Rumours (signings, sackings & other NRL stuff)

[Ned Kelly]

TIGERS’ PLAY FOR RISING STAR

The Wests Tigers are reportedly aiming to lock up boom young gun Heamasi Makasini after his breakout year in the Harold Matthews Cup this year amid interest from rival clubs and codes.

The Daily Telegraph reported the Tigers are one of several clubs to take notice of the young rising star and are keen to make a move to secure his services.

The Western Suburbs Magpies star has been on fire over the past few weeks scoring 64 points in four games, which included six tries and 20 goals.

Makasini is currently a member of the Under-16s NSW Waratahs team and has represented the Under-16s Australian rugby union side last year.

The Wests Tigers held a meeting with him Makasini on Tuesday with NRL coach Benji Marshall, CEO Shane Richardson, and General Manager of Football Matthew Betsey in attendance.

Makasini was supported by his parents, and his agent Mario Tartak.

“Heamasi is a promising young local junior coming through our system,” Betsey told The Daily Telegraph.

Heamasi Makasini is being chased hard by the Tigers.Source: News Corp Australia


“Richo has been on the record saying we are a development club and we want to continue to connect with all the players coming through the pathways, particularly the talented ones. We do that regularly.


“We are starting to see the Lachlan Galvins come through, the green shoots of our pathways.

“Our pathways has been successful in the last few years and we want our players to understand they’re a part of that success moving forward.”

 

[Ned Kelly]

Makasini is currently at Newington College in Year 11, but his physical presence in attack and defence, football intelligence and skill have him firmly on the NRL’s radar.

He also represented the Under-16s City team last year, bagging a double within two minutes.

It is understood that he has already taken part in several NRL training sessions with the Wests Tigers, with the club hoping he will make his first grade debut within the next 18 months.

 

[glockers]

I reckon it would be worth signing Daniel Safiti if the Knights make him available. Possible to get him cheaper than what Stefano wants.

 

[Tigerm]

I reckon it would be worth signing Daniel Safiti if the Knights make him available. Possible to get him cheaper than what Stefano wants.

It has now emerged that Daniel Saifiti will be the first player shown the door.

https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/first-casualty-emerges-after-knights-2m-clean-out-bombshell/news-story/71e97f0e4b13f259ba06272f1938f283

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I’d be keen on most of the available experienced FR’s to come here, to get us going forward.
Would his brother come as a package deal?
Though, I do like the Nelson idea.
Sadly the current group are not getting it done

 

[Ned Kelly]

Saifiti over Stefano any day .

 

[Ned Kelly]

If Stefano goes and you add the salary of Bateman and Papali'i we could sign both brothers which would be awesome!

 

[Das Hassler]

Oh god no....they have the tray table folded...bags under the seat in front of them and seat in the upright position ...Klem was their best forward when we got him!

 

[Nutz]

If Stefano goes and you add the salary of Bateman and Papali'i we could sign both brothers which would be awesome!

And give Klem back to the Knights to prove we are really nice guys. Klem could then continue his mancrush with Hastings.
But then again we could take Hastings back as we're short on halves

 

[Perth Tiger]

Just on a different club. How funny is it after all the effort that parra went through to try and get papalili to back flip on his deal which I am sure fed in to his form and early release, they are now suffering the same with Lomax I so hope Lomax backs out of the deal

 

[Ron's_Mate]

I so hope Lomax backs out of the deal

Why would anyone want to miss the chance of being coached by Trent Barrett?

 

[Nutz]

Why would anyone want to miss the chance of being coached by Trent Barrett?

Would be another slap in the face for Barrett

 

[WA Tiger]

Just on a different club. How funny is it after all the effort that parra went through to try and get papalili to back flip on his deal which I am sure fed in to his form and early release, they are now suffering the same with Lomax I so hope Lomax backs out of the deal

I agree but I don’t want to encourage that ..If Lomax is dumb enough coz of a brabeque, less $$ and ofcourse a position change which he was after, then he has to stay and pay

 

[WA Tiger]

Was it Marcus Orayleus -Gladiator , “The ripples of time” .. Missing Flanagan was another legacy from Lee and Pascoe..I mean the option was staring at them in the face …The recovery from those two may take half a decade

 

[WA Tiger]

Staines is no value unless there’s a chance of a runaway try which there never is. He never breaks tackles

 

[Tiger05]

Staines is no value unless there’s a chance of a runaway try which there never is. He never breaks tackles

His defense is good and he rarely makes mistakes. He isn't going to cause a bust but I think if he gets some open space he'll finish.

 

[WA Tiger]

His defense is good and he rarely makes mistakes. He isn't going to cause a bust but I think if he gets some open space he'll finish.

Prob why he looked so good at Penrith

 

[Milhouse2020]

I've heard on the grapevine the Tigpies are looking to sign a South American Rugby player by the name of Juan Farqall. Can any Tigpies fan verify this?

 

[Tigers Tale 2.0]

I've heard on the grapevine the Tigpies are looking to sign a South American Rugby player by the name of Juan Farqall. Can any Tigpies fan verify this?

Clever....

 

[Tiger05]

Prob why he looked so good at Penrith

He won a grand final there.

 

[Tigerm]

He won a grand final there.

Staines: We'll be better

Charlie Staines chats to the media ahead of Saturday's Round 18 match at Leichhardt Oval against Melbourne Storm.

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