Adam Doueihi #227

[GNR4LIFE]

I thought we have signed him twice now on a one year deal or extension, what ever way you want to call it.

I think that’s correct. Still doesn’t change things. He’s only been getting one year extensions so he hasn’t had a chance to slacken off. And that’s taking into account all of his injuries.

 

[twentyforty]

Given all the hoo ha about Latu, and whilst I get what you’re saying, imho it was still a bold move to play him at 7.

Bold? Maybe, our emphatic win vs Panthers at Bathurst in 2023 would have been top of Benji’s thoughts. It was vintage Tim Sheens showing Benji how to win in the rain. That time our kicker was Luke Brooks, keeping the premiers on the back foot.

 

[hank37w]

I think that’s correct. Still doesn’t change things. He’s only been getting one year extensions so he hasn’t had a chance to slacken off. And that’s taking into account all of his injuries.

My thoughts about the short contact extensions are that he has only been able to perform in a handful of games and those being very much towards the end of this latest contract.

Kind of makes you think of what he might be thinking, "Gee, I haven't got much time left to impress for a new contract, I better pull my finger out and show something." 🤣

They are just my thoughts on him, just want to see something from him on a more regular basis and time is running out.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

My thoughts about the short contact extensions are that he has only been able to perform in a handful of games and those being very much towards the end of this latest contract.

Kind of makes you think of what he might be thinking, "Gee, I haven't got much time left to impress for a new contract, I better pull my finger out and show something." 🤣

They are just my thoughts on him, just want to see something from him on a more regular basis and time is running out.

Well, to this point, he’s almost our player of the year. Definitely the player who’s had the most influence on the field. I remember he had a blinder in the Parra trial, but it was a trial, so didn’t really get that much fanfare. But the signs were there even then. He’s easily earned a two year deal.

 

[hank37w]

I'm really torn over the guy, not sure if he is only putting in now looking for a contract and then there is that constant injury concern, I guess at the sub $500k (maybe $450k tops) for two years he currently looks like better value than some of our current signings.

I guess we will probably end up doing it and if he does get another serious injury then that is probably game over for him and we probably get a top 30 spot back and cap relief, so probably not the worst thing we could do.

 

[Halbrowne61]

My thoughts about the short contact extensions are that he has only been able to perform in a handful of games and those being very much towards the end of this latest contract.

Kind of makes you think of what he might be thinking, "Gee, I haven't got much time left to impress for a new contract, I better pull my finger out and show something." 🤣

They are just my thoughts on him, just want to see something from him on a more regular basis and time is running out.

Gee Hank, I’d hate to think AD, or any of our players, could just flick a switch and go from mediocre to outstanding just like that ! Whilst he’s had a standout month I think there are other factors in play, as well as maybe some increased effort.
Either way, the $64 questions are, where does he play long term, how much do we offer and how long do we keep him.
The way it’s going it looks like we won’t have to worry coz $350k looks like our top offer, which actually means, we don’t want or need you

 

[BAGNF05]

Gee Hank, I’d hate to think AD, or any of our players, could just flick a switch and go from mediocre to outstanding just like that ! Whilst he’s had a standout month I think there are other factors in play, as well as maybe some increased effort.
Either way, the $64 questions are, where does he play long term, how much do we offer and how long do we keep him.
The way it’s going it looks like we won’t have to worry coz $350k looks like our top offer, which actually means, we don’t want or need you

I think AD would be smart to accept 350K next year with a clause in there for 27’ based on his performance at lock. If he can nail that down it prolongs his career and would earn him better coin.

 

[tig_prmz]

He's insanely overrated as a player, a commentator and a "personality" ... hard to call him that because he lacks any personality imo.

I agree.

gee that's rough.

Forget the winning record, but even his style of playing, his kicking game, short passing game was elite. He was a great clutch player. He is considered a tier below Smith, Slater, JT etc but he should be in the same class as them.

As a commentator, I agree, he is quite bad.