Tigers and Storm Player Loan Swap
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Chaos
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@Dyloh said in [Tigers and Storm Player Loan Swap](/post/1122255) said:
The great thing with Momo is that his first instinct is to cut back in rather then run up the edge, the vid clearly shows this instinct he has.
Momo is a keeper for sure.
Chaos
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@Cairnstigers said in [Tigers and Storm Player Loan Swap](/post/1122338) said:
Just start Momo at 4 and CT at 5, Mbye off the bench, I know it won’t fold out like that as Mbye is a captain, but just makes sense, Mbye would be far more effective off the bench as he can fill multiple roles.
@Chaos said in [Tigers and Storm Player Loan Swap](/post/1122364) said:
That idiot Kurt Gidley captained NSW from the bench...
Benji is co captain anyways so its possible.
old_man_tiger
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Why not Mbye at 9 and Walters from the bench. Mbye to shift to the backs if required.
That's the best way to use Mbye, we are paying a bomb for a guy who is first grade standard in multiple positions. I don't think he can ever be great in any role.
That's the best way to use Mbye, we are paying a bomb for a guy who is first grade standard in multiple positions. I don't think he can ever be great in any role.
@old_man_tiger said in [Tigers and Storm Player Loan Swap](/post/1122414) said:
Yeah he's ok at a few positions.
Still not sold on him at any.
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[It’s back on! Storm and Tigers re-open talks over Grant-Momirovski switch](https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2020-west-tigers-paul-momirovski-harry-grant-melbourne-storm-swap-deal/news-story/91d26b208ef206f5532404ae4850b2cc)
The much-hyped Harry Grant-Paul Momirovski player loan arrangement between the Melbourne Storm and Wests Tigers is back in play again.
Fox Sports has confirmed the Storm and Tigers have reopened negotiations about making the unique seven-month player swap deal happen.
With the March 1 deadline to have 29 NRL players registered on NRL club rosters now passed, both clubs are in dialogue to get the deal done as quickly as possible.
Provided all the correct NRL protocols are followed, the move could happen in time for round one.
The move appeared all set to get the green light last month before the NRL torpedoed the arrangement after it ruled the situation would have tipped the Storm $16,000 over the limit of the $9.8 million salary cap.
But with Grant continuing to push for a release due to his desire to get more NRL game time and Momirovski still open to spending seven months under Craig Bellamy in a different system, both clubs are trying to thrash out a way to make it work.
The Wests Tigers are still intent on adding specialist dummy-half Grant to the club’s roster for 2020 after trialling Billy Walters and Josh Reynolds at hooker.
Walters has the jump on becoming the Tigers first-choice hooker but is far more accomplished in the halves while Reynolds is also better suited as a five-eighth or utility.
Should the Tigers bring Grant to Concord, he will walk straight into the no. 9 jumper vacated by club champion Robbie Farah at the end of last season.
Grant showcased his talent in the Storm’s most recent trial against the Cowboys, once-again underlining why he is ready to play NRL.
Momirovski picked up an ankle injury in the Perth Nines but it is only a minor issue.
The Storm are intent on adding depth to their centres after the departures of Queensland and Australian centre Will Chambers and Curtis Scott at the end of last season.
As it stands at the moment, Justin Olam and Brenko Lee are expected to start the season in the centres for the Storm’s round one match against Manly at Brookvale on Sunday March 15.
Both Grant and Momirovski toured their respective new club’s facilities earlier this year before the NRL rejected the initial player transfer.
The much-hyped Harry Grant-Paul Momirovski player loan arrangement between the Melbourne Storm and Wests Tigers is back in play again.
Fox Sports has confirmed the Storm and Tigers have reopened negotiations about making the unique seven-month player swap deal happen.
With the March 1 deadline to have 29 NRL players registered on NRL club rosters now passed, both clubs are in dialogue to get the deal done as quickly as possible.
Provided all the correct NRL protocols are followed, the move could happen in time for round one.
The move appeared all set to get the green light last month before the NRL torpedoed the arrangement after it ruled the situation would have tipped the Storm $16,000 over the limit of the $9.8 million salary cap.
But with Grant continuing to push for a release due to his desire to get more NRL game time and Momirovski still open to spending seven months under Craig Bellamy in a different system, both clubs are trying to thrash out a way to make it work.
The Wests Tigers are still intent on adding specialist dummy-half Grant to the club’s roster for 2020 after trialling Billy Walters and Josh Reynolds at hooker.
Walters has the jump on becoming the Tigers first-choice hooker but is far more accomplished in the halves while Reynolds is also better suited as a five-eighth or utility.
Should the Tigers bring Grant to Concord, he will walk straight into the no. 9 jumper vacated by club champion Robbie Farah at the end of last season.
Grant showcased his talent in the Storm’s most recent trial against the Cowboys, once-again underlining why he is ready to play NRL.
Momirovski picked up an ankle injury in the Perth Nines but it is only a minor issue.
The Storm are intent on adding depth to their centres after the departures of Queensland and Australian centre Will Chambers and Curtis Scott at the end of last season.
As it stands at the moment, Justin Olam and Brenko Lee are expected to start the season in the centres for the Storm’s round one match against Manly at Brookvale on Sunday March 15.
Both Grant and Momirovski toured their respective new club’s facilities earlier this year before the NRL rejected the initial player transfer.
Elderslie_Tiger
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As it stands at the moment, Justin Olam and Brenko Lee are expected to start the season in the centres for the Storm’s round one match
That'll strike fear into the Manly team
That'll strike fear into the Manly team
davey_farrell
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please please let it happen!!! if we get Grant we are looking very very good!!
Elderslie_Tiger
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We should hold on onto MOMO and let GRANT seek a release to join WT'S
We need MOMO and having Grant for 7 months won't achieve much go with what we have could turn out to be very unsettling for the team
We need MOMO and having Grant for 7 months won't achieve much go with what we have could turn out to be very unsettling for the team
JD Tiger
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With MBye injured, who would we have partnering BJ as our starting centres if Momo goes to Storm? Talau? Couldn't have M Johns, with Grant taking up spot 30 there's no room. (Although there could be if Momos spot in the 30 was swapped for Grant, is that how it works?)
jrtiger
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hope we don't let Momirovski go until M'Bye is match fit again, otherwise we're gonna look pretty skint in the backline until then. that said, the quicker we get Grant the better
avocadoontoast
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Hope it goes ahead. We are in desperate need of an 80 minute hooker and Grant looks to be a high quality player.
avocadoontoast
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@JD-Tiger said in [Tigers and Storm Player Loan Swap](/post/1124947) said:
Yeah Grant wouldn't take up an additional position, he'd just replace Momo in the top 30 for 2020 I would have thought.
Tigers_Tigers
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we have talau and jennings to play centres if momo leaves and mbye injured
Jimmy
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Grant would be an awesome addition...really hope he go play the full 80 as I don’t like the thought of grub or Walters on the bench...will need 4 forwards imo