WT Player Retention/Recruitment/Loss List

[Needaname]

Well WT have put it out official

2018 Squad List, Player Movements

Tue 5th December, 09:00AM

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

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.

I think the comments were more along the lines that Newcastle have bought better than us, at least that's what my comment was. I still think it's true particularly with the Knights adding Pearce.

I see your Pearce and I raise you a Reynolds.
Honestly if we made the Reynolds signing the same time as Pearce to Newcastle I reckon tigers fans would be just as excited.
Pearce brings leadership, hard working qualities, enthusiasm, a good kicking game and an ok running game with good game management to the knights.
Reynolds brings leadership, hard working qualities, enthusiasm, niggle factor, and experience in game management, an ok kicking game and a great running game.
You could argue both signings are just important for either side.
Swap Pearce with Reynolds and we would have a well organised team with no X factor and Newcastle would have an X factor team with no structure. Based on the players Newcastle have making up the rest of the spine they needed a calm old head like Pearce. And us well providing LoLo is fullback and an old head in young shoulders in Liddle, Reynolds adds his own touch to the spine without overtaking what Brooks can do in organising and providing the framework and if Brooks fails to step up I’d say we’ll be alright even with back up Benji.

 

[supercoach]

Why are we comparing our squad with the Knights, there are 14 other teams to compare our squad against and at least half of those teams have a far better squad than the Knights.

Games are not won on paper, but you do get a pretty good idea how things might pan out and that’s why I think a finish between 16 and 10 is a realistic expectation for our club.

 

[Fade_To_Black]

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.

Will they be sourcing the fat from Tedesco's head?

:laughing:
Ted copped a smack in the chops for attempting to inject his fat tissue in the Italian team bonding session, you would think he'd have sworn off doing it again….....

 

[Bob]

Team posted on fox sports:
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My questions, viewing how that is written can we expect Marshall - king back in 2019?

It also states we resigned Bayley Sironen but after the above post I assume it was an ISP contract.

From Fox….

Wests Tigers

Off contract: Watson Heleta, Wesley Lolo

2018 Gains: Mahe Fonua (Hull FC), Tyson Gamble (Redcliffe), Benji Marshall (Broncos, 2018), Ben Matulino (Warriors), Chris McQueen (Titans), Taane Milne (Dragons), Russell Packer (Dragons), Josh Reynolds (Bulldogs), Robbie Rochow (Storm), Corey Thompson (Widnes)

2018 Losses: Matt Ballin (retired), Joel Edwards (released), Justin Hunt (retired), Jamal Idris (retired), Ryan Papenhuyzen (Storm), Ava Seumanufagai (Sharks), James Tedesco (Roosters), Aaron Woods (Bulldogs), Jack Littlejohn (Salford), Jeremy Marshall-King (Bulldogs until 2018), Ash Nisbet (Dragons), Kyle Lovett (Leigh), Junior Tatola (Rabbitohs)

Re-Signed: Josh Aloiai (2019), Luke Brooks (2019), Michael Chee-Kam (2019), Matt Eisenhuth (2019), Tim Grant (2018), Jacob Liddle (2019), Matt McIlwrick (2019), Kevin Naiqama (2018), David Nofoaluma (2021), Moses Suli (2020), Elijah Taylor (2020), Bayley Sironen (2018)

 

[tigerap]

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.

Will they be sourcing the fat from Tedesco's head?

:laughing:
Ted copped a smack in the chops for attempting to inject his fat tissue in the Italian team bonding session, you would think he'd have sworn off doing it again….....

:roll too good

 

[Masterton]

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

Wow. So after Lawry, Sue is the longest ongoing player at the club. Brooks is 4th.

 

[steve-o]

Opening post needs to add Godinet and ditch Suli. 28 contracted players as of 31-1-18

 

[gallagher]

Is today the day you have to have your top 30 submitted?

 

[Geo]

Is today the day you have to have your top 30 submitted?

Extended to June 30 this year due to new CBA..

Today's the day you are spose to have 29 NRL contracted players as for publicly announcing them…no requirement to do so

 

[gallagher]

Is today the day you have to have your top 30 submitted?

Extended to June 30 this year due to new CBA..

Today's the day you are spose to have 29 NRL contracted players as for publicly announcing them…no requirement to do so

Gotcha. Cheers

 

[happy_tiger]

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.

Will they be sourcing the fat from Tedesco's head?

:laughing:
Ted copped a smack in the chops for attempting to inject his fat tissue in the Italian team bonding session, you would think he'd have sworn off doing it again….....

Surprised he tried it again , didn't work 1st time

 

[cktiger]

Anyone heard if we are looking for a centre now that Milne got the boot?

 

[bp_tiger]

saw on the news last night that tim glasby from the storm is of contract at the end of the year, and the knights want him, he would be a great buy big and strong with a good motor. storm would have him on a low contract for sure.

 

[TYGA]

Anyone heard if we are looking for a centre now that Milne got the boot?

Oliver Gildart from Wigan 21 year old fast centre 6’0 90 kgs. Super league young player of the year. Recommended by Hodgo.

 

[innsaneink]


Looks to have all the right moves LOL :laughing:
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Wests Tigers are out to sign Wigan Warriors centre Oliver Gildart.

The Tigers are on the hunt for a centre after the recent departures of Moses Suili and Taane Milne.

According to The Sun, the NRL side has been monitoring English outside back Gildart.

A Wigan junior, Gildart has crossed for 34 tries in 63 first-grade appearances.

The 21-year-old, who is off-contract at the end of this year, is considering one of the best young talents in Super League.

Gildart was eligible to play for Italy at last year's World Cup, but was unable to play in the tournament after papework issues meant his Italian passport did not arrive in time.

The outside back has spoken publicly about his dream of playing in the NRL.

https://www.insidesport.com.au/news/wests-tigers-want-english-centre-489162

 

[Chicken_Faced_Killa]

Sounds like a good prospect - good to see the club looking overseas as well as at home.

And yes Ink looks like he could pull off some fancy dance moves

 

[Balmainian]

saw on the news last night that tim glasby from the storm is of contract at the end of the year, and the knights want him, he would be a great buy big and strong with a good motor. storm would have him on a low contract for sure.

Not sure a current origin/premiership winning forward would be on low money.

 

[barra]

Here's a question.
We are said to have 28 or 29 players in our top 30 squad… yet the squad picture released in the last few days has 31 players???

 

[Nelson]

Here's a question.
We are said to have 28 or 29 players in our top 30 squad… yet the squad picture released in the last few days has 31 players???

That's really more of a statement with a bunch of question marks on the end…

Whatever the squad picture released was likely included 2nd tier players like Garner and Bailey Sironen. They are not part of the top 30.

 

[barra]

Here's a question.
We are said to have 28 or 29 players in our top 30 squad… yet the squad picture released in the last few days has 31 players???

That's really more of a statement with a bunch of question marks on the end…

Whatever the squad picture released was likely included 2nd tier players like Garner and Bailey Sironen. They are not part of the top 30.

Geez… okay. Why have 31? Why not have everyone then?