From what I've read they have tried to offer him a contract but Tupou or his manager are stating no. He has offers from other clubs. It's about who offers him the most money.
Haven't heard or read anything about Tupous future. But every single player on the market roles out the 'love the club and their first choice is to stay put' line. It means nothing and is usually followed by 'however I'm just seeing what else is out there'.
It would be damaging to their brand and therefore their market value if they were to say anything else.
Really, I would have thought it was a combination of money, teammates, premiership credentials, location etc. I mean who’d want to live in Canberra just for the money ?
They might control the magpies but how many have a history with the old magpies Rick Wade was president of MAgpies in the 80's
weststigersforum.com
A few interesting points (including key board dates):
- On Tuesday, the findings from an independent review into the corporate governance of the joint venture will be presented to the Holman Barnes Group. The review is less about Hagipantelis and more about the club’s entire board and structure.
- The right thing for the board to do is accept the recommendations and take action at its final meeting on December 12.
- The man who put Parramatta on the right path was former NRL chief financial officer Tony Crawford, who has conducted the Tigers review alongside businessman Gary Barnier.
- The relationship between Marshall and Fulton has simmered. The fact Marshall has taken charge of negotiations with off-contract Penrith five-eighth Jarome Luai speaks to the autonomy he’s been given – for now.
- Marshall will coach less like Sheens and more like Wayne Bennett. The pair speak regularly.
If I were Benji or Fulton, I'd be seriously prioritising contract discussions with Tupou and his manager and finalising a new contract extension. Still unextended, if the club lets it drag on for much longer, just watch other clubs (Raiders, Chooks) come knocking and potentially offering solid money & picking up another good rising prospect for our club. Tupou said he loves the club, and wants to stay ... OFFER a CONTRACT EXT.
Could be true - was told very recently we have been informed we're no longer an alternative as his management rejected our approach. Thought that would've meant he was remaining at Brisbane but him signing with the Roosters wouldn't shock me.
On the topic of Tupou - his signature should be heavily prioritised. He gives me the same level of excitement when I saw Fox play his debut season for us..... Jason Taylor ruined that for us but I hope Benji/Fulton lock this kid up and we don't make the same mistake twice. Tupou being a supreme young talent in a position we're desperately trying to upgrade would be a big loss if he departs.
He wasn’t going to try anymore, his heart was set the moment he basically got told they want him to coach Panthers again. As much as the admin has been poor, I really can’t blame the decision to let him go. He wouldn’t have cared if we won or lost each week, he might’ve acted like he did, but deep down we know he wouldn’t have given a shit.
I think last week someone mentioned if Jimmy Ngutlick is still at the Tigers, haven't seen any replies, or any photos of him at training, has he moved on ???
I do see the dark side there.
Yes we are stuck with him for the duration of his contract. But he’s shite at his job, mentally struggles on not the bumpiest road and you want his employer to find him greener pastures? Who pays the employer for the previous years where he’s not lived up to his value?
How do the storm find greener pastures for their mentally and physically disabled players, there’s not too many greener pastures than the storm? And the chooks don’t seem to care; you’re shite, you’re gone.
Kepeoa’s shiteness would have been punted by the crooks years ago, oh hang on they did punt him, straight to greener pastures, us suckers.
You either want to sign with a good team or a sucker of a team.
He needs to go asap, for the teams sake.
I think last week someone mentioned if Jimmy Ngutlick is still at the Tigers, haven't seen any replies, or any photos of him at training, has he moved on ???
Kepaoa from the interchange as a forward was a revelation. Add to this he would be on a modest contract and there is value. No wonder the Storm were reportedly interested because a player who can provide impact like Kepaoa at a modest salary is a valuable commodity.
I think last week someone mentioned if Jimmy Ngutlick is still at the Tigers, haven't seen any replies, or any photos of him at training, has he moved on ???
He'd be 9 months post a knee reconstruction by my calculations after doing his ACL in a Magpies trial game in Feb. Not sure what level of training he'd be back to now.
At the time it was reported that McDonnell said we'd give him a training contract for the current pre-season (but whether that went out the window with Fulton coming on board, no one seems to know).
Kepaoa from the interchange as a forward was a revelation. Add to this he would be on a modest contract and there is value. No wonder the Storm were reportedly interested because a player who can provide impact like Kepaoa at a modest salary is a valuable commodity.
Could be true - was told very recently we have been informed we're no longer an alternative as his management rejected our approach. Thought that would've meant he was remaining at Brisbane but him signing with the Roosters wouldn't shock me.
On the topic of Tupou - his signature should be heavily prioritised. He gives me the same level of excitement when I saw Fox play his debut season for us..... Jason Taylor ruined that for us but I hope Benji/Fulton lock this kid up and we don't make the same mistake twice. Tupou being a supreme young talent in a position we're desperately trying to upgrade would be a big loss if he departs.
Looks like we are left with wingers of Nofa and Staines. Young Tupou is from Canberra and might be home sick .. and will probably return to play for the Raiders. Depends now on how much .. he has a 1st grade starting spot with us .. how much will Canberra fork out and make him sit on the bench .. that's if at all he gets pick in their starting 17 .. !!
How can news articles put a figure on a contract without not knowing? The DT saying 1.4 mill for Luai to Tigers. Surely they cant make these numbers up. What a cesspool australia media is
