Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Spacecub]

every indication is that Bateman is coming but the announcement is delayed due to a) him not being in the country yet, and want him there as part of the press conference when announced. b) salary cap still to be determined.
Whilst i think the above is likely, its not official until its official.

Thanks greg

 

[WT2019]

I may be in the minority here, but I think Brown re-signing would make it a better chance of Moses leaving Parra. If Brown went to Dolphins, all of a sudden, they increase their offer to make sure they don't lose both and that door is shut.

I'm not saying he won't re-sign. But with Brown sticking around, surely their offer to Moses is limited in how much they can give him. The 6 year player option screams desperation of a club giving a player everything they needed to keep him from leaving (maybe for fear of losing both?)

Everything is speculation no matter which way you look at it now. Hopefully soon there will be an official announcement one way or another that sorts it out and clubs can move on.

Yep everything you said makes sense. Regardless of whether Moses signs its most likely to be for 2024 and we gotta just remain focused on making our 2023 a hell of a lot better than 2022. If we dont with the addition of Api, Ice and Klem in 2023 it will be back to the drawing board again..

 

[hank37w]

Hi boys n girls, merry Christmas to all, haven't been on here for a while and don't hear much up here on the mid north coast, what's going on with bateman, any updates seems to be the longest negotiation in the history of the game

Have you forgotten about Curtis Rona?

 

[Merlot]

Perhaps his own cubicle with his name and a star next to it was the clincher.

will it be stocked with an endless supply of triple ply

 

[crazycat]

Anyway, back to the signings topic. What are the odds of Bateman or Moses being confirmed and before Christmas? Here are my odds;
*Bateman 4 to 1 on to sign *Bateman 20/1 before Christmas
*Moses 6/1 to sign *Moses 30/1 before Christmas

4 to 1 is good odds. With the amount of cash we have available we could

I think if we sign Nathan Brown & John Bateman we can make the semis. Fowards win matches and if we get them two we will have one of the best forward packs in the competition and that will help Luke Brooks and Adam Douiehi to improve their respective games have some faith in Sheensy he knows what he is doing.
Backs
Laurie
Nofoaluma
Staines
Naden
Maumalo
Douiehi (c)
Brooks
Forwards
Brown
Papali’i
Bateman
Ofahengaue
Koroisau
Klemmer
Bench
Smith
Blore
Pole
Stefano

Is Nathan Brown signed yet?
Honestly we need someone like him who can offer intensity to our pack.

 

[hank37w]

Perhaps his own cubicle with his name and a star next to it was the clincher.

If that is the case, I hope Mitch is flushed with success.

 

[supercoach]

With the likelihood of Moses re signing with Parra there will be a good side. I will not have to like him and can continue to dislike him with a passion

 

[earl]

Is Nathan Brown signed yet?
Honestly we need someone like him who can offer intensity to our pack.

I don't want Brown. He was mostly in reserve grade last year and we have a good bunch of middle forwards.

I get what you are stating about intensity. Why not Nelson ?

 

[Tigerstigerstigers]

With the likelihood of Moses re signing with Parra there will be a good side. I will not have to like him and can continue to dislike him with a passion

Yes we can get back to enjoying him miss crucial tackles and field goals and going missing when behind by 20

 

[The-moP]

We are still after Nathan Brown, the finalisation of the salary cap ceiling has stopped everything at the moment. I’m pretty sure we’ll end up with Brown, as Para have Marty Taupau in their sights once they release Brown to us. Picking up Taupau will cost the Eels a packet as well, he was on around / over 800 with Manly, so Para might be getting him for around 600 which is still more than what they were paying Brown. Just a thought, it will be interesting to see how much they offer MM now that they want Taupau, and that they have paid more for Dylan Brown to stay. Could be a telling factor if and why MM chooses to leave.

 

[tigerballs]

I do work in business, It's more obvious that you don't know your arse from your elbow.

If they weren't prioritising Moses, He'd be signed elsewhere
(Remember what happened when we didn't prioritise him)

The fact they got the kids deal done before him means nothing in the importance of a player in their squad or thinking.....
He's their senior Half, Goal Kicker and just took them to a grand final.

You assume he's not a priority - What do you do when he signs a mega deal to stay with them?
Still say he's not a priority?

That's not necessarily true though. He may be tossing up between WT and the Dogs because Parra low balled him...

 

[Merlot]

I don't want Brown. He was mostly in reserve grade last year and we have a good bunch of middle forwards.

I get what you are stating about intensity. Why not Nelson ?

risky thinking you would get much intensity from Nelson,being long in the tooth n coming back from 2yr holiday in union

 

[Telltails]

I think Moses biggest consideration in signing his next contract will be which roster offers the most hope of him playing finals footy. Monetary wise he is sorted whoever he plays with but of the three clubs that reportedly are after him even though we have strengthened our squad out continual failure to produce on the field may be a risk that he is not prepared to take on especially as a marquee signing.

 

[happy_tiger]

How will the tigers spend the Money set aside for Mitch Moses when he extends with Parra????

Badly .....of course Spartan ....what does Dr Phil say about the past actions leading us to what the future holds

 

[happy_tiger]

Dylan Brown inks mammoth eight-year Eels deal

 

[Flippedy]

I think Moses biggest consideration in signing his next contract will be which roster offers the most hope of him playing finals footy. Monetary wise he is sorted whoever he plays with but of the three clubs that reportedly are after him even though we have strengthened our squad out continual failure to produce on the field may be a risk that he is not prepared to take on especially as a marquee signing.

Still making perfect sense after all these years, good on ya Telltails 👍

I’m fairly certain Moses won’t come here, so my question is who else is the club pursuing for halfback? They better have a backup plan because putting all the eggs in the Brooks basket again is tantamount to disaster.

 

[trentrunciman]

Now that Dylan Brown has committed to stay with the Eels, It's a sure thing that Moses will stay and form a long standing partnership with Brown...Looks like the Eels have their men!.... for what its worth....Moses has NOT informed the WT of his decision yet

Anti climactic

 

[Needaname]

Apologies. I thought it was another 'we must be one club right the way through' argument.
Yes it partially is. But i would guess most clubs overhaul their roster going into flegg. It would be around this age that all the country kids, Queensland kids without a club and NZ/Pacific Island Kids would all be leaving home to enter professional system.

Ahh that makes sense. Hopefully in future we have a strong base of junior players and can add to it with quality recruits such as Faagatu like this year.

 

[Merlot]

Now that Dylan Brown has committed to stay with the Eels, It's a sure thing that Moses will stay and form a long standing partnership with Brown...Looks like the Eels have their men!.... for what its worth....Moses has NOT informed the WT of his decision yet

has he actually informed any one yet,just for argument sake neither has Dylan

 

[sleeve]

IF Moses bid fails, i expect Smith to be upgraded, He is an organisor, and i can't see that in the current 3 guys. Also a backup 1 , 6, 7,and 9 . Short term only , till we settle on the halves, or buy someone next year for 2024.