Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Tom Shines]

AFB is a very good player but not at the expense of Papali'i'. The latter imo has much to contribute to a better culture at our club as well as onfield performances. We have good young player such as Fa'agutu emerging who will benefit from having Papali'i and also Bateman in our team.

It’s letting Ice go one year early for a better player … I don’t get why people would be against the idea

 

[GNR4LIFE]

AFB is a very good player but not at the expense of Papali'i'. The latter imo has much to contribute to a better culture at our club as well as onfield performances. We have good young player such as Fa'agutu emerging who will benefit from having Papali'i and also Bateman in our team.

You know whats funny, a year at our club, and we‘d probably want to trade AFB for Papali’i if he were still at the Eels.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

It’s letting Ice go one year early for a better player … I don’t get why people would be against the idea

Because he’s not a better player. At all, Ice was the victim last year of being in a poorly coached team.

 

[Demps]

If we let Ice go...

Our backrow options are Tumeth or Sukkar to replace him & partner Bateman.

Or Blore (better at prop)

And we still don't have a genuine 13, just props playing the role.

 

[Tom Shines]

Because he’s not a better player. At all, Ice was the victim last year of being in a poorly coached team.

that’s why AFB will get paid twice as much money as Ice …

 

[GNR4LIFE]

that’s why AFB will get paid twice as much money as Ice …

That’s because Ice’s manager is clearly a moron. We got him at massive unders. Don’t pretend we didn’t.

 

[Conbat07]

I still think we need to sign a centre that can hit hole at pace. Not sure there is anyone on the market

 

[Tom Shines]

If we let Ice go...

Our backrow options are Tumeth or Sukkar to replace him & partner Bateman.

Or Blore (better at prop)

And we still don't have a genuine 13, just props playing the role.

They have got an other another year to replace him …

 

[GNR4LIFE]

I still think we need to sign a centre that can hit hole at pace. Not sure there is anyone on the market

We’ve needed one of those for the best part of nearly 25 years.

 

[Demps]

I still think we need to sign a centre that can hit hole at pace. Not sure there is anyone on the market

Lafai looked good running off Luai in the world cup

 

[rugbygoated]

Lafai looked good running off Luai in the world cup

Ligi Sao too

 

[Tom Shines]

That’s because Ice’s manager is clearly a moron. We got him at massive unders. Don’t pretend we didn’t.

he actually played below the level of his contract last year . Don’t pretend he didn’t

 

[pawsandclaws1]

It’s letting Ice go one year early for a better player … I don’t get why people would be against the idea

It comes down to what each of us see in players and that is the nature of this forum. I have a very high regard for Papali'i' and believe he is an excellent player for our club. AFB as a player is very good but I cannot recall if he has completed a contract at an NRL club.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

he actually played below the level of his contract last year . Don’t pretend he didn’t

When you turn someone’s own line back around on to them, try not to do it by stating a point that person just acknowledged in their previous post.

 

[Tom Shines]

When you turn someone’s own line, back on to them, try not to do it by stating a point that person just acknowledged in their previous post.

Whatever bud..,

you keep being happy

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Whatever bud..,

you keep being happy

Ok Frank

 

[Tom Shines]

It comes down to what each of us see in players and that is the nature of this forum. I have a very high regard for Papali'i' and believe he is an excellent player for our club. AFB as a player is very good but I cannot recall if he has completed a contract at an NRL club.

What’s the relevance about AFB contract history ?

Ok Frank

sorry I’m gotten under your skin

 

[Demps]

What’s the relevance about AFB contract history ?



sorry I’m gotten under your skin

* Got terminated at the dragons.
Assaulted his partner, at the time.

* Left Manly on compassionate grounds - wanted to get away from Sydney.
Think he was hanging with bad influences.

* Now he wants to leave NZ to be closer to family in Sydney, sick parents, I believe.

 

[Tom Shines]

* Got terminated at the dragons.
Assaulted his partner, at the time.

* Left Manly on compassionate grounds - wanted to get away from Sydney.
Think he was hanging with bad influences.

* Now he wants to leave NZ to be closer to family in Sydney, sick parents, I believe.

yeah I understand what he has done … but does that mean he will do it again to get out of a 3 yr @ a Million a year contract?

Dude will be 29 in 2025 :.: probably his last big deal … doubt he is walking away from that

 

[pawsandclaws1]

What’s the relevance about AFB contract history ?



sorry I’m gotten under your skin

I just like to know a player is committed to our club and its goals. It is ironic that Papali'i has come in for criticism on this forum for allegedly not being committed to our club yet some want AFB. I want AFB as well but not at the expense of Papali'i.