According to reports, Wests Tigers sign Fijian international.

Gordon Whippy, a forward for the Fijian national team, has reportedly signed with the Wests Tigers for the 2024 campaign.

Whippy, who is 21 years old, joined the team on a supplemental contract but may advance to the NRL at a later date in the season. In the past, a number of players have started the season on supplementary contracts and gone on to play in the NRL.

In the past, Whippy played for the Canberra Raiders as a young eighteen year old, and he was compared to a young Sonny Bill Williams.

After that, he would work in the South Sydney Rabbitohs development system before playing in the QLD Cup with the Ipswich Jets in 2023.

Whippy, who recently made his Fiji Bati debut alongside Jahream Bula, demonstrated his natural athletic ability by representing his nation in both swimming and athletics.

According to his manager, former NSW and Kangaroos star Matt Adamson, “Gordon has done a great job and this is a big opportunity for him,” as reported by Wide World of Sports.

“He is big and strong and still has a lot to learn but he is very keen and the Tigers should be a good for for him.”

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Paul Sironen has been associated with the Tigers for over thirty years, but that period has now ended as the legend departs the team.

Sironen began his playing career in the lower divisions of Balmain. He joined the Balmain Tigers in 1985 and played in 246 games for the team between 1985 and 1998. In 1998, he was selected for the Wests Tigers Team of the Century.

As a result, he participated in back-to-back Grand Finals in 1988 and 1989 and left his mark on the team alongside Steve Roach, Wayne Pearce, Benny Elias, and Garry Jack.

Sironen, who mostly plays in the front row or back row, participated in 14 games for New South Wales and 21 Test matches for Australia.

As a result, he participated in back-to-back Grand Finals in 1988 and 1989 and left his mark on the team alongside Steve Roach, Wayne Pearce, Benny Elias, and Garry Jack.

Sironen, who mostly plays in the front row or back row, participated in 14 games for New South Wales and 21 Test matches for Australia.

The 58-year-old would stay on at the team for the next 20 years in a variety of capacities, including pathways manager and board member, after his playing career ended.

Through the club’s website, Sironen stated, “This is really nice, and I couldn’t think of a better way to say farewell.”

When the club asked what I would like to receive as a parting gift, I knew exactly what I wanted. Over the course of roughly three decades, I’ve had a lot of fun at this club and we’ve made some friends for life.

It’s time for a change, even though it’s played a significant role in my family’s life and in my own. We are excited to start a new chapter in our lives as we move to the NSW North Coast.

“I’ll try to attend as many games as I can, and the Tigers will always hold a special place in my heart.”

Last Friday, about a hundred friends, former teammates, and coworkers came together to say goodbye to the legend in the Chairman’s Lounge at Leichhardt.

At Leichhardt Oval on Friday, Wests Tigers CEO Justin Pascoe paid tribute to Sironen, stating that the club, with whom he spent more than half of his life, has benefited greatly from his contribution.

“He’s had a profound influence on our club both on and off the field and his contributions will continue to resonate for years to come,” he stated.

“We wish Paul and his family all the happiness in the world in their next phase in life.”