Why can’t we just buy him out to free up the roster spot . If he’s minimum wage , that’s now only 80k we owe him pro rata .
That’s a Richo long lunch … 🥪
Brandon Tumeth #266
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That’s a Richo long lunch … 🥪
balmain boy
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I think the minimum wage is about 125k now..
He must be injured though. He'd say least be playing bench in Cup if he was fit. Just as a shop window for other clubs if nothing 😔 else
Fainu Brothers
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I remember before he signed on there was talk he was off to Parra and everyone was blowing up that we were losing our good juniors
finnzo
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I think this was a case of the club listening to fans and not wanting us to get angry. Thank god Richo is here
Tito Santana
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This guy is worse than Kyle Lovett - and that’s saying something….
Roar_Power
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I thought it was the Sharks but recall it being a desperate retention at the time.
pawsandclaws1
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The stay sharps have been out for Tumeth due to the top 30 position. If he was learning in the lower grades on T and T deal, he would not cop most of the crticism which comes his way. Feledy has also copped heavy criticism when he is learning to defend in the most difficult position in RL. Mason also copped a heap for not getting to bombs despite being a novice both in the NRL and at fullback. We need to give our young players time to develop.
finnzo
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100% correct it’s not there fault our previous management offered them top 30 deals prior to them been ready
Rock Hopper Steve
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The stay sharps I like it equivalent to the sharpest tools in the shed, you hit the nail on the head paws T&T describes the level Tumeth and Feledy are at, Mason top 30 I can live with he has shown much more potential for mine.
nrlsurvivor
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We need to be patient with forwards as many aren’t ready for first grade until around 23 years old when bodies have filled out and they’ve had some years in reserve grade getting conditioned to playing against men.
Tumeth activated an option for ‘25, which I suspect was in his favour.
We are short on 2RF’s and he showed a lot of promise as a junior playing origin for NSW 19’s I believe. Still plenty of time for him to develop.
No harm in keeping him on for the rest of his contract then offering a lower tier deal from next year to develop him at the appropriate pace.
Tumeth activated an option for ‘25, which I suspect was in his favour.
We are short on 2RF’s and he showed a lot of promise as a junior playing origin for NSW 19’s I believe. Still plenty of time for him to develop.
No harm in keeping him on for the rest of his contract then offering a lower tier deal from next year to develop him at the appropriate pace.
pawsandclaws1
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I read Feledy defended well in the first game of the season and according to one of our forum members was the best of the backs yesterday. Benji introducing him to the NRL to know what level of performance is required has paid dividends. I hope he continues to work hard on his game because any centre who can find the try line as regularly as Feleday does is valued.
hammertime
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He cops a lot because he's in a position where we really need someone to step up right now. Both him and sukkar seem to be struggling. All of us would love to be wrong about him.
Buttface
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Nathan Milone?
I met his dad and even he couldn’t believe he got a run at NRL.
Rock Hopper Steve
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I wish there was growing left in his body more size would help for 1st grade a lot achieve his ability level but sadly just can't make the next step to a solid 1st grader the drop off is huge, happy to persist and hope he succeeds but Faataape is in front of him at the moment.
Tigerstigerstigers
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If latu holds a spot in first grade , feledy will grow in value exponentially as their combination is awesome
Rock Hopper Steve
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Praying Makasini reaches the level expected with the extension he has been given, this is the predicament you face with outstanding juniors coming through you can only hope Richo and Benji can read it right, comments are very promising about his size and speed though, can't wait to get a look at him in 1st grade will be patient only when he's ready.
No one’s blaming them . They deserve their money . But the roster spot is not guaranteed , and as they’re in the final year of thier contract , and on close to minimum wage , I don’t see the issue with getting rid of them at this point in the season.
And what is thier fault , from what I hear about Tumeth in particular , is he was offered a renegotiated contract to include 26 on a reduced roster spot , and refused to negotiate .
Sure you can take that route , and you’re fully entitled to, but you can’t claim a narrative of the club screwing you/ it’s not my fault , when you have been offered an alternative to suit everybody .
That’s where the whole thing gets dicey .
Yeah I recall him making a good read and tackle when they shifted it early. He was totally out of his depth on debut but he looked better last season in the NRL. Seems a nice kid.
magpies forever
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Yep, Richo said late last year if he had to they would pay out one or two of the 30 x spots to free up spots for recruiting others if needed. Obviously Tumuth probably is one and potentially Doueihi / Naden others. Tumuth has done nothing and has to be the first paid out if/as needed. Having said that h stil has time to show something in KOE but he hasnt shown anything to date in terms of standing out and open to the next level of NRL.
hank37w
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But that hair cut. 🤔
