Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[tigahhh]

sloan would have the lowest footy iq in the NRL

 

[Snidest 0]

I know its off season speculation but where there's smoke there is fire in this case imo.

The impact losing Bula would have on the club would be more akin to Teddy than Galvin or TDS. No matter which way it would be spun , this is the guy the club have developed in first grade over years to be the future no.1, our genuine attacking threat (now supported by May) and an enormous ceiling. This is one we would regret

No smoke - just two bored alleged journos making up content!

 

[Betterdays22]

No smoke - just two bored alleged journos making up content!

Lets hope Snidest, lets hope...

 

[Bellend]

This innuendo about Bula staying or going has been around since he got Photographed at the Doggies this year. He will leave in part because of the stupid process his wife just went through, just another black eye for West Tigers. By the way if we pay over $650,000 a season for Bula then we deserve to have salary cap issues. Good player with potential but not worth the coin his agent is asking.

 

[tigahhh]

No smoke - just two bored alleged journos making up content!

if that were true you’d think we wouldn’t let our star fullback go to market for sh!ts and giggs.

plays into Isaac’s hands to get him to another club.

 

[Betterdays22]

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Well either this guy has insane inside knowledge or rugby league journalism has taken a fall off yet another cliff.

AI still with a long way to go. Until it increases its knowledge of Rugby League, the world is safe...

 

[Snidest 0]

This innuendo about Bula staying or going has been around since he got Photographed at the Doggies this year. He will leave in part because of the stupid process his wife just went through, just another black eye for West Tigers. By the way if we pay over $650,000 a season for Bula then we deserve to have salary cap issues. Good player with potential but not worth the coin his agent is asking.

Innuendo is just that - it lacks substance and you are just feeding it!

It has all been media beat-up bullshit!

Aaliyah was on a development contract and did not make the game day squad for any round - she was not retained and did not expect to be FFS!

His agent isn't asking for anything that he is not entitled to - he already has a guaranteed $800K or $900K in 2027 under his current contract if he or the club takes up their options - so your idea of him staying for $650K is fanciful and ignorant!

Stop talking shit!

 

[Betterdays22]

This innuendo about Bula staying or going has been around since he got Photographed at the Doggies this year. He will leave in part because of the stupid process his wife just went through, just another black eye for West Tigers. By the way if we pay over $650,000 a season for Bula then we deserve to have salary cap issues. Good player with potential but not worth the coin his agent is asking.

Would you be happy to start the calendar year searching for a new fullback? Because 650k aint happening

 

[Tom Shines]

Would you be happy to start the calendar year searching for a new fullback? Because 650k aint happening

I assume even if the option is declined and he signs elsewhere for 2027 … that he still sees out his contract for 2026 and doesn’t try to disrupt and “Galvin “ his way out ..

 

[WesternSuburbsBoy]

if that were true you’d think we wouldn’t let our star fullback go to market for sh!ts and giggs.

plays into Isaac’s hands to get him to another club.

Mate there is an expansion team coming into 2027 a lot of players will be hitting the market for Nov 1 to drive up their value & they'd be silly not to

 

[Betterdays22]

I assume even if the option is declined and he signs elsewhere for 2027 … that he still sees out his contract for 2026 and doesn’t try to disrupt and “Galvin “ his way out ..

I'm doubtful TS. I think he either signs the extension or is gone for 2026. The club won't want another contract debacle to a key player popping up mid season.

I still think (hopeful) he will re-sign, and that Moses is just trying to maximise the contract.

 

[Lestronge]

What I cant understand is why any women would be swayed by him.
Definitely not what you'd call either intelligent or attractive ...and possessing one of the more stupid, annoying, laughs on the planet.
Was North Queensland though...I suppose.😄

He’s a god up there though , I heard the same things from mates who were in brissy about young Lockyer .

 

[Telltails]

TT was also leaving Manly until he wasn't.
The Bula speculation will continue whether there is any truth or not till something is sorted. Their is going to be noise around all players that have a profile and are up for Nov 1 negotiations. Eachway bet at this point.

 

[TigerSkins05]

I really dont like the chances of us hanging on to Bula .. just because of the history with us and his manager .. this guy is hell bent on destroying us .. !! So if we dont have Bula .. Tyrell Sloan is who we should be looking at .. on the outer at the Dragons .. proven fullback with speed .. we could get him at half the price of what Bula's manager wants.

We currently have Heath Mason and Faaletino Tavana on our books.

 

[magpies forever]

Who can we replace Bula with?

From within club we have Mason (geez hope not) and Lailili- one of the 2 brothers has apparently not done a bad job at fill in FB in reserves i think. Nothing else with Doueihi too slow in that role- but you never know they may give him another chance at that. Unless there is another sleeper at the club i reckon we would have to buy a replacement if Bula goes.

 

[TigerBurnsy]

Speed is all relative to the situation - 70 metres out maybe but 5 meters out not so. I have ever seen him use his "speed" to catch a runaway winger.

bula is one of those players who has a very high top speed and is one of the fastest players in the comp, however he has't got amazing acceleration, he is not super quick over short distance like walsh for example, and short distance is where its most important in nrl to create space and get to kicks etc

 

[TigerBurnsy]

If we lose bula we should have a crack at sua from the storm whos friends with pole, or we should go for one of the 3 full backs at the titans

 

[Roar_Power]

From within club we have Mason (geez hope not) and Lailili- one of the 2 brothers has apparently not done a bad job at fill in FB in reserves i think. Nothing else with Doueihi too slow in that role- but you never know they may give him another chance at that. Unless there is another sleeper at the club i reckon we would have to buy a replacement if Bula goes.

We have Bula for 2026; so over 12 months to locate the ideal replacement. Hopefully it doesn't get to that though...

 

[Roar_Power]

If we lose bula we should have a crack at sua from the storm whos friends with pole, or we should go for one of the 3 full backs at the titans

Pole is more likely to go to the Storm

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

I really dont like the chances of us hanging on to Bula .. just because of the history with us and his manager .. this guy is hell bent on destroying us .. !! So if we dont have Bula .. Tyrell Sloan is who we should be looking at .. on the outer at the Dragons .. proven fullback with speed .. we could get him at half the price of what Bula's manager wants.

We currently have Heath Mason and Faaletino Tavana on our books.

He's not ready for NRL just yet but I would not be surprised if Tino Tavana develops into our NSW Cup fullback this season. This is not a hail mary guess.

He has both x-factor & footy nous, and whilst he played right wing for Flegg this season to accommodate 19yo Brookes development, he has played fullback very well.

Before anyone criticises this opinion, go and watch the 2nd half of our pre-season trial against the Bulldogs when Benji played him at fullback. It's up on the NRL website. Looked right at home at fullback setting up 3 tries as well.

Tavana has improved his game every season and just needs to work on his defence & voice in marshalling. One to watch that's for sure!