@Tigerbuck63 said in Signing Suggestions & Rumours:

@teddy23 said in Signing Suggestions & Rumours:

@Tigerbuck63 said in Signing Suggestions & Rumours:

@Newtown said in Signing Suggestions & Rumours:

@avocadoontoast said in Signing Suggestions & Rumours:

@Jedi_Tiger said in Signing Suggestions & Rumours:

any truth to the rumour we are signing benji for one year and letting walters go to broncos

Hard to imagine a more stupid turn of events if true

‘Life’s not all about money’: Benji Marshall opens up on future
By Zachary Gates
2 hours ago

Legendary playmaker Benji Marshall has spoken for the first time since knocking back a monster pay deal with Super League club Hull FC, declaring “life’s not all about money”. Hopes of Marshall’s illustrious NRL career ending on a fairytale note at Wests Tigers were dashed when coach Michael Maguire in August told him he wouldn’t be offered a contract for 2021.

And while the 2005 premiership hero was reportedly in talks to join the North Queensland Cowboys on a $150,000 contract, and later Hull on a blockbuster $722,000 deal, neither agreement eventuated. Marshall said he had opted to prioritise family over money. “Life’s not all about money and when I thought about the pros and cons, the pros were just about the money,” Marshall told Triple M. "If it was about the money I probably would’ve retired five years ago. "

Good luck Benji your not missed and its not about the $.
Culture is already looking better at WT without having a sook around the team.

When you think Wests Tigers, you think Benji Marshall and vice versa it’s as simple as that… and I don’t see that changing anytime soon

Yes he’s not the player he once was, but that doesn’t mean we should disrespect the greatest player in the clubs history whom had put this team on the map leading us to our first and only premiership, more so respect his decision to wanna play on and wish him all the best and cherish the memories he had once demonstrated at this team and give him the respect he deserves and allow him to do whatever he wishes as we owe him that at the very least wouldn’t you think, I don’t understand why everyone’s so bothered about him believing in himself that he can play another season, it has no barring on us whatsoever if he plays on somewhere else to try further his legacy that’s fine, for all he has done for this club we should support a club legends aspirations not put him down…

I’m not upset we didn’t re-sign benji, I personally think it was the correct decision in terms of this club moving forward however I do think he deserves to be respected and appreciated for the things he has done for this great club, and should be able to make whatever decision he thinks is right for himself and be supported by us fans

Think what you like its your choice, we all have our own thoughts, second time round one things why ask him to come back he never developed any players it was all about him.

I wished him all the best, he was a sook that’s not being disrespectful just stating the facts on how he left.

I think you will find he has rubbed a lot of long term supporters the wrong way not only how he left this time but also the prior time as well. Maybe you don’t recall history but he was one of the main instigators in having Sheens removed then the following season did not see out his contract and went to play rugby union.

Herald Sun - 18/07/2013

BENJI Marshall has walked out on the Wests Tigers _ but wants a return to the club in coming years.

Marshall posted a four minute video on the club’s website today revealing why he made the contentious decision to quit.

“It’s been a hard time for myself and my family but as you all know I have made my decision to move on from the club at the end of this year. It was probably the hardest decision I have had to make,” Marshall said.

"I feel like I have done everything in the game at this club, including winning a premiership, representing my country, captaining my country, winning a Four Nations, winning a World Cup and winning the Golden Boot. Without (the fans) support, a lot of that couldn’t have been achieved.

"I feel like I am the person I am today based upon what I have done at this club. At the end of the day, my decision was based on what was best for myself and my family. Not only that but what was best for the club also.

"I know some people won’t be happy but some will be happy to see me go. That’s life, rugby league is a game and the club is bigger than me.

"I will honour my words about not playing for another (NRL) club. There is no other NRL club for me to play for. The Tigers are my home and will always be my home.

“I have seen guys like Mark O’Neill leave, go to England and then come back to the club. I am hoping to do the same in some capacity after I retire, maybe be involved with the club. Hopefully get back into it somewhere.”

Marshall said he was not angry at the club.

“There is no hard feeling between myself or the club,” he said.

"A the end of they day they did what they thought they could in the (salary) cap to keep me but this decision goes far further beyond than money.

“If it was in the past I could have take more money to go elsewhere. I feel like I have given my life to the club. Eleven years is a long time. I will never forget the years I had here.”

Well he did not play for another club but more than one, was given a lifeline to come back, Madge selected him also to play for NZ after 7 years being exiled.

Lastly 2005 was not all about Marshall there is no i in Team.
Agree Marshall will be remembered for being a great player for the Tigers but he will also now be remembered for being someone that wanted to play on too long as should have retired back in 2018.

Say what you like about him does not take away from the fact
he is the greatest player to have played for west’s tigers

Of course it’s all Marshall’s fault,all the points we are leaking the try’s we are scoring.Its all on Marshall some of you have blinkers on

The type of players you try to recruit when you can’t recruit

@AJ1 said in Signing Suggestions & Rumours:

@Goanna57 said in Signing Suggestions & Rumours:

@Tigerbuck63 said in Signing Suggestions & Rumours:

@teddy23 said in Signing Suggestions & Rumours:

@Tigerbuck63 said in Signing Suggestions & Rumours:

@Newtown said in Signing Suggestions & Rumours:

@avocadoontoast said in Signing Suggestions & Rumours:

@Jedi_Tiger said in Signing Suggestions & Rumours:

any truth to the rumour we are signing benji for one year and letting walters go to broncos

Hard to imagine a more stupid turn of events if true

‘Life’s not all about money’: Benji Marshall opens up on future
By Zachary Gates
2 hours ago

Legendary playmaker Benji Marshall has spoken for the first time since knocking back a monster pay deal with Super League club Hull FC, declaring “life’s not all about money”. Hopes of Marshall’s illustrious NRL career ending on a fairytale note at Wests Tigers were dashed when coach Michael Maguire in August told him he wouldn’t be offered a contract for 2021.

And while the 2005 premiership hero was reportedly in talks to join the North Queensland Cowboys on a $150,000 contract, and later Hull on a blockbuster $722,000 deal, neither agreement eventuated. Marshall said he had opted to prioritise family over money. “Life’s not all about money and when I thought about the pros and cons, the pros were just about the money,” Marshall told Triple M. "If it was about the money I probably would’ve retired five years ago. "

Good luck Benji your not missed and its not about the $.
Culture is already looking better at WT without having a sook around the team.

When you think Wests Tigers, you think Benji Marshall and vice versa it’s as simple as that… and I don’t see that changing anytime soon

Yes he’s not the player he once was, but that doesn’t mean we should disrespect the greatest player in the clubs history whom had put this team on the map leading us to our first and only premiership, more so respect his decision to wanna play on and wish him all the best and cherish the memories he had once demonstrated at this team and give him the respect he deserves and allow him to do whatever he wishes as we owe him that at the very least wouldn’t you think, I don’t understand why everyone’s so bothered about him believing in himself that he can play another season, it has no barring on us whatsoever if he plays on somewhere else to try further his legacy that’s fine, for all he has done for this club we should support a club legends aspirations not put him down…

I’m not upset we didn’t re-sign benji, I personally think it was the correct decision in terms of this club moving forward however I do think he deserves to be respected and appreciated for the things he has done for this great club, and should be able to make whatever decision he thinks is right for himself and be supported by us fans

Think what you like its your choice, we all have our own thoughts, second time round one things why ask him to come back he never developed any players it was all about him.

I wished him all the best, he was a sook that’s not being disrespectful just stating the facts on how he left.

I think you will find he has rubbed a lot of long term supporters the wrong way not only how he left this time but also the prior time as well. Maybe you don’t recall history but he was one of the main instigators in having Sheens removed then the following season did not see out his contract and went to play rugby union.

Herald Sun - 18/07/2013

BENJI Marshall has walked out on the Wests Tigers _ but wants a return to the club in coming years.

Marshall posted a four minute video on the club’s website today revealing why he made the contentious decision to quit.

“It’s been a hard time for myself and my family but as you all know I have made my decision to move on from the club at the end of this year. It was probably the hardest decision I have had to make,” Marshall said.

"I feel like I have done everything in the game at this club, including winning a premiership, representing my country, captaining my country, winning a Four Nations, winning a World Cup and winning the Golden Boot. Without (the fans) support, a lot of that couldn’t have been achieved.

"I feel like I am the person I am today based upon what I have done at this club. At the end of the day, my decision was based on what was best for myself and my family. Not only that but what was best for the club also.

"I know some people won’t be happy but some will be happy to see me go. That’s life, rugby league is a game and the club is bigger than me.

"I will honour my words about not playing for another (NRL) club. There is no other NRL club for me to play for. The Tigers are my home and will always be my home.

“I have seen guys like Mark O’Neill leave, go to England and then come back to the club. I am hoping to do the same in some capacity after I retire, maybe be involved with the club. Hopefully get back into it somewhere.”

Marshall said he was not angry at the club.

“There is no hard feeling between myself or the club,” he said.

"A the end of they day they did what they thought they could in the (salary) cap to keep me but this decision goes far further beyond than money.

“If it was in the past I could have take more money to go elsewhere. I feel like I have given my life to the club. Eleven years is a long time. I will never forget the years I had here.”

Well he did not play for another club but more than one, was given a lifeline to come back, Madge selected him also to play for NZ after 7 years being exiled.

Lastly 2005 was not all about Marshall there is no i in Team.
Agree Marshall will be remembered for being a great player for the Tigers but he will also now be remembered for being someone that wanted to play on too long as should have retired back in 2018.

Say what you like about him does not take away from the fact
he is the greatest player to have played for west’s tigers

Tedesco says hi

Mate Tedesco is a dog who turned he’s back on the club after we stood by him after 2 bad injuries. He left as he was about to reach his peak so no he is nowhere near our best

@steve-o said in The next two weeks....:

@goanna57 said in The next two weeks....:

@steve-o said in The next two weeks....:

Rabbitohs are pretenders; I think we’re a decent shot of beating them. We usually step up against the Storm, but they are out of our league, so I’m expecting a closer-than-expected loss.

I wish the weststigers could be pretenders just like the rabbits

They lost to the Panthers 56-12, and the Storm 50-0; they are not in the same class. Having said that, I would love to be a finals-regular like Souths.

All you say is true but as you know they will finish in the 8
and tigers 10 years in a row no finals . In a 16 team competition where half make the finals it’s just so frustrating and disappointing

There’s a lot of people saying Benji should be nowhere near the side this or next year as a player.His position is there for anyone good enough to take it away from him and yet we still wait.I’m guessing that’s Benjis. fault as well

Why are we even talking about a player who is no longer with the club,and getting hot and bothered
Isn’t it time everyone moves on from Benji

@Magpie1969 said in A crucial period for Madge...:

It’s not just us. 5 coaches shown the door this season must be some sort of record. Still believe Maguire is our answer but he needs to adapt a game plan suitable to the players available. Also needs to fix the right hand defence and tackle 5 options.

Agree with your thoughts except the one on Maguire I was a believer but not anymore.I don’t know if the rumour of him and the cowboys has had an impact on the players or it’s just him .I know the players we have are not up to scratch but the coach has to get the best out of what he has and right now I am not seeing any improvement just the opposite

For mine the most pleasing thing about today was the depth we now look to have, not just depth but good quality
replacements first time for a long time

@steve-o said in The next two weeks....:

Rabbitohs are pretenders; I think we’re a decent shot of beating them. We usually step up against the Storm, but they are out of our league, so I’m expecting a closer-than-expected loss.

I wish the weststigers could be pretenders just like the rabbits

@finesttigers said in Revealed: Secret bid to buy battling Tigers:

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@cktiger said in Revealed: Secret bid to buy battling Tigers:

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@tigertownsfs said in Revealed: Secret bid to buy battling Tigers:

What an absolute powerhouse South’s are and what a great ownership model.

‘Humbled’ tech billionaire Cannon-Brookes buys stake in Rabbitohs
Adam Pengilly
By Adam Pengilly
November 15, 2021 — 7.36am

If it was a business investment choice between the rabbits or the WT, A smart businessman would invest in the WT without even thinking twice,

The rabbitohs should be very grateful to have found another philanthropist.

Thankful they’ve found another idiot.
Must be big money to be made from a fan base of the brainless and toothless.

Cannon-Brookes isn’t an idiot. Started his own business from scratch and now worth $40bn. He’s an absolute gun.

So, if we take this as a business investment,
Why do you think that this businessman would invest in the rabbitohs and not in a club like the WT.
What would be the big business attraction looking into the future?
It can’t be population and growth, but that’s where the business is.

Ask the business man that invested his money. According to to some not a smart move but he’s just a billionaire

@eyeofthetiger-0 said in Signing Suggestions & Rumours:

We need to stay patient. Keep the faith. We have cap space and Hartigan is gone. We will sign good players. The club will turn it around.

I was once a believer now I am but a dreamer living in the land of hope and evan hope is in short supply

@batboy said in Luke Brooks:

@crucible said in Luke Brooks:

Luke Brooks is NOT the best Half Back we have, Hastings is. Clearly you have a less than average knowledge of the game, which is ok. I wouldn’t want to offend you in anyway shape or form as its your right not to know.

Based on WHAT exactly?
I’ll look forward to re-visiting all these threads to follow up on all these “expert” opinions…

A guy who’s barely played in the 7, Barley played in the NRL and Never Played in this side…

Lay off the sauce - It’s only early.

I agree

@jai_donaldson said in Signing Suggestions & Rumours:

@tilllindemann said in Signing Suggestions & Rumours:

@jadtiger said in Signing Suggestions & Rumours:

@tony-soprano said in Signing Suggestions & Rumours:

@pj said in Signing Suggestions & Rumours:

@tony-soprano said in Signing Suggestions & Rumours:

Wow Joey on 850k las year well done hartigan. What a joke.

No wonder they let momo go.

Think they meant when he was at Canberra he earnt that?
Don’t think we’re dumb enough to pay him that but then again…

I thought I heard bishop say this morning was on 850 with tigers

I doubt very much that BJ would have been on 850k,people make up these figures to suit their agenda. Journos are the worst at it but not the only ones

Pretty sure he was on something like 600 here, no way on earth were we paying him 850.

It was definitely around the 600-650k mark, just the journos throwing a bit of mayo on it.

Sounds right but even that was overs

As long as the result come who cares . Majority of people wanted change now change is happening if we start improving as a club on and off field I for one am all for it

At least this Hodgson debate is in the right thread for a change.Until it’s announced officially by the club not worth getting excited or worked up about

@snake said in Hastings signed for 22/23 *Official.:

@gnr4life said in Hastings signed for 22/23 *Official.:

@snake said in Hastings signed for 22/23 *Official.:

Mid season Hastings 7 , Laurie 6 , Douehi 1… Brooks Reggie’s or playing elsewhere!

Dreaming

Somethings got to change you can only flog a dead horse for so long !

I think the only change will be Brooks is made captain after all this is WTs

@demps said in Tyrone Peachey Signs until 2023..:

@newtown said in Tyrone Peachey Signs until 2023..:

@tilllindemann said in Tyrone Peachey Signs until 2023..:

Peachy and Hastings > Mbye and Billy Walters.

Definite improvement.

Simple as that.

Good roster management.

Sorry can’t agree to me we swapped Mbye for Mbye mark2.
Money wise I don’t think we are any better off

@lee-s-fedora said in Signing Suggestions & Rumours:

Was kinda hoping brooks would move to Canberra and we could sign fogs ourselves but I think brooks will be in Reggie’s or with us til his contract runs out

Reggies your kidding don’t be surprised if his made captain next season

@supercoach said in Signing Suggestions & Rumours:

@finnzo said in Signing Suggestions & Rumours:

I’m hoping it’s Thomson

Iam hoping we have sorted a deal with the dragons for Lomax, but that’s about a million to one, like our chances of playing finals football in the next two years

I see you are extremely optimistic