Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

teddy23 said:
Say what you want but the fact Benji seems to be selling what was once known as an unsellable destination is crazy.

This last 12 months from a recruitment perspective has been the best I’ve seen in the clubs history.

Gives you an idea of Benji’s appeal - I’ve said it for about 6 months but all I ever hear from people close to the situation is how good he has been and how everyone is bought into his vision.

The quote I was told was “they’d run through a brick wall for Benji” and it seems like they’re all bringing high intensity at training.

He brought success to the club on the field - if he somehow manages to bring success off the field after the drought we’ve had…. well if he doesn’t get the respect he deserves, then he never will.
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If he does he gets a statue.
Problem is we would need to split the statue up into pieces for every home ground.
 
Mighty_Tiger said:
Wouldn’t be surprised if Olam happens but without a player swap. Storm want him off the books and don’t need a player in return to close it out if someone takes full freight.
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Prehaps Melbourne are sounding out Klemmers availability. They are a little light on experience in their pack and Klem could be the perfect role player for Bellamy.
 
I’m just sitting back here thinking all this speculation and uncertainty is just so typical of a Tigers off season.
Hopefully it will settle down by Xmas, but I’m sure it will repeat itself this time next year !
 
gregjm87 said:
Firstly none of those Souths blokes are reportedly on a million. Some maybe close(ish, say 700-850) but we also have about 5 in that range. Whilst there will always be questionable salary caps, I'd also suggest that the likes of Souths have more low end contracts to go with their top end contracts.
They also havent got any obvious over inflated contracts such as Nofoaluma or Doueihi nor would they be paying a couple of reserve grade kids 400k like we are the Fainus.

Certainly not saying the rumour is true and I think we could probably squeeze in Luai without making any drastic cuts.
Try going to the Roster Breakdown page and attributing a value (reported or estimated) to each of our players. I put us at just over 10.5Mil with still a player needing to be added, plus the value of the contracts we are alleged to have paid out. I don't think we are in as great a cap space as people think. Though I do think we can afford Luai.
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You reckon we have 5 players on a million a season ? Please elaborate .. I highly doubt that, and calling the Fainu bros reserve grade kids, ? Latu is already a test player so he must have something going for him and Samuela has already debuted. I’d give them a freaking chance before writing them off , but that’s just me I suppose.. i like to welcome players to the club and at least have them play a few games before bagging them..
 
TigerNeddyK said:
You reckon we have 5 players on a million a season ? Please elaborate .. I highly doubt that, and calling the Fainu bros reserve grade kids, ? Latu is already a test player so he must have something going for him and Samuela has already debuted. I’d give them a freaking chance before writing them off , but that’s just me I suppose.. i like to welcome players to the club and at least have them play a few games before bagging them..
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Let’s not get carried away. It’s not like Fainu represented Australia. The competition for spots in minnow national teams isn‘t very strong. Brandon Wakeham is also a Test player who must have something going for him by your logic. Yet, he’s without an NRL contract.
 
Cooked Rugby League Takes said:
A third party informed me of the player that is being floated as a swap for Olam. He hasn't played a game yet but is one of the highest rated juniors we've had in years, hence why Melbourne want him. I personally think the club are crazy, but if it means we can keep a spot open for Kepaoa, then we gotta do what we gotta do.
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You must be freaking trolling us,, if the tigers were to do that we are effing insane
 
small update

- we never formally offered best a contract, marshall and club had cold feet after initial meeting, still interested, but was / always going to sign with knights

- tumeth free to leave if he can find a new club, has been told he will spend year in cup

- the media are blowing up the story deluxe with jerome, the contract without third party payments sits at 850k per year, another appeal of having benji on board with third party deals 1.2 a season
the dogs are absolutely going to try and blow us out of the water and are happy to move JAC on

- club wants melbourne to tip in around 40% of olams contract
 
kade7 said:
small update

- we never formally offered best a contract, marshall and club had cold feet after initial meeting, still interested, but was / always going to sign with knights

- tumeth free to leave if he can find a new club, has been told he will spend year in cup

- the media are blowing up the story deluxe with jerome, the contract without third party payments sits at 850k per year, another appeal of having benji on board with third party deals 1.2 a season
the dogs are absolutely going to try and blow us out of the water and are happy to move JAC on

- club wants melbourne to tip in around 40% of olams contract
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Thanks. Sounds like damage control already started.
 
kade7 said:
small update

- we never formally offered best a contract, marshall and club had cold feet after initial meeting, still interested, but was / always going to sign with knights

- tumeth free to leave if he can find a new club, has been told he will spend year in cup

- the media are blowing up the story deluxe with jerome, the contract without third party payments sits at 850k per year, another appeal of having benji on board with third party deals 1.2 a season
the dogs are absolutely going to try and blow us out of the water and are happy to move JAC on

- club wants melbourne to tip in around 40% of olams contract
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Why oh why is our club contract dealings played out so much in the media???. It seems Benji's wishes to keep all inhouse until we have signed a player is not being heeded by some insiders of the cub. Sick and tired of reading "according to sources speaking on the condition of anonymity" ...why are they speaking!!!
 
Snidest 0 said:
Exactly the reason the Chairman's position is untenable...

This dud contract is the legacy of Lee's nepotistic over-reach into football department decisions - and in the age of salary cap limitations the result is a massive ongoing $500K per year Albatross hanging over the squad and coach!
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Maybe Brydens should put their hand up as a 3rd party to payout Nofo's contract and let him go!
 
Tiger_Yoshi said:
Why oh why is our club contract dealings played out so much in the media???. It seems Benji's wishes to keep all inhouse until we have signed a player is not being heeded by some insiders of the cub. Sick and tired of reading "according to sources speaking on the condition of anonymity" ...why are they speaking!!!
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Player management using Benji as a lure for the big clubs.
 
king_sirro said:
AJ training fulltime as an edge backrower is a valuable squad member IMO. Either playing State Cup as a back up or off the bench covering injuries, he has handy attributes and definitely showed promise as a forward early in the year. Too dumb for the backs.
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He cannot tackle at all when in the backs,, flaps his arms at them and then stands still and watches the player that beat him run away.. it’s embarrassing
 
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