yeah, it was Biondi-Odo. Im not sure of the details around it and hard to find any definitive answer. But, I believe he was released from his contract i.e. wasn't being paid the remainder of his 2023 contract after being released. He would have obviously had to agree to this (and probably had his new contract starting 2024 fattened a little by doing so). I dont see Doueihi agreeing to a release from his contract, nor do i see the club giving him a new upgraded deal as an incentive to do so.
Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion
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Does anyone else think we have to many middle’s compared to edge forwards.
Middle
Utoikamanu
Klemmer
Pole
Blore
Twal
Seyfarth
Edge
Papali’i - wanted to be a middle forward at Parramatta and imo his game suits a middle better.
Bateman (doesn’t fit today’s style of an edge forward.)
Hopefully Our young recruit from Manly can be a modern day edge forward.
Middle’s playing edge this year at times:
Pole
Pole
Blore
Twal
Seyfarth
Didn’t help them or the team.
Carrying Bateman for 3 more years is a concern I understand why they brought him to the club (attitude/culture) but I don’t think his on field performances make him a certain starter each week.
Like everyone else I would like us to find 2 centres for next year as well as 2 Edge forwards before next year kicks off.
Releasing contracted players on our books is needed otherwise we will be playing players out of position again next year.
Middle
Utoikamanu
Klemmer
Pole
Blore
Twal
Seyfarth
Edge
Papali’i - wanted to be a middle forward at Parramatta and imo his game suits a middle better.
Bateman (doesn’t fit today’s style of an edge forward.)
Hopefully Our young recruit from Manly can be a modern day edge forward.
Middle’s playing edge this year at times:
Pole
Pole
Blore
Twal
Seyfarth
Didn’t help them or the team.
Carrying Bateman for 3 more years is a concern I understand why they brought him to the club (attitude/culture) but I don’t think his on field performances make him a certain starter each week.
Like everyone else I would like us to find 2 centres for next year as well as 2 Edge forwards before next year kicks off.
Releasing contracted players on our books is needed otherwise we will be playing players out of position again next year.
Billy Smith yes. Blake is hopeless
Weekes is off contract. I'd offer him a development or KOE contract
Tiger_Yoshi
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350k too much.
balmain boy
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We can use that allowance on any number of players including Api and Klemmer.
We do not need Nof in use to use the full amount.
Tom Shines
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The money is part of the story,.. he takes up a valuable roster space as well that could be used to upgrade his position…
he really shouldnt be in the NRL side anymore so its not just a waste of money but a position in the Top 30
Curly_Tiger
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Tuilagi after one year of a three year deal, wow, that's a big call. Whilst not wanting to help Manly out of their salary cap pickle and I'd like us to go hard after Olakuatu if they are in strife, a subsidised Kelma wouldn't be the worst pick up. Manly offered him a lot more and a three year deal, I don't think we should write him off, he still played well for us after he signed
That and I couldn't see manly letting big O go with two years left to run, but stranger things have happened and who knows how bad Manly's salary cap position is? Scott Fulton likely has a fair idea i guess
426Tlgerland
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The problem I see with the tigers is a real issue across the board , we were bottom of all comps , this means some of the juniors we have are not as good as other clubs juniors ,examples Tumeth , Matta , both I feel will not make first grade regular , move them on , reserve grade well we need a broom through it , min Half the team almost as this is the grade that supports first grade , we currently get injuries in firsts and replace the player with a park footballer , not good enough
first grade
Brooks , Tommy , Laurie done , so maybe 3 more
we need to clean this joint out but buy players in Position , good solid week in week out guys who turn up play there spot and compete
first grade
Brooks , Tommy , Laurie done , so maybe 3 more
we need to clean this joint out but buy players in Position , good solid week in week out guys who turn up play there spot and compete
Kelma cruises - one decent game every now and then . The typical player who wants the lifestyle but doesnt put in. Not sure these type of players change especially if he is being paid well already for what he is delivering.
426Tlgerland
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Big O. Over at Manly could kick stones , Fulton knows his deal so it’s a player He can snag he will specially this Kid he is pretty handy
Klemmer , Appi , Steph
Big O , Bateman , Ippap
Blore , Pole , Twally
Klemmer , Appi , Steph
Big O , Bateman , Ippap
Blore , Pole , Twally
Pineapple Juice
Member
Still hurts cuz he is terrible
earl
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I just think we have to carry that contract on our books for another 2 years. He also makes our first grade team at this point and if he doesn't just play him reserves.
It's a really poor contact and I hope we learn from that one.
BlackWhiteGold
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Just thinking, what do you reckon if we recruit 2 new solid experienced centres and move T'oa to the wing?
He's good under the high ball, a powerful runner, good fend & fast.
A 3/4 line of T'oa, Gagai, Tass, Tupou would give us a much better look especially in defence.
He's good under the high ball, a powerful runner, good fend & fast.
A 3/4 line of T'oa, Gagai, Tass, Tupou would give us a much better look especially in defence.
Curly_Tiger
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We need a professional hard nosed experienced centre
Gagai type
Gagai type
Coastie_Tiger
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Found his comments the other day a bit baffling, something along the lines of when asked about moving on. He said for now im not going anywhere he was implying that he's here next year and see how he feels the year after.
The bloke signed for us and seemingly immediately regretted it, then more speculation comes out and he squashes it but not really. His comments left it open for interpretation, imo he'll stay next year but if we're still going busted mid next season he'll try and get out.
I don't think he's committed i also don't think we've used him correctly, if another club came up with a fair trade maybe the warriors with someone like Curren and a few $ our way i'd probably consider it if i was WT.
He is very poor defensively. Manly woke up to him eventually. Most were glad to see him go from here. Don't bring him back.
