GNR4LIFE
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Martin being linked to the Warriors as a replacement for Foran. That would open the door for Lolohea. He'd be a much better signing than TMm.
Te Maire Martin
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Love_the_WestsTigers
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I agree
Love_the_WestsTigers
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Wests Tigers target Warriors utility Tuimoala Lolohea as James Tedesco replacement
BY Adrian Proszenko
http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/leag … vu311.html
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Wests Tigers have targeted Tuimoala Lolohea as the man to replace James Tedesco in a potential mid-season move that would allow Mitchell Moses to immediately shift to Parramatta.
The Tigers have wasted little time in replacing the departing members of the "big four", signing Warriors prop Ben Matulino as a replacement for Belmore-bound Aaron Woods and Josh Reynolds to fill the void left by Moses from next year. The joint-venture outfit still has the salary cap space required to find a suitable replacement for Tedesco at fullback and is making enquiries about the availability of another out-of-favour Warrior, Lolohea.
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If Lolohea asks for, and is granted, a release he would immediately begin his Tigers tenure in the halves alongside Luke Brooks. Lolohea's arrival would expedite the release of Moses to Parramatta, whose requests to immediately join the Eels have so far been blocked.
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The move would seemingly provide benefits for all parties, including the Warriors, who would be able to shift a highly paid reserve grader off their books.
Lolohea can play anywhere in the backline and rival clubs have been watching his situation with interest. South Sydney and North Queensland view him as a potential fullback, while Canberra believe his versatility makes him the ideal super sub from the bench. However, the cashed-up Tigers appear the best fit as they are the only club that can provide him with an opportunity to resume his first-grade career this season.
The Tigers had investigated the availability of Connor Watson and **_Te Maire Martin_**, **_although both will be staying put for now_**. The Roosters weren't prepared to release Watson, while Martin was a potential option until Reynolds signed.
If the Tigers miss out on Lolohea, they may have a ready-made replacement in-house. Winger David Nofoaluma, who only just signed a contract extension, is an option to shift to fullback.
The Tigers have already secured a mid-season transfer after Penrith agreed to release Malakai Watene-Zelezniak. The Panthers back, the brother of Kiwi international Dallin, fulfilled a lifelong dream when he made his NRL debut alongside his younger sibling.
Malakai was one of the beneficiaries when Matt Moylan, Waqa Blake and Peta Hiku were dropped for disciplinary reasons for the game against South Sydney. "MWZ" has been working part-time as a security guard to supplement his income, but the switch may allow him to focus on football full-time.
Ivan Cleary has only been at the club a few weeks but already his rebuild is taking shape. The Tigers have been armed with a war chest of almost $4 million after missing out on the signatures of Woods, Tedesco and Moses, and Cleary hasn't struggled to attract big-name recruits.
The side has won two of its three games with Cleary at the helm but will face another stiff challenge against defending premiers Cronulla at Leichhardt Oval on Saturday.
BY Adrian Proszenko
http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/leag … vu311.html
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Wests Tigers have targeted Tuimoala Lolohea as the man to replace James Tedesco in a potential mid-season move that would allow Mitchell Moses to immediately shift to Parramatta.
The Tigers have wasted little time in replacing the departing members of the "big four", signing Warriors prop Ben Matulino as a replacement for Belmore-bound Aaron Woods and Josh Reynolds to fill the void left by Moses from next year. The joint-venture outfit still has the salary cap space required to find a suitable replacement for Tedesco at fullback and is making enquiries about the availability of another out-of-favour Warrior, Lolohea.
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If Lolohea asks for, and is granted, a release he would immediately begin his Tigers tenure in the halves alongside Luke Brooks. Lolohea's arrival would expedite the release of Moses to Parramatta, whose requests to immediately join the Eels have so far been blocked.
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The move would seemingly provide benefits for all parties, including the Warriors, who would be able to shift a highly paid reserve grader off their books.
Lolohea can play anywhere in the backline and rival clubs have been watching his situation with interest. South Sydney and North Queensland view him as a potential fullback, while Canberra believe his versatility makes him the ideal super sub from the bench. However, the cashed-up Tigers appear the best fit as they are the only club that can provide him with an opportunity to resume his first-grade career this season.
The Tigers had investigated the availability of Connor Watson and **_Te Maire Martin_**, **_although both will be staying put for now_**. The Roosters weren't prepared to release Watson, while Martin was a potential option until Reynolds signed.
If the Tigers miss out on Lolohea, they may have a ready-made replacement in-house. Winger David Nofoaluma, who only just signed a contract extension, is an option to shift to fullback.
The Tigers have already secured a mid-season transfer after Penrith agreed to release Malakai Watene-Zelezniak. The Panthers back, the brother of Kiwi international Dallin, fulfilled a lifelong dream when he made his NRL debut alongside his younger sibling.
Malakai was one of the beneficiaries when Matt Moylan, Waqa Blake and Peta Hiku were dropped for disciplinary reasons for the game against South Sydney. "MWZ" has been working part-time as a security guard to supplement his income, but the switch may allow him to focus on football full-time.
Ivan Cleary has only been at the club a few weeks but already his rebuild is taking shape. The Tigers have been armed with a war chest of almost $4 million after missing out on the signatures of Woods, Tedesco and Moses, and Cleary hasn't struggled to attract big-name recruits.
The side has won two of its three games with Cleary at the helm but will face another stiff challenge against defending premiers Cronulla at Leichhardt Oval on Saturday.
tigerfanatic
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Paul kent reporting on triple m te maire martin will be granted his release to join the warriors next year but on his way he will finish off this season at the tigers..does anyone know if this is true or not?
TSupps05
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I wouldn't mind having him coming here for just half a season, anyone is would be better than Moses at the moment, i will do anything for him to get moved on.
tigerfanatic
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Thats what i am confused about. The only thing i can think of is the tigers have signed lolohea but warriors will not release him till next year i think cleary planned on signing lolohea and bringing him over to the tigers immediately then release moses to parra but warriors will not release lolohea so that means cleary needs a plan b and i think that is to bring martin over for the rest of this year in order to give moses his release. I personally wont have a problem with this moses needs to go and i think ivan is doing his best to look out for the club and to make sure we get a fair deal with the moses situation and not bullied into anything he doesn't want to do.
Coastie_Tiger
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i find that quite strange if true, but anyone is better than moses at the moment
Tim Sheens
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Would you rather have a sulking Moses or a humming TMM for the remaining fourteen odd games?
Kent's quote makes zero sense
851
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Why we have to get Moses out ASAP, if the warriors want Tui to stay this year it will help us out
Pawsandclaws
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The only reason for TMM to WTs for the remainder of the year is for him to continue to play in the NRL whereas at the Warriors he would be behind Foran. Regardless the WTs should keep TMM and Lolohea.
momo_amp_medo
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My opinion only ….. TMM is much better signing option ..... but guess it may be too late.
851
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Wih Reynolds signed, it is way to late
Wildcat777
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I hope it's true. And yes keep him. Would also be awesome at fullback…speed to burn and physique will be similar or bigger than Billy Slater. Having home for rest of year only will bring tears to my eyes when he has to go. And I am sure will not be alone.
momo_amp_medo
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Yes he can play half, 5/8 and possibly cover fullback.
Great utility and with Brooks …. you just never know.
Great utility and with Brooks …. you just never know.
It's not as easy as just throwing somebody into the fullback position. Catching spiralling torpedoes under pressure and the like is not something that just anybody can do. If the guy has never experienced that before it's a big ask for him to hit the ground running and do it on a week to week basis
How would Josh Reynolds go at hooker and sign Martin at 5/8? Not a fan of signing a player for only half a season before they go elsewhere. We have enough players in the team moving on and worrying about next year. Either way Moses needs to go or be dropped. I'd rather Littlejohn in team than Moses.