The powerful 21-year-old is contracted to the Broncos for next season. Tamou join Wests Tigers ahead of the 2021 NRL season and will remain with the club until the end of the 2022 season. Allegedly we've signed him according to a Facebook rumour from someone that's related to him, but there's been nothing from the club. We love you Brian, but this has to go. If I had to make a guess, probably around $500k. For the Tigers’ rot to stop, it starts with their recruitment. That’s the lesson for the Tigers. Shits me to see so many clueless fans on facebook and instagram calling this a waste of a signing purely because of his age. Panthers veteran James Tamou will switch to the Wests Tigers in 2021 with the former Test prop inking a two-year deal. Tigers are like JobSeeker allowance. “James has shown to be one of the leading forwards in our game and has generated extremely strong metres-per-minute this year, which will greatly complement our current squad. James Tamou contract talks could make or break Wests. Wests Tigers sign James Tamou [2-year contract] ... Wests Tigers are pleased to announce the signing of forward James Tamou for the coming two seasons. “We do not accept that mediocrity as being our standards.”. Earlier this week when asked about his impending switch, Tamou said he was so determined to lead the side through the playoffs without distraction he told Maguire just that when the Wests Tigers coach introduced himself following their round 16 clash last month. The two-year deal will see Tamou join Wests Tigers ahead of the 2021 NRL season and will remain with the club until the end of the 2022 season. But with James Tamou poised to declare if hes joining the Wests Tigers next year it could be the signing that changes the perception of the club forever. ", Wet GF prompts training, bench shake-ups as Naden starts, Kotoni Staggs reflects on winning Try of the Year, Luai extension talks to ramp up after Munster showdown, 2020 Signings Tracker: Watson re-signs with Knights; Raiders secure Aekins, You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. A "silent contract" has not only kept James Tamou's career alive, but revived it to the point he is producing his best footy since challenging for the title of NRL's top prop almost a decade ago. Wests Tigers sign James Tamou [2-year contract] ... Wests Tigers are pleased to announce the signing of forward James Tamou for the coming two seasons. He knows if the Tigers are to make it back to the finals, they have to confront their own issues within. Expect the Panthers to make an announcement regarding the Merv Cartwright Medal in the coming days. 1 hour ago. Panthers veteran James Tamou will switch to the Wests Tigers in 2021 with the former Test prop inking a two-year deal. Man is packing an extra forearm. $350k isn't too bad either considering he is still in good form, is an experienced head and will be a good leader for us. But with James Tamou poised to declare if hes joining the Wests Tigers next year it could be the signing that changes the perception of the club forever. He was respectful of that, but we were good for the minute or two we were talking.". “On behalf of all at Wests Tigers, I’d like to welcome James to the club and say how pleased we are to secure a player with his experience and talent for the coming two seasons,” Pascoe said. Tigers chair Lee Hagipantelis is deeply passionate about the club but he’s not blinded by his love either. Needless to say, it’s a tense time ahead for a club that no matter the season, the coach, the chair or the CEO, it just can’t get out of its own way. Cleary penned a strong explanation to the NRL and officials at League Central saw the light, re-issuing the fine in the shape of $10,000 and suspending the remainder. "I bumped into him here after the game and it was sort of like 'it's nice to meet you'," Tamou said. Wests Tigers are pleased to announce the signing of forward James Tamou for the coming two seasons. STOOD DOWN: Storm Origin star in isolation for COVID-19 bubble breach, JIMMY BRINGS: ‘Don’t you c**** let me down’: The unseen side of Cameron Smith, ROOSTERS TOUGH CORDNER CALL: ‘Don’t know how much longer he will go on’, “He has shown throughout his career to be a player who constantly improves not only himself but those around him, and I have no doubt he will play a key role in the development of our forward pack moving forward.”, Get all the latest NRL news, highlights and analysis delivered straight to your inbox with Fox Sports Sportmail. It’s huge. Tamou's a solid grab for the Tigers if true. Penrith is preparing for life without Tamou, who is off-contract at the end of the season but wants to stay in the NRL rather than find a deal in England. "James brings a wealth of experience to our forward pack and is a player who has experienced success at every level of the game," Maguire said. The two-year deal will see Tamou join Wests Tigers ahead of the 2021 NRL season and will remain with the club until the end of the 2022 season. Watch the futuristic new series Brave New World only on Stan. Panthers captain James Tamou is said to be just days away from deciding his future, and everything is pointing to the premiership-winning prop signing with the Wests Tigers. “You look at those clubs who have enjoyed sustained success, the Roosters and Melbourne, and you look at them as a model, and you think ‘what are they doing right, what are they doing differently to us?’. Level headed experience is exactly what your squad needs right now and Tamou can provide that, and lead by example in front of the younger guys. Born in New Zealand, Tamou has achieved success at every level of the game throughout his career with impressive campaigns throughout the Auckland Nines, World Cup Challenge, Telstra Premiership, State of Origin and World Cup competitions. He sees it in the leading clubs and he says the Tigers need to replicate it. dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/... 14 … Someone on /nrl said it looks like a dolphins nose and that's all I can think off. They are two players in a reduced roster of 26 — each position even more crucial. Perhaps someone who's impactful even if they play shorter minutes. A younger prop would've been better, but even with Utoikamanu coming, we don't absolutely need one. I doubt we would have to pay overs for him considering he was a fan as a kid, is still friends with players that are already here and said he wanted to come back when he left. PO = player option, CO = club option, MO = mutual option, 2020 squad: Jesse Arthars (2021) Jack Bird (2020, PO 21), Darius Boyd (2020, MO 21), Patrick Carrigan (2022), Xavier Coates (2021), Brodie Croft (2022), Thomas Dearden (2021), Herbie Farnworth (2020), David Fifita (2020), Thomas Flegler (2021), Alex Glenn (2021), Payne Haas (2024), Jamil Hopoate (2020), Jamayne Isaako (2022), Jordan Kahu (2020), Richie Kennar (2020), Rhys Kennedy (2020), Matt Lodge (2022, PO 23, 24), Issac Luke (2020), Anthony Milford (2021), Corey Oates (2020, PO 21, 22), Joe Ofahengaue (2022), Sean O’Sullivan (2020), Cory Paix (2022), Keenan Palasia (2021), Tevita Pangai Jr (2022), Izaia Perese (2020), Kotoni Staggs (2021), Ben Te’o (2020), Jake Turpin (2020, PO 21, 22), Ilikena Vudogo (2020), Issac Luke, Gains: Brodie Croft (Storm), Jordan Kahu (Cowboys), Jesse Arthars (Titans), Ilikena Vudogo, Keenan Palasia, Jamil Hopoate, Xavier Coates (upgraded from development deals), Issac Luke (from Dragons), Losses: Troy Dargan (Rabbitohs), Gehamat Shibasaki (Knights), Matt Gillett, Shaun Fensom, Sam Tagataese (all retired), George Fai (rugby union), Patrick Mago (Rabbitohs), James Segeyaro (unsigned), Andrew McCullough (Knights), New deal: Tesi Niu (2021), Anthony Milford (2021, player option), Ben Te’o (2020), 2020 squad: John Bateman (2021), JJ Collins (2020), Nick Cotric (2020), Jarrod Croker (2024), Emre Guler (2021), Matt Frawley (2020), Siliva Havili (2020, PO 21), Josh Hodgson (2022), Corey Horsburgh (2022), Sebastian Kris (2020), Dunamis Lui (2021), Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (2023), Michael Oldfield (2020), Josh Papalii (2024, PO 25), Curtis Scott (2023), Bailey Simonsson (2023), Harley Smith-Shields (2021), Sia Soliola (2020), Tom Starling (2020), Ryan Sutton (2022), Joe Tapine (2023), Semi Valemei (2021), Elliott Whitehead (2022), Jack Wighton (2024), George Williams (2022), Sam Williams (2021), Hudson Young (2021), Jordan Rapana (2020), Corey Harawira-Naera (2022), Kurt Baptiste (2020), Gains: George Williams (Wigan), Curtis Scott (Storm), Tom Starling, Harley Smith-Shields (upgraded from development deals), Corey Harawira-Naera (mid-season to 2022), Kurt Baptiste (mid-season), Losses: Joey Leilua (Tigers), Aidan Sezer (Huddersfield), Reuben Porter (train and trial), Brad Abbey, Royce Hunt (Sharks), Ata Hingano (Mackay Cutters), Luke Bateman (time away, mid-season), Jack Murchie (Warriors), New deal: Josh Papalii (2024, PO 25),Jordan Rapana (from rugby for 2020), Jarrod Croker (2024), 2021 gains: Harry Rushton (from Wigan, to 2023), Ryan James (from Titans to 2022), 2021 losses: Nick Cotric (Bulldogs), John Bateman (Wigan), 2020 squad: Jake Averillo (2021), Dean Britt (2021) Jack Cogger (2020), Christian Crichton (2021), Adam Elliott (2023), Raymond Faitala-Mariner (2022), Kieran Foran (2020), Kerrod Holland (2020), Will Hopoate (2021), Josh Jackson (2023), Sione Katoa (2021), Tim Lafai (2020), Lachlan Lewis (2021), Jeremy Marshall-King (2021), Nick Meaney (2021), Marcelo Montoya (2020), Dylan Napa (2021), Ofahiki Ogden (2021), Jayden Okunbor (2021), Chris Smith (2021), Reimis Smith (2021), Joe Stimson (2022), Sauaso Sue (2020), Isaiah Tass (2020), Aiden Tolman (2020), Renouf To’omaga (2021), Brandon Wakeham (2022), Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (2022) Luke Thompson (from St Helens to 2023), Gains: Tim Lafai (Dragons) Joe Stimson (Storm), Sione Katoa (Panthers), Dean Britt (Rabbitohs), Isaiah Tass, Jake Averillo (upgraded from lower grades), Luke Thompson (from St Helens to 2023), Losses: Connelly Lemuele (Cowboys), Michael Lichaa, Danny Fualalo, John Olive, Nu Brown, Kaiyne-Lee Kalache (all unsigned), Morgan Harper (released mid-season to Sea Eagles), Corey Harawira-Naera (released mid-season to Raiders), New deals: Brandon Wakeham (2022), Raymond Faitala-Mariner (2022), Adam Elliott (2023), Josh Jackson (2023), 2021 gains: Nick Cotric (Raiders, 2023), Blake Green (Knights, 2021), Corey Waddell (Sea Eagles, 2023), Coach: Steve Georgallis (interim, 2020), Trent Barrett (from 2021), 2020 squad: Blayke Brailey (2022), Jayson Bukuya (2020), Josh Dugan (2021), Andrew Fifita (2022), Wade Graham (2022), Braden Hamlin-Uele (2022), Mawene Hiroti (2020), Royce Hunt (2022), Shaun Johnson (2021), Sione Katoa (2023), William Kennedy (2021), Cameron King (2020), Billy Magoulias (2021), Kayleb Milne (2020), Matt Moylan (2021), Ronaldo Mulitalo (2023), Briton Nikora (2022), Jesse Ramien (2023), Toby Rudolf (2021), Scott Sorensen (2020), Cruz Topai-Aveai (2020), Chad Townsend (2023), Connor Tracey (2021), Brayden Trindall (2020), Jack Williams (2022), Teig Wilton (2023), Aaron Woods (2021), Bronson Xerri (2021), Nene Macdonald (2021), Bryson Goodwin (2020), Siosifa Talakai (2021), Gains: Connor Tracey (Rabbitohs), Jesse Ramien (Knights), Cameron King (Featherstone), Mawene Hiroti (Rabbitohs), Royce Hunt (Raiders), Nene Macdonald, Bryson Goodwin, Losses: Josh Morris (Roosters), Matt Prior (Leeds), Jayden Brailey (Knights), Sosaia Feki (Castleford), Kyle Flanagan (Roosters), Paul Gallen (retired), Kurt Capewell (Panthers), Aaron Gray (unsigned), New deal: Royce Hunt (2022), Siosifa Talakai (2021), Toby Rudolf (2021), Sione Katoa (2023), 2020 squad: Jai Arrow (2020), Tanah Boyd (2021), AJ Brimson (2022), Bryce Cartwright (2021), Erin Clark (2021), Dale Copley (2020), Anthony Don (2021), Darius Farmer (2021), Moeaki Fotuaika (2022), Beau Fermor (2022), Keegan Hipgrave (2020), Ryan James (2020), Jaimin Joliffe (2022), Brian Kelly (2021), Greg Leleisiuao (2021), Sam Lisone (2020), Tyrone Peachey (2021), Jonus Pearson (2021), Nathan Peats (2020), Kevin Proctor (2021), Mitch Rein (2021), Tyrone Roberts (2020), Phillip Sami (2022), Treymain Spry (2020, CO 21), Sam Stone (2020), Ash Taylor (2021), Jarrod Wallace (2022), Kallum Watkins (2021), Jai Whitbread (2021), Corey Thompson, Gains: Beau Fermor (Knights), Jonus Pearson (Dragons), Darius Farmer (upgraded from development deal), Greg Leleisiuao (Eels), Sam Lisone (Warriors), Erin Clark (Raiders), Corey Thompson (Tigers), Losses: Leilani Latu (Warrington), Michael Gordon (retired), Will Matthews (retired), Jesse Arthars (Broncos), Ryley Jacks (Storm), Brenko Lee (Storm), Jack Stockwell (Burleigh), New deal: Jaimin Jolliffe (2022), Kevin Proctor (2021), 2021 gains: Tino Fa’asuamaleaui (from Storm until 2023), Herman Ese’ese (from Knights until 2022), David Fifita (from Broncos until 2023), 2021 losses: Jai Arrow (Rabbitohs), Ryan James (Raiders) Shannon Boyd (retired), 2020 squad: Morgan Boyle (2021), Daly Cherry-Evans (2023), Lachlan Croker (2021), Cade Cust (2022), Brendan Elliott (2020), Manase Fainu (2023), Addin Fonua-Blake (2022), Tevita Funa (2021), Reuben Garrick (2021), Jack Gosiewski (2021), Albert Hopoate (2020), Sean Keppie (2023), Danny Levi (2020), Luke Metcalf (2020), Haumole Olakau’ata (2021, CO 22), Brad Parker (2021), Taniela Paseka (2021), Josh Schuster (2021), Toafofoa Sipley (2021), Curtis Sironen (2021), Samuel Smith (2020), Moses Suli (2020), Jorge Taufua (2021), Martin Taupau (2022), Joel Thompson (2020), Jake Trbojevic (2026), Tom Trbojevic (2026), Corey Waddell (2020), Dylan Walker (2021), Tony Williams (2020), Morgan Harper (2022), Gains: Luke Metcalf (upgraded from development contract), Danny Levi (Knights), Morgan Harper (mid-season from Bulldogs), Losses: Api Koroisau (Panthers), Kane Elgey (retired), Trent Hodkinson (retired), Lloyd Perrett (unsigned), 2021 losses: Joel Thompson (St Helens), Corey Waddell (Bulldogs), New deal: Cade Cust (2022), Sean Keppie (2023), Manase Fainu (2023), 2020 squad: Josh Addo-Carr (2021), Nelson Asofa-Solomona (2023), Jesse Bromwich (2020, MO 21, 22), Kenny Bromwich (2022, PO 23), Sandor Earl (2020), Thomas Eisenhuth (2022), Tino Fa’asuamaleaui (2020), Dale Finucane (2021), Jahrome Hughes (2021), Nicho Hynes (2021), Ryley Jacks (2021), Cooper Johns (2020), Tui Kamikamica (2022, CO 23), Felise Kaufusi (2021, PO 22), Max King (2020), Brenko Lee (2020), Ricky Leutele (2020), Isaac Lumelume (2020), Paul Momirovski (2020), Cameron Munster (2023), Justin Olam (2022), Ryan Papenhuyzen (2022), Aaron Pene (2020), Darryn Schonig (2021), (Marion Seve (2020), Brandon Smith (2022), Cameron Smith (2020), Albert Vete (2020, CO 21), Suliasi Vunivalu (2020), Christian Welch (2020), Gains: Paul Momirovski (Tigers), Ryley Jacks (Titans), Brenko Lee (Titans), Isaac Lumelume, Nicho Hynes, Aaron Pene, Darryn Schonig (all upgraded from development contracts), Ricky Leutele (mid-season from Toronto Wolfpack), Losses: Harry Grant (Tigers), Curtis Scott (Raiders), Brodie Croft (Broncos), Joe Stimson (Bulldogs), Will Chambers (Japanese rugby union), Billy Walters (Tigers), Solomone Kata (Super Rugby), 2021 gains: Harry Grant (Tigers, until 2022), 2021 losses: Tino Fa’asuamaleaui (Titans), Paul Momirovski (Tigers), Suliasi Vunivalu (Super Rugby), New deal: Felise Kaufusi (player option taken for 2021), Justin Olam (2022), Tom Eisenhuth (2022), Ryley Jacks (2021), Nicho Hynes (2021, Darryn Schonig (2021), 2020 squad: Mitchell Barnett (2020), Bradman Best (2022), Jayden Brailey (2022), Phoenix Crossland (2021), Herman Ese’ese (2020), Lachlan Fitzgibbon (2021), Tim Glasby (2021), Aidan Guerra (2020), Tex Hoy (2021), Hymel Hunt (2021), Brodie Jones (2020), Josh King (2020), David Klemmer (2023), Edrick Lee (2021), Mason Lino (2020), Kurt Mann (2021), Sione Mata’utia (2021), Andrew McCullough (2020) Tautau Moga (2020), Jirah Momoisea (2022), Mitchell Pearce (2021), Kalyn Ponga (2021, PO 22), Tyronne Roberts-Davis (2020), Daniel Saifiti (2022), Jacob Saifiti (2022), Pasami Saulo (2022), Gehamat Shibasaki (2022), Star To’a (2021), Enari Tuala (2021), Connor Watson (2020), Blake Green (2020), Gains: Jayden Brailey (Sharks), Enari Tuala (Cowboys), Gehamat Shibasaki (Broncos), Tyronne Roberts-Davis (Titans), Bradman Best, Star To’a, Jirah Momoisea (upgraded from development contracts), Andrew McCullough (loan from Broncos), Blake Green (mid-season from Warriors), Losses: Danny Levi (Sea Eagles), Jesse Ramien (Sharks), Jamie Buhrer (retired), Shaun Kenny-Dowall (Hull KR), Slade Griffin (retired), Zac Woolford (Newtown), Nathan Ross (retired), James Gavet (Huddersfield), Beau Fermor (Titans), 2021 gains: Tyson Frizell (Dragons), Dom Young (Huddersfield), 2021 losses: Herman Ese’ese (Titans), Andrew McCullough (loan back to Broncos), Blake Green (Bulldogs), 2020 squad: John Asiata (2020), Jake Clifford (2021), Gavin Cooper (2020), Reuben Cotter (2020), Scott Drinkwater (2021), Mitchell Dunn (2022), Kyle Feldt (2024), Thomas Gilbert (2022), Jake Granville (2021), Ben Hampton (2020, PO 21), Coen Hess (2022), Peter Hola (2022), Valentine Holmes (2025), Corey Jensen (2020, PO 21), Connelly Lemuelu (2021), Esan Marsters (2022), Josh McGuire (2022), Jordan McLean (2020, PO 21, 22), Francis Molo (2021), Michael Morgan (2023), Justin O’Neill (2021), Tom Opacic (2020), Emry Pere (2021), Reece Robson (2023), Daniel Russell (2020), Tukimihia Simpkins (2020), Murray Taulagi (2021), Jason Taumalolo (2027), Shane Wright (2021), Gains: Reece Robson (Dragons), Esan Marsters (Wests Tigers), Connelly Lemuelu (Bulldogs), Reuben Cotter, Thomas Gilbert, Daniel Russell (all upgraded from development contracts), Valentine Holmes (NFL), Losses: Matt Scott, Scott Bolton (both retired), Jordan Kahu (Broncos), Javid Bowen (Northern Pride), Gideon Gela-Mosby (Northern Pride), Enari Tuala (Knights), Kurt Baptiste, Carlin Anderson (all unsigned), Te Maire Martin (retired), New deals: Mitch Dunn (2022), Emry Pere (2022), Francis Molo (2021), 2020 squad: Daniel Alvaro (2021), Waqa Blake (2023), Dylan Brown (2023), Nathan Brown (2020, PO 21), Reagan Campbell-Gillard (2022, PO 23, CO 24), Andrew Davey (2020), Ryse Davies (2020), Haze Dunster (2020), Kane Evans (2020), Blake Ferguson (2021), David Gower (2020), Clint Gutherson (2022), George Jennings (2020), Michael Jennings (2022), Oregon Kaufusi (2022), Shaun Lane (2023), Reed Mahoney (2022), Ryan Matterson (2021, PO 22), Mitchell Moses (2021, PO 22), Marata Niukore (2022), Junior Paulo (2022), Jordan Rankin (2021), Jaeman Salmon (2020), Maika Sivo (2021), Will Smith (2020), Ray Stone (2020), Brad Takairangi (2020), Peni Terepo (2020), Stefano Utoikamanu (2020), Gains: Jordan Rankin (Castleford), Ryan Matterson (Tigers), Reagan Campbell-Gillard (Panthers), Haze Dunster, Ethan Parry, Rhys Davies (all upgraded from development contracts), Losses: Tim Mannah (retired), Manu Ma’u (Hull FC), Tepai Moeroa (Super Rugby), Josh Hoffman (unsigned), Greg Leleisiuao (Titans), Matt McIlwrick (retired), Ethan Parry (released mid-season), New deal: Shaun Lane (2023), Reed Mahoney (2022), Michael Jennings (2022), 2020 squad: Caleb Aekins (2020), Dean Blore (2020), Shawn Blore (2020), William Burns (2022), Matt Burton (2021), Kurt Capewell (2021), Nathan Cleary (2024), Stephen Crichton (2020), Dylan Edwards (2022), Kaide Ellis (2020), James Fisher-Harris (2022), Jack Hetherington (2021), Mitch Kenny (2021), Viliame Kikau (2022), Apisai Koroisau (2022), Spencer Leniu (2021), Moses Leota (2022), Jarome Luai (2021), Josh Mansour (2021), Liam Martin (2023), Tyrone May (2020), Braydon McGrady (2020), Brent Naden (2021), James Tamou (2020), Zane Tetevano (2021), Brian To’o (2023), Malakai Watene-Zelezniak (2020), Dean Whare (2021, MO 22), Isaah Yeo (2021), Gains: Apisai Koroisau (Sea Eagles), Zane Tetevano (Roosters), Dean Blore, Shawn Blore, Stephen Crichton, Braydon McGrady (upgraded from development deals), Kurt Capewell (Sharks).

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