Rumours (signings, sackings & other NRL stuff)

[stryker]

All good, but I don’t see the same dominance.

My only concession is that WT didn’t step in to offer Burto the 700 plus he deserves.

He’s the next Dally M. Even @stryker puss agrees.

I liked him when he was a centre for the riff.
He doesn’t excite me much as a half.

 

[stryker]

For the folks at home, Burto is the next immortal.

If you missed Johnny Raper, you may never see a better footy player in your life time.

It saddens me that we didn’t seem to offer him a nice fat contract and a captaincy given how easily they are bandied about.

Maybe this was the reason Adam was sacked?

The smoking gun.

That and his lack of political nous.

and he was a useless fat caaarrnt.

 

[Tigerm]

Interesting sponsor? Been with the club for a few years?

Wests Tigers partner with Pro Wrestling Australia

Wests Tigers are pleased to have Pro Wrestling Australia (PWA) as a Players Club Sponsor for a third straight year.

www.weststigers.com.au

Wests Tigers partner with Pro Wrestling Australia​

 

[Hoofhearted]

Apparently we are close to signing this guy

 

[Speedy Gonzales]

Apparently we've offered Briton Nikora 550k PA over 3 seasons starting from 2023

Papa/Nikora would be a pretty devastating backrow

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

Apparently we are close to signing this guy

Looks like he’s nailed the Madge game plan.

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

Apparently we've offered Briton Nikora 550k PA over 3 seasons starting from 2023

Papa/Nikora would be a pretty devastating backrow

It would be terrifying!

Young Jock being chased by Manly should add some more grunt into our halves issue.

Des is a reasonable judge of a footballer.

 

[BrotherJim05]

Nikora would be awesome for us, particularly given Blore is battling injuries and will take some time to push into the top 17 next year, plus Tuilagi is apparently heading to Manly. If Tuilagi is actually staying with us then I reckon he would be quality off the bench and keep the starting backrowers honest.

Speaking of back rowers - I'm so f**king impressed with the way Luciano has been carrying himself. If anyone had an excuse to phone it in this year, it's him...but no, he's having a f**king dig and has nothing but good words for Madge and the club (he said something to the line of "Madge is the best coach I've ever had). To have an outgoing player act like this is so fkn refreshing. I hope he kills it this year, and even continues his form at the Cowboys, except for the games he plays against us where he has an "off-game" haha

 

[Speedy Gonzales]

Speaking of back rowers - I'm so f**king impressed with the way Luciano has been carrying himself. If anyone had an excuse to phone it in this year, it's him...but no, he's having a f**king dig and has nothing but good words for Madge and the club (he said something to the line of "Madge is the best coach I've ever had). To have an outgoing player act like this is so fkn refreshing. I hope he kills it this year, and even continues his form at the Cowboys, except for the games he plays against us where he has an "off-game" haha

Luciano has said he never wanted to leave but I think $$$$ further up north got the better of him. For a young family like his it's completely understandable. Plus the stuff with his brothers exit of the club, he's handled the situation professionally unlike the other flops that have left

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

The report was that he saw how much Paps was offered and felt a bit lonely. He was asking 2.5 times factory price and as good as he is, he is not worth more than Cameron Murray.

He was a strident supporter of Madge during the inquisition, went out on a limb and made public statements to that effect. So he was loyal in that respect.

His mum is very ill. I hope he doesn’t miss time with her.

 

[Tigerm]

SHARKS STAR ON THE OUTER

The Wests Tigers are targeting Sharks star Briton Nikora as the Kiwi international looks set to be squeezed out of Cronulla this year.

The 24-year-old has played four Tests for New Zealand and made two Maori All Stars appearances since making his NRL debut a the Sharks in 2019.


Nikora is off contract at the end of this season and has not been able to agree to terms for a new deal with the Sharks, according to WWOS.

TIGERS RISK LOSING RISING STAR

The Tigers are slowly revamping their roster under newly appointed head of football Tim Sheens, but they could be set to lose a rising star.

Former Australian Schoolboys captain Jock Madden played some minutes in the trial against the Roosters, but the halfback is stuck behind Luke Brooks, Jackson Hastings and Tyrone Peachey.

Madden, 21, would reportedly entertain moving clubs on the promise of more game time.

Wests Tigers youngster Jock Madden. Picture: Supplied by Wests TigersSource: Supplied


The 21-year-old made three NRL appearances last year - including his debut - and the Sea Eagles are reportedly interested in his services.

Manly have little playmaking depth behind veterans Daly Cherry-Evans and Kieran Foran and could look to bring Madden across for next season.

While there has been plenty of speculation around Brooks’ future, Tigers coach Michael Maguire shot that down earlier last month.

“I might leave it at that… and let him do the talking,” Maguire said when asked about the reports Brooks had been having his best-ever pre-season.


“Everyone has an opinion around that space, but I’m really pleased with where he’s at and it’s about doing it on the field now so lets him do the talking.”

Long way from $1m... Milford set to take cut-price deal in NRL lifeline: Transfer Whispers

Long way from $1m... Milf set to take cut-price deal in NRL lifeline: Transfer Whispers

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[Tiger Ted]

SHARKS STAR ON THE OUTER

The Wests Tigers are targeting Sharks star Briton Nikora as the Kiwi international looks set to be squeezed out of Cronulla this year.

The 24-year-old has played four Tests for New Zealand and made two Maori All Stars appearances since making his NRL debut a the Sharks in 2019.


Nikora is off contract at the end of this season and has not been able to agree to terms for a new deal with the Sharks, according to WWOS.

TIGERS RISK LOSING RISING STAR

The Tigers are slowly revamping their roster under newly appointed head of football Tim Sheens, but they could be set to lose a rising star.

Former Australian Schoolboys captain Jock Madden played some minutes in the trial against the Roosters, but the halfback is stuck behind Luke Brooks, Jackson Hastings and Tyrone Peachey.

Madden, 21, would reportedly entertain moving clubs on the promise of more game time.

Wests Tigers youngster Jock Madden. Picture: Supplied by Wests TigersSource: Supplied


The 21-year-old made three NRL appearances last year - including his debut - and the Sea Eagles are reportedly interested in his services.

Manly have little playmaking depth behind veterans Daly Cherry-Evans and Kieran Foran and could look to bring Madden across for next season.

While there has been plenty of speculation around Brooks’ future, Tigers coach Michael Maguire shot that down earlier last month.

“I might leave it at that… and let him do the talking,” Maguire said when asked about the reports Brooks had been having his best-ever pre-season.


“Everyone has an opinion around that space, but I’m really pleased with where he’s at and it’s about doing it on the field now so lets him do the talking.”

Long way from $1m... Milford set to take cut-price deal in NRL lifeline: Transfer Whispers

Long way from $1m... Milf set to take cut-price deal in NRL lifeline: Transfer Whispers

www.foxsports.com.au

Too bad there’s a huge disconnnect between how brooks performs in pre-season vs competition proper.

 

[simmo05]

Too bad there’s a huge disconnnect between how brooks performs in pre-season vs competition proper.

BEST PRESEASON EVER! Shit I can't wait!

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

Too bad there’s a huge disconnnect between how brooks performs in pre-season vs competition proper.

Yeah, but with the news, my annual Brooksy failure predictor has dropped from 70 to 65%.

Simply because one of his challengers is now in greater demand.

But relying on Brooks to do the talking, shoots him further up the scale of risk.

So I’m going to raise him to 75% failure.

He hits 85, he’s off to the knights, Hastings to half back, jock retained and promoted.

Raid on Panthers seeing they all want out.

 

[Tiger Ted]

Yeah, but with the news, my annual Brooksy failure predictor has dropped from 70 to 65%.

Simply because one of his challengers is now in greater demand.

But relying on Brooks to do the talking, shoots him further up the scale of risk.

So I’m going to raise him to 75% failure.

He hits 85, he’s off to the knights, Hastings to half back, jock retained and promoted.

Raid on Panthers seeing they all want out.

I will b surprised if brooks hasn’t gone to the knights by seasons end.If Hastings performs really well I reckon brooks will be gone sooner than later.

 

[The Rosco]

Yeah, but with the news, my annual Brooksy failure predictor has dropped from 70 to 65%.

Simply because one of his challengers is now in greater demand.

But relying on Brooks to do the talking, shoots him further up the scale of risk.

So I’m going to raise him to 75% failure.

He hits 85, he’s off to the knights, Hastings to half back, jock retained and promoted.

Raid on Panthers seeing they all want out.

Phantom, I've often suggested that you have a shed full of herbs out Silverdale way.
And you often tell me that you don't.
After reading this post of yours and all the numbering, and scales and predictors and such . . . . if you honestly don't have a shed full of weed . . . well, maybe it's about time you look into it.

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

Phantom, I've often suggested that you have a shed full of herbs out Silverdale way.
And you often tell me that you don't.
After reading this post of yours and all the numbering, and scales and predictors and such . . . . if you honestly don't have a shed full of weed . . . well, maybe it's about time you look into it.

Mate…you’re way off the program, eels forum buddy @Poupou Escobar -has often deployed figures and modelling to illustrate a point.

His submission that the Panthers have a 15% chance of winning the title this year made for a very lively discussion recently.

I was hoping he would grace us with his Wests Tigers % predictions ( in figures).

 

[soc123_au]

I was hoping he would grace us with his Wests Tigers % predictions ( in figures).

Do percentages go lower than zero? Asking for a friend...

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

Do percentages go lower than zero? Asking for a friend...

Stop stalking me or I will report you to yourself

 

[Poupou Escobar]

I'm estimating a 0.5% chance of winning, with a margin of error of 1%