Rumoured & Confirmed Signings - Part 5

[Iamback]

Disappointed from a footballing point of view to lose Api but grown tired of his off field antics. Hopefully we don't go back to having rubbish hookers like before and can blood or buy someone worthwhile.

I firmly believe we got the best couple of years out of Api and hopefully he won't help the Tigers too much in 2023.

Like with Kiks there is time to replace him
atleast

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

I thought he would stay a month ago. The whole vax thing had muddied the waters and started to create doubt. I still thought his relationship with IC would get us over the line.
Haven't heard the latest on vax.

Some are saying huge money. He will be 31 when he reaches the W/T.

 

[Iamback]

I'm not super worried tbh.

With Api, 31 years old in 2023.

I think priority now should be how do we use that let's say $600k from Api and $700k from Kikau we may have been offering to better improve the squad.

That is key. Can stack other positions to cover the weaker hooker

 

[DinkyDi]

I thought he would stay a month ago. The whole vax thing had muddied the waters and started to create doubt. I still thought his relationship with IC would get us over the line.
Haven't heard the latest on vax.

Assuming that Api is unvaccinated, it would not surprise me if his views change. Also, Api showed he is not a team player.

 

[Iamback]

He can't really be replaced by what's available. Not many good hooker around

No but we get decent service and get a better backrower then planned. $1.2m is a huge amount to play with with a stacked roster

 

[Smug Panther]

This news probably effects Edwards. We are going to need more creativity than he's capable of

 

[Big Mick]

This news probably effects Edwards. We are going to need more creativity than he's capable of

So what I'm hearing is that we should go after Latrell or Ponga for 2023 and then just get a cheapie hooker.

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

Would Smith be ready for 23 ?

 

[StanTheMan]

At least now we won't lose the next burto.

 

[Big Mick]

I'd look at Verrils, Robson, Parcell as short term solution until Smith is ready.

And then go after an impact forward - then take a shot with the remaining money on a few big young blokes that would be looking for an opportunity. Like we did with Kikau initially.

 

[Smug Panther]

So what I'm hearing is that we should go after Latrell or Ponga for 2023 and then just get a cheapie hooker.

Ponga is the anti Edwards. All flair and very little ability to read the game

 

[Original Name]

Like with Kiks there is time to replace him
atleast

To me after he leaves I think he's got still got 2 good years left in him before a decline.

Ponga is the anti Edwards. All flair and very little ability to read the game

You don't put yourself in the position to do highlight reel stuff with no ability to read the game.

 

[Iamback]

I'd look at Verrils, Robson, Parcell as short term solution until Smith is ready.

And then go after an impact forward - then take a shot with the remaining money on a few big young blokes that would be looking for an opportunity. Like we did with Kikau initially.

I'd go after Luki at Cows. Get him and say Verrills and potentially get them on the way up

 

[Hooked]

If Api got a better deal than that is his good fortune. But players shouldn't be signing this far out for 2023. It really is a joke.

 

[Iamback]

To me after he leaves I think he's got still got 2 good years left in him before a decline.

You don't put yourself in the position to do highlight reel stuff with no ability to read the game.

That is why details are key. Either a huge offer or won't get vaxxed

 

[hindy111]

Api has signed for tigers

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

That is why details are key. Either a huge offer or won't get vaxxed

I think it's probably a combination of both.

 

[hindy111]

Should Parra make a swap for 12mths. You take Mahoney and Marata. We take Kikau and Api.

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

Api has signed for tigers

Oh has he. I didn't know.

 

[hindy111]

Your squad is having the arse end ripped out of it.

May,Burton,Kikau,Momo,Api and Capewell all gone.

Be interesting who ends up with Verrils now.