Rumoured & Confirmed Signings - Part 5

[chrisD]

That's good. I think we need to sign a half to replace Luai and so won't be able to afford to replace JFH.

I hope Garner stays. Really I'd like to get one of Garner or Li'i on the right and have Leota/Smith/Sorro/Martin as our props.

 

[MrBlack]

I do love the way we do business - apparently this has been brewing for a month (as confirmed by Brandy on SEN).

All done in the background and on the quiet.

 

[BossleyPanther]

So who is that Prop who is older but hasn't played NRL yet as mentioned here?

 

[The yak]

Ivan gets his annual Tiger signing. Hopefully we did pay too much.

Just need Ivan's annual signing of a former Panther to complete the cycle.

 

[WestyLife]

25 with 148 games at the very least he's experienced and just needs some polished. He didn't want to go to tigers after they sacked Madge so hopefully his form there was just that.

 

[BossleyPanther]

Here are some random names that fit the bill "Older Prop who hasn't played NRL"
Poasa Faamausili - Bulldogs
Makahesi Makatoa - Parramatta
Ofahiki Ogden -Parra
Pasami Saulo - Raiders
Billy Tsikrikas

I don't think these guys have played NRL yet

 

[Red&BlackBear]

Pap starts edge and Sorro goes back to bench to come through the middle for 30-40 mins a game or alternatively Sorro starts and Pap comes off the bench for 30-50 mins a game for more of an impact role.

Either way heaps of upside. Sorro wouldn’t be too bummed if he is back to coming off the pine. He is older and he is having a few niggles of late.

 

[Iamback]

25 with 148 games at the very least he's experienced and just needs some polished. He didn't want to go to tigers after they sacked Madge so hopefully his form there was just that.

That ticks plenty of the boxes we needed

 

[Iamback]

Pap starts edge and Sorro goes back to bench to come through the middle for 30-40 mins a game or alternatively Sorro starts and Pap comes off the bench for 30-50 mins a game for more of an impact role.

Either way heaps of upside. Sorro wouldn’t be too bummed if he is back to coming off the pine. He is older and he is having a few niggles of late.

Moses doesn't play huge minutes and the fact he can play edge too. He will get plenty of game time still

 

[Sime_11]

Martin to join Leota in the front?

Garner left, Pap right

Sorro bench to Utilise fronts & 2nd rowers?

 

[BxTom]

@Blade23 is Papali one of the contracted players that contacted the club?

 

[Iamback]

Martin to join Leota in the front?

Garner left, Pap right

Sorro bench to Utilise fronts & 2nd rowers?

I think Garner will be priced out of staying here.

 

[soc123_au]

Hopefully the price was right, a fair bit of potential upside if he finds his Parra form. I'm most pleased that we got a deal done with no fuss. I imagine there would have been interest elsewhere as well.

 

[Chins get the wins]

I think Garner will be priced out of staying here.

He our best forward not named Yeo at this point

 

[soc123_au]

I think Garner will be priced out of staying here.

I hope we find a few extra sheckles for him. He is pretty underrated as a back rower and his versatility just adds value.

 

[Iamback]

I hope we find a few extra sheckles for him. He is pretty underrated as a back rower and his versatility just adds value.

How much do you pay a bench forward though?

 

[Iamback]

He our best forward not named Yeo at this point

Yeah but unless Martin and Sorro are both going to prop than we are after a bench forward.

Most I'd pay is $300k for a player in that position, hopefully it is enough but I doubt it

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

Tigers official members site extract;

 

[Chins get the wins]

Yeah but unless Martin and Sorro are both going to prop than we are after a bench forward.

Most I'd pay is $300k for a player in that position, hopefully it is enough but I doubt it

A bench with Soro and Garner is almost f**king perfect. I hope the club sees it this way

 

[BossleyPanther]

Yes, Hopefully they get rid of the deadwood.
Peachy, Eisenhuth, Laurie of not used properly.