Rumours (signings, sackings & other NRL stuff)

[Tigerm]

When they say something is coming I think they're referring to the fact that we may actually win a game.
I hope it's not another spoon coming.
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Hopefully more signings and departures.

 

[Tiger05]

Hopefully more signings and departures.

It'd be funny if it was players going and they make it a big deal.

 

[Tigerm]

It'd be funny if it was players going and they make it a big deal.

It’s probably a new sponsor?

 

[Nutz]

It’s probably a new sponsor?

New ballboys, ballgirls?

 

[Mr_Raditch]

It'll be the announcement for our new major sponsor I'd imagine.

 

[Nutz]

Guaranteed it will be....
A combo of both, our new jersey with our new major sponsor on it.

 

[Tigerm]

Thoughts about who/what it might be?

Does this help with what is coming?

 

[Nutz]

Does this help with what is coming?

Good morning everyone.
A new playing strip plus a sponsor. Could it be a new well know sponsor?
Hopefully it will look like a tiger with plenty of gold, white numbers and black pants. The socks I'm unsure about.
Whatever the arrangement is, I would like it to be of three equal colours, black, white and gold.
The honeycomb look will be different and should look cool.
Do we like names on the back of the jerseys? I do.

 

[Tigerm]

Good morning everyone.
A new playing strip plus a sponsor. Could it be a new well know sponsor?
Hopefully it will look like a tiger with plenty of gold, white numbers and black pants. The socks I'm unsure about.
Whatever the arrangement is, I would like it to be of three equal colours, black, white and gold.
The honeycomb look will be different and should look cool.
Do we like names on the back of the jerseys? I do.

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Yes, it’s easier to identify the bludgers.

 

[Tigers1986]

I'm all for ditching traditional number systems and having players "own" a number with name on the back. Think of the merch potential. CR7 is one of the most valuable numbers in the world. Kobe's 8. Warne's 23. Jordan's 23.

 

[MKCS]

I think the Tigers could have a top 4 side this year and definitely a top 8 side, after the years of heartache you blokes have gone through I'm here for it.

Bula has plenty of potential, Staines, Turuva and Olam are premiership winning backs. Galvin is probably the best rookie half in the comp who will continue to grow with Luai and Marshall around, Luai obviously a premiership winner, Origin winner and one of the best halves in the comp.

Hunt and May are both strong prop forwards, Api of course a premiership winner and one of the best hookers in the comp. Only spot the Tigers seem weak is the backrow but even still the weak links in Bateman and Bird are capable of playing very well when motivated and injury free.

I'm excited to see how the team does, they'll definitely be entertaining to watch.

 

[Tigerm]

I think the Tigers could have a top 4 side this year and definitely a top 8 side, after the years of heartache you blokes have gone through I'm here for it.

Bula has plenty of potential, Staines, Turuva and Olam are premiership winning backs. Galvin is probably the best rookie half in the comp who will continue to grow with Luai and Marshall around, Luai obviously a premiership winner, Origin winner and one of the best halves in the comp.

Hunt and May are both strong prop forwards, Api of course a premiership winner and one of the best hookers in the comp. Only spot the Tigers seem weak is the backrow but even still the weak links in Bateman and Bird are capable of playing very well when motivated and injury free.

I'm excited to see how the team does, they'll definitely be entertaining to watch.

Agree, importantly we finally have some depth.
Sa & Si Fainu, Seyfarth, Pole, Klemmer, Twal in the forwards
Laulilli, To'a, Skelton in the backs.
All the young blokes had good seasons last year, despite our shit results, but are another year older, so yes, there is reason for the club to be optimistic of a good showing next season.

 

[Tiger05]

Only spot the Tigers seem weak is the backrow but even still the weak links in Bateman and Bird are capable of playing very well when motivated and injury free.

I think Bateman is gone but Samuela Fainu is a beast. It'll be interesting who gets the right edge backrow spot. Atm I'd probably give it to Bird.

I also think the coaching staff are a risk but who knows maybe they'll get it together this year.

 

[Tigerm]

I think Bateman is gone but Samuela Fainu is a beast. It'll be interesting who gets the right edge backrow spot. Atm I'd probably give it to Bird.

I also think the coaching staff are a risk but who knows maybe they'll get it together this year.

Agree, re the coaching.
But hopefully, like the young players, Benji is another year older and has learned much about what he needs to do to improve his coaching.

It looks like it has already started, with those 5 breach notices handed out, he just needs to be consistent.

I understand that Bennett is not that big on the early fitness, but to me, it’s more about showing and proving that you are prepared to do the hard yards to get there.

I’m with you on the Bateman thing, I think his position here is untenable now, the fear would be, if they do nothing, what does that show the players and does him being here disrupt the team?

 

[Tigerm]

Maybe they need to rename the trophy.

 

[macnaz]

I'm all for ditching traditional number systems and having players "own" a number with name on the back. Think of the merch potential. CR7 is one of the most valuable numbers in the world. Kobe's 8. Warne's 23. Jordan's 23.

Yeah Nah

 

[macnaz]

I think the Tigers could have a top 4 side this year and definitely a top 8 side, after the years of heartache you blokes have gone through I'm here for it.

Bula has plenty of potential, Staines, Turuva and Olam are premiership winning backs. Galvin is probably the best rookie half in the comp who will continue to grow with Luai and Marshall around, Luai obviously a premiership winner, Origin winner and one of the best halves in the comp.

Hunt and May are both strong prop forwards, Api of course a premiership winner and one of the best hookers in the comp. Only spot the Tigers seem weak is the backrow but even still the weak links in Bateman and Bird are capable of playing very well when motivated and injury free.

I'm excited to see how the team does, they'll definitely be entertaining to watch.

Just Stop!
You are getting me excited about the year ahead , you realise we have thought the same way for the last 10 years and it only ends in heartache .
Just leave us to death ride this shithole for another spoon and anything better will feel like a premiership .

 

[Tigerm]

Maybe they need to rename the trophy.

I recall a blind sportsman, don’t recall the sport, archery I think, well he won and they gave him a wristwatch.

 

[Tigerm]

I recall a blind sportsman, don’t recall the sport, archery I think, well he won and they gave him a wristwatch.

A bit like giving a millionaire, a BBQ hahaha

 

[Das Hassler]

A bit like giving a millionaire, a BBQ hahaha

Or after the guy who was born with just a head opened his birthday present....." not another f**kin' hat!"