Rumours (signings, sackings & other NRL stuff)

[WA Tiger]

I finally witnessed Mbye in the changing sheds at half time trying to motivate the team against Parra I think..how can I describe it “No fkn idea”!! What was his go to line …”We’re all friends arnt we” oh dear. That explained a lot but not why he was captain for soooo long..

 

[Mario chalmers]

What would WT fans think if this happened in the off season? It's only a suggestion.

Brooks >>> Knights
Klemmer >>> Tigers

Both players managed by Isaac Moses
Both players on similar contracts in terms of value and expiry

David Klemmer

David Klemmer of Wests Tigers player profile including contract information, NRL news, stats and rumours.

www.zerotackle.com

Luke Brooks

Luke Brooks of Manly Sea Eagles player profile including contract information, NRL news, stats and rumours.

www.zerotackle.com

Both players rumoured to be on the way out at different stages. Brooks more often but Klemmer was dropped to the bench for a period this season and there was a Lodge Klemmer swap floating around for quite a while earlier this year.

Rival clubs circle unhappy former Test prop

While two teams in running for top halfback

wwos.nine.com.au

I think it would be a good outcome for WT noting that Madden appears at least capable and can partner Hastings in the halves to start 2022.

 

[Old Time Tiger]

John Bateman is edging closer to an NRL return less than 12 months after walking out on the Raiders to go home.

Bateman went to market last year but couldn’t get a sufficient offer and instead opted to return to England on a long-term contract.

Bateman fires up over reports linking him with NRL return: Transfer Whispers

‘No substance’: Bateman rubbishes NRL return in scathing denial

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[Vozzy]

As painful as it may be for the lack of recruitment I think the tigers current young forwards after another year have the potential to become top players. I actually think Stephano is the player to build the club around or the forward pack in general. I think he is another year away from becoming a starting front rower for the blues. My point being is if we pay attention to the Payne Haas situation. By the time he becomes available to talk to we would be the only club that would have the $1million per year to pounce. He is in the unique situation of being at the Broncos but as a New South Welshmen. And if Stephano became as good as him it would be hard to not want to play along side your fellow State of origin team mate every week.

You may ask why he would come to us. Broncos are even worse then us right now.

 

[Das Hassler]

As painful as it may be for the lack of recruitment I think the tigers current young forwards after another year have the potential to become top players. I actually think Stephano is the player to build the club around or the forward pack in general. I think he is another year away from becoming a starting front rower for the blues. My point being is if we pay attention to the Payne Haas situation. By the time he becomes available to talk to we would be the only club that would have the $1million per year to pounce. He is in the unique situation of being at the Broncos but as a New South Welshmen. And if Stephano became as good as him it would be hard to not want to play along side your fellow State of origin team mate every week.

You may ask why he would come to us. Broncos are even worse then us right now.

Was thinking exactly the same thing...i'd pay him whatever it would take

 

[Tigerm]

John Bateman is edging closer to an NRL return less than 12 months after walking out on the Raiders to go home.

Bateman went to market last year but couldn’t get a sufficient offer and instead opted to return to England on a long-term contract.

Bateman fires up over reports linking him with NRL return: Transfer Whispers

‘No substance’: Bateman rubbishes NRL return in scathing denial

www.foxsports.com.au

Would be a good signing, but we seem to be linked to everyone atm?

 

[Tigerm]

Hahaha, maybe not look at signing Luke Thompson, let the dogs play with 10 players next year?

TBH, I don't know much about Asiata, is he worth looking at?

Bateman fires up over reports linking him with NRL return: Transfer Whispers

‘No substance’: Bateman rubbishes NRL return in scathing denial

www.foxsports.com.au

ASIATA’S DOG SWITCH OFF

The Bulldogs bid to land John Asiata appears to have fallen through due to salary cap constraints.

The Dogs have pulled out of talks to land the Broncos forward owing to the lack of cash available in their salary cap.

On Tuesday, 12 players – including ex-Origin prop Dylan Napa – were released by the Bulldogs.

Brisbane Broncos player John AsiataSource: News Corp Australia


With the club having spent big on Josh Addo-Carr, Matt Burton, Matt Dufty, Tevita Pangai Junior, Brent Naden and Paul Vaughan, there’s little room to manoeuvre in their salary cap.

The Dogs have also been shopping Brandon Wakeham around, while Kyle Flanagan has been linked with a move to the Super League.

But they have been unable to reduce the pressure on their cap, ending Asiata’s hope of getting another deal.

“I have spoken to John and told him not to wait for us if he finds somewhere else to play,” Canterbury football manager Phil Gould told WWOS.

 

[Das Hassler]

If their ( anyone and everyone) playing history is maximum effort...application and concentration for each minute they're on the field then look at the talent....if they haven't ticked the box for that first condition then forget about it....no exceptions...
Bellamy's player ethic and our junior development ( under Sheens and Kimmorely hopefully...i'm confident ) and we should be ok....also f_ck the last 10 years!...forget about it..move on and just get it done!

 

[BrotherJim05]

Please dear God I hope Bateman rumour is true. The bloke is a f**ken winner and he infects everyone around him with his effort.

I said this when we were looking at Thompson - build WT as the UK destination club!

 

[Das Hassler]

Please dear God I hope Bateman rumour is true. The bloke is a f**ken winner and he infects everyone around him with his effort.

I said this when we were looking at Thompson - build WT as the UK destination club!

Bateman ticks the right boxes

 

[Tigerm]

Bateman ticks the right boxes

Plus having 2 of his Wigan team mates here won’t hurt either?

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

That Kiks isn’t on the agenda is sad.

 

[macnaz]

No sadness from me.

 

[gordsy]

Loved Bateman as a player it's the mid week grand final contract wrangle that I'd want to be sure of before signing him.

 

[Tiger05]

Loved Bateman as a player it's the mid week grand final contract wrangle that I'd want to be sure of before signing him.

He is the type of player who could be good for us but this stuff is a concern isn't it.

 

[Perth Tiger]

Loved Bateman as a player it's the mid week grand final contract wrangle that I'd want to be sure of before signing him.

If he gets us to grand final week and then blows it up we would still be in a hell of a lot better position than we are now

 

[Captain Apollo]

NRL 2021: Russell Packer retirement, Wests Tigers prop retires | NRL.com

Russell Packer will retire from the NRL at the conclusion of the 2021 season.

www.nrl.com

 

[Marshall_magic]

With Packer retiring and M’Bye all but off the books, have all of Ivan’s turds been flushed?

 

[gordsy]

I'd rather come third than second.

 

[Tiger05]

With Packer retiring and M’Bye all but off the books, have all of Ivan’s turds been flushed?

I think that is it.