Rumoured & Confirmed Signings - Part 5

[Iamback]

I think we only get another prop if Sorro gets moved on early. If he has another injury effect year next year. That could be on the cards.

We don't know where Luron is by that stage too. So maybe even a fringe guy will be needed

 

[WestyLife]

He's looked pretty good in the middle for the Tigpies. Wonder how Ivan wants to use him

He's a very good player who was angry at the tigers for sacking the coach. I'm keen for him to be here. He'll have to be second row except when Yeo is playing origin.

 

[Iamback]

True, I see Henry playing Origin 1st. Origin has shown how much it has killed us this year, but still best defence in comp (which is weird for how much alot of us have complained about it all year)

It is hard to say cause of the middles type changing but unless a top 17 guy leaves then we won't spend up

 

[Whino]

Worth a read

From Spoon Bowl to NRL contenders: Talagi, Utoikamanu break silence on why they’re leaving Eels and Tigers​

By Christian Nicolussi​

September 7, 2024 — 10.50am


Opportunities to play with Nathan Cleary and be coached by Craig Bellamy were the simple reasons Blaize Talagi and Stefano Utoikamanu signed deals with Penrith and Melbourne respectively for next year.
It is fair to say Talagi and Utoikamanu will not have to worry about playing in any future Spoon Bowls, as they did on Friday night for Parramatta and Wests Tigers.


Both players broke their silence after the game about their decisions to switch clubs, and why the sustained success at their new employers was simply too difficult to ignore.

Talagi said wearing Jarome Luai’s No.6 jersey alongside Cleary was every young player’s dream. He added his younger brother, Ryda, an Australian Schoolboys prop and Eels junior, was still weighing up a possible move to Penrith.

“I think there are a lot of things to it, but it was hard to turn down an opportunity like that [to play with Cleary],” Talagi said.

“The only time I spoke to him was after the Penrith game [a few weeks ago]. He had a few nice words.
“It was the hardest decision I have had to make of my life. But I feel like I made the right decision.
“The plan was to play No.6, but whatever happens, I am looking forward to it.


“He [Cleary] has been at the top of his game for the past few years now, so when you get the chance to play with someone like that, it is exciting.”

From Spoon Bowl to NRL contenders: Talagi, Utoikamanu break silence on why they’re leaving Eels and Tigers

Blaize Talagi and Stefano Utoikamanu say offers to join NRL powerhouses Penrith and Melbourne were simply too good to ignore.

www.smh.com.au

 

[Iamback]

Atleast Talagi sounds open to not being 6. That is the right mindset

 

[Crashtest]

In that Foxsports article it mentions that Talagi revealed his brother Ryda was still weighing up a potential move to Penrith.

Could be a good addition to our front row stocks for 2026, with next year spent developing his game in lower grades.

 

[WestyLife]

Atleast Talagi sounds open to not being 6. That is the right mindset

Good attitude he's got. He's not chasing money he just wants to play in a good organisation with the best half in the game. Can't fault that.

 

[Iamback]

Good attitude he's got. He's not chasing money he just wants to play in a good organisation with the best half in the game. Can't fault that.

I am open to who plays 6 but until we see what works best with Nathan then that should be left open.

Come here work hard. Learn to tackle and go from there

 

[Iamback]

In that Foxsports article it mentions that Talagi revealed his brother Ryda was still weighing up a potential move to Penrith.

Could be a good addition to our front row stocks for 2026, with next year spent developing his game in lower grades.

We have a few decent prospects signed up in Flegg. As well as a Tiger we brought across hopefully they slot in as Moses and co age

 

[WestyLife]

I am open to who plays 6 but until we see what works best with Nathan then that should be left open.

Come here work hard. Learn to tackle and go from there

You'd hope that's how it works.

 

[BossleyPanther]

It is hard to say cause of the middles type changing but unless a top 17 guy leaves then we won't spend up

I have feeling Sorrenson would be the one. Even if it's a 3 year deal for someone it would allow Luron to develop, but in saying that if we do not bring someone in, Luton can do the 10-15 mins Spencer started off with.

 

[Iamback]

I have feeling Sorrenson would be the one. Even if it's a 3 year deal for someone it would allow Luron to develop, but in saying that if we do not bring someone in, Luton can do the 10-15 mins Spencer started off with.

Lets assume Papalli is backrow

It gives us

Moses
Kenny
Henry
Martin
Papalli
Yeo

???
Garner
Sorro
Smith

Assuming Garner is capable of playing centre still but Luron isn't even in the top 17

 

[BossleyPanther]

Lets assume Papalli is backrow

It gives us

Moses
Kenny
Henry
Martin
Papalli
Yeo

???
Garner
Sorro
Smith

Assuming Garner is capable of playing centre still but Luron isn't even in the top 17

The 14 position is still Trent's and Dane's at this stage. Luron will get game time as I don't think Sorro and Garner will play every game.

If he doesn't he will move on too.

 

[Iamback]

The 14 position is still Trent's and Dane's at this stage. Luron will get game time as I don't think Sorro and Garner will play every game.

If he doesn't he will move on too.

Depends Cole covers backs as well. Martin and Yeo will play Origin too will give game time to the fringe guys

 

[age.s]

Papalii should be in the middle imo. He's been much better for the Tigers after moving there post injury.

 

[hindy111]

Papalii should be in the middle imo. He's been much better for the Tigers after moving there post injury.

His defense isn't good enough on edge. Better in middle

 

[BossleyPanther]

Papalii should be in the middle imo. He's been much better for the Tigers after moving there post injury.

If he does go in the middle, who plays edge, as I think Sorro's 80 min days are done?
Garner, Geyer, Cole?

 

[BossleyPanther]

Depends Cole covers backs as well. Martin and Yeo will play Origin too will give game time to the fringe guys

I don't want to see Cole at 5/8, so centre or utility is a good option.

For all the complaining we did this season about a few guys, we still have the best defence. Next season the only obstacle is playing at home away from home.

 

[WestyLife]

Papalii should be in the middle imo. He's been much better for the Tigers after moving there post injury.

He'd have to play prop then. Would be an interesting fish replacement. I can't see him pushing Henry/Smith or at least hope not both have been great.

 

[ColdWetPanther]

He'd have to play prop then. Would be an interesting fish replacement. I can't see him pushing Henry/Smith or at least hope not both have been great.

I know I have rubbished others who suggested this in the past, but I could see Martin moving in the middle and playing like Fish.