Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Red88_Tiger]

thought Shannon Gallant stepped into that role a few months ago. Betsy has been here for at least 5 years , Got promoted n sacked from both cricket and union because of his theory on resting the elite , not that i saw any of that here

Very limited on elite to rest

 

[Tom Shines]

Brandon Wakeham extended with Manly another year on a Top 30 deal ..,

Only 1 year ., so might be headed to Perth after that 👍

 

[Red88_Tiger]

As good as Ponga can be when he's in form, Newcastle would be much better off saving a mil in their cap and playing Sharpe at fullback

Haven’t met a knight supporter yet that wouldn’t be unhappy if he left.
I say to them then you will have brown as your dominant player 😂😂😂

 

[Tony Taco]

Tony coming from a Spaniard your soanish is shit 😀

As shit as it needs to be when toning down for the masses, but dont often speak any soanish?
Ponte las pilos, Chico....

 

[Tony Taco]

Anyone see Leniu? What a douchebag

What now??

 

[batboy]

Betsey Resigns from Wests Tigers​

Posted byv8tigerSeptember 18, 2025Posted inUncategorized
In a stunning development, Wests Tigers Life can exclusively reveal that Matthew Betsey has resigned from his role with the Wests Tigers, effective immediately.

Betsey, who was brought into the Club with a strong reputation in high-performance management and pathways development, has been a central figure in reshaping the Tigers’ football program. His resignation comes as the Club continues to transition under the leadership of CEO Shane Richardson and head coach Benji Marshall.

Betsey was responsible for overseeing player development, pathways, and long-term recruitment structures. During his tenure, the Tigers expanded their junior representative programs and strengthened links with feeder systems across Western Sydney.

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Betsey Resigns from Wests Tigers

In a stunning development, Wests Tigers Life can exclusively reveal that Matthew Betsey has resigned from his role with the Wests Tigers, effective immediately. Betsey, who was brought into the Clu…

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“The quality and strength of our Pathway both next year and beyond is heavily influenced by the coaching and mentorship our players are exposed to, we’re very happy with the variety of coaches who will be working across our programs in 2026.

Bronson Harrison Head of Pathways

Another that seems to have progressed quickly?

 

[batboy]

Reporters asking him questions on the way into the clubs awards night, and just reacting like a typical bogan.

Good on him - F*ck them!!
Bailing up a guy who's got nothing to do with any of it outside a formal function.
Parasites!!
Next they'll be waiting out the front of Weddings and Funerals.

What would they ever have expected someone to say,
About time some of these players pulled them into gear, Media is out of control.
he hates everyone, A few of our young Middles could take notes.

 

[Bus 2 Terrigal]

Good on him - F*ck them!!
Bailing up a guy who's got nothing to do with any of it outside a formal function.
Parasites!!
Next they'll be waiting out the front of Weddings and Funerals.

What would they ever have expected someone to say,
About time some of these players pulled them into gear, Media is out of control.
he hates everyone, A few of our young Middles could take notes.

The angry chook needs to learn to feed the chooks, it’s an important part of the rugby league circus 🗣

Throw the bludgers a few crumbs and they’ll go home happy

 

[Buttface]

As good as Ponga can be when he's in form, Newcastle would be much better off saving a mil in their cap and playing Sharpe at fullback

Yeah, now they’ve wasted at least half a mill on Brown, they are gunna hafta be very frugal with the rest of their cap.
I can see them offloading Ponga over the next year or so, then given how poo brown is, trying to offload his contract to Perth or any club that’s constipated at the bottom and desperate for a poo brown.
Then Newy will really have a pong-a-bout them.

 

[Buttface]

Good on him - F*ck them!!
Bailing up a guy who's got nothing to do with any of it outside a formal function.
Parasites!!
Next they'll be waiting out the front of Weddings and Funerals.

What would they ever have expected someone to say,
About time some of these players pulled them into gear, Media is out of control.
he hates everyone, A few of our young Middles could take notes.

Yeah it’s was meh. But they’ll make something out of it.
Muppets was polite if you ask me.
Parasites was the exact word that went through my head when I seen it too, only with a couple of four letter words either side.

 

[batboy]

The angry chook needs to learn to feed the chooks, it’s an important part of the rugby league circus 🗣

Throw the bludgers a few crumbs and they’ll go home happy

Didn't recognise any of them
- Bunch of no ones sticking a camera in a blokes face barking at him when he's out with his missus.
He doesn't owe any of them anything - It's not his issue.

 

[Nonotmeagain]

According to Weedler he won’t be paid for that 10 week period which makes the fine closer to 150k

They’re basically forcing him to find another club without actually sacking him .

However VR could go rogue and spill the beans on the rest of people at the golf trip because the amount of white stuff he allegedly purchased is more than he could take himself .

LOL he hasn't been with some of young people I know.

 

[Spacecub]

Don't think radley would fit in with all the teetotallers here. Reckon the implications of Benjis family first approach is a pretty strict no drugs policy.

Yeah not benjis type, he prefers softies who fold quicker under pressure than an aldi deckchair

 

[happy_tiger]

One of the more down to earth blokes you would meet. Definitely an Eastie through & through but far from stuck up

 

[Lestronge]

Yeah not benjis type, he prefers softies who fold quicker under pressure than an aldi deckchair

Wtf are you talking about ? We have the youngest team in the comp . And it’s not close . People will say the dogs , but only when they don’t play players who normally wouldn’t be there , like Mann, co.
It’s a young team , prone to making young player dumb mistakes . Eg. The last couple of games we lost because we had to field fringe players mid game as cover in positions they don’t normally play/ haven’t proved they’re up to it yet . Like Naden and Mason . Mason is 20 with strong pedigree , and gets his body into position defensively , can’t make tackles stick . In no way shape at all is it a heart issue . It’s clearly technique and strength.
Naden is a 30 year old enigma , who’s lack of mental aptitude and waste of talent , is there for all to see . If he didn’t clock in and out of games he would have been a generational talent . He’s that good in his day . But he’s got the clarity of mind of an ADHD kid 2 weeks off Ritalin . And the results are there for all to see .
I would say Benji is learning who to trust , and for how much . And unfortunately for most people that means you have to learn the hard way , ie. people letting you down .
Another tough offseason both in the gym and the on the field should lead to a lot of our young boys should Benifit . The growth at these ages is exponential. I expect an uptick in performance .

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Didn't recognise any of them
- Bunch of no ones sticking a camera in a blokes face barking at him when he's out with his missus.
He doesn't owe any of them anything - It's not his issue.

One day some hothead not necessarily a footballer is going to be so pissed having a camera shoved in their face they will rip it off them and start beating the reporter with it.

Maybe it's already happened somewhere in the world, I've never seen it, but thinking about it man it's got to hurt.

 

[Sunnycoast_tiger]

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LATESTMatt Betsey has decided to resign from the job at the Tigers. Sources with knowledge of the situation say he’s been looking to leave for some time due to challenges with Tigers management.



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[twentyforty]

We seem to be losing some young players. Alex Isdale and Tannous brothers. Haven't seen them play, anyone know if they are a big loss?

 

[mtd#2]

Anyone see Leniu? What a douchebag

You would prefer him to come out and talk sh1t about one of his team mates?

I thought he handled it perfectly..

If I was lacing up the boots, id feel good having him next to me

On ya Spence!!