Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

Spacecub said:
If bennett couldn't get anything out of Schuster there's no way Marshall will, and Toupo leaves here, struggles at the dolphin, then same at Easts, so our genius of a coach think he's a must to get back here, any wonder we are a bottom 4 roster year after year
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The reality is no one can be helped unless they want to be. Hopefully Josh has turned a corner and Benji can be a mentor.
 
Spacecub said:
If bennett couldn't get anything out of Schuster there's no way Marshall will, and Toupo leaves here, struggles at the dolphin, then same at Easts, so our genius of a coach think he's a must to get back here, any wonder we are a bottom 4 roster year after year
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The name of the coach means very little - its all on Schuster and his head space imo
 
Tigerdazz2 said:
If the Club does welcome back Tupou hopefully he will bust his arse and play his heart out in an effort to prove himself not only to the Tigers but to any of the expansion clubs in the next few years or even the Super League.
However I think this will be his last shot at first grade with an established club.
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Never been able to do that in the past
Not a fan
 
Demps said:
From memory, we didn't want to lose him but we didn't want to match the Dolphins offer.

This may be last crack in the NRL and with a guy like Benji, he may actually have a crack.

Pretty good back up option tbf, especially if he can reach his potential.
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Yep thats my memory too. Somewhere in the vicinity of 500k per year.
 
kade7 said:
- just on averillos deal , 700k in year 3 and 4, it includes all ratchet clauses as well , which factors in a new broadcast deal , today's comparison would be around 500k

- expect samuela and latu to be announced in the next two weeks also

- tupou deal close, believe we are angling for a dev deal, but tupou wants top 30
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That makes sense now..sort of
 
kade7 said:
- just on averillos deal , 700k in year 3 and 4, it includes all ratchet clauses as well , which factors in a new broadcast deal , today's comparison would be around 500k

- expect samuela and latu to be announced in the next two weeks also

- tupou deal close, believe we are angling for a dev deal, but tupou wants top 30
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Music to my ears. Samuela is the one ive been sweating on.
 
I thought Tigers always rated Tupou. Yes he had some clangers in him (mostly handling if I recall correctly) but he was very young when he was here. Always had good carries in my opinion. He hasn’t kicked on at Phins or Chooks but I think he has potential from what I saw of him during his time here. I am ok with it for the right price and not top 30.
 
batboy said:
He got a top 30 NRL contract out of nowhere Rugby, at 18 or some such.
He earnt nothing, and I feel (Unfortunately) that's become his base line...
He may well have all the talent in the world, His body language during a contest
I don't see much better coming from him.

Woolf (the Current Tonga Coach) was also a factor in him going to the Dolphins.
He can't play for a coach he went to play for, And one of the best coaches in the game
I don't see him coming back to a club that gave him something for nothing and making good.
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After Josh’s signing and Benji’s press conference on Friday, it’s evident that he’s all about being a mentor and offering unfulfilled talent a second chance.

I have a feeling that this will be his legacy going forward. It might not always work out, but it’s admirable.
 
I think the Schuster signing has more upside than the Tupou
signing. The fact that Tupou has been to 2 other clubs and hasnt had much
of a go there is troubling me.
As for Schuster the benefit for us , is that we dont pay him anything
and he has proven in the past that he has got what it takes to play with the big boys.
I hope both turn out to be brilliant players , but at the moment its just hope.
 
TigerTone said:
I think the Schuster signing has more upside than the Tupou
signing. The fact that Tupou has been to 2 other clubs and hasnt had much
of a go there is troubling me.
As for Schuster the benefit for us , is that we dont pay him anything
and he has proven in the past that he has got what it takes to play with the big boys.
I hope both turn out to be brilliant players , but at the moment its just hope.
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Don’t forget that Schuster had a stint with Bennett… hope he wakes up that he is now in the last chance saloon …
 
innsaneink said:
Talk Shibasaki is being offered $1m for 2 years by Perth Bears
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Someone was saying the other day that after he played for Australia he should have gone after a long term big contract when his stocks at all time high but apparently his manager wanted more so he sign a 1 year contract with the Broncos hoping to get more later

He turned down offers from other clubs at the time
 

Leck​

"I hope Benji can help him find his best form if we re-sign him.
However it sounds like he doesn't want to be a depth player, which could be a problem."

Kade7 said we were angling for a Dev. deal, not top 30
If he doesn't want it, he can go elsewhere. Not a problem!
 
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