Rumours (signings, sackings & other NRL stuff)

[WA Tiger]

I’m happy being the only one saying i told you so later..it won’t be the first time
A few injuries in the past. Had the wrong attitude. Not important.. Bird takes things personally if he gets shown up on the field. That’s what we want. he’ll be fine ..

 

[Nutz]

Manager driven Ted.

Apparently not

#Breaking: Wests Tigers have reportedly met with Jack Bird to discuss a multi-year deal from 2025.

Bird was a superstar at the Sharkies and is super competitive. He is past his prime me thinks. Why is Flannigan letting him go?
If it's a bargain contract then I'll say OK to it but we need forwards not backs especially with Stefano Utoikamanu and Isaiah Papali'i departing.
If we don't hurry up and shore up some forwards, especially if we get some serious injuries to who's left, then come time tor the 2025 kick off, Jarome will be playing in the middle.

 

[Tiger Ted]

Apparently not

#Breaking: Wests Tigers have reportedly met with Jack Bird to discuss a multi-year deal from 2025.

Bird was a superstar at the Sharkies and is super competitive. He is past his prime me thinks. Why is Flannigan letting him go?
If it's a bargain contract then I'll say OK to it but we need forwards not backs especially with Stefano Utoikamanu and Isaiah Papali'i departing.
If we don't hurry up and shore up some forwards, especially if we get some serious injuries to who's left, then come time tor the 2025 kick off, Jarome will be playing in the middle.

I thought we’d turned the corner re recruitment & retention with savvy decision making.Cant believe we r interested in the injury riddled has-been who isn’t wanted by his long term mate & coach Flanno

 

[Nutz]

I thought we’d turned the corner re recruitment & retention with savvy decision making.Cant believe we r interested in the injury riddled has-been who isn’t wanted by his long term mate & coach Flanno

I thought it was manager driven but the ever reliable DT reported this...must be true

 

[WA Tiger]

Benji: Jack what have you got for the west tigers
Bird: What have I not got for them!! Please Benji next question

 

[Nutz]

Benji: Jack what have got for the west tigers
Bird: Whaat have I not got for them!! Please Benji next question

When I first read that I thought you said what have you got Benji ha ha.

 

[Old Time Tiger]

If true, It could only be as a 13 for me. Take some defensive pressure off the 6 & 7.
But I’d prefer to have Seyfarth at 13 to help the 6 & 7. Id also like to see Twal to simply be our tacking machine.

 

[TheDefinitionOfMadness]

If true, It could only be as a 13 for me. Take some defensive pressure off the 6 & 7.
But I’d prefer to have Seyfarth at 13 to help the 6 & 7. Id also like to see Twal to simply be our tacking machine.

I don't think Bird's body would allow him play in the middle. He'd end up being nicknamed the tampon.

Wasn't impressed by Corey Horsborough today. You'd think he'd want to make every post a winner being one of his rare 1st grade appearances this year, but he wasn't very involved.

 

[Old Time Tiger]

I don't think Bird's body would allow him play in the middle. He'd end up being nicknamed the tampon.

Wasn't impressed by Corey Horsborough today. You'd think he'd want to make every post a winner being one of his rare 1st grade appearances this year, but he wasn't very involved.

Yeah I forgot about his body, we don’t need him.
id prefer to sign Naden as a NSW Cup player and let him lead the young guys.

 

[WA Tiger]

Yeah I forgot about his body, we don’t need him.
id prefer to sign Naden as a NSW Cup player and let him lead the young guys.

Yea but where to?

 

[Tigerm]

 

[Nutz]

Good stuff. I'd give S. Fianu a 4 year deal too.

 

[Nutz]

Galvin has 25/26 to go hasn't he. If so it sounds like a further 2 years extension.

 

[Tigerm]

Good stuff. I'd give S. Fianu a 4 year deal too.

I just checked on Zero Tackle, I didn't realise only Sam & Latu had deals to '27.

Agree, Si is a keeper and should stay with his brothers., he is only signed for this year, according to ZT?

 

[Nutz]

I just checked on Zero Tackle, I didn't realise only Sam & Latu had deals to '27.

Agree, Si is a keeper and should stay with his brothers., he is only signed for this year, according to ZT?

I suddenly feel ill. Get it done Shano

 

[Nutz]

I just checked on Zero Tackle, I didn't realise only Sam & Latu had deals to '27.

Agree, Si is a keeper and should stay with his brothers., he is only signed for this year, according to ZT?

Samuela is an athletic and powerful forward who joined Wests Tigers on a four-year contract in 2024, after making five NRL appearances in his debut season at Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles in 2023.

 

[BrotherJim05]

I genuinely thought Bird rumours were a joke. In what universe is he a good signing for us? Basically a more expensive Adam Doeuhi but without the unwavering passion for the club.

If we get him on a minimum contract as a Mr fix it role then okay I get it but we all know that won't be the case. Sounds like his manager is strong arming us somehow

 

[WA Tiger]

I was going to write just before masons first game at fullback last week..”he will become undroppable” …Not from any great knowledge just a hunch and hope ..I still think it but more so. we’ve won twice with him there. perhaps not insignificant