A Resounding Endorsement For Ivan Cleary From A Big Name Recruit

New West Tigers recruit Josh Reynolds has given a resounding endorsement for his new coach Ivan Cleary.  

Speaking to Saturday Triple M, Reynolds has admired from afar the work Cleary has done since taking over the role from Jason Taylor earlier this year. 

"Ivan has definitely instilled some real tough mentality into that team," Reynolds said. 

"For me coming in and i'm sure the blokes coming in from other clubs are thinking the same, we just want to buy into that."

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Whilst Reynolds is disappointed to be leaving his beloved Bulldogs, he is excited for the new challenge ahead, especially trying to qualify the Tigers for the finals something which they haven't achieved since 2011. 

"I'm really excited for the challenge ahead, it's going to be something so different for me."

"It's a club that really deserves to play semi-final football ... It's what the fans deserve," Reynolds said.