Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[pawsandclaws1]

Both , he is apparently a well liked person and coach , Gold Coast does have its draw cards but so does money

Money is good 👍

 

[Telltails]

Tartak is asking the same for Latu as Adam Reynolds is on at the Broncos. Is that reasonable? Who knows but it explains a few things I guess.

I'm in no position to make any assumptions about the kid, but Newcastle did something similar with Pongha and sometimes when you are at the bottom of the ladder you have take some risks.

 

[tony soprano]

Tartak is asking the same for Latu as Adam Reynolds is on at the Broncos. Is that reasonable? Who knows but it explains a few things I guess.

Do it tigers.

 

[Bellend]

If Latu wants Reynolds type money then go to the Dolphins if want to pay that sort of money. The young man has talent and a lot of potential but that is a big if and going on our clubs past rate then we should steer clear.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Can someone confirm clubs are required to spend 95% of their cap? If so it seems a unfair as player manager know they can park their second and third tier clients at struggling clubs. Remove that requirement and it seems the balance of power would shift.

 

[coivtny]

Can someone confirm clubs are required to spend 95% of their cap? If so it seems a unfair as player manager know they can park their second and third tier clients at struggling clubs. Remove that requirement and it seems the balance of power would shift.

I believe that's correct and I agree with you. If you're forced to pay $9.5m (close enough) but can't get quality you have to pay average players more than average money. It's ridiculous.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Tartak is asking the same for Latu as Adam Reynolds is on at the Broncos. Is that reasonable? Who knows but it explains a few things I guess.

Reportedly Reynolds took 3 years for $2.4M averaging at $800k.

No bloody way for an untested 18yo! Could cause too much angst for our junior crop coming through.

 

[Fingers83]

I'm in no position to make any assumptions about the kid, but Newcastle did something similar with Pongha and sometimes when you are at the bottom of the ladder you have take some risks.

Calculated risks. We’ve taken too many before that have paid no dividends.

This Latu fella seems the real deal to me though based on the games I’ve watched him play

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Possibly tiered with performance clauses i.e. $600k then $800k then $1.M if meets strict targets.

 

[hsvjones]

If Latu wants Reynolds type money then go to the Dolphins if want to pay that sort of money. The young man has talent and a lot of potential but that is a big if and going on our clubs past rate then we should steer clear.

No Way Bennett pays that for him..

 

[The Chad]

I'd like Fainu.

I'm liking $800k a year a lot less.

You only make that deal if you are 100% certain this guy leads you out of the hole. If it brings his brother as well- this starts to balance out the investment.

Fainu does not give the club the experienced half that Sheens has repeatedly talked about. His signing is only half the solution. If they can get the Part 2 of the halves solution for $300-$400k...this starts to look a better deal.

 

[davey_farrell]

Best possible scenario heading forward
Sheensy- Head of Football
Benji- Head Coach
Justin Holbrook- Assistant Coach
Dave Furner- Assistant Coach
Robbie Farah- CEO

totally agree, would love this idea

 

[TonyTiger]

Of course I am.. but we know what to expect from those clowns 🤡.. I expect better from Sheensy, I hope he can turn it around but am starting to worry.. continuing to pick Talau , talk Brooks up while leaving Matamua to Rot on the bench has be very concerned , as so the selection priorities of KOE and junior teams

Sheens looked real childish when he told the press conference media that he hasn’t been told anything about Talau going to Manly early - he was sooking big time - not a good look, I think he might be a control freak and is throwing his toys out of the cot.
Can’t believe he leaves Matamua out of the line up .. even though Seyfarth has pulled his finger out the past couple of games (finally) Matamua has far more to offer … I think Sheen has been a bit smug after extending Matamua - like he’s tied him up so he won’t be going anywhere but seriously this is why our promising players get the Jack and kick stones … Sheensy loves a Frankenstein project … memories of Daniel Fitzhenry anyone?

 

[Lauren]

And

For one it disproves people's thinkings that no-one wants to come to the club. Two, it shows we're considered a viable option in furthering/advancing career development (in the NRL).
These are likely our target recruits and it's good to see a principal motivation is opportunity for growth.

 

[The Chad]

This is what I don't get - Do we need the 3rd Fainu?

We have one that is no good / we don't need as it is....
Understand the other Forward might be a better option - But for what?
If it's a middle... We're kidding
- We've got middles coming through lined up around the block...
They're a couple years away, But not worth overspending for a long period on the Fainu until they're ready for mine...

Samuela Fainu is pretty promising. Backrower. Kind of rangy. There's has been comparisons to Olukuatu, but for mine he's a little bit like Garner.

Latu Fainu is the prize. But who do you pair him with at a contract that doesn't hobble the club?

Sheens loves rescuing careers.

There's a kid at the Bulldogs that needs a chance, a home, and some support.

And probably fits that $300-$400k range.

 

[Tim Sheens]

This is what I don't get - Do we need the 3rd Fainu?

We have one that is no good / we don't need as it is....
Understand the other Forward might be a better option - But for what?
If it's a middle... We're kidding
- We've got middles coming through lined up around the block...
They're a couple years away, But not worth overspending for a long period on the Fainu until they're ready for mine...

Especially when the club that is letting them go also preferred bringing Brooks over for four years, rather than keeping a player already in their cap for two years.

Doesn't add up.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Samuela Fainu is pretty promising. Backrower. Kind of rangy. There's has been comparisons to Olukuatu, but for mine he's a little bit like Garner.

Latu Fainu is the prize. But who do you pair him with at a contract that doesn't hobble the club?

Sheens loves rescuing careers.

There's a kid at the Bulldogs that needs a chance, a home, and some support.

And probably fits that $300-$400k range.

Is that Biondi-Odo @The Chad ?

 

[The Chad]

Is that Biondi-Odo @The Chad ?

Haha...no. Although a case could be made for him too.

 

[innsaneink]

For one it disproves people's thinkings that no-one wants to come to the club. Two, it shows we're considered a viable option in furthering/advancing career development (in the NRL).
These are likely our target recruits and it's good to see a principal motivation is opportunity for growth.

So....Sharks blocking him (thats funny really, never stopped anyone before} so sharks blocking him = he wanted to come here?
Is there a link for this?

 

[Coastie_Tiger]

For one it disproves people's thinkings that no-one wants to come to the club. Two, it shows we're considered a viable option in furthering/advancing career development (in the NRL).
These are likely our target recruits and it's good to see a principal motivation is opportunity for growth.

So is it 100% dead in the water or could there be a way around it? Seems a bit weird from the sharks keeping someone who wants away for an opportunity considering they have some gun young halves they've bought in also.