The Wests Tigers are reeling after yet another wooden spoon in what was a horror year for the club.
Despite a late surge of wins that saw them briefly have a chance of not finishing bottom, a final round defeat in the 'spoon bowl' to Parramatta condemned them to 'winning' the spoon once again.
However things are beginning to look brighter in Concord, with some talented youngsters coming through and exciting signings for 2025.
There are some losses Benji Marshall will have to contend with, though, as he looks to rebuild the joint venture side.
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Which players have left the Wests Tigers in 2024?
Experienced forwards Stefano Utoikamanu and Isaiah Papali'i will both be leaving the Tigers, with the former agitating for a release to the Storm, whilst the latter will be joining the four-peat premiers Penrith.
Much more was expected from Papali'i after signing from Parramatta in 2023, where he was part of a forward pack that made the Grand Final, yet his time at the Tigers was plagued by inconsistency.
Utoikamanu was more impressive in Tigers colours, making his State of Origin debut last year, but he was criticised for how he handled his departure from the Tigers in a highly public manner.
Aidan Sezer is also on the way out as he heads for the Super League, whilst Jake Simpkin is off to the Sea Eagles.
Full list of Wests Tigers departures
List updated as of October 11th
| Player | New Club |
|---|---|
| Isaiah Papali'i | Penrith Panthers |
| Aidan Sezer | Hull FC |
| Jake Simpkin | Manly Sea Eagles |
| Junior Tupou | The Dolphins |
| Stefano Utoikamanu | Melbourne Storm |
Who have the Wests Tigers signed in 2025?
The incomings at the Tigers have made much more noise than the departures, with some exciting signings finally getting fans of the club excited again.
Four time premiership winner and NSW Origin star Jarome Luai is making the big money move from the Panthers to the Tigers, and he is being joined by teammate Sunia Turuva, who was involved in the last two of Penrith's premiership victories.
Luai's signing also sees him reunite with Api Koroisau, who was a key part in Penrith's first two premiership wins.
Jack Bird will also bring experience after signing from the Dragons, whilst Royce Hunt and Jeral Skelton could prove to be interesting signings.
The only other signing to date is Jaxson Rahme from the Newcastle Knights' NSW Cup side.
