Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Tiger5150]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcDxrU7F6Gk


highlights

also when benji retires the 05 'era' officially comes to a end and the new tigers era begins :muscle:

I like Bunty, wouldnt be opposed to picking him up for reasonable cash, but that is an underwhelming HIghlights package. Im sure ive seen him better than that live. 90% of it is him getting tackled.

 

[Tiger5150]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcDxrU7F6Gk


highlights

also when benji retires the 05 'era' officially comes to a end and the new tigers era begins :muscle:

It looks like Nofoaluma could get good partner to run those hard runs, our new TT?

DNofoaluma could get

Bunty is a prop from memory (2nd row?). Definitely not a winger.

 

[hsvjones]

How did McGuire meet with JAC this week when Storm are in QLD and he is in Sydney ? Hard with all these boarder COVID controls.. Hope its true though

 

[The-moP]

How did McGuire meet with JAC this week when Storm are in QLD and he is in Sydney ? Hard with all these boarder COVID controls.. Hope its true though

Skype or zoom meeting .. ??

 

[JC99]

How did McGuire meet with JAC this week when Storm are in QLD and he is in Sydney ? Hard with all these boarder COVID controls.. Hope its true though

The guy said they talked not that they met. No way they’d be able to meet in person lol

 

[JC99]

On JAC as a Fullback...he might have played there in his junior years, but does anyone think with that much pace, he would be wasted at fullback?

If used right his pace could be even more of a weapon, supporting forwards up the middle, getting the ball more often in more dangerous areas much like Melbourne use Paps, not as a ball player that often but as a running fullback

The big question is whether his positional play and defence as a fullback is up to NRL level

 

[The-moP]

So let me get this right .. for 2021 we are after the following:
Proctor, Bunty Afoa, Staines, JAC, Hastings and Burton .. ??

 

[hsvjones]

On JAC as a Fullback...he might have played there in his junior years, but does anyone think with that much pace, he would be wasted at fullback?

If used right his pace could be even more of a weapon, supporting forwards up the middle, getting the ball more often in more dangerous areas much like Melbourne use Paps, not as a ball player that often but as a running fullback

The big question is whether his positional play and defence as a fullback is up to NRL level

Agree.. Attack will be great i think its just positional play and defence.. He would also need a full off season under Madge to get him fit and ready for FB,

 

[Wombat]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcDxrU7F6Gk


highlights

also when benji retires the 05 'era' officially comes to a end and the new tigers era begins :muscle:

I would get him based on the hair alone! We are in need to a long haired forward!

 

[avocadoontoast]

So let me get this right .. for 2021 we are after the following:
Proctor, Bunty Afoa, Staines, JAC, Hastings and Burton .. ??

Jason Saab too apparently.

 

[the_third]

On JAC as a Fullback...he might have played there in his junior years, but does anyone think with that much pace, he would be wasted at fullback?

He’d be better than Latrell

 

[Newtown]

Apparently JAC and Madge have held talks this week.

Reported on twitter - "SMH journalist Adrian Proszenko has reported that Michael Maguire and Josh Addo-Carr held discussions this week about a return to WT. Also says WT are favourites to land his signature." by NBWT

10 min long audio file: https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=721688

As long as it doesn't develop into another long winded painful saga such as occurred early this year between Latrell Mitchell and WT.

 

[avocadoontoast]

Apparently JAC and Madge have held talks this week.

Reported on twitter - "SMH journalist Adrian Proszenko has reported that Michael Maguire and Josh Addo-Carr held discussions this week about a return to WT. Also says WT are favourites to land his signature." by NBWT

10 min long audio file: https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=721688

As long as it doesn't develop into another long winded painful saga such as occurred early this year between Latrell Mitchell and WT.

What a whirlwind of emotions that thread was.

 

[weststigers]

On JAC as a Fullback...he might have played there in his junior years, but does anyone think with that much pace, he would be wasted at fullback?

If used right his pace could be even more of a weapon, supporting forwards up the middle, getting the ball more often in more dangerous areas much like Melbourne use Paps, not as a ball player that often but as a running fullback

The big question is whether his positional play and defence as a fullback is up to NRL level

I can see the attraction to playing him there, but it depends on the money we pay him. If it doesn't work out at FB, we've got a pretty expensive winger on the books.

I like JAC and would happily trial him at FB, but a little concerned about "Fullback Money" if it doesn't work out...You'd think he would command more than Doueihi and ultimately, this is a work in progress at best.

 

[weststigers]

On JAC as a Fullback...he might have played there in his junior years, but does anyone think with that much pace, he would be wasted at fullback?

He’d be better than Latrell

Latrell is a porker

 

[Tiger Tarl]

What would you think of JAC on $500k per year contract? Too much, too little?

 

[JC99]

On JAC as a Fullback...he might have played there in his junior years, but does anyone think with that much pace, he would be wasted at fullback?

If used right his pace could be even more of a weapon, supporting forwards up the middle, getting the ball more often in more dangerous areas much like Melbourne use Paps, not as a ball player that often but as a running fullback

The big question is whether his positional play and defence as a fullback is up to NRL level

I can see the attraction to playing him there, but it depends on the money we pay him. If it doesn't work out at FB, we've got a pretty expensive winger on the books.

I like JAC and would happily trial him at FB, but a little concerned about "Fullback Money" if it doesn't work out...You'd think he would command more than Doueihi and ultimately, this is a work in progress at best.

You wouldn’t be giving him anything over $600k and that’s the max. At around $500k he can play fullback, if he’s good enough he earns himself an upgrade if not then $500k for one of the best wingers isn’t that bad.

 

[TigerVinnie]

I would honestly think if we can at least snag just Burton + JAC the rest can be for depth. A possible (realistic) squad selection of:
1 Adam Doueihi
2 Josh Addo Carr
3 Moses Mybe
4 BJ Leilua
5 David Nofoluma
6 Matt Burton
7 Luke Brooks
8 Josh Aloiai
9 Grant/Liddle
10 Russel Packer
11 Luciano Leilua
12 Luke Garner
13 Alex Twal
14 Thomas Mikaela
15 Shawn Blore
16 Zane Musgrove
17 Michael Chee Kam/Stefano Utoikamano

Do I dare say...that finally looks like a genuine top 8 team

 

[Goldust]

Apparently JAC and Madge have held talks this week.

Reported on twitter - "SMH journalist Adrian Proszenko has reported that Michael Maguire and Josh Addo-Carr held discussions this week about a return to WT. Also says WT are favourites to land his signature." by NBWT

10 min long audio file: https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=721688

As long as it doesn't develop into another long winded painful saga such as occurred early this year between Latrell Mitchell and WT.

What a whirlwind of emotions that thread was.

I’m not mentally prepared for that again

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Why are we after Burton all of a sudden?