Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[BlackWhiteGold]

Kanaan is very quick, Mikey is scary quick he is sub 10.7 seconds now. Being quick isn't his biggest strength running its being able to change direction at full speed, he has been like that since he was a kid I though other kids would've caught up to him for speed but he was very small till he was 15 then went bang he is well over 6ft now.

I am sure Bronson & Shannon are doing what they can to bring him back to the club. Wouldn't be surprised if from Mikey's perspective, it depends what happens with Makasini & Large. If they commit which we hope they do, it may limit development contracts available to outside backs in '25-'26. We then may not be able to offer any more than the Rorters!

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Omg why?? too much and too long.

Probably just his manager (Mario Tartak) playing poker with us knowing he has a very strong hand with players at our club. And the ability to help us move on Bud who is in his stable too. I'm just speculating here btw.

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

Daily Tele: Meanwhile, Wests Tigers’ talks with Jack Bird have stalled over the terms of the deal. The Tigers have offered the Dragons utility a two-year contract believed to be worth as much as $800,000. It is understood Bird and his management are yet to accept the offer, leaving the deal in limbo as the Tigers explore alternative options.

Hope Richo holds firm, Bird warrants no more than $350-$400k pa. Just Tartak playing games now.

Take out the key words. The deal has stalled, yet to accept ... hint hint Bird is not interested.

 

[Camel2281]

What’s the go with Kyle feldt? Could he add some experience and height on the wing for us?

No. Hate him with a passion

 

[Westsboi2019]

Leo Thompson will reportedly not re-sign with Newcastle. Will want to test his value on the open market. Worth a punt imo

 

[Westsboi2019]

Take out the key words. The deal has stalled, yet to accept ... hint hint Bird is not interested.

LOL! As if he's a hot commodity right now. 😂

 

[batboy]

Daily Tele: Meanwhile, Wests Tigers’ talks with Jack Bird have stalled over the terms of the deal. The Tigers have offered the Dragons utility a two-year contract believed to be worth as much as $800,000. It is understood Bird and his management are yet to accept the offer, leaving the deal in limbo as the Tigers explore alternative options.

Hope Richo holds firm, Bird warrants no more than $350-$400k pa. Just Tartak playing games now.

How are all of our contract negotiations all of a sudden front and centre of the media....
The last 2 blokes we signed, Not a whisper - now we're signing numpties from the paper again?

Did someone say there's been a change at the board again?

 

[Camel2281]

Omg why?? too much and too long.

$350-$400 per season? Only 2 years? That's not terrible

 

[batboy]

Probably just his manager (Mario Tartak) playing poker with us knowing he has a very strong hand with players at our club. And the ability to help us move on Bud who is in his stable too. I'm just speculating here btw.

Using the Tigers as a Floatie to inflate his price....

Leo Thompson will reportedly not re-sign with Newcastle. Will want to test his value on the open market. Worth a punt imo

Didn't the Knights just get his brother over from NZ Union, Leo is the one they wanna keep - They want the Saifitis gone.... Inflated contracts not much output...

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

LOL! As if he's a hot commodity right now. 😂

Well apparently has already met with Richo

 

[rihannafan1]

Omg why?? too much and too long.

2 years, total as much as 800k. So max 400k a year provided he meets certain benchmarks ie. Most likely 'games played', 'minutes played'.

That's if this is even true. Kinda strange how all players signed didn't get played out in the media at all but Bird was reported to have 'reached out to' us and now his salary hope gets published too. He isn't signing with us.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

I hope this has no truth just like everything else that useless paper prints

Sharks' supporters were laughing about this today. I was told this is a typical WTs' signing. I hope it isn't correct.

 

[hammertime]

We need to play the best players we have for the position required. We don't have the luxury of playing the second or third best player there just because they are signed for a longer period. We need to WIN.

I'd agree with that if I saw a significant skill difference between the two. So, if we're deciding between who might shift to #13, which may risk them sticking around, then for long-term plans we need to equally factor in their level of commitment.

 

[426Tlgerland]

Leo Thompson will reportedly not re-sign with Newcastle. Will want to test his value on the open market. Worth a punt imo

Strong player , worth a crack for sure

 

[426Tlgerland]

2 years, total as much as 800k. So max 400k a year provided he meets certain benchmarks ie. Most likely 'games played', 'minutes played'.

That's if this is even true. Kinda strange how all players signed didn't get played out in the media at all but Bird was reported to have 'reached out to' us and now his salary hope gets published too. He isn't signing with us.

If this is true and it’s got out , it won’t be to hard to find the grub ,

 

[Tom Shines]

How are all of our contract negotiations all of a sudden front and centre of the media....
The last 2 blokes we signed, Not a whisper - now we're signing numpties from the paper again?

Did someone say there's been a change at the board again?

The agent is obviously leaking it …there are two parties involved…doesn’t have to come from the club

 

[SwervinMervin]

Omg why?? too much and too long.

I think you can question the amount, but the length? He has a year guranteed at the Dragons for 2025. Why would he go to another club unless he had at least one more year beyond that. He would just stay put.

 

[hammertime]

I think you can question the amount, but the length? He has a year guranteed at the Dragons for 2025. Why would he go to another club unless he had at least one more year beyond that. He would just stay put.

Yep, two years is right. Hopefully with Dragons chipping in Y1.

 

[Nadz4483]

Kanaan is very quick, Mikey is scary quick he is sub 10.7 seconds now. Being quick isn't his biggest strength running its being able to change direction at full speed, he has been like that since he was a kid I though other kids would've caught up to him for speed but he was very small till he was 15 then went bang he is well over 6ft now.

Nothing in that vid got me excited....

 

[Tom Shines]

if Bird doesn’t want to take the deal..then move on…

Not sure he is the fit we need in any event …