Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Glenji95]

They have Leinu coming for next year, would have to go to uncle Nicks brown paper bags to sign him

And it is possible they will if they want him. Even though it’s them, they would be dumb not to have a look.

 

[tony soprano]

Waqa Blake? If that’s who you’re referring to he’s not. He’s managed by Ultra management so possibly one of the Ayoub bros manage him.

Haha

Founa-blake?

 

[tony soprano]

https://www.sportingnews.com/au/rug...tigers-nrl-wallabies/61592cd79b825d6f202ebfa4
Cheika dismisses WT's links

Duds should of signed him as coach.

 

[earl]

But he sucks!?

A big hard running centre that can have an impact. The problem is he will be elite in some games and ordinary in others and probably even in the same game.

If he was actually dedicated to his career he could be really good.

I just don't know if he is worth the risk.

 

[Needaname]

Is Blake managed by issac Moses?

Sports player management

 

[GNR4LIFE]

A big hard running centre that can have an impact. The problem is he will be elite in some games and ordinary in others and probably even in the same game.

If he was actually dedicated to his career he could be really good.

I just don't know if he is worth the risk.

The thing is, could you pick 5 moments throughout his career he dominated his opponents, his opposite number etc? It hasn’t happened. He’s a teddy bear.

 

[Demps]

A big hard running centre that can have an impact. The problem is he will be elite in some games and ordinary in others and probably even in the same game.

If he was actually dedicated to his career he could be really good.

I just don't know if he is worth the risk.

Yeah,

Flanno must see something.
3 year deal... he will either continue the ordinary lacklustre stuff we're used to.

Or, he'll repay faith and live up to potential.
Balls in his court.

 

[Tiger_claws]

I'd say the opposite. He's trying to implant a doubt about how much Luai is worth.

I agree. It was a little catty from Ivan. Maybe Luai has told him he more than likely will be going and Ivan has his nose out of joint.

 

[2041]

The Papalii contract is not a crap contract, $600k a year for 3 years is a really good contract

Not on 2023 performance it isn't.

Edit: I'll go further. The analysis I've seen suggests Papali'i provided more or less minimum contract value in 2023. Let's be generous and say $200k. That's $400k of value in deficit, which means he'll have to play like an $800k player for the next two years of his deal just to break even. He may have done that in his best season at Parra, but I certainly wouldn't be making any bets on it at the Tigers in 2024-25.

He is, in short, an absolutely perfect example of why throwing mid-to-big deals at mid-range "established first graders" in the free agency market is a diabolical way of building a roster.

 

[hank37w]

I'd say the opposite. He's trying to implant a doubt about how much Luai is worth.

. . . . . . . and get him to take the safe option, stay with his mates, not have the pressure of being the main play maker at another club and sign for the $800-$850k offer they have made and can currently afford.

Actually the 'Riff have a pretty good win record when Luai plays and they also have a pretty good win record when Cleary does not play as well.

Says a lot about the Penrith system and the depth that they can call upon when they need to.

The big question is if Luai's win record look so good somewhere else without the rest of the Penrith team and that system around him.

 

[tiger_scott]

Certainly setting things up for an immediate release if he does sign elsewhere.

 

[851]

Not on 2023 performance it isn't.

Edit: I'll go further. The analysis I've seen suggests Papali'i provided more or less minimum contract value in 2023. Let's be generous and say $200k. That's $400k of value in deficit, which means he'll have to play like an $800k player for the next two years of his deal just to break even. He may have done that in his best season at Parra, but I certainly wouldn't be making any bets on it at the Tigers in 2024-25.

He is, in short, an absolutely perfect example of why throwing mid-to-big deals at mid-range "established first graders" in the free agency market is a diabolical way of building a roster.

Sorry can't agree, he was running off absolutely crap halves all year, he is a good buy

 

[hank37w]

Yeah,

Flanno must see something.
3 year deal... he will either continue the ordinary lacklustre stuff we're used to.

Or, he'll repay faith and live up to potential.
Balls in his court.

His balls in Flanno's hands. 🤣

 

[Snidest 0]

Yes our recruitment and retention has been flying the last decade.

Problem is you believe the BS that Fulton is the solution....

 

[Snidest 0]

Is Blake managed by issac Moses?

No - Tyran Smith

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

The kid will only get better. The potential is obvious.

Big fan of tupes, would be a shame to lose him

 

[Snidest 0]

Not on 2023 performance it isn't.

Edit: I'll go further. The analysis I've seen suggests Papali'i provided more or less minimum contract value in 2023. Let's be generous and say $200k. That's $400k of value in deficit, which means he'll have to play like an $800k player for the next two years of his deal just to break even. He may have done that in his best season at Parra, but I certainly wouldn't be making any bets on it at the Tigers in 2024-25.

He is, in short, an absolutely perfect example of why throwing mid-to-big deals at mid-range "established first graders" in the free agency market is a diabolical way of building a roster.

Care to share this supposed "analysis you've seen"??

 

[diedpretty]

They have Leinu coming for next year as a prop, plus Young coming as well, would have to go to uncle Nicks brown paper bags to sign him

JWH will suddenly come out that he is retiring immediately. Magically the rorters will reveal it frees up a cool million which they throw at AFB.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

A lot of assumptions being thrown around

 

[rex2ce]

Didn’t Twal n Seyfarth just sign new deals? 💀 be realistic lol

So did Joe O