In another blow to the embattled Tigers, the Dolphins have emerged as the new favourites to sign brilliant young Manly brothers Latu and Samuela Fainu.
The pair, currently at Manly, are regarded among the hottest young properties in rugby league.
They were expected to follow highly-regarded recruitment manager Scott Fulton, who recently left the Sea Eagles for the Tigers.
But in the wake of the Tigers' dismal showings in recent weeks, the pair are now leaning towards the Dolphins, according to a source close to the brothers.
They have met with Wayne Bennett, and the Dolphins coach and rugby league guru made a big impression on the pair.
Latu is a halfback and the Tigers believe he could be the long-term successor to Luke Brooks, who will move to Manly in 2024.
He signed rugby league's all-time biggest contract by a teenager three years ago at the age of 16.
Back-rower Samuela has already played a handful of top grade games for Manly in the back row this season and looks a likely prospect.
The pair's older brother, Manase, was a classy hooker with the Sea Eagles before being jailed for stabbing a man in 2019.
Tigers coach Benji Marshall met with the pair recently to give them his vision for the club.
But the record 74-0 thrashing by the Cowboys last week sent alarm bells to the brothers.
The Tigers gave a more whole-hearted performance against the Sharks on Thursday night, holding them to 12-all at halftime before being over-run in the second half.
We all know how this story ends
Are we at a point where if Fulton cannot sign the Fainu brothers we show him the door?
For context, The Mole reckons Dolphins are looking to be the Fainu brothers destination.
Should Fulton be sacked? Not yet, but if things haven’t improved in 3 months then yes.
Lee has hitched his wagon to Fulton - the pressure is on.
In another blow to the embattled Tigers, the Dolphins have emerged as the new favourites to sign brilliant young Manly brothers Latu and Samuela Fainu.
The pair, currently at Manly, are regarded among the hottest young properties in rugby league.
They were expected to follow highly-regarded recruitment manager Scott Fulton, who recently left the Sea Eagles for the Tigers.
But in the wake of the Tigers' dismal showings in recent weeks, the pair are now leaning towards the Dolphins, according to a source close to the brothers.
They have met with Wayne Bennett, and the Dolphins coach and rugby league guru made a big impression on the pair.
Latu is a halfback and the Tigers believe he could be the long-term successor to Luke Brooks, who will move to Manly in 2024.
He signed rugby league's all-time biggest contract by a teenager three years ago at the age of 16.
Back-rower Samuela has already played a handful of top grade games for Manly in the back row this season and looks a likely prospect.
The pair's older brother, Manase, was a classy hooker with the Sea Eagles before being jailed for stabbing a man in 2019.
Tigers coach Benji Marshall met with the pair recently to give them his vision for the club.
But the record 74-0 thrashing by the Cowboys last week sent alarm bells to the brothers.
The Tigers gave a more whole-hearted performance against the Sharks on Thursday night, holding them to 12-all at halftime before being over-run in the second half.
for the sake of everyone, fold the club.
In another blow to the embattled Tigers, the Dolphins have emerged as the new favourites to sign brilliant young Manly brothers Latu and Samuela Fainu.
The pair, currently at Manly, are regarded among the hottest young properties in rugby league.
They were expected to follow highly-regarded recruitment manager Scott Fulton, who recently left the Sea Eagles for the Tigers.
But in the wake of the Tigers' dismal showings in recent weeks, the pair are now leaning towards the Dolphins, according to a source close to the brothers.
They have met with Wayne Bennett, and the Dolphins coach and rugby league guru made a big impression on the pair.
Latu is a halfback and the Tigers believe he could be the long-term successor to Luke Brooks, who will move to Manly in 2024.
He signed rugby league's all-time biggest contract by a teenager three years ago at the age of 16.
Back-rower Samuela has already played a handful of top grade games for Manly in the back row this season and looks a likely prospect.
The pair's older brother, Manase, was a classy hooker with the Sea Eagles before being jailed for stabbing a man in 2019.
Tigers coach Benji Marshall met with the pair recently to give them his vision for the club.
But the record 74-0 thrashing by the Cowboys last week sent alarm bells to the brothers.
The Tigers gave a more whole-hearted performance against the Sharks on Thursday night, holding them to 12-all at halftime before being over-run in the second half.
for the sake of everyone, fold the club.
The humane thing to do 😂
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@helmesy I’m serious. It’s an abomination. Unless the club is sold it has no hope. Lee and Pascoe have ruined this club. They’re both imbeciles. The appointment of Fulton was the final nail in the coffin of all fans.
I’m not sure what everyone is so worried about you’ve just got to “keep the faith” and everything will be fine
@helmesy I’m serious. It’s an abomination. Unless the club is sold it has no hope. Lee and Pascoe have ruined this club. They’re both imbeciles. The appointment of Fulton was the final nail in the coffin of all fans.
Agree. Private ownership is the only hope
Private ownership is the dream but these guys will never ever sell. They have their snout in the trough for so long, it’s not about winning it’s just about the free party pies and the nice seat in the box. In hindsight the JV era when at least you had pressure of the WA directors from Balmain directors and vice versa. Now there is zero accountability on anyone sitting outside the football department. There are plenty of people richer than Lee who would jump at the chance to own an NRL franchise, it would set records if they put the license up for auction
In another blow to the embattled Tigers, the Dolphins have emerged as the new favourites to sign brilliant young Manly brothers Latu and Samuela Fainu.
The pair, currently at Manly, are regarded among the hottest young properties in rugby league.
They were expected to follow highly-regarded recruitment manager Scott Fulton, who recently left the Sea Eagles for the Tigers.
But in the wake of the Tigers' dismal showings in recent weeks, the pair are now leaning towards the Dolphins, according to a source close to the brothers.
They have met with Wayne Bennett, and the Dolphins coach and rugby league guru made a big impression on the pair.
Latu is a halfback and the Tigers believe he could be the long-term successor to Luke Brooks, who will move to Manly in 2024.
He signed rugby league's all-time biggest contract by a teenager three years ago at the age of 16.
Back-rower Samuela has already played a handful of top grade games for Manly in the back row this season and looks a likely prospect.
The pair's older brother, Manase, was a classy hooker with the Sea Eagles before being jailed for stabbing a man in 2019.
Tigers coach Benji Marshall met with the pair recently to give them his vision for the club.
But the record 74-0 thrashing by the Cowboys last week sent alarm bells to the brothers.
The Tigers gave a more whole-hearted performance against the Sharks on Thursday night, holding them to 12-all at halftime before being over-run in the second half.
surely a ploy to lift their price.
If Tartak does not help Fulton deliver some signings to WT then that relationship is over and Fulton will have to clean out his desk and go back to Manly.
I'd go as far as saying come round 1 next year, 2/3rds of all new WT signings will be Crown sports players.
@mickb Tartak would see Dolphins as a far better place to have players than the Tigers long term.
I’m not sure what everyone is so worried about you’ve just got to “keep the faith” and everything will be fine
‘Keep the Faith’ merchandise is coming soon
I’m not sure what everyone is so worried about you’ve just got to “keep the faith” and everything will be fine
‘Keep the Faith’ merchandise is coming soon
already pre-ordered the one with Lee and “JP”‘S heads on the front
Our new theme song.
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@helmesy I’m serious. It’s an abomination. Unless the club is sold it has no hope. Lee and Pascoe have ruined this club. They’re both imbeciles. The appointment of Fulton was the final nail in the coffin of all fans.
Sadly, I know you aren’t joking. Doesn’t seem like a terrible option to me at the moment either.
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