Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Nonotmeagain]

Like Ice?

Yes but unlike Ice they both know they won't get $500K somewhere else so it's all in their favour.

 

[crazycat]

No wonder you think Blore is killing it. The Storm number 12 is Katoa who has been on fire this year.

im dying...

 

[Tito Santana]

You should stop talking about yourself this way Tito.

Why come after Tito BB? I’m talking about a player. Not you.

Dick head.

 

[tigerbenji]

We have Doueihi off contract saving us $600,000 also Ice which saves us $750,000 as he asked for the release, other players off contract are Simpkin, Kepaoa,we also save $350,000 on Noffas contract as we are paying him $ 150, 000 for this year & next plus Toupou which saves us a bit & a few others off contract. I can also see us getting rid of a few players which might help a bit hopefully.

 

[Tito Santana]

WTF is wrong with you.

Blame Benji, he's the one who keeps picking him completely out of position, and refuses to give him the opportunity to get fitness up in Cup. The kid still has 2-3 years eligible for Flegg ffs

You again? Geez Tito’s under your skin isn’t he? Gold!

 

[Nonotmeagain]

Depends what the manager gets out of it...

Around 5% -10% depending upon the agreement and the amount of the contract.

 

[Nonotmeagain]

They could always do what Tevita Pangai Jr did and walk away from their contracts to make their fortune in boxing instead.

Worked really well for him and that would work really well for us.

I don't think reserve grade standard players on $500K a year are going to "walk away" from the gravy train.

 

[Tucker]

I’m going to call it, I think Latu is probably surplus to needs on 500K. I’d back Galvin in.

What data are you using to make such a statement?

 

[batboy]

What data are you using to make such a statement?

Right now, It's Sullivan for me....
If Doueihi sticks around (In another position) then Latu is next for mine...
He'd be decent back up, But decent back up (In the halves) shouldn't cost more than 300k

Could also squeeze a couple more years out of Sezer on a lower contract for back up next year..

 

[Tom Shines]

I’m going to call it, I think Latu is probably surplus to needs on 500K. I’d back Galvin in.

He is 19 years old …and been here only for a few months … gotta give him a chance …there are guys in their early 20s who have been here for years that seem as far away from NRL standard as ever ..

i was also under the impression that he “develops “ into the $500k a year deal down the road..I thought he was on $250k this season ..

The hamstrings are a concern though … he has been hampered by that since he got here and that can be tough to shake… not a great injury to have at a young age …

 

[Tom Shines]

Right now, It's Sullivan for me....
If Doueihi sticks around (In another position) then Latu is next for mine...
He'd be decent back up, But decent back up (In the halves) shouldn't cost more than 300k

Could also squeeze a couple more years out of Sezer on a lower contract for back up next year..

Be prepared to lose the brother(s) as well … package deal

 

[mikey]

I don't think reserve grade standard players on $500K a year are going to "walk away" from the gravy train.

And as others have pointed out this is the problem with having to spend the salary cap. We've got a fleet of Holden Commodores with underperforming motors, defects that can't be diagnosed, or a zillion ks on the clock and can't seem to change the situation.

 

[InBulaWeTrust]

Be prepared to lose the brother(s) as well … package deal

We can't lose his brothers too Samuela has been our best player. Latu is still going to be a prodigy and Sione played well and young as too.

It is absolutely stupid to think about ditching Latu.

You guys hate to hate. Blaming a player who is injured, out of position, young, and inexperienced. Its quite sad to be honest

 

[batboy]

The hamstrings are a concern though … he has been hampered by that since he got here and that can be tough to shake… not a great injury to have at a young age …

Had it well before he got here, Been a problem for the best part of a year at 2 different clubs.

Be prepared to lose the brother(s) as well … package deal

There's only one of them that losing wouldn't be ideal, And we don't even really know what he is yet
(Or if losing him could be a reality)
Sione has been here years away from the other 2(3)

 

[Tom Shines]

Had it well before he got here, Been a problem for the best part of a y

There's only one of them that losing wouldn't be ideal, And we don't even really know what he is yet
(Or if losing him could be a reality)
Sione has been here years away from the other 2(3)

Losing any of them is pure speculation at this point … I know their agent Moses will use any leverage he can though ..

Sione is in the best 17 at the club at the moment with Ice being moved on

 

[batboy]

You guys hate to hate. Blaming a player who is injured, out of position, young, and inexperienced. Its quite sad to be honest

You say he's young and being played out of position....
Where's he playing next year? Or the year after?
(Going off the username, You're thinking the same as most)

You can't cite him being played out of position, When that's likely his only option here.

the reality is, Fully fit - There's no spot for him here for the next few years.
And if we're paying anywhere near 500k for him at any time to play second fiddle in the halves
That's not good business.

 

[Tom Shines]

You say he's young and being played out of position....
Where's he playing next year? Or the year after?
(Going off the username, You're thinking the same as most)

You can't cite him being played out of position, When that's likely his only option here.

the reality is, Fully fit - There's no spot for him here for the next few years.
And if we're paying anywhere near 500k for him at any time to play second fiddle in the halves
That's not good business.

Galvin will probably sign elsewhere a week after they let Latu go…

Teddy and Paps all over again

 

[batboy]

Losing any of them is pure speculation at this point … I know their agent Moses will use any leverage he can though ..

Sione is in the best 17 at the club at the moment with Ice being moved on

Your best 17 maybe....
You say he's in the best 17 (At the moment) with Ice moving on, but Ice is still here - How's that work?

He's not in the best 5 middles at the club at the moment, And doubt he would be next year either
(Unless he all of a sudden displays ability he so far hasn't)

 

[Tom Shines]

Your best 17 maybe....
You say he's in the best 17 (At the moment) with Ice moving on, but Ice is still here - How's that work?

He's not in the best 5 middles at the club at the moment, And doubt he would be next year either
(Unless he all of a sudden displays ability he so far hasn't)

he is 18 man this week with Ice in the team? who else are you promoting into the Top 17 to take Ice’s spot?

Just cause Sione is a below average player doesn’t mean it can’t be reality

 

[batboy]

Galvin will probably sign elsewhere a week after they let Latu go…

Teddy and Paps all over again

So we'll let Latu go, Lachie will sign elsewhere....

And Latu will come good in NRL in 3-4 years time
But will be injury prone from thereon out?

I can live with that...