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    • RE: Signing Suggestions & Rumours

      FWIW, had lunch today with a client of mine who is also a third party sponsor of the Wests Tigers. He shared with me a couple of things that are probably little on the generic side (and restating what has been mentioned elsewhere) however may still be of interest to some ;

      • Packer going no where given his own personal residence is in Leichhardt and kids go to nearby schools. Packer feels he has a point to prove in 2020.
      • my client expects there will be a big signing that will be announced this week that may surprise fans (a nice surprise apparently). Didn’t know /share who it was however will be apparently a “what the xxxx” moment once announced
      • something needs to be finalised with Matterson before 31/10 otherwise we will start paying him from next year’s Cap. Players are livid with him at the moment and he was told where to shove it when he turned up at a recent social function
      • an old sponsor will likely make a come back on our 2020 jersey
      • Matalino looks like being medically retired (been said a few times elsewhere)
      posted in Contracts
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    • RE: Confirmed: Matterson released from Wests Tigers.

      Some good quotes/thoughts below from Messrs Brown and Tallis re Matterson situation.
      Regardless to what level Matterson reaches he will forever be known for his unethical behaviour whilst at the Tigers;

      “Ex-Newcastle coach Nathan Brown reckons clubs can’t win and there is no such thing as a good deal in rugby league anymore.
      Brown argues that if a club signs a player for a little less than he could have commanded elsewhere and the player exceeds expectation, the player’s hand is soon out for more money.
      But if you sign a player on big money and the player doesn’t aim up, the club is left to offload him and pay a fair whack of his wage to play at a rival club.
      Brown went through it at the Knights and the Tigers are experiencing it with Ryan Matterson, who wants out of the club.
      Brown has no doubt player agents hold too much power.
      “A player goes to a club on what at that time is a great deal – well over-exceeds what his value is - and person X comes and taps him on the shoulder and says ‘I can get you $650,000 off this club’ and then it becomes a management nightmare for the coach,” he told Triple M.
      “As an old bloke said to me recently, the game is morally bankrupt. There are no morals in the game at all.
      “It’s just a nasty world at the moment, the business side of it.”
      Gorden Tallis, a former teammate of Brown’s at St George, famously sat out the 1996 season at the Dragons - without pay - over a contract dispute.
      He believes Matterson would soon change his attitude if offered the same arrangement.
      “Show some spine. Make him sit on the sideline,” Tallis said.
      “If you don’t like it here then sit it out. Clubs should say ‘we are standing behind the coach, the jersey, the club’.”
      “It’s time the game takes a stand and showed some spine.”
      Tallis believes all 16 clubs should come together on the issue and refuse to sign players looking to get out of contracts to chase big dollars elsewhere.
      He said: “As soon as they get a better offer they walk out.
      “We need clubs to get some power back and say ‘we’re not going to make a play for him’.
      “Let him sit out a year.”

      posted in Contracts
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    • RE: Signing Suggestions & Rumours

      @Spacecub that was me who posted it champion - last Monday to be precise .
      I was just sharing what a sponsor of two of our higher profile players shared with me. Not talking out of my rear as you have suggested .
      In that same post I mentioned ;

      • Matterson situation needed to be sorted by 31/10.
        Outcome : He we was given a formal release by the end of that same week
      • Matalino likely to be medically retired.
        Outcome : was formally approved by NRL at the end of the same week too. You may recall many of us fans thought we would not get that outcome given concerns about a possible pre-existing injury

      I am sorry the dominos have not quite fallen regarding the WTF signing . Last week we were linked to several players for the first time (Milford , JWH) . My client is very close to two board members . The board members lips are sealed until the deal is done , which I don’t think is a bad thing. Until then people are going to speculate.

      Time will tell about my other two points re Packer proving a point in 2020 and a former sponsor returning

      posted in Contracts
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    • RE: JAC

      FWIW, I was told by a club sponsor an agreement was made with JAC quite a few weeks ago - tiered remuneration which increaes YoY and which is also subject to number of games played at fullback.
      Just waiting for formal release from the Storm, which has already been well documented.

      posted in Contracts
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    • RE: Jimmy the jet??

      I am dead set mortified with Pascoe’s presentation .
      As our CEO he should be setting an example to to each employee of the club.
      The culture of any organisation starts from the top.

      posted in Contracts
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    • RE: Latrell Mitchell Contract Discussion

      I’ve been told there are Tigers officials heading to Taree to finalise the paperwork.
      Of course with the cooling off period anything could happen , however for now all this hype in the media seems to have merit .

      posted in Contracts
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    • RE: Mitchells worse than BJ

      It’s getting to the stage each game I’m anticipating us to be “stitched up”.
      There seems to be preferential treatment for certain clubs.
      Something smells

      posted in Wests Tigers Discussion
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    • RE: Roosters talent spotter takes over as Wests Tigers head of football

      From the Lurker ;
      “There was some fun and games at the Roosters this week when Adam Hartigan resigned as football manager to take on a similar role at Wests Tigers.

      I’m hearing Hartigan was virtually frog-marched out of Roosters HQ when he told club officials of his decision to quit the club.

      Hartigan is a former high school coach in Sydney’s west who has plenty of contacts at grass roots level.

      He replaces Kelly Egan at the Tigers, who parted ways with the club recently.”

      posted in Contracts
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    • RE: Ivan Cleary

      Ivan played us as fools. Why did he sign a contract with us in the first place ?

      Completely used us, when in reality he always had an affiliation/ connection with Penrith (unfinished business as he calls it)

      posted in General Rugby League
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    • RE: Momorovski wants out

      After several consecutive weeks of positive articles in the media , it finally had to come to an end .

      posted in Wests Tigers Discussion
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    Latest posts made by Wounded_magpie

    • RE: Round 1 Team

      Is missing a trial match (ie against Manly next week) counted as part of say Zane’s max 3 game suspension ?

      posted in Wests Tigers Discussion
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    • RE: 2021 Trials

      @momo_amp_medo said in 2021 Trials:

      Fir me standout from the game

      • our first half forward pack,
      • two Simpkin boys,
      • Laurie and Talau,

      Work in progress for the rest.

      Agreed

      posted in Wests Tigers Discussion
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    • RE: 2021 Trials

      Getting no favours from Cummins (again)

      posted in Wests Tigers Discussion
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    • RE: 2021 Trials

      16-8 Tigers
      Last quarter

      posted in Wests Tigers Discussion
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    • RE: Junior Reps 2021

      @tony-soprano said in Junior Reps 2021:

      @jc99 said in Junior Reps 2021:

      @wounded_magpie said in Junior Reps 2021:

      @jc99 said in Junior Reps 2021:

      @wounded_magpie said in Junior Reps 2021:

      Some mixed results todays for our reps viz:

      Harold Matts
      Magpies 32 leading the Raiders 10 (2nd half)
      Knights 22 beat the Tigers 10

      SG Ball
      Tigers beat the Knights 26-22
      Magpies game to start soon

      Laurie Daley cup
      Wests tigers macarthur 12 beat the Dragons 10

      Andrew johns cup
      Wests tigers 16 lost to the Dragons 24

      Tarsha Gale
      Wests tigers 16 beat the Raiders 10

      Magpies have two strong sides this year they won’t lose many games I reckon.

      I’m curious. The Magpies struggled in recent years. What is the reason for the change in 2021? (albeit we are only two rounds in)

      They’re actually picking players who are good players! Not people’s cousins, friends etc. Warren McDonnell was really bad for it thankfully he’s gone. They signed lots of good juniors, Hartigan is very big on it

      Can anyone else confirm McDonnell is gone???

      @jc99 said in Junior Reps 2021:

      @wounded_magpie said in Junior Reps 2021:

      @jc99 said in Junior Reps 2021:

      @wounded_magpie said in Junior Reps 2021:

      Some mixed results todays for our reps viz:

      Harold Matts
      Magpies 32 leading the Raiders 10 (2nd half)
      Knights 22 beat the Tigers 10

      SG Ball
      Tigers beat the Knights 26-22
      Magpies game to start soon

      Laurie Daley cup
      Wests tigers macarthur 12 beat the Dragons 10

      Andrew johns cup
      Wests tigers 16 lost to the Dragons 24

      Tarsha Gale
      Wests tigers 16 beat the Raiders 10

      Magpies have two strong sides this year they won’t lose many games I reckon.

      I’m curious. The Magpies struggled in recent years. What is the reason for the change in 2021? (albeit we are only two rounds in)

      They’re actually picking players who are good players! Not people’s cousins, friends etc. Warren McDonnell was really bad for it thankfully he’s gone. They signed lots of good juniors, Hartigan is very big on it

      Can anyone else confirm McDonnell is gone??

      He’s LinkedIn profile lists him as recruitment manager West’s Tigers .
      Maybe he hasn’t updated it for a while

      @tony-soprano said in Junior Reps 2021:

      @jc99 said in Junior Reps 2021:

      @wounded_magpie said in Junior Reps 2021:

      @jc99 said in Junior Reps 2021:

      @wounded_magpie said in Junior Reps 2021:

      Some mixed results todays for our reps viz:

      Harold Matts
      Magpies 32 leading the Raiders 10 (2nd half)
      Knights 22 beat the Tigers 10

      SG Ball
      Tigers beat the Knights 26-22
      Magpies game to start soon

      Laurie Daley cup
      Wests tigers macarthur 12 beat the Dragons 10

      Andrew johns cup
      Wests tigers 16 lost to the Dragons 24

      Tarsha Gale
      Wests tigers 16 beat the Raiders 10

      Magpies have two strong sides this year they won’t lose many games I reckon.

      I’m curious. The Magpies struggled in recent years. What is the reason for the change in 2021? (albeit we are only two rounds in)

      They’re actually picking players who are good players! Not people’s cousins, friends etc. Warren McDonnell was really bad for it thankfully he’s gone. They signed lots of good juniors, Hartigan is very big on it

      Can anyone else confirm McDonnell is gone???

      @jc99 said in Junior Reps 2021:

      @wounded_magpie said in Junior Reps 2021:

      @jc99 said in Junior Reps 2021:

      @wounded_magpie said in Junior Reps 2021:

      Some mixed results todays for our reps viz:

      Harold Matts
      Magpies 32 leading the Raiders 10 (2nd half)
      Knights 22 beat the Tigers 10

      SG Ball
      Tigers beat the Knights 26-22
      Magpies game to start soon

      Laurie Daley cup
      Wests tigers macarthur 12 beat the Dragons 10

      Andrew johns cup
      Wests tigers 16 lost to the Dragons 24

      Tarsha Gale
      Wests tigers 16 beat the Raiders 10

      Magpies have two strong sides this year they won’t lose many games I reckon.

      I’m curious. The Magpies struggled in recent years. What is the reason for the change in 2021? (albeit we are only two rounds in)

      They’re actually picking players who are good players! Not people’s cousins, friends etc. Warren McDonnell was really bad for it thankfully he’s gone. They signed lots of good juniors, Hartigan is very big on it

      Can anyone else confirm McDonnell is gone??

      He’s LinkedIn profile still has him as a recruitment manager @ Wests Tigers.
      Perhaps he hasn’t updated LinkedIn for a while

      posted in Feeder Clubs & Junior Development
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    • RE: Junior Reps 2021

      @jc99 said in Junior Reps 2021:

      @wounded_magpie said in Junior Reps 2021:

      @jc99 said in Junior Reps 2021:

      @wounded_magpie said in Junior Reps 2021:

      Some mixed results todays for our reps viz:

      Harold Matts
      Magpies 32 leading the Raiders 10 (2nd half)
      Knights 22 beat the Tigers 10

      SG Ball
      Tigers beat the Knights 26-22
      Magpies game to start soon

      Laurie Daley cup
      Wests tigers macarthur 12 beat the Dragons 10

      Andrew johns cup
      Wests tigers 16 lost to the Dragons 24

      Tarsha Gale
      Wests tigers 16 beat the Raiders 10

      Magpies have two strong sides this year they won’t lose many games I reckon.

      I’m curious. The Magpies struggled in recent years. What is the reason for the change in 2021? (albeit we are only two rounds in)

      They’re actually picking players who are good players! Not people’s cousins, friends etc. Warren McDonnell was really bad for it thankfully he’s gone. They signed lots of good juniors, Hartigan is very big on it

      That’s awesome - thanks

      posted in Feeder Clubs & Junior Development
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    • RE: Junior Reps 2021

      @jc99 said in Junior Reps 2021:

      @wounded_magpie said in Junior Reps 2021:

      Some mixed results todays for our reps viz:

      Harold Matts
      Magpies 32 leading the Raiders 10 (2nd half)
      Knights 22 beat the Tigers 10

      SG Ball
      Tigers beat the Knights 26-22
      Magpies game to start soon

      Laurie Daley cup
      Wests tigers macarthur 12 beat the Dragons 10

      Andrew johns cup
      Wests tigers 16 lost to the Dragons 24

      Tarsha Gale
      Wests tigers 16 beat the Raiders 10

      Magpies have two strong sides this year they won’t lose many games I reckon.

      I’m curious. The Magpies struggled in recent years. What is the reason for the change in 2021? (albeit we are only two rounds in)

      posted in Feeder Clubs & Junior Development
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    • RE: Junior Reps 2021

      Some mixed results todays for our reps viz:

      Harold Matts
      Magpies 32 leading the Raiders 10 (2nd half)
      Knights 22 beat the Tigers 10

      SG Ball
      Tigers beat the Knights 26-22
      Magpies game to start soon

      Laurie Daley cup
      Wests tigers macarthur 12 beat the Dragons 10

      Andrew johns cup
      Wests tigers 16 lost to the Dragons 24

      Tarsha Gale
      Wests tigers 16 beat the Raiders 10

      posted in Feeder Clubs & Junior Development
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    • RE: Mbye stepping down as captain

      He has a nice shiner

      posted in Wests Tigers Discussion
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    • RE: Momorovski wants out

      After several consecutive weeks of positive articles in the media , it finally had to come to an end .

      posted in Wests Tigers Discussion
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