Pat Richards returns to Wests Tigers

[hutch]

He is a bloody good player, had a good game in the gf and will add a heap of experience to our squad. I'm rapt we signed him!

 

[Tiger05]

I just think we would be better off with Simona and Koro on the left side. Nofo has to be on the right either at centre or wing and I figure Lawrence gets a go at the right side somewhere as well.

Richards may go well but how much better than Koro will he go.

 

[Matchball]

I just think we would be better off with Simona and Koro on the left side. Nofo has to be on the right either at centre or wing and I figure Lawrence gets a go at the right side somewhere as well.

Richards may go well but how much better than Koro will he go.

Koro is a good depth player. His hands let him down to warrant a start over a solid goalkicking winger.

 

[TYGA]

My word we have a short memory regarding Koro he is a damn good winger with plenty of errors persevere you will be rewarded long term. He was magic in 2012 and heavily injured this year yet everyone judges him on this years performance.

 

[macnaz]

My word we have a short memory regarding Koro he is a damn good winger with plenty of errors persevere you will be rewarded long term. He was magic in 2012 and heavily injured this year yet everyone judges him on this years performance.

I agree.

Id hate to lose him for the sake of signing a winger at the end of his career, and thats exactly what could happen if we havnt signed him on a long term deal .

 

[macnaz]

Also I believe Kori provides an excitement and xfactor that puts bums on seats, I know that alone doesnt warrant a spot but losing ppl like Benji Beu and Lote I think the club needs special players that attract sponsors and young supporters.

 

[BrotherJim05]

Also I believe Kori provides an excitement and xfactor that puts bums on seats, I know that alone doesnt warrant a spot but losing ppl like Benji Beu and Lote I think the club needs special players that attract sponsors and young supporters.

Nufo, Brooks and Simona will all provide this entertainment

 

[Ron's_Mate]

Nufo, Brooks and Simona will all provide this entertainment

Agreed. Based on this year, I would go to a Wests Tigers game just to watch Simona play.

 

[gronkathon]

Richards is there to turn 4 into 6

 

[macnaz]

Richards is there to turn 4 into 6

But you need to get the 4's in the first place ..Kori can do that lol

 

[The Charlatan]

Richards is no stranger to the stripe, scored 30 odd tries in the last two years.

His line drop outs and sharpshooting will be more than handy.

 

[macnaz]

Richards is no stranger to the stripe, scored 30 odd tries in the last two years.

His line drop outs and sharpshooting will be more than handy.

Yeah thats true , Im sure injuries will give Kori his opportunities. T and Kori will be a hell of a combo in State Cup , wouldnt mind seeing if there is betting on top scorers for that comp because them 2 will figure prominently id say. T was up there looking like winning this year before injury .

 

[MARSHALL ZHUKOV]

he must be 32?- dont you have a couple of good young wingers already??

 

[BrotherJim05]

he must be 32?- dont you have a couple of good young wingers already??

He's only on a two year deal and currently in the best form of his career. He's the same age as Jamie Lyon...got a couple more years left in him for sure

 

[madunit]

He is not in the best form of his career.

 

[Leaguelegend20]

What have you against Richards MU? You seem to have a vendetta against the bloke, he's been playing terrifically for years, and was great in the final. Chill your shit.

 

[madunit]

I call it as i see it. I didn't say he was shit anywhere did i?

Its nonsense to say he's at his peak or that he was great in the grand final when neither are correct.

 

[DanOz]

His esl form is indicative only. NRL is a different game. Hope he does well, but only time will tell.

 

[Matchball]

Reading through the thread makes me laugh at even some of my posts.
I'm now 100% convinced that we made the right choice.

He was taking hit ups out of our territory, always 10 metres or more almost matt utai like.
What about the drop out? 72 metres on the fly.
Goalkicking is something that hurt us in the past but no more. He will win us games.

 

[Shanghai Charlie]

Surpassed my expectations. Brings some skills to the team. A great buy at this stage.