Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[tigertragic]

Zero tackle has Shawn Blore on $450 with Melb this year. At that price and with a 95% tackle efficiency I think he would be good acquisition for the middle and possible backup for an edge, if required.

 

[Tucker]

I wonder if those who continually bang on about Latu negatively realise the guy has not had one single game playing in the position he has played his entire life. Let me say that again....Latu Fainu has not had one single game in Tigers colours in the position he has played his entire life. Let that sink in......his treatment has been disgraceful.

The same guys bang on about his price tag despite having no clue what he has been on across his 4 years. They see 500k reported and take it as gospel when we know he hasn't been on anything close to 500k a year.

I think most fans have been pretty patient with this young bloke. The injuries are frustrating, but every now and then you see enough to remind you why the club signed him in the first place.

At this stage, you'd have to say the signing has not delivered what was hoped for, but I'd still be willing to take a punt on re-signing him. No need to rush it, though. The biggest question isn't his talent….its whether he can stay on the park consistently enough to make an impact.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

I think most fans have been pretty patient with this young bloke. The injuries are frustrating, but every now and then you see enough to remind you why the club signed him in the first place.

At this stage, you'd have to say the signing has not delivered what was hoped for, but I'd still be willing to take a punt on re-signing him. No need to rush it, though. The biggest question isn't his talent….its whether he can stay on the park consistently enough to make an impact.

Biggest problem Tuck he hasn't spent enough time on the field this season, there's no reason, no injury so far so good.

Time to increase his involvement, could he fill a hole at centre he's covered there before competently, to give him more game time.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

 

[Tucker]

Biggest problem Tuck he hasn't spent enough time on the field this season, there's no reason, no injury so far so good.

Time to increase his involvement, could he fill a hole at centre he's covered there before competently, to give him more game time.

Yes, I’m sure he can.
His defence is really good and he has vision. Would be a good fill in centre.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Yes, I’m sure he can.
His defence is really good and he has vision. Would be a good fill in centre.

Benji, I hope you're ears are burning, pull the finger out lol.

 

[Ecto-1]

Have we signed the kid ? Nothing from the club yet that I have seen so far, let’s wait and see , get through the panthers game this weekend then see what happens , if he has singed I’m good with it for sure , but nothing confirmed yet

From what Ive gathered we’re in the 10 day cooling off period. Can’t announce anything until it’s finished.

 

[batboy]

I think most fans have been pretty patient with this young bloke. The injuries are frustrating, but every now and then you see enough to remind you why the club signed him in the first place.

At this stage, you'd have to say the signing has not delivered what was hoped for, but I'd still be willing to take a punt on re-signing him. No need to rush it, though. The biggest question isn't his talent….its whether he can stay on the park consistently enough to make an impact.

Sirro talks about him like he’s done something…
he’s been up on blocks since he got here and most of the year before he came.

Judging him on the ‘1 game’ he’s played in the position he came to play - na mate, we’re actually not judging him at all…
Merely commenting on value for money - which isn’t real flattering with all the games he’s missed and all the others where he hasn’t finished.. and the reality of that changing anytime soon.

I’ve not seen anyone not rate him
- he’s just not giving us many minutes.
Blame Benji all you like - maybe him and the Performance guys know something you don’t (including his salary)

If he was as good to go as stated,
he would be playing in front of Madden.

 

[Tito Santana]

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Lame.

 

[Viva_Zapata]

Expansion teams should not greatly nfluence the price of Averillo if his motivation for leaving Dolphins was wanting to move back to Sydney.

Yeah but there still would be less players available to Sydney clubs because of the expansion.

 

[Tom Shines]

Lame.

No,,, I think he can walk ok..

 

[clontarfkid]

Sirro talks about him like he’s done something…
he’s been up on blocks since he got here and most of the year before he came.

Judging him on the ‘1 game’ he’s played in the position he came to play - na mate, we’re actually not judging him at all…
Merely commenting on value for money - which isn’t real flattering with all the games he’s missed and all the others where he hasn’t finished.. and the reality of that changing anytime soon.

I’ve not seen anyone not rate him
- he’s just not giving us many minutes.
Blame Benji all you like - maybe him and the Performance guys know something you don’t (including his salary)

If he was as good to go as stated,
he would be playing in front of Madden.

Sirro talks about him like he’s done something…
he’s been up on blocks since he got here and most of the year before he came.

Judging him on the ‘1 game’ he’s played in the position he came to play - na mate, we’re actually not judging him at all…
Merely commenting on value for money - which isn’t real flattering with all the games he’s missed and all the others where he hasn’t finished.. and the reality of that changing anytime soon.

I’ve not seen anyone not rate him
- he’s just not giving us many minutes.
Blame Benji all you like - maybe him and the Performance guys know something you don’t (including his salary)

If he was as good to go as stated,
he would be playing in front of Madden.

Sirro talks about him like he’s done something…
he’s been up on blocks since he got here and most of the year before he came.

Judging him on the ‘1 game’ he’s played in the position he came to play - na mate, we’re actually not judging him at all…
Merely commenting on value for money - which isn’t real flattering with all the games he’s missed and all the others where he hasn’t finished.. and the reality of that changing anytime soon.

I’ve not seen anyone not rate him
- he’s just not giving us many minutes.
Blame Benji all you like - maybe him and the Performance guys know something you don’t (including his salary)

If he was as good to go as stated,
he would be playing in front of Madden.

That's the truth of it
..Understand injury history,but he seems fit but cant dislodge a proven fringe first grader whom we're paying about 10% of Latus salary(courtesy of Broncos)
Something not quite rite here

 

[innsaneink]

You'll always wonder what Richo would have done, right? He may have. He threw a million dollar offer ar Galvin.

Allegedly 🤣

 

[Vicious]

Allegedly 🤣

That can’t be right, what would the journos know ?
The bloke has never made a mistake in his life in Inks eyes.

 

[Yossarian]

So $700k for 4 years reported. To play 5/8th when Luai goes. Seriously u are backing that, if u do, u have rocks in your head!
What a dumpster move if true, bunji did u get a head knock. No wonder he signed, I would for that, what about Luai and Andrew’s???
Still backing this crap Yo???

You’re changing the parameters mate. You claimed he wasn’t getting picked because he’s a dud. That he was not a first choice player at the Dolphins. I’ve provided facts to prove that is false.

It wasn’t about whether he’s good value or where he should play. Separate discussions.

 

[Tiger Tarl]

So Averillo deal is "closer to half a mil per year" but backended. Not sure exactly how thay plays out but $500k sounds about right to me.

 

[Lestronge]

That's the truth of it
..Understand injury history,but he seems fit but cant dislodge a proven fringe first grader whom we're paying about 10% of Latus salary(courtesy of Broncos)
Something not quite rite here

?? He’s 21 years old and the club is being extremely patient with him . Halves don’t even become first grade ready until roughly 25 , elite halves don’t really manifest until late 20s .
Every club who blooded an. 18 year old did so to the detriment of that player. It’s in his best to play out the season , get the miles under his legs , and really look to push forward . Not only has he been injured for big chunks of the last few years , but his development was stunted due to Covid .
The superstar Latu won’t rear his head until 2027/28 .Until then we have to remain patient and let his body and path develop. As he puts on size , there’s a chance his body forces him into the middle , making lock his ultimate home . He may simply be too big and too str9ng to be a half .

 

[balmain boy]

Roberts
Broederlow
Taupau-Moors
Duncombe
Godinet second row

I think eash could play 15 minutes rotation one week up 4 weeks down

I know you are going to pull it apart but they have got to get a taste at some point and I think 15 minutes would be a starting point

I doubt any of them other than Roberts will be ready for first grade next year. 18 months at least, and that's ok they're all 18.

 

[balmain boy]

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A hard running, aggressive second rower, young but playing flegg in Qld for the Falcons. Sounds like a decent pickup.