Rumoured & Confirmed Signings - Part 5

[Original Name]

Looks like Cleary when he was younger.. little frame with a quick step and speed plus a sharp short kicking game. Would look alright as a fullback in afew years with more size.

I think Schnider should have first crack at the 6 with Nathan next year. Could easily have him running the ball more and he also has a good kicking game plus is a worker and doesn't give up.

He's not one of our juniors. Came to us from the Storm and spend some time in Saint Marys before working his way into the Cup side. Unlike a young Cleary he's a fully grown adult. Obviously the amount of muscle a grown adult can put on while playing a sport like League isn't the same as a 17/18 year old, otherwise Soni Luke would be putting on much more. I think he's about 24.

 

[murraymob]

Hop

With the rumour of Garner swapping with Papali'i, that would move Sorenson on the Bench and would be so much better for us.

Hope not a bad swap garner is improving and getting better papal had 1 good season and has been bog average the last 2

 

[WestyLife]

Be good if true but so much BS around.

Yeah I'll wait for more reliable sources than a pretty average Facebook Page.

A couple of people asked about Trent Toelau. Higlights video just dropped. Keep in mind this is mostly from last year.

Good ball player

 

[Whino]

It comes as back-rower Isaiah Papali’i has been granted permission to explore options at other clubs. Richardson met Papali’i’s manager a month ago, with rival clubs informed of his availability over the past few days.

The deal he signed to join the Tigers from Parramatta was for $650,000-a-season as the Dally M back-rower of the year. However, the deal included a 15 per cent ratchet clause that has since taken his salary to around $750,000. Papali’i isn’t interested in playing in the Super League.

Wests Tigers boss flies to England on secret player cleanout mission

Shane Richardson flew to the United Kingdom as part of a selling spree that could have major ramifications on the joint venture club.

www.smh.com.au

 

[age.s]

Looks like the Tigers are going to be paying a bunch of players to play at other clubs for a while.

 

[Chins get the wins]

With the rumour of Garner swapping with Papali'i, that would move Sorenson on the Bench and would be so much better for us.

That's a very sideways move imo Garner is underrated

 

[Iamback]

Just on outside backs, Staines is the kind of signing we should be looking at:
Would come cheap
Known quantity to the club
Would be ok as backup/depth if May is retained
First grade quality if May is let go

As an aside, I really rate him defensively. Routinely makes good, quick decisions.

Problem with getting Staines is he can't play centre. We probably need someone who can play both wing and centre

 

[Iamback]

Looks like the Tigers are going to be paying a bunch of players to play at other clubs for a while.

Well they paid overs for Luai it was always going to have a flow on

 

[Iamback]

Papalli confirmed. Sorro to prop you'd think

 

[BxTom]

Papali signs a three year deal with Panthers. Official.

Papali’i to join Panthers

Penrith Panthers is delighted to announce that international forward Isaiah Papali’i has agreed to terms to join the club on a three-year deal.

www.penrithpanthers.com.au

 

[age.s]

Oh well. Hopefully we got him at the right price.

Welcome!

 

[BossleyPanther]

I like this alot, sorro to Prop. Fixes alot of areas, My worry beads are down no merry go round, Panthers do business the right way.

 

[Whino]

That was quick. The rumour BossleyPanther posted was right.

 

[BossleyPanther]

I prefer this over Fifita TBH. Ivan will get the best out of him.

Our Bench without making anymore signings looks alot better. Replace Fisher Harris now.

 

[MrBlack]

Its a solid signing.

Has potential to get back to his best form in our system.

Probably leaves some cap space for another similar type signing (maybe a back??)

 

[Chins get the wins]

Hope it doesn't cost us Garner

 

[MrBlack]

Would love it if the Tigers are paying some freight for next year......

 

[Red&BlackBear]

Like I said… timing!

 

[BossleyPanther]

Would love it if the Tigers are paying some freight for next year......

He was released so I don't think so

 

[Iamback]

Hope it doesn't cost us Garner

Depends if he wants to be a bench guy and what offers he has I guess