Rumours (signings, sackings & other NRL stuff)

[Das Hassler]

I'm guessing that Mason...

That’s the way it should be but the table I’ve looked at say we’re 17th, maybe cause we’ve played one more game

Just that the eels have had their 3rd bye...I know what you're saying...it'll look right this weekend

 

[Tigerm]

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Wests Tigers are making bold moves to revamp their squad for the 2024 season, actively pursuing the signings Jack Bird, Corey Horsburgh and Royce Hunt.
Bird brings versatility and experience, and has already met with Tigers boss Shane Richardson to discuss a potential two-year deal.
His ability to fill multiple positions and bring leadership qualities make him an attractive option for the Tigers, who are keen to bring in seasoned players capable of mentoring their younger talent.
The Tigers will be keen for Bird to put a chequered injury history in the past if he is to arrive and have an impact.
Corey Horsburgh enjoyed his debut in State of Origin last year and is likely to leave Canberra. He has already held discussions with the Bulldogs and Broncos, but the Tigers appear to be his best bet financially.
Currently in Cronulla's top 30 prop Royce Hunt has been given permission to explore his options for the 2026 season, and the shire-based team may consider releasing him early if they receive adequate compensation.
Hunt is seeking a multi-year deal as it could potentially be his last contract in the NRL.
I've revised my opinions of these guys and I wouldn't slit my wrists if they they came at the right price with a club option. To this end I wouldn't be throwing in cash for Hunt to get him next year.
I'd rather carry over the max unused cap allowable to next year so if a marquee player falls into our lap we'll have the cash.

The thing is, we have lost Stefano and Papi, maybe, hopefully Bateman.
They have to be replaced.
I’m not across player markets, but who is available , who are better than these blokes?
We can’t leave it all to the young blokes to get us out of the deep hole we are in.
Bird-155 games, SOO & GF winner
Horsburgh- 85 games, SOO
Hunt-70 games

We need talent and experience.

 

[Nutz]

The thing is, we have lost Stefano and Papi, maybe, hopefully Bateman.
They have to be replaced.
I’m not across player markets, but who is available , who are better than these blokes?
We can’t leave it all to the young blokes to get us out of the deep hole we are in.
Bird-155 games, SOO & GF winner
Horsburgh- 85 games, SOO
Hunt-70 games

We need talent and experience.

We are always left with making less than perfect signings, nothing has changed.
Bird is the bestpuout of those but still not ideal. That's why holding onto our cash might be the best idea.
Also we need to shore up the good players that we do have.

 

[Tiger05]

We are always left with making less than perfect signings, nothing has changed.
Bird is the bestpuout of those but still not ideal. That's why holding onto our cash might be the best idea.
Also we need to shore up the good players that we do have.

I agree with you. I understand how we need some experience since we have a very young squad. In stating that we really need good on-field performances. I don't want to see us buy players who don't provide value for money.

 

[Nutz]

I agree with you. I understand how we need some experience since we have a very young squad. In stating that we really need good on-field performances. I don't want to see us buy players who don't provide value for money.

If you look at the Sharks, the majority of their side isn't big and that's why at times they struggle.
They play up tempo footy to run bigger packs around but sometimes they can't dominate the middle. They addressed this problem by signing AFB. Size does matter.
If we could get Hunt and he has a great off-season when he gets some miles in his legs then he would be good.
I know I've been advocating his signature from day dot but I am concerned about his fitness.
He has the mongrel in him and the size.

 

[Tigerm]

I agree with you. I understand how we need some experience since we have a very young squad. In stating that we really need good on-field performances. I don't want to see us buy players who don't provide value for money.

But again, players have gone, they need to be replaced, agree new recruits are a lottery, we won’t know what value they provide until they are here, but we are fighting to stop a three peat spoon.
I’m all for better, if available, but are they available.
We surely can’t go into next season with kids, we’ll be low odds to win the spoon again.

 

[Nutz]

After being linked with Corey Horsburgh, Jack Bird and Royce Hunt, the club is now looking at recruiting Kobe Hetherington from the Brisbane Broncos.

"The latest guy they're looking at is Kobe Hetherington, the Broncos forward," journalist Brent Read said on Triple M's Monday Scrum.

"Apparently, he's potentially on the market, and the Tigers are looking at him as well."

Not a big middle

 

[Tiger05]

But again, players have gone, they need to be replaced, agree new recruits are a lottery, we won’t know what value they provide until they are here, but we are fighting to stop a three peat spoon.
I’m all for better, if available, but are they available.
We surely can’t go into next season with kids, we’ll be low odds to win the spoon again.

We'll be low odds to win the spoon again anyway. I can't believe we let IP go. He has been great since moving to lock. I think we'll miss him more than Stef.

I get what you are stating but the last thing we need to do is sign up guys on longer term contracts on too much dollars.

This is my current list of players we need to get rid of:-

John Bateman
Jayden Sullivan
Brent Naden
Brandon Tumeth
Adam Doueihi

I think the last 3 are probably not costing us that much but they are taking up roster spots. Naden to be fair has been killing it in reserves and I'm fine with him staying. Doueihi might also be cheap but the guy is a defensive liability at this point.

I think Sezer also has a mutual option and that is another waste of a spot. I'm hopeful we can work something out and get rid of him as well.

Bateman and Sullivan though were longer term bigger dollars signings that we haven't gotten value for money out of. I'd argue Klemmer hasn't been good either but he can play in the middle and he is experienced so I figure he is okay for next season.

I mean if we can sign short term contracts I'm okay with it but our roster has so many flaws due to the Sheens and Benji signings and we just can't keep doing it.

 

[Nutz]

According to News Corp the Wests Tigers have already offered Bird a two-year contract worth around the amount of $800,000.

 

[Tigerm]

We'll be low odds to win the spoon again anyway. I can't believe we let IP go. He has been great since moving to lock. I think we'll miss him more than Stef.

I get what you are stating but the last thing we need to do is sign up guys on longer term contracts on too much dollars.

This is my current list of players we need to get rid of:-

John Bateman
Jayden Sullivan
Brent Naden
Brandon Tumeth
Adam Doueihi

I think the last 3 are probably not costing us that much but they are taking up roster spots. Naden to be fair has been killing it in reserves and I'm fine with him staying. Doueihi might also be cheap but the guy is a defensive liability at this point.

I think Sezer also has a mutual option and that is another waste of a spot. I'm hopeful we can work something out and get rid of him as well.

Bateman and Sullivan though were longer term bigger dollars signings that we haven't gotten value for money out of. I'd argue Klemmer hasn't been good either but he can play in the middle and he is experienced so I figure he is okay for next season.

I mean if we can sign short term contracts I'm okay with it but our roster has so many flaws due to the Sheens and Benji signings and we just can't keep doing it.

Certainly agree, to max two year contracts for some of the mature blokes.
I don’t know what Sezer is on, I don’t think it’s a lot, but imo, he would be good to keep to help the cup squad and the FG side during SOO if needed? Same for Naden as well.

But again, players are leaving, they need to be replaced.