Rumours (signings, sackings & other NRL stuff)

[BrotherJim05]

Staines is bog average. If you can't score tries on the wing in a team like the Panthers then how on earth are you going to contribute in a struggling team like Tigers

 

[TheDefinitionOfMadness]

We should bring Staines to the club solely to resurrect the lost art of the banner.

Cum (on) Staines
Sheet Staines
Shit Staines

There's just a couple right off the top of my head. Sure they'd get confiscated but you could probably sneak a few in over the back fence at Leichhardt just before kick off and get them on Fox, if not 9. Vossy would have a field day over them. I dare say there might be some commentary box Staines.

At this point of the season frivolity is about the only thing keeping anyone sane and this is a no brainer

 

[benched tiger]

If Staines is bog average he will fit right in at the WT.

 

[Fordy20]

Seems the Sheenius back at work?

So rather than create competition for spots or build depth and resilience in a position we have been struggling with for over four years, the club instead throws a huge contract at a barely adequate fullback of questionable loyalty?

I have to agree. Definitely sounds like Sheenius is back at work

 

[Tiger05]

the club instead throws a huge contract at a barely adequate fullback

Surely it's not a huge contract but you wouldn't think Laurie would be deserving of a contract extension.

 

[Trollhammaren]

‘Might not be able to afford him’: Salary cap drama as Leilua’s Cowboys arrival gets ‘very messy’

Luciano Leilua’s mid-season switch to the Cowboys is far from a done deal due to salary cap issues, despite the Tigers releasing him to start a three-year deal at North Queensland early.

The Tigers granted Leilua an immediate release after attempts to lure Reece Robson to Concord in a swap deal failed, with the club saying he would join the Cowboys for the remainder of the 2022 season.

However, North Queensland football manager Michael Luck revealed Leilua’s early arrival at the Cowboys is far from signed, sealed and delivered.

“We’ve asked the question, that’s where it’s at, at the moment,” Luck said on SEN Radio’s Pat and Heals show.

“There’s still a bit of water to go under the bridge at the moment, there’s nothing in writing anywhere.

“We’d love to get ‘Luc’, he makes us a better team particularly with the injuries now we had with Heilum and Tommy Gilbert especially this week and a couple more.

“We’re a club that likes to do our due diligence that makes sure every box is ticked.

“We’re going through that process, we want to get Luciano up here but it’s not a done deal yet.”

SEN’s Michelle Bishop believes salary cap pressure is behind the Cowboys’ inability to announce Leilua joining the club early for the remainder of the season.

“The Cowboys are certainly interested,” Bishop said on SEN 1170 Breakfast.

“Luciano has been told he can go, but the Cowboys have got to work out what they can afford with the salary cap.

“There is a very high possibility that they might not be able to afford him.

“The conversation hasn’t been finalised about what the Wests Tigers are going to chip in.

“It’s all very messy … none of the finer details have been worked out.”

The Tigers confirmed Leilua’s release via a statement.

Wests Tigers have granted Luciano Leilua an early release from his playing contract, effective immediately.

Leilua signed a three-year deal in November last year to join North Queensland Cowboys for 2023 and beyond.

He will now join the Cowboys for the remainder of this season.

Wests Tigers CEO Justin Pascoe says Leilua has made a valuable contribution to the club.

“We wish Luciano the very best with his future,” Pascoe said.

“He and his family have made a lot of friends here at the Wests Tigers and they will be missed.”

Leilua, 26 has played 99 NRL games for the Dragons and Tigers since his debut in 2016.

‘Might not be able to afford him’: Salary cap drama as Leilua’s Cowboys arrival gets ‘very messy’

‘Might not be able to afford him’: Salary cap drama as Leilua’s Cowboys arrival gets ‘very messy’

www.foxsports.com.au

Hopefully karma dictates he spends the rest of the season in NRL purgatory. Why on earth would the Tigers have to chip in anything on this move?!

 

[Hoofhearted]

Surely it's not a huge contract but you wouldn't think Laurie would be deserving of a contract extension.

Watched a bit of Junior Tupou in the NSW Cup at Fullback, only 19yo, big, athletic and fast with an offload and a passing game. From what I have seen you would think they are grooming him to be the long term fullback, with what's happening at the moment I wouldn't be surprised if he gets a run at Fullback this year in the NRL squad.

 

[Ned Kelly]

‘Might not be able to afford him’: Salary cap drama as Leilua’s Cowboys arrival gets ‘very messy’

‘Might not be able to afford him’: Salary cap drama as Leilua’s Cowboys arrival gets ‘very messy’

www.foxsports.com.au

Hopefully karma dictates he spends the rest of the season in NRL purgatory. Why on earth would the Tigers have to chip in anything on this move?!

It would be a total farce to chip in if the reason we are doing it is for a salary cap advantage.

Surely if he has been released that is the end of the story.

 

[Tigerm]

‘Might not be able to afford him’: Salary cap drama as Leilua’s Cowboys arrival gets ‘very messy’

‘Might not be able to afford him’: Salary cap drama as Leilua’s Cowboys arrival gets ‘very messy’

www.foxsports.com.au

Hopefully karma dictates he spends the rest of the season in NRL purgatory. Why on earth would the Tigers have to chip in anything on this move?!

Based on this season, he may well not make the starting side next year

 

[Tiger05]

Watched a bit of Junior Tupou in the NSW Cup at Fullback, only 19yo, big, athletic and fast with an offload and a passing game. From what I have seen you would think they are grooming him to be the long term fullback, with what's happening at the moment I wouldn't be surprised if he gets a run at Fullback this year in the NRL squad.

Sounds good. He has something special right. He is just exceptionally quiet so I wonder if he can handle the role longer term.

 

[simmo05]

So what actually happened? He wanted out of his contract, which we did, now the Cowboys can't sign him? Are we still on the hook for this peanut? Or is this the famed leilua family big brain at work?

 

[Old Time Tiger]

Watched a bit of Junior Tupou in the NSW Cup at Fullback, only 19yo, big, athletic and fast with an offload and a passing game. From what I have seen you would think they are grooming him to be the long term fullback, with what's happening at the moment I wouldn't be surprised if he gets a run at Fullback this year in the NRL squad.

He moves with that natural flowing style that's appears that hes not even trying.

In the clip below, Browns try is from the 10sec mark and Junior Tupou's from the 48sec.

NSW Cup Highlights | Magpies v Sea Eagles - Round 14

All 12 tries from the Western Suburbs Magpies' 40-30 win over Blacktown Workers Sea Eagles in Round 14 of The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup.

www.nswrl.com.au

 

[simmo1]

Our very astute Chairman is handling the pressure well. Doesn't seem to like being held to accountable for his job.

 

[Tigerm]

‘Offered Aladdin’s cave’: Seibold’s Broncos nightmare a warning to Ciraldo, Tigers and Bulldogs

‘Offered Aladdin’s cave’: Why Seibold’s Broncos nightmare is a warning to Ciraldo

www.foxsports.com.au

The Bulldogs and Tigers can’t afford to have a rookie coach learning on the run if they want to rebuild their clubs as quick as possible.

 

[Perth Tiger]

‘Offered Aladdin’s cave’: Seibold’s Broncos nightmare a warning to Ciraldo, Tigers and Bulldogs

‘Offered Aladdin’s cave’: Why Seibold’s Broncos nightmare is a warning to Ciraldo

www.foxsports.com.au

The Bulldogs and Tigers can’t afford to have a rookie coach learning on the run if they want to rebuild their clubs as quick as possible.

Because the experienced coaches of Madge and Baz proved so successful. Add Jason Taylor and Ivan Cleary before Madge!

So sick of the Fox click bait artists constantly trying to talk up how we are to shit for anyone to accept a job with us, just so they can continue to take pot shots at the club.

 

[macnaz]

Our very astute Chairman is handling the pressure well. Doesn't seem to like being held to accountable for his job.

For those that don't have Twitter or understand what this post is about let me know. It sheds a light on Lee H and his true opinions about US & also what he calls a real supporter $$

 

[Tiger Ted]

Our very astute Chairman is handling the pressure well. Doesn't seem to like being held to accountable for his job.

I’ve known Rob since we were kids although haven’t seen him in a few yrs.He comes from a massively passionate tigers family who have sponsored both Balmain in the 70’s -80’s & also the wests tigers.The rugby league illiterate knucklehead pompous chairman is an utter embarrassment.Dismissing valid & judicious opinions of fans & displaying favouritism towards members is contemptible & unbecoming for someone who holds the position of chairman.While ever he participates in decision making of WT the club is doomed.

 

[Fordy20]

For those that don't have Twitter or understand what this post is about let me know. It sheds a light on Lee H and his true opinions about US & also what he calls a real supporter $$

Holy shit! Didn't realise you ran the Westslife podcast @macnaz?

 

[Wizardman]

The funny thing about this Leilua thing is that the only people who seem to be okay with this decision (on the whole) and not up in arms are Wests Tigers fans themselves. That is a sign of a few things.

(a) We all know this season is gone and the fans just don't care that much anymore (I know Im in that basket).
(b) Leilua is just robbing a future player of experience that wants to be here.
(c) He is playing like shit lately.

Im not sad to see him go in the slightest early. If we were in contention, different story.

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

The funny thing about this Leilua thing is that the only people who seem to be okay with this decision (on the whole) and not up in arms are Wests Tigers fans themselves. That is a sign of a few things.

(a) We all know this season is gone and the fans just don't care that much anymore (I know Im in that basket).
(b) Leilua is just robbing a future player of experience that wants to be here.
(c) He is playing like shit lately.

Im not sad to see him go in the slightest early. If we were in contention, different story.

Nailed it whizzo.

Weve released him and he’s gone is my understanding.

if the cows miss a couple of digits in working out their salary cap, that’s their issue.

CC is the best option by miles and we are his best option.

But otherwise Massive interest in the position.

im leaning towards Flanno if we miss cc.

All the bickering will come to pass once we settle down a bit.