Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Camel2281]

The thing is though, do you think clubs who chase Sam will be prepared to bend over? Do you think the Roosters or the Storm would say “Sure, we’ll sign your thug brother who has never admitted his guilt, if that’s what it takes to get you.” No goddamn way. Sam and Latu presenting themselves as a package deal is one thing as they are genuine first graders. Having to include their interloper brother, who has not only not played for 6 or 7 years, but been in jail is something only the most desperate club would even consider.

To play Ron Massey Cup? You're over reacting. We're basically saying, Yep he can go play park footy with our affiliate and maybe a bit of nsw cup if he somehow performs well

 

[Camel2281]

This Manase thing getting way more bandwidth than it deserves. He wont be anywhere near our first grade squad next year.

Or ever more than likely

 

[Brookswest]

Yeah I saw that first article last year, and it's an awesome commitment to sports medicine, physiotherapy and player welfare through education at WSU.

However I'm worried that there's not enough of a balance between the inner West/Ryde area and the South West. A lot of our inner Wests juniors are being recruited by Souths, the Dogs and Parra.

There was an article in the Telegraph about this -

" Amidst the broader boardroom fractures of the Wests Tigers, the club’s Inner West junior development system is facing a dual crisis of mass player talent drain and heavy structural imbalances compared to their South West counterparts. "

and the Wests Tigers website -

" The Wests Tigers' development pathways are feeling the sting of the modern NRL ecosystem, as a hyper-competitive market has led to a widely discussed "juniors mass exodus". This includes talent tied to their Ryde-Eastwood Hawks partnership. Because the club has an incredibly deep nursery of elite young prospects, rival franchises actively target their pathways. The Tigers cannot keep every rising star they produce under salary cap pressures and squad limits "

This will continue to happen. Schools like Holy Cross, are now focusing on football rather than league, and the AFL is making huge inroads into the South West.

The last article is a PR beat up. It's easy to make up stories after a win.

So where do the Ryde Eastwood hawks play when there home ground TG Milner gets knocked down next year? Obviously not anywhere else Ryde Eastwood

 

[Camel2281]

No way

Rex Bassingthwaite will be their future 1

 

[Leck]

So where do the Ryde Eastwood hawks play when there home ground TG Milner gets knocked down next year? Obviously not anywhere else Ryde Eastwood

Unfortunately, they have to play in Lidcombe for now.

 

[Brookswest]

Unfortunately, they have to play in Lidcombe for now.

If they had half an idea, they would play at TG Millner Field in Marsfield.

Or Ryde oval, despite the cricket pitch

 

[Lestronge]

Absolutely not, but I also don't think it's smart to build a team around families. Diversity is essential.

I made a post mid-year that I thought there would be an exodus of players at the end of the year.

It's starting to happen.

There's a saying - When you put all your eggs in one basket, you risk breaking them all.

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When you don’t stand for something , you stand for nothing ! Diversifying is confusing . Making choices , for good or bad , and backing them is right play .
Everyone knows the choice . They either get on board or don’t . But the choice is clear . For too long , diversification and as such no future has been the highest issue both in the football department but basically every single level of the club . I’m glad they’ve made a choice . Now stick to it .

 

[LeichhardtTiger]

Or Ryde oval, despite the cricket pitch

Ryde TAFE has a nice Village Green in the Horticulture Section, which we used to set up for various sporting events like running, drinking, and barbecuing. It could easily be set up for a Footy Field and the Apprentices could learn valuable skills by marking the lines and mowing the lawn. Seating would be the bales of Hay. Perfect day out.

 

[Lestronge]

Rex Bassingthwaite will be their future 1

Maybe . But he’s no Tedesco . He’s a definite step down . I can’t see him
Ring anything other than a good first grade player . He will be replaced when they can sink their teeth into the best fullback they find / determine fits the “roosters way” . Like Teddy , and mini before.

 

[Leck]

Or Ryde oval, despite the cricket pitch

Not sure about Ryde oval, they tend to play more AFL to develop their juniors in the area.

Our family go and watch the Woodies play at TG. If you live in the inner west, outer west or north west, it's a quick drive across Sydney to Marsfield and it's a great day out.

 

[Birchy Scorps]

Or Ryde oval, despite the cricket pitch

My knees are still healing from that pitch , and that was back in 1980 😁💪 Go Scorpions 🦂

 

[jrtiger]

latest link: James Schiller via Sports Confidential

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James Schiller could be on the move before next season despite having 12 months left on his contract at the Knights.

The Tigers are one club who have been linked with the 25-year-old who is free to leave Newcastle immediately if he secures a deal elsewhere.

Schiller arrived at Newcastle last season from Canberra and played 17 top grade games. But managed just one first grade game this year as he fell down the pecking order in a Newcastle side who marched towards the grand final.

Schiller impressed in NSW Cup, scoring 16 tries from 13 games for the Knights. The Tigers could be having a bit of a Knights reunion with Jayden Brailey and Kurt Mann already signed and Tyson Frizell expected to join the club.

 

[Tom Shines]

latest link: James Schiller via Sports Confidential

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James Schiller could be on the move before next season despite having 12 months left on his contract at the Knights.

The Tigers are one club who have been linked with the 25-year-old who is free to leave Newcastle immediately if he secures a deal elsewhere.

Schiller arrived at Newcastle last season from Canberra and played 17 top grade games. But managed just one first grade game this year as he fell down the pecking order in a Newcastle side who marched towards the grand final.

Schiller impressed in NSW Cup, scoring 16 tries from 13 games for the Knights. The Tigers could be having a bit of a Knights reunion with Jayden Brailey and Kurt Mann already signed and Tyson Frizell expected to join the club.

Some real news …thanks 👍

 

[Leck]

Ryde TAFE has a nice Village Green in the Horticulture Section, which we used to set up for various sporting events like running, drinking, and barbecuing. It could easily be set up for a Footy Field and the Apprentices could learn valuable skills by marking the lines and mowing the lawn. Seating would be the bales of Hay. Perfect day out.

The also have one of Sydney's best culinary institutes - Le Cordon Bleu.

 

[weststigerman]

latest link: James Schiller via Sports Confidential

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James Schiller could be on the move before next season despite having 12 months left on his contract at the Knights.

The Tigers are one club who have been linked with the 25-year-old who is free to leave Newcastle immediately if he secures a deal elsewhere.

Schiller arrived at Newcastle last season from Canberra and played 17 top grade games. But managed just one first grade game this year as he fell down the pecking order in a Newcastle side who marched towards the grand final.

Schiller impressed in NSW Cup, scoring 16 tries from 13 games for the Knights. The Tigers could be having a bit of a Knights reunion with Jayden Brailey and Kurt Mann already signed and Tyson Frizell expected to join the club.

I remember when half the forum was begging the club to sign him.

Not sure we need another fringe winger.

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

latest link: James Schiller via Sports Confidential

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James Schiller could be on the move before next season despite having 12 months left on his contract at the Knights.

The Tigers are one club who have been linked with the 25-year-old who is free to leave Newcastle immediately if he secures a deal elsewhere.

Schiller arrived at Newcastle last season from Canberra and played 17 top grade games. But managed just one first grade game this year as he fell down the pecking order in a Newcastle side who marched towards the grand final.

Schiller impressed in NSW Cup, scoring 16 tries from 13 games for the Knights. The Tigers could be having a bit of a Knights reunion with Jayden Brailey and Kurt Mann already signed and Tyson Frizell expected to join the club.

Do we need him….???……we need a middle or edge forward before him

 

[jrtiger]

I remember when half the forum was begging the club to sign him.

Not sure we need another fringe winger.

I think we might need one more with Skelton leaving. Schiller always played in the centres coming thru as well which means he has more utility value as well which is massive in the age of the six-man bench.

I’ve always liked him but he’s certainly lost his way at Newcastle. looks like we’re trying to buy the dip similarly to what we did with Tupou.

 

[timmo]

James Schiller is another Titan Sports client

James Schiller – Titan Sports Management

titansm.com.au

We are signing / linked to a lot of players from this agency.

 

[Vicious]

Do we need him….???……we need a middle or edge forward before him

Are you happy with Patrick Herbert and Tino Tavana playing plenty of NRL everytime we have an injury to our right sided outside backs, or if Averillo is used in other positions?
If they each play a couple of NRL games in 2027 we might get away with it and of course Tino is still young enough to have scope for improvement, but based on season 2026 form we will struggle if we have to play Patrick Herbert or Tino Tavana in our NRL team for more than the odd game here and there.
I’d guess Izaac Tago has also been discussed, but his hefty price tag would be an obstacle.

 

[Vicious]

I think we might need one more with Skelton leaving. Schiller always played in the centres coming thru as well which means he has more utility value as well which is massive in the age of the six-man bench.

I’ve always liked him but he’s certainly lost his way at Newcastle. looks like we’re trying to buy the dip similarly to what we did with Tupou.

He is a proven try scorer at NSW Cup level and also at NRL level when given the opportunity.
He is tall, strong, fast, athletic, a good aerial threat, a genuine tackle buster and line breaker, someone who has the speed and proven ability to score long distance tries.
IF we sign him it would be on a smaller contract value for a player who has the above listed attributes Wests Tigers have long been lacking in their backline.
It would be a low risk signing that potentially could have high rewards.