Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

The-moP said:
From: Foxsports 08/06/23

FRIZELL TO STAY

Veteran forward Tyson Frizell has all but confirmed he will re-sign with the Knights amid speculation he could be forced out.

There was a report a couple of weeks ago revealing the Wests Tigers were interested in Frizell’s services, however the 31-year-old told Zero Tackle he “will” remain at the Knights, where he is “very happy and comfortable.”

Frizell, who earnt an Origin recall for NSW in game one, is coming off contract at the end of the season but he has no interest in signing anywhere else — especially after purchasing a new home in Newcastle.

“Yeah, I will (remain at the Knights),” Frizell said.

“I’m very happy and comfortable where I am... and my future will hopefully sort itself out, and hopefully, I guess, sooner rather than later.”

“I think any player that goes through it when we’re off contract at the end of the year and potentially other clubs that are interested in you,” he added when asked about the rumours regarding his future.

“All you can control is what you do on the field, and it’ll all take care of itself.

“(There is) no pressure at all. I guess if people are talking about it, it’s probably a good thing, so it doesn’t bother me whatsoever.”
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So can we put that rumour to bed.
 
hank37w said:
Maybe Ronald McDonell was the architect of the insulting low ball offer for Brooks which probably has upset Luke and his manager and that is why he was shown the door.

Just a thought, but I would think making an offer like that to a player that loves this club isn't a real good look.

Don't think Luke is going to bother getting out of bed of a morning for somewhere around the 500k mark, I'm sure most people on here would, but then not that many of us are NRL halves either.
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Most of us haven't robbed our employers for four years though either
 
Halbrowne61 said:
So can we put that rumour to bed.
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Going on all the rumours that go around I recon this one has just begun. All too often players and coaches come out and say I’m not going anywhere or they’re not going anywhere and a few weeks later they’re out the door. Crazy world we live in lol
 
gregjm87 said:
But have we truly paid overs in recent years, or just paid what was owed him for taking unders in earlier years?
Not getting any younger, he is far from old. In fact he is at what should be his peak age. If were valuing him on age this should be his highest valued contract.
No idea what his expectations are but not sure how the club could expect him to take less than 600k.
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I expect him to because he's basically stolen hundreds of thousands the last 4 years by not performing any where near the required level until the last month when surprise surprise it's new contract time
 
pawsandclaws1 said:
You'd probably have to pay $650 or so for Flannagan. Good halves don't come cheap!
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That's absurd. You think a player who's failed at NRL level, largely a NSW Cup playmaker/backup for first grade will be getting a substantial payrise?? I think it's far more likely that his pay would get slashed dramatically given how he's flopped at the dogs. Would be shocked if he got more than 250-300k absolute max for his next contract.
I would even have someone like Wakeham on par or even ahead of him, and he's a minimum wage player, who might get a small payrise for next season.
 
balmain boy said:
That's absurd. You think a player who's failed at NRL level, largely a NSW Cup playmaker/backup for first grade will be getting a substantial payrise?? I think it's far more likely that his pay would get slashed dramatically given how he's flopped at the dogs. Would be shocked if he got more than 250-300k absolute max for his next contract.
I would even have someone like Wakeham on par or even ahead of him, and he's a minimum wage player, who might get a small payrise for next season.
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Can’t believe I am saying this but I would go for Jordan Rankin before I would consider Flanagan 😳
 
The issue is in our halves and we must recruit to solve the issue, keeping the existing whilst not recruiting for alternate will only exacerbate the problem.

Has not the problem been getting the ball from our forwards (doing a good job) to our backs (doing a good job when they get the ball) to finish it? PLays within 20 metre of the opposition try line too often break down with errors / wrong decisions by the halves. THis is not new to WT and has been a consistent problem over the years of Brooks.

We need to recruit at least 1 x new #7 halfback and 1 x new #6 already capable of playing State Cup and on the cusp of NRL to put competition there in the halves. I accept there is a dearth of good 7s on the market and that a reasonable extension offer should be made to both Brooks and Wakeham, but we should not over commit to Brooks. First, we have to announce some signings for 24 especially a 7 & 6.

If we can jag a left field solution like an ESL halfback or trade for someone in the NRL that would be a good alternate.
 
If rumours are true about Talau going to Manly next season, Averillo would be an ideal replacement.

He would be in the top 10 fastest players in the NRL, has become a very good centre this season and would provide us a backup fullback (along with Staines) and five-eighth during games if required.

Depends I suppose if Fulton would rather chase Koula!
 
I don't think we need any centres if I'm honest. Feledy replaces Talau in the top 30, meaning he's already been replaced. our depth chart will be

1. To'a
2. Naden
3. Kepaoa
4. Feledy
5. Reilly

To'a's turned into a right side specialist, Naden providing he sorts his shit out is serviceable and Feledy is going to be a first grader potentially by the end of this year. Reilly's development continues to progress and Kepaoa is our centre/back rower type.

Averillo won't be short of suitors but I'd look at him as a utility. covers fullback, centre and the halves. would be great to have as a replacement for Laurie, providing we re-sign Brooks and Wakes and sign a halfback, whoever that may be. other guys you could look at to fill that role could be Taaffe, Ben Hampton or even Kaeo Weekes.
 
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