Tuimoala Lolohea Signs with WT

[Curaeus]

I'm reminded of the old saying "be careful what you wish for". Parramatta are seemingly desperate to get Moses on board asap. Good luck with that Eels!

 

[Chicken_Faced_Killa]

Wasn't too fussed on this guy but the way Moses has been going the quicker he gets here the better.

 

[Seantice]

I agree. I dont want parra to get moses for nothing though. I want one of there forwards. toepea ir whatever his name is would be good.

 

[vlad]

Hopefully it happens this week , the Eels have Canberra next round & we know what Papalii will do to Moses .

 

[smoking_gun]

I'm sick of hearing talk whether tui is coming over not. Sounds like another premadona and is most likely getting his advice off issac moses 😑

It's not him that's holding the process up now. As I posted earlier in the week it's now up to the warriors.

 

[goldcoast_tiger]

My cowboys source said they have offered $500k per season x 3 years from 2018\. Beats Tigers offer by around $70k a year but he also said that he hasn't agreed to any terms as of 2pm today

You mentioned in an earlier post that the Cows don't pay overs for players. Their reported offer of $500k seems high to me. What would you offer, based on your analysis?

His versatility gives you a bit more flexibility for his cap % but 500k is redlining. tigers offer was sound to relative market value. No need to get in a bidding war for him.

What versatility are you talking about, is it the fact that he can spend as much time in reserve grade as he does in the First ?

 

[smoking_gun]

My cowboys source said they have offered $500k per season x 3 years from 2018\. Beats Tigers offer by around $70k a year but he also said that he hasn't agreed to any terms as of 2pm today

You mentioned in an earlier post that the Cows don't pay overs for players. Their reported offer of $500k seems high to me. What would you offer, based on your analysis?

His versatility gives you a bit more flexibility for his cap % but 500k is redlining. tigers offer was sound to relative market value. No need to get in a bidding war for him.

What versatility are you talking about, is it the fact that he can spend as much time in reserve grade as he does in the First ?

He can play anywhere in the back line. That's pretty invaluable. Just because Kearney doesn't rate him doesn't mean he's a bad player. He's a gun player. Will be a good addition to the Tigers

 

[vlad]

I agree. I dont want parra to get moses for nothing though. I want one of there forwards. toepea ir whatever his name is would be good.

Doubt they'd do that .
Would most likely be Twal who we've already signed for next year

 

[andrew 474]

Has he signed on with us

 

[vlad]

Has he signed on with us

http://www.weststigersforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=29250

 

[DonnyBrasco]

Te Maire Martin is set to join the Warriors after knocking back Melbourne in a move that will expedite the immediate the transfers of Tui Lolehia to Wests Tigers and Mitchell Moses to Parramatta.
Lolohia has been considering offers from Canberra and North Queensland but believes the best career path for him lies at Wests Tigers. He has asked for a release from the Warriors, which is likely to be forthcoming when the Martin deal is officially signed off. Lolahia's move to the Tigers will be for the remainder of this year, plus two additional seasons. He will immediately slot in alongside Luke Brooks in the halves, freeing up Moses go straight across to the Eels. Lolohia will then be in prime position to take over at fullback when James Tedesco shifts to the Roosters in 2018.

The shift seemingly has benefits for all parties. Lolohia will get a regular starting spot in his preferred position after languishing with the Warriors' feeder club, Auckland Vulcans; Martin will get the chance to establish himself as first-grader as Foran's long-term replacement; the Tigers will fill the last remaining piece in their quest for 'big four' replacements; and Parramatta will get the half they have been pining for to play alongside Corey Norman.
http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/te-maire-martin-move-to-warriors-set-to-trigger-player-movement-merrygoround-20170512-gw3wiu.html

He can't even spell Lolohea correctly. High quality journalism there from the smh

Got it wrong with 4 different attempts :astonished:

Interestingly he got it correct on all attempts in the printed version, I'll guess it was autocorrected to the incorrect spelling.

 

[Andyvee]

The guy has talent, and will have something to prove when he gets here. Will be more than motivated to prove his previous employer wrong.

Moses appears to be playing like he is in limbo, with no real motivation to contribute to the teams progression this year.

Lolohea is a gamble. But a gamble that may actually pay off once he is fit and enjoying hi footy again under a better coach.

 

[WT2K]

Can't watch but he's playing 5/8 today in ISP and Fox is showing the game. Should be starting soon

 

[old_man_tiger]

Moses will play his best few games when he transfers to the eels and LoLo2 will take a while to get going here.

That's my first prediction.

My second one is that after 12 months at their respective clubs we will be happier than the eels with our purchase.

 

[Ed_Reschs]

I'm not sold on him. Pretty average in my view.

 

[Ed_Reschs]

On the other hand is opposite in this game te Marie Martin has class

 

[teddy23]

Really wouldn't be happy if we signed him up, doesn't look good at all.

Let Cowboys take him on 500 K and we can take Gideon Mosby from them.

Play Gideon wing and look for a real fullback.

 

[Born_tiger]

Ill take Dylan Edwards after that try.

 

[gallagher]

If he's our long term fullback, then why wouldn't we play him there this year?
Tedesco has clocked off .

 

[momo_amp_medo]

Watched him today against the Panthers.
Looks very unfit.
At present level he is not worth the money being talked about.
Probably "a project" to work on …... but we need more for our 17 squad.