The Wests Tigers managed to land an impressive signing spree in 2023 and brought a host of talent to Concord in an overhaul well overdue for the club.
Despite the Tigers struggling to lure talent for some time now, multiple big name signatures all landing in the same year was a massive positive for the struggling club.
However, the recruits have not been enough to turnaround a struggling outfit that would start the season with zero wins in their first seven games, before managing an incredible upset against defending premiers the Penrith Panthers in round 9.
The Tigers newcomers have seen mixed performances among the group so far in the season, and I will be ranking each of their impacts at the merger club below.
3. David Klemmer
Grade: B-
The former Knights enforcer David Klemmer has certainly made an impact on the previously stagnant Tigers front row in 2023. Forming a good one-two punch for the side up the middle Klemmer has certainly cemented his spot in prop alongside Stephano Utoikamanu.
Averaging a strong 160 metres in his 40-65 minute stints, and already totaling 485 running metres he has provided some much needed go-forward for the Concord based club.
However, a key factor showcasing Klemmer's impact is his defence, as the prop has missed just one tackle in his opening eight games for the club.
If we are to judge him on his role of mentoring the young forwards at the club he seems to be having a strong impact on young gun Utoikamnu in recent weeks who is stepping up to his potential more and more each week.
While not a superstar signing and unlikely to break a game open it is safe to say he has done exactly what he was brought over to do, so far in 2023.
