Remember watching an interview of his a few years ago on Matty Johns where he said he tries not to go out "there" too much, referring to the West.
He's a stuck-up Eastie, won't be coming here
Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion
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He's a stuck-up Eastie, won't be coming here
Odessa
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Comes out with the updated injury list so it could be awhile
teddy23
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I really like Radley as a player and wouldn’t be opposed at all to him as his ball playing skills alone would do so much for Luai/Latu plus his defensive ability with his line speed is such a bonus.
However I’m really excited to see AD get a full preseason in the lock position with Latu probably going to the be 7 next season. He has just re-signed on a decent sized deal so struggle to see where he goes if we bring in Radley.
I have high hopes for AD I think he’ll go excellent next year and continue his late season form
However I’m really excited to see AD get a full preseason in the lock position with Latu probably going to the be 7 next season. He has just re-signed on a decent sized deal so struggle to see where he goes if we bring in Radley.
I have high hopes for AD I think he’ll go excellent next year and continue his late season form
That’s the thing though mate . Even though I’m 90% sure AD will move to 13 and be first drop for Latu , maybe even come off the bench , people will scream to cows come home he should be miles ahead of Latu. Especially the Lebanese community . Who are very loyal to AD . Which is fair enough IMO.
I think Radley is exactly what we need . He can share time with AD, allow the team to play direct whilst he’s on , and more expansive when AD is on , it provides cover , and Radley has the fastest PTB in the comp . A May/Makasini, Turuva , T May , Radley, out of yardage would just be consistently difficult for teams to dominate .
The PTB is the big one for me . Soo many of our players struggle to find their front/ have poor ball control around playing the football because they haven’t adjusted to a return to the old school cup the ball and roll , rather than the 2010s plant the ball as you get up way .
For me , I know a lot of the fanbase are yammering on about guys like NAS, but I’d much rather a nuggety type who hits hard and pushes through contact whilst also finding his front , like Radley .
jrtiger
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think Radley would be long odds to land at Concord.
if he opts to remain in the NRL the Dragons have a shitload of money to spend on a 13 and we were already committed to AD playing there as per @teddy23 . even then I think it's pretty unlikely he remains in Oz, feel like he's the kinda guy that wouldn't want to play against the Chooks ala JWH & Manu.
if he opts to remain in the NRL the Dragons have a shitload of money to spend on a 13 and we were already committed to AD playing there as per @teddy23 . even then I think it's pretty unlikely he remains in Oz, feel like he's the kinda guy that wouldn't want to play against the Chooks ala JWH & Manu.
twentyforty
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Apparently he’s signed until end of 27 on about $750k. I can’t see chooks tipping in much of that, due to his high demand.
He's a very good back rower. He was just at a team who send everything in attack left for Ponga. When he actually gets ball he has a wicked offload and defensively rarely misses. And despite Newcastle going left, still went looking for work and averaged over 100m per game
Apart from Douehi not being proven defensively at lock and has played 2 games there in his career
We looked better in those games where Douehi played 7. Latu is an ideal 14 covering the halves, hooker and lock late in games. Radley is a great lock. Will be that link man
A rangy 2nd rower is not a lock though. We haven't had a proper lock in years
I would take Davvy Moale over Radley any day, only 22 and a much-needed prop that we need! https://www.nrl.com/players/nrl-premiership/south-sydney-rabbitohs/davvy-moale/
weststigers
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I try to put myself in the same situation and tbh I don't disagree with him. I'd much rather take a job and live in Bondi or Manly than New Zealand/Campbelltown/Bankstown/Parramatta or some regional area. Even if I could live in the area I want, but had to commute, I'd prefer not to, but it speaks to the fact that our location or affiliation to a certain area is going to be considered by some players...not all of course, but we are going to miss out on some because some will value that aspect highly. Others would prefer to own 5 properties in Blacktown than one house in Bondi...but it's a real consideration for players.
Look at Canberra...they actually have a similar problem. Same with Newcastle.
Inner City clubs have a big advantage.
weststigers
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I reckon...and just opinion, that this cloud surrounding him drops his value significantly. Roosters want him gone and that alone shows motivation to do some deal.
500k would be an acceptable risk...we pay Doueihi 400k...we pay Taylan 600k...surely 500k is a reasonable value to output salary.
In saying that, we may be a club that distances ourselves from this type of drama, and Radley is not a young kid that would look up to the leaders...he is meant to be a leader or at least would be at our club...there's a lot to consider from a cultural standpoint.
Under current rules and these terms, id happily take him.
But it raises other issues around these situations. Should a player sacked by one club be able to go and simply sign elsewhere, given the behaviour clauses breached are the same at the new club?
In this situation Roosters are losing a player but we (or whoever) would be gaining one and likely at less than market value for his playing talent. It's possible (and has happened many times in the past) the sacked player ends up being paid more at the new club.
Is it right for the player to walk straight into a new position?
Is it right for the new club to get the talent on unders?
Is there anything that can be done about?
E.g. player can not receive more at new club and the contract value on the cap match what he was previously earning. I'm sure this would be a restraint of trade but just an idea.
This isn't me feeling sorry for roosters, just thinking about the whole situation.
Tony Taco
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Yeah fair call, however im sure hed offer 1000 times more impact than Anasta ever did.
Rock Hopper Steve
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Come on guys we have been saying for months that the next signing needs to be a damaging wild boar ploughing through the middle, what's changed.
We have cover until Doueihi can hold his own at lock over longer minutes, if that's who Benji wants at lock, who knows he may have other ideas to try over the summer.
Gut's telling me Benji won't be interested in Radley.
We have cover until Doueihi can hold his own at lock over longer minutes, if that's who Benji wants at lock, who knows he may have other ideas to try over the summer.
Gut's telling me Benji won't be interested in Radley.
mikey
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True - low baseline to com[are with 🙂
weststigerman
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True but we have him contracted and earmarked for the position. It doesn’t make sense to go out and sign someone else who isn’t going to move the needle on the field and may negatively impact things off the field.
