@MAGPIES1963 said in [Matterson unhappy at Tigers?](/post/1071720) said:@GNR4LIFE said:If it's only a matter of $$$, don't we have someone in the club who has the professional negotiating skill to be able to work out a deal benificial for both sides.
If we lose him, we lose a player that can attract other quality junior and/or senior players, then we have to start all over again and go through all the crap of finding a replacement who is just as talented as Matterson.
But, by the sound of things Wests Tigers have made up their mind to play hard ball, and yes I know we are building towards a brighter 2021, but that build needs to start now by retaining Ryan Matterson.
I agree with you that Matterson has been solid this year. It is also possible he may get better next year or maybe this is as good as he gets, only time will tell on this.
For mine, if someone does not want to be at a club, or a job, and has a desire to be elsewhere, I know from personal experience you will not get the best out of them and they will leave sooner rather than later. Maybe it is a blessing in disguise and the club may come out bigger and better for it, but I would rather have players who want to be here.