News Wests Tigers sign forward Joe Ofahengaue on three-year deal

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The Brisbane Broncos have officially granted star forward Joe Ofahengaue a release from the final two years of his contract.



The Wests Tigers have officially signed forward Joe Ofahengaue on a three-year deal, effective immediately.
On Sunday, the Brisbane Broncos granted the Tonga representative a release from the final two years of his contract.
Wests Tigers chief executive Justin Pascoe welcomed Ofahengaue to the club, praising the 25-year-old’s talent and ability.
“Joe is a representative forward and another high-level addition to our squad for 2021,” Pascoe said in a statement.
“We identified that Joe’s athletic ability and power can add great value to an already impressive group of young forwards and having another State of Origin representative player join the club further signals the positive direction that Wests Tigers is heading in.
“We’re all looking forward to watching Joe excel in the Wests Tigers colours.”
Joe Ofahengaue at Broncos training.


Ofahengaue made his NRL debut against the Cronulla Sharks in 2015, and has since represented the Broncos in 195 games.
Tigers coach Michael Maguire said Ofahengaue’s experience would be a valuable asset for the club, who finished 11th on the NRL ladder in 2020.
“Joe has a tremendous hunger and determination to produce his best football with Wests Tigers and we’re excited to see him on the field with us in 2021,” Maguire said in a statement.

“At 25, Joe is already an experienced forward in the NRL who has played at an extremely high level in his career and I know he will add a lot to our team in the years to come.”
Broncos chief executive Paul White wished Ofahengaue and his family all the best for the future.
“Joe has been a big part of the Broncos for close to a decade after starting in the NYC team in 2013 and working his way into first grade at the start of 2015,” White said in a statement.
“He played in a Grand Final in his first year of NRL, something not many players have achieved, and has gone on to play for Queensland in two Origin games, as well as Tonga at international level.
“Joe has made a lot of friends during his time at the club and he will be missed by all of us at the Broncos.”
Meanwhile, former Tigers prop Josh Aloiai has joined the Manly Sea Eagles on a three-year deal.
The Australian journalist Brent Read tweeted: “Wests Tigers get financial settlement for Josh Aloiai and Brisbane chip in for Joe Ofahengaue, a player with talent and a point to prove. That’s the way you do business in the off-season.”
 

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Was in a massive form slump this year. Could turn out to be a good buy if he finds his feet again
 

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Solid signing but like us, they need spine players don’t they?
 

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Tigers are just signing anybody
 

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If Lodge leaves too, hopefully we can offload Napa to Brisbane lol
 

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He's been very average the last few years. It seems like this will be more beneficial to Brisbane to get cap space then any difference Ofahengue will make for the Tigers.
 

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Meh, not ours so couldn’t care less.. we will smash the tigers in 21 anyway :grinning:

NEXT lol.!!!
 
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