Tom Shines
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I’m not sure they stuffed up the contract negotiations with TDS …when push came to shove the coach preferred another player …let’s see down the track if he made the right choice
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I’m not sure they stuffed up the contract negotiations with TDS …when push came to shove the coach preferred another player …let’s see down the track if he made the right choice
Tiger_Yoshi
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I took it as one...his manager said to the Tigers, re-sign Api and we are outta here.
BlackWhiteGold
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Yeah I've mentioned for a long time especially in comparison to Galvin and a possible move to 13, Latu has exceptional defence especially tackle technique & in the wrestle. He's one of the best on the wrestling mat in our squad too.
Tom Shines
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It’s what happens with talented players in demand from other clubs… no opportunity for me here to play NRL ..im moving on… thankfully they weren’t successful with signing Reynolds or Latu might be busting his backside to get out of here as well,,
GNR4LIFE
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That might have been what was said, but it seems harsh to call it a demand like he or his team are throwing the toys out of the cot. As i said yesterday, if other clubs are offering him a clearer path, then it’s his prerogative to leave. He’s also not under contract, so he’s free to do whatever he likes
Like his mate sees his future elsewhere - it's that simple - and you will never convince me that he wasn't well aware the future plans the club had for him, not sure when the club became aware that we weren't in his though - maybe Gus promised Lachie he get the two of them over there.
Tom Shines
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So this appears to be his choices ..
Be the backup for Api at WT another 3-4 years
Play NRL immediately elsewhere from next year ..
Which one would you pick ?
Buttface
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He should have started that game, he looked like he could have gone the 80. But even at 50 mins, you’d have Mason on the bench and only use him if required.
Especially since we only using 16 players.
BWG I don’t mean to throw you under a bus here, but asking your opinion as I respect your knowledge and opinion.
Likewise if anyone else has an opinion on this, please answer.
It’s rumoured Jahream’s contract value goes up to 900k from 2027 or is it next year ?
As I’ve previously stated I can see some suttle improvements in his game this season, but I honestly cannot see 900k of value in him.
When you consider a player such as AJ Brimson signed a long term contact with the Titans supposedly at 800k per season, however they have since re-signed and made Keano Kini their priority fullback, which means AJ Brimson could be surplus to their requirements once they sign a genuine halfback for 2026 and beyond.
So my question is would AJ Brimson at 800k be more valuable to us than Jahream Bula at 900k ?
I could see a player like AJ Brimson combining beautifully with a halves combo of Fainu & Luai.
Tom Shines
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You want to move on Bula for AJ Brimson to save $100k ( would AJ also agree to move here for the same money?)
Do you think Bula is in the same class as AJ Brimson ?
Even if we give AJ a pay rise and put him on the 900k that we will be paying Jahream, we are still well in front and won’t have to deal with Isaac Moses.
The difference in explosiveness and x-factor is .chalk and cheese,.
AJ doesn’t fall short of the try line last night I’ll give you the tip,
Tom Shines
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Well ..neither are Tedesco or Edwards level ..
I don’t think Brimson is any better than Bula …
GNR4LIFE
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If him/his team telling the club they will go elsewhere if Api stays is classed as an ultimatum, then is it any different to Luai telling the Panthers he wanted to leave because he didn’t want to play second fiddle to Cleary? The Panthers have a lot of examples of players leaving the last few years to get better roles elsewhere. Hopgood and Iongi are two players who immediately come to mind. Was Iongi leaving considered a dummy spit cos he had Edwards in front of him? This sort of thing has been going on for 100 years, players leaving to get better opportunities elsewhere. And it’s usually clubs like ours who benefit, cos we are the sort of club those players come to.
When you have got options your have got choices.
Some players value transitioning under the guidance of experience some want it all sooner.
We will agree to disagree, one is an explosive constant x-factor attacking threat, the other is a stats collector,
Tiger_Yoshi
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I don't think Bula is a $900k player... $600k at most
Tucker
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They could have come up with something to placate his concerns. They could have done a deal that kept them both happy.
It now looks like he wont even get anywhere near completing his current contract. Thats a stuff up if it occurs.
Tom Shines
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I don’t believe too many 20 year olds are signing up for another 3-4 years in reserve grade when they have first grade options available in the next few months
Tom Shines
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No argument that he should have seen out his current contract …that is a major mistake from the club
Totally different the Panthers had salary cap issues and wealth of talent that they couldn't afford to keep or match the offers that other clubs were prepared to pay to lure them away.
