WT Player Retention/Recruitment/Loss List
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EXActly. For crucial spine positions you want specialist backups. The players mentioned above might be okay to fill a game or two but if Lolohea was to go down in round one, I wouldn't want to see any of those players mentioned at fullback long term.
Have Marshall or Thompson even ever played one game at fullback?
Cosimo_Zaretti
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Redcliffe Dolphins had Benji at fullback for what it's worth, although the Broncos preferred option was Nikorima to fullback and Benji in the halves when they needed to replace Boyd.
WestsBenTigers
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If Lolohea goes down rd1:
Kev to fullback
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Nofo to fullback, MWZ/Kev onto wing
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Nofo to fullback, Milne to wing, Marsters to centre
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Left field and Gamble/Brooks to fullback
240z
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Nope
Kevin is the only backup fb we have
Nofo is a great ball runner but is a huge liability in defence, probably our weakest link in the defence we have. TBH honest I wouldn't be disappointed if he didn't make the first grade team
Milky Top 30: list. I'm counting 28\. Is there someone else in the Top 30? As Pascoe said on twitter that we have 29 sign and are in no rush to sign number 30 , which we don't have to do until June.
- Michael Chee Kam
- Luke Brooks
- Josh Aloiai
- David Nofoaluma
- Moses Suli
- Jacob Liddle
- Matt Mcilwrick
- Tim Grant
- Kevin Naiqama
- Matt Eisenhuth
- JJ Felise
- Chris Lawrence
- Esan Marsters
- Jesse Sue
- Elijah Taylor
- Chris McQueen
- Ben Matulino
- Josh Reynolds
- Malakai Watene-Zelezniak
- Tyson Gamble
- Alex Twal
- Russell Packer
- Tui Lolohea
- Corey Thompson
- Mahe Fonua
- Taane Milne
- Benji Marshall
- Robbie Rochow
- Michael Chee Kam
- Luke Brooks
- Josh Aloiai
- David Nofoaluma
- Moses Suli
- Jacob Liddle
- Matt Mcilwrick
- Tim Grant
- Kevin Naiqama
- Matt Eisenhuth
- JJ Felise
- Chris Lawrence
- Esan Marsters
- Jesse Sue
- Elijah Taylor
- Chris McQueen
- Ben Matulino
- Josh Reynolds
- Malakai Watene-Zelezniak
- Tyson Gamble
- Alex Twal
- Russell Packer
- Tui Lolohea
- Corey Thompson
- Mahe Fonua
- Taane Milne
- Benji Marshall
- Robbie Rochow
Twal'sFirstTry
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Pascoe tweeted that there'll be an announcement early next week
Pawsandclaws
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I did mention when the Tedesco drama was at its height, at his age we've probably seen the best of him and his previous knee injuries would start to take their toll on his pace etc. This was on the Chookpen. I believe Woods may have had the same procedure and Cordner is rumoured to be having this as well?
Teddy to miss most of preseason will also undergo stem cell treatment
Yesterday, 10:39 PM
TEDDY UNDER THE KNIFE
YOU won’t be seeing a lot of the Roosters’ million-dollar fullback James Tedesco at pre-season training. Like his skipper, Boyd Cordner, Tedesco is about to have revolutionary stem cell surgery to repair a knee cartilage injury. Surgeons inject Tedesco with his own fat tissue to accelerate the regeneration of the damage in his knee. Both players are unlikely to play in the trials but are expected to be fully fit for the opening round of the 2018 season.
Teddy to miss most of preseason will also undergo stem cell treatment
Yesterday, 10:39 PM
TEDDY UNDER THE KNIFE
YOU won’t be seeing a lot of the Roosters’ million-dollar fullback James Tedesco at pre-season training. Like his skipper, Boyd Cordner, Tedesco is about to have revolutionary stem cell surgery to repair a knee cartilage injury. Surgeons inject Tedesco with his own fat tissue to accelerate the regeneration of the damage in his knee. Both players are unlikely to play in the trials but are expected to be fully fit for the opening round of the 2018 season.
Tiger_Steve
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Sounds promising for a round 1 upset. Both players will be underdone.
Harvey
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Will they be sourcing the fat from Tedesco's head?
simonthetigerrrr
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:laughing: :laughing: :laughing:
innsaneink
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I doubt JP would be dropping hints if it were to be a high pofile top liner…probably whatsisname from Thirroul
Well WT have put it out official
2018 Squad List, Player Movements
Tue 5th December, 09:00AM
With the arrival of versatile playmaker Pita Godinet to Wests Tigers, the Club has now confirmed 10 new players for the 2018 season who will be joining from other clubs.
Godinet will join new teammates Josh Reynolds, Benji Marshall, Ben Matulino, Chris McQueen, Robbie Rochow and Corey Thompson at pre-season training this week, with Russell Packer, Mahe Fonua and Taane Milne to arrive at Concord Oval over the next few weeks following their World Cup commitments with New Zealand, Tonga and Fiji respectively.
In total, Wests Tigers have signed more new players to their 2018 team than any other club, with Newcastle next best with nine players following the arrival of halfback Mitchell Pearce.
What's also worth noting is that Wests Tigers have the fewest players off contract at the end of the year, with just eight players not contracted at the club beyond the end of 2018.
Cronulla also have eight players off contract, while the Titans are next with 11.
Take a look below how Wests Tigers squad is shaping up for 2018, as well as some of the key arrivals at other clubs with less than 100 days to go until the new season gets underway!
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WESTS TIGERS 2018 NRL SQUAD (in alphabetical order)
Alex Twal — at Wests Tigers since 2017
Ben Matulino — arriving from New Zealand Warriors
Benji Marshall — arriving from Brisbane Broncos
Chris Lawrence — at Wests Tigers since 2006
Chris McQueen — arriving from Gold Coast Titans
Corey Thompson — arriving from Widnes Vikings
David Nofoaluma — at Wests Tigers since 2013
Elijah Taylor — at Wests Tigers since 2016
Esan Marsters — at Wests Tigers since 2017
Jacob Liddle — at Wests Tigers since 2016
JJ Felise — at Wests Tigers since 2016
Josh Aloiai — at Wests Tigers since 2016
Josh Reynolds — arriving from Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
Kevin Naiqama — at Wests Tigers since 2015
Luke Brooks — at Wests Tigers since 2013
Mahe Fonua — arriving from Hull FC
Malakai Watene-Zelezniak — at Wests Tigers since 2017
Matt Eisenhuth — at Wests Tigers since 2017
Matt McIlwrick — at Wests Tigers since 2017
Michael Chee Kam — at Wests Tigers since 2016
Moses Suli — at Wests Tigers since 2017
Pita Godinet — arriving from Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles
Robbie Rochow — arriving from Melbourne Storm
Russell Packer — arriving from St. George-Illawarra Dragons
Sauaso Sue — at Wests Tigers since 2013
Taane Milne — arriving from St. George-Illawarra Dragons
Tim Grant — at Wests Tigers since 2016
Tuimoala Lolohea — at Wests Tigers since 2017
Tyson Gamble — arriving from Redcliffe Dolphins
2018 DEVELOPMENT LIST
Dylan Smith — arriving from Cronulla Sharks
Heath Gibbs — arriving from Newcastle Knights
Sam McIntyre — arriving from Newcastle Knights
Thomas Mikaele — at Wests Tigers since 2017
Clarifies who is who isn't in the NRL Squad..Sironen Heleta etc..if no No.30 comes available by the cut off ..I'd imagine one of the ISP players will be promoted..keep em keen..
http://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2017/12/05/_2018_squad_list_pla.html
2018 Squad List, Player Movements
Tue 5th December, 09:00AM
With the arrival of versatile playmaker Pita Godinet to Wests Tigers, the Club has now confirmed 10 new players for the 2018 season who will be joining from other clubs.
Godinet will join new teammates Josh Reynolds, Benji Marshall, Ben Matulino, Chris McQueen, Robbie Rochow and Corey Thompson at pre-season training this week, with Russell Packer, Mahe Fonua and Taane Milne to arrive at Concord Oval over the next few weeks following their World Cup commitments with New Zealand, Tonga and Fiji respectively.
In total, Wests Tigers have signed more new players to their 2018 team than any other club, with Newcastle next best with nine players following the arrival of halfback Mitchell Pearce.
What's also worth noting is that Wests Tigers have the fewest players off contract at the end of the year, with just eight players not contracted at the club beyond the end of 2018.
Cronulla also have eight players off contract, while the Titans are next with 11.
Take a look below how Wests Tigers squad is shaping up for 2018, as well as some of the key arrivals at other clubs with less than 100 days to go until the new season gets underway!
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WESTS TIGERS 2018 NRL SQUAD (in alphabetical order)
Alex Twal — at Wests Tigers since 2017
Ben Matulino — arriving from New Zealand Warriors
Benji Marshall — arriving from Brisbane Broncos
Chris Lawrence — at Wests Tigers since 2006
Chris McQueen — arriving from Gold Coast Titans
Corey Thompson — arriving from Widnes Vikings
David Nofoaluma — at Wests Tigers since 2013
Elijah Taylor — at Wests Tigers since 2016
Esan Marsters — at Wests Tigers since 2017
Jacob Liddle — at Wests Tigers since 2016
JJ Felise — at Wests Tigers since 2016
Josh Aloiai — at Wests Tigers since 2016
Josh Reynolds — arriving from Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
Kevin Naiqama — at Wests Tigers since 2015
Luke Brooks — at Wests Tigers since 2013
Mahe Fonua — arriving from Hull FC
Malakai Watene-Zelezniak — at Wests Tigers since 2017
Matt Eisenhuth — at Wests Tigers since 2017
Matt McIlwrick — at Wests Tigers since 2017
Michael Chee Kam — at Wests Tigers since 2016
Moses Suli — at Wests Tigers since 2017
Pita Godinet — arriving from Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles
Robbie Rochow — arriving from Melbourne Storm
Russell Packer — arriving from St. George-Illawarra Dragons
Sauaso Sue — at Wests Tigers since 2013
Taane Milne — arriving from St. George-Illawarra Dragons
Tim Grant — at Wests Tigers since 2016
Tuimoala Lolohea — at Wests Tigers since 2017
Tyson Gamble — arriving from Redcliffe Dolphins
2018 DEVELOPMENT LIST
Dylan Smith — arriving from Cronulla Sharks
Heath Gibbs — arriving from Newcastle Knights
Sam McIntyre — arriving from Newcastle Knights
Thomas Mikaele — at Wests Tigers since 2017
Clarifies who is who isn't in the NRL Squad..Sironen Heleta etc..if no No.30 comes available by the cut off ..I'd imagine one of the ISP players will be promoted..keep em keen..
http://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2017/12/05/_2018_squad_list_pla.html
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I've seen a couple of people on here who think we have a worse squad than Newcastle because of the way they've bought over the off-season but, what they're forgetting is that we already had a more talented squad than Newcastle to begin with. People are going to criticise our team for next year but, I see a lot of talent in that squad.
Noff, Lolo, Twal, Taylor, Mats, Packer, McQueen, Reynolds and a bunch of young talented players. Granted a few of these players have been inconsistent at times over the past couple of years but, they are undeniably talented. We have a much better squad than people are giving us credit for.
Tiger_Steve
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