cochise
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We got in trouble for not telling them.
Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion
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Have you seen Turuva defend ?
Pretty sure if he wants to retain a FG position anywhere addressing his weaknesses in D will be a given..
Buttface
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I thought is was bcoz Fruit Pascals couldn’t keep his mouth shut?
Buttface
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He’s the Great Wall compared to the other 3. They got more holes in their defence than a Charles Manson alibi.
I was reading an article on Hunt.Dolphins v Bronco money.Good 2c that the nrl nominal fee still stands, but taken by surprise with the line, in the final year of their career a player can be paid off the salary cap as part of their transition to retirement.Still learning something every day
Coastie_Tiger
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If we're one of the clubs looking at Cobbo, id probably want to hold my powder dry until we find out whats going on with May in March. If he's able to play i think i'd prefer him, tbh i think part of getting Terrel was contingent upon us being able to offer him something if he does become available.
Either one of Cobbo or Staggs will become available... we should be chasing whoever comes onto the market
We have a massive weakness in the outside backs and Cobbo can cover every position. He's big, fast and strong and exactly what we need out there. Hope we are one of the 3 clubs.
We have a massive weakness in the outside backs and Cobbo can cover every position. He's big, fast and strong and exactly what we need out there. Hope we are one of the 3 clubs.
Staggs - Sure....
Cobbo, FK NO!!
Everyone has fallen in love with his potential (Shown rarely)
His attitude, Output and Price Tag are a complete joke.
hammertime
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I think it was more that he actually signed a blooming contract and put it in a desk drawer. If it's just a handshake, it's a very different story.
supercoach
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In 2025 AD is what every one wants in their roster. A cheap experienced versatile player. Okay he has issues in defence, but for a guy on a very modest contract he is good to have on the books. Sadly we need roster spots so he is probably the most likely to get a nibble. If we were paying him 500g it would be completely different. Okay unlikely to get in the first up 17 but when injuries and suspensions hit he is better than players we have used in the past on the same coin
I really don't understand this. If he can't tackle it doesn't matter how cheap he is, he'll lose you games.
diedpretty
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There is a report saying they are going to get around the cap by offering him a job after football and thereby paying him less on the cap. Apparently can be done under NRL transition to retirement plan. Nothing to see here.
Kaito
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True, wasn't he on 800k or something as well?
signing potentially 4 way less than market value
magpies forever
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But here is the steel behind the NRL judgement- the afterwards job has to be at market rate. Apart from lip service now by club and player concerned, how can the NRL have any say over actual payments to a ex-player once retired? None.
Emptying a couple of poker machines every few days,lol.old ways are still sometimes the best way
They re both young and have tons of potential.
I reckon they will both break out IN 2025.
supercoach
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There are plenty of blokes who have played plenty of NRL who were iffy in defence but bring other skills to the table. My point is he is not burning a hole in our cap and will do a better job than depth players we have used in the past. Also maybe being in a better side might just help his defence
Enough recruitment for now.
Absolute priority - 100% focus on retention of Galvin.
Absolute priority - 100% focus on retention of Galvin.
