tig_prmz
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one of their best hahaha
Aaron Woods - Signs with Bulldogs 2018 - Sharks 2018 [Official]..
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one of their best hahaha
So now on a Fox Sports they're suggesting Graham might stay at the Dogs. So let's digest:
Graham is apparently backended for 950k-$1m next year
Woods is apparently being offered $1m
Tolman must be on decent coin to leave Melbourne. Maybe $600k?
Klemmer is a SOO player and contracted as such. Another 600-700k?
So are they spending $3m plus on props? Then what are the Morris twins on? Eastwood? Jackson? And Foran to come? Either 20 guys are going to be on bugger all or this stinks.
Graham is apparently backended for 950k-$1m next year
Woods is apparently being offered $1m
Tolman must be on decent coin to leave Melbourne. Maybe $600k?
Klemmer is a SOO player and contracted as such. Another 600-700k?
So are they spending $3m plus on props? Then what are the Morris twins on? Eastwood? Jackson? And Foran to come? Either 20 guys are going to be on bugger all or this stinks.
Mighty_Tiger
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The NRL is hot on them given the notice sent out last week as well.
They can't register the contract unless they prove they will be under the cap next year.
Roosters are in the exact same boat, from what is floating around - both clubs are over next year without considering the extra squad members & development caps.
They can't sign anyone new unless they can prove they won't be over the cap.
Remember who the NRL CEO is…
Not sure if this article has been posted but here goes as most interesting statement is highlighted:
Kevin Naiqama’s late try helps Wests Tigers down Bulldogs 18-12
Dean Ritchie, The Daily Telegraph
April 23, 2017 8:25pm
INSPIRED by departing skipper Aaron Woods, Wests Tigers somehow cast aside a controversial and painful week to record an upset 18-12 win over Canterbury.
It was a win built on courage and adversity just days after it was revealed Woods and fullback James Tedesco were defecting to rival clubs from next season.
Woods, Tedesco and Mitchell Moses played with passion and commitment.
“I was very proud of the team today, for sure. Everyone of them,” Wests Tigers coach Ivan Cleary said.
“There were a lot of distractions, obviously.
“It was obvious at yesterday’s training session that they were really focused and determined. That was evident in the game today. It was the Big 17 today.”
It was an emotional victory for a team that huddled together on the field after fulltime and left ANZ Stadium together.
Tigers players celebrated wildly in what was Cleary’s second win in charge at Concord.
Parramatta-bound Moses, in particular, was elated and punched the air in celebration.
Woods will quit the Tigers after this season to join Sunday’s opponents, Canterbury.
He was booed by fans when his image appeared on ANZ Stadium’s big screen before the game.
The proud Leichhardt product was warming up on the field at the time and must have been shattered.
Fans are still angry after The Daily Telegraph published a photo of Woods having coffee with Bulldogs players at a Roselands cafe last Wednesday.
He was also jeered after receiving the Anzac Medal for man of the match on the field after the game.
Woods spoke with Triple M and Fox Sports after the match but did not attend the routine press conference. Teammate Chris Lawrence substituted.
**Asked about being booed. Woods told Triple M: “It’s a part of footy. The thing is that I haven’t signed or agreed to anything. It’s all speculation. We’ve got the best fans, they’re just passionate.”**
Woods ran for 172 metres through 17 hit-ups and made 26 tackles in his 64 minutes. It was a colossal performance.
“He showed today where his focus is,” Cleary said.
Moses and Tedesco had some nice touches, while Luke Brooks made a successful return from injury.
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“Every time we went to training we just enjoyed each other’s company and ripped in. And that’s what we have been doing,” Lawrence said.
Recently re-signed winger David Nofoaluma scored the opening try after a lovely pass from Tedesco. Perhaps in a statement about the week’s drama, Nofoaluma celebrated by grabbing and kissing the Tigers emblem on his jersey.
Canterbury will rue Sunday’s loss, which came through a late Wests Tigers try.
Bulldogs forward Greg Eastwood left the field in the second half for a concussion test. He did, however, stay on the field for a minute or two after allegedly being concussed.
Eastwood protested, saying he had hurt his knee.
He later attracted the ire of coach Des Hasler when he bizarrely decided to kick on tackle three with his side on the attack and the scores locked at 12-all.
The ball went straight to Tedesco.
“We were just dumb in some areas,” Canterbury coach Des Hasler said.
“They played well, they completed really well on the back of a 7-2 penalty count.”
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David Nofoaluma celebrates scoring a try with his Tigers teammates. Picture: Gregg Porteous
The first-half highlight was a stunning chase from veteran Bulldogs centre Josh Morris. He somehow ran down a runaway Nofoaluma, who had taken an intercept and sprinted 80m.
Canterbury played the final 10 minutes with 12 men after centre Brenko Lee was sin-binned for a professional foul.
“Harsh, very harsh,” Hasler said of the incident.
Before nearly 20,000 fans, the Bulldogs scored what could be the early contender for try of the year five minutes into the second half when winger Kerrod Holland crossed after the ball had swung through 12 sets of hands.
The second half was scrappy and unattractive as both teams committed an excessive amount of errors.
WESTS TIGERS 18 (K Naiqama D Nofoaluma tries M Moses 5 goals) bt CANTERBURY 12 (K Holland M Montoya tries K Holland 2 goals) at ANZ Stadium. Referee: Gerard Sutton, Peter Gough. Crowd: 19,303.
Kevin Naiqama’s late try helps Wests Tigers down Bulldogs 18-12
Dean Ritchie, The Daily Telegraph
April 23, 2017 8:25pm
INSPIRED by departing skipper Aaron Woods, Wests Tigers somehow cast aside a controversial and painful week to record an upset 18-12 win over Canterbury.
It was a win built on courage and adversity just days after it was revealed Woods and fullback James Tedesco were defecting to rival clubs from next season.
Woods, Tedesco and Mitchell Moses played with passion and commitment.
“I was very proud of the team today, for sure. Everyone of them,” Wests Tigers coach Ivan Cleary said.
“There were a lot of distractions, obviously.
“It was obvious at yesterday’s training session that they were really focused and determined. That was evident in the game today. It was the Big 17 today.”
It was an emotional victory for a team that huddled together on the field after fulltime and left ANZ Stadium together.
Tigers players celebrated wildly in what was Cleary’s second win in charge at Concord.
Parramatta-bound Moses, in particular, was elated and punched the air in celebration.
Woods will quit the Tigers after this season to join Sunday’s opponents, Canterbury.
He was booed by fans when his image appeared on ANZ Stadium’s big screen before the game.
The proud Leichhardt product was warming up on the field at the time and must have been shattered.
Fans are still angry after The Daily Telegraph published a photo of Woods having coffee with Bulldogs players at a Roselands cafe last Wednesday.
He was also jeered after receiving the Anzac Medal for man of the match on the field after the game.
Woods spoke with Triple M and Fox Sports after the match but did not attend the routine press conference. Teammate Chris Lawrence substituted.
**Asked about being booed. Woods told Triple M: “It’s a part of footy. The thing is that I haven’t signed or agreed to anything. It’s all speculation. We’ve got the best fans, they’re just passionate.”**
Woods ran for 172 metres through 17 hit-ups and made 26 tackles in his 64 minutes. It was a colossal performance.
“He showed today where his focus is,” Cleary said.
Moses and Tedesco had some nice touches, while Luke Brooks made a successful return from injury.
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“Every time we went to training we just enjoyed each other’s company and ripped in. And that’s what we have been doing,” Lawrence said.
Recently re-signed winger David Nofoaluma scored the opening try after a lovely pass from Tedesco. Perhaps in a statement about the week’s drama, Nofoaluma celebrated by grabbing and kissing the Tigers emblem on his jersey.
Canterbury will rue Sunday’s loss, which came through a late Wests Tigers try.
Bulldogs forward Greg Eastwood left the field in the second half for a concussion test. He did, however, stay on the field for a minute or two after allegedly being concussed.
Eastwood protested, saying he had hurt his knee.
He later attracted the ire of coach Des Hasler when he bizarrely decided to kick on tackle three with his side on the attack and the scores locked at 12-all.
The ball went straight to Tedesco.
“We were just dumb in some areas,” Canterbury coach Des Hasler said.
“They played well, they completed really well on the back of a 7-2 penalty count.”
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David Nofoaluma celebrates scoring a try with his Tigers teammates. Picture: Gregg Porteous
The first-half highlight was a stunning chase from veteran Bulldogs centre Josh Morris. He somehow ran down a runaway Nofoaluma, who had taken an intercept and sprinted 80m.
Canterbury played the final 10 minutes with 12 men after centre Brenko Lee was sin-binned for a professional foul.
“Harsh, very harsh,” Hasler said of the incident.
Before nearly 20,000 fans, the Bulldogs scored what could be the early contender for try of the year five minutes into the second half when winger Kerrod Holland crossed after the ball had swung through 12 sets of hands.
The second half was scrappy and unattractive as both teams committed an excessive amount of errors.
WESTS TIGERS 18 (K Naiqama D Nofoaluma tries M Moses 5 goals) bt CANTERBURY 12 (K Holland M Montoya tries K Holland 2 goals) at ANZ Stadium. Referee: Gerard Sutton, Peter Gough. Crowd: 19,303.
earl
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Canterbury seem a real mess don't they.
851
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Plus Reynolds has found form and supporters are outraged at him being forced out, he was asking $800k, so they have to keep him one would think
TopTiger
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Wouldn't it be great if Isaac Moses tactic of drawing out negotiations with the Tigers as long as possible to sure up deals with Canterbury & the Roosters results in the NRL not being prepared to register Woods & Teddy's contracts with these clubs. Knowing these clubs I'm sure that this will not eventuate but it would be very satisfying if it did and we may get one or both re-signed for less than what was originally offered…............... I know I'm dreaming but one can live in hope!!
larrycorowa
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Mybe on 850k, Reynolds would have to be on 600 at least
larrycorowa
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Woods and isacc Moses will be very nervous me thinks
Coastie_Tiger
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Yeah i hope it goes awry for them somehow too, only deserved but i'd be also happy if they have signed and in particular Woods is getting huge over's and it forces other players out of the dogs therefore flooding the market further and may make it easier for us to pick up other players be it dogs cast off's or not.
These guys leaving will have ripple effects all over the NRL.
Pawsandclaws
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Perhaps our reported offer to Reynolds is to put the squeeze on the Bulldog's salary cap. With players having to go to accommodate Woods, matching the offer for Reynolds will make life interesting at Belmore. I did hear on the news the Bulldogs have to provide an action plan as to how they will be cap compliant for 2018 and the NRL want to speak to players to ensure they are happy to be moved on before they will approve new contracts.
851
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https://www.triplem.com.au/sport/nrl/news/the-fallout-from-the-bulldogs-signing-spree-has-begun
It appears that there's already a bit of fallout from the rumoured link between Kieran Foran, Aaron Woods and the Bulldogs, with some of the contracted players reportedly expected to be cut.
According to Triple M and Fox Sports' James Hooper, Moses Mbye was apparently the first to be shopped around, despite the fact that Mbye only recently signed on for a rich contract extension.
"So much talk about the Bulldogs and the fact that they're going to have to have this big player clean-out, and that it is going to involve a number of players who are still contracted," Hoops said. Listen to the full report below.
"There has been a bit of a flash point moment around this already, and that is when Moses Mbye found out he was being shopped to other clubs.
"Another rival club in the NRL actually rang up and told Moses, and when he found that out, I've been told that he actually decided that he was going to confront Des.
"So he went in and saw Des to find out what was going on.
"As it evolved I think it turned out that the Bulldogs recruitment manager Warren McDonnell may have been in touch with rival clubs.
"It's going to create some tension at the Bulldogs because Moses isn't the only player - we've heard James Graham linked to Newcastle, but it looks as though that is on hold at the moment because the Bulldogs are saying that they absolutely want to keep him.
"Players like Greg Eastwood, Sam Kasiano - they're all really on notice at the moment.
"The issue that Canterbury might find is that similar to what Des did at Manly, there's a lot of players on back-ended contracts. James Graham's contract is back-ended and I think it goes to nearly $1 million next season. Greg Eastwood's is back-ended and I think it goes to nearly $600, 000 next year."
earl
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Good to see the scum is targeting another club this week. He really should get a job as a daytime soap opera writer.
Seriously if they go out next season with Graham, Tolman, Woods and Klemmer we might as well throw in the towel.
cqtiger
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I am curious to see how firm the NRL with the salary cap now.
There will be talk of industrial action because the RLPA want more money in the cap. This will get huge support from the big clubs who have over estimated the cap when signing players.
Will the NRL relent and increase the cap further?
We will have more money too but these clubs won't have to release as many players.
