Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[happy_tiger]

This place has descended into fairyland again.

It might be fun to speculate about star players under contract coming to our destination club to play in their non-preferred position but it’s just a dream.

This post deserves 10 likes 👍 👌 👏

 

[Merlot]

Christ mate …I ain’t reading all that …

all I know is Melbourne win about as many games in 1 year as we do in 3..

But this is a discussion about whether we spend our remaining money on Burton …

Tom are you n Vicious ,Siamese twin's that like to argue, Which 1 of you operates the left side of the cranium

 

[BUGSY MALONE]

Exactly right about Melbourne Storm winning many more games than us each season and that is why I’ve made our player comparison with them.
In summary Melbourne Storm and the other top quality teams in the NRL are top quality teams because their top tier players are far superior to ours.
Many of our fans keep clutching at straws wanting to blame the likes of Alex Twal and Alex Seyfarth for us not being a top 8 team, this is so far off the mark it’s not funny.

1. Storms player pool yes
2. A coach by the nickname of belly-ache!

 

[Tom Shines]

Tom are you n Vicious ,Siamese twin's that like to argue, Which 1 of you operates the left side of the cranium

Is the left side logic and reasoning ? Than yes … that would be me 👍

 

[momo_amp_medo]

This post deserves 10 likes 👍 👌 👏

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[426Tlgerland]

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Anyone got the goss on this guy , I’ve heard of him but from where I can’t recall

 

[Demps]

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He was with us in the past, eh?

Assistant coach to Jason Taylor.

 

[innsaneink]

Craig Sandercock appointed as new Wests Tigers NRLW Head Coach

The Wests Tigers are pleased to confirm the appointment of Craig Sandercock as the Club’s NRLW Head Coach on a two-year contract.

www.weststigers.com.au

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Latu Fainu having a shoulder reconstruction (Shane Richardson, BTR). There goes his pre-season building a combo with Luai 🙁

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Likely only 7 players involved in international duty in Oct/Nov with KPP the only set for multiple games. Only major injury heading into pre-season is Latu Fainu (shoulder recon). So we should have a big contingent in pre-season training prior to Christmas.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Will be no changes to Benji's assistant coaching team in 2026 apart from a new KOE NSW Cup coach (Richo, BTR). Sounds like stability in coaching, playing group & admin is a major theme heading into 2026.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

IMO Doeuihi will be given significant reps at both halfback & lock in the pre-season now that Latu will miss the early rounds of '26.

We definitely need to recruit another 1st team lock now who can ultimately rotate with AD once Latu flies again.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

The vibe I got from Richo's BTR is not to expect any more significant signings unless it's a 'fall-from-the-tree scenario).

Sounds like there will be a number of recruits on lower dollars who have the hunger to play NRL (especially on Cup contracts).

 

[426Tlgerland]

The vibe I got from Richo's BTR is not to expect any more significant signings unless it's a 'fall-from-the-tree scenario).

Sounds like there will be a number of recruits on lower dollars who have the hunger to play NRL (especially on Cup contracts).

Yes I got the same vibe , no quality nrl players incoming , more likely just reserve graders , I hope there is a big body in the bunch , we can’t win the comp with our current team , Richo is delusional if he thinks we can even with KPP who I think will make a difference , KPP , middle , lock needed

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Yes I got the same vibe , no quality nrl players incoming , more likely just reserve graders , I hope there is a big body in the bunch , we can’t win the comp with our current team , Richo is delusional if he thinks we can even with KPP who I think will make a difference , KPP , middle , lock needed

Another interesting point he made was that our squad is locked in for the next 2 seasons. Obviously it's a loose comment but we still have a lot only contracted for next season ...

Only contracted for 2026
Sione Fainu
Jeral Skelton
Luke Laulilii
Kit Laulilii
Solomone Saukuru
Tony Sukkar
Heath Mason
Tristan Hope
Mav Geyer
Jack Bird
Jahream Bula (mutual option for '27)
3 spots still available for 2026

Top 30 additions in 2027
Jared Haywood
Christian Taupau-Moors
Pheonix Godinet
Javon Andrews
Ethan Roberts

So tbh we still have about 9 spots available for 2027.

I feel that we have extensions & some incomings already locked in but possibly still to be lodged with NRL or sitting in the schedule to announce over the next month.

 

[tigahhh]

Another interesting point he made was that our squad is locked in for the next 2 seasons. Obviously it's a loose comment but we still have a lot only contracted for next season ...

Only contracted for 2026
Sione Fainu
Jeral Skelton
Luke Laulilii
Kit Laulilii
Solomone Saukuru
Tony Sukkar
Heath Mason
Tristan Hope
Mav Geyer
Jack Bird
Jahream Bula (mutual option for '27)
3 spots still available for 2026

Top 30 additions in 2027
Jared Haywood
Christian Taupau-Moors
Pheonix Godinet
Javon Andrews
Ethan Roberts

So tbh we still have about 9 spots available for 2027.

I feel that we have extensions & some incomings already locked in but possibly still to be lodged with NRL or sitting in the schedule to announce over the next month.

priority re-signings for me would be bula, skelton, definitely sione & possibly luke.

 

[jrtiger]

Likely only 7 players involved in international duty in Oct/Nov with KPP the only set for multiple games. Only major injury heading into pre-season is Latu Fainu (shoulder recon). So we should have a big contingent in pre-season training prior to Christmas.

they're also planning another army camp. we need to make a huge leap forward.

 

[hsvjones]

priority re-signings for me would be bula, skelton, definitely sione & possibly luke.

Yes would love to see a few of these before Richo's holidays..

Bula, May and Samual F would be perfect

 

[Bellend]

Another interesting point he made was that our squad is locked in for the next 2 seasons. Obviously it's a loose comment but we still have a lot only contracted for next season ...

Only contracted for 2026
Sione Fainu
Jeral Skelton
Luke Laulilii
Kit Laulilii
Solomone Saukuru
Tony Sukkar
Heath Mason
Tristan Hope
Mav Geyer
Jack Bird
Jahream Bula (mutual option for '27)
3 spots still available for 2026

Top 30 additions in 2027
Jared Haywood
Christian Taupau-Moors
Pheonix Godinet
Javon Andrews
Ethan Roberts

So tbh we still have about 9 spots available for 2027.

I feel that we have extensions & some incomings already locked in but possibly still to be lodged with NRL or sitting in the schedule to announce over the next month.

Do not be surprised of Godient debuts later in the year.