Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[tiger_one]

I'm hearing there are two more signings in the works. One I assume is Frizell (probably not announced till after they're out of contention or win it all). The other won't be til Nov 1st which makes me feel it could be for 2028.

And thanks for the goss, champion @Tiger Tarl ✅

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Different Croker I believe. Matt Croker is 25.

Oh yes paws, my bad read, 191cm tall and 108kg prop from the knights, just perfect sign him up Benji.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

What is the point in shitting on everything all the time ? It’s obvious this team has talent but has a leadership vacuum . Thats exactly what Mann and frizell provide

15 years of no finals is the point.

 

[happy_tiger]

Yeah hap, I don't like it either we need size, would be happier if it was confirmation on Frizell, he's getting on but not much out there to pick up.

Yeah id prefer Frizzell

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Our backup experienced centre wing is Herbert. If we want to sign Kris or Tass we have to release Herbert first. We were stupid enough to give him a 2 year deal for some reason. There's no room for multiple old experienced players with limited talent in a top 30 that's struggling for quality.

I think we still need a back-up centre of better immediate quality than Herbert. A real plug & play player, especially defensively. This player is hard to find as they have to accept being depth and not cost us much. That’s why i mentioned Isaiah Tass only if the Rabbits chip in like Broncos did with Madden.

 

[Aceshigh]

I guarantee Benji picks both in the 17.

You say we need the leadership and I agree, but 2 players that are only one year signings due to being so old is not the transition to a strong leadership we require. If we bring leaders in they need to be here and add value for at least 2 years, preferably 3. Im ok Frizell, he is playing strongly, but im not ok with Mann. I have been a huge Mann fan since he started first grade, rated him pound for pound the strongest in the comp. But I watched him closely once we were rumoured to be after him and he is shot. He was gassed early and his effort plays down.

Someone like Seyfarth will be left out of the team to accommodate an outside signing for just one year when Seyfarth would do a better job. Shocking recruitment

Yeah i’m not so sure , they are both terrific trainers and well respected by their peers , I remember we bought Scott Sattler over for the same reason in 04 and it paid off so i’m not so negative about signing them

 

[GNR4LIFE]

I guarantee Benji picks both in the 17.

Of course he would. Who thinks they are coming here to play reserve grade.

 

[Chunk]

I like the Mann signing, you know you will get 100%, unlike a Bird type of player.

Not just on the field but very importantly off it, he's apparantly a great trainer which is important for our team.

 

[WesternSuburbsBoy]

A bit like you and our former ceo?

lol looking back at it that was funny remember when Vicious tried to spread lies and make it out like Richo had done all these messed up things only for him to by cleared by the NRL 🤣🤣

 

[Tiger Tarl]

I think we still need a back-up centre of better immediate quality than Herbert. A real plug & play player, especially defensively. This player is hard to find as they have to accept being depth and not cost us much. That’s why i mentioned Isaiah Tass only if the Rabbits chip in like Broncos did with Madden.

Agreed. One more quality centre back-up and one more quality 2nd-rower back-up is needed.

IMO, Back-up should have NRL experience. Depth can be untested juniors or fringies. Depth is basically our NSW Cup team and ideally only called up if we’re desperate.


STARTER BACKUP DEPTH

1. Bula (Averillo) (Attard)
2. Turuva (Skelton?) (Tavana)
3. Averillo (Herbert)
4. Taylan (Makasini) (Saukuru)
5. Makasini (Tupou)
6. Doueihi (Andrews) (Schuster)
7. Latu (Madden)
8. May (Hunt/Bunty) (Aho)
9. Api (Brailey) (Haywood)
10. Pole (Frizell/ Sione) (Taupau-Moors)
11. Samuela (Roberts) (Godinet)
12. KPP (Sukkar?) (Broederlow)
13. Twal (Mann/Seyfarth) (Havea)


So based on this, the most glaring jump in quality between our starters and back-ups is in the centres and 2nd row. Roberts could be anything but is untested and Sukkar isn’t even re-signed. Frizell to cover? He’s been primarily used in the middle this year at Knights.

With those 2 new signings, it would bring us to 30 players (assuming we sign Frizell and re-sign Skelton and Sukkar).

 

[mtd#2]

Agreed. One more quality centre back-up and one more quality 2nd-rower back-up is needed.

IMO, Back-up should have NRL experience. Depth can be untested juniors or fringies. Depth is basically our NSW Cup team and ideally only called up if we’re desperate.


STARTER BACKUP DEPTH

1. Bula (Averillo) (Attard)
2. Turuva (Skelton?) (Tavana)
3. Averillo (Herbert)
4. Taylan (Makasini) (Saukuru)
5. Makasini (Tupou)
6. Doueihi (Andrews) (Schuster)
7. Latu (Madden)
8. May (Hunt/Bunty) (Aho)
9. Api (Brailey) (Haywood)
10. Pole (Frizell/ Sione) (Taupau-Moors)
11. Samuela (Roberts) (Godinet)
12. KPP (Sukkar?) (Broederlow)
13. Twal (Mann/Seyfarth) (Havea)


So based on this, the most glaring jump in quality between our starters and back-ups is in the centres and 2nd row. Roberts could be anything but is untested and Sukkar isn’t even re-signed. Frizell to cover? He’s been primarily used in the middle this year at Knights.

With those 2 new signings, it would bring us to 30 players (assuming we sign Frizell and re-sign Skelton and Sukkar).

Latu looks better wider in the attack imo. Should be #6

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Latu looks better wider in the attack imo. Should be #6

who plays 7 AD and backup madden ?

 

[mtd#2]

who plays 7 AD and backup madden ?

I dont know the answer to that...
If we want a true #7, then it needs to be madden or a new signing.
Despite him being one of our best at times last year, I dont know what we do with doubei.

 

[Flippedy]

They always seem to be at the end of their careers too

Lol we usually just pick up the discards. Teams squeeze the best juice out of the oranges then send them along to WT to see if we can get another drop or two out of them. It’s sad.

 

[TigerBurnsy]

I dont know the answer to that...
If we want a true #7, then it needs to be madden or a new signing.
Despite him being one of our best at times last year, I dont know what we do with doubei.

Maybe we can try and trade ad with another team, not sure what player we would look at though

 

[Tiger Stripes]

He’s not going anywhere, so I think you need to get over it.

Just needs to play in Reggies to test the shoulder from wearing the 13 jumper.

 

[mtd#2]

Maybe we can try and trade ad with another team, not sure what player we would look at though

I cant imagine we'd get any players better than Madden with AD money... its a quite the dilemma.

 

[jrtiger]

Our backup experienced centre wing is Herbert. If we want to sign Kris or Tass we have to release Herbert first. We were stupid enough to give him a 2 year deal for some reason. There's no room for multiple old experienced players with limited talent in a top 30 that's struggling for quality.

no we don't. Herbert's basically spot 30 on the roster. in years' past that spot has been reserved for players like Will Craig.

currently for depth in the outside backs we have Herbert, Saukuru and Makasini in the 30 with Tavana and Attard on development contracts.

one more is absolutely required, particularly with the six-man bench.

 

[Tiger Stripes]

When our 2026 Player of the Year in Twal and our most wholehearted player throughout 2026 in Seyfarth have both thrown their full support behind Doueihi, I think that indicates there was good reason for his actions.
But our fans with no idea about the situation, other than what they hear and see in the media, think they know better.

Full support? Can you believe any of them? Just don't want to criticize their teammates. Natural responce
Just don't take it too seriously. It can change overnight.
Luai - I'm here for 5 years etc. TDS--Love the Tigers. They say whatever suits them at the time.

 

[Wezt]

Frizell and Mann are risky signings as they are both 34 and 35 next year but if they play like they did this year it should provide better depth then the likes of Hope, Murray and Lanyon

No excuses next year, it’s top 8 or bust