also Skelton are pretty good at icing their chances. Turuva last weekend had no right to score on the left against Manly, and it was the game breaker, stepping back inside 3 defenders.

skeltons finish with 3 manly players on top of him was so impressive as well

 

[teddy23]

Also, crucially and perhaps somewhat overlooked, Turuva and also Skelton are pretty good at icing their chances. Turuva last weekend had no right to score on the left against Manly, and it was the game breaker, stepping back inside 3 defenders.

Agree - especially re Skelton for his size and strength, he finishes really well.

 

[upthetigers]

Given this is a signings thread… I thought I would give massive wraps on what the signing of Sunia Turuva has done for us as a club both on-field and off-field.

A lot of people give the credit to Luai for helping build the culture (deservingly so), however it seems like Tito has such a strong presence in the squad and is a real leader with his energy and talk. It’s quite obvious he’s like the glue of the team.

Anyone around the club who I speak to always harp on about Turuva and how he brings such an energy around the joint, to where players enjoy coming to training and want to play alongside him. He’s also massive on building a team first mindset etc. People talk about the co-captains in Api and Jarome but please don’t let the impact of Turuva’s leadership go over our heads.

That’s all just off field stuff - on the field he has been exceptional. Defends well, safe under the high ball, takes tough carries and finishes well. When we need him to cover for fullback he does a job too. He’s been exceptional value wise.

I hope we keep him until he retires and then offer him a position to keep him around the club post retirement. He seems a winner.

Turuva has been one of our best players all season, along with Sione and Douhie.

 

[Merlot]

Agree - especially re Skelton for his size and strength, he finishes really well.

Skelton was a diamond in the rubble ,blitzed reserve grade but no one noticed him , but us .Kapow was the same

 

[teddy23]

Pipe dream I know but not impossible.

Lindsay Smith available to talk to clubs November 1st.

Penrith might feel the pinch of the cap with Cleary, Yeo, Edwards, Tago big contracts and not be able to compete with us.

I would pay him top dollar, he’s an excellent player imo and starting to develop ball playing skills. Could be our prop/13 long term and he fits within the age of the squads development plans next to Terrell. He’ll have a lot of former Penrith boys in his ear too if we offer the cash.

Future origin player, I seriously think he could be a top 5 prop in the game one day.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Sandon Smith to the Knights. Could provide a great foil for Brown.

 

[happy_tiger]

Faasaeumuali signs with the Dragons for 2 years


















Isaac signs with Catalan Dragons lol

 

[Merlot]

Pipe dream I know but not impossible.

Lindsay Smith available to talk to clubs November 1st.

Penrith might feel the pinch of the cap with Cleary, Yeo, Edwards, Tago big contracts and not be able to compete with us.

I would pay him top dollar, he’s an excellent player imo and starting to develop ball playing skills. Could be our prop/13 long term and he fits within the age of the squads development plans next to Terrell. He’ll have a lot of former Penrith boys in his ear too if we offer the cash.

Future origin player, I seriously think he could be a top 5 prop in the game one day.

watched him progress , doubt he's a Linsay Collins ,just may be ? . Top $ not yet ,but it helps to get in on the bottom floor

 

[Merlot]

thought Latu was our 13 next year,blah blah about him developing in the 1/2 spot. His time will come , if need be

 

[LeichhardtTiger]

will that help replacing Benji for Des, lol . Think Ruby may be somehow connected to our men's 1st grade somehow via a friendship ,family in the area .

Ruby Tuesday replaces Team List Tuesday?

 

[Merlot]

Ruby Tuesday replaces Team List Tuesday?

post us 1 of your favorite songs on the appropriate channel , lets not toy with them 2 long

 

[upthetigers]

post us 1 of your favorite songs on the appropriate channel , lets not toy with them 2 long

what happened to Kaito? he embarrassed himself then went MIA

 

[Merlot]

what happened to Kaito? he embarrassed himself then went MIA

i get no answers , guess he/she snuffed out it self for a resurrection 1 day. Who knows, I liked that avi

 

[Merlot]

Sandon Smith to the Knights. Could provide a great foil for Brown.

the drums are beating, shock horror .Pongia may be shopped ,i like it,he is an easy job . pretty boy, Newcastle would do well to get rid of him

 

[Lestronge]

Star (left) vs Jojo (right) in 2025. This is also ignoring the fact that To’a’s last 5 games he has been injured.

I’m convinced that you prefer players that don’t wear the WT jersey.

It’s just “the grass is greener” thought mentality. Combined with the dopamine hit provided when you buy something . Like a new player.
I will say this neither Jojo or star can possibly think they’re anything other than a caretaker for that centre position. They’re just keeping it warm for whichever of May or Makasini can make the jump from left to right.
And whichever side has Makasini that sides eventual winger will be Lualilii .
Even Skelton is 26 surprisingly .

 

[upthetigers]

i get no answers , guess he/she snuffed out it self for a resurrection 1 day. Who knows, I liked that avi

he/she lol are you trying to be politcallly correct?

 

[Merlot]

It’s just “the grass is greener” thought mentality. Combined with the dopamine hit provided when you buy something . Like a new player.
I will say this neither Jojo or star can possibly think they’re anything other than a caretaker for that centre position. They’re just keeping it warm for whichever of May or Makasini can make the jump from left to right.
And whichever side has Makasini that sides eventual winger will be Lualilii .
Even Skelton is 26 surprisingly .

wow, Luke is young and a long time project if he decides to stick around ,that's a bold statement

 

[Merlot]

he/she lol are you trying to be politcallly correct?

no just polite