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There is an article just posted on the Telecrap website "How Tigers changed their strips"
Can someone upload it here?
Can someone upload it here?
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HERE is the proof a Tiger really can changes its stripes.
Of the 35 players posing up in this Wests Tigers team photo just three years ago, only five — Luke Brooks, David Nofoaluma, Chris Lawrence, Kevin Naiqama and Sauaso Sue — remain at the joint venture.
The giant black, white and gold broom went right through Concord with the club’s biggest names moved along, including Robbie Farah to South Sydney, Aaron Woods to Canterbury, James Tedesco to the Sydney Roosters, Mitchell Moses and Nathan Brown to Parramatta and Marty Taupau to Manly.
The likes of Pat Richards, Dene Halatau and Tim Moltzen retired, Matt Lodge landed in hot water in New York before resurrecting his career in Brisbane, Tim Simona was banned for gambling and ripping off a charity, Keith Galloway and several others joined the Super League in England while a few others are now happy to run around playing park footy.
Tigers officials were always aware such a radical makeover would be painful but needed as they searched for long overdue success.
Manly had a roster overhaul in 2016 and returned to the finals this season.
Sue, who has not played finals football since he joined the Tigers six years ago, said it had taken some getting used to with so many new faces.
But he did not expect Ivan Cleary’s shake-up to take long to reap results, revealing how quickly new recruit Josh Reynolds and halfback Brooks had gelled on the training paddock.
“We’ve done a bit of ball movement already and Brooksy and Reynolds were straight into their shapes,’’ Sue told The Daily Telegraph.
“Josh Reynolds is such a good bloke. He’s been a joker at training, he’s been open and encouraging when we’re doing our fitness.
“He seems a good leader. I’m still waiting to see how he got his nickname ‘Grub’.
“There have been a lot of changes in recent years, in the coaching staff as well.
“It’s good getting to know everyone at training.
“We’ve got the talent, the experience with guys who have played finals footy, so hopefully they bring that experience to the club and share the love.’’
Reynolds, Chris McQueen, Ben Matulino, Russell Packer and Taane Milne are among the new Tigers recruits, while Benji Marshall also returns next week after leaving the club at the end of 2013, the season Sue debuted.
Now Sue has set himself the short-term goal of securing the one position and being in the starting side.
The 25-year-old was married in the off-season, which was the reason he told Samoan coach Matt Parish he would be unavailable for the World Cup.
Sue said that in the tournament his countrymen “had not played to their full potential, and they looked flat’’.
Off contract at the end of next year, Sue does not want to join the recent exodus, declaring: “I’m on the bus, 100 per cent.
“I’d love to be a one-club player. I just have to let my footy do the talking.’’
Of the 35 players posing up in this Wests Tigers team photo just three years ago, only five — Luke Brooks, David Nofoaluma, Chris Lawrence, Kevin Naiqama and Sauaso Sue — remain at the joint venture.
The giant black, white and gold broom went right through Concord with the club’s biggest names moved along, including Robbie Farah to South Sydney, Aaron Woods to Canterbury, James Tedesco to the Sydney Roosters, Mitchell Moses and Nathan Brown to Parramatta and Marty Taupau to Manly.
The likes of Pat Richards, Dene Halatau and Tim Moltzen retired, Matt Lodge landed in hot water in New York before resurrecting his career in Brisbane, Tim Simona was banned for gambling and ripping off a charity, Keith Galloway and several others joined the Super League in England while a few others are now happy to run around playing park footy.
Tigers officials were always aware such a radical makeover would be painful but needed as they searched for long overdue success.
Manly had a roster overhaul in 2016 and returned to the finals this season.
Sue, who has not played finals football since he joined the Tigers six years ago, said it had taken some getting used to with so many new faces.
But he did not expect Ivan Cleary’s shake-up to take long to reap results, revealing how quickly new recruit Josh Reynolds and halfback Brooks had gelled on the training paddock.
“We’ve done a bit of ball movement already and Brooksy and Reynolds were straight into their shapes,’’ Sue told The Daily Telegraph.
“Josh Reynolds is such a good bloke. He’s been a joker at training, he’s been open and encouraging when we’re doing our fitness.
“He seems a good leader. I’m still waiting to see how he got his nickname ‘Grub’.
“There have been a lot of changes in recent years, in the coaching staff as well.
“It’s good getting to know everyone at training.
“We’ve got the talent, the experience with guys who have played finals footy, so hopefully they bring that experience to the club and share the love.’’
Reynolds, Chris McQueen, Ben Matulino, Russell Packer and Taane Milne are among the new Tigers recruits, while Benji Marshall also returns next week after leaving the club at the end of 2013, the season Sue debuted.
Now Sue has set himself the short-term goal of securing the one position and being in the starting side.
The 25-year-old was married in the off-season, which was the reason he told Samoan coach Matt Parish he would be unavailable for the World Cup.
Sue said that in the tournament his countrymen “had not played to their full potential, and they looked flat’’.
Off contract at the end of next year, Sue does not want to join the recent exodus, declaring: “I’m on the bus, 100 per cent.
“I’d love to be a one-club player. I just have to let my footy do the talking.’’
goldcoast_tiger
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Slogans sound good at first to make a point, but sound a bit Wanky when used over and over.
They mean nothing when the real stuff starts
After all, anyone can get on a bus,
But it means bugger all if the players arent better than the opposition , or just stay on the bus during games
They mean nothing when the real stuff starts
After all, anyone can get on a bus,
But it means bugger all if the players arent better than the opposition , or just stay on the bus during games
Balmainbred
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Heard Manly pulling out on Joel Thompson signing.
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Which Salary Cap were they going to use..
Would have Thompson in a heartbeat but I think he'll stay at the Red V..
goldcoast_tiger
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Ask Saints if they swap Tnompson for McQueen :smiley:
851
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Acccording to that article, Sue is keen to stay, so those rumours were wrong, or he is lying
GNR4LIFE
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Tedesco was keen on staying too.
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newtiger
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851
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I never heard Tedesco say I want to stay and be a 1 club player though.
GNR4LIFE
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There were articles posted around January of him being quoted as saying he hoped he could work something out with us.
GNR4LIFE
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Angus Crichton has confirmed he will not be at Souths in 2019\. So expect a certain scumbag club to announce his signing in the next day or two.
Hindsight is 20/20, but looking back, to think Tedesco was any chance of staying with us with the scum from Bondi sniffing round was laughable. They get whoever they want, whenever they want. Good luck to them when Politis croaks, they'll be out of the comp within 5 years.
Hindsight is 20/20, but looking back, to think Tedesco was any chance of staying with us with the scum from Bondi sniffing round was laughable. They get whoever they want, whenever they want. Good luck to them when Politis croaks, they'll be out of the comp within 5 years.
Easts are a germ club. If they are ever on the chopping block I will do everything to support their removal from the NRL. Scumbag club with no fans and bugger all juniors.
851
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3 year 1 million a year deal at easts, so they will have 3 possibly 4 with Cordner on 1 million deals in 2019
BalmainBoy
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$1 million year???? I strongly doubt that…
851
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I saw it on Foxsport at lunch time, the mole even tweeted money to good to refuse
avocadoontoast
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How can they have 4 million dollar players and we have none but they have more cap room than us?
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