“‘Hook’ cops it from everyone,” Woods said. “You have to feel for him. He fronted up to pre-season training after a tough break - he lost his father two weeks before we started back - and he’s been outstanding.

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“There’s always something being said about our club. There was talk about the [no-shows] at the awards night, our chairman [Craig Young] stood down, then the Matt Cooper stuff over the weekend [about not liking former boss Peter Doust]. But there is such a good feel around here at the moment. I can’t put it into words.”

Tigers fans know how much 31-year-old Woods would love to pull on the club colours again. A move to England would be unlikely, especially given he has started media work with Triple M. Klemmer’s signing adds to the appeal, with Woods doing his best to sell his bestie the Tigers’ dream.

“Klem is one of my best mates. He’s a good leader, trains hard, plays hard, is a mad footy nut and he will be in awe working with guys like Benji and Robbie and Tim - the change will be good for him,” Woods said.

Meanwhile, Sam Walker put pen to paper to remain with the Sydney Roosters for a further two seasons, keeping him in Bondi until the end of 2025.

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