Rumours (signings, sackings & other NRL stuff)

[Nutz]

Ethan Roberts to join Wests Tigers from 2026

The Wests Tigers are pleased to announce the signing of young forward, Ethan Roberts on a two-year deal.

www.weststigers.com.au

The 195cm Indigenous All Star can play as both an edge and middle forward and at 20 years-of-age is a highly regarded prospect.

Roberts will join the Wests Tigers on a Development deal in 2026, before moving into the Top 30 in 2027.

Is he related to our Jimmy the jet James Roberts?

 

[Nutz]

Ha ha, is a thumbs up yes?

 

[Tigerm]

 

[Nutz]

Haas (Broncos)
Clark (Warriors)
Tapine (Raiders)
Whyte (Roosters)
Hopgood (Eels)
Ford (Warriors)

Anyone of those 6 along with KPP would kick our club along. Imagine some how, with tpa's and a war chest we got Hass.
Haas
Api
May

 

[Tiger05]

To’a signs contract extension to remain a Tiger until 2028

The Wests Tigers have secured the services of Starford To’a for a further two seasons, with the damaging outside back putting pen to paper on a contract extension.

www.weststigers.com.au

To'a extends until 28.

 

[Nutz]

To’a signs contract extension to remain a Tiger until 2028

The Wests Tigers have secured the services of Starford To’a for a further two seasons, with the damaging outside back putting pen to paper on a contract extension.

www.weststigers.com.au

To'a extends until 28.

I love this. Everytime this guy stays on the paddock for an extended time he plays awesome footy. No better example than at the start of this year when he was leading the Dally M centres.
We've got to get this guy injury free for an entire season. I rate the him.

 

[Tiger05]

I love this. Everytime this guy stays on the paddock for an extended time he plays awesome footy. No better example than at the start of this year when he was leading the Dally M centres.
We've got to get this guy injury free for an entire season. I rate the him.

My take is we have one extra outside back.

1. Jahream Bula
2. Sunia Turuva
3. Starford To’a
4. Heamasi Makasini
5. Tyrone May --> not yet signed

--> I have Skelton missing out but who knows what will happen.

 

[Shredder]

Its firming up 05.
And if Bulla goes, Turava goes to fb and Skelton comes back in

 

[Tiger05]

Its firming up 05.
And if Bulla goes, Turava goes to fb and Skelton comes back in

This is the bad option and it's not really that bad. I just think Bula is close to turning into a special player and I hope he stays.

 

[Shredder]

Im in two minds tbh. I think Turava looks better at 1.
And Ive not been impressed with how Bulla nearly always lets the ball bounce off a kick.
Turava seems to attack it more

 

[Tigerm]

Its firming up 05.
And if Bulla goes, Turava goes to fb and Skelton comes back in

I don’t see Bula going anywhere, his wife plays here now.
I think they’re all seeing the direction we’re heading in and want to be a part of it.

 

[Tiger Ted]

My take is we have one extra outside back.

1. Jahream Bula
2. Sunia Turuva
3. Starford To’a
4. Heamasi Makasini
5. Tyrone May --> not yet signed

--> I have Skelton missing out but who knows what will happen.

Throw LL into the mix.The kid can play albeit wish he was taller

 

[Nutz]

My take is we have one extra outside back.

1. Jahream Bula
2. Sunia Turuva
3. Starford To’a
4. Heamasi Makasini
5. Tyrone May --> not yet signed

We need a physical presence coming out of our red zone.

He's reliable in scoring meat pies, is tall, strong and hes getting better each game. He needs to be there.
One of the backs could find himself playing as a utility, one who can cover every position from the bench
To'a is the only one who comes to mind

 

[Nutz]

Throw LL into the mix.The kid can play albeit wish he was taller

Agree, he still needs developing.
As soon as these players are ready, clubs like the rorterd wil pounce.

 

[Tiger Ted]

Agree, he still needs developing.
As soon as these players are ready, clubs like the rorterd wil pounce.

The only reason the rorters r unlikely to be interested is he isn’t a Giraffe.The way the game is policed 2day where u can’t touch players leaping for the ball kicked by their halves it makes tall wingers like tupou & Coates invaluable

 

[Nutz]

The only reason the rorters r unlikely to be interested is he isn’t a Giraffe.The way the game is policed 2day where u can’t touch players leaping for the ball kicked by their halves it makes tall wingers like tupou & Coates invaluable

Absolutely Tiger. Having at least 1 tall winger is important. Generally speaking that is.
Ivan picked wingers based on their ability to get the ball out if the red zone and finish off attacking raids in the corners. Their combo of Turuva and To'a did very well in multiple GFs
Personally I like to have 1 tall tough player who is tough and can kick like a Lomax and a To'o on ther side but Turuva will do

 

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[Nutz]

His days in Oz are over.

 

[Nutz]

Ah it doesn't matter.

 

[Nutz]

That can mean only one thing, Haas wants another $500k.