Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Canadian Club]

Preference would be to land a big fish forward next season, but if we can't land a big fish for next season, the two players I would look at that are available or 'gettable' are Moale and Marata Nuikore.

Moale - Still only 22 and most props start to emerge as NRL quality around 22-24 years old. He can provide impact off the bench and wouldn't need to play big minutes with Terrell playing 65mins+ most weeks.

Nuikore - He can talk to teams Nov 1, but get the feeling the Warriors would let him go with all the forwards they have. Would be good on a two year deal, giving Godinet and CTM time to develop. Fisher-Harris, Barnett, Halasima, Laban, Erin Clark, Capewell, Ford, Kayliss Fatialofa, Vaimauga and Stowers-Smith. He would be a great bench option and can cover prop, second row, lock and even centre.

Squad could look something like this:

NRL	Depth/Cup
8. Terrell May	8. Royce Hunt
9. Api Koroisau	9. Tristan Hope
10. Fonua Pole	10. Alex Seyfarth
11. Samuela Fainu	11. Mav Geyer
12. Kai Pearce-Paul	12. Tony Sukkar
13. Sione Fainu	13. Jack Bird
14. Latu/Douiehi	14. Charlie Murray
15. Twal	15. Jaxson Rahme
16. Moale	16. Peter Taateo/Ruben Porter
17. Nuikore	17. Ethan Robers/Solo Saukuru

 

[Tom Shines]

Andrew Johns was like that in his day . They'd lose by 50 without him, then win by 50 with him

Andrew John’s had a quality team around him when they won their premierships …

Going back to your first comment this is the point. You are comparing apples and oranges with the Knights and Tigers. Knights have had a good roster the last few years but their football is underwhelming and they are overly reliant on Ponga for attacking output. They have realistically never looked a threat when they should of been pushing up the table and now they have had a steep decline this year.

My first comment was in respect of AOB… he got all the blame when they lost this year , but the credit when they went to the semi finals 4 out of 6 years goes to Ponga…. Seems a tough gig to me

 

[innsaneink]

Always liked niuokora

 

[Betterdays22]

Andrew John’s had a quality team around him when they won their premierships …


My first comment was in respect of AOB… he got all the blame when they lost this year , but the credit when they went to the semi finals 4 out of 6 years goes to Ponga…. Seems a tough gig to me

Fair enough. I think it was untenable for AOB to keep his job when you take into account all factors.

Who on earth would want to be a coach? Benji is mad for giving up his cushy Fox job to coach the Wests Tigers IMO.

 

[ROZELLE.O.G]

I was told yestrday that we have lost two great young juniors that weren't even offered a contract. Cameron Kanaan and Mark Tannous. Kannan is going to the Penrith and Tannous is going to the Sharks. There is a big issue that we have in losing great young talent that has been grown in our backyard. I know a few people on here don't like it when I go on about our juniors, but because I have seen my son play against some of these kids that we have had but its a disaster that our club drop the ball here. These kids weren't even offered a chance to stay but get identified and signed by others clubs, it seems it be a trend now.
The list of them not even offered a contract players like Aiden Gow scored over 15 tries for the Knights in SG Ball, Alex Conti signed to an NRL deal with the Dogs and has been killing it in Jersey Flegg, Mikey Nasser was the leading try scorer for the Roosters and they won the SG Ball comp this year, Cameron Kannan who has been impressive and our leading try scorer in Flegg and other years in SG Ball and Matts and Mark Tannous who played a first grade trial earlier in the year and developing really well. How isn't one of these kids offered a contract to stay. I thought things would get better with Shannon Gallant in charge but the list keeps on getting longer. Our Juniors are our life blood we need to keep them as long as we can. Its one thing if they are offered a whole heap of deals from different clubs but for them to leave because they arent wanted the ball is being dropped in a big big way.

 

[tigertragic]

I was told yestrday that we have lost two great young juniors that weren't even offered a contract. Cameron Kanaan and Mark Tannous. Kannan is going to the Penrith and Tannous is going to the Sharks. There is a big issue that we have in losing great young talent that has been grown in our backyard. I know a few people on here don't like it when I go on about our juniors, but because I have seen my son play against some of these kids that we have had but its a disaster that our club drop the ball here. These kids weren't even offered a chance to stay but get identified and signed by others clubs, it seems it be a trend now.
The list of them not even offered a contract players like Aiden Gow scored over 15 tries for the Knights in SG Ball, Alex Conti signed to an NRL deal with the Dogs and has been killing it in Jersey Flegg, Mikey Nasser was the leading try scorer for the Roosters and they won the SG Ball comp this year, Cameron Kannan who has been impressive and our leading try scorer in Flegg and other years in SG Ball and Matts and Mark Tannous who played a first grade trial earlier in the year and developing really well. How isn't one of these kids offered a contract to stay. I thought things would get better with Shannon Gallant in charge but the list keeps on getting longer. Our Juniors are our life blood we need to keep them as long as we can. Its one thing if they are offered a whole heap of deals from different clubs but for them to leave because they arent wanted the ball is being dropped in a big big way.

Not good, but did we keep others in preference to those named and were they offered something we couldn’t /wouldnt compete against.

‘Some’ teams seem to have unlimited funds to stockpile juniors until they develop and show if their ability will transfer to NRL quality.

The roosters and now bulldogs seem to have adopted this ‘recruitment’ framework and then get to call them local juniors 🤦‍♂️

 

[king_sirro]

I was told yestrday that we have lost two great young juniors that weren't even offered a contract. Cameron Kanaan and Mark Tannous. Kannan is going to the Penrith and Tannous is going to the Sharks. There is a big issue that we have in losing great young talent that has been grown in our backyard. I know a few people on here don't like it when I go on about our juniors, but because I have seen my son play against some of these kids that we have had but its a disaster that our club drop the ball here. These kids weren't even offered a chance to stay but get identified and signed by others clubs, it seems it be a trend now.
The list of them not even offered a contract players like Aiden Gow scored over 15 tries for the Knights in SG Ball, Alex Conti signed to an NRL deal with the Dogs and has been killing it in Jersey Flegg, Mikey Nasser was the leading try scorer for the Roosters and they won the SG Ball comp this year, Cameron Kannan who has been impressive and our leading try scorer in Flegg and other years in SG Ball and Matts and Mark Tannous who played a first grade trial earlier in the year and developing really well. How isn't one of these kids offered a contract to stay. I thought things would get better with Shannon Gallant in charge but the list keeps on getting longer. Our Juniors are our life blood we need to keep them as long as we can. Its one thing if they are offered a whole heap of deals from different clubs but for them to leave because they arent wanted the ball is being dropped in a big big way.

Great juniors? Both will struggle to be regular reserve graders

 

[Tigerstigerstigers]

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[gallagher]

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https://www.softmedi

"but Tigers’ reputation for succes... to be a significant pull factor" Very funny

 

[Odessa]

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http://Did you fully read the article?

 

[tigahhh]

I was told yestrday that we have lost two great young juniors that weren't even offered a contract. Cameron Kanaan and Mark Tannous. Kannan is going to the Penrith and Tannous is going to the Sharks. There is a big issue that we have in losing great young talent that has been grown in our backyard. I know a few people on here don't like it when I go on about our juniors, but because I have seen my son play against some of these kids that we have had but its a disaster that our club drop the ball here. These kids weren't even offered a chance to stay but get identified and signed by others clubs, it seems it be a trend now.
The list of them not even offered a contract players like Aiden Gow scored over 15 tries for the Knights in SG Ball, Alex Conti signed to an NRL deal with the Dogs and has been killing it in Jersey Flegg, Mikey Nasser was the leading try scorer for the Roosters and they won the SG Ball comp this year, Cameron Kannan who has been impressive and our leading try scorer in Flegg and other years in SG Ball and Matts and Mark Tannous who played a first grade trial earlier in the year and developing really well. How isn't one of these kids offered a contract to stay. I thought things would get better with Shannon Gallant in charge but the list keeps on getting longer. Our Juniors are our life blood we need to keep them as long as we can. Its one thing if they are offered a whole heap of deals from different clubs but for them to leave because they arent wanted the ball is being dropped in a big big way.

the clubs identified the potential “elite” talent from the juniors teams and have them locked up or offered a chance to progress in our pathways. you can’t keep em all and they are prioritising the right ones in the positions we need.

 

[Tigerstigerstigers]

Did you fully read the article?

no lol

 

[king_sirro]

I was told yestrday that we have lost two great young juniors that weren't even offered a contract. Cameron Kanaan and Mark Tannous. Kannan is going to the Penrith and Tannous is going to the Sharks. There is a big issue that we have in losing great young talent that has been grown in our backyard. I know a few people on here don't like it when I go on about our juniors, but because I have seen my son play against some of these kids that we have had but its a disaster that our club drop the ball here. These kids weren't even offered a chance to stay but get identified and signed by others clubs, it seems it be a trend now.
The list of them not even offered a contract players like Aiden Gow scored over 15 tries for the Knights in SG Ball, Alex Conti signed to an NRL deal with the Dogs and has been killing it in Jersey Flegg, Mikey Nasser was the leading try scorer for the Roosters and they won the SG Ball comp this year, Cameron Kannan who has been impressive and our leading try scorer in Flegg and other years in SG Ball and Matts and Mark Tannous who played a first grade trial earlier in the year and developing really well. How isn't one of these kids offered a contract to stay. I thought things would get better with Shannon Gallant in charge but the list keeps on getting longer. Our Juniors are our life blood we need to keep them as long as we can. Its one thing if they are offered a whole heap of deals from different clubs but for them to leave because they arent wanted the ball is being dropped in a big big way.

Hi mate, appreciate the info even if disagree that the players you mention are a loss. You seem to get a bit of info about Wolves players, is that correct?

 

[mtd#2]

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http://This is just some guys blog by the looks of it...

 

[Tom Shines]

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Don’t you remember us being three time premiers?

 

[mtd#2]

Don’t you remember us being three time premiers?

The 24-year-old has previously drawn interest from several Sydney-based clubs, but Tigers’ reputation for success and player development is believed to be a significant pull factor.

😂

 

[happy_tiger]

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David Fifita Set for Early Exit as Wests Tigers Emerge as Frontrunners

The NRL transfer market has been shaken once again, with powerhouse forward David Fifita reportedly considering an early exit from

www.softmedia.com.ng

It mentions the Tigers as 3 time premiers ....

 

[TigerSkins05]

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David Fifita Set for Early Exit as Wests Tigers Emerge as Frontrunners

The NRL transfer market has been shaken once again, with powerhouse forward David Fifita reportedly considering an early exit from

www.softmedia.com.ng

Are they sure they are talking about the us here .. ??

"Sources close to the negotiations suggest the Tigers are leading the chase, with the three-time premiers eager to bolster their pack following key departures. The addition of Fifita would not only add strike power on the edge but also reinforce their already formidable forward rotation."

Is this site/source legit or a gee up .. ?? If true i'll take him in a heart beat .. ;-)

 

[Tigerstigerstigers]

Are they sure they are talking about the us here .. ??

"Sources close to the negotiations suggest the Tigers are leading the chase, with the three-time premiers eager to bolster their pack following key departures. The addition of Fifita would not only add strike power on the edge but also reinforce their already formidable forward rotation."

Is this site/source legit or a gee up .. ?? If true i'll take him in a heart beat .. ;-)

maybe its a premonition.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

I was told yestrday that we have lost two great young juniors that weren't even offered a contract. Cameron Kanaan and Mark Tannous. Kannan is going to the Penrith and Tannous is going to the Sharks. There is a big issue that we have in losing great young talent that has been grown in our backyard. I know a few people on here don't like it when I go on about our juniors, but because I have seen my son play against some of these kids that we have had but its a disaster that our club drop the ball here. These kids weren't even offered a chance to stay but get identified and signed by others clubs, it seems it be a trend now.
The list of them not even offered a contract players like Aiden Gow scored over 15 tries for the Knights in SG Ball, Alex Conti signed to an NRL deal with the Dogs and has been killing it in Jersey Flegg, Mikey Nasser was the leading try scorer for the Roosters and they won the SG Ball comp this year, Cameron Kannan who has been impressive and our leading try scorer in Flegg and other years in SG Ball and Matts and Mark Tannous who played a first grade trial earlier in the year and developing really well. How isn't one of these kids offered a contract to stay. I thought things would get better with Shannon Gallant in charge but the list keeps on getting longer. Our Juniors are our life blood we need to keep them as long as we can. Its one thing if they are offered a whole heap of deals from different clubs but for them to leave because they arent wanted the ball is being dropped in a big big way.

Thanks as always for the pathways intel @ROZELLE.O.G

Firstly it is disappointing to lose long-time juniors like Cameron Kanaan & Marc Tannous who imo would have been integral members of our Jersey Flegg team next season. Tannous particularly surprising as we don't have a game managing halfback in the 19/20 age in the club and he seemed to be developing nicely.

On the flip side, I am sure Shannon Gallant has his reasons and it is likely due to depth chart priorities. That is my only guess. It is possible the club has prioritised Logan Deininger, Tino Tavana, Max Taotua, Jack Nicholas & Xavier Tauaifaiga as our next batch of outside backs coming through with the likes of 17/18yos James Lanyon, Glassie Glassie, Aaron Paea, Josh Vella & Ali Karbib right behind them.

In the halves, maybe Javon Andrews has been earmarked to play predominantly Flegg next season too & Cohen Benson is also highly rated (and dare I say it, managed by Richo's son). Not much halves depth for Flegg unless we have recruited externally or a Jheveon Lele or Christian Azzi (SG Ball next year) are being thought of as Flegg-ready for next season.

It is still disappointing when the Bulldogs seem to stockpile players in the pathways in each position. Maybe $$$ is the factor there.