Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

Needaname said:
Papali’is words are when you are keen to play on but your club can’t offer you a new contract what else can you do? Psaulo heading north, if they can fit him in I’m sure they will. It could have been made more public then it needed to be just to drum up some 3rd party interest. Just wouldn’t be surprised, I don’t see Canberra letting him finish his legacy at another club.
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Ricky is pretty ruthless I’ve found … if he has told him already he is put the door,,, I don’t see him changing that… he has zero sentiment
 
Vicious said:
So what would you be doing, asking him to take up the clubs option at 800k or assuming he asks us to pay him the 900k would you just agree to that ?
With the way the contract is supposedly set out, I don’t think there is any chance he will accept 800k do you ?
Also would you offer and pay 1 million per season for Herbie Farnworth to sign with us ?
To be honest I don’t even think 1 million per season would land him when when the cost of living is so much cheaper in Qld or Perth.
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You still don't get how it works...

If we advise him we will not be taking up the option - he becomes a free agent and can either stay for 800K or leave...

He won't need to stay for 800K because he will receive higher offers on the open market - FACT!

For the massive overs that Herbie would rightly demand as a centre - no!
 
The Chad said:
It'd be great to sign Papali'i.

Of course, front row is probably the position we are most top heavy with, so there is that to consider before bringing in a guy to take the place of one of the existing players.

#13 however, is being filled by one of those front row options in Twal. So Frizell makes far more sense.

As for Gagai- he's remained a good player despite his age. Doueihi is no guarantee of staying (he is my preference though), and Makasini is too young to be relied upon. I have no doubt Taylan May will get a shot, but that leaves ANY kind of depth very shallow. Gagai is very good at putting wingers into space. If May played wing for a year, Skelton as the first reserve in the outside backs & Gagai on a 1 year deal- just about fits the timeframe for Makasini to claim a starting spot once Gagai moves on.

2 short term deals, with low risk, to hold spots until younger players on the roster are ready to claim them.

Or, sign guys that are younger to 5 year deals & discuss how we lose young talent because their pathways are blocked in a couple of seasons.
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Good post. Gagai is highly competitive which is good for our younger players. He also kicks goals which will be important should Doeuihi depart.
 
Tom Shines said:
He is a current Origin player … he will do for a year ..

Who do you want to sign instead ? These “ next up” guys?
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Origin is over , finished and so is he.
As for who i want , i couldnt tell you but im sure there are
players out there that fit what i asked for very well.
 
MANASE TO BIDE HIS TIME

Ex-footy star Manase Fainu will be released from jail next year – but it’s highly unlikely he will be joining his three brothers at the Wests Tigers.

The 26-year-old was jailed for eight years after being found guilty of stabbing a youth leader during a violent brawl outside a Mormon church dance.

Fainu is set to be released on parole in October next year.

His manager Mario Tartak had spoken to Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson, however it’s understood the NRL will not register a contract until his parole is completed in 2030.

Fainu played 34 NRL games for Manly before he was jailed.

His three brothers are all at the Tigers – Samuela, Latu and Sione – and created history last week against the Roosters, becoming the first set of three brothers to score a try in the same NRL game.

 
Ron Brodrick's Spirit said:
For a young bloke with no kids the money would be attractive as would the sense of adventure and life experience. I expect the third party deals will be huge to attract talent.
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I don't know about you, but for me moving to a country with an incredibly high rate of homicide isn't much of an adventure. I also can't see a young woman in her twenties wanting to move there. Shed be basically locked down and not adventuring anywhere

One of the account reps at my work manages a business in PNG (from AUS) and the business had to send a few ppl over there... The business made the decision not to send any females because of the crime rate and the danger posed to them..

So I can understand how in theory it could be painted as nice little adventure, but the reality is much different.
 
BlackWhiteGold said:
MANASE TO BIDE HIS TIME

Ex-footy star Manase Fainu will be released from jail next year – but it’s highly unlikely he will be joining his three brothers at the Wests Tigers.

The 26-year-old was jailed for eight years after being found guilty of stabbing a youth leader during a violent brawl outside a Mormon church dance.

Fainu is set to be released on parole in October next year.

His manager Mario Tartak had spoken to Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson, however it’s understood the NRL will not register a contract until his parole is completed in 2030.

Fainu played 34 NRL games for Manly before he was jailed.

His three brothers are all at the Tigers – Samuela, Latu and Sione – and created history last week against the Roosters, becoming the first set of three brothers to score a try in the same NRL game.

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If we were the Roosters the exemption would be being drafted now.
 
BlackWhiteGold said:
MANASE TO BIDE HIS TIME

Ex-footy star Manase Fainu will be released from jail next year – but it’s highly unlikely he will be joining his three brothers at the Wests Tigers.

The 26-year-old was jailed for eight years after being found guilty of stabbing a youth leader during a violent brawl outside a Mormon church dance.

Fainu is set to be released on parole in October next year.

His manager Mario Tartak had spoken to Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson, however it’s understood the NRL will not register a contract until his parole is completed in 2030.

Fainu played 34 NRL games for Manly before he was jailed.

His three brothers are all at the Tigers – Samuela, Latu and Sione – and created history last week against the Roosters, becoming the first set of three brothers to score a try in the same NRL game.

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Not sure what to think of this. On parole he is still serving a sentence but the bloke has to make a living. If he's not playing footy he will get another job.
 
Tom Shines said:
Any chance Benji was his favourite player when he was growing up?
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Lol that seems to be our secret weapon . Guarantees Benjis job for a few more years. Would hate to think what would happen if we don't perform next year. I would love
Snidest 0 said:
You still don't get how it works...

If we advise him we will not be taking up the option - he becomes a free agent and can either stay for 800K or leave...

He won't need to stay for 800K because he will receive higher offers on the open market - FACT!

For the massive overs that Herbie would rightly demand as a centre - no!
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So how much do you think Bula would get a contract for at another club.
 
Snidest 0 said:
Galvin produced nothing that resembles a 9/10 game!!

Latu is not seeking an upgrade - why would we prematurely consider it?

And when his contract is up for renewal - any upgrade will not be funded by short-changing the fullback position (who is also not seeking an upgrade and is contracted through to 2027 with a club or player option)...

You do realise that if the club does not take up Bula's 900K option for 2027 - he can still stay for 800K or go elsewhere?

Regardless of your 9/10 rating nonsense - Bula will not be short of suitors who will pay in excess of $800K in 2027 - so unless he has a career ending injury - the option has already been factored into our 2027 cap and you can "EXPECT" it will be triggered by the club!

No further discussion required!
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I'm not so sure there are clubs out there lining up willing to spend 1m plus for Bula. He has shown potential but I wouldn't pay him over the 900k at the most.
 
Modman said:
I'm not so sure there are clubs out there lining up willing to spend 1m plus for Bula. He has shown potential but I wouldn't pay him over the 900k at the most.
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800k. He's not at that level yet. Can be with the right tactics. Think he'd be better following Api and May through the middle and offloads myself.
 
mtd#2 said:
I don't know about you, but for me moving to a country with an incredibly high rate of homicide isn't much of an adventure. I also can't see a young woman in her twenties wanting to move there. Shed be basically locked down and not adventuring anywhere

One of the account reps at my work manages a business in PNG (from AUS) and the business had to send a few ppl over there... The business made the decision not to send any females because of the crime rate and the danger posed to them..

So I can understand how in theory it could be painted as nice little adventure, but the reality is much different.
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It's lively in PNG. Most families may chose to live in Cairns as Air New Guinea fly 10 services per week between Cairns and Port Moresby. Players may live in accommodation in Port Moresby.
 
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