Season 2025

[Tigers Tale 2.0]

Johannssens genuinley the type of guy who could get Origin hype after 25 games. He's got the physical attributes and goes all day. @Nutz

Its worth keeping in mind that the guy gave up footy and only started training for Sydney Shield (4th grade) in Feb this year. Doing a full NRL pre season will be insane for him

I get that this is nsw cup but this with the score at 14 all in the 75th minute after he played 55 mins

Tim Johannssen actually reminds me, body wise at least, of the late great Bob Cooper. If he could be half the back rower Cooper was I'd be happy. Might turn out to be a good partner for Sam Fainu. Maybe don't bulk him up to be a middle forward too soon. Lets see his running game first.

 

[Tigerm]

Thoughts?

 

[Tigerm]

Api, suspended R1.
I don’t agree with Dooee starting.

 

[Tiger05]

Api, suspended R1.
I don’t agree with Dooee starting.

You can't start Doueihi over To'a, Staines, Naden, Feledy, Laulilii and then maybe playing Bird there or something.

You have to have Latu Fainu or DaSilva on the bench. Sione Fainu has to be in the team. I'd consider not playing Klemmer but it depends on how everyone is performing in training and trials.

It's a good team though. We should make the 8.

 

[Tiger Ted]

You can't start Doueihi over To'a, Staines, Naden, Feledy, Laulilii and then maybe playing Bird there or something.

You have to have Latu Fainu or DaSilva on the bench. Sione Fainu has to be in the team. I'd consider not playing Klemmer but it depends on how everyone is performing in training and trials.

It's a good team though. We should make the 8.

I’d definitely have AD ahead of Feledy.Feledy is glaringly the worst of a bad bunch with exception of Laulilii.I really like this kid.He has similarities to the peerless To’o.

 

[Tigerm]

16th Feb, 53 days to go. V the dogs.

 

[Nutz]

I’d definitely have AD ahead of Feledy.Feledy is glaringly the worst of a bad bunch with exception of Laulilii.I really like this kid.He has similarities to the peerless To’o.

Laulilii does look like a handy footballer that we must hang onto.
He's a typical example of pathways success and unfortunately we've been forced to blood these guys too early but in reality he'll benefit from his cameos.
Howeve, there's room for further development and I'm praying that he's happy to do this in KOE with the occasional stint in next year's NRL team.
I'd say in 2026-27 he could be a permanent first grader once players like Staines, Olam, Naden and AD move on. Anything is possible or probable in this game.
There's going to be a lot of rearranging soon.

 

[Tigerm]

The signs are getting stronger Hahaha

 

[Nutz]

A new year has come and I hope the crap going on about the club can fade away and we can settle down and watch some decent footy for once.
Go the Tigers, and have a happy new year everybody.

 

[Tigerm]

Leave no stone unturned this year hahaha

 

[Tigerm]

TIGERS

2025 squad: Adam Doueihi (2025), Alex Twal (2027), Alex Seyfarth (2025), Apisai Koroisau (2026), Brandon Tumeth (PO 2025), Brent Naden (2025), Charlie Staines (2025), David Klemmer (2025, MO 2026), Fonua Pole (2027), Jack Bird (2026), Jahream Bula (2026, MO 2027), Jarome Luai (2029), Jeral Skelton (2026), Jordan Miller (2026), Josh Feledy (2025), Justin Matamua (2025), Justin Olam (2026), Kit Laulilii (2025), Lachlan Galvin (2026), Latu Fainu (2027), Luke Laulilii (2026), Royce Hunt (2027), Samuela Fainu (2027), Solomone Saukuru (2026), Starford To’a (2026), Sunia Turuva (2027), Tallyn Da Silva (2026), Terrell May (2027), Tony Sukkar (2025, CO 2026)

Development players: Alex Lobb (2025), Chris Fa’agutu (2025), Heamasi Makasini (2025, NRL 2026), Lachlan Broederlow (2026), Solomona Faataape (2025), Reuben Porter (2025), Heath Mason (2025), Will Craig (2025)

2025 gains: Jarome Luai (Panthers), Sunia Turuva (Panthers), Jeral Skelton (Bulldogs), Royce Hunt (Sharks), Jack Bird (Dragons), Terrell May (Roosters)


2025 losses: Junior Tupou (Dolphins), Isaiah Papali’i (Panthers), Stefano Utoikamanu (Storm), Aidan Sezer, Solomon Alaimalo (rugby union), John Bateman (Cowboys), Jayden Sullivan (Rabbitohs)

If my counting is correct, we have 29 players in the top 30?
Miller is gone as far as I am aware.
Si Fainu is missing.

Every club’s Top 30 and development players: 2025 NRL Transfer Centre

Every club’s Top 30 and development players: 2025 NRL Transfer Centre

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[BrotherJim05]

I believe Miller is no longer in the team and now that Sullivan has left Sione Fainu was indeed upgraded to top grade

 

[Tiger05]

I believe Miller is no longer in the team and now that Sullivan has left Sione Fainu was indeed upgraded to top grade

My opinion is that we should see an announcement for Sione making the top 30. I reckon if they don't it's pretty unprofessional.

 

[Tigerm]

If Sione is signed (I assume he is) that leaves us with one space open, plenty of time to fill it.

 

[Nutz]

If Sione is signed (I assume he is) that leaves us with one space open, plenty of time to fill it.

Yep, and they should hold out as long as allowed, June I think it is, just in case of a mid year release of a player happens so we are in the box seat to grab a goodin. If that doesn't happen, by waiting it out we will know who is worthy of stepping up and making a debut.