Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[clontarfkid]

Olam Update

I have a good friend heavily associated with North Sydney. Was in Melbourne last week as the Storm is their new feeder club.

Blore deal was done hence the announcement today (re 10 day rule), both clubs in principle had agreed a swap for 2024. Melbourne is not standing in Olams way. The sticking point is salary, not from the Storm but from Olam & his manager. Tigers happy to match his deal as it stands but he wants more to move to Sydney. Melbourne wants Blore now & the feeling is mutual, Blore wants out from us to move on & start fresh. Melbourne have made is that obvious to the point Olam is not doing on field training with the squad. He thinks he comes for sure just who breaks first us with cash or Olam being somewhat isolated.

Due to the connection with North's he has knowledge of Fulton's style due dealing in the 4 or 5 ex tigers NSW Cup players North's have signed. The Fulton are rumours are true. Not a Benji fan & refers to him the coach on his "training wheels".

As the convo went on, I asked why we'd signed him then (as in Fulton). Apparently Lee wanted a recruitment manager & only reached out to Tartak & Ayoub, mates with Lee & close with Fulton hence why we end up where we do.

He said the review into Lee is critical for the Tigers going forward. Lee goes Fulton will be shown the door also.

The saving grace is he said. "The boys love Benji", he felt front office dramas may not effect the team with Benji there. Players are invested in Benji.

He did say it would be unlikely we get AFB if Lee is outed with the flow on Fulton connection.

All makes total sense..except the bit about Olams manager requesting more $$
Serious question marks over the way he finished 2023...wldnt rush into any deal unless we understand why

 

[Glenji95]

So we finally have an ounce of respect from player managers and from a recruitment perspective, an element we have been weak in forever, and the club make moves that will remove the newly appointed recruitment manager.

I do believe if Lee goes fulton goes, which will set the club back for another decade.

What’s Fulton done that’s worth keeping? The whole time he’s been arguing with Benji by the sound of things. If they can’t get along, one has to go and they aren’t gonna punt Benji yet. And Lee has been a cancer in the club for years now. He has to go.

 

[matchball]

Lots of rumours and suggestions.

F)$k all signings.

As you were.

What did you expect? 4 months from round one and still headless. I check this thread when I can and it's just a continuous stream of bs mail and disappointment.

 

[Glenji95]

I have a feeling this swap will go ahead before the season starts

I think it will as well.

 

[tony soprano]

All makes total sense..except the bit about Olams manager requesting more $$
Serious question marks over the way he finished 2023...wldnt rush into any deal unless we understand why

I think benji wants olam and Fulton does not.

 

[tony soprano]

What’s Fulton done that’s worth keeping? The whole time he’s been arguing with Benji by the sound of things. If they can’t get along, one has to go and they aren’t gonna punt Benji yet. And Lee has been a cancer in the club for years now. He has to go.

I'm sick of saying the same thing.
Recruitment been weak as piss.
It's getting stronger next year
Look


We cannot make decisions that will not strengthen recruitment

 

[davey_farrell]

Olam Update

I have a good friend heavily associated with North Sydney. Was in Melbourne last week as the Storm is their new feeder club.

Blore deal was done hence the announcement today (re 10 day rule), both clubs in principle had agreed a swap for 2024. Melbourne is not standing in Olams way. The sticking point is salary, not from the Storm but from Olam & his manager. Tigers happy to match his deal as it stands but he wants more to move to Sydney. Melbourne wants Blore now & the feeling is mutual, Blore wants out from us to move on & start fresh. Melbourne have made is that obvious to the point Olam is not doing on field training with the squad. He thinks he comes for sure just who breaks first us with cash or Olam being somewhat isolated.

Due to the connection with North's he has knowledge of Fulton's style due dealing in the 4 or 5 ex tigers NSW Cup players North's have signed. The Fulton are rumours are true. Not a Benji fan & refers to him the coach on his "training wheels".

As the convo went on, I asked why we'd signed him then (as in Fulton). Apparently Lee wanted a recruitment manager & only reached out to Tartak & Ayoub, mates with Lee & close with Fulton hence why we end up where we do.

He said the review into Lee is critical for the Tigers going forward. Lee goes Fulton will be shown the door also.

The saving grace is he said. "The boys love Benji", he felt front office dramas may not effect the team with Benji there. Players are invested in Benji.

He did say it would be unlikely we get AFB if Lee is outed with the flow on Fulton connection.

great info, thanks for sharing

 

[Glenji95]

I'm sick of saying the same thing.
Recruitment been weak as piss.
It's getting stronger next year
Look

It’s not because of Fulton that we’ve been linked to stronger recruitment.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

On average we probably announce a signing once every 300 pages. At least.

 

[tony soprano]

It’s not because of Fulton that we’ve been linked to stronger recruitment.

Relying on just benji for recruitment is a scary thought

I'm not here to convenice you otherwise I just think you are missing points with what's involved with recruitment

Like, who's our connection to the player managers

Which player manager has the good players that would be suited to our club

What happens when you do not have strong connections to player managers

How do clubs with poor results go with recruitment usually?

I'm not saying I like the way recruitment is done but it is what it is.

 

[Kaito]

It’s not because of Fulton that we’ve been linked to stronger recruitment.

He's done shit FA besides power trip with
Benji & get the Finaus across the line. If
we nab Luai that's all Benji. We need some1
to work with him not against him. I'm sure
they've worked it out and have an amicable
relationship — Fulton needs to know his
position & play his role. Benji has got this

 

[cochise]

Relying on just benji for recruitment is a scary thought

I'm not here to convenice you otherwise I just think you are missing points with what's involved with recruitment

Like, who's our connection to the player managers

Which player manager has the good players that would be suited to our club

What happens when you do not have strong connections to player managers

How do clubs with poor results go with recruitment usually?

I'm not saying I like the way recruitment is done but it is what it is.

I'm sure it is great for recruitment when the recruitment manager is getting around bagging the coach, including feeding it to mates in the media.

 

[Glenji95]

Relying on just benji for recruitment is a scary thought

I'm not here to convenice you otherwise I just think you are missing points with what's involved with recruitment

Like, who's our connection to the player managers

Which player manager has the good players that would be suited to our club

What happens when you do not have strong connections to player managers

How do clubs with poor results go with recruitment usually?

I'm not saying I like the way recruitment is done but it is what it is.

If Fulton and Benji can’t get along, it’ll result in bad business down the road. At the end of the day Benji is the coach and Fulton should be working with Benji on who he wants at the club to work his vision. Not Fulton act like he’s the coach and try to sign who he wants.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Not surprising that the players are on board as strongly as they are with Benji. Most of them probably grew up idolising him, and for the older guys, he’s pretty much one of their peers, only being retired 2 years. Plus, he’s a charismatic guy. It’s basically the honeymoon period. The test will be when it gets down to the nitty gritty and how he responds. That’s what will make him as a coach, not the pre season when everyone is dreaming big and finding positivity anywhere they can find it.

 

[Glenji95]

He's done shit FA besides power trip with
Benji & get the Finaus across the line. If
we nab Luai that's all Benji. We need some1
to work with him not against him. I'm sure
they've worked it out and have an amicable
relationship — Fulton needs to know his
position & play his role. Benji has got this

If Luai does come it’s due to Benji. Any possible recruits moving forward should be due to Benji.

 

[tony soprano]

I'm sure it is great for recruitment when the recruitment manager is getting around bagging the coach, including feeding it to mates in the media.

So who replaces fulton and keeps a bunch fulton players we just signed happy?

 

[tony soprano]

If Luai does come it’s due to Benji. Any possible recruits moving forward should be due to Benji.

Fulton close with black money too.

 

[Bob]

I think those moves now would be silly and not needed.

Ice for AFB makes little sense for us
Klem won’t be going to the Panthers
Blore moving on for Olam if Ice moved on is terrible roster management.


Warriors have Capewell doubt they need Ice for AFB anyway now.

Klemmer and ICE aren’t on “huge” contracts.

AFB and Luai are both free to negotiate. (Luai end of contract, AFB compassionate grounds) why do we need to provide a swap ?

We are well under salary cap, why can’t we keep Klemmer and ICE as well as sign AFB and Luai?

 

[GNR4LIFE]

If Luai does come it’s due to Benji. Any possible recruits moving forward should be due to Benji.

It will be due to the money.

 

[tony soprano]

If Fulton and Benji can’t get along, it’ll result in bad business down the road. At the end of the day Benji is the coach and Fulton should be working with Benji on who he wants at the club to work his vision. Not Fulton act like he’s the coach and try to sign who he wants.

Idk, I'm glad Brooks was not re-signed. It goes both ways. I think benji should coach and leave the majority of recruitment to fulton.