Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Needaname]

You’re suggesting that we have to top up the contract of a player who requested a release.

No not topped up. Who is topped up? We simply would finalise the contract that existed. That’s what happens when a player is released early. The only time the exisiting club is not paying the former players contract is if they leave for MORE money. Simples.

 

[tigertragic]

I can see Papali’i going great at the Panthers.
He will cover edge or middle and good physicality, I can see why they were keen to get him.
I bet they would not have the slightest interest in Bateman.

I see papalii playing a ‘similar’ game to Martin with Penrith

 

[Spacecub]

I was abit surprised the release wasn't contingent on us finding a replacement first. Perhaps we did and it hasn't been announced yet, though it is abit strange.

Yes it surprised me we have been told richo is a top shelf administrator, he should have told papali, your free to go but not till 26 when your contact expires here, real pascoe stuff actually

 

[Vicious]

Yes it surprised me we have been told richo is a top shelf administrator, he should have told papali, your frre to go but not till 26 when your contact expires here, real pascoe stuff actually

I’m assuming Richo has some very good replacements lined up ?
If that does not happen, then we can say it was poor management.

 

[Needaname]

I don’t know for sure if we’re paying some of his salary for next year but if we are I can kinda see it happening. When we took Naden from the Dogs they were paying part of his salary the first year, can’t remember if they did for the second year and Klemmer last year was being paid by the Knights as well but obviously we paid most of it. If we’re chipping in 100-150K of his salary for next year I can see that happening although I hope that’s not the case, but I can see it if it is.

That’s my thoughts as well. We would throw in 100-150k due to the rediculous ratchet clause that we agreed to at the time of his signing.

 

[Needaname]

Yes it surprised me we have been told richo is a top shelf administrator, he should have told papali, your free to go but not till 26 when your contact expires here, real pascoe stuff actually

Why? Even given him a little bit on the cap next year we still free up 600k for another player.

 

[Glenji95]

That’s my thoughts as well. We would throw in 100-150k due to the rediculous ratchet clause that we agreed to at the time of his signing.

While I understand why people are mad, we’re still freeing up a massive chuck of his salary. At least 550-600K has been freed up from letting him go.

 

[Spacecub]

Because regardless any player movements are finalised by the preceding club paying out the remainder of the contract. You can’t tell me; Ice and his manager would ‘walk away from a year on $750 and sign for much less. Panthers have probably signed him for a decent amount probably $550 -$600.
We would be making up the rest for 25.

How come we are paying part of his contract with Penrith, didn't he request a release?

 

[Spacecub]

Why? Even given him a little bit on the cap next year we still free up 600k for another player.

I'm just saying needaname you don't release someone unless you have a comparable replacement, and I'm assuming richo knows what we all know there's no one decent available, that will actually come to this rabble

 

[Needaname]

How come we are paying part of his contract with Penrith, didn't he request a release?

He would be getting paid less money with his deal with the Panthers.
Unless we 100% said to him we will grant you a release paid to the end of this year but… your next contract is up to you to make the difference.
Aaron woods did this signing from Bulldogs to the Sharks but that was because his contact was a hard sell. He personally coped the loss because he wanted to continue playing footy at NRL level.

 

[Needaname]

I'm just saying needaname you don't release someone unless you have a comparable replacement, and I'm assuming richo knows what we all know there's no one decent available, that will actually come to this rabble

Fair call.

 

[boonboon]

How come we are paying part of his contract with Penrith, didn't he request a release?

No we told him to look around - the best deal he could find was less then he was on for next year so we coukd either let him go and pay some or keep him and pay it all. We have plenty of money invested in forwards and not enough in the backs so made the correct choice

 

[Demps]

Fair call.

Be nice if we negotiated a deal,

1 year early release, no cost and something in return.... preston riki or something

 

[Needaname]

Be nice if we negotiated a deal,

1 year early release, no cost and something in return.... preston riki or something

Needs to be someone of similar quality. Riki hasn’t played first grade yet. Will probably be Ewen Aitken. Fits the cover for centre requirement though.

 

[Tom Shines]

Requested a release, granted
Signed with a new club, accepted

Surely we aren't losing any $$ here

Penrith are too smart to pay $750k for him... He ain’t worth it …

Richo has tipped in to free up some UK shopping money …my guess would be a minimum $100k…probably a bit more

 

[Tom Shines]

I’m assuming Richo has some very good replacements lined up ?

Let’s hope buddy …

 

[lathami]

No but I would definitely have Staines ahead of Alaimalo, what are we doing here lmao.

What off one game that Staines has played well? I’d go with Alaimalo as he’s at least shown heart and some try assists.

 

[TV Ted Ellery]

Lets take it further.
Sullivan
Latu Fainu

How have these next big things worked out for us?

They haven't. We should stop signing players "on potenial" particularly if they are not first graders. I honestly can only think of Galvin and Bula who have actually earned their potential.

Sign Solid first graders. People who would take the field!
We have far too many signigns in the "potential" zone and we have trouble developing potential.

You're writing Latu off after less than 80 mins playing injured and out of position? Do you remember how awful Tedesco was in 2013 returning from injury and on the wing? There have been countless other superstars who have had middling starts to their career and without the excuse of an injury. Give him time before you judge him.

 

[FrodoTBaggin]

What off one game that Staines has played well? I’d go with Alaimalo as he’s at least shown heart and some try assists.

No? I have been consistently saying since the season even begun that Staines is our best winger and is locked into the team. I even have him above Junior who I view as a centre.

Also, how do you think the 2 metre tall winger who takes less runs and makes less pcm than Staines shows more heart?

Edit: Also, I'd say playing with a perforated bowel takes some heart...

 

[liltiger]

Yes it surprised me we have been told richo is a top shelf administrator, he should have told papali, your free to go but not till 26 when your contact expires here, real pascoe stuff actually

I'm not too fussed with papalii leaving, he hasn't really done much he's not been the player that he was at the Eels. No idea what happened but if he walked in and just said to Richo I want out, I'm all for him leaving. If he isn't committed punt him. Galvin though asking for a release I would dig my heels in and force him to stay, only on the hope he changes his mind because he has a lot more upside for us in keeping him.