Rumours and Stuff

[eels_fan]

I don't think you get a lot of value out of Taka on the bench tbh...

 

[strider]

I would think so
Only alternative is to lob gutho back to the wing n drop hoffman ... but i wouldnt go there
Injuries are sure to be a factor

I would also like to try taka at right edge forward and tepai in the middle depending on injuries etc

 

[Chipmunk]

I would think so
Only alternative is to lob gutho back to the wing n drop hoffman ... but i wouldnt go there
Injuries are sure to be a factor

There's no guarantee Mr Radradra is going to be available for much longer.

 

[Bazal]

I reckon if we do get Moses Taka will be lining up for Wenty. Kenny will be back by the time it's all sorted if he does come this season...he'll be picked over Taka on the bench

 

[strider]

There's no guarantee Mr Radradra is going to be available for much longer.

True

 

[Kornstar]

Think he was taking the piss mate, the rest of the tweet mentioned about the promised land.

I am positive it was in good fun, he'd probably be happier at centre anyways. Imagine being a half for this club, you are never allowed to make mistakes and you must be Sterling or Kenny standard or the fans will turn on you. There is also no chance for a settling in period......

Good luck, Mitchell..........he thought he had pressure on him at the Tigers........

 

[Kornstar]

Brown, Edwards, Takairangi and Vave on then bench?

I've got nothing, glad I'm not the coach.

 

[hindy111]

Doubt Taka will be dropped. He has been ok. Still would do well in the backrow..

Ken did not say tigers want a forward. He said they should ask for one.
Honestly David Gower would be a good handy player for them. Nothing flash but not needed here.

 

[Chipmunk]

Doubt Taka will be dropped. He has been ok. Still would do well in the backrow..

Ken did not say tigers want a forward. He said they should ask for one.
Honestly David Gower would be a good handy player for them. Nothing flash but not needed here.

Tigers junior?

 

[Kornstar]

http://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2017/04/05/wests_tigers_stateme.html

 

[Bazal]

Doubt Taka will be dropped. He has been ok. Still would do well in the backrow..

So who does he replace? Ma'u, Moeroa, Scott, Kenny Edwards, Frank Pritchard...?

We've already got enough back rowers, who are genuine back rowers, in the top 17.

 

[hindy111]

1 Gutherson
2 Bevan
3 Jennings
4 Taka
5 Semi
6 Norman
7 Moses

How id line them up. I don't want Gutherson on the wing. And Bevan was just as dangerous there as he is at fullback. Hoffman add jack $hit to what Bevan did on the wing. Think about that?

 

[Bazal]

1 Gutherson
2 Bevan
3 Jennings
4 Taka
5 Semi
6 Norman
7 Moses

How id line them up. I don't want Gutherson on the wing. And Bevan was just as dangerous there as he is at fullback. Hoffman add jack $hit to what Bevan did on the wing. Think about that?

Personally I'd have given Bevan another season on the wing this year, or at least started that way...but I don't know if it helps anything to shift him now. He's been fine.

Taka is the weak link in the backline at the moment, whether it's form or whether he's on the decline. He's too slow, he's made a couple of busts and it looked like he was running in custard, and his defence has been shocking. If we do bring Moses, Gutho will take Taka's place.

 

[strider]

http://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2017/04/05/wests_tigers_stateme.html

Its a fair point ... the salary cap uncertainty is ridiculous

I cant believe its got to this point .... the nrl management is completely inept

 

[Bazal]

Its a fair point ... the salary cap uncertainty is ridiculous

I cant believe its got to this point .... the nrl management is completely inept

Gratuitous John Grant picture in 10...9....8.....

 

[84 Baby]

http://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2017/04/05/wests_tigers_stateme.html

Well that just sounds like Isaac was trying to force hand.

Tigers to re-sign Moses.
You heard it here first

 

[strider]

Well that just sounds like Isaac was trying to force hand.

Tigers to re-sign Moses.
You heard it here first

Tbh it sounds like tigers making an excuse for Ivan deciding moses isnt worth $1m

 

[hindy111]

Personally I'd have given Bevan another season on the wing this year, or at least started that way...but I don't know if it helps anything to shift him now. He's been fine.

Taka is the weak link in the backline at the moment, whether it's form or whether he's on the decline. He's too slow, he's made a couple of busts and it looked like he was running in custard, and his defence has been shocking. If we do bring Moses, Gutho will take Taka's place.

Not doing bad but is he offering anymore at fullback then he did on the wing? I think if anything less.

 

[IFR33K]

http://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2017/04/05/wests_tigers_stateme.html

I guess they are waiting for clarification for 2018, cap wise. Not sure this is over just yet.

 

[Chipmunk]

Well that just sounds like Isaac was trying to force hand.

Tigers to re-sign Moses.
You heard it here first

There was a report that Gus said in his little pod cast that he reckons the Manager wants to split up Brooks and Moses. To be honest I think that would be great for both of them. As a combination I don't think they're that great.