weststigers
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Ahhh the old CPI...wasn't Hastings on $200k something? I call that low value.
Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion
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Tucker
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Do we agree with Flanno’s assessment of Lomax?
If the figures indicate he only just cracks the top 25 centres in the game, how much is he really worth?
If the figures indicate he only just cracks the top 25 centres in the game, how much is he really worth?
GNR4LIFE
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Yeah, kind of set myself up there
weststigers
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Forgive me
weststigers
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If Drags throw in $200k, I think $600k on our books works.
He seems a bit fragile though. Can't handle the truth..do we need that?
Nonotmeagain
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You would have to see what the details were - and what the idea was behind the meeting. Was it to move him out of his position ? Was it to show him where he is at in his progress or was it just to start the process of forcing him out of the team ??
supercoach
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I don’t think the Drags will throw anything in, but if Simkins is part of the deal it probably means our cap is about 550 worse off, that’s guessing Simkins is on around 200 to 250
weststigers
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Simpkin can go. I think TDS has the jump. Some think Simpkin is a 13, but he can try that experiment elsewhere.
NRL 360 stated Flanno was purely going off stats.
Stats for any outside back are going to suffer when in a poorly performing team.
It’s debatable on whether or not Lomax is worth 800k per season, based on for form over the past 1-2 seasons probably not.
However he is certainly not going to agree to go backwards in his contract value, so I suppose the real question is would the Dragons be willing to offload him if another club was willing to buy out his contract and is he any value to Wests Tigers at 800k per season.
Personally I think he adds value to us with his profile, size, speed, class and goal kicking.
In saying this I don’t think he’d come as there are strong rumours the Roosters want him to replace Joey Manu and I think it’s a fair chance Parramatta would be interested too.
supercoach
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With the rule change this year with the short drop outs, teams will be employing them 90% of the time because risk vrs reward has been reduced. So having players who are strong aerial is so important, both defending and attacking kicks. Lomax is one of the best in the business when it comes to aerial skills.
My only worry is his possible price tag and I also I am interested how our current backs perform with new halves
My only worry is his possible price tag and I also I am interested how our current backs perform with new halves
For $800k he would be the same risk we hope to turn around but other coaches haven’t style player that traditionally we target.
For $500k the risk is about right, he will score us points but will concede them & we can’t bank on potential because frankly he hasn’t maintained potential for a while now.
I think people get caught up on his flair moments rather than everything else. If you watch him play he hasn’t been a top flight center for a while now.
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AdelaideTiger
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Supposedly the Chooks have entered the chat to sign Lomax.
Tigers to exit stage left...
Tigers to exit stage left...
Theres no doubting Lomax has talent, but it seems he also has baggage and bad attitude
That said Id be prepared to take the risk if the price is right
That said Id be prepared to take the risk if the price is right
Wonder where our centres rank 🤣
Sounds like Lomax's attitude stinks, but can be a handy player... for the right price.
Nonotmeagain
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It's not likely he'll be at the Tigers no matter what the price. Going from the 2nd bottom team to the bottom team is hardly a career defining move for someone who can stay and earn $800K or who has options to go to Easts or even Parramatta who'll both be in the semi finals this year.
supercoach
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Well that should put this possible signing to bed. Danny Wezzel will be telling us how Lomax sacrifices 400g a year to play under Robbo.
Really would not be upset, if the Dragons are happy to move him you have to ask questions. Of course in saying that our outside backs ate A for average
The-moP
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Yeah two weeks ago the Rorters took Lomax to dinner (not sure of any brown paper bags been handed over under the table) to entice Lomax to the Chooks .. one stumbling block is that Lomax's ex girlfriend Jess Stergis plays for the Chooks .. and now dating ex Tiger Tommy Talua.
Geez a lot changed from last night where he was a sure thing
GNR4LIFE
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Parra in the semi’s this year? Good luck
