Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[tony soprano]

We should have signed masters young brother he looks pretty good .

Cousin.

I Remember watching him in reserves for saints he has put on a lot of size since then I’d go after him

 

[the_third]

Doueihi needs to become a much better ballplayer if we're going to run him at 6. I like the idea of grabbing Staines and Burton, but we need to be careful with how green our spine would be. The Tigers had a relatively young spine when we won the comp in 05, but Hodgson and Prince had both played state of origin and Marshall and Farah have gone on to become 2 legends of the game. Obviously we didn't know they'd be that good then, but with the benefit of hindsight it's pretty clear that a young spine having success like that is more the exception than it is the rule and they were all great players.

If we're planning to write-off next year and probably not really be a contender until 2023, then I can see the logic. But what's the point of creating a young team and then by the time they're ready to compete, they're all gonna come off contract. We need a mix of young, improving players who exceed their cap number and veterans who are win now players to continually compete. Otherwise you just end up at square 1 again (see what happened to us after 2013/14 when we ushered in the Big 4).

If Doueihi was moved to 5/8 we would need to look at new outside backs. He is to tall.

**It has already been established on the forum that passing between players of different heights creates an issue.**

this is a gee up surely?

Must be April 1st somewhere. That’s absolute garbage. Langer would never have made the cut if that’s the case.

Cmon man Alfie to Kevie ..Kevie to Renouf ...Renouf to Hancock ...height wise might be 3 inches between tallest to shortest

Haha yeah all shorties but, Langer to Lewis.
I have to wonder - How did I ever play footy with my kid?
Suffice to say a random comment and/or forum debate doesn’t establish anything as fact.

 

[Red88_Tiger]

Doueihi needs to become a much better ballplayer if we're going to run him at 6. I like the idea of grabbing Staines and Burton, but we need to be careful with how green our spine would be. The Tigers had a relatively young spine when we won the comp in 05, but Hodgson and Prince had both played state of origin and Marshall and Farah have gone on to become 2 legends of the game. Obviously we didn't know they'd be that good then, but with the benefit of hindsight it's pretty clear that a young spine having success like that is more the exception than it is the rule and they were all great players.

If we're planning to write-off next year and probably not really be a contender until 2023, then I can see the logic. But what's the point of creating a young team and then by the time they're ready to compete, they're all gonna come off contract. We need a mix of young, improving players who exceed their cap number and veterans who are win now players to continually compete. Otherwise you just end up at square 1 again (see what happened to us after 2013/14 when we ushered in the Big 4).

If Doueihi was moved to 5/8 we would need to look at new outside backs. He is to tall.

**It has already been established on the forum that passing between players of different heights creates an issue.**

this is a gee up surely?

Must be April 1st somewhere. That’s absolute garbage. Langer would never have made the cut if that’s the case.

Cmon man Alfie to Kevie ..Kevie to Renouf ...Renouf to Hancock ...height wise might be 3 inches between tallest to shortest

Langer must have to be on his toes to pass the water bottles Aswell ?

 

[the_third]

Just over a mil to spend and a no to JAC at $800K. Pascoe article in Pascoe thread

https://weststigersforum.com/topic/31318/pascoe-held-to-account/106

 

[JC99]

Bit over 1 million sounds right. Would be good if we could free up some more cash too, hopefully the money is spent wisely

 

[cochise]

Doueihi needs to become a much better ballplayer if we're going to run him at 6. I like the idea of grabbing Staines and Burton, but we need to be careful with how green our spine would be. The Tigers had a relatively young spine when we won the comp in 05, but Hodgson and Prince had both played state of origin and Marshall and Farah have gone on to become 2 legends of the game. Obviously we didn't know they'd be that good then, but with the benefit of hindsight it's pretty clear that a young spine having success like that is more the exception than it is the rule and they were all great players.

If we're planning to write-off next year and probably not really be a contender until 2023, then I can see the logic. But what's the point of creating a young team and then by the time they're ready to compete, they're all gonna come off contract. We need a mix of young, improving players who exceed their cap number and veterans who are win now players to continually compete. Otherwise you just end up at square 1 again (see what happened to us after 2013/14 when we ushered in the Big 4).

If Doueihi was moved to 5/8 we would need to look at new outside backs. He is to tall.

**It has already been established on the forum that passing between players of different heights creates an issue.**

this is a gee up surely?

No joke, how could a half be expected to pass to players that are different heights, that is one of our biggest issues. Surely everyone can see the problem here?

 

[cochise]

Doueihi needs to become a much better ballplayer if we're going to run him at 6. I like the idea of grabbing Staines and Burton, but we need to be careful with how green our spine would be. The Tigers had a relatively young spine when we won the comp in 05, but Hodgson and Prince had both played state of origin and Marshall and Farah have gone on to become 2 legends of the game. Obviously we didn't know they'd be that good then, but with the benefit of hindsight it's pretty clear that a young spine having success like that is more the exception than it is the rule and they were all great players.

If we're planning to write-off next year and probably not really be a contender until 2023, then I can see the logic. But what's the point of creating a young team and then by the time they're ready to compete, they're all gonna come off contract. We need a mix of young, improving players who exceed their cap number and veterans who are win now players to continually compete. Otherwise you just end up at square 1 again (see what happened to us after 2013/14 when we ushered in the Big 4).

If Doueihi was moved to 5/8 we would need to look at new outside backs. He is to tall.

**It has already been established on the forum that passing between players of different heights creates an issue.**

this is a gee up surely?

Must be April 1st somewhere. That’s absolute garbage. Langer would never have made the cut if that’s the case.

Its not about the half being different heights, its the rest of the squad. If they are different heights it is too difficult to adjust the passing and is why we drop so much ball.

 

[the_third]

that explains why we never went for NAS - unless we shift Douhei to 5/8

 

[twentyforty]

I had no idea that it was so hard to hit a moving target based on its height off the ground?
Gosh, this game is becoming scientific.

 

[Nelson]

I'd like to see a signing like Liam Farrell for a couple of years. I think he'd be a great leader for our young forward pack and add some toughness and determination. Smaller forwards like him can't coast through games relying on their size, they need to commit to every contact or they'll get belted. Hopefully that attitude could be inspired in others.

 

[hsvjones]

With the news out today in the media about Tigers Boss still hasn't spoken to Cleary since he left concern any of you ? I was thinking it may have an impact on us recruiting some of the young players they have on there books that we are after.
If one of the players gets an offer from Tigers and lets say Dogs for similar salary etc I would be inclined to say they may push him to the Dogs or might even play hard ball and not release him early to us in spite.

I hope this is not the case but had me thinking because we need everything in our power to help with recruitment and maybe its time for Pascoe and Clearly to have a chat and settle a few things.

ps. I know there release Blore to us early this year but just asking thoughts that's all

 

[TopTiger]

With the news out today in the media about Tigers Boss still hasn't spoken to Cleary since he left concern any of you ? I was thinking it may have an impact on us recruiting some of the young players they have on there books that we are after.
If one of the players gets an offer from Tigers and lets say Dogs for similar salary etc I would be inclined to say they may push him to the Dogs or might even play hard ball and not release him early to us in spite.

I hope this is not the case but had me thinking because we need everything in our power to help with recruitment and maybe its time for Pascoe and Clearly to have a chat and settle a few things.

ps. I know there release Blore to us early this year but just asking thoughts that's all

If Barrett rumours are true he has supposedly agreed not to poach Panthers players so Dogs may not be a problem in that regard.

 

[hsvjones]

With the news out today in the media about Tigers Boss still hasn't spoken to Cleary since he left concern any of you ? I was thinking it may have an impact on us recruiting some of the young players they have on there books that we are after.
If one of the players gets an offer from Tigers and lets say Dogs for similar salary etc I would be inclined to say they may push him to the Dogs or might even play hard ball and not release him early to us in spite.

I hope this is not the case but had me thinking because we need everything in our power to help with recruitment and maybe its time for Pascoe and Clearly to have a chat and settle a few things.

ps. I know there release Blore to us early this year but just asking thoughts that's all

If Barrett rumours are true he has supposedly agreed not to poach Panthers players so Dogs may not be a problem in that regard.

Understand that but used Dogs as an example. could be any team

 

[tony soprano]

With the news out today in the media about Tigers Boss still hasn't spoken to Cleary since he left concern any of you ? I was thinking it may have an impact on us recruiting some of the young players they have on there books that we are after.
If one of the players gets an offer from Tigers and lets say Dogs for similar salary etc I would be inclined to say they may push him to the Dogs or might even play hard ball and not release him early to us in spite.

I hope this is not the case but had me thinking because we need everything in our power to help with recruitment and maybe its time for Pascoe and Clearly to have a chat and settle a few things.

ps. I know there release Blore to us early this year but just asking thoughts that's all

If Barrett rumours are true he has supposedly agreed not to poach Panthers players so Dogs may not be a problem in that regard.

It’s not poaching if panthers agreed to let players talk to other clubs

 

[tony soprano]

With the news out today in the media about Tigers Boss still hasn't spoken to Cleary since he left concern any of you ? I was thinking it may have an impact on us recruiting some of the young players they have on there books that we are after.
If one of the players gets an offer from Tigers and lets say Dogs for similar salary etc I would be inclined to say they may push him to the Dogs or might even play hard ball and not release him early to us in spite.

I hope this is not the case but had me thinking because we need everything in our power to help with recruitment and maybe its time for Pascoe and Clearly to have a chat and settle a few things.

ps. I know there release Blore to us early this year but just asking thoughts that's all

I don’t think Ivan is as petty as Pascoe if it benefits their club they will release.

 

[TopTiger]

With the news out today in the media about Tigers Boss still hasn't spoken to Cleary since he left concern any of you ? I was thinking it may have an impact on us recruiting some of the young players they have on there books that we are after.
If one of the players gets an offer from Tigers and lets say Dogs for similar salary etc I would be inclined to say they may push him to the Dogs or might even play hard ball and not release him early to us in spite.

I hope this is not the case but had me thinking because we need everything in our power to help with recruitment and maybe its time for Pascoe and Clearly to have a chat and settle a few things.

ps. I know there release Blore to us early this year but just asking thoughts that's all

If Barrett rumours are true he has supposedly agreed not to poach Panthers players so Dogs may not be a problem in that regard.

Understand that but used Dogs as an example. could be any team

I don't believe Ivan has a problem with the Tigers given we permitted him to walk away from his contract with 2.5 years still remaining. As you stated the Panther released Blore so if another player Panthers player requests a release to sign with the Tigers I'm sure that Cleary will assess what's best for his club and the player in making any decision.

 

[twentyforty]

With the news out today in the media about Tigers Boss still hasn't spoken to Cleary since he left concern any of you ? I was thinking it may have an impact on us recruiting some of the young players they have on there books that we are after.
If one of the players gets an offer from Tigers and lets say Dogs for similar salary etc I would be inclined to say they may push him to the Dogs or might even play hard ball and not release him early to us in spite.

I hope this is not the case but had me thinking because we need everything in our power to help with recruitment and maybe its time for Pascoe and Clearly to have a chat and settle a few things.

ps. I know there release Blore to us early this year but just asking thoughts that's all

Don’t really think so? I would be more concerned if Pascoe couldn’t pick up the phone and chat with Brian Fletcher.

 

[Nelson]

With the news out today in the media about Tigers Boss still hasn't spoken to Cleary since he left concern any of you ? I was thinking it may have an impact on us recruiting some of the young players they have on there books that we are after.
If one of the players gets an offer from Tigers and lets say Dogs for similar salary etc I would be inclined to say they may push him to the Dogs or might even play hard ball and not release him early to us in spite.

I hope this is not the case but had me thinking because we need everything in our power to help with recruitment and maybe its time for Pascoe and Clearly to have a chat and settle a few things.

ps. I know there release Blore to us early this year but just asking thoughts that's all

I don’t think Ivan is as petty as Pascoe if it benefits their club they will release.

I'm sure he's every bit as petty if not more, he just has nothing to complain about in this situation.

 

[Russell]

With the news out today in the media about Tigers Boss still hasn't spoken to Cleary since he left concern any of you ? I was thinking it may have an impact on us recruiting some of the young players they have on there books that we are after.
If one of the players gets an offer from Tigers and lets say Dogs for similar salary etc I would be inclined to say they may push him to the Dogs or might even play hard ball and not release him early to us in spite.

I hope this is not the case but had me thinking because we need everything in our power to help with recruitment and maybe its time for Pascoe and Clearly to have a chat and settle a few things.

ps. I know there release Blore to us early this year but just asking thoughts that's all

I don’t think Ivan is as petty as Pascoe if it benefits their club they will release.

It is easy not to be petty if you are the perpetrator, not so easy if you are the victim.

Obviously Pascoe valued the friendship more than Cleary.

All is forgiven Iv - can we have a stack of your juniors - don't think so!

Watch out for the Bus Scumbag - it may run over you.

 

[Russell]

With the news out today in the media about Tigers Boss still hasn't spoken to Cleary since he left concern any of you ? I was thinking it may have an impact on us recruiting some of the young players they have on there books that we are after.
If one of the players gets an offer from Tigers and lets say Dogs for similar salary etc I would be inclined to say they may push him to the Dogs or might even play hard ball and not release him early to us in spite.

I hope this is not the case but had me thinking because we need everything in our power to help with recruitment and maybe its time for Pascoe and Clearly to have a chat and settle a few things.

ps. I know there release Blore to us early this year but just asking thoughts that's all

If Barrett rumours are true he has supposedly agreed not to poach Panthers players so Dogs may not be a problem in that regard.

Understand that but used Dogs as an example. could be any team

I don't believe Ivan has a problem with the Tigers given we permitted him to walk away from his contract with 2.5 years still remaining. As you stated the Panther released Blore so if another player Panthers player requests a release to sign with the Tigers I'm sure that Cleary will assess what's best for his club and the player in making any decision.

Well what a good bloke he is....NOT.