Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

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We should be making a play for Aaron Gray at centre. Plenty of speed and wouldn't break the bank. I know there are better players for the position but the market is fast dwindling….

I agree - Grey would be a solid pickup

He played very strongly against us the other night after being out for most of the year. Gray and Hopoate would be the perfect additions to our backline that we wouldn't have to pay overs for. Of course, Folau and Ferguson would be better, but then we'd have no more money left to pick up a decent edge running second rower, which we so desperately need, imo.
 
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We should be making a play for Aaron Gray at centre. Plenty of speed and wouldn't break the bank. I know there are better players for the position but the market is fast dwindling….

I agree - Grey would be a solid pickup

He played very strongly against us the other night after being out for most of the year. Gray and Hopoate would be the perfect additions to our backline that we wouldn't have to pay overs for. Of course, Folau and Ferguson would be better, but then we'd have no more money left to pick up a decent edge running second rower, which we so desperately need, imo.

Yea, we desperately need that edge running 2rf - CHN panthers rookie would be awesome for that.
 
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I would love this guy to come across but this situation sounds a bit like Moses, demands something, doesn't get it and wants to leave immediately. If he has a contract that says he will play for x amount how does he think he has any right to demand an upgrade

The new gen NRL player….maybe we all better get used to it

I wouldnt be surprised if the kid was just fishing for a bit more coin…bunnies wont let him go

I always thought he was a born and bred bunny. It's a really sad state of affairs when I guy who was given a chance at 25 starts to demand money from a club. Whether the club gives him a release or not is irrelevant, if you sign a contract be man enough to be thankful for what you have rather then crying for more.

I have a mate who is friends with him and he's said that he will not be going anywhere. They're talking about a potential contract upgrade but he's a bunny through and through. Apparently it's more Massoud pot stirring.
 
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The new gen NRL player….maybe we all better get used to it

I wouldnt be surprised if the kid was just fishing for a bit more coin…bunnies wont let him go

I always thought he was a born and bred bunny. It's a really sad state of affairs when I guy who was given a chance at 25 starts to demand money from a club. Whether the club gives him a release or not is irrelevant, if you sign a contract be man enough to be thankful for what you have rather then crying for more.

I have a mate who is friends with him and he's said that he will not be going anywhere. They're talking about a potential contract upgrade but he's a bunny through and through. Apparently it's more Massoud pot stirring.

He's a bunny through and through? Does he have a tattoo of Refern's postcode on his butt?
 
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We should be making a play for Aaron Gray at centre. Plenty of speed and wouldn't break the bank. I know there are better players for the position but the market is fast dwindling….

I agree - Grey would be a solid pickup

He played very strongly against us the other night after being out for most of the year. Gray and Hopoate would be the perfect additions to our backline that we wouldn't have to pay overs for. Of course, Folau and Ferguson would be better, but then we'd have no more money left to pick up a decent edge running second rower, which we so desperately need, imo.

Yea, we desperately need that edge running 2rf - CHN panthers rookie would be awesome for that.

He looks like a good prospect, but I'm a bit gun shy about signing rookies with potential tbh. How long have we been living with the potential mantra and how well has it gone for us? I like the way we are heading at the moment buying hard headed established first graders and would rather we continue with that trend.

With that in mind, I would probably look at either Aidan Guerra, Alex Glenn or Sam Tagatese to fill the void. None are world beater, but they can be very effective playing within the right team environment. Glen would be my first choice, but I imagine we'd have buckleys of getting him off the Broncos. Guerra is still young, is a Qld Origin rep and has a lot to offer, imo. He is a little out of form at the moment, but perhaps he just needs a change of club to wake him up again.

Unfortunately, I think he will end up at the Titans though, where all the Sydney based Queenslanders end up when they're homesick :laughing:
 
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We should be making a play for Aaron Gray at centre. Plenty of speed and wouldn't break the bank. I know there are better players for the position but the market is fast dwindling….

You would think a couple of clubs will have to do some serious shedding of contracted players soon. So I would not be spending all my money yet. Let the horse trading begin
 
Matt McIlwrick & Jacob Liddle are set to re-sign with WT (Sydney Morning Herald)
 
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We should be making a play for Aaron Gray at centre. Plenty of speed and wouldn't break the bank. I know there are better players for the position but the market is fast dwindling….

You would think a couple of clubs will have to do some serious shedding of contracted players soon. So I would not be spending all my money yet. Let the horse trading begin

There's 2 comps going on for the fans.
One is played by 16 teams over 26 week-ends for the NRL.
The other is off the field, played in backrooms, and determines who might stay, who might go, who wants who, who discards who - strewth!
No wonder the fans are going nuts - we're just collateral damage to the suits!
 
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Matt McIlwrick & Jacob Liddle are set to re-sign with WT (Sydney Morning Herald)

Nice. Maybe the WT isn't such a bad place to be after all. The only player's leaving are managed by a grub. Seems more and more likely us supporters were right all along. Their decisions were made because of bad advice from the manager and they were too brain washed to know any better
 
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I wouldnt be surprised if the kid was just fishing for a bit more coin…bunnies wont let him go

I always thought he was a born and bred bunny. It's a really sad state of affairs when I guy who was given a chance at 25 starts to demand money from a club. Whether the club gives him a release or not is irrelevant, if you sign a contract be man enough to be thankful for what you have rather then crying for more.

I have a mate who is friends with him and he's said that he will not be going anywhere. They're talking about a potential contract upgrade but he's a bunny through and through. Apparently it's more Massoud pot stirring.

He's a bunny through and through? Does he have a tattoo of Refern's postcode on his butt?

Yeah arrrr you know brother probably, but at the end of the day arrrrrr it is what it is…
 
Wests Tigers five-eighth Mitchell Moses has let fans down by jumping ship to Parramatta
By Phil Gould
2 hours ago

However, there is light at the end of the tunnel.

I am looking at the recruitment announcements over recent weeks since new coach Ivan Cleary was appointed at the club. I can see a new team building already.

Before I get to that though, just a quick comment on the transfer of 5/8 Mitchell Moses to the Parramatta Eels this week.

This is a disappointing result for all concerned. I don’t buy into the notion that Mitchell should be so distracted by his contract situation that he could not perform for his current employers. There have been plenty of examples over the years where players have signed with rival clubs, sometimes 12 months or more before their current contract expires, yet they have been able to continue playing and giving 100% effort to their current club.

I see absolutely no reason, why Mitchell Moses, as a professional sportsperson, should not have been expected, and willing, to fulfil his duties under the current contract for season 2017.

I feel most sorry for the fans who looked forward to this year with great anticipation. The club plans its season, especially around sponsorship, membership, and marketing, very reliant on the playing roster they have available to them for the 12-month period. There are many of Mitchell Moses’ teammates whose own personal careers and performances would have relied heavily on playing with a player of Mitchell’s talent. All this has now been thrown into disarray because Mitchell wants to head off and start his new contract with another club as soon as possible.

If that’s his attitude, then quite frankly the team, and the club, is better off without the distraction.

On to the future.

New coach Ivan Cleary has been very busy in the marketplace. Already the club has secured the services of experienced, representative-class players like Josh Reynolds, Ben Matulino, Russell Packer and Chris McQueen. **My mail is that there will be more announcements this week on another two signings from rival clubs.**

In some respects, it looks like Cleary is “putting the band back together” with his recruitment of Matulino and Packer. These two big boys were a major part of Cleary’s 2011 Grand Final team at the New Zealand Warriors. They now join former Warriors’ teammate Elijah Taylor at the West Tigers. I suggest it may not be the last player the Tigers recruit from across the Tasman.

I really like the signing of Josh Reynolds. He will be so good for the Tigers. His experience and competitive nature will complement young half-back Luke Brooks perfectly. His enthusiasm, spirit and courage are infectious. He will have a positive influence on his new teammates. This guy is a real winner.

I have always been a fan of Chris McQueen. He is a very tough player. He plays with great passion. As a former winger, he provides great mobility playing in the forward pack. He has given great service to both South Sydney and the Gold Coast Titans. I think this is a tremendous acquisition.

The hardest player to replace will be fullback James Tedesco. There is no player quite like him anywhere in the NRL. Proven fullbacks are also very expensive. I’m not sure how much room the Tigers have left in their salary cap after their recent buying spree, but it would seem more likely they will need to search for a youngster who is on the way up, and patiently develop him in this key position.

The Tigers currently have two outstanding young outside backs in the shape of David Nofoaluma and Moses Suli. These kids are tremendous athletes. I love watching them play.

All in all, I can see a really competitive team building here. Despite the pain the fans have had to endure in recent times, I have no doubt there will be better days ahead.

One also hopes that the Wests Tigers club has learned a real lesson from the events of the last 18 months. Their aim should be that the club should never have to go through this pain again.

In the meantime, let’s hope the boys rally together and put some good football on the field for the remainder of the 2017 season. The fans deserve it. They need to cheer for someone.

Read more at http://wwos.nine.com.au/2017/05/17/10/45/moses-has-let-tigers-fans-down#7qKz4tvkChTf0RmC.99

Good unbiased story by Gus. Do we know who these two other signings may be? Tui? :sign:
 
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Wests Tigers five-eighth Mitchell Moses has let fans down by jumping ship to Parramatta
By Phil Gould
2 hours ago

However, there is light at the end of the tunnel.

I am looking at the recruitment announcements over recent weeks since new coach Ivan Cleary was appointed at the club. I can see a new team building already.

Before I get to that though, just a quick comment on the transfer of 5/8 Mitchell Moses to the Parramatta Eels this week.

This is a disappointing result for all concerned. I don’t buy into the notion that Mitchell should be so distracted by his contract situation that he could not perform for his current employers. There have been plenty of examples over the years where players have signed with rival clubs, sometimes 12 months or more before their current contract expires, yet they have been able to continue playing and giving 100% effort to their current club.

I see absolutely no reason, why Mitchell Moses, as a professional sportsperson, should not have been expected, and willing, to fulfil his duties under the current contract for season 2017.

I feel most sorry for the fans who looked forward to this year with great anticipation. The club plans its season, especially around sponsorship, membership, and marketing, very reliant on the playing roster they have available to them for the 12-month period. There are many of Mitchell Moses’ teammates whose own personal careers and performances would have relied heavily on playing with a player of Mitchell’s talent. All this has now been thrown into disarray because Mitchell wants to head off and start his new contract with another club as soon as possible.

If that’s his attitude, then quite frankly the team, and the club, is better off without the distraction.

On to the future.

New coach Ivan Cleary has been very busy in the marketplace. Already the club has secured the services of experienced, representative-class players like Josh Reynolds, Ben Matulino, Russell Packer and Chris McQueen. **My mail is that there will be more announcements this week on another two signings from rival clubs.**

In some respects, it looks like Cleary is “putting the band back together” with his recruitment of Matulino and Packer. These two big boys were a major part of Cleary’s 2011 Grand Final team at the New Zealand Warriors. They now join former Warriors’ teammate Elijah Taylor at the West Tigers. I suggest it may not be the last player the Tigers recruit from across the Tasman.

I really like the signing of Josh Reynolds. He will be so good for the Tigers. His experience and competitive nature will complement young half-back Luke Brooks perfectly. His enthusiasm, spirit and courage are infectious. He will have a positive influence on his new teammates. This guy is a real winner.

I have always been a fan of Chris McQueen. He is a very tough player. He plays with great passion. As a former winger, he provides great mobility playing in the forward pack. He has given great service to both South Sydney and the Gold Coast Titans. I think this is a tremendous acquisition.

The hardest player to replace will be fullback James Tedesco. There is no player quite like him anywhere in the NRL. Proven fullbacks are also very expensive. I’m not sure how much room the Tigers have left in their salary cap after their recent buying spree, but it would seem more likely they will need to search for a youngster who is on the way up, and patiently develop him in this key position.

The Tigers currently have two outstanding young outside backs in the shape of David Nofoaluma and Moses Suli. These kids are tremendous athletes. I love watching them play.

All in all, I can see a really competitive team building here. Despite the pain the fans have had to endure in recent times, I have no doubt there will be better days ahead.

One also hopes that the Wests Tigers club has learned a real lesson from the events of the last 18 months. Their aim should be that the club should never have to go through this pain again.

In the meantime, let’s hope the boys rally together and put some good football on the field for the remainder of the 2017 season. The fans deserve it. They need to cheer for someone.

Read more at http://wwos.nine.com.au/2017/05/17/10/45/moses-has-let-tigers-fans-down#7qKz4tvkChTf0RmC.99

Good unbiased story by Gus. Do we know who these two other signings may be? Tui? :sign:

Can't be Eastwood as he is asking for too much.
It could be Tui and Founa or Thompson.
 
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Wests Tigers five-eighth Mitchell Moses has let fans down by jumping ship to Parramatta
By Phil Gould
2 hours ago

However, there is light at the end of the tunnel.

I am looking at the recruitment announcements over recent weeks since new coach Ivan Cleary was appointed at the club. I can see a new team building already.

Before I get to that though, just a quick comment on the transfer of 5/8 Mitchell Moses to the Parramatta Eels this week.

This is a disappointing result for all concerned. I don’t buy into the notion that Mitchell should be so distracted by his contract situation that he could not perform for his current employers. There have been plenty of examples over the years where players have signed with rival clubs, sometimes 12 months or more before their current contract expires, yet they have been able to continue playing and giving 100% effort to their current club.

I see absolutely no reason, why Mitchell Moses, as a professional sportsperson, should not have been expected, and willing, to fulfil his duties under the current contract for season 2017.

I feel most sorry for the fans who looked forward to this year with great anticipation. The club plans its season, especially around sponsorship, membership, and marketing, very reliant on the playing roster they have available to them for the 12-month period. There are many of Mitchell Moses’ teammates whose own personal careers and performances would have relied heavily on playing with a player of Mitchell’s talent. All this has now been thrown into disarray because Mitchell wants to head off and start his new contract with another club as soon as possible.

If that’s his attitude, then quite frankly the team, and the club, is better off without the distraction.

On to the future.

New coach Ivan Cleary has been very busy in the marketplace. Already the club has secured the services of experienced, representative-class players like Josh Reynolds, Ben Matulino, Russell Packer and Chris McQueen. **My mail is that there will be more announcements this week on another two signings from rival clubs.**

In some respects, it looks like Cleary is “putting the band back together” with his recruitment of Matulino and Packer. These two big boys were a major part of Cleary’s 2011 Grand Final team at the New Zealand Warriors. They now join former Warriors’ teammate Elijah Taylor at the West Tigers. I suggest it may not be the last player the Tigers recruit from across the Tasman.

I really like the signing of Josh Reynolds. He will be so good for the Tigers. His experience and competitive nature will complement young half-back Luke Brooks perfectly. His enthusiasm, spirit and courage are infectious. He will have a positive influence on his new teammates. This guy is a real winner.

I have always been a fan of Chris McQueen. He is a very tough player. He plays with great passion. As a former winger, he provides great mobility playing in the forward pack. He has given great service to both South Sydney and the Gold Coast Titans. I think this is a tremendous acquisition.

The hardest player to replace will be fullback James Tedesco. There is no player quite like him anywhere in the NRL. Proven fullbacks are also very expensive. I’m not sure how much room the Tigers have left in their salary cap after their recent buying spree, but it would seem more likely they will need to search for a youngster who is on the way up, and patiently develop him in this key position.

The Tigers currently have two outstanding young outside backs in the shape of David Nofoaluma and Moses Suli. These kids are tremendous athletes. I love watching them play.

All in all, I can see a really competitive team building here. Despite the pain the fans have had to endure in recent times, I have no doubt there will be better days ahead.

One also hopes that the Wests Tigers club has learned a real lesson from the events of the last 18 months. Their aim should be that the club should never have to go through this pain again.

In the meantime, let’s hope the boys rally together and put some good football on the field for the remainder of the 2017 season. The fans deserve it. They need to cheer for someone.

Read more at http://wwos.nine.com.au/2017/05/17/10/45/moses-has-let-tigers-fans-down#7qKz4tvkChTf0RmC.99

Good unbiased story by Gus. Do we know who these two other signings may be? Tui? :sign:

Can't be Eastwood as he is asking for too much.
It could be Tui and Founa or Thompson/ Guerra
 
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Wests Tigers five-eighth Mitchell Moses has let fans down by jumping ship to Parramatta
By Phil Gould
2 hours ago

However, there is light at the end of the tunnel.

I am looking at the recruitment announcements over recent weeks since new coach Ivan Cleary was appointed at the club. I can see a new team building already.

Before I get to that though, just a quick comment on the transfer of 5/8 Mitchell Moses to the Parramatta Eels this week.

This is a disappointing result for all concerned. I don’t buy into the notion that Mitchell should be so distracted by his contract situation that he could not perform for his current employers. There have been plenty of examples over the years where players have signed with rival clubs, sometimes 12 months or more before their current contract expires, yet they have been able to continue playing and giving 100% effort to their current club.

I see absolutely no reason, why Mitchell Moses, as a professional sportsperson, should not have been expected, and willing, to fulfil his duties under the current contract for season 2017.

I feel most sorry for the fans who looked forward to this year with great anticipation. The club plans its season, especially around sponsorship, membership, and marketing, very reliant on the playing roster they have available to them for the 12-month period. There are many of Mitchell Moses’ teammates whose own personal careers and performances would have relied heavily on playing with a player of Mitchell’s talent. All this has now been thrown into disarray because Mitchell wants to head off and start his new contract with another club as soon as possible.

If that’s his attitude, then quite frankly the team, and the club, is better off without the distraction.

On to the future.

New coach Ivan Cleary has been very busy in the marketplace. Already the club has secured the services of experienced, representative-class players like Josh Reynolds, Ben Matulino, Russell Packer and Chris McQueen. **My mail is that there will be more announcements this week on another two signings from rival clubs.**

In some respects, it looks like Cleary is “putting the band back together” with his recruitment of Matulino and Packer. These two big boys were a major part of Cleary’s 2011 Grand Final team at the New Zealand Warriors. They now join former Warriors’ teammate Elijah Taylor at the West Tigers. I suggest it may not be the last player the Tigers recruit from across the Tasman.

I really like the signing of Josh Reynolds. He will be so good for the Tigers. His experience and competitive nature will complement young half-back Luke Brooks perfectly. His enthusiasm, spirit and courage are infectious. He will have a positive influence on his new teammates. This guy is a real winner.

I have always been a fan of Chris McQueen. He is a very tough player. He plays with great passion. As a former winger, he provides great mobility playing in the forward pack. He has given great service to both South Sydney and the Gold Coast Titans. I think this is a tremendous acquisition.

The hardest player to replace will be fullback James Tedesco. There is no player quite like him anywhere in the NRL. Proven fullbacks are also very expensive. I’m not sure how much room the Tigers have left in their salary cap after their recent buying spree, but it would seem more likely they will need to search for a youngster who is on the way up, and patiently develop him in this key position.

The Tigers currently have two outstanding young outside backs in the shape of David Nofoaluma and Moses Suli. These kids are tremendous athletes. I love watching them play.

All in all, I can see a really competitive team building here. Despite the pain the fans have had to endure in recent times, I have no doubt there will be better days ahead.

One also hopes that the Wests Tigers club has learned a real lesson from the events of the last 18 months. Their aim should be that the club should never have to go through this pain again.

In the meantime, let’s hope the boys rally together and put some good football on the field for the remainder of the 2017 season. The fans deserve it. They need to cheer for someone.

Read more at http://wwos.nine.com.au/2017/05/17/10/45/moses-has-let-tigers-fans-down#7qKz4tvkChTf0RmC.99

Good unbiased story by Gus. Do we know who these two other signings may be? Tui? :sign:

Posted this in the Moses thread but maybe Gus knows one is from Penrith. Hoping it's CHN
 
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New coach Ivan Cleary has been very busy in the marketplace. Already the club has secured the services of experienced, representative-class players like Josh Reynolds, Ben Matulino, Russell Packer and Chris McQueen. **My mail is that there will be more announcements this week on another two signings from rival clubs.**

Interesting - from rival nrl clubs. No idea who they are, especially if it's to be announced this week.
Eastwood seems to be a no deal now and the others being rumoured are in the super league. Maybe it's Ottio from the raiders?
 
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New coach Ivan Cleary has been very busy in the marketplace. Already the club has secured the services of experienced, representative-class players like Josh Reynolds, Ben Matulino, Russell Packer and Chris McQueen. **My mail is that there will be more announcements this week on another two signings from rival clubs.**

Interesting - from rival nrl clubs. No idea who they are, especially if it's to be announced this week.
Eastwood seems to be a no deal now and the others being rumoured are in the super league. Maybe it's Ottio from the raiders?

Could be Guerra as we have been linked to him.
 
2GB reporting saints have conceded that Dugan is leaving at the end of the year, with cronulla in the box seat. Holmes will be pretty unhappy with that signing, may want out if true
 
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New coach Ivan Cleary has been very busy in the marketplace. Already the club has secured the services of experienced, representative-class players like Josh Reynolds, Ben Matulino, Russell Packer and Chris McQueen. **My mail is that there will be more announcements this week on another two signings from rival clubs.**

Interesting - from rival nrl clubs. No idea who they are, especially if it's to be announced this week.
Eastwood seems to be a no deal now and the others being rumoured are in the super league. Maybe it's Ottio from the raiders?

Could be Guerra as we have been linked to him.

Ah yes, had forgotten about the guerra link. Could be one of them.
 
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