David Nofoaluma #164

[Jedi_Tiger]

Nofa is more for us than what he offers on the field.

He is our Junior,
His Trys,
His Smile
He punches above his weight
Nofo is what the Tigers are - He is our brand

Losing him would further damage our brand amongst the fans of today.

And tedesco and Woods were not juniors? and far better players than Nofo
Loze nofo the club will still go on we lost better players before this

 

[Guest]

The perception of management's ability to  preside over club matters competently is the only factor constantly scrutinised, with our retention/recruitment at the top of the list.
So to let the only current junior we've helped reach their full potential - throughout instability  - walk, would be a disservice to trying to correct this perception.
The last few years have made it impossible to measure the success of any club objectives, but I'd say seeing Nofo at peak performance and developed into a solid NRL player shows us that we are making some sort of headway.

He deserves to be rewarded for his service and efforts and the club needs to show us, and others, how they'd like to be defined when it comes to player treatment. Because there's a big downside to what we are already (highly) aware of, including in the media, when it comes to releasing our most talented juniors

Lauren I have difficulty with your last paragraph. Nofoaluma has had one good year but really is a relatively slow winger with defensive deficiencies. He imo is at max remuneration and if he wants more he can be on his way. We should back our juniors and.have confidence that another winger will emerge by the end of next year.

No player is perfect though and all have their own faults.
He still performed to the best of his ability and was one of the best wingers in the NRL this year, was my point on it. Idk why it's so hard to give him credit for that.
Not questioning the negotiations - we don't even have the facts at hand - but more that there's another factor which needs to be considered, as it happens to impact the perception of the club.
I'm hopeful we're setting the terms appropriate to the bigger picture (of the club's objectives) but also showing him his worth to the team.

Don't think there are too many juniors within the club and I honestly can't remember the last time we'd had anyone genuinely rated amongst the best in the league.
I get what's done is done but I don't wish to see the club follow the same business model that's caused us detriment before

We each have differing views on players. Imo Nofoaluma is at max dollar value. We have outstanding outside back talent at the Club. Josh Rizk is a super talent. He is a very busy player, strong and super quick.

With players like Rizk who look like future FG material, I wouldn't be too worried if Nofo did pull up stumps and move on. Yes, he's been a great clubman but we've worked hard to identify and develop junior talent, and purchase it in other areas. I'd offer Nofo a 3 year deal and he can take it or leave it.

 

[hammertime]

If he doesn't sign soon, then maybe we agree with him to swap to the storm for this year and get JAC.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

If he doesn't sign soon, then maybe we agree with him to swap to the storm for this year and get JAC.

100%
go to Melbourne and see what all parties can come up with for a JAC swap, especially if he wants more than we are prepared to pay for his next contract we will lose him anyway

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Wow the amount of doom and hate in this thread over a stock standard answer from a player who is in the middle of contract negotiations is embarrassing.

 

[balmain boy]

He's been overpaid for a while. Some are saying 500k but that would place him in the top5 highest paid wingers in the game. Is he that good? No.
His value is probably about 400k. He's been on 450k for a while now after his previous loyalty. Definitely can't see madge offering him more than he's on now. You'd offer him a 2 year extension on the same money.
He hasn't earnt a big payday. Just because he tries hard doesn't mean we should offer contracts based on our hearts not our heads. He's no gamebreaker or matchwinner. His defence is poor. He's fairly easily replaced although the media will crucify us if we don't keep him. We need new blood, and players with a winning mentality, to take us forwards as a club.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

He is not a representative winger and has been well paid in comparison to JAC had one good year. He is a winger too which is replaceable. After losing tedesco anyone is replaceable

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

He's been overpaid for a while. Some are saying 500k but that would place him in the top5 highest paid wingers in the game. Is he that good? No.
His value is probably about 400k. He's been on 450k for a while now after his previous loyalty. Definitely can't see madge offering him more than he's on now. You'd offer him a 2 year extension on the same money.
He hasn't earnt a big payday. Just because he tries hard doesn't mean we should offer contracts based on our hearts not our heads. He's no gamebreaker or matchwinner. His defence is poor. He's fairly easily replaced although the media will crucify us if we don't keep him. We need new blood, and players with a winning mentality, to take us forwards as a club.

Well said

 

[happy_tiger]

He's been overpaid for a while. Some are saying 500k but that would place him in the top5 highest paid wingers in the game. Is he that good? No.
His value is probably about 400k. He's been on 450k for a while now after his previous loyalty. Definitely can't see madge offering him more than he's on now. You'd offer him a 2 year extension on the same money.
He hasn't earnt a big payday. Just because he tries hard doesn't mean we should offer contracts based on our hearts not our heads. He's no gamebreaker or matchwinner. His defence is poor. He's fairly easily replaced although the media will crucify us if we don't keep him. We need new blood, and players with a winning mentality, to take us forwards as a club.

Well said

Yep people need to remember he was signed after that amazing Rd 1 performance v Souths in 2017 when he had a heap of offloads and was paid around 450 k from memory ...since he signed last season was the only time he probably earned it ....I'm not begrudging the bloke for getting those bucks ...but you can't claim to be a great clubman and then sell yourself out like he did in the media .....


Just my two bobs

 

[das tigers]

I don't mnid noffa having a look at the market.I'd be annoyed if we didn't put in
a good offer for him or he took similar $ to play against us.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

He's been overpaid for a while. Some are saying 500k but that would place him in the top5 highest paid wingers in the game. Is he that good? No.
His value is probably about 400k. He's been on 450k for a while now after his previous loyalty. Definitely can't see madge offering him more than he's on now. You'd offer him a 2 year extension on the same money.
He hasn't earnt a big payday. Just because he tries hard doesn't mean we should offer contracts based on our hearts not our heads. He's no gamebreaker or matchwinner. His defence is poor. He's fairly easily replaced although the media will crucify us if we don't keep him. We need new blood, and players with a winning mentality, to take us forwards as a club.

Well said

Yep people need to remember he was signed after that amazing Rd 1 performance v Souths in 2017 when he had a heap of offloads and was paid around 450 k from memory ...since he signed last season was the only time he probably earned it ....I'm not begrudging the bloke for getting those bucks ...but you can't claim to be a great clubman and then sell yourself out like he did in the media .....


Just my two bobs

absolutely as a player you get what you can get and as a club you pay what you believe is value. If the two dont meet then you part ways no hard feelings

 

[Spartan117]

Losing him would further damage our brand amongst the fans of today.

He’s just one player. If he goes he goes.

Yes, he is 1 player

But he is one of a very long list of players that choose to leave or not sign on for what we are doing here.

If he's given a fair offer and chooses to take something elsewhere, that's life. He's not worth paying overs for. If we have to pay overs for someone i'd rather it be a Munster or someone like that.

This is Nofo's 9th season and he's never played a game of finals football. Maybe the change would do him good.

Totally Agree (Insert Thumbs Up Also).

He is pretty Good, and is one of the few well known players. My 5x jnr Tigers all recognise Benji and Nofo.

My point is that we are bleeding out and the first rule is -> "Stop the bleeding".

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

I don't mnid noffa having a look at the market.I'd be annoyed if we didn't put in
a good offer for him or he took similar $ to play against us.

but 100k less is 100k you can't spend on someone else,, every player has a price point happy if club kept the 400k to 450k for 2cyears or something he is a wing er not a 1 6 7 or 9

 

[tigerbalm]

Please don't pay overs for Nofa. Great on his day, abysmal on others. As a club, Wests need less "rocks and diamonds" players and more consistent performers. If he can get some more $$$$ good luck.

 

[happy_tiger]

Losing him would further damage our brand amongst the fans of today.

He’s just one player. If he goes he goes.

Yes, he is 1 player

But he is one of a very long list of players that choose to leave or not sign on for what we are doing here.

If he's given a fair offer and chooses to take something elsewhere, that's life. He's not worth paying overs for. If we have to pay overs for someone i'd rather it be a Munster or someone like that.

This is Nofo's 9th season and he's never played a game of finals football. Maybe the change would do him good.

Totally Agree (Insert Thumbs Up Also).

He is pretty Good, and is one of the few well known players. My 5x jnr Tigers all recognise Benji and Nofo.

My point is that we are bleeding out and the first rule is -"Stop the bleeding".

How many transfusions must we have had by now

 

[TigerWest]

I don't mnid noffa having a look at the market.I'd be annoyed if we didn't put in
a good offer for him or he took similar $ to play against us.

but 100k less is 100k you can't spend on someone else,, every player has a price point happy if club kept the 400k to 450k for 2cyears or something he is a wing er not a 1 6 7 or 9

Might go along way to pay for JAC?

 

[hobbo1]

He's been overpaid for a while. Some are saying 500k but that would place him in the top5 highest paid wingers in the game. Is he that good? No.
His value is probably about 400k. He's been on 450k for a while now after his previous loyalty. Definitely can't see madge offering him more than he's on now. You'd offer him a 2 year extension on the same money.
He hasn't earnt a big payday. Just because he tries hard doesn't mean we should offer contracts based on our hearts not our heads. He's no gamebreaker or matchwinner. His defence is poor. He's fairly easily replaced although the media will crucify us if we don't keep him. We need new blood, and players with a winning mentality, to take us forwards as a club.

Well said

Yep people need to remember he was signed after that amazing Rd 1 performance v Souths in 2017 when he had a heap of offloads and was paid around 450 k from memory ...since he signed last season was the only time he probably earned it ....I'm not begrudging the bloke for getting those bucks ...but you can't claim to be a great clubman and then sell yourself out like he did in the media .....


Just my two bobs

Trade him for a clothes dryer

 

[happy_tiger]

He's been overpaid for a while. Some are saying 500k but that would place him in the top5 highest paid wingers in the game. Is he that good? No.
His value is probably about 400k. He's been on 450k for a while now after his previous loyalty. Definitely can't see madge offering him more than he's on now. You'd offer him a 2 year extension on the same money.
He hasn't earnt a big payday. Just because he tries hard doesn't mean we should offer contracts based on our hearts not our heads. He's no gamebreaker or matchwinner. His defence is poor. He's fairly easily replaced although the media will crucify us if we don't keep him. We need new blood, and players with a winning mentality, to take us forwards as a club.

Well said

Yep people need to remember he was signed after that amazing Rd 1 performance v Souths in 2017 when he had a heap of offloads and was paid around 450 k from memory ...since he signed last season was the only time he probably earned it ....I'm not begrudging the bloke for getting those bucks ...but you can't claim to be a great clubman and then sell yourself out like he did in the media .....


Just my two bobs

Trade him for a clothes dryer

After he wrestles the bear and finds the possum

 

[hobbo1]

He's been overpaid for a while. Some are saying 500k but that would place him in the top5 highest paid wingers in the game. Is he that good? No.
His value is probably about 400k. He's been on 450k for a while now after his previous loyalty. Definitely can't see madge offering him more than he's on now. You'd offer him a 2 year extension on the same money.
He hasn't earnt a big payday. Just because he tries hard doesn't mean we should offer contracts based on our hearts not our heads. He's no gamebreaker or matchwinner. His defence is poor. He's fairly easily replaced although the media will crucify us if we don't keep him. We need new blood, and players with a winning mentality, to take us forwards as a club.

Well said

Yep people need to remember he was signed after that amazing Rd 1 performance v Souths in 2017 when he had a heap of offloads and was paid around 450 k from memory ...since he signed last season was the only time he probably earned it ....I'm not begrudging the bloke for getting those bucks ...but you can't claim to be a great clubman and then sell yourself out like he did in the media .....


Just my two bobs

Trade him for a clothes dryer

After he wrestles the bear and finds the possum

Seriously though ... if Nuffoaluma could learn to defend ( no more spook plays) you’d give him the 500k

As for now ... tell him he’s dreaming !

 

[JayT]

I can't see how losing Noffa could be a good thing.