Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Tom Shines]

No idea, that's for the club to work out, he isn't worth 900k now. This is what might cause some issues because if his on 900k on our option his dropkick manager is going to be asking 1.1 - 1.2 million a year. He's not an elite fullback. I'm torn cause I want Bula to stay but if Moses asks crazy money, I'd let him go and if I couldn't sign another specialist fullback, I'd send Tito in to do the job. Again it comes down to how much the club thinks he's worth. He's not signing a new deal for less than the 900k.

He won’t take much south of $900m per year …if I was his manager I would be advising against it …possibly $850k if they are lucky

I keep telling you folks that there is about to be a big leap in the salary cap when the TV deal is announced later this year

 

[Vicious]

He won’t take much south of $900m per year …if I was his manager I would be advising against it …possibly $850k if they are lucky

I keep telling you folks that there is about to be a big leap in the salary cap when the TV deal is announced later this year

So what because the salary cap is likely to increase, we should just start paying our average players the same as what the successful clubs are paying their superstars?
With that theory you could have been running our salary cap for the past 10 years,

 

[Tom Shines]

So what because the salary cap is likely to increase, we should just start paying our average players the same as what the successful clubs are paying their superstars?

It it goes up by 30 percent , you don’t think salaries will increase that much ? There will be players on $2m once the next deal comes…

He is hardly an average player …

 

[Vicious]

It it goes up by 30 percent , you don’t think salaries will increase that much ? There will be players on $2m once the next deal comes…

He is hardly an average player …

Hardly a superstar either.
At 900k he would be getting paid the same as the likes of Dylan Erdwards, James Tedesco, Papenhausen, Hammer and getting almost as much as players such as Reece Walsh.
I can’t believe what I’m reading when we have so many fans who genuinely believe Bula is in that elite class,

 

[Tiger in boots 🐅]

He has plenty of size and scope for improvement, but so far at NRL level what has he done that’s any better than other players such as Matamua who have since been blacklisted ?
Matamua could play NRL next week and give us the same stats that we got from Sukkar last week.

The difference is that Sukkar wants to be there and a part of the team. That means turning up each day working hard and building on the team Culture that Benji and the two captains want! That’s the difference. We have seen what players who don’t want to be there end up doing. I would rather stick it out with the Loyal players to our club!

 

[Odessa]

Interesting! Spent 10 years in Darwin and played Rugby over the summer - wet season in the 80’s. Kick off was either 1.30pm, 3 or 5. It was always better getting the late game. The humidity is up there and the heat is constant but it is actually a really good time to be there. The rain is cooling not cold and the water falls etc are really pumping. Ind you there was also no air conditioning in most of houses, work places etc

Was there in the early 90's visiting a friend to much for me but had no problem in Egypt on 45- 50 degree days

 

[Vicious]

The difference is that Sukkar wants to be there and a part of the team. That means turning up each day working hard and building on the team Culture that Benji and the two captains want! That’s the difference. We have seen what players who don’t want to be there end up doing. I would rather stick it out with the Loyal players to our club!

I think you will find Matamua trained his backside off and had plenty of desire to be part of our club long term also.
He has always been crucified for lack of impact, young Sukkar is also yet to demonstrate any above average impact at NRL level, yet sone are talking him up ?
Ad I’ve said I’m not saying he won’t make the necessary improvements as he’s still young, but if we are being fair dinkum he’s shown nothing more than Matamua at this stage.

 

[Canadian Club]

Hello everyone question does anyone have an option on Tavana is he all flash ?

Saw some highlights looks amazing and kicks goals

He is easily our most underrated junior. Some of the things he does is incredibly freakish.

Definitely has x-factor. He should be a development priority but shouldn't be rushed.

 

[magpies forever]

Need a goalkicker? Why? Why would you not keep AD?
He is big, fairly quick, we know that he can play: wing, center, fullback, 5/8, halfback and probably lock.
Plus he is quite a good goalkicker. Problem solved.

I agree goal kicking is needed, but in every one of those positions you list for him , he would surely be second choice coverage rather than first picked. The team 1-13 / 17 would still be missing a goal kicker. I know Api can kick but Id rather we had an alternate as first kick and Api be back up. I have no issues if Doueihi is offered an extension but it would have to be in the knowledge he would probably be coverage rather than first picked or maybe a 14-17 utility player.

 

[Snidest 0]

I think you will find Matamua trained his backside off and had plenty of desire to be part of our club long term also.
He has always been crucified for lack of impact, young Sukkar is also yet to demonstrate any above average impact at NRL level, yet sone are talking him up ?
Ad I’ve said I’m not saying he won’t make the necessary improvements as he’s still young, but if we are being fair dinkum he’s shown nothing more than Matamua at this stage.

Shame that he's proven to be shithouse!

Sukkar has shown twice as much as Matamua - this is just more clown shit!

 

[Tom Shines]

Hardly a superstar either.
At 900k he would be getting paid the same as the likes of Dylan Erdwards, James Tedesco, Papenhausen, Hammer and getting almost as much as players such as Reece Walsh.
I can’t believe what I’m reading when we have so many fans who genuinely believe Bula is in that elite class,

Superstar is your word … not mine ..

Superstars get paid $1.4m plus … not $900k..

How much is Brown getting from Newcastle ? I wouldn’t pay him half…

I don’t know if you listened to Richo’s ABC interview… he strongly indicated he is picking up the $900k option for Bula

 

[Vicious]

Shame that he's proven to be shithouse!

Sukkar has shown twice as much as Matamua - this is just more clown shit!

Twice as much ?
That 27m on Sunday was crucial and if you ever bother watching our NSW Cup team play, his defence needs a lot of work,

 

[Snidest 0]

Twice as much ?
That 27m on Sunday was crucial and if you ever bother watching our NSW Cup team play, his defence needs a lot of work,

Have you watched Ron Massey Cup?

Matamua is a non-tackler!

 

[tigahhh]

i hope we keep Staines he’s done so well whenever we’ve called him up

 

[pawsandclaws1]

So what because the salary cap is likely to increase, we should just start paying our average players the same as what the successful clubs are paying their superstars?
With that theory you could have been running our salary cap for the past 10 years,

Demand drives price and with the entry of new teams and the shortage of quality players in crucial positions, there is only one way contract values will go.

 

[Vicious]

Have you watched Ron Massey Cup?

Matamua is a non-tackler!

Well it’s confirmed your eye for talent, 27m gained, not one tackle bust and the player is an emerging superstar.
That’s about as smart as rating Bula on par with Edwards, Paps, Teddy and Hamner.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

i hope we keep Staines he’s done so well whenever we’ve called him up

Good post. Staines played well on Sunday.

 

[Vicious]

Demand drives price and with the entry of new teams and the shortage of quality players in crucial positions, there is only one way contract values will go.

Yes and we will need to give big pay rises to our true rising stars such as Latu and Terrell May etc

 

[Odessa]

Superstar is your word … not mine ..

Superstars get paid $1.4m plus … not $900k..

How much is Brown getting from Newcastle ? I wouldn’t pay him half…

I don’t know if you listened to Richo’s ABC interview… he strongly indicated he is picking up the $900k option for Bula

I think 800K-900K is market value for Bula in 27 and it mite be unders with the new TV deal

 

[pawsandclaws1]

I think you will find Matamua trained his backside off and had plenty of desire to be part of our club long term also.
He has always been crucified for lack of impact, young Sukkar is also yet to demonstrate any above average impact at NRL level, yet sone are talking him up ?
Ad I’ve said I’m not saying he won’t make the necessary improvements as he’s still young, but if we are being fair dinkum he’s shown nothing more than Matamua at this stage.

Sukkar has hit a number of opposing forwards with force including one of the Roosters' forwards. I noticed it because it is not something we come to expect regularly, but Sukkar has done it a number of times in matches. Impact also is related to fitness and playing 80 minutes would have pushed him so I do expect him to improve fitness as his time in the NRL increases.