WT Player Recruitment & Retention for 2021

[Geo]

Looking at the below list from your main post it is quite impressive considering the feel around fans that we are doing an average job with recruitment.

Looking at the Losses there is not 1 player on that list that I can say oh wished we kept him.. (Momo would be the closest but happy for the swap for Daine L as it was a better long term decision).

Losses:
Benji Marshall (Off Contract)
Chris Lawrence (Retired)
Chris McQueen (Huddersfield Giants)
Dylan Smith (Penrith Panthers)
Elijah Taylor (Off Contract)
Josh Aloiai (Sulked until released, Manly Sea Eagles)
Josh Reynolds (Released, Hull FC)
Kane Bradley (Released, NQ Cowboys)
Matt Eisenhuth (Penrith Panthers)
Oliver Clark (Retired)
Paul Momirovski (Released, Penrith Panthers)
Robert Jennings (Penrith Panthers)
Sam McIntyre (Gold Coast Titans)

Looking at all the re-signed players below I think we have made the correct decisions on all except Nofo (would of like 3 years max not 4 - but its not like we paid 800k Aka Dog with Cotric)

Re-Signed:
David Nofoaluma (2025)
Jacob Liddle (2023)
Jake Simpkin (2024)
Jock Madden (2022)
Shawn Blore (2023)
Zane Musgrove (2024)

Our signings have been excellent considering we have had salary caps problems and even getting players where other clubs are paying some freight. Love the fact we are also adding Club options to contracts for players with question marks E.g Joey and JTJ. Just smart business

Signed:
Daine Laurie (2023)
James Tamou (2022)
James Roberts (2021, club option 2022)
Joe Ofahengaue (2023)
Stefano Utoikamanu (2023)
Tom Amone (2021)
Tukimihia Simpkins (2023)

So looking at this as a big picture we have done some extremely good recruitment over the last 18 months even though it doesn't show on the Ladder position but we can all see we are heading upwards. We now we have some serious cash coming available to keep the good ones and also target the top line players. I have said this all along but once we get the 1st big name player I think others will follow so don't mind paying overs to make this happen for the right player.
Players look at our club now and see a new COE been built, A lot of time and money put into junior development and recruitment of ex players, our lower grade teams are winning and the club itself is making money... we are just about to move into the reward part of this whole process and it is well overdue.
People might not like Madge and want him gone but he has been a massive part of building this club up from the ground along with Hartigan. We needed an experienced guy to come in and make the tough decisions and allow him time to complete the job and looking at all the players he has moved on I am quite happy. Madge worked under Belly in Melb and knows what's needed...

Exactly. When we lay down on paper all the changes that have taken place, we are moving forward at a rate beyond my expectation. On field results are always the last piece to move. Hopefully that's on the way. You could also include Doueihi on that list also.

I reckon Aloiai and Momo are losses but they aren't big losses and the getting Laurie early as well as not paying top dollar for Aloiai are good business decisions.

Personally I think we are doing a great job. I don't think the Tamou signing was great because Tamou is getting picked ahead of some quality junior players but the Tamou signing wasn't a bad signing. We've improved out of sight.

But I don’t think Tamou was ever signed on to be the best player, I believe he was signed to show the youngsters leadership and how to prepare and play the game?

If Mr Tamou could just get back in the defensive line..I would be happy..

 

[happy_tiger]

Looking at the below list from your main post it is quite impressive considering the feel around fans that we are doing an average job with recruitment.

Looking at the Losses there is not 1 player on that list that I can say oh wished we kept him.. (Momo would be the closest but happy for the swap for Daine L as it was a better long term decision).

Losses:
Benji Marshall (Off Contract)
Chris Lawrence (Retired)
Chris McQueen (Huddersfield Giants)
Dylan Smith (Penrith Panthers)
Elijah Taylor (Off Contract)
Josh Aloiai (Sulked until released, Manly Sea Eagles)
Josh Reynolds (Released, Hull FC)
Kane Bradley (Released, NQ Cowboys)
Matt Eisenhuth (Penrith Panthers)
Oliver Clark (Retired)
Paul Momirovski (Released, Penrith Panthers)
Robert Jennings (Penrith Panthers)
Sam McIntyre (Gold Coast Titans)

Looking at all the re-signed players below I think we have made the correct decisions on all except Nofo (would of like 3 years max not 4 - but its not like we paid 800k Aka Dog with Cotric)

Re-Signed:
David Nofoaluma (2025)
Jacob Liddle (2023)
Jake Simpkin (2024)
Jock Madden (2022)
Shawn Blore (2023)
Zane Musgrove (2024)

Our signings have been excellent considering we have had salary caps problems and even getting players where other clubs are paying some freight. Love the fact we are also adding Club options to contracts for players with question marks E.g Joey and JTJ. Just smart business

Signed:
Daine Laurie (2023)
James Tamou (2022)
James Roberts (2021, club option 2022)
Joe Ofahengaue (2023)
Stefano Utoikamanu (2023)
Tom Amone (2021)
Tukimihia Simpkins (2023)

So looking at this as a big picture we have done some extremely good recruitment over the last 18 months even though it doesn't show on the Ladder position but we can all see we are heading upwards. We now we have some serious cash coming available to keep the good ones and also target the top line players. I have said this all along but once we get the 1st big name player I think others will follow so don't mind paying overs to make this happen for the right player.
Players look at our club now and see a new COE been built, A lot of time and money put into junior development and recruitment of ex players, our lower grade teams are winning and the club itself is making money... we are just about to move into the reward part of this whole process and it is well overdue.
People might not like Madge and want him gone but he has been a massive part of building this club up from the ground along with Hartigan. We needed an experienced guy to come in and make the tough decisions and allow him time to complete the job and looking at all the players he has moved on I am quite happy. Madge worked under Belly in Melb and knows what's needed...

Exactly. When we lay down on paper all the changes that have taken place, we are moving forward at a rate beyond my expectation. On field results are always the last piece to move. Hopefully that's on the way. You could also include Doueihi on that list also.

I reckon Aloiai and Momo are losses but they aren't big losses and the getting Laurie early as well as not paying top dollar for Aloiai are good business decisions.

Personally I think we are doing a great job. I don't think the Tamou signing was great because Tamou is getting picked ahead of some quality junior players but the Tamou signing wasn't a bad signing. We've improved out of sight.

But I don’t think Tamou was ever signed on to be the best player, I believe he was signed to show the youngsters leadership and how to prepare and play the game?

If Mr Tamou could just get back in the defensive line..I would be happy..

I'd be happy if the 13 of them could come up in one straight ...no matter whether the ball goes left or right

 

[bathursttiger1]

Looking at the below list from your main post it is quite impressive considering the feel around fans that we are doing an average job with recruitment.

Looking at the Losses there is not 1 player on that list that I can say oh wished we kept him.. (Momo would be the closest but happy for the swap for Daine L as it was a better long term decision).

Losses:
Benji Marshall (Off Contract)
Chris Lawrence (Retired)
Chris McQueen (Huddersfield Giants)
Dylan Smith (Penrith Panthers)
Elijah Taylor (Off Contract)
Josh Aloiai (Sulked until released, Manly Sea Eagles)
Josh Reynolds (Released, Hull FC)
Kane Bradley (Released, NQ Cowboys)
Matt Eisenhuth (Penrith Panthers)
Oliver Clark (Retired)
Paul Momirovski (Released, Penrith Panthers)
Robert Jennings (Penrith Panthers)
Sam McIntyre (Gold Coast Titans)

Looking at all the re-signed players below I think we have made the correct decisions on all except Nofo (would of like 3 years max not 4 - but its not like we paid 800k Aka Dog with Cotric)

Re-Signed:
David Nofoaluma (2025)
Jacob Liddle (2023)
Jake Simpkin (2024)
Jock Madden (2022)
Shawn Blore (2023)
Zane Musgrove (2024)

Our signings have been excellent considering we have had salary caps problems and even getting players where other clubs are paying some freight. Love the fact we are also adding Club options to contracts for players with question marks E.g Joey and JTJ. Just smart business

Signed:
Daine Laurie (2023)
James Tamou (2022)
James Roberts (2021, club option 2022)
Joe Ofahengaue (2023)
Stefano Utoikamanu (2023)
Tom Amone (2021)
Tukimihia Simpkins (2023)

So looking at this as a big picture we have done some extremely good recruitment over the last 18 months even though it doesn't show on the Ladder position but we can all see we are heading upwards. We now we have some serious cash coming available to keep the good ones and also target the top line players. I have said this all along but once we get the 1st big name player I think others will follow so don't mind paying overs to make this happen for the right player.
Players look at our club now and see a new COE been built, A lot of time and money put into junior development and recruitment of ex players, our lower grade teams are winning and the club itself is making money... we are just about to move into the reward part of this whole process and it is well overdue.
People might not like Madge and want him gone but he has been a massive part of building this club up from the ground along with Hartigan. We needed an experienced guy to come in and make the tough decisions and allow him time to complete the job and looking at all the players he has moved on I am quite happy. Madge worked under Belly in Melb and knows what's needed...

Exactly. When we lay down on paper all the changes that have taken place, we are moving forward at a rate beyond my expectation. On field results are always the last piece to move. Hopefully that's on the way. You could also include Doueihi on that list also.

I reckon Aloiai and Momo are losses but they aren't big losses and the getting Laurie early as well as not paying top dollar for Aloiai are good business decisions.

Personally I think we are doing a great job. I don't think the Tamou signing was great because Tamou is getting picked ahead of some quality junior players but the Tamou signing wasn't a bad signing. We've improved out of sight.

But I don’t think Tamou was ever signed on to be the best player, I believe he was signed to show the youngsters leadership and how to prepare and play the game?

If Mr Tamou could just get back in the defensive line..I would be happy..

I'd be happy if the 13 of them could come up in one straight ...no matter whether the ball goes left or right

What about straight ahead?

 

[happy_tiger]

Looking at the below list from your main post it is quite impressive considering the feel around fans that we are doing an average job with recruitment.

Looking at the Losses there is not 1 player on that list that I can say oh wished we kept him.. (Momo would be the closest but happy for the swap for Daine L as it was a better long term decision).

Losses:
Benji Marshall (Off Contract)
Chris Lawrence (Retired)
Chris McQueen (Huddersfield Giants)
Dylan Smith (Penrith Panthers)
Elijah Taylor (Off Contract)
Josh Aloiai (Sulked until released, Manly Sea Eagles)
Josh Reynolds (Released, Hull FC)
Kane Bradley (Released, NQ Cowboys)
Matt Eisenhuth (Penrith Panthers)
Oliver Clark (Retired)
Paul Momirovski (Released, Penrith Panthers)
Robert Jennings (Penrith Panthers)
Sam McIntyre (Gold Coast Titans)

Looking at all the re-signed players below I think we have made the correct decisions on all except Nofo (would of like 3 years max not 4 - but its not like we paid 800k Aka Dog with Cotric)

Re-Signed:
David Nofoaluma (2025)
Jacob Liddle (2023)
Jake Simpkin (2024)
Jock Madden (2022)
Shawn Blore (2023)
Zane Musgrove (2024)

Our signings have been excellent considering we have had salary caps problems and even getting players where other clubs are paying some freight. Love the fact we are also adding Club options to contracts for players with question marks E.g Joey and JTJ. Just smart business

Signed:
Daine Laurie (2023)
James Tamou (2022)
James Roberts (2021, club option 2022)
Joe Ofahengaue (2023)
Stefano Utoikamanu (2023)
Tom Amone (2021)
Tukimihia Simpkins (2023)

So looking at this as a big picture we have done some extremely good recruitment over the last 18 months even though it doesn't show on the Ladder position but we can all see we are heading upwards. We now we have some serious cash coming available to keep the good ones and also target the top line players. I have said this all along but once we get the 1st big name player I think others will follow so don't mind paying overs to make this happen for the right player.
Players look at our club now and see a new COE been built, A lot of time and money put into junior development and recruitment of ex players, our lower grade teams are winning and the club itself is making money... we are just about to move into the reward part of this whole process and it is well overdue.
People might not like Madge and want him gone but he has been a massive part of building this club up from the ground along with Hartigan. We needed an experienced guy to come in and make the tough decisions and allow him time to complete the job and looking at all the players he has moved on I am quite happy. Madge worked under Belly in Melb and knows what's needed...

Exactly. When we lay down on paper all the changes that have taken place, we are moving forward at a rate beyond my expectation. On field results are always the last piece to move. Hopefully that's on the way. You could also include Doueihi on that list also.

I reckon Aloiai and Momo are losses but they aren't big losses and the getting Laurie early as well as not paying top dollar for Aloiai are good business decisions.

Personally I think we are doing a great job. I don't think the Tamou signing was great because Tamou is getting picked ahead of some quality junior players but the Tamou signing wasn't a bad signing. We've improved out of sight.

But I don’t think Tamou was ever signed on to be the best player, I believe he was signed to show the youngsters leadership and how to prepare and play the game?

If Mr Tamou could just get back in the defensive line..I would be happy..

I'd be happy if the 13 of them could come up in one straight ...no matter whether the ball goes left or right

What about straight ahead?

Accidental off side ..ran into the player playing the ball

 

[hobbo1]

Looking at the below list from your main post it is quite impressive considering the feel around fans that we are doing an average job with recruitment.

Looking at the Losses there is not 1 player on that list that I can say oh wished we kept him.. (Momo would be the closest but happy for the swap for Daine L as it was a better long term decision).

Losses:
Benji Marshall (Off Contract)
Chris Lawrence (Retired)
Chris McQueen (Huddersfield Giants)
Dylan Smith (Penrith Panthers)
Elijah Taylor (Off Contract)
Josh Aloiai (Sulked until released, Manly Sea Eagles)
Josh Reynolds (Released, Hull FC)
Kane Bradley (Released, NQ Cowboys)
Matt Eisenhuth (Penrith Panthers)
Oliver Clark (Retired)
Paul Momirovski (Released, Penrith Panthers)
Robert Jennings (Penrith Panthers)
Sam McIntyre (Gold Coast Titans)

Looking at all the re-signed players below I think we have made the correct decisions on all except Nofo (would of like 3 years max not 4 - but its not like we paid 800k Aka Dog with Cotric)

Re-Signed:
David Nofoaluma (2025)
Jacob Liddle (2023)
Jake Simpkin (2024)
Jock Madden (2022)
Shawn Blore (2023)
Zane Musgrove (2024)

Our signings have been excellent considering we have had salary caps problems and even getting players where other clubs are paying some freight. Love the fact we are also adding Club options to contracts for players with question marks E.g Joey and JTJ. Just smart business

Signed:
Daine Laurie (2023)
James Tamou (2022)
James Roberts (2021, club option 2022)
Joe Ofahengaue (2023)
Stefano Utoikamanu (2023)
Tom Amone (2021)
Tukimihia Simpkins (2023)

So looking at this as a big picture we have done some extremely good recruitment over the last 18 months even though it doesn't show on the Ladder position but we can all see we are heading upwards. We now we have some serious cash coming available to keep the good ones and also target the top line players. I have said this all along but once we get the 1st big name player I think others will follow so don't mind paying overs to make this happen for the right player.
Players look at our club now and see a new COE been built, A lot of time and money put into junior development and recruitment of ex players, our lower grade teams are winning and the club itself is making money... we are just about to move into the reward part of this whole process and it is well overdue.
People might not like Madge and want him gone but he has been a massive part of building this club up from the ground along with Hartigan. We needed an experienced guy to come in and make the tough decisions and allow him time to complete the job and looking at all the players he has moved on I am quite happy. Madge worked under Belly in Melb and knows what's needed...

Exactly. When we lay down on paper all the changes that have taken place, we are moving forward at a rate beyond my expectation. On field results are always the last piece to move. Hopefully that's on the way. You could also include Doueihi on that list also.

I reckon Aloiai and Momo are losses but they aren't big losses and the getting Laurie early as well as not paying top dollar for Aloiai are good business decisions.

Personally I think we are doing a great job. I don't think the Tamou signing was great because Tamou is getting picked ahead of some quality junior players but the Tamou signing wasn't a bad signing. We've improved out of sight.

But I don’t think Tamou was ever signed on to be the best player, I believe he was signed to show the youngsters leadership and how to prepare and play the game?

If Mr Tamou could just get back in the defensive line..I would be happy..

He’s always in the defensive line ..
He just faces the wrong way .

 

[Tigerwould]

Liddle and Tuilagi updated.

Gildart and Hastings will be added in the 2022 iteration of this thread.

In a losing side on the weekend, Kelma Tuilagi still looked impressive

 

[Merlot]

hoy hoy buttercups

 

[Irregs16]

Hi guys, Hull FC fan here. I have seen that Tom Amone may be out of contract at the end of the year. With Brett Hodgson's connections, I am wondering if he could be an option at prop for us as we do need another. What are your thoughts on him?

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Hi guys, Hull FC fan here. I have seen that Tom Amone may be out of contract at the end of the year. With Brett Hodgson's connections, I am wondering if he could be an option at prop for us as we do need another. What are your thoughts on him?

He'd certainly be good for you if you sign him. He's not at full fitness for the NRL at prese t as he is coming off a knee injury so it is hard to judge him. At souths he played some really good games and he has a good junior record.

 

[TheDaBoss]

Maumalo gonna be updated on here?

 

[Cultured_Bogan]

Maumalo gonna be updated on here?

Yeah done mate.

One spot to fill. Preferably a gun centre or second rower.

 

[hsvjones]

Maumalo gonna be updated on here?

Yeah done mate.

One spot to fill. Preferably a gun centre or second rower.

Hopefully we release Walters and create 2 spots..

 

[happy_tiger]

Hi guys, Hull FC fan here. I have seen that Tom Amone may be out of contract at the end of the year. With Brett Hodgson's connections, I am wondering if he could be an option at prop for us as we do need another. What are your thoughts on him?

I'd pass ...seen nothing yet

 

[rihannafan1]

Hi guys, Hull FC fan here. I have seen that Tom Amone may be out of contract at the end of the year. With Brett Hodgson's connections, I am wondering if he could be an option at prop for us as we do need another. What are your thoughts on him?

He's been a good cheap find for us but is a straight up bench level NRL player. Would perform well over there.

 

[sleeve]

Interesting, Tigers still chasing another centre. If sucessfull , that means Gildart, new centre, Ogden, Kei, and Doehie , and JTJ fighting for a spot in 22. The 5/8 spot Hastings, Douehie. a possible shift to 6 for Madden and talent in Flegg coming through. Suspect Mbye to be gone.

Wondering what the side will look like mid next year ?

 

[Stryker 0]

Interesting, Tigers still chasing another centre. If sucessfull , that means Gildart, new centre, Ogden, Kei, and Doehie , and JTJ fighting for a spot in 22. The 5/8 spot Hastings, Douehie. a possible shift to 6 for Madden and talent in Flegg coming through. Suspect Mbye to be gone.

Wondering what the side will look like mid next year ?

Mid table getting their backsides stretched out.
They are short more players than mentioned here.

 

[Stryker 0]

Looking at the below list from your main post it is quite impressive considering the feel around fans that we are doing an average job with recruitment.

Looking at the Losses there is not 1 player on that list that I can say oh wished we kept him.. (Momo would be the closest but happy for the swap for Daine L as it was a better long term decision).

Losses:
Benji Marshall (Off Contract)
Chris Lawrence (Retired)
Chris McQueen (Huddersfield Giants)
Dylan Smith (Penrith Panthers)
Elijah Taylor (Off Contract)
Josh Aloiai (Sulked until released, Manly Sea Eagles)
Josh Reynolds (Released, Hull FC)
Kane Bradley (Released, NQ Cowboys)
Matt Eisenhuth (Penrith Panthers)
Oliver Clark (Retired)
Paul Momirovski (Released, Penrith Panthers)
Robert Jennings (Penrith Panthers)
Sam McIntyre (Gold Coast Titans)

Looking at all the re-signed players below I think we have made the correct decisions on all except Nofo (would of like 3 years max not 4 - but its not like we paid 800k Aka Dog with Cotric)

Re-Signed:
David Nofoaluma (2025)
Jacob Liddle (2023)
Jake Simpkin (2024)
Jock Madden (2022)
Shawn Blore (2023)
Zane Musgrove (2024)

Our signings have been excellent considering we have had salary caps problems and even getting players where other clubs are paying some freight. Love the fact we are also adding Club options to contracts for players with question marks E.g Joey and JTJ. Just smart business

Signed:
Daine Laurie (2023)
James Tamou (2022)
James Roberts (2021, club option 2022)
Joe Ofahengaue (2023)
Stefano Utoikamanu (2023)
Tom Amone (2021)
Tukimihia Simpkins (2023)

So looking at this as a big picture we have done some extremely good recruitment over the last 18 months even though it doesn't show on the Ladder position but we can all see we are heading upwards. We now we have some serious cash coming available to keep the good ones and also target the top line players. I have said this all along but once we get the 1st big name player I think others will follow so don't mind paying overs to make this happen for the right player.
Players look at our club now and see a new COE been built, A lot of time and money put into junior development and recruitment of ex players, our lower grade teams are winning and the club itself is making money... we are just about to move into the reward part of this whole process and it is well overdue.
People might not like Madge and want him gone but he has been a massive part of building this club up from the ground along with Hartigan. We needed an experienced guy to come in and make the tough decisions and allow him time to complete the job and looking at all the players he has moved on I am quite happy. Madge worked under Belly in Melb and knows what's needed...

Exactly. When we lay down on paper all the changes that have taken place, we are moving forward at a rate beyond my expectation. On field results are always the last piece to move. Hopefully that's on the way. You could also include Doueihi on that list also.

I reckon Aloiai and Momo are losses but they aren't big losses and the getting Laurie early as well as not paying top dollar for Aloiai are good business decisions.

Personally I think we are doing a great job. I don't think the Tamou signing was great because Tamou is getting picked ahead of some quality junior players but the Tamou signing wasn't a bad signing. We've improved out of sight.

But I don’t think Tamou was ever signed on to be the best player, I believe he was signed to show the youngsters leadership and how to prepare and play the game?

If Mr Tamou could just get back in the defensive line..I would be happy..

I'd be happy if the 13 of them could come up in one straight ...no matter whether the ball goes left or right

…and maybe do so with some line speed…

 

[hsvjones]

@Cultured_Bogan Mate you may as well go on long service leave as you will not be required for a few months with our recruitment team taking COVID very seriously and working from home with no Phones or Computers :grin: Fingers crossed they return before season 2022.

 

[Elderslie_Tiger]

Interesting, Tigers still chasing another centre. If sucessfull , that means Gildart, new centre, Ogden, Kei, and Doehie , and JTJ fighting for a spot in 22. The 5/8 spot Hastings, Douehie. a possible shift to 6 for Madden and talent in Flegg coming through. Suspect Mbye to be gone.

Wondering what the side will look like mid next year ?

JTJ doesn't find something he be missing too

 

[faxtiger]

dont expect too much from gildart.he gets run over most weeks in super league.hope im wrong but awful signing. hastings is class different quality.bye bye brooks this guy will guide us round. sorry brooks fans but hes had enough chances.