Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[GNR4LIFE]

Well… that’s too bad …

But who is not going to want to take a years pay upfront from a job they are going to be fired from anyway?

You make it sound so easy. If it was, do you know how many players that would happen to each year?

 

[kade7]

Do you know if he wants to stay cause it seems that’s his manager wants him to leave

blore is open to the opportunity , he has a partner who wont relocate straight away, but he wants to be in the starting 17 and benji cant guarantee that

 

[twentyforty]

Though I do think the forum is over rating Samuela. Never really stood out last season at Blacktown in my opinion.

I think the board is overrating Fulton.

 

[Red88_Tiger]

blore is open to the opportunity , he has a partner who wont relocate straight away, but he wants to be in the starting 17 and benji cant guarantee that

I really can’t see how any team can garuntee a spot in the starting 17
I think he’s there but form can change.

 

[Letsgotigers31]

blore is open to the opportunity , he has a partner who wont relocate straight away, but he wants to be in the starting 17 and benji cant guarantee that

How do you know this?

 

[hank37w]

I hear Ange Postecoglu is a big fan of Nofa

Signing Nofo would be one way to keep the losing streak going.

 

[Tucker]

blore is open to the opportunity , he has a partner who wont relocate straight away, but he wants to be in the starting 17 and benji cant guarantee that

Well, a starting 17 position isn’t given…it is earned.
He keeps telling us he will repay the faith in him with all his time off.
Now is the time to do so.
Get in there Shaun, bust your arse in pre season and smack hard when the season begins proper.

 

[Masterton]

I really can’t see how any team can garuntee a spot in the starting 17
I think he’s there but form can change.

Yeah, I can just imagine Bellamy saying, "Don't worry mate. No matter how shit you play, you'll be in the 17."

 

[Tom Shines]

You make it sound so easy. If it was, do you know how many players that would happen to each year?

Did you miss the part where I said they can’t do it with Nofo because the amount of money is too high?

You aren’t going to waste (pay out) the money on a guy that is getting a reasonable wedge ..

how much is Kepaoa on this year ? $250k?

They could eat that if they wanted … I still think they might if they need another couple of spots freed up..:we know what Kepaoa’s ceiling is … not very high

 

[Tom Shines]

Nofa could do a year or two in EPL at least.
or Japanese Rugby. I doubt he has it planned, but it would be a sound income. Don't know if taking a year's pay means he can't play for that year.

He may not want to go to the ESL? the money is guaranteed at the Tigers .. not every player wants to live overseas …

Edit- i see he turns 30 next week … these next 2 years might be his last in the game … probably happier just to stay here and collect his million bucks ..

 

[Tito Santana]

I’m hearing Bennett may be heading our way now to work with Benji……

This club could be epic

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

He may not want to go to the ESL? the money is guaranteed at the Tigers .. not every player wants to live overseas …

Edit- i see he turns 30 next week … these next 2 years might be his last in the game … probably happier just to stay here and collect his million bucks ..

Player management using Benji as a lure for the big clu

When he realises his future at the WT is reserve grade he will get on the blower to other clubs… don’t know why the Eels aren’t biting, they are desperate for backs

 

[KCtiger]

blore is open to the opportunity , he has a partner who wont relocate straight away, but he wants to be in the starting 17 and benji cant guarantee that

Sorry I probably should have been clearer you mentioned Galvin being around for a long time cause benji likes him but Galvins manager always seems to be trying to get him out of the deal

 

[Kelce68]

Sorry I probably should have been clearer you mentioned Galvin being around for a long time cause benji likes him but Galvins manager always seems to be trying to get him out of the deal

I can only recall a single, unsubstantiated rumour around Sheens' sacking which made no logical sense.

Local junior, playing with his best mates, signed on a four-year deal.

Can't see him going anywhere. Not for a while at least.

 

[2041]

When he realises his future at the WT is reserve grade he will get on the blower to other clubs… don’t know why the Eels aren’t biting, they are desperate for backs

They are desperate for good backs. Every single club can find a winger who isn't quick and can't defend but can hit up a bit. There's literally no need to pay that player more than minimum and absolutely no need to help another club out of its salary cap hole by taking one they're overpaying off their hands.

Every single post that imagines another NRL club will be prepared to take Nofoaluma is based on a fundamental error, ie that he is a decent first grade player who happens to be somewhat overpaid. But he's not. If he was out of contract he'd get a train and trial somewhere but there's absolutely no way a club with half an idea how to construct a roster would give him a guaranteed top 30 place let alone pay him more than minimum to take it.

 

[Buttface]

Dogs don't appreciate Fox?

After we land Luai, maybe we should try for Fox.

No.

 

[Tom Shines]

When he realises his future at the WT is reserve grade he will get on the blower to other clubs… don’t know why the Eels aren’t biting, they are desperate for backs

probably doesn’t care playing reserve grade … still gunna get paid … not sure why the Eels want a 30 yr old five foot slow as a wet week winger …

 

[BAGNF05]

Our powerful man did improve our club, he signed THE NOF lol

Talks like Muhammad Ali but gets results like Homer Simpson.

 

[Roar_Power]

They are desperate for good backs. Every single club can find a winger who isn't quick and can't defend but can hit up a bit. There's literally no need to pay that player more than minimum and absolutely no need to help another club out of its salary cap hole by taking one they're overpaying off their hands.

Every single post that imagines another NRL club will be prepared to take Nofoaluma is based on a fundamental error, ie that he is a decent first grade player who happens to be somewhat overpaid. But he's not. If he was out of contract he'd get a train and trial somewhere but there's absolutely no way a club with half an idea how to construct a roster would give him a guaranteed top 30 place let alone pay him more than minimum to take it.

I want to kick Lee in the pants for Nofo's 5 year contract.

 

[SeanT]

I want to kick Lee in the pants for Nofo's 5 year contract.

Only 4 years but your right. Lee should be sacked for that decision by itself.