Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Demps]

Signings are imminent now
Dominoes are about to fall
All hell is going to break loose
Any minute now
Another 48 hours and we will know
Breaking news
News flash
Just in
Big moves
Some minor details to sort
Its a done deal
We just snared someone
He is in the bag
He will be at training on Monday

What will be will be
After weeks of speculation we must be real close to signing a couple of players
We need 3 players to fill our 30 so we may as well spend every cent we have now
Who knows what next year will bring but no point worrying about that
I would be very happy with AD and BJ
If we have the Money spend it
Keep $200,000 for Stefano if he should come
Next year is a whole new kettle of fish
We release those that are not performing

One thing is for sure and that is we are all definitely holding our breath for a signing
It's kind of exciting and frustrating rolled into one

Bring on 2020
And not cricket


Is this a gee up .. ??

I read it as a poem.
And i was not impressed.

 

[Snake]

Wests have moved their focus onto BJ Leilua and Adam Doueihi and gaining scrutiny for not looking to be more flexible during negotiations.

When asked about spending on the open market, Maguire was adamant the Tigers will stand strong.

Good.

The club has copped a hiding over signing players for overs, and now they're copping the toe again for not wanting to pay overs.

No more wage thieves.

Read that. Article is from Paul Crawley he is mates with Wayne Bennett and does write positively about Madge. I’d say he knows the story closely.

Tigers can’t overpay for Douehi he’s a centre or 5/8. Not superior to even Corey Thompson at fullback. We need players but a high priced utility I’d leave with Souths unless the price comes down.

Lol. Hes way better than Corey.
Are you having a laugh?

Doueihi better in every single way.

Doesn’t look faster to me. He’s definitely less elusive. Doesn’t match Thompson for heart and effort (though few could). Doesn’t match him in support play as a consequence.

How can you possible say that .. Thompson stands out in this Tigers side as 70percent of the team are Plodders . Douehi would look great in a Tigers jersey he already looks good in a Souths jumper and the team is hot as ! Thompson has a go that’s for sure but not in the same class as AD ..

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Wests have moved their focus onto BJ Leilua and Adam Doueihi and gaining scrutiny for not looking to be more flexible during negotiations.

When asked about spending on the open market, Maguire was adamant the Tigers will stand strong.

Good.

The club has copped a hiding over signing players for overs, and now they're copping the toe again for not wanting to pay overs.

No more wage thieves.

Read that. Article is from Paul Crawley he is mates with Wayne Bennett and does write positively about Madge. I’d say he knows the story closely.

Tigers can’t overpay for Douehi he’s a centre or 5/8. Not superior to even Corey Thompson at fullback. We need players but a high priced utility I’d leave with Souths unless the price comes down.

Lol. Hes way better than Corey.
Are you having a laugh?

Doueihi better in every single way.

Doesn’t look faster to me. He’s definitely less elusive. Doesn’t match Thompson for heart and effort (though few could). Doesn’t match him in support play as a consequence.

No one doubts Corey's passion and enthusiasm. He has filled the fullback role quite well but wing is his best position. In fact I rate him our first selected winger. Douehi brings with him ball playing and physical presence which we have lacked as well as a long distance kicking game.

 

[Cultured_Bogan]

Wests have moved their focus onto BJ Leilua and Adam Doueihi and gaining scrutiny for not looking to be more flexible during negotiations.

When asked about spending on the open market, Maguire was adamant the Tigers will stand strong.


Did we suddenly change our MO? Or does this show how highly we rated Mitchell?
I’m thinking we learned from the Mitchell business and moved forward strategically. Good to see. imo.

Did we really change our MO though? We rated Mitchell, we were prepared to pay what we thought he was worth. When it was clear he wasn't interested we pulled our offer and it was all she wrote. The club has shown they are not going to stuff around with players who are just kicking tyres.

IMO AD and BJ is a much better outcome than Mitchell (whom I think would have been a great signing personally,) as it is much better for depth and addresses a couple of positions rather than a high value purchase to cover one position.

 

[avocadoontoast]

Wests have moved their focus onto BJ Leilua and Adam Doueihi and gaining scrutiny for not looking to be more flexible during negotiations.

When asked about spending on the open market, Maguire was adamant the Tigers will stand strong.

Good.

The club has copped a hiding over signing players for overs, and now they're copping the toe again for not wanting to pay overs.

No more wage thieves.

Read that. Article is from Paul Crawley he is mates with Wayne Bennett and does write positively about Madge. I’d say he knows the story closely.

Tigers can’t overpay for Douehi he’s a centre or 5/8. Not superior to even Corey Thompson at fullback. We need players but a high priced utility I’d leave with Souths unless the price comes down.

Lol. Hes way better than Corey.
Are you having a laugh?

Doueihi better in every single way.

Doesn’t look faster to me. He’s definitely less elusive. Doesn’t match Thompson for heart and effort (though few could). Doesn’t match him in support play as a consequence.

Just returned from an ACL. Teddy didn’t look as fast when he returned after his ACL In his first year either. Takes a while to get back to full fitness. Disagree on heart and effort, Douehi put his body on the line and tried his guts out every week. Can’t ask for more than that.

He’s a better defensive organiser than Thompson, has a much better passing game, is much safer under the high ball and is an additional 5th tackle kicking option. And he’s 21 and yet to reach his peak. Thompson is 30.

 

[Snake]

Wests have moved their focus onto BJ Leilua and Adam Doueihi and gaining scrutiny for not looking to be more flexible during negotiations.

When asked about spending on the open market, Maguire was adamant the Tigers will stand strong.

Good.

The club has copped a hiding over signing players for overs, and now they're copping the toe again for not wanting to pay overs.

No more wage thieves.

Read that. Article is from Paul Crawley he is mates with Wayne Bennett and does write positively about Madge. I’d say he knows the story closely.

Tigers can’t overpay for Douehi he’s a centre or 5/8. Not superior to even Corey Thompson at fullback. We need players but a high priced utility I’d leave with Souths unless the price comes down.

Lol. Hes way better than Corey.
Are you having a laugh?

Doueihi better in every single way.

Doesn’t look faster to me. He’s definitely less elusive. Doesn’t match Thompson for heart and effort (though few could). Doesn’t match him in support play as a consequence.

....

If Corey is your first choice fullback. Your club had an issue.

Great guy.
Average player.

Precisely, but I wouldn't be paying fullback money for a guy who has played 30 matches, less than half of those at fullback and hasn't scored a try there. Yes, he has a higher ceiling than Thompson, and I would have him at fullback over Corey if the price is right, but I wouldn't endorse the club throwing the kitchen sink at him based on that.

I feel the club is looking at the bigger picture here.. the 5/8 spot needs to be filled probable sooner than later, might be fullback is a stepping stone in the immediate future only a guess .

 

[momo_amp_medo]

Wests have moved their focus onto BJ Leilua and Adam Doueihi and gaining scrutiny for not looking to be more flexible during negotiations.

When asked about spending on the open market, Maguire was adamant the Tigers will stand strong.

Good.

The club has copped a hiding over signing players for overs, and now they're copping the toe again for not wanting to pay overs.

No more wage thieves.

Read that. Article is from Paul Crawley he is mates with Wayne Bennett and does write positively about Madge. I’d say he knows the story closely.

Tigers can’t overpay for Douehi he’s a centre or 5/8. Not superior to even Corey Thompson at fullback. We need players but a high priced utility I’d leave with Souths unless the price comes down.

Lol. Hes way better than Corey.
Are you having a laugh?

Doueihi better in every single way.

He’s on P plates mate!

 

[Cultured_Bogan]

Wests have moved their focus onto BJ Leilua and Adam Doueihi and gaining scrutiny for not looking to be more flexible during negotiations.

When asked about spending on the open market, Maguire was adamant the Tigers will stand strong.

Good.

The club has copped a hiding over signing players for overs, and now they're copping the toe again for not wanting to pay overs.

No more wage thieves.

Read that. Article is from Paul Crawley he is mates with Wayne Bennett and does write positively about Madge. I’d say he knows the story closely.

Tigers can’t overpay for Douehi he’s a centre or 5/8. Not superior to even Corey Thompson at fullback. We need players but a high priced utility I’d leave with Souths unless the price comes down.

Lol. Hes way better than Corey.
Are you having a laugh?

Doueihi better in every single way.

Doesn’t look faster to me. He’s definitely less elusive. Doesn’t match Thompson for heart and effort (though few could). Doesn’t match him in support play as a consequence.

....

If Corey is your first choice fullback. Your club had an issue.

Great guy.
Average player.

Precisely, but I wouldn't be paying fullback money for a guy who has played 30 matches, less than half of those at fullback and hasn't scored a try there. Yes, he has a higher ceiling than Thompson, and I would have him at fullback over Corey if the price is right, but I wouldn't endorse the club throwing the kitchen sink at him based on that.



I feel the club is looking at the bigger picture here.. the 5/8 spot needs to be filled probable sooner than later, might be fullback is a stepping stone in the immediate future only a guess .

He does look more like a half than a fullback. I'm certainly not against signing him. If Souths don't want him (which they don't, they won't keep a $500K a year player in reserve grade,) when they can offload him and spend the money in their forwards. WT should certainly be seeking that Souths cover some of the freight though.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

I can't see how Douehi would be on 500k even if back loaded,the guy only just last year cemented a first grade spot,that amount seems way off

Don't you know all the players are at South's for the love of the club

 

[wokesmoke]

Wests have moved their focus onto BJ Leilua and Adam Doueihi and gaining scrutiny for not looking to be more flexible during negotiations.

When asked about spending on the open market, Maguire was adamant the Tigers will stand strong.


Did we suddenly change our MO? Or does this show how highly we rated Mitchell?
I’m thinking we learned from the Mitchell business and moved forward strategically. Good to see. imo.

They probably got an evaluation sheet from someone in analytics

 

[avocadoontoast]

Wests have moved their focus onto BJ Leilua and Adam Doueihi and gaining scrutiny for not looking to be more flexible during negotiations.

When asked about spending on the open market, Maguire was adamant the Tigers will stand strong.

Good.

The club has copped a hiding over signing players for overs, and now they're copping the toe again for not wanting to pay overs.

No more wage thieves.

Read that. Article is from Paul Crawley he is mates with Wayne Bennett and does write positively about Madge. I’d say he knows the story closely.

Tigers can’t overpay for Douehi he’s a centre or 5/8. Not superior to even Corey Thompson at fullback. We need players but a high priced utility I’d leave with Souths unless the price comes down.

Lol. Hes way better than Corey.
Are you having a laugh?

Doueihi better in every single way.

He’s on P plates mate!

Exactly, and still better in every way. Imagine how good he’ll be by the end of 2020.

 

[momo_amp_medo]

Wests have moved their focus onto BJ Leilua and Adam Doueihi and gaining scrutiny for not looking to be more flexible during negotiations.

When asked about spending on the open market, Maguire was adamant the Tigers will stand strong.

Good.

The club has copped a hiding over signing players for overs, and now they're copping the toe again for not wanting to pay overs.

No more wage thieves.

Read that. Article is from Paul Crawley he is mates with Wayne Bennett and does write positively about Madge. I’d say he knows the story closely.

Tigers can’t overpay for Douehi he’s a centre or 5/8. Not superior to even Corey Thompson at fullback. We need players but a high priced utility I’d leave with Souths unless the price comes down.

Lol. Hes way better than Corey.
Are you having a laugh?

Doueihi better in every single way.

He’s on P plates mate!

Exactly, and still better in every way. Imagine how good he’ll be by the end of 2020.

Well if we sign him I certeanly hope so.

 

[tiger_pie]

TIGERS
Wests Tigers ready to offer Joey Leilua a lucrative deal, but leave Adam Doueihi hanging

Wests Tigers are on the verge of finalising a lucrative deal that will keep Joey Leilua – but are ready to snub South Sydney young gun Adam Doueihi for the sake of $350,000.

Paul Crawley, The Daily Telegraph
Subscriber only
|
January 23, 2020 7:00am

While Wests Tigers close in on signing the volatile Joey Leilua to a lucrative deal, the exciting Adam Doueihi has been left standing in the cold amid concern he is being short-changed.

Leilua could make the move from Canberra to Concord this week in a deal that will pocket the rampaging centre $1.8 million over three years.

But the Tigers’ hopes of also signing South Sydney young gun Doueihi are not nearly as positive at this point after they were said to baulk at paying Doueihi just over $350,000 for this year.

Doueihi is on a reported $500,000 for 2020 although the Rabbitohs have already chipped in more than $150,000 just through monthly salary instalments since November.

Most would probably deem that makes Doueihi an absolute bargain for a 21-year-old who is equally comfortable playing fullback, five-eighth or centre.

Souths are saying they don’t need to move Doueihi to stay under the salary cap this year so if the Tigers want him they can pay what he is worth.

It is believed another Sydney club is also interested in Doueihi while Melbourne is a potential option, although Doueihi has indicated that he doesn’t want to leave Sydney.

Meanwhile, Canberra will pitch in about $400,000 of Leilua’s $700,000-plus contract for 2020 with the Tigers then expected to pay Leilua $500,000 for 2021 and $600,000 for 2021.

Negotiations almost fell over on Wednesday when the Tigers apparently threatened to take their offer off the table but those problems related to a $100,000 discrepancy which was smoothed over later in the day.

The parties were believed to be back working on trying to finalise a deal on Wednesday night.

If it eventuates it will be a welcome boost for the Tigers after they missed out on signing Latrell Mitchell and Jai Arrow over the summer.


While Leilua is regarded as one of the NRL’s most temperamental players, there is no disputing he is also one of the most dangerous and can provide the Tigers with exactly the type of x-factor they desperately need.

The Tigers are trying to sell it publicly as if they are not panicking to land a significant signing but if they miss out on Leilua or Doueihi it could be a huge opportunity missed.

It is understandable the Tigers are keen to sign both players for a bargain rate given some of the dud deals they have done in recent years.

But the Tigers can also ill-afford another season to go by where they fall short of a top eight target given they own the NRL’s longest finals drought having not made the play offs since 2012.

 

[Dyloh]

I feel like Doueihi should be priority over BJ but that's just me.

 

[avocadoontoast]

I feel like Doueihi should be priority over BJ but that's just me.

100%.

 

[avocadoontoast]

Wests have moved their focus onto BJ Leilua and Adam Doueihi and gaining scrutiny for not looking to be more flexible during negotiations.

When asked about spending on the open market, Maguire was adamant the Tigers will stand strong.

Good.

The club has copped a hiding over signing players for overs, and now they're copping the toe again for not wanting to pay overs.

No more wage thieves.

Read that. Article is from Paul Crawley he is mates with Wayne Bennett and does write positively about Madge. I’d say he knows the story closely.

Tigers can’t overpay for Douehi he’s a centre or 5/8. Not superior to even Corey Thompson at fullback. We need players but a high priced utility I’d leave with Souths unless the price comes down.

Lol. Hes way better than Corey.
Are you having a laugh?

Doueihi better in every single way.

He’s on P plates mate!

Exactly, and still better in every way. Imagine how good he’ll be by the end of 2020.

Well if we sign him I certeanly hope so.

I'm really confident he'll end up being a great signing.

 

[wokesmoke]

Crawly pulling numbers out his butt (no swearing coverup willow) again.

 

[TheDaBoss]

Think of the advantages of having the 2 brothers

It means the family isnt split between two clubs and can concentrate on being supporters for us

 

[wokesmoke]

Think of the advantages of having the 2 brothers

It means the family isnt split between two clubs and can concentrate on being supporters for us

Few jerseys in the leilua family

 

[earl]

Here's one from league unlimited souths forum... take it with a grain of salt...

Titans playing hardball as you know. They want Murray AND Tom. Gags and Johnston staying. The only one leaving is Douhie to perhaps Tigers old news I know but souths will release for Packer AND Mcqueen.

We couldn't get that lucky and it makes no sense because Souths cap would be screwed.