Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Tom Shines]

Personally think a Wade Graham style back-row role could be an alternative with our packed stocks in the halves.

Unfortunately he doesn’t have Wade Graham’s work rate… is thst something you develop at 25?

If he develops into the back up 6 ..it’s not the end of the world ..

 

[weststigers]

People seem to say the 13 thing a lot when he has played only 3 games at lock in his career, the majority has been edge backrower or 5/8.

All 3 of those games were in nsw cup and they lost 2

At his best, he is the best 5/8 at the club. At his worst, he won't surface from NSW Cup.
A lot needs to play out before we should consider putting him in any squads, but there's huge upside there if the stars align for sure.

Hypothetically, say he gets to his best, either him or Latu are going to have to accept playing in unpreferred positions.

 

[Bellend]

I'd say they'll start him off where comfortable at 5/8 in Ron Massey Cup and then injuries & his form will determine whether he gets called up to NSW Cup this season.

The important thing is him being able to train 1 day per week with the NRL squad & his attitude, skills & fitness there will determine whether Benji gives him a pre-season T&T.

Personally think a Wade Graham style back-row role could be an alternative with our packed stocks in the halves.

Hopefully his attitude to defense has changed. Should start in Ron Massey before progressing to Koe cup.

 

[426Tlgerland]

Well worth the watch to understand the back story to Josh Schuster’s comeback.

Def worth a watch , kid was 130 kg and very lost , mental health doesn’t care who it affects , I hope he turns it round completely and enjoys life and some good footy with the tigers

 

[supercoach]

Zero risk signing as far as cap and roster, but the chances of it working are very slim but you never know

 

[AdelaideTiger]

I'd be shocked if we ever see Josh in first grade in any meaningful way (been some dark days in recent years)
Will be stoked to be proven wrong but don't see this one coming off.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Unfortunately he doesn’t have Wade Graham’s work rate… is thst something you develop at 25?

If he develops into the back up 6 ..it’s not the end of the world ..

Possibly not but he did quite well at backrow at Manly a few seasons ago, can't recall what his effort areas were like then. But work rate will get better with fitness so if he is as light as ever and can build a decent cardio tank, it may not be out of the realms of possibility. This will be an interesting year ahead what level he can return to.