David Nofoaluma #164

[GNR4LIFE]

don't think momo can play wing so might be AJ and talau on wings for 2021

I don't think there's been a suggestion that Nofo would leave now. He's contracted for 2021.

Ignore him when it comes to Noffa. He’s not rational

righto champ

Well, where does playing Roberts on the wing come from? You want him gone at all costs

 

[TigerWest]

This is just part of the negotiations process


There are different ways of negotiating.

THere are many club greats who chose not to negotiate in the media. These are people with class and dignity and these are people who deserve to be remembered as club greats.

TBH I don’t think the players are smart enough to get these things going, I believe it is there grubby managers, remembering of course every $ they get for the client, that get a cut, they couldn’t give a dam about clubs.

 

[Needaname]

Avo who is out there that is fast that can replace him ? Mansour is solid not spectacular by any stretch

The Hammer. North Queensland can’t keep him wrapped up for ever!

 

[Tiger5150]

This is just part of the negotiations process


There are different ways of negotiating.

THere are many club greats who chose not to negotiate in the media. These are people with class and dignity and these are people who deserve to be remembered as club greats.

TBH I don’t think the players are smart enough to get these things going, I believe it is there grubby managers, remembering of course every $ they get for the client, that get a cut, they couldn’t give a dam about clubs.

That article is full of direct quotes from Nofa.

 

[BalmainJnr]

NRL transfer news: David Nofoaluma could quit Wests Tigers for Parramatta Eels

David Nofoaluma wants his financial demands met by Wests Tigers or he will consider quitting the club - a move that could land the club a rep star.

Star winger David Nofoaluma will consider quitting Wests Tigers for rivals Parramatta if the club fails to meet his financial demands of his next contract.

While Wests face a battle to retain Nofoaluma, The Daily Telegraph understands unwanted Penrith flyer Josh Mansour could now land at the Tigers for next season.

Nofoaluma, 26, is off contract after next season and negotiating a possible three-year extension. The Dally M winger of the year could command could command up to $450,000 a season on a deal that could be worth $1.35 million.



While negotiations with Wests are continuing, Nofoaluma told The Daily Telegraph last week he would test his value on the open market.

“I obviously love the Wests Tigers and the fans, you can tell by my passion.” Nofoaluma said. “But in reality, I am heading into what could potentially be my last contract.

“I am going to explore all my options and weigh up what’s the best decision for myself and more importantly my future.”


If Nofoaluma cannot secure a lucrative deal at Concord, he could leave for Parramatta, where he has friends. Nofoaluma spoke with Eels coach Brad Arthur in 2017 before electing to stay at the Tigers, where he wants to remain now — but only if the price is right.

Nofoaluma wants to play finals footy — and secure representative honours — and it’s understood he feels that could be more attainable at the Eels. In 139 NRL games for the Tigers, he has never played a final, a victim of the club’s nine-year top-eight drought.

One rival club recruitment manager said: “Nofoaluma is one of the best wingers in the game. You would have to give up $450,000 a season to get him.”


Wests have tabled a three-year deal but any possible gap between the offer and Nofoaluma’s expectations remain unknown.

Parramatta winger Blake Ferguson also comes off contact after next season.

Mansour has told those close to him that he is considering interest from Wests and Canterbury.

The Bulldogs are being patient with Mansour, believing they could sign him cheap by waiting until January — three months into the 2021 pay cycle — if the former Test winger cannot find a club.


Canterbury may though increase their interest in Mansour if the club misses out on Storm winger Josh Addo-Carr for 2022.

While contracted to Melbourne for 2021, Addo-Carr will return to Sydney the following year with South Sydney now emerging as the favourite to sign him.

Privately, Canterbury hope to nab Addo-Carr but the club isn’t incredibly confident.

There is a third, unknown, club which has also discussed Mansour, aged 30. The Bulldogs are also looking to strengthen the fullback and hooking position.


Nofoaluma scored 17 tries in 20 games this season and was unlucky to miss selection in the NSW State of Origin squad.

“I know with whatever decision I make, I can say I’ve given one hundred per cent every time I have stepped foot on the field for this club,” Nofoaluma said.

Who wrote this inflammatory trash?
So they have rehashed his remarks from the other day. Then fabricated a narrative of him potentially quitting the club to put his words in a negative context and drawing a long bow to the water snakes because he spoke to them three years ago and then deducing that, per his own statement, his preference is to remain at WT.
All the while eluding to a “potential” gap between his offer from WT and his expectations for his salary while touting a figure that is remarkably similar to his exisiting contract.

 

[cqtiger]

I just think that the club now has the right personnel in contract/salary cap management and they put a reasonable dollar figure on each player they offer contracts.

I’m sure there is some flexibility there but I wouldn’t think 6 figure sums are classed as flexible.

 

[cqtiger]

As in flexible figures over and above the offered contract

 

[balmain boy]

Not just isn't worth much. People talk as if other clubs don't have players who make metres and take dirty hit ups. All those clubs in the finals Just wished they had Nof to improve them.

He's trying to cash in on the guest good year if his career. Fair enough, bit in also glad we're not taking the bait. He'll be taking a pay cut if he stays. Someone else can become the heart and soul of the club

 

[TYGA]

I must be going mad Nofa is worth every penny of 400-450k a year. The cap averages out at 300k a player maybe more when you factor in rookies and minimum contracts. We won’t get a replacement for any less I’ll tell you that. If you want to run with kids good luck.

 

[bathursttiger1]

I must be going mad Nofa is worth every penny of 400-450k a year. The cap averages out at 300k a player maybe more when you factor in rookies and minimum contracts. We won’t get a replacement for any less I’ll tell you that. If you want to run with kids good luck.

Nofa is worth every bit of $450K a season.

 

[Guest]

don't think momo can play wing so might be AJ and talau on wings for 2021

I don't think there's been a suggestion that Nofo would leave now. He's contracted for 2021.

Ignore him when it comes to Noffa. He’s not rational

just because i don't want to throw 550k or 650k at him ... ok
at 450k resign him

I don't think anyone on here is foolish enough to suggest those types of figures.

 

[Russell]

450k a year you do the deal. We have zero player who qualify for the king serving player allowance.
You know what you get from Nofa 400k over 4 years is the smart play.

Don't think he will sign for less than the last contract - personally I don't blame him.

Judging by the reaction on here to him asking for a better contract:

Given his loyalty of the past 7 years and the 100% he has put in almost every game, all t he dirty hit ups etc. etc.

Love Nofo and what he represents at the tigers.

I think you should go where you can get the better deal and a chance at finals Nofo - it will be sad to see you go but you maybe better appreciated somewhere else than you are at the Wests Tigers.

Some of the comments on here are disgraceful - no wonder players have not wanted to come here.

 

[yeahcaz]

This situation has been blown up over absolutely nothing. Articles written by a bunch of nupties that will Milk one article for everything that it’s worth. If this club can’t give Nof 450k a year then they’re idiots. We’re not gonna get anyone better and it would just be another thing that we can be laughed at for

 

[JC99]

Bold move from Nofa. There’s heaps of good wingers available in 2022

 

[hank37w]

What's with all the talk about $450K, I thought Nofa was on that already?

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

don't think momo can play wing so might be AJ and talau on wings for 2021

I don't think there's been a suggestion that Nofo would leave now. He's contracted for 2021.

Ignore him when it comes to Noffa. He’s not rational

righto champ

Well, where does playing Roberts on the wing come from? You want him gone at all costs

no i corrected myself in the following post that was an error

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

This situation has been blown up over absolutely nothing. Articles written by a bunch of nupties that will Milk one article for everything that it’s worth. If this club can’t give Nof 450k a year then they’re idiots. We’re not gonna get anyone better and it would just be another thing that we can be laughed at for

450k is what he is on now
yeahcaz he wants more than what he is on now that is the issue

 

[tigerap]

Seeking north of $685k

 

[avocadoontoast]

Seeking north of $685k

Surely not!?

 

[WT2K]

Seeking north of $685k

Must've spent some time with Naden recently if he's asking for that