Wests Tigers sign Zane Musgrove till 2021

[tigerbalm]

I accept that some of our supporters will be uncomfortable with this signing and I can understand their point of view. I'm not at all uncomfortable about it,
This guy has been through the justice system and it has determined the penalty for the offence. I don't think it is the position of any employer to then decide to double down on that and exact further punishment by way of denying a person the right to earn a living at his chosen profession.
the NRL and clubs certainly have the right to protect their brands, but unless the offence is of such a significant nature to result in brand damage, I don't feel that they have a role to play.
The sentence from the court would seem to indicate that this offence was at the lower end of scale.
He's still a relatively young man. I hope he's learned a lesson, conducts himself appropriately from here on and plays some awesome football for us.

Fair point.

To be honest, if he turns out to be a revelation I think ( if I was honest with myself) I’d probably look past his history. I think the issue is people ( me included) were hoping for a more elite signing and this kids copping that. Good luck to him. Prove us haters wrong.

 

[Tiger5150]

on one hand, it certainly strengthens our weakest position, but on the other hand, what a hypocrisy from the WT and NRL, a violent women beater - it's ok all is forgotten, but if you are Folau ...
Reminds me of the old blues song (paraphrased):
'if you are a woman beater, you're right,
but if you are Folau, get back, get back, get back'!

Who are you suggesting is a woman beater?

 

[happy_tiger]

on one hand, it certainly strengthens our weakest position, but on the other hand, what a hypocrisy from the WT and NRL, a violent women beater - it's ok all is forgotten, but if you are Folau ...
Reminds me of the old blues song (paraphrased):
'if you are a woman beater, you're right,
but if you are Folau, get back, get back, get back'!


Who are you suggesting is a woman beater?

I'm with you Glenn ...I reckon Maria Folau takes Izzy

 

[WeHaveCheeKam]

We can't lose when we sign someone on close to a minimum contract. If it doesn't work out, at least its not eating $$$ away (EG - Taylor, Mbye, Packer, Reynolds x1000).

Have a good feeling about this one.

 

[Russell]

on one hand, it certainly strengthens our weakest position, but on the other hand, what a hypocrisy from the WT and NRL, a violent women beater - it's ok all is forgotten, but if you are Folau ...
Reminds me of the old blues song (paraphrased):
'if you are a woman beater, you're right,
but if you are Folau, get back, get back, get back'!

Get a bit serious my friend - "a violent women beater" .....think you are getting your court cases mixed up or you are just pushing the Folau barrow.

Welcome Zane - rip in.

 

[BAGNF05]

Welcome Zane, good signing. Hang on to the leftover coin until a marquee player is prepared to play for us

 

[Geo]

on one hand, it certainly strengthens our weakest position, but on the other hand, what a hypocrisy from the WT and NRL, a violent women beater - it's ok all is forgotten, but if you are Folau ...
Reminds me of the old blues song (paraphrased):
'if you are a woman beater, you're right,
but if you are Folau, get back, get back, get back'!

Get a bit serious my friend - "a violent women beater" .....think you are getting your court cases mixed up or you are just pushing the Folau barrow.

Welcome Zane - rip in.

Good on you Russ...see we can sign a Souff's reject..

 

[Russell]

on one hand, it certainly strengthens our weakest position, but on the other hand, what a hypocrisy from the WT and NRL, a violent women beater - it's ok all is forgotten, but if you are Folau ...
Reminds me of the old blues song (paraphrased):
'if you are a woman beater, you're right,
but if you are Folau, get back, get back, get back'!

Get a bit serious my friend - "a violent women beater" .....think you are getting your court cases mixed up or you are just pushing the Folau barrow.

Welcome Zane - rip in.

Good on you Russ...see we can sign a Souff's reject..

Thanks Geo - Hopefully he is the last one - the others being talked about ain't worth a bean.

 

[Wa_Mag_Tig]

About time. He looks the goods and we could've used him last year. I think this signing will suprise alot on this forum. Forwards DONE!

 

[jirskyr]

Knew I shouldn’t be getting my hopes up.

Obviously you didn't know, coz you got your hopes up.

Everyone knew this signing was coming since Musgrove was cleared to return to training. It was guessed several times in reference to Pascoe's "possibly even this week".

 

[colinbh]

Imagine supporting a club where you have to discuss the severity of the players sexual assault cases. Not including king hitting forwards or Uber smashing utilities. This club just keep going backwards. You can tell that they’re embarrassed by this signing by the timing of the announcement.

whatever takes the emphasis away from stealing from charities.....

hahahaha gotta love your league!!!! Imagine the stuff the older players used to get away with back in the day???

Not the thread, but, a certain Donald Trump, who is a convicted Rapist and Felon and his family defrauded a charity for personal benefit and seemingly most of his supporters don't care. Even worse, he holds back funds that no doubt resulted in deaths of (teammates) allies and they still keep him as their leader.

I hope that Simona makes a go of his career if given the chance.

Once again you babble on about something you obviously know nothing about.

Get off the ABC and CNN. You might actually learn something.

 

[Tim Sheens]

Imagine supporting a club where you have to discuss the severity of the players sexual assault cases. Not including king hitting forwards or Uber smashing utilities. This club just keep going backwards. You can tell that they’re embarrassed by this signing by the timing of the announcement.

whatever takes the emphasis away from stealing from charities.....

hahahaha gotta love your league!!!! Imagine the stuff the older players used to get away with back in the day???

Not the thread, but, a certain Donald Trump, who is a convicted Rapist and Felon and his family defrauded a charity for personal benefit and seemingly most of his supporters don't care. Even worse, he holds back funds that no doubt resulted in deaths of (teammates) allies and they still keep him as their leader.

I hope that Simona makes a go of his career if given the chance.


Once again you babble on about something you obviously know nothing about.

Get off the ABC and CNN. You might actually learn something.

Whatever your fantasy world full to the brim with Kool Aid reckons Col.

Do your grandchildren agree with you?

 

[tigger19]

While over @ South's they are talking about Arrow,Mitchell and JAC joining there team and Tigers are pleased to announce Zane Musgrove as there scoop signing.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

hmmmmm.

I know we need the numbers but unsure of this guy


Very unsure. We need a prop with size, but I have a hard time ethically just ignoring this:

Quote: “In the cold light of day you could observe the distress on her. She was crying and upset. It even affected her here today,” Mr Lyon said.

I'm hearing you....

I felt the same about packer....

This ethically is harder for me as it was a young woman.

Packer, at least, was against a man (albeit an unconscious one and he stomped on his head)

I don't want to bring this thread down, but there is a legit chance next season at times we will have a front row of
Packer
Josh
Musgrove

Not sure what message that sends and what type of club we are trying to be. They were pretty strong only a couple of years back about being a "no ___heads" club. Seems that has been completely thrown out the window.

And, yeah, I get that we need a big prop and Musgrove fits the bill....

I’m glad you specified the prop had to be big. Like when someone says we need a fast winger, or a hard running second rower.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

white knights quiver and cry overwhelmed with sadness as another disgraced criminal joins the team.

welcome aboard Zane the PAIN Musgrove.
Left hand that'll make women tremble and right that'll make cry babies of forums run for their lives.

Zane the pain, not bad. Up there with fat lucy.

My names Dane. What do you think my nickname was for my entire childhood

 

[tigeress]

Didn't realize how much he looks like a heavier version Esan Marsters .....

That's what I thought when I saw him. Welcome aboard Zane do yourself and the West Tigers proud:blush:

 

[tigeress]

I hate this club

Do you !:astonished:

 

[TieDye]

Imagine supporting a club where you have to discuss the severity of the players sexual assault cases. Not including king hitting forwards or Uber smashing utilities. This club just keep going backwards. You can tell that they’re embarrassed by this signing by the timing of the announcement.

I’d suggest that you and others here be careful with your words. Musgrove was never convicted of sexual assault and we need to be accurate with our description

Nah, I’m fine with my description.

Even the fact we have to discuss the differences between indecent assault vs sexual assault is crazy.

Meh.

You’d make a terrible lawyer

 

[TieDye]

white knights quiver and cry overwhelmed with sadness as another disgraced criminal joins the team.

welcome aboard Zane the PAIN Musgrove.
Left hand that'll make women tremble and right that'll make cry babies of forums run for their lives.

Zane the pain, not bad. Up there with fat lucy.

My names Dane. What do you think my nickname was for my entire childhood

Brain? Stain?

 

[Ponyo]

white knights quiver and cry overwhelmed with sadness as another disgraced criminal joins the team.

welcome aboard Zane the PAIN Musgrove.
Left hand that'll make women tremble and right that'll make cry babies of forums run for their lives.

Zane the pain, not bad. Up there with fat lucy.

My names Dane. What do you think my nickname was for my entire childhood


Brain? Stain?

'Not so great' Dane