Tigers to make new appointment in February

The Wests Tigers NRL club expect to have their new NFL-type general manager appointed by mid-February.

NRL club Wests Tigers expect to have their new NFL-type general manager appointed by mid-February. (AAP)

Wests Tigers NRL chief executive officer Justin Pascoe expects to name their new NFL-type general manager by mid-February.

Pascoe says the Tigers are being pretty aggressive in their search and have set a January 25 deadline for applications.

The Tigers on Tuesday announced a three-year partnership with mental health organisation beyondblue.