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.
It's well documented that Reynolds and Mbye are poor value for money. Noffa isn't overpaid imo, but I guess that's debatable depending on what side of the fence you sit.
All I've said is that at $500k, he's overpaid....You've illustrated the same sentiment in your post. Not sure where the disagreement is on his contract value?
If Madge is offering $350k and he's on $500k or $550k, he's being paid 130%-140% of his value to the team, so I would think that qualifies him as "way overpaid".
If you're suggesting we should overpay because some think he is a talent or potential, then I'd point you to his attacking stats...2 tries and 3 try assists in 30 games. Makes for some grim reading if you want him to be our first choice fullback.
Value for money ship sailed years ago for WTs. Nofaloama is not our first choice winger imo but his reported contract far exceeds that of CT and JAC. That is ridiculous!
AD brings the skills of a half plus size and good pace. If we want into the 8, AD and JAC are the types needed to get you there. AD played very well in the big games last year com ii Ng back from a serious knee injury.
1. How much do you think Nofoaluma is on?
2. Did you see Doueihi in the Raiders final?
3. Why has the value for money ship sailed?
1. Nof 450k. Jennings 400k. CT 200k. Then the likes of Mom + Talau on 150k
It's hard for us because we always pay overs because we're an unattractive club. It's fine to say we won't pay overs anymore but if you need up not signing the quality you're after then we're no better off.
We simply have to finish in the top 8 this season. Even if we limp our way in. Removing this image of being an unsuccessful and dull club is a priority.
AD will help us make the finals, but it's not worth screwing up our 2021 cap in the process. JAC will definitely help.
I can agree with this and my estimation was $450k for Nof too. That's not big money.
I'm all for JAC...he's a current NSW and Australian player and a proven performer...if you have to pay overs because we are supposedly unattractive, then I don't mind if it's for these types of players.
My issue with paying overs for potential is that people think the potential trajectory is linear and always upwards. He could just as easily, and more likely, not meet his potential. When that happens, the club is left holding the baby until his contract runs out.
As of today, Doueihi offers 2 tries and 3 try assists at NRL level in 30 games over 2 seasons with an ACL in between. I'm sorry, but I just can't cop $500k+ for that contribution.
You may think Nofaloama's contract is fine but ask his teammates on considerably less if they think so especially CT.
What's your beef with Nofoaluma? Do you believe he's overpaid?
As far as CT goes, I'm the first one to say that he plays well above his pay packet, but he was offered a contract and he signed it, so he must be ok with it. Again, great work by the club for getting a guy like Corey for $200k.
The more I read posts in this thread, it seems it's only you and Russell who believe Doueihi is worth the $500k+ he's asking. On top of that, you can't point to anything to justify the price tag other than he is young, has potential and can play multiple positions. If that qualifies you for half a mill, then I'll eat my hat.
I repeat...30 games, 2 tries, 3 try assists. Many of those matches he played in the halves, so it makes the stats look even worse.
His Canturbury Cup stats aren't much better...
Trust the Coach. We can get better for the money, and even you and Russell will be happy. This won't be the one that got away.
No go over the 100. Absolute pace gives you a tremendous advantage over your opponent. Who would you want on the wings, Nofa and Jennings or JAC and Korobeite?
I'd take Richards and Tuiaki and neither had blistering pace. The quality of the player matters more.
Edit... from current players JAC is the pick but that's because is a good winger first and foremost, the pace makes him elite
