No longer Peachey keen on Tyrone

THE Wests Tigers will wait for a new coach to make a definitive move on their spine stars but a call has been made on Tyrone Peachey after the former NSW star requested permission to explore his options on the open market.

Sources close to Peachey confirmed he had requested permission to gauge interest elsewhere and the Tigers opted not to stand in his way, clearing him to leave the club before the August 1 deadline.

Peachey’s management began contacting clubs last

week and it is understood the interest has been lukewarm given the disastrous

way his move to the Tigers has unfolded.

He was signed from the Gold Coast on a two-year deal believed to be worth upwards of $750,000 but has struggled to make an impression at the Tigers. Peachey (pictured) has played only eight games and has spent recent weeks in reserve grade, hence his desire to look elsewhere.

Even a change of coach failed to improve his fortunes.

He is yet to play first grade since Brett Kimmorley took charge of the side following the sacking of Michael Maguire.

The Tigers have no desire to stand in Peachey’s way should he find a new home. His departure would also free up salary cap space to give the new coach some wriggle room to potentially strengthen the squad next season.

Alternatively, the Tigers could stash Peachey’s cash and spend the money on their spine. Daine Laurie, Adam Doueihi, Luke Brooks and Jackson Hastings are off contract at the end of next year, meaning they are free to sign with rival clubs from November 1.

The Tigers have opened initial talks with all four but any decision on their futures is likely to hinge on the appointment of a new coach.

The Tigers have been locked in talks with Penrith assistant Cameron Ciraldo and the club is optimistic he will see the attraction of making the move.