Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

2041 said:
We've got the same record as the Dogs but this is as good as it's going to get for them. They're not building to be a successful roster for an extended period, they've spent all their cap on players who are - or should be - at their peak right now. I mean, they can hope for more from Burton I guess but in general when you sign big name free agents you're paying for immediate results. If you don't get them, you just go into the same old cycle of a ruined salary cap, waiting to clear bad contracts, signing a bunch of new free agents and repeat.

I've said it plenty of times before but it amazes me when people look at the Dogs, Titans and Knights on one hand and the Panthers and Storm on the other, and think "we're going to get out of this mess by signing a bunch of big name free agents".
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Plus Burton has gone from a Premiership winning side which was virtually flawless to parachuting into an absolute shitfight at Canterbury with no notable fullback, half or hooker.
 
2041 said:
I think you're being a bit unrealistic. Every club is going to look at loads of players and not sign them all. If you have a look at the NRL signings tracker its pretty clear that having two top line new players already signed for 2023 puts the Tigers in pretty rare company. Looking at the other teams who should be looking to improve their rosters with external signings, would you rather be the Broncos (Jesse Arthars returning from loan), Raiders (no signings), Bulldogs (no signings), Titans (Kieran Foran), Knights (no signings), Dragons (no signings) or Souths (Kodi Nikorima)? The only really active one has been the Warriors and honestly I'm not sure I'd rather take their haul (Marata Niukore, Luke Metcalf, Dylan Walker and Mitchell Barnett).
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Bulldogs have got Reed Mahoney and Viliame Kikau for 2023.
 
KH1988 said:
I know the Penrith players are tight but they aren't staying at Penrith if they can get $150k-$200k per season extra somewhere else - especially with Nathan on over a mill a season
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Yeah agreed. They've already won a Premiership and will probably get another won this season. These dynasties are all nice and fine but if you're the guy leaving $200K on the table each year while the coach's son is taking in 7 figures then I imagine you start eyeing off how short your career span is pretty quickly.
 
Read on DT that Liam Martin has rejected a new Panthers contract and wants a better offer. Great player. Rather him than Angus to be fair. He never goes in and out of games. Just goes hard the whole game
 
Tigerwould said:
A lot of interest in Selwyn Cobbo. Foxsports reporting 8 clubs have expressed interest. But likely to stay at the Broncos.………

‘The winger is considered a long-term fullback at Brisbane and has been compared to a young Greg Inglis.

Cobbo is on $180,000 this season but his stellar form has seen his value skyrocket and he’ll soon earn more than $600,000 per year.

Cobbo is reportedly on the cusp of re-signing at the Broncos on a $2 million dollar deal that will keep him at Red Hill until 2025.

That’s prompted as many as eight clubs to chase Cobbo’s signature, but Brisbane coach Kevin Walters insists the future fullback is going nowhere.’
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Geez I'd be throwing coin at this kid as our future fb.
Broncs 500k x 4yrs.
I'd go 650k w bonuses for rep footy etc.
Kid has looked good the last 2 yrs in a shit side
 
Penrith have set up a sustainable pipeline. they'll keep the crucial pieces in Cleary, JFH, Luai and Yeo happy, the rest are expendable, just simply because they won't be able to keep them if they're forced to pay market value. the way they've set up their pathways ensures the best young kids have learnt the structures and the systems and they walk in and set it alight.

look at Tago and May, that's no coincidence. Turuva will be the same when he finally gets his chance. if Martin goes to market Penrith won't be able to compete with some of the offers he's going to get thrown at him, but they'll replace him very easily. Crichton I'd say will look for fullback money in the next couple of years and become the Folau clone he was destined to be, and To'o is in for a payday when November comes around, regardless of whether he stays or goes.
 
Nelson said:
Bulldogs have got Reed Mahoney and Viliame Kikau for 2023.
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Fair enough, just went off the NRL website without engaging brain. They were both signed before Papali'i and Koroisau, I believe - I wonder if their fans are saying "what have you done for me lately" re recruitment...
 
2041 said:
Fair enough, just went off the NRL website without engaging brain. They were both signed before Papali'i and Koroisau, I believe - I wonder if their fans are saying "what have you done for me lately" re recruitment...
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For sure though I think they would just be wanting Barrett out more than anything else right now.
 
SeanT said:
Read on DT that Liam Martin has rejected a new Panthers contract and wants a better offer. Great player. Rather him than Angus to be fair. He never goes in and out of games. Just goes hard the whole game
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He certainly has a lot of energy both in defence and attack. Like Angus Crichton can play 2nd row and mid. I would be happy with either. Both around a similar age. When Crichton is on he has the ability to turn a game. Martin is probably more consistent. Both are quality.
 
2041 said:
Fair enough, just went off the NRL website without engaging brain. They were both signed before Papali'i and Koroisau, I believe - I wonder if their fans are saying "what have you done for me lately" re recruitment...
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It was all around the same time in late November last year. I imagine top of the list for their fans at the moment is a new coach...
 
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