Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[jadtiger]

I think both are true. He was a bad defender and the inside defence was atrocious leaving him stranded more often than not.

That is 100% right,Nofo was a poor defender but some of the inside defenders he relied upon were worse defenders than he was.

 

[Leck]

Loved Nofa in attack, not so much in defense. Little known fact is that Nofa is of both Samoan and Serbian heritage and has represented both nations.

His reel from last year looks like he still has the goods -

 

[Wests Tigers]

Any new retention rumours or external signing updates? Got 2 weeks left til we can talk about our clubs stuff weekly

 

[Tom Shines]

It doesn't matter if we don't know the story. We are not shareholders in a company.

speak for yourself Rudy It matters to me ..

This isn’t a company ,…it’s a football team

 

[lathami]

My problem with that is Makasini has one if the best right to left catch and passes going around. Playing on the wing for 2 years he may lose a bit of that ability.

Good point, I just don’t want us pushing him up early like we did with that rat bag Galvan. If he’s ready to move up then all good, maybe have him interchanging with May to mix it up?!

 

[innsaneink]

Any new retention rumours or external signing updates? Got 2 weeks left til we can talk about our clubs stuff weekly

No ones waiting to be asked

 

[Lestronge]

Skelton is a cheap building block., Convince him to stay

He’s 28 this time next year .

 

[innsaneink]

He’s 28 this time next year .

Wish i was
Hes no dud we need to keep him

 

[Lestronge]

Wish i was
Hes no dud we need to keep him

I’m just saying it’s a factor , that needs to be kept in mind .

 

[LeichhardtTiger]

Used to love their port.

Ok, sure it went from $5 to $7, but it would outperform some of the $20 ports.

Port sippers helped me with my maths. The one on the left was a glass half full, and the one on my right was your shout. 🤪 🍷

 

[LeichhardtTiger]

Loved Nofa in attack, not so much in defense. Little known fact is that Nofa is of both Samoan and Serbian heritage and has represented both nations.

His reel from last year looks like he still has the goods -

Good on him. Playing Centre seems to have allowed him to use his footwork and immense leg power to break tackles. I tried to watch the defensive tackle video highlights for balance, but there were none. BTW: Is Halifax still in the 2nd tier comp?

"As of February 2026, the Halifax Panthers are a professional rugby league team based in West Yorkshire that competes in the Betfred Championship, the second tier of British rugby league. However, the club was placed into compulsory liquidation and had its RFL membership removed in February 2026, leaving its immediate future in the league uncertain." from The Internet. 🦵🦵🦵

 

[Buttface]

I still recall one of Nofo's high flying tries that was all over the news quite a few years ago now.

To me that was the start of the era of wingers performing high flying acrobatics getting the ball down over the line.

Rule changes regarding the corner post really changed things to the point where we now regularly marvel at the acrobatic skills that some of these guys possess.

His best was in his first season Hank.

I couldn’t listen to it it and they drag it out for over a minute but it was a good one.

Nofoaluma in rare air ahead of Wests Tigers milestone

NRL 2021: David Nofoaluma in rare air ahead of Wests Tigers milestone game.

www.weststigers.com.au

 

[king_sirro]

Good point, I just don’t want us pushing him up early like we did with that rat bag Galvan. If he’s ready to move up then all good, maybe have him interchanging with May to mix it up?!

I don't mind that idea. No reason why they couldn't mix it up on the odd occasion.

It would also be important to continue practising that part of his game at training to make sure its bang on if he does move to the centres at some stage

 

[Odessa]

Journeyman? One of the top forwards of his era. Metre eater.

Journeyman yes I think 5 different clubs qualifies you for that or maybe 5 Clubs you Become an Elite journeyman

A Road Warrior/Gray Nomad

As for top forwards he was a top forward at the Tigers but nowhere else

 

[king_sirro]

Woodsy and Nofo still copping it 😂

I love how much a footy supporter can hold a grudge.

 

[Fainu Brothers]

Nofa played for the badge.

Woods aa captain shat on the club

 

[lathami]

I don't mind that idea. No reason why they couldn't mix it up on the odd occasion.

It would also be important to continue practising that part of his game at training to make sure its bang on if he does move to the centres at some stage

I imagine they would be doing that. We really need the Mak to take toa’s position in the medium term. But fir some reason bunji loves toa, just can’t see the forest for the trees!

 

[lathami]

Woodsy and Nofo still copping it 😂

I love how much a footy supporter can hold a grudge.

I don’t yes for woodsy, Moses and turdesco as they are just plain scum. But Nofo loved the club, got a bit cocky and blamed his inside men to the world. He was probably right with his assessment, but it’s something u think but not say.
But hating on players that love the club is not a great trait.

 

[innsaneink]

Hes also a.late bloomer so could be fine as he gets on

Woodsy and Nofo still copping it 😂

I love how much a footy supporter can hold a grudge.

All that was missing from Woodsys game was the 'truck in reverse beeping noise' as he backed intonthe defense every hit up

Poor old.matt groat got swallowed up by Woodsys stats...always compared

 

[Leck]

Good on him. Playing Centre seems to have allowed him to use his footwork and immense leg power to break tackles. I tried to watch the defensive tackle video highlights for balance, but there were none. BTW: Is Halifax still in the 2nd tier comp?

"As of February 2026, the Halifax Panthers are a professional rugby league team based in West Yorkshire that competes in the Betfred Championship, the second tier of British rugby league. However, the club was placed into compulsory liquidation and had its RFL membership removed in February 2026, leaving its immediate future in the league uncertain." from The Internet. 🦵🦵🦵

Nofa's now with the York Knights, who look like they'll probably make the 8 this year.

If you consider Nofa's age, 32, and compare him against similar veterans - Cody, Ben, Daly or Adam, he should still be playing in the NRL

He's our leading try scorer and the first to reach 100 tries in record time, a 2020 Dally M winger of the year, a junior that played through the grades and he played almost 200 games for us.