Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[GNR4LIFE]

Papalli wanted to go to the Warriors straight trade for Fonua Blake. Flanno loves Klemmer and needs a prop. Then sign that kid from North QLD edge back rower with a long name.

Easier than SuperCoach, those trades.

 

[tony soprano]

When he was signed information was provided that he would play with Balmain's SG Ball squad. What has happened since then?

He in the wests side on WT website

 

[pawsandclaws1]

He in the wests side on WT website

That is true now but at the time he was signed the word was out he would play for Balmain.

 

[Spartan117]

Blore, out
AFB, in

💰 dreams are free 💰

Why Don't we have Both

 

[earl]

As I say, my point here isn't to bag Papali'i. It's just to note that we're one year into a three year deal for a guy who we signed as an 8/10 player but didn't give much opportunity to be anything more than a 5/10 player. That's not his fault, but it's also not money well spent - so far.

If a player doesn't perform maybe he doesn't have the ability but we need better. I don't think we've gotten good value from Bateman,IP, Klemmer and Stef.

The question is do we let some of these guys go ?

Are we hoping that with a better squad these guys will perform better ? Did they have an off year ?

 

[earl]

Easier than SuperCoach, those trades.

Sounds good though. Trades don't tend to work in the NRL.

 

[Todd Packer]

They're playing that international game tomorrow, the Nobodygivesacrapwhowins Cup .
It's Victoria Derby and Golden Eagle Day so I guess they're making sure nobody really does give a crap about the pointless exhibition game.

 

[Tom Shines]

Easier than SuperCoach, those trades.

and they always seem to involve us moving on a player we are a bit meh on for another clubs superstar …

 

[innsaneink]

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They're playing that international game tomorrow, the Nobodygivesacrapwhowins Cup .
It's Victoria Derby and Golden Eagle Day so I guess they're making sure nobody really does give a crap about the pointless exhibition game.

Haha you're so triggered by this

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

Luai shenanigans or not, to publicly question the value of a player that's done so much for your club , leaving because he can't really get paid the way he should if he stays, that's pretty shitty from a coach.

If he moves to a lesser club, he will have to cut the bullshit ego complex he comes up with, while they win he can do what he wants and its play on. If he moves to a club that lose, it will genuinely sour the ones who back him.

 

[earl]

Luai shenanigans or not, to publicly question the value of a player that's done so much for your club , leaving because he can't really get paid the way he should if he stays, that's pretty shitty from a coach.

It's Cleary. What do you expect. Guy can coach but he gets the best deal for himself and his over anything else.

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

It's Cleary. What do you expect. Guy can coach but he gets the best deal for himself and his over anything else.

Yes I know. Honestly I see Luai’s perspective here. I’d be pretty pissed off myself if my coach decided to play down how much I’m actually worth the moment I start negotiating my new contract. It’s such a limited career, so these players need to make as much before the well drys up.

 

[earl]

Yes I know. Honestly I see Luai’s perspective here. I’d be pretty pissed off myself if my coach decided to play down how much I’m actually worth the moment I start negotiating my new contract. It’s such a limited career, so these players need to make as much before the well drys up.

I completely understand where Luai is coming from. I also completely understand that Cleary has no integrity.

 

[tony soprano]

It's Cleary. What do you expect. Guy can coach but he gets the best deal for himself and his over anything else.

I guess that's why luai left his previous player management could of felt undervalued compared to their other clients like the clearys.

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

I completely understand where Luai is coming from. I also completely understand that Cleary has no integrity.

Luai is probably worth $800K.
Definitely not more, and he’s delusional if he thinks he is (which given the Instagram post, I think he needs a psych evaluation).

Can’t wait for some random team to offer 1.2 million at him .. Just to stuff Ivan up 😂

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Luai shenanigans or not, to publicly question the value of a player that's done so much for your club , leaving because he can't really get paid the way he should if he stays, that's pretty shitty from a coach.

If he moves to a lesser club, he will have to cut the bullshit ego complex he comes up with, while they win he can do what he wants and its play on. If he moves to a club that lose, it will genuinely sour the ones who back him.

Cleary's son could take a huge pay cut as a demonstration of solidarity with his team mate.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Luai is probably worth $600K-$750K.
Definitely not more, and he’s delusional if he thinks he is (which given the Instagram post, I think he needs a psych evaluation).

Can’t wait for some random team to offer 1.2 million at him .. Just to stuff Ivan up 😂

If a team were to offer that Luai would be selling himself short not to accept. Who would not accept a chance to set yourself up for life.

 

[earl]

Can’t wait for some random team to offer 1.2 million at him .. Just to stuff Ivan up 😂

I just hope it's not us which probably means he'll be here in a couple of years time.

 

[crazycat]

I am focusing here on your response re Kepaoa. “ But hasn’t got the basics right”.
He’s a bloody first grader , he should have had the basics right ten or more years ago !
Benji will go mental if he’s got players who don’t know or can’t complete, the basics.

I totally agree.

Except I don't think Benji will do a bellyache and go mental when players get the basics wrong.
He will go mental when our scoreline is 44-0 against.

Someone like Cooper Cronk would be all over the "basics" hey guys you need to carry the ball higher, not step out of position like you are doing....

Benji seems far more "easy going".

I hate that we have thrown Benji in now as a coach. IMHO we should have told Benji to cool his heels for 1-2 years or be assistant. Meanwhile we throw a good basics coach in. Have the team hate doing tackling drills, but we would start with a team who has footy 101 sorted.

The classic example, Warriors. After Stephen Kearney left, who drilled the basics + Todd Payten, etc. you have a side that really knows how to play football now.
^Yes I think the current success is due to the current coach. But it is also building the warriors from the rabble they were to what they are now.

 

[Lestronge]

I totally agree.

Except I don't think Benji will do a bellyache and go mental when players get the basics wrong.
He will go mental when our scoreline is 44-0 against.

Someone like Cooper Cronk would be all over the "basics" hey guys you need to carry the ball higher, not step out of position like you are doing....

Benji seems far more "easy going".

I hate that we have thrown Benji in now as a coach. IMHO we should have told Benji to cool his heels for 1-2 years or be assistant. Meanwhile we throw a good basics coach in. Have the team hate doing tackling drills, but we would start with a team who has footy 101 sorted.

The classic example, Warriors. After Stephen Kearney left, who drilled the basics + Todd Payten, etc. you have a side that really knows how to play football now.
^Yes I think the current success is due to the current coach. But it is also building the warriors from the rabble they were to what they are now.

?????? Like John Morris ? …… or …… Tim Sheens ……