Jahream Bula #269

[Jolls]

I dunno about your last paragraph . Gutho was never elite tier at fullback , but he had intangibles , and fit in with the culture that the eels were extremely competitive for many years . Same for heaps of teams .
As long as we produce quality in multiple positions especially in the halves , we can get away with a great fullback who isn’t elite, but fits in perfectly to the system we want to play and the team culture as a whole .

This season will answer a lot of questions about where our future is headed. I’m hopeful .

Exactly why I think we can afford to push him to perfrom with competition. While he has the ability and speed to swing either side of the ruck in attack and can be a weapon chasing the high ball his defensive positioning and effectiveness is not the best. I'm not saying he isn't good, or a good fit for us, but we don't need to bet the house on him yet.

Having Attard in the wings forces him to continue his developemnt or risk being overtaken and moved on. If he believes in himself he will rise to the challenge and continue to develop; if he has reached is ceiling we will be developing a replacement (touch wood) over the two years of the shorter contract (which is my preferred option).

This is a much better position for us to be in when we are next at the negotiating table with our two fullbacks.

 

[hank37w]

Has he reached his ceiling or is he just a slow learner, maybe we just don't know how to develop players.

Many will see these as controversial comments but I think they are valid questions that need to be asked.

2 years is my preferred option as well.

 

[magpies forever]

Agree with previous posters that 2 years extension is probably best. Gives time for proper assessment of Bula at a level where he now has a reasonable level of experience and whether the $$$ is worth it. If he wants more and more $$$, we have Attard in the ranks gaining experience and hopefully pushing for a spot.

 

[Viva_Zapata]

I dunno about your last paragraph . Gutho was never elite tier at fullback , but he had intangibles , and fit in with the culture that the eels were extremely competitive for many years . Same for heaps of teams .
As long as we produce quality in multiple positions especially in the halves , we can get away with a great fullback who isn’t elite, but fits in perfectly to the system we want to play and the team culture as a whole .

This season will answer a lot of questions about where our future is headed. I’m hopeful .

It was always clear Parra was not going to will a premiership with Gutho at fullback. Should have moved him to 5/8.

 

[mtd#2]

Any whispers?

 

[Lestronge]

It was always clear Parra was not going to will a premiership with Gutho at fullback. Should have moved him to 5/8.

Clear to who ? They made a grand final … that’s Monday morning quarterbacking mate .

 

[innsaneink]

Any whispers?

Few weeks back now at the season launch and open training

Just empty scoops

 

[Tom Shines]

Are the Tigers bidding against themselves here ? What are the other offers from other clubs ?

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Are the Tigers bidding against themselves here ? What are the other offers from other clubs ?

dragons and dogs would have to be keen, proce might be the issue, dogs probably can't match us, but he can see bright lights there like Lloyd Christmas could.
Dragons probably same cash so why would he really.go there over us.

 

[mtd#2]

dragons and dogs would have to be keen, proce might be the issue, dogs probably can't match us, but he can see bright lights there like Lloyd Christmas could.
Dragons probably same cash so why would he really.go there over us.

Feels like dogs could be the risk given his relationship with Galvin and training with him in the off-season...

Then again, I am sure bula also has strong relationships with players in our current squad..

I have nfi... just trying to convince myself he staying

 

[innsaneink]

I dont see why this is taking so long....I mean, what could be different this week to last week?
Is things happening daily?
I really doubt it
Im sure the club would like it done so it appears Bula & co are waiting...for what?

 

[Tom Shines]

Seems no media speculation about any other offers he might be considering… I wonder if they are still expecting any?

Otherwise they are just working on getting the Tigers to increase their offer…

 

[wstigers11]

Seems no media speculation about any other offers he might be considering… I wonder if they are still expecting any?

Otherwise they are just working on getting the Tigers to increase their offer…

Kenty thinks he’s off to the bulldogs

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

Kenty thinks he’s off to the bulldogs

He is right….the Tigers have put every conceivable offers in front of Bula and he refuses to sign any.

 

[wstigers11]

He is right….the Tigers have put every conceivable offers in front of Bula and he refuses to sign any.

Hope Shaun has a plan to replace him then

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

Are the Tigers bidding against themselves here ? What are the other offers from other clubs ?

Dogs want him and have privately tabled an offer, but it’s less than we are offering…..

 

[gallagher]

I'd be surprised if the bears arnt having a chat. Lots of spots to fill

 

[wstigers11]

I'd be surprised if the bears arnt having a chat. Lots of spots to fill

Won’t leave Sydney

 

[Tom Shines]

Dogs want him and have privately tabled an offer, but it’s less than we are offering…..

It’s considerably less isn’t it? Like $700k per year…likely dismissed by Moses already

 

[Terry T.Nuts]

I thought he had signed with the Doggies on a 3 year deal?