Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Tucker]

Agree 100%. I too still have nightmares about Farah insisting he should feed the scrum against the Chooks in 2010 semi. Threw it carelessly into a tangle of legs and lost the scrum!! He had one job - 35 seconds to go - don’t lose the scrum. And yet he did. And then blamed everyone else.

He did it again 12 months later against the Warriors. We were leading by 2 points with 2 mins to go in the semi and on the last tackle instead of kicking to their try line he ran a blind side play and got caught with the ball on half way line. I was at the game and everyone was screaming “kick it! Kick it!” So stupid. Just super dumb - total lack of smart leadership. So instead of having to run it from their own try line the Warriors got the ball on halfway and scored and we lost another unlosable game - all because of Farah.

Robbie’s brain melts under pressure. Always did. Yet he never took responsibility. He lost us 2 premierships. We should have won both 2010 and 2011.

🤣🤣🤣”all because of Farah”. Get a grip.
Heighno had nothing to do with that 2010 loss?
Lawrence and Tuquiri had nothing to do with the 2011 loss?

 

[Merlot]

Sullivan is the only one I actually feel for. He has never spat the dummy, has always said he wants to stay and earn a spot. He isn't going to get it with us, but at least his attitude is right.

There is certainly a good player in there,i like the idea of sending him of to E ngland ,softer comp,tell him you dont come home until you man up .He is tall when his back is straight ,yet he wont push thru the line,if he grew any balls he could be a good f/b at Parra.Shame Brydan signed him up

 

[Merlot]

I don't think we're going to be a major player in free agency ahead of next season. We've only really got Klemmer coming off the books (plus Naden, but he won't be on much, and a bunch of minimum salary backups) and his money has to go to Galvin - or at least we should all be praying it does. Unless we hit the jackpot and manage to shed Bateman and/or Sullivan without carrying a huge amount of freight I'd be stunned if there's much cap room left.

we will have our fingers in the pie -no worries

 

[88]

Could we somehow orchestrate a loan deal for Sullivan for 2025? Create a spot, free up $500K for the year and put him in the shop window?

 

[ancient_magpie]

Proposed idea: “The Bateman Sponsor”. A company pays whatever Bateman is being paid out + a bit extra. Doesn’t get a spot on our jersey, but gets full credit for Bateman leaving, gets a full thank you off the club and added to our sponsor list for the 2 years he’s still on the cap. Added as a significant, non-jersey sponsor while 95% of our club fans will love the company and other nrl fans laugh and ultimately bring attention to this funny, ego killing move

What a wonderful idea wish I had though of it.

 

[Flippedy]

Agree 100%. I too still have nightmares about Farah insisting he should feed the scrum against the Chooks in 2010 semi. Threw it carelessly into a tangle of legs and lost the scrum!! He had one job - 35 seconds to go - don’t lose the scrum. And yet he did. And then blamed everyone else.

He did it again 12 months later against the Warriors. We were leading by 2 points with 2 mins to go in the semi and on the last tackle instead of kicking to their try line he ran a blind side play and got caught with the ball on half way line. I was at the game and everyone was screaming “kick it! Kick it!” So stupid. Just super dumb - total lack of smart leadership. So instead of having to run it from their own try line the Warriors got the ball on halfway and scored and we lost another unlosable game - all because of Farah.

Robbie’s brain melts under pressure. Always did. Yet he never took responsibility. He lost us 2 premierships. We should have won both 2010 and 2011.

Yes that blind side play against the Warriors was right in front of me, still haunts me to this day! Mind you we still should’ve defended the try regardless.

 

[Merlot]

Bateman Club situation is untenable.laugh my rc off/so disappointed if he has the hide to show his face back here

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

don’t be surprised if Brisbane have to shed a player to fit Hunt in.

he can take a paycut all he likes, but the NRL determines a value of a player and that is the figure that is attributed to a club’s cap, not how much he is paid.

Ben Hunt is worth $700k at least, not $500k, which is roughly how much Brisbane have to spare currently.

I think there’s still a chance @teddy23 ’s rumour comes to fruition and Madge opts to swap Hetherington for Bateman at half price to give them an additional $200k to get Hunt across the line.

Left field idea … we target Teig Wilton from Sharks for ‘26 onwards. Once he agrees, we offer Bateman as immediate swap with some cream on top in terms of $$$.

Sharks may be inclined to do that as they would get Bateman for 2 years rather than Wilton for 1, with Sharks in their premiership window.

 

[Merlot]

Left field idea … we target Teig Wilton from Sharks for ‘26 onwards. Once he agrees, we offer Bateman as immediate swap with some cream on top in terms of $$$.

Sharks may be inclined to do that as they would get Bateman for 2 years rather than Wilton for 1, with Sharks in their premiership window.

why wait ,Teig is a good get

 

[crazycat]

Im pretty Sure that Ben Hunt will be announced V Soon to rejoin the Broncos.

Ezra will be away from NRL for ages and deservedly so

That makes sense except Ezra is still on their cap.

But hey the Throughbreds will work out some kickbacks for Hunt.

 

[Merlot]

That makes sense except Ezra is still on their cap.

But hey the Throughbreds will work out some kickbacks for Hunt.

there has been some weird chatter about them getting leeway while he recuperates on the side line.nothing offical yet

 

[balmain boy]

Any news on?

What are you expecting to hear? He's a backup half for SG ball.

 

[Merlot]

no body got the cold sweats or twitching, seeing no good news has bn our way for a week .lol

 

[balmain boy]

I would like Bateman and AD / Sullivan to broncos for Kobe H.
We contribute for them both and take Kobe which creates $$ for them to sign Hunt.

Even if we paid half of Sullivan and Bateman's salaried, it would still cost the Broncos more to sign them than re-sign Hetherington

 

[balmain boy]

He has NOTHING to offer. His efforts as and experienced leader have been disgraceful. Surely you haven't watched his games to make that comment. Geez

He has nothing to offer a side with no talent. On a stronger side where he doesn't need to standouts be could be a decent player, especially for 300k

 

[balmain boy]

don’t be surprised if Brisbane have to shed a player to fit Hunt in.

he can take a paycut all he likes, but the NRL determines a value of a player and that is the figure that is attributed to a club’s cap, not how much he is paid.

Ben Hunt is worth $700k at least, not $500k, which is roughly how much Brisbane have to spare currently.

I think there’s still a chance @teddy23 ’s rumour comes to fruition and Madge opts to swap Hetherington for Bateman at half price to give them an additional $200k to get Hunt across the line.

Hetherington would be on 350k, maybe 400 at most. Bateman at half price is 350k. They save nothing in that swap

 

[TIGERS]

Agree 100%. I too still have nightmares about Farah insisting he should feed the scrum against the Chooks in 2010 semi. Threw it carelessly into a tangle of legs and lost the scrum!! He had one job - 35 seconds to go - don’t lose the scrum. And yet he did. And then blamed everyone else.

He did it again 12 months later against the Warriors. We were leading by 2 points with 2 mins to go in the semi and on the last tackle instead of kicking to their try line he ran a blind side play and got caught with the ball on half way line. I was at the game and everyone was screaming “kick it! Kick it!” So stupid. Just super dumb - total lack of smart leadership. So instead of having to run it from their own try line the Warriors got the ball on halfway and scored and we lost another unlosable game - all because of Farah.

Robbie’s brain melts under pressure. Always did. Yet he never took responsibility. He lost us 2 premierships. We should have won both 2010 and 2011.

Always? Does putting Boof through in the Grand Final mean anything to you?

 

[liltiger]

Yep but likely a termination fee will be negotiated. Bateman doesn't want to be here as much as the club doesn't want him. Bateman (or Moses) will say you owe my client 1.3mil. Richo will say if I'm going to pay that he can come play Reggie's. They'll agree on a value somewhere in the middle which will be included in the cap.

I'm assuming that would free up a top 30 spot.

 

[liltiger]

Defending alongside Doueihi?

What defence

 

[Moh]

Not that I think he's a chance here - but FWIW, I wouldn't go anywhere near Cobbo.

His heart isn't in it.