Adam Doueihi #227

[hammertime]

Honestly do we really need Doueihi?....yeah he may be a good Benji replacement, but we have JRey and Mbye who can take over from Benji in 2021...I’m more disappointed we didn’t get Stefano earlier than missing out on Doueihi....

and talau

 

[weststigers]

Some are doubtful of Doueihis ability. But if we are going to invest in someone on a 500k price tag I’m glad it’s a 20 year old who hasn’t peaked yet. I can’t see us making the 8 with Thompson at fullback. He’s a winger and I’d pick him there every week.
He dropped way too many uncontested kicks last year and he seemed to have to dive way too many times to catch bombs that most other fullbacks would have found regulation.

Just to put the price tag into perspective. Ponga singed with the Knights on $600k.

Yes. Ponga had played less games, but he was an obvious talent - in saying that, the Knights took a punt.

Doueihi is way overpaid on $500k. He's not even close to what a Rookie Ponga would provide the team.

Madge is right to offer only $350k. He's got work to do before he's worth half a million bucks a year.

TBH, I don't want him at all, but if he comes, it needs to be at the right price.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Some are doubtful of Doueihis ability. But if we are going to invest in someone on a 500k price tag I’m glad it’s a 20 year old who hasn’t peaked yet. I can’t see us making the 8 with Thompson at fullback. He’s a winger and I’d pick him there every week.
He dropped way too many uncontested kicks last year and he seemed to have to dive way too many times to catch bombs that most other fullbacks would have found regulation.

Just to put the price tag into perspective. Ponga singed with the Knights on $600k.

Yes. Ponga had played less games, but he was an obvious talent - in saying that, the Knights took a punt.

Doueihi is way overpaid on $500k. He's not even close to what a Rookie Ponga would provide the team.

Madge is right to offer only $350k. He's got work to do before he's worth half a million bucks a year.

TBH, I don't want him at all, but if he comes, it needs to be at the right price.

I don't agree with your view at all. Doueihi is very talented and there is no dispute about that at all. Most in the Balmain Club would be well aware of this talent. Sure his current contract may be over valued but way overvalued? No way at all. Reynolds, Nofoaluma, Mybe are in exactly the same position for what they contribute to the team. We need talented and smart players in our team and he certainly is both.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Some are doubtful of Doueihis ability. But if we are going to invest in someone on a 500k price tag I’m glad it’s a 20 year old who hasn’t peaked yet. I can’t see us making the 8 with Thompson at fullback. He’s a winger and I’d pick him there every week.
He dropped way too many uncontested kicks last year and he seemed to have to dive way too many times to catch bombs that most other fullbacks would have found regulation.

Just to put the price tag into perspective. Ponga singed with the Knights on $600k.

Yes. Ponga had played less games, but he was an obvious talent - in saying that, the Knights took a punt.

Doueihi is way overpaid on $500k. He's not even close to what a Rookie Ponga would provide the team.

Madge is right to offer only $350k. He's got work to do before he's worth half a million bucks a year.

TBH, I don't want him at all, but if he comes, it needs to be at the right price.

I don't agree with your view at all. Doueihi is very talented and there is no dispute about that at all. Most in the Balmain Club would be well aware of this talent. Sure his current contract may be over valued but way overvalued? No way at all. Reynolds, Nofoaluma, Mybe are in exactly the same position for what they contribute to the team. We need talented and smart players in our team and he certainly is both.

I did notice this in that DT article (for what it is worth) so does this represent a softening of the Souths' position and it is applicable to all the remaining years of Doeuihi's contract?

It is understood Doueihi is on $550,000 at Souths this year but the Tigers are apparently baulking at paying him $375,000 to make the deal happen.

 

[the_third]

Some are doubtful of Doueihis ability. But if we are going to invest in someone on a 500k price tag I’m glad it’s a 20 year old who hasn’t peaked yet. I can’t see us making the 8 with Thompson at fullback. He’s a winger and I’d pick him there every week.
He dropped way too many uncontested kicks last year and he seemed to have to dive way too many times to catch bombs that most other fullbacks would have found regulation.

Just to put the price tag into perspective. Ponga singed with the Knights on $600k.

Yes. Ponga had played less games, but he was an obvious talent - in saying that, the Knights took a punt.

Doueihi is way overpaid on $500k. He's not even close to what a Rookie Ponga would provide the team.

Madge is right to offer only $350k. He's got work to do before he's worth half a million bucks a year.

TBH, I don't want him at all, but if he comes, it needs to be at the right price.

I don't agree with your view at all. Doueihi is very talented and there is no dispute about that at all. Most in the Balmain Club would be well aware of this talent. Sure his current contract may be over valued but way overvalued? No way at all. Reynolds, Nofoaluma, Mybe are in exactly the same position for what they contribute to the team. We need talented and smart players in our team and he certainly is both.

I did notice this in that DT article (for what it is worth) so does this represent a softening of the Souths' position and it is applicable to all the remaining years of Doeuihi's contract?

It is understood Doueihi is on $550,000 at Souths this year but the Tigers are apparently baulking at paying him $375,000 to make the deal happen.

375 is just his 550 less what Souths have already paid him (or close anyway). No earl contribution from Souths there. Also no mention of the second year - which is supposed to be more than the 550....

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Some are doubtful of Doueihis ability. But if we are going to invest in someone on a 500k price tag I’m glad it’s a 20 year old who hasn’t peaked yet. I can’t see us making the 8 with Thompson at fullback. He’s a winger and I’d pick him there every week.
He dropped way too many uncontested kicks last year and he seemed to have to dive way too many times to catch bombs that most other fullbacks would have found regulation.

Just to put the price tag into perspective. Ponga singed with the Knights on $600k.

Yes. Ponga had played less games, but he was an obvious talent - in saying that, the Knights took a punt.

Doueihi is way overpaid on $500k. He's not even close to what a Rookie Ponga would provide the team.

Madge is right to offer only $350k. He's got work to do before he's worth half a million bucks a year.

TBH, I don't want him at all, but if he comes, it needs to be at the right price.

I don't agree with your view at all. Doueihi is very talented and there is no dispute about that at all. Most in the Balmain Club would be well aware of this talent. Sure his current contract may be over valued but way overvalued? No way at all. Reynolds, Nofoaluma, Mybe are in exactly the same position for what they contribute to the team. We need talented and smart players in our team and he certainly is both.

I did notice this in that DT article (for what it is worth) so does this represent a softening of the Souths' position and it is applicable to all the remaining years of Doeuihi's contract?

It is understood Doueihi is on $550,000 at Souths this year but the Tigers are apparently baulking at paying him $375,000 to make the deal happen.


375 is just his 550 less what Souths have already paid him (or close anyway). No earl contribution from Souths there. Also no mention of the second year - which is supposed to be more than the 550....

Thanks. Are Souths concerned too much off a contribution may make another player unaffordable?

 

[the_third]

Thanks. Are Souths concerned too much off a contribution may make another player unaffordable?


Despite all the noise, I reckon they are too close to the cap this year and next year to get Ado Carr. They have to offload players to do that. - he sounds like he wants to be in Sydney this year.

Also, they have a back heavy roster that needs a bit more balance to it. Can’t replace a couple of burgess and Sutton with only arrow and some kids. It won’t work

 

[twentyforty]

I think Souths would much prefer to offload Gags than Doueihi. But nobody wants a winger at $750k.

 

[jadtiger]

I think Souths would much prefer to offload Gags than Doueihi. But nobody wants a winger at $750k.

Especialy one who only seems to perform in rep games not club matches

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

we are not getting Douhi Souths will not bufge and rightly so neither will we on price.

 

[Spartan117]

It is understood Doueihi is on $550,000 at Souths this year but the Tigers are apparently baulking at paying him $375,000 to make the deal happen.

This is the $$$ IN 2020, Its way more the player would get from souths and the Tigers beyond.

For too long we have been the panic buyers of the NRL and in particular under the last to failed coaches.

I dont mind if one gets away that probably shouldnt if we end up changing the reputation of the club.

 

[twentyforty]

we are not getting Douhi Souths will not bufge and rightly so neither will we on price.

Ok, looks like a Mexican stand off. I just hope we’re not wasting time on JAC, like we did with Mitchell. If you don’t have a go , then you never know I suppose?

 

[Russell]

Some are doubtful of Doueihis ability. But if we are going to invest in someone on a 500k price tag I’m glad it’s a 20 year old who hasn’t peaked yet. I can’t see us making the 8 with Thompson at fullback. He’s a winger and I’d pick him there every week.
He dropped way too many uncontested kicks last year and he seemed to have to dive way too many times to catch bombs that most other fullbacks would have found regulation.

Just to put the price tag into perspective. Ponga singed with the Knights on $600k.

Yes. Ponga had played less games, but he was an obvious talent - in saying that, the Knights took a punt.

Doueihi is way overpaid on $500k. He's not even close to what a Rookie Ponga would provide the team.

Madge is right to offer only $350k. He's got work to do before he's worth half a million bucks a year.

TBH, I don't want him at all, but if he comes, it needs to be at the right price.

And that is why, usually we don't get these guys with talent.

Oh well! lets go for a 30 yo for 700k. Sheesh!!!!!

 

[Moh]

Some are doubtful of Doueihis ability. But if we are going to invest in someone on a 500k price tag I’m glad it’s a 20 year old who hasn’t peaked yet. I can’t see us making the 8 with Thompson at fullback. He’s a winger and I’d pick him there every week.
He dropped way too many uncontested kicks last year and he seemed to have to dive way too many times to catch bombs that most other fullbacks would have found regulation.

Just to put the price tag into perspective. Ponga singed with the Knights on $600k.

Yes. Ponga had played less games, but he was an obvious talent - in saying that, the Knights took a punt.

Doueihi is way overpaid on $500k. He's not even close to what a Rookie Ponga would provide the team.

Madge is right to offer only $350k. He's got work to do before he's worth half a million bucks a year.

TBH, I don't want him at all, but if he comes, it needs to be at the right price.

Couldn't agree more.

People are just getting desperate. Doueihi for the RIGHT price is a good signing at best, at the figure Souths want it's no good.

Lets bring JAC home!!

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Some are doubtful of Doueihis ability. But if we are going to invest in someone on a 500k price tag I’m glad it’s a 20 year old who hasn’t peaked yet. I can’t see us making the 8 with Thompson at fullback. He’s a winger and I’d pick him there every week.
He dropped way too many uncontested kicks last year and he seemed to have to dive way too many times to catch bombs that most other fullbacks would have found regulation.

Just to put the price tag into perspective. Ponga singed with the Knights on $600k.

Yes. Ponga had played less games, but he was an obvious talent - in saying that, the Knights took a punt.

Doueihi is way overpaid on $500k. He's not even close to what a Rookie Ponga would provide the team.

Madge is right to offer only $350k. He's got work to do before he's worth half a million bucks a year.

TBH, I don't want him at all, but if he comes, it needs to be at the right price.

Couldn't agree more.

People are just getting desperate. Doueihi for the RIGHT price is a good signing at best, at the figure Souths want it's no good.

Lets bring JAC home!!

The Sharks?

 

[Russell]

I'll believe JAC when I see it official.

In the meantime we lose a real young talent who plays two positions in the spine.

For those saying we have Mbye, Talau and Renyolds to take over for Benji when he retires - you are joking.

2 aren't good enough and the other more untried than AD.

 

[twentyforty]

Obviously it’s hard for an outsider to make sense of what’s going on, however, may as well have a go at it?
Doueihi’s current contract..
2020 $550
2021 $600
Souths contribution is $175
Therefore effective outlay by Tigers is $487 per season x 2.


Doueihi wants 4 years, so the next 2 years negotiable at market rates?
Doueihi needs to back himself?

 

[twentyforty]

Some are doubtful of Doueihis ability. But if we are going to invest in someone on a 500k price tag I’m glad it’s a 20 year old who hasn’t peaked yet. I can’t see us making the 8 with Thompson at fullback. He’s a winger and I’d pick him there every week.
He dropped way too many uncontested kicks last year and he seemed to have to dive way too many times to catch bombs that most other fullbacks would have found regulation.

Just to put the price tag into perspective. Ponga singed with the Knights on $600k.

Yes. Ponga had played less games, but he was an obvious talent - in saying that, the Knights took a punt.

Doueihi is way overpaid on $500k. He's not even close to what a Rookie Ponga would provide the team.

Madge is right to offer only $350k. He's got work to do before he's worth half a million bucks a year.

TBH, I don't want him at all, but if he comes, it needs to be at the right price.

Couldn't agree more.

People are just getting desperate. Doueihi for the RIGHT price is a good signing at best, at the figure Souths want it's no good.

Lets bring JAC home!!

I wouldn’t be getting too excited about JAC. The story is awfully similar to the Mitchell saga.

 

[Moh]

Some are doubtful of Doueihis ability. But if we are going to invest in someone on a 500k price tag I’m glad it’s a 20 year old who hasn’t peaked yet. I can’t see us making the 8 with Thompson at fullback. He’s a winger and I’d pick him there every week.
He dropped way too many uncontested kicks last year and he seemed to have to dive way too many times to catch bombs that most other fullbacks would have found regulation.

Just to put the price tag into perspective. Ponga singed with the Knights on $600k.

Yes. Ponga had played less games, but he was an obvious talent - in saying that, the Knights took a punt.

Doueihi is way overpaid on $500k. He's not even close to what a Rookie Ponga would provide the team.

Madge is right to offer only $350k. He's got work to do before he's worth half a million bucks a year.

TBH, I don't want him at all, but if he comes, it needs to be at the right price.

Couldn't agree more.

People are just getting desperate. Doueihi for the RIGHT price is a good signing at best, at the figure Souths want it's no good.

Lets bring JAC home!!


I wouldn’t be getting too excited about JAC. The story is awfully similar to the Mitchell saga.

Oh of course, like I said with LM - JAC will most likely end up at Souths.

No inside info on both occasions, just the feel around both stories.

 

[Moh]

Some are doubtful of Doueihis ability. But if we are going to invest in someone on a 500k price tag I’m glad it’s a 20 year old who hasn’t peaked yet. I can’t see us making the 8 with Thompson at fullback. He’s a winger and I’d pick him there every week.
He dropped way too many uncontested kicks last year and he seemed to have to dive way too many times to catch bombs that most other fullbacks would have found regulation.

Just to put the price tag into perspective. Ponga singed with the Knights on $600k.

Yes. Ponga had played less games, but he was an obvious talent - in saying that, the Knights took a punt.

Doueihi is way overpaid on $500k. He's not even close to what a Rookie Ponga would provide the team.

Madge is right to offer only $350k. He's got work to do before he's worth half a million bucks a year.

TBH, I don't want him at all, but if he comes, it needs to be at the right price.

Couldn't agree more.

People are just getting desperate. Doueihi for the RIGHT price is a good signing at best, at the figure Souths want it's no good.

Lets bring JAC home!!

The Sharks?

I am aware where JAC came from, cheers. But **if** you buy into the narrative of his love for the Tigers, home is right here.