Don't know about loads more. Was reported as an 80k development contract.
Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion
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Wonder how May would go as a Fullback after some time back in the game??
The Chad
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I'm surprised half the board has the motivation to get up in the morning.
3 pages of...
Madden signing for $750k
Costing us Doueihi
Sullivan on somewhere between $550k & $700k
Souths chipping in only $20 for bus fare
Some unknown kid from Qld not coming to the Tigers shows we can't sign anyone
Upgrades for Taatteo, Tu'itupou & Mapapalangi locked in showing we can't sign anyone
Bula gone
Should sign Jaiden Campbell to replace Bula now
Madden to start at 7
Luai gone
Api close to being as agile as the Queen Mary
I've probably missed some
3 pages of...
Madden signing for $750k
Costing us Doueihi
Sullivan on somewhere between $550k & $700k
Souths chipping in only $20 for bus fare
Some unknown kid from Qld not coming to the Tigers shows we can't sign anyone
Upgrades for Taatteo, Tu'itupou & Mapapalangi locked in showing we can't sign anyone
Bula gone
Should sign Jaiden Campbell to replace Bula now
Madden to start at 7
Luai gone
Api close to being as agile as the Queen Mary
I've probably missed some
balmain boy
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Very slim chance that anyone offers the kid an NRL contract. There have been many kids who've done well at u19 origin, but it still takes time to get ready for playing men. He won't play first grade next year for anyone. So he shouldn't be in any top 30. A development player makes sense as he'll likely start next year in Flegg whenever he goes. All signs point to us currently
balmain boy
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That's why the Broncos chipped in 100k. 250k for a backup half is good, and absolutely necessary. We have 3 halves with us currently for next season, hardly overkill..
balmain boy
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That's about half the minimum wage, so no, he wasn't on that
Joelcainenumber1fan
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awesome i never wanted madden to leave in the first place handy backup half
If we are paying him 250k that is more like a decent deal in our favour for a change.
TIGERS
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It's easy to say he's not worth '900'k. I can understand why, he's looked a bit languid at times this season, but he's a legit talent that's for sure.
I think framing the argument of "Is bula worth 900k' is a bit misleading. I think most decent NRL fullbacks will be on anywhere from 750 upwards... (As usual, probably more for us). I think we should be really thinking is Bula worth the extra couple of hundred grand a season beyond what we are going to need to stump up for a fullback anyway. I say yes.
TIGERS
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Don't worry we have a game tomorrow that'll bring back some common sense.
The Chad
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Invincible belief: Incredible story of the ‘05 Tigers, the unlikeliest premiers of all
How the ‘05 Tigers shocked them all
www.foxsports.com.au
Just because it's a good read.
But also because there are some similarities in the build up. Good group of kids coming into the squad, a big signing spree one year, with a couple of astute additions the following year...
If the Tigers finish 2025 winning close to half the remaining games....
SwervinMervin
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Not sure if he’s a better fullback or has the same upside potential as Bula, but Will Kennedy may end up being squeezed out of Cronulla. He’s a good player. Not in the same class as Teddy, Edwards, Walsh, Ponga, etc. but more than a solid first grade fullback.
twentyforty
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Agree, Kennedy would be a suitable replacement for Bula.
Also, an unpopular idea, but I’d love to see Staines get a handful of games at Fullback.
weststigers
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Listen from 48:50
It was a supplementary contract. The point was, people don't actually know the details of a players deal.
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weststigers
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Nicely summed up...the bed wetters come out in force if we haven't signed an origin rep every 3 weeks.
I would suggest given Richo & his mode of operating Madden is getting whatever Souths is paying for Sullivan.
If Madden was on $350K at the Broncos I would say they are throwing in a $100K.
Unfortunately whatever Sullivan is on then I say Richo has convinced his good mate Blake Sulley for Souths to pay $250K for Sullivan.
Essentially we are even but overpaying for Sullivan...
This is just a suggestion as some have pointed out. 1. The Sullivan deal hasn't been announced & 2. Souths signed Jonah Glover from the Dragons. They already have Jaime Humphries & Cody Walker plus Lewis Dodd. You'd think Sullivan only gets a gig if Dodd can be moved on.
Similarly Souths are paying big overs for Dodd.
If Madden was on $350K at the Broncos I would say they are throwing in a $100K.
Unfortunately whatever Sullivan is on then I say Richo has convinced his good mate Blake Sulley for Souths to pay $250K for Sullivan.
Essentially we are even but overpaying for Sullivan...
This is just a suggestion as some have pointed out. 1. The Sullivan deal hasn't been announced & 2. Souths signed Jonah Glover from the Dragons. They already have Jaime Humphries & Cody Walker plus Lewis Dodd. You'd think Sullivan only gets a gig if Dodd can be moved on.
Similarly Souths are paying big overs for Dodd.
pawsandclaws1
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In the games I have watched, Taateo has demonstrated a consistent ability to be able to break the defensive line and make good yardage. He has been in the Raiders' system but is a Panthers' junior so I wonder if some of our ex-Panther players know him.
Fainu Brothers
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Great post, this thread has gone down the toilet. We have signed a decent back up half who could fill in at 7 on cheap $$$.
Bud aint coming back
AD has an offer
There is $$$ available for a big fish to shake out of a tree.
Plus we have added May and KPP.
Roster is building nicely. No excuses next year for Benji.
I somewhat agree. But before paying up I would look at what other options are available. It appears Campbell is one other option that I think is at least worth looking into. Now I doubt hed be much cheaper (for us) but he comes with a completely different skill set. Which skillset would better fit our desired play style?
Tom Shines
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You know what I’m hoping you haven’t missed ? The team has won the past 3 wooden spoons and is 7-11 so far this season. Do you want to compete for finals or are you just happy participating every year and finishing at the foot of the table … if you want to compete for the finals … how is the squad shaping up so far with most players already under contract next season ? Taylan and KPP moving that dial much ?
In the past 10 weeks they have had two scratchy wins against a reserve grade pack and a 1 pt win against the bottom feeders when they were actually the better team on the day … plenty of work to be done still
