David Nofoaluma #164

[rustycage]

Nofalopoulos the legend has to be signed. It will be the most bone headed move if we play hardball for small change. The club has to get its act together if you don’t sign Nofa no player of any stature will go near the joint. Every player looks at how clubs treat their long term players.

Hard negotiation is fair and tigers should be applauded lose him for 50k then it’s ridiculous.

Agree if its like a 50k debacle we should just pay, it will like you said go towards showing other players we can retain talent. But we gotta be a bit more wary about going overboard, I just think in this case there is little to no chance of that actually being able to happen due to his eligibility of the veterans discount, and the fact that we dont have too many retained juniours, mainly pouched, and that brooks isnt really going to affect this even if he is eligible, his not the one coming off contract looking for a pay bump.

We are offering 400k I spoke to a few people today in the know. It’s fair tbh but I wouldn’t lose him over 50k. Hopefully split the difference as it’s peanuts after tax. Nofa is more important to the team than many understand.

I thought $375k. I can live with $400k. These $500k + suggestions are crazy.

$400k and a Corolla
Take it or leave it

Hearing that’s the sticking point. He wanted a Corolla but we offered him a ‘96 Daihatsu Charade. He’s thinking it over.

Just go all in. A big splurge on an 03 np Paj is the go. Nobody knocks back a Pajero. Seal the deal.

 

[avocadoontoast]

Nofalopoulos the legend has to be signed. It will be the most bone headed move if we play hardball for small change. The club has to get its act together if you don’t sign Nofa no player of any stature will go near the joint. Every player looks at how clubs treat their long term players.

Hard negotiation is fair and tigers should be applauded lose him for 50k then it’s ridiculous.

Agree if its like a 50k debacle we should just pay, it will like you said go towards showing other players we can retain talent. But we gotta be a bit more wary about going overboard, I just think in this case there is little to no chance of that actually being able to happen due to his eligibility of the veterans discount, and the fact that we dont have too many retained juniours, mainly pouched, and that brooks isnt really going to affect this even if he is eligible, his not the one coming off contract looking for a pay bump.

We are offering 400k I spoke to a few people today in the know. It’s fair tbh but I wouldn’t lose him over 50k. Hopefully split the difference as it’s peanuts after tax. Nofa is more important to the team than many understand.

I thought $375k. I can live with $400k. These $500k + suggestions are crazy.

$400k and a Corolla
Take it or leave it

Hearing that’s the sticking point. He wanted a Corolla but we offered him a ‘96 Daihatsu Charade. He’s thinking it over.

Just go all in. A big splurge on an 03 np Paj is the go. Nobody knocks back a Pajero. Seal the deal.

If he turns down a 4wd with monocoque chassis the man is a fool.

 

[BZN]

Nofalopoulos the legend has to be signed. It will be the most bone headed move if we play hardball for small change. The club has to get its act together if you don’t sign Nofa no player of any stature will go near the joint. Every player looks at how clubs treat their long term players.

Hard negotiation is fair and tigers should be applauded lose him for 50k then it’s ridiculous.

Agree if its like a 50k debacle we should just pay, it will like you said go towards showing other players we can retain talent. But we gotta be a bit more wary about going overboard, I just think in this case there is little to no chance of that actually being able to happen due to his eligibility of the veterans discount, and the fact that we dont have too many retained juniours, mainly pouched, and that brooks isnt really going to affect this even if he is eligible, his not the one coming off contract looking for a pay bump.

We are offering 400k I spoke to a few people today in the know. It’s fair tbh but I wouldn’t lose him over 50k. Hopefully split the difference as it’s peanuts after tax. Nofa is more important to the team than many understand.

I thought $375k. I can live with $400k. These $500k + suggestions are crazy.

$400k and a Corolla
Take it or leave it

Hearing that’s the sticking point. He wanted a Corolla but we offered him a ‘96 Daihatsu Charade. He’s thinking it over.

I purchased a new Daihatsu Charade approx 1992 and it was a terrific car until it was nearly written off by a semi trailer.
The car I traded in was a Nissan Pulsar 'Sport' and it was the biggest hunk of junk. I had only owned it for about 2 years and in that time it developed rust in the roof and a serious problem with the motor.

 

[Alex Seyfarth's #1 Fan]

For those wondering the following players qualify for the veteran allowance in 2021 (from what I can tell):
- David Nofoaluma
- James Tamou
- Joseph Leilua
- Russell Packer (?)

The allowance of $200K can be spread between these four players (can be used how the club sees fit). It means we can theoretically offer $50K more to Nofo than any other team. This lines up with the reported $500K (last week reported at $450K, now $500K).

 

[pawsandclaws1]

I’m shocked how much Nofo negativity there is in this thread.

Nofo is the heart and soul of this club. He contributes the most on AND off the field.

And all that aside he is an elite winger. Without a doubt top 5 and I would argue top 3. Who’s better...JAC and maybe Tupou. Who else?

He absolutely deserves to be paid as an elite winger. We’ve seen the club draw a line in the sand and refuse to pay overs so I have full confidence Hartigan and Madge will get it right here.

Jesus if you’re a Tigers fan and you don’t love Nofo then IMO you’re doing it wrong.

Jac and Tupou are not even on $400'000 a year
I think Jac is on $350'000 and Tupou on less
So if the two guys are better than Nofoaluma then I think Nofoaluma should take $450'000 from our cap maximum
And thats being generous based on other wingers abilities and salary
If Nofoaluma is able to get a long service player allowance then by all means I would top it up
But I am not sure he is able to get that at the moment
If he signed a 3 year contract with us now that would surely get him up to 10 years at witch point he would be in line for a payment of up to $200'000 outside the cap
So that being said, $450'000 x 3 years = $1'350'000 plus add $200'000 for his final year and you have a total of $1'550'000 over 3 years
Now that's top $ for a winger of Nofoaluma's ability
To put it into perspective
I believe we would easily get Sivo for $450'000 a year
Take the clubman out of it, who would you prefer

Now I hope Nofoaluma stays, I really do
But we must be smart with our contracts otherwise we will never make the 8 yet alone win a grand final

What ever happens, I hope a decision is made very quickly
We dont need Nofoaluma and his Manager dragging this on
Or it wont look good

400k range salary is not high end or top dollar. It’s a fair price. Run the club by offering Roosters and Storm salaries and we will have NSW Cup Players. In time we can do that but atm players want more to play with the Tigers.

It’s the reality people are big being realistic. You have to build the club before you can dictate salary structures as a preferred destination club.

It’s our in the sky and delusional to think we won’t pay more than the Roosters for the same player.

If you pay him more than he is worth, you have to be consistent across the roster. Player managers will quickly pick up on this and we will be back in salary cap difficulties. The Club has valued him and if he doesn't agree he can chase dollars elsewhere.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

I’m shocked how much Nofo negativity there is in this thread.

Nofo is the heart and soul of this club. He contributes the most on AND off the field.

And all that aside he is an elite winger. Without a doubt top 5 and I would argue top 3. Who’s better...JAC and maybe Tupou. Who else?

He absolutely deserves to be paid as an elite winger. We’ve seen the club draw a line in the sand and refuse to pay overs so I have full confidence Hartigan and Madge will get it right here.

Jesus if you’re a Tigers fan and you don’t love Nofo then IMO you’re doing it wrong.

Jac and Tupou are not even on $400'000 a year
I think Jac is on $350'000 and Tupou on less
So if the two guys are better than Nofoaluma then I think Nofoaluma should take $450'000 from our cap maximum
And thats being generous based on other wingers abilities and salary
If Nofoaluma is able to get a long service player allowance then by all means I would top it up
But I am not sure he is able to get that at the moment
If he signed a 3 year contract with us now that would surely get him up to 10 years at witch point he would be in line for a payment of up to $200'000 outside the cap
So that being said, $450'000 x 3 years = $1'350'000 plus add $200'000 for his final year and you have a total of $1'550'000 over 3 years
Now that's top $ for a winger of Nofoaluma's ability
To put it into perspective
I believe we would easily get Sivo for $450'000 a year
Take the clubman out of it, who would you prefer

Now I hope Nofoaluma stays, I really do
But we must be smart with our contracts otherwise we will never make the 8 yet alone win a grand final

What ever happens, I hope a decision is made very quickly
We dont need Nofoaluma and his Manager dragging this on
Or it wont look good

400k range salary is not high end or top dollar. It’s a fair price. Run the club by offering Roosters and Storm salaries and we will have NSW Cup Players. In time we can do that but atm players want more to play with the Tigers.

It’s the reality people are big being realistic. You have to build the club before you can dictate salary structures as a preferred destination club.

It’s our in the sky and delusional to think we won’t pay more than the Roosters for the same player.

If you pay him more than he is worth, you have to be consistent across the roster. Player managers will quickly pick up on this and we will be back in salary cap difficulties. The Club has valued him and if he doesn't agree he can chase dollars elsewhere.

exactly pick your targets an example Luciano Leiluia will likely want an upgrade at next contract.
Same as Luke Brooks etc they all have a price point
Scott Woodward is now with the club from Melbourne as a rugby league analyst so head hartigan will work out a price point

 

[mike]

Nofoaluma is off contract at the end of 2021 and the Tigers have tabled a three-year deal for their star winger which would make him one of the best-paid outside backs in the game.

This is a concern...

Yeah I wonder what the exact figure is.... it will hurt us in the final year of his deal most likely

It is a worry. Good news re Madge though.

I’m happy both are extending for sure. With that veteran allowance, if he’s on say $600k (just an example) and we use the $200k allowance, that means he’ll only take $400k from our cap?

That is not how it works.

How does it work then? If it’s an allowance surely it saves us cap Space in some way?

It doesn't all of a sudden make a player worth more money, we get $200k in total if we have any players that have been in our top 30 squad for 8 years, any players that has been in top 30 squads at any clubs for 10 years or any players that were contracted by the club for 2 years prior to their 1st NRL contract until they turn 22.

I am not 100% sure but I believe that $200k to be a total across the club and not for each individual player.

Yes 200K in total across all eligible, not per player.

 

[Geo]

I’m shocked how much Nofo negativity there is in this thread.

Nofo is the heart and soul of this club. He contributes the most on AND off the field.

And all that aside he is an elite winger. Without a doubt top 5 and I would argue top 3. Who’s better...JAC and maybe Tupou. Who else?

He absolutely deserves to be paid as an elite winger. We’ve seen the club draw a line in the sand and refuse to pay overs so I have full confidence Hartigan and Madge will get it right here.

Jesus if you’re a Tigers fan and you don’t love Nofo then IMO you’re doing it wrong.

Jac and Tupou are not even on $400'000 a year
I think Jac is on $350'000 and Tupou on less
So if the two guys are better than Nofoaluma then I think Nofoaluma should take $450'000 from our cap maximum
And thats being generous based on other wingers abilities and salary
If Nofoaluma is able to get a long service player allowance then by all means I would top it up
But I am not sure he is able to get that at the moment
If he signed a 3 year contract with us now that would surely get him up to 10 years at witch point he would be in line for a payment of up to $200'000 outside the cap
So that being said, $450'000 x 3 years = $1'350'000 plus add $200'000 for his final year and you have a total of $1'550'000 over 3 years
Now that's top $ for a winger of Nofoaluma's ability
To put it into perspective
I believe we would easily get Sivo for $450'000 a year
Take the clubman out of it, who would you prefer

Now I hope Nofoaluma stays, I really do
But we must be smart with our contracts otherwise we will never make the 8 yet alone win a grand final

What ever happens, I hope a decision is made very quickly
We dont need Nofoaluma and his Manager dragging this on
Or it wont look good

400k range salary is not high end or top dollar. It’s a fair price. Run the club by offering Roosters and Storm salaries and we will have NSW Cup Players. In time we can do that but atm players want more to play with the Tigers.

It’s the reality people are big being realistic. You have to build the club before you can dictate salary structures as a preferred destination club.

It’s our in the sky and delusional to think we won’t pay more than the Roosters for the same player.

If you pay him more than he is worth, you have to be consistent across the roster. Player managers will quickly pick up on this and we will be back in salary cap difficulties. The Club has valued him and if he doesn't agree he can chase dollars elsewhere.

exactly pick your targets an example Luciano Leiluia will likely want an upgrade at next contract.
Same as Luke Brooks etc they all have a price point
Scott Woodward is now with the club from Melbourne as a rugby league analyst so head hartigan will work out a price point

That's great when Nofoaluma re-signs you agree on Woodward's and Hartigan's price point for him..

 

[hank37w]

I would 100% take Nofo over Sivo. Not sure what happened with Sivo last year but he went MIA for a big part of the season. There were numerous games he had under 10 runs a game.
He has a fraction of the heart and work rate that Nofo has.

You're right about the heart.

Sick of that clown Sivo holding his neck after every tackle trying to milk a penalty.

He fits right in at Parramatta with the rest of the scum.

 

[tony soprano]

Lee saying mansour still being considered. If we fairdinkum about the 8 we should sign him.

 

[Tiger5150]

For those wondering the following players qualify for the veteran allowance in 2021 (from what I can tell):
- David Nofoaluma
- James Tamou
- Joseph Leilua
- Russell Packer (?)

The allowance of $200K can be spread between these four players (can be used how the club sees fit). It means we can theoretically offer $50K more to Nofo than any other team. This lines up with the reported $500K (last week reported at $450K, now $500K).

I thought it was for veterans that your club had developed, so only Nofa?

 

[Geo]

For those wondering the following players qualify for the veteran allowance in 2021 (from what I can tell):
- David Nofoaluma
- James Tamou
- Joseph Leilua
- Russell Packer (?)

The allowance of $200K can be spread between these four players (can be used how the club sees fit). It means we can theoretically offer $50K more to Nofo than any other team. This lines up with the reported $500K (last week reported at $450K, now $500K).


I thought it was for veterans that your club had developed, so only Nofa?

Those Club developed qualify quicker..

A 10 year NRL player also quilifies for the allowance..

 

[Tiger5150]

For those wondering the following players qualify for the veteran allowance in 2021 (from what I can tell):
- David Nofoaluma
- James Tamou
- Joseph Leilua
- Russell Packer (?)

The allowance of $200K can be spread between these four players (can be used how the club sees fit). It means we can theoretically offer $50K more to Nofo than any other team. This lines up with the reported $500K (last week reported at $450K, now $500K).


I thought it was for veterans that your club had developed, so only Nofa?

Those Club developed qualify quicker..

A 10 year NRL player also quilifies for the allowance..

Thanks for the clarification, so a Nofa qualifies after 8, Tamou (non junior) after 10?

 

[Alex Seyfarth's #1 Fan]

For those wondering the following players qualify for the veteran allowance in 2021 (from what I can tell):
- David Nofoaluma
- James Tamou
- Joseph Leilua
- Russell Packer (?)

The allowance of $200K can be spread between these four players (can be used how the club sees fit). It means we can theoretically offer $50K more to Nofo than any other team. This lines up with the reported $500K (last week reported at $450K, now $500K).


I thought it was for veterans that your club had developed, so only Nofa?

The NRL website says 8 years for your club or 10 years as a top 30 player across the game.

 

[balmain boy]

I’m shocked how much Nofo negativity there is in this thread.

Nofo is the heart and soul of this club. He contributes the most on AND off the field.

And all that aside he is an elite winger. Without a doubt top 5 and I would argue top 3. Who’s better...JAC and maybe Tupou. Who else?

He absolutely deserves to be paid as an elite winger. We’ve seen the club draw a line in the sand and refuse to pay overs so I have full confidence Hartigan and Madge will get it right here.

Jesus if you’re a Tigers fan and you don’t love Nofo then IMO you’re doing it wrong.

Jac and Tupou are not even on $400'000 a year
I think Jac is on $350'000 and Tupou on less
So if the two guys are better than Nofoaluma then I think Nofoaluma should take $450'000 from our cap maximum
And thats being generous based on other wingers abilities and salary
If Nofoaluma is able to get a long service player allowance then by all means I would top it up
But I am not sure he is able to get that at the moment
If he signed a 3 year contract with us now that would surely get him up to 10 years at witch point he would be in line for a payment of up to $200'000 outside the cap
So that being said, $450'000 x 3 years = $1'350'000 plus add $200'000 for his final year and you have a total of $1'550'000 over 3 years
Now that's top $ for a winger of Nofoaluma's ability
To put it into perspective
I believe we would easily get Sivo for $450'000 a year
Take the clubman out of it, who would you prefer

Now I hope Nofoaluma stays, I really do
But we must be smart with our contracts otherwise we will never make the 8 yet alone win a grand final

What ever happens, I hope a decision is made very quickly
We dont need Nofoaluma and his Manager dragging this on
Or it wont look good

You do realise that both JAC and Tupou are on 500k+ next season, right? I think you don't....

Nof is far inferior to these two.

People also have to remember that if we roll over and pay Nof an extra 50k, then every other player will expect the same treatment and will hold out for that topup, rather than take the contract at the value they're worth.

 

[Geo]

For those wondering the following players qualify for the veteran allowance in 2021 (from what I can tell):
- David Nofoaluma
- James Tamou
- Joseph Leilua
- Russell Packer (?)

The allowance of $200K can be spread between these four players (can be used how the club sees fit). It means we can theoretically offer $50K more to Nofo than any other team. This lines up with the reported $500K (last week reported at $450K, now $500K).


I thought it was for veterans that your club had developed, so only Nofa?

Those Club developed qualify quicker..

A 10 year NRL player also quilifies for the allowance..


Thanks for the clarification, so a Nofa qualifies after 8, Tamou (non junior) after 10?

Joey Leilua 10 years and Luke Brooks as SG Ball/NYC is now included..

It changed soon after Wests Tigers applied for Fulton, Gibbs and Farah having played SG Ball ..that wasn't at the time..

So we have 4 players..

The 10 year NRL must be continuous..so Packer doesn't as he had 2 years out of the game

 

[TrueTiger]

Nofalopoulos the legend has to be signed. It will be the most bone headed move if we play hardball for small change. The club has to get its act together if you don’t sign Nofa no player of any stature will go near the joint. Every player looks at how clubs treat their long term players.

Hard negotiation is fair and tigers should be applauded lose him for 50k then it’s ridiculous.

Agree if its like a 50k debacle we should just pay, it will like you said go towards showing other players we can retain talent. But we gotta be a bit more wary about going overboard, I just think in this case there is little to no chance of that actually being able to happen due to his eligibility of the veterans discount, and the fact that we dont have too many retained juniours, mainly pouched, and that brooks isnt really going to affect this even if he is eligible, his not the one coming off contract looking for a pay bump.

We are offering 400k I spoke to a few people today in the know. It’s fair tbh but I wouldn’t lose him over 50k. Hopefully split the difference as it’s peanuts after tax. Nofa is more important to the team than many understand.

I thought $375k. I can live with $400k. These $500k + suggestions are crazy.

$400k and a Corolla
Take it or leave it

Hearing that’s the sticking point. He wanted a Corolla but we offered him a ‘96 Daihatsu Charade. He’s thinking it over.

What makes me laugh with these footy players and not just Nofoaluma..
Is that they think they’re worth more the older and slower they get ..

Charade will need West’s Tigers seat covers !

You know what will seal the deal for the older and slower footy players wanting more...

Throw in a walking frame in the boot....

 

[Cairnstigers]

I’m shocked how much Nofo negativity there is in this thread.

Nofo is the heart and soul of this club. He contributes the most on AND off the field.

And all that aside he is an elite winger. Without a doubt top 5 and I would argue top 3. Who’s better...JAC and maybe Tupou. Who else?

He absolutely deserves to be paid as an elite winger. We’ve seen the club draw a line in the sand and refuse to pay overs so I have full confidence Hartigan and Madge will get it right here.

Jesus if you’re a Tigers fan and you don’t love Nofo then IMO you’re doing it wrong.

Jac and Tupou are not even on $400'000 a year
I think Jac is on $350'000 and Tupou on less
So if the two guys are better than Nofoaluma then I think Nofoaluma should take $450'000 from our cap maximum
And thats being generous based on other wingers abilities and salary
If Nofoaluma is able to get a long service player allowance then by all means I would top it up
But I am not sure he is able to get that at the moment
If he signed a 3 year contract with us now that would surely get him up to 10 years at witch point he would be in line for a payment of up to $200'000 outside the cap
So that being said, $450'000 x 3 years = $1'350'000 plus add $200'000 for his final year and you have a total of $1'550'000 over 3 years
Now that's top $ for a winger of Nofoaluma's ability
To put it into perspective
I believe we would easily get Sivo for $450'000 a year
Take the clubman out of it, who would you prefer

Now I hope Nofoaluma stays, I really do
But we must be smart with our contracts otherwise we will never make the 8 yet alone win a grand final

What ever happens, I hope a decision is made very quickly
We dont need Nofoaluma and his Manager dragging this on
Or it wont look good

You do realise that both JAC and Tupou are on 500k+ next season, right? I think you don't....

Nof is far inferior to these two.

People also have to remember that if we roll over and pay Nof an extra 50k, then every other player will expect the same treatment and will hold out for that topup, rather than take the contract at the value they're worth.

Addo car has been on $350'000
Nofo was getting paid more and we got less
I heard tupou was on peanuts but who really knows
A won stage there was talk Tupou was on his way out of Bondi
Regardless of what they are paid, they are better than Nofoaluma and the return on investment is better
This is one of the reasons Storm and Roosters are constantly at the top
I am Happy for Nofoaluma to earn good money
He has been a loyal servant
But there must be a sensible limit
I trust Hartigan and Madge will see to that

 

[Bones]

I’m shocked how much Nofo negativity there is in this thread.

Nofo is the heart and soul of this club. He contributes the most on AND off the field.

And all that aside he is an elite winger. Without a doubt top 5 and I would argue top 3. Who’s better...JAC and maybe Tupou. Who else?

He absolutely deserves to be paid as an elite winger. We’ve seen the club draw a line in the sand and refuse to pay overs so I have full confidence Hartigan and Madge will get it right here.

Jesus if you’re a Tigers fan and you don’t love Nofo then IMO you’re doing it wrong.

Jac and Tupou are not even on $400'000 a year
I think Jac is on $350'000 and Tupou on less
So if the two guys are better than Nofoaluma then I think Nofoaluma should take $450'000 from our cap maximum
And thats being generous based on other wingers abilities and salary
If Nofoaluma is able to get a long service player allowance then by all means I would top it up
But I am not sure he is able to get that at the moment
If he signed a 3 year contract with us now that would surely get him up to 10 years at witch point he would be in line for a payment of up to $200'000 outside the cap
So that being said, $450'000 x 3 years = $1'350'000 plus add $200'000 for his final year and you have a total of $1'550'000 over 3 years
Now that's top $ for a winger of Nofoaluma's ability
To put it into perspective
I believe we would easily get Sivo for $450'000 a year
Take the clubman out of it, who would you prefer

Now I hope Nofoaluma stays, I really do
But we must be smart with our contracts otherwise we will never make the 8 yet alone win a grand final

What ever happens, I hope a decision is made very quickly
We dont need Nofoaluma and his Manager dragging this on
Or it wont look good

You do realise that both JAC and Tupou are on 500k+ next season, right? I think you don't....

**Nof is far inferior to these two**.

People also have to remember that if we roll over and pay Nof an extra 50k, then every other player will expect the same treatment and will hold out for that topup, rather than take the contract at the value they're worth.

That’s your opinion, but I think it’s a massive stretch to say they are both far superior.

I would say JAC is better but I wouldn’t swap Nof for Tupou. I watch a lot of Roosters games as my missus follows them and he is bog average 75% of the time. He cost NSW the first game in SOO.

 

[Speed2burn]

I’m shocked how much Nofo negativity there is in this thread.

Nofo is the heart and soul of this club. He contributes the most on AND off the field.

And all that aside he is an elite winger. Without a doubt top 5 and I would argue top 3. Who’s better...JAC and maybe Tupou. Who else?

He absolutely deserves to be paid as an elite winger. We’ve seen the club draw a line in the sand and refuse to pay overs so I have full confidence Hartigan and Madge will get it right here.

Jesus if you’re a Tigers fan and you don’t love Nofo then IMO you’re doing it wrong.

Jac and Tupou are not even on $400'000 a year
I think Jac is on $350'000 and Tupou on less
So if the two guys are better than Nofoaluma then I think Nofoaluma should take $450'000 from our cap maximum
And thats being generous based on other wingers abilities and salary
If Nofoaluma is able to get a long service player allowance then by all means I would top it up
But I am not sure he is able to get that at the moment
If he signed a 3 year contract with us now that would surely get him up to 10 years at witch point he would be in line for a payment of up to $200'000 outside the cap
So that being said, $450'000 x 3 years = $1'350'000 plus add $200'000 for his final year and you have a total of $1'550'000 over 3 years
Now that's top $ for a winger of Nofoaluma's ability
To put it into perspective
I believe we would easily get Sivo for $450'000 a year
Take the clubman out of it, who would you prefer

Now I hope Nofoaluma stays, I really do
But we must be smart with our contracts otherwise we will never make the 8 yet alone win a grand final

What ever happens, I hope a decision is made very quickly
We dont need Nofoaluma and his Manager dragging this on
Or it wont look good

You do realise that both JAC and Tupou are on 500k+ next season, right? I think you don't....

**Nof is far inferior to these two**.

People also have to remember that if we roll over and pay Nof an extra 50k, then every other player will expect the same treatment and will hold out for that topup, rather than take the contract at the value they're worth.

That’s your opinion, but I think it’s a massive stretch to say they are both far superior.

I would say JAC is better but I wouldn’t swap Nof for Tupou. I watch a lot of Roosters games as my missus follows them and he is bog average 75% of the time. He cost NSW the first game in SOO.

Tupou is a product of looking good on the end of a red hot backline...I still think he’s a good player, but would struggle in a bottom 8 team imo