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I know someone else had made a short snippet in my "where would jamie lyon end up?" thread but for those who haven't checked out the thread I'd thought I'd post a new thread on this. It's from this week RLW magazine and it talks on the chances of Lyon coming to Wests.
JUNGLE FEVER
Why a runaway would look right at home in the Tigers' den
BY TONY ADAMS
Wests Tigers' stunning late charge for the top eight may bring an unexpected bonus to the club in star centre Jamie Lyon.
The Tigers are one of the few clubs with money left in the salary cap to bid for Lyon and have hatched a plan to secure the 22-year-old nomad.
The former Test and Origin star has been playing for Wee Waa in the bush since walking out on the Eels early in the year but is now wanting to return to the NRL.
With the Tigers playing a bright and spirited brand of football, they believe they have much to offer Lyon.
Coach Tim Sheens has five former Eels in his ranks and will use their friendship with Lyon as a bargaining tool. Sheens was also a team-mate of Lyon's uncle, Mike Smith, at Penrith in the 1980s and the pair have been in contact.
"We believe we can make a return to the NRL very attractive for Jamie," Sheen Says. "The club is going places and we can offer him a rural setting near our Campbeltown base if he wants to live out of the big city.
"Most clubs are already right on the limit of their salary cap but we still have some room to move."
Lyon was offered to the Panthers last week, but the club could not make him an offer due to salary cap restrictions.
The Tigers are looking to a private sponsor - possibly former club benfactor Harry Triguboff - to foot the bill for Lyon.
Sheens has the Tigers on track for an historic maiden finals appearance following last Sunday's impressive 56 - 6 hammering of Souths.
With the bye this weekend, the Tigers can prepare for an all-out assault on the final three rounds, when they meet the Broncos (away), Cowboys (home) and Knights (away).
The Tigers are currently holding onto eighth spot and are assure of a first-ever finals berth as a joint venture if they win their remaining three games.
"It's a tall order but at least our destiny is in our own hands." retiring skipper Darren Senter says.
"The bye comes at just the right time and gives us time to regroup and get over nagging injuries."
Had to let fellow supporters know. Cheers! ;-)
JUNGLE FEVER
Why a runaway would look right at home in the Tigers' den
BY TONY ADAMS
Wests Tigers' stunning late charge for the top eight may bring an unexpected bonus to the club in star centre Jamie Lyon.
The Tigers are one of the few clubs with money left in the salary cap to bid for Lyon and have hatched a plan to secure the 22-year-old nomad.
The former Test and Origin star has been playing for Wee Waa in the bush since walking out on the Eels early in the year but is now wanting to return to the NRL.
With the Tigers playing a bright and spirited brand of football, they believe they have much to offer Lyon.
Coach Tim Sheens has five former Eels in his ranks and will use their friendship with Lyon as a bargaining tool. Sheens was also a team-mate of Lyon's uncle, Mike Smith, at Penrith in the 1980s and the pair have been in contact.
"We believe we can make a return to the NRL very attractive for Jamie," Sheen Says. "The club is going places and we can offer him a rural setting near our Campbeltown base if he wants to live out of the big city.
"Most clubs are already right on the limit of their salary cap but we still have some room to move."
Lyon was offered to the Panthers last week, but the club could not make him an offer due to salary cap restrictions.
The Tigers are looking to a private sponsor - possibly former club benfactor Harry Triguboff - to foot the bill for Lyon.
Sheens has the Tigers on track for an historic maiden finals appearance following last Sunday's impressive 56 - 6 hammering of Souths.
With the bye this weekend, the Tigers can prepare for an all-out assault on the final three rounds, when they meet the Broncos (away), Cowboys (home) and Knights (away).
The Tigers are currently holding onto eighth spot and are assure of a first-ever finals berth as a joint venture if they win their remaining three games.
"It's a tall order but at least our destiny is in our own hands." retiring skipper Darren Senter says.
"The bye comes at just the right time and gives us time to regroup and get over nagging injuries."
Had to let fellow supporters know. Cheers! ;-)
