Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Tito Santana]

Samuela and Latu will stay. Cant seem them leaving Sione. Manase will also be released from jail soon and they will want to be around him.

I’d say the most likely to leave would be Makasini given the money Rugby Union can offer.

Happy for him to go and make millions and play in front of 3000 people for the Waratahs. Apparently Sua’ali’i touched the ball twice the other night.

 

[Tucker]

I think we well and truly have a premiership window opening. In effect we have sacrificed Romey to keep the rest of our squad.

Yes that’s exactly what has happened and I’m right behind it.
We keep the rest and we will get a shot.

 

[clontarfkid]

That’s for sure.
We may have to pay around 700k maybe a little bit more to further extend him, but our current middles are dominant and should only get better over the next few years, I would be trying very hard to keep him long term.

Not sure hes worth that tbh..solid but nothing special
I was initially concerned when I heard the Mays salary,plus the Bula signing,that we were going to piss away all of Luais $$ in upgrades t existing players ..Madden is now critical whom werecurrently paying $50k (thnks Broncos)
But in the current volatile market,thats probably our focus shld be to keep the majority of this team together
Every team will be cannibalised somewhat by Bears and Chiefs,and if we just lose the Lualis and Luai we will be ahead of the game

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

I think we well and truly have a premiership window opening. In effect we have sacrificed Romey to keep the rest of our squad. I think we should promote Brookes as of him and Attard he’s most likely to adapt to centre / wing and be fullback back up at the same time . He might make a very good winger centre and seems to be a real footballer

window 2026 and 2027
big chance this year if we dont have major injuries at business end of comp
tigers are still $21 to win comp

 

[Tiger-ferret]

window 2026 and 2027
big chance this year if we dont have major injuries at business end of comp
tigers are still $21 to win comp

On it

Edit: tigers just came into 19

 

[Tom Shines]

I’d say the most likely to leave would be Makasini given the money Rugby Union can offer.

Kinda forgot about him … yeah could see him leaving unfortunately,,

 

[liltiger]

Don't want Large back. He has a Galvin style attitude

True, he hasnt done anything either.

 

[Wiz]

Good to see him finding his form again as well. Was worried on latter part of last season

Pole has built into the season nicely.

 

[Go_You_Good_Things]

So HBG dipped into their own pockets using their own money, not the revenue from the club they run . If that's the case I take my hat off them. Do you know if each board member put in the same amount or did it vary? Was it voluntary or did every board member have to contribute?

Jimmy, for the purpose of our discussion here, I equate HBG with Wests Ashfield.
I don't know which poker machine note holder they took the money from, or which revenue account it came from. I'd assume it was from club revenue.
I doubt that any board member paid from his own account. I'd be surprised if the same board members are still there . . . we know how short lived that gig can be 🙂

 

[bptiger 0]

Fonua Pole is and will be much more important than some of us realise.
Of all the props 23 or under this year across the NRL, I’d say he is number 1 and not many young props run the ball as strongly as what he does.
Supposedly very close with Bula and their partners/wives are sisters, so you would think if Bula stays, it’s a big chance Pole does too.

Well put pole and his brother on that list , if we get all that have been named our team will be super strong for the next 4 years

 

[Jimmy]

Samuela and Latu will stay. Cant seem them leaving Sione. Manase will also be released from jail soon and they will want to be around him.

I’d say the most likely to leave would be Makasini given the money Rugby Union can offer.

Agreed, as long as we do right by Sammy and latu contract wise they’ll be here.

Maka, Pole and Turuva would be the most at risk at leaving. Hopefully we can keep all 3 but feel we may loose one or two.

 

[SeanT]

I’m still laughing so hard listening to Cameron Ciraldo complain about the refereeing .. and the rule changes as to being the reason why his side isn’t doing well .. hahahahaha

He complained about the 6 again count that didn’t help them at half time .. ummm Dogs received 5 and Dolphins only received 1 up to half time .. awwww poor mongrel Dogs .. lol

He does winge and he makes some shocking team calls l, but I do think that if the NRL.chamges the rules so significantly then they should do it after a 3 year period. If you sign players wilth the idea they will control the ruck then suddenly the game is changed to be be faster after one summer then it would effect the results. Benji seen it and got our big boys slim and fast. Teams just need time to prepare for new rules I think. At least a year in advance.

 

[SeanT]

Agreed, as long as we do right by Sammy and latu contract wise they’ll be here.

Maka, Pole and Turuva would be the most at risk at leaving. Hopefully we can keep all 3 but feel we may loose one or two.

Samuala needs to be upgraded to 700k ish. Not only is he great now, hel get better. 750k for 4 years.

 

[crazycat]

He’s too scared of the crocodile roll to even dare get close to one

He's more like a Lobster now in the Townsville heat.

Paleskin just frying in that stupidly hot sun. Like Casper the Ghost in an oven covered with sauce.

RE Bateman if people were confused on who's Johnny.

 

[crazycat]

How do you fit anyone else in our cap, by the time all the extensions are done the kitty will be exhausted.

Even if we have Bula’s money we will need a fullback, think money will be tight.

re Spencer Leniu if we can get him for 650k.

Yea, if it can happen. He really seems to be playing a similar game to Stef/Adam Blair but still having a huge impact on the field.

Re the cap. When you have Luai leave at 1.2m you have cash to play with.
No way do I want to pay out all of Luai's salary on our side upgrades. Sure upgrade some, but we are not paying stupid overs just because we have money.

Leniu would be interesting, so would Collins, Crichton and Watson... At the right price!

 

[Tom Shines]

Samuala needs to be upgraded to 700k ish. Not only is he great now, hel get better. 750k for 4 years.

It will take more than that unfortunately….Olakawatu signed his deal in 2023 for like $900 per year … wouldn’t be surprised if our guy gets that …

 

[Jimmy Jazz]

Jimmy, for the purpose of our discussion here, I equate HBG with Wests Ashfield.
I don't know which poker machine note holder they took the money from, or which revenue account it came from. I'd assume it was from club revenue.
I doubt that any board member paid from his own account. I'd be surprised if the same board members are still there . . . we know how short lived that gig can be

 

[Spartan117]

Friend of mine on an NRL WhatsApp Chat reckons

Spencer Leniu seeking early release to join the Tigers

Yes Please

 

[Jimmy Jazz]

So you're just using a bit of poetic licence then when you say they put their hands in their own pockets. Good to know. Up the Tigers

 

[crazycat]

Fonua Pole is and will be much more important than some of us realise.
Of all the props 23 or under this year across the NRL, I’d say he is number 1 and not many young props run the ball as strongly as what he does.
Supposedly very close with Bula and their partners/wives are sisters, so you would think if Bula stays, it’s a big chance Pole does too.

I wonder...

The Storm are clearly hitting tough times. We have been talking of Fonua Pole going south..

Reckon Suli Pole could head north?
We have some budget with Luai's salary.

We would have to loose someone... Unsure if it's a good idea to have 3 families heavily involved in the club.