Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

hsvjones said:
RLPA are the bigger problem in the game IMO as I believe the NRL want a trade window, but they won't accept it.
I'm all for looking after the players but their expectations are out of this world on a lot of things.
NRL just need to make it happen and put them in their place
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We need an AFL type draft system aswell. Another thing the rlpa don't support.
 
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Oldman said:
With all this talk about TDS
Has his management at any time asked for a release from his contract ?
Or is this just a reaction from the media and this forum because Galvin has been released.
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Tartak his manager has said in the media if Api re-signs tds will need to leave to find a starting role. But I think if Api signs as a type of care taker and halves reserve and eases tds into the role of 80 min 9 over 2 years, I don't see wht tds would leave. 🤷
 
liltiger said:
Tartak his manager has said in the media if Api re-signs tds will need to leave to find a starting role. But I think if Api signs as a type of care taker and halves reserve and eases tds into the role of 80 min 9 over 2 years, I don't see wht tds would leave. 🤷
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There are direct quotes in this article from Richo a month ago that TDS wants to be a starter and will likely leave if they re-sign Api,,,

www.foxsports.com.au

The next Tigers young gun on the move as veteran’s extension talks begin: Transfer Whispers

The next Tigers young gun on the move as veteran’s extension talks begin: Transfer Whispers
www.foxsports.com.au www.foxsports.com.au
 
GNR4LIFE said:
I love Api, but do we really want to sacrifice potentially having TDS for 10 years to get an extra year or two out of Api?
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There are a few things at play here. Firstly, TDS isn't 80 mins of FG ready yet, so we sacrifice performance over the short term so we can have a solution down the track that will see us good for 8 years or so.

I have no doubts about there being a plan for him to replace Api in due course and I expect that has been laid out for Tallyn. He is still learning his craft and will most likely have a long career ahead of him. He has the opportunity to develop under a player, that in many circles, ic considered to be an elite hooker, but if he wants the chocolates now instead of being developed correctly it demonstrates an issue.

Benji and Richo simply need to layout the plan to both Api and Tallyn in an open and forthright manner. If he walks after that - so be it. We identify the talent we need to develop to replace Api and move on.
 
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Vicious said:
So we have agreed to release Galvin without receiving a player in return.
No backbone and it seems there was some truth to the bullying claims.
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That's why there's no backbone, it's infinitely better for us to get him to drop everything and never speak about it than it is for us to recieve a player and the club spend a few years and millions in litigation fighting it and years in the media getting beat up over it. Richo did what was in the best interests of the Wests Tigers here. He did the right thing.
 
Tom Shines said:
There are direct quotes in this article from Richo a month ago that TDS wants to be a starter and will likely leave if they re-sign Api,,,

www.foxsports.com.au

The next Tigers young gun on the move as veteran’s extension talks begin: Transfer Whispers

The next Tigers young gun on the move as veteran’s extension talks begin: Transfer Whispers
www.foxsports.com.au www.foxsports.com.au
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Just imagine TDS going up to Benji saying if our club captain stays I’m leaving. What has this world come to these kids want it all
 
finnzo said:
Just imagine TDS going up to Benji saying if our club captain stays I’m leaving. What has this world come to these kids want it all
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I don’t think it would be that brazen. I think it’s a little unfair that he’s being tarred with the same brush as Galvin. The circumstances are completely different. If he sees his path here blocked, and another club is offering him a starting role, why wouldn’t he take it?
 
Tom Shines said:
It’s a professional game and players will do what maximises the dollars… the club just cut a guy in the offseason for being late to training because he was required to attend an interview at a police station..
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Except for Galvin who just left $300k per season on the table…
 
We might get 1 or 2 seasons out of Api but 3-5 plus from Tallyn.

Hes risen up through the junior ranks and has been able to respond to Benji in the broad ( as galvin did).

Hes a good mate of Galvo but thaf hasnt dettered him from staying loyal.

Ive been an admirer of Apis for a long time, a genuis footballer, a leader and a bit of a hero for leaving the panthers to help start our resurgence.

My only proviso of wanting to keep TDS over Api in a fight to the death is that the deal is fair. He needs a proper drink.

Where i might pull up short is where he wants a guarantee of a starting possie.

It was said by the wise here that no player is entitled to that privilige. I dont care who or how good they are.
 
GNR4LIFE said:
I don’t think it would be that brazen. I think it’s a little unfair that he’s being tarred with the same brush as Galvin. The circumstances are completely different. If he sees his path here blocked, and another club is offering him a starting role, why wouldn’t he take it?
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Surly TDS can see that api isn’t going to play till he is 40 he’s already getting on. And as soon as api isn’t up to it’s it’s TDSes position these kids just need to be patient its for there own benefit. I’m huge fan of TDS I’d be devastated to see him go to another club.
 
TSP said:
We might get 1 or 2 seasons out of Api but 3-5 plus from Tallyn.

Hes risen up through the junior ranks and has been able to respond to Benji in the broad ( as galvin did).

Hes a good mate of Galvo but thaf hasnt dettered him from staying loyal.

Ive been an admirer of Apis for a long time, a genuis footballer, a leader and a bit of a hero for leaving the panthers to help start our resurgence.

My only proviso of wanting to keep TDS over Api in a fight to the death is that the deal is fair. He needs a proper drink.

Where i might pull up short is where he wants a guarantee of a starting possie.

It was said by the wise here that no player is entitled to that privilige. I dont care who or how good they are.
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Richo gets paid a lot of money to make difficult calls like this … and unlike anyone here, he has the full picture around all the factors including how well the next guy Haywood is looking and how many years he might be away ( I would suggest still a few as he is only 18) …

I hope Richo makes the final call as Benji looks a little bit too close to Api…
 
crazycat said:
What do we do here then?

Keep Galvin and just play him at Reggie's, have all of Moses players pissed off at us leading to a total season derailment and spoon 4?

We got rid of the troublemaker! That's what we did. Galvin GONE!

Look it's how life works. Once a relationship becomes irrepairable you only have 2 choices:
1. move on.
2. Gross and pathetic life sized mannequins, while living in denial.

Moving on is the right decision. The lesson learned is not to hire Moses players and to never develop off his talent.
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I considered it carefully and felt we had an ethical duty to the players to remove him.

I appreciate theres a sense of injustice occasioned to us members and fans.

But by granting the players their wish, we are supporting them

And i hope they internalise that and realuse we have their backs, potentially driving subconscious effort and desire.

Id rathef have our boys 10% up in performance than a good game but another loss thanks to Galvo.

He may never live up to his potential anyway, nobody knows.
 
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Tucker said:
Maybe those rumours of him defecting to rugby are true?
He doesnt look like he gives a stuff.
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I think it's the other way around
Usually he looks like it's just another day on the job.
- He looks drained now...
I think he's finally growing up...

He's close to 30 now than 20 - Realising he's made a shit tin,
But he's one of the best players in the comp and hasn't come close to being in one of the best teams.
Maybe the whispers of the Roosters are true?

Imagine him in that side atm, with what they've got coming through...
 
Tom Shines said:
Richo gets paid a lot of money to make difficult calls like this … and unlike anyone here, he has the full picture around all the factors including how well the next guy Haywood is looking and how many years he might be away ( I would suggest still a few as he is only 18) …

I hope Richo makes the final call as Benji looks a little bit too close to Api…
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Yeah, Benji is a bit too close to players.
Hes very cool with them. Sometimes i think they need a parent more than they need a friend.

GNR4LIFE said:
It’s karma for Ponga as far as I’m concerned. He’s always been on the nose for me ever since he totally shat on Nathan Brown after Brown was sacked.
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Browny should have slapped his face.
 
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