Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Tom Shines]

Ultimatums to your employer usually don't end well.

Who is going to be the back up hooker next season ? Tristan Hope?

We let players walk away early from contracts that are beneficial for the club because they don’t like what was said to them during the negotiations for the following season?

It will likely end well for TDS… getting paid a lot more money elsewhere for next season

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Who is going to be the back up hooker next season ? Tristan Hope?

We let players walk away early from contracts that are beneficial for the club because they don’t like what was said to them during the negotiations for the following season?

It will likely end well for TDS… getting paid a lot more money elsewhere for next season

And I believe this could be a motivation. Madonna sang "the man with the cold hard cash is always Mr Right" and I believe she could be on the money. WTs has a budget and a club needing a first-grade hooker may be prepared to pay more. At this stage, Da Silva has failed to hold down the first grade hooking role at our club.

 

[Tom Shines]

And I believe this could be a motivation. Madonna sang "the man with the cold hard cash is always Mr Right" and I believe she could be on the money. WTs has a budget and a club needing a first-grade hooker may be prepared to pay more.

That’s not my argument though … I’m talking about 2026 when he has a contract already with WT which is cheap for a position of need ( back up hooker ) … why release him from that ?

What is the plan for next season of Api is injured ? Hope? More like No Hope

 

[pawsandclaws1]

That’s not my argument though … I’m talking about 2026 when he has a contract already with WT which is cheap for a position of need ( back up hooker ) … why release him from that ?

We don't know what discussions have taken place but what we do know is his manager has given the club it's him or me spiel. His doing his best for Da Silva but at the same time has backed the club into a corner to make a decision now. He brought up the 5 clubs being interested if he is on the market and it seems to me the club is being very fair to the player and his manager. The manager has many clients at our club and we appear to have a good relationship with him. I am optimistic a good deal will be agreed upon.

 

[Tucker]

We don't know what discussions have taken place but what we do know is his manager has given the club it's him or me spiel. His doing his best for Da Silva but at the same time has backed the club into a corner to make a decision now. He brought up the 5 clubs being interested if he is on the market and it seems to me the club is being very fair to the player and his manager. The manager has many clients at our club and we appear to have a good relationship with him. I am optimistic a good deal will be agreed upon.

It seems some people never learn….

 

[Tom Shines]

We don't know what discussions have taken place but what we do know is his manager has given the club it's him or me spiel. His doing his best for Da Silva but at the same time has backed the club into a corner to make a decision now. He brought up the 5 clubs being interested if he is on the market and it seems to me the club is being very fair to the player and his manager. The manager has many clients at our club and we appear to have a good relationship with him. I am optimistic a good deal will be agreed upon.

We are a good club … always looking out for ways to help good players get out of their contracts and leave the club early

 

[pawsandclaws1]

It seems some people never learn….

You will get there some day.

 

[Tigerbenb]

Obviously the club probably thinks young Heywood is the better player in the long run that tallyn- $600k for tds I wouldn’t pay that. Perth Bears start a rumour.

 

[Bellend]

Tom i wish we were not such a good club. This stinks and yet again leaves a bad taste.
And all it does is allow the media to slag us off.

 

[Tucker]

You will get there some day.

I can see what’s likely happening here and my expectation is we have lost another gun young player.

 

[BUGSY MALONE]

You and he could go as a paby

That’s not my argument though … I’m talking about 2026 when he has a contract already with WT which is cheap for a position of need ( back up hooker ) … why release him from that ?

What is the plan for next season of Api is injured ? Hope? More like No Hope

Tom you Shine in your comments about TDS! What if Api gets injured and we lose him for the remainder of 2025? Does the club seriously want SPOON number four in a row?

 

[rihannafan1]

We are a good club … always looking out for ways to help good players get out of their contracts and leave the club early

Rolling over? Is that what a crocodile does?

 

[pawsandclaws1]

I can see what’s likely happening here and my expectation is we have lost another gun young player.

The club has a comprehensive view of the situation, whereas most of us have little or a partial view. One or all of the 5 clubs interested may be willing to pay substantially more for Da Silva than our club. Cash counts.

 

[rihannafan1]

Reed Mahoney anyone?

 

[jadtiger]

Reed Mahoney anyone?

No

 

[Tucker]

The club has a comprehensive view of the situation, whereas most of us have little or a partial view. One or all of the 5 clubs interested may be willing to pay substantially more for Da Silva than our club. Cash counts.

This situation wouldn’t arise if the club was competent at retention negotiations.
Api is working harder than he ever has. He is attempting around 60 tackles per game, plus has to be creative in attack and be a leader on the field.That’s not good management. There is a high risk his body doesn’t make it through to the end of his current contract.
Tallyn has clearly said before that he isn’t ready to take over yet but is confident he will be ready by the commencement of his next contract.

 

[Tom Shines]

Tom i wish we were not such a good club. This stinks and yet again leaves a bad taste.
And all it does is allow the media to slag us off.

It’s an odd decision… leaving for the 2027 season when his contract ends is one thing. but allowing him to leave early is another when they will be likely have to buy a replacement next season… not sure what Richo is doing here …

 

[pawsandclaws1]

This situation wouldn’t arise if the club was competent at retention negotiations.
Api is working harder than he ever has. He is attempting around 60 tackles per game, plus has to be creative in attack and be a leader on the field.That’s not good management. There is a high risk his body doesn’t make it through to the end of his current contract.
Tallyn has clearly said before that he isn’t ready to take over yet but is confident he will be ready by the commencement of his next contract.

These 5 clubs referred to by his manager are offering big $ now not on his potential to start in 2027. The Knights want a swap deal for KPP to play him for the rest of this season, not in 2027!

 

[Tucker]

These 5 clubs referred to by his manager are offering big $ now not on his potential to start in 2027. The Knights want a swap deal for KPP to play him for the rest of this season, not in 2027!

Yes. This has all evolved due to Benji wanting to keep Api over TDS in the future. This did not start over what’s happening right now.
Of course the kid will lose faith and look elsewhere.

 

[Terry T.Nuts]

Jesus wept, I am sure the club has offered something to TDS but he doesn't want to be behind an elite hooker, who currently is miles above him. What more can the club do? Not extend one of our captains who could well play Origin again because some "junior" wants his spot, wake up people.