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Rumours (signings, sackings & other NRL stuff)

Ned Kelly

Juniors
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Thanks Nutz.
I was just about to make a negative post about how our new sponsors could be ever ready batteries and we could run with the slogan Wests Tigers Last Forever but I feel more positive after your post so I won't do that now.
That post was a based on a hypothetical future so to go for a truth in advertising scheme it should be

Wests Tigers Last and Last and Last.
 

Tiger05

First Grade
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It's interesting who we will sign next season. It's also interesting hear Wille talk about Stef. Stef has a lot of potential but geez he has a lot of flaws.

It does say a lot about us as well. Benji hasn't sold the team to Stef at all and I don't think anyone can say Benji has been a good coach. I'd stick with him until his contract is out though. We can't keep swapping coaches and think everything will improve.

I think Ciraldo has done an awesome job with the Dogs but he has been given a heap of players to work with and it's only turned around this season.
 

Tigerm

Coach
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I am assuming the 7, Des Stapleton is Danny Stapleton’s (Balmain Tigers Chairman) father?
I knew the Spencer’s, mainly Jacks son John, who lived next door to my aunt.
I note Fred De Belin in the team, I wonder if he’s a relation of the StG player?
Anyone else help with the players.
 
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Tigerm

Coach
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No. Your post is all I've seen. I don't think many would object to shipping Bud off for an ESL apprenticeship for a few years to free up some cash and a spot in the Top 30.
I mentioned one of the posters on twitter gets good info, so I have hope.
But nothing being mentioned anywhere else atm.
 

Nutz

First Grade
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For the Balmain fans, old enough to remember.
Thanks for posting Tm.
I watched it on tv and it bonded our family. I was 12.
I remember at full-time a player doing cartwheels and handstands. A team that no-one gave a chance of beating, Souths which was full of internationals.
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Nutz

First Grade
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By my records we have 27 guys under contract for next year, 2 still have player options (Sezer & Tumeth)

we need to clear another 3 or 4 spots minimum
Tumeth is dead wood. I watched him play this year and he did nothing against poor oposition.
It would be good to squeeze him in for another run in NRL to help in move on but if he's going then he misses out I'm afraid.
 

Nutz

First Grade
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Off-contract Tiger provides update on future
Even if he plays again and impresses, I doubt we should risk signing a rugby convert with a busted knee.
It's a shame as he came he with big raps.
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