Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

Rock Hopper Steve said:
Mate I think we did better with Terrell with him in the team there is potential for previous forwards underperformance to lift let's hope it motivates them.
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Further more, we have him for less money and we have him right now for this current season.

Some May not be happy about it but depending on how things go, it May potentially opening up the door for the signing of a quality centre somewhere down the track and regardless of what you May think about the person in question, there is no denying that we could use a centre. 🤣
 
So we are being told Thompson has accepted $825,000 a season for 4 yrs
Almost a quarter million less than Canberra offered, Amazes me how NRL players only have a playing use by of 10 to 14 years dependant on certain things, but are willing to go to clubs that are going to pay them less than others, personally I find it impossible to believe.
 
Dennisspicer1 said:
So we are being told Thompson has accepted $825,000 a season for 4 yrs
Almost a quarter million less than Canberra offered, Amazes me how NRL players only have a playing use by of 10 to 14 years dependant on certain things, but are willing to go to clubs that are going to pay them less than others, personally I find it impossible to believe.
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Laundy is bent like every other publican.
 
hank37w said:
Further more, we have him for less money and we have him right now for this current season.

Some May not be happy about it but depending on how things go, it May potentially opening up the door for the signing of a quality centre somewhere down the track and regardless of what you May think about the person in question, there is no denying that we could use a centre. 🤣
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Let's hope he is with us before MAY this year.
 
Dennisspicer1 said:
So we are being told Thompson has accepted $825,000 a season for 4 yrs
Almost a quarter million less than Canberra offered, Amazes me how NRL players only have a playing use by of 10 to 14 years dependant on certain things, but are willing to go to clubs that are going to pay them less than others, personally I find it impossible to believe.
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It grates me that with the nrl only having a financial salary cap to distribute talent still allow players to sign for less then market value.
 
Dennisspicer1 said:
So we are being told Thompson has accepted $825,000 a season for 4 yrs
Almost a quarter million less than Canberra offered, Amazes me how NRL players only have a playing use by of 10 to 14 years dependant on certain things, but are willing to go to clubs that are going to pay them less than others, personally I find it impossible to believe.
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Why? What is the lifestyle difference between 825k and 850k a year?
Is that worth more than the differences brought about through geography (climate, proximity to loved ones) or footballing differences (buying into the direction of the dogs more so than raiders).
Personally I find it easy to believe.
 
Screams bust to me . Canberra and the dogs went hard for him after striking out on a bunch of front rowers , headlined by May , and stefano .
He was not their first option . Usually that’s when you get yourself in big trouble because you’ve set expectations in the marketplace now .
Like when we signed Reynolds and packer .
His youth should prove me wrong , I just don’t have high expectations .
If Canberra get that kid from the titans , that might be a blessing in disguise . As good as I felt Thompson was last year , at no point did I think he was even top 20 in front rowers , let alone probably second tier prop. Which is the money he’s getting .
 
Dennisspicer1 said:
So we are being told Thompson has accepted $825,000 a season for 4 yrs
Almost a quarter million less than Canberra offered, Amazes me how NRL players only have a playing use by of 10 to 14 years dependant on certain things, but are willing to go to clubs that are going to pay them less than others, personally I find it impossible to believe.
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Who'd want to live in Canberra though
 
Lestronge said:
Screams bust to me . Canberra and the dogs went hard for him after striking out on a bunch of front rowers , headlined by May , and stefano .
He was not their first option . Usually that’s when you get yourself in big trouble because you’ve set expectations in the marketplace now .
Like when we signed Reynolds and packer .
His youth should prove me wrong , I just don’t have high expectations .
If Canberra get that kid from the titans , that might be a blessing in disguise . As good as I felt Thompson was last year , at no point did I think he was even top 20 in front rowers , let alone probably second tier prop. Which is the money he’s getting .
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Not even top 20? Lmao he is literally an international for the Kiwis. Maybe dogs overpaid a bit but they have got a gun player that will be up with the best front rowers in the comp in a couple years time.

Personally I think a lot of people here are either underrating him as a player or pretending he isn’t good to cope with Dogs signing another great player lol 😂
I think we should be looking at Pahulu now that dogs have spent so much.
 
Dennisspicer1 said:
So we are being told Thompson has accepted $825,000 a season for 4 yrs
Almost a quarter million less than Canberra offered, Amazes me how NRL players only have a playing use by of 10 to 14 years dependant on certain things, but are willing to go to clubs that are going to pay them less than others, personally I find it impossible to believe.
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Canberra winters aren't much fun, and money isn't primary for many people.... 800 odd whatever dogs offered is still good coin
 
Lestronge said:
Screams bust to me . Canberra and the dogs went hard for him after striking out on a bunch of front rowers , headlined by May , and stefano .
He was not their first option . Usually that’s when you get yourself in big trouble because you’ve set expectations in the marketplace now .
Like when we signed Reynolds and packer .
His youth should prove me wrong , I just don’t have high expectations .
If Canberra get that kid from the titans , that might be a blessing in disguise . As good as I felt Thompson was last year , at no point did I think he was even top 20 in front rowers , let alone probably second tier prop. Which is the money he’s getting .
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He’s a gun Dogs made an astute signing. They are now very selective. Reminds me of when Roosters signed JWH from Manly.
 
Magpies1969 said:
Does anyone have faith in T'oa or Feledy stepping up in 2025 now we have a decent side. Naden has talent but nothing upstairs so I don't have faith in him.
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I've more faith in Toa performing adequately (not great but well enough to deservedly hold his spot) then I do the rest of the side proving to be decent.
 
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