JAC

[Magpie1969]

After 430 pages time to put this thread to bed. Only want players who are passionate about representing our team to pull on the jersey.
As an NRL fan still love watching JAC play. His speed is amazing thing to admire.

 

[TigerWest]

After 430 pages time to put this thread to bed. Only want players who are passionate about representing our team to pull on the jersey.
As an NRL fan still love watching JAC play. His speed is amazing thing to admire.

But it ain’t over till it’s over?
We don’t know what is going on, only what the gutter press tell us.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Just a hunch, but I reckon Lee coming out saying publicly that we are out of the chase for JAC, means Nofo has agreed to terms. I reckon we would be keeping our options open if we were a chance of losing Nofo.

Unfortunately signing Nofoaluma is Plan. C when what is needed is Plan A. Our pace in the backs is reliant upon Roberts staying on field, a rookie in Kepaoa and also Brooks. Also maybe Laurie who looks more like a 6 if he can obtain a release. At some stage our club needs to invest heavily in pace in the ouside backs.

Just so I understand correctly. You would be happy to let Nofa go if he wants a cent more than his current contract which let’s assume is 450k. You also mentioned you a proud of the clubs stance on having a ceiling on player worth.

Are you also suggesting we should pay JAC the 750-800k it would take to land him here?

If you are comparing the two, that is a nonsense. You and I both know one is an elite player while the other is a club player. You need to pay to attract the best. In addition, Nofoaluma has been on overs on his last contract and performed only this year in attack. His defence was the usual standard. If the reported $450pa is correct he should have taken at least $50kpa cut. In summary, I'd have no issue moving Nofoaluma on, with his right side partner BJ following him out the door.

I'm not comparing playing abilities, but you knew that already.

I repeat the question, are you also suggesting we should pay JAC the 750-800k it would take to land him here?

Go and read my reply again. And by the way, wasn't WT's offer at or around $800 if he played f/b? Seems like you are the one out of step.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

This was in Fox news this morning:

He had been putting feelers out in a move to Sydney to be closer to family, Addo-Carr was pursued by the Wests Tigers and Canterbury Bulldogs while South Sydney were also floated as a landing point.

Having made his debut for the Wests Tigers in 2016 before moving to the Storm, Addo-Carr has been forward about moving to fullback, with the position seen as a more lucrative position that on the wing.

The Daily Telegraphreported that **Tigers chairman Lee Hagipantelis said that the club was now out of the running.**

“**We are only interested in engaging with players who want to come and play for us,**” he said. “**And if the perception is the player doesn’t wish to come to the Wests Tigers because their manager doesn’t engage with us,** well, that is fine by us. I am not going to lose any sleep over it and we move on to greener pastures.”

The report also said the Newcastle Knights were making a surprise play for Addo-Carr as well.

Surely, taking a leaf from Bennett and Crowe, that means that JAC is a certainty to be a Wests Tigers’ in 2022.

When NO definitely means yes?

I thought our original offer to JAC was bigger than the dogs mammoth offer, but maybe they changed there minds and looking at other positions?

I said earlier, get him and tell Nofo we have withdrawn our offer to him and then we can afford everyone?

Cash talks. They'll be back.

 

[Hangonaminute]

Let them have Nofo
JAC will attract quality players, Nofo won't.
Besides, JAC is miles better anyway.
If we end up missing out on Jac because we want to hold onto Nofo I'll be pissed

 

[Tcat]

I'm with Lee on this one. These players and managers can beat it and start playing some other club for fools. Let that message travel as loud and as far as possible too.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Paul Crawley article said WT expected meeting with Mario after origin and MArio (JAC agent) was a no show.

As a result Lee said unequivocally said tigers have pulled out of the hunt for JAC.

https://twitter.com/telegraph_sport/status/1334399409279303680?s=21

For once - I hope he is right.

We just got rid of a sook to Manly - we don't need a dope - Hit the road JAC.

oh how lovely we miss JAC and land Nofo
yessss

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Just a hunch, but I reckon Lee coming out saying publicly that we are out of the chase for JAC, means Nofo has agreed to terms. I reckon we would be keeping our options open if we were a chance of losing Nofo.

Unfortunately signing Nofoaluma is Plan. C when what is needed is Plan A. Our pace in the backs is reliant upon Roberts staying on field, a rookie in Kepaoa and also Brooks. Also maybe Laurie who looks more like a 6 if he can obtain a release. At some stage our club needs to invest heavily in pace in the ouside backs.

Just so I understand correctly. You would be happy to let Nofa go if he wants a cent more than his current contract which let’s assume is 450k. You also mentioned you a proud of the clubs stance on having a ceiling on player worth.

Are you also suggesting we should pay JAC the 750-800k it would take to land him here?

If you are comparing the two, that is a nonsense. You and I both know one is an elite player while the other is a club player. You need to pay to attract the best. In addition, Nofoaluma has been on overs on his last contract and performed only this year in attack. His defence was the usual standard. If the reported $450pa is correct he should have taken at least $50kpa cut. In summary, I'd have no issue moving Nofoaluma on, with his right side partner BJ following him out the door.

I'm not comparing playing abilities, but you knew that already.

I repeat the question, are you also suggesting we should pay JAC the 750-800k it would take to land him here?

Yes, if we move Nofo on, we would have no problems.
IMO elite players make other players look at us instead of listening to the noise of others.
We only need one or two and we have a very capable team to take on all comers.

move nofo on and use his 450k on top of the Packer and Reynolds war chest to buy some quality

 

[earl]

I'm with Lee on this one. These players and managers can beat it and start playing some other club for fools. Let that message travel as loud and as far as possible too.

I reckon that we have to start playing hard ball. Have a catch-up, a talk to Madge and a tour of the facilities etc. Then it's time to sign a contract. If not see you later.

We should be doing everything possible to decrease the amounts we off on any subsequent negotiation period. So we've already negotiated with JAC. We can now only go down in contract amount.

 

[earl]

Paul Crawley article said WT expected meeting with Mario after origin and MArio (JAC agent) was a no show.

As a result Lee said unequivocally said tigers have pulled out of the hunt for JAC.

https://twitter.com/telegraph_sport/status/1334399409279303680?s=21

For once - I hope he is right.

We just got rid of a sook to Manly - we don't need a dope - Hit the road JAC.

oh how lovely we miss JAC and land Nofo
yessss

Atm this is the best possible outcome for us. You can't realistically be stating that we continue to engage with players and their managers when we are getting the run around.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Paul Crawley article said WT expected meeting with Mario after origin and MArio (JAC agent) was a no show.

As a result Lee said unequivocally said tigers have pulled out of the hunt for JAC.

https://twitter.com/telegraph_sport/status/1334399409279303680?s=21

For once - I hope he is right.

We just got rid of a sook to Manly - we don't need a dope - Hit the road JAC.

oh how lovely we miss JAC and land Nofo
yessss

Atm this is the best possible outcome for us. You can't realistically be stating that we continue to engage with players and their managers when we are getting the run around.

ok if its not JAC then put the money towards Staggs or Crighton

 

[Geo]

Paul Crawley article said WT expected meeting with Mario after origin and MArio (JAC agent) was a no show.

As a result Lee said unequivocally said tigers have pulled out of the hunt for JAC.

https://twitter.com/telegraph_sport/status/1334399409279303680?s=21

For once - I hope he is right.

We just got rid of a sook to Manly - we don't need a dope - Hit the road JAC.

oh how lovely we miss JAC and land Nofo
yessss

Atm this is the best possible outcome for us. You can't realistically be stating that we continue to engage with players and their managers when we are getting the run around.

ok if its not JAC then put the money towards Staggs or Crighton

Reynolds and Packer are reportedly on 1.6m combined coming off the Cap in 2022 how much more than that would you need to offer Staggs or Crighton a deal..or JAC for that matter

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Paul Crawley article said WT expected meeting with Mario after origin and MArio (JAC agent) was a no show.

As a result Lee said unequivocally said tigers have pulled out of the hunt for JAC.

https://twitter.com/telegraph_sport/status/1334399409279303680?s=21

For once - I hope he is right.

We just got rid of a sook to Manly - we don't need a dope - Hit the road JAC.

oh how lovely we miss JAC and land Nofo
yessss

Atm this is the best possible outcome for us. You can't realistically be stating that we continue to engage with players and their managers when we are getting the run around.

ok if its not JAC then put the money towards Staggs or Crighton

Reynolds and Packer are reportedly on 1.6m combined coming off the Cap in 2022 how much more than that would you need to offer Staggs or Crighton a deal..or JAC for that matter

I reckon crighton may be quiet expensive same with Staggs he won't come cheap and we can play Laurie at wing if we had to
We also probably need a second rower but no teal idea who is off contract to partner Luciano and play Joe O at lock?

 

[twentyforty]

Let them have Nofo
JAC will attract quality players, Nofo won't.
Besides, JAC is miles better anyway.
If we end up missing out on Jac because we want to hold onto Nofo I'll be pissed

Hango, I was against the idea originally, I guess because I believed Nofa was a strong clubman, but he’s now shopping himself, so why not? Problem is Storm won’t pay overs for him.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

If we had known nofo was going to ask for stupid money we should have pushed a swap with Storm for JAC

 

[weststigerman]

Just a hunch, but I reckon Lee coming out saying publicly that we are out of the chase for JAC, means Nofo has agreed to terms. I reckon we would be keeping our options open if we were a chance of losing Nofo.

Unfortunately signing Nofoaluma is Plan. C when what is needed is Plan A. Our pace in the backs is reliant upon Roberts staying on field, a rookie in Kepaoa and also Brooks. Also maybe Laurie who looks more like a 6 if he can obtain a release. At some stage our club needs to invest heavily in pace in the ouside backs.

Just so I understand correctly. You would be happy to let Nofa go if he wants a cent more than his current contract which let’s assume is 450k. You also mentioned you a proud of the clubs stance on having a ceiling on player worth.

Are you also suggesting we should pay JAC the 750-800k it would take to land him here?

If you are comparing the two, that is a nonsense. You and I both know one is an elite player while the other is a club player. You need to pay to attract the best. In addition, Nofoaluma has been on overs on his last contract and performed only this year in attack. His defence was the usual standard. If the reported $450pa is correct he should have taken at least $50kpa cut. In summary, I'd have no issue moving Nofoaluma on, with his right side partner BJ following him out the door.

I'm not comparing playing abilities, but you knew that already.

I repeat the question, are you also suggesting we should pay JAC the 750-800k it would take to land him here?

Go and read my reply again. And by the way, wasn't WT's offer at or around $800 if he played f/b? Seems like you are the one out of step.

No, the offer was reported as around 650k for JAC which was before we signed another promising fullback.

So you're saying you'd pay 800k JAC, but not more than 450k for Nofa. Glad you're not in charge.

 

[twentyforty]

I don’t know why Daniel Tupou isn’t the most sought after winger in the game? Contracted for 21 with chooks on very low money.

 

[weststigerman]

Just a hunch, but I reckon Lee coming out saying publicly that we are out of the chase for JAC, means Nofo has agreed to terms. I reckon we would be keeping our options open if we were a chance of losing Nofo.

Unfortunately signing Nofoaluma is Plan. C when what is needed is Plan A. Our pace in the backs is reliant upon Roberts staying on field, a rookie in Kepaoa and also Brooks. Also maybe Laurie who looks more like a 6 if he can obtain a release. At some stage our club needs to invest heavily in pace in the ouside backs.

Just so I understand correctly. You would be happy to let Nofa go if he wants a cent more than his current contract which let’s assume is 450k. You also mentioned you a proud of the clubs stance on having a ceiling on player worth.

Are you also suggesting we should pay JAC the 750-800k it would take to land him here?

If you are comparing the two, that is a nonsense. You and I both know one is an elite player while the other is a club player. You need to pay to attract the best. In addition, Nofoaluma has been on overs on his last contract and performed only this year in attack. His defence was the usual standard. If the reported $450pa is correct he should have taken at least $50kpa cut. In summary, I'd have no issue moving Nofoaluma on, with his right side partner BJ following him out the door.

I'm not comparing playing abilities, but you knew that already.

I repeat the question, are you also suggesting we should pay JAC the 750-800k it would take to land him here?

Yes, if we move Nofo on, we would have no problems.
IMO elite players make other players look at us instead of listening to the noise of others.
We only need one or two and we have a very capable team to take on all comers.

I get the thinking behind it, similar to what Titans did with Fifita. However, I don't think an elite winger is going to attract other players.

Fifita, Haas, Keary, Munster, Taumalolo, Papali are those type of players IMO.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Just a hunch, but I reckon Lee coming out saying publicly that we are out of the chase for JAC, means Nofo has agreed to terms. I reckon we would be keeping our options open if we were a chance of losing Nofo.

Unfortunately signing Nofoaluma is Plan. C when what is needed is Plan A. Our pace in the backs is reliant upon Roberts staying on field, a rookie in Kepaoa and also Brooks. Also maybe Laurie who looks more like a 6 if he can obtain a release. At some stage our club needs to invest heavily in pace in the ouside backs.

Just so I understand correctly. You would be happy to let Nofa go if he wants a cent more than his current contract which let’s assume is 450k. You also mentioned you a proud of the clubs stance on having a ceiling on player worth.

Are you also suggesting we should pay JAC the 750-800k it would take to land him here?

If you are comparing the two, that is a nonsense. You and I both know one is an elite player while the other is a club player. You need to pay to attract the best. In addition, Nofoaluma has been on overs on his last contract and performed only this year in attack. His defence was the usual standard. If the reported $450pa is correct he should have taken at least $50kpa cut. In summary, I'd have no issue moving Nofoaluma on, with his right side partner BJ following him out the door.

I'm not comparing playing abilities, but you knew that already.

I repeat the question, are you also suggesting we should pay JAC the 750-800k it would take to land him here?

Go and read my reply again. And by the way, wasn't WT's offer at or around $800 if he played f/b? Seems like you are the one out of step.

No, the offer was reported as around 650k for JAC which was before we signed another promising fullback.

So you're saying you'd pay 800k JAC, but not more than 450k for Nofa. Glad you're not in charge.

I would pay max for $400k but realistically $350k for Nofoaluma. JAC may need some extra$

 

[weststigerman]

Just a hunch, but I reckon Lee coming out saying publicly that we are out of the chase for JAC, means Nofo has agreed to terms. I reckon we would be keeping our options open if we were a chance of losing Nofo.

Unfortunately signing Nofoaluma is Plan. C when what is needed is Plan A. Our pace in the backs is reliant upon Roberts staying on field, a rookie in Kepaoa and also Brooks. Also maybe Laurie who looks more like a 6 if he can obtain a release. At some stage our club needs to invest heavily in pace in the ouside backs.

Just so I understand correctly. You would be happy to let Nofa go if he wants a cent more than his current contract which let’s assume is 450k. You also mentioned you a proud of the clubs stance on having a ceiling on player worth.

Are you also suggesting we should pay JAC the 750-800k it would take to land him here?

If you are comparing the two, that is a nonsense. You and I both know one is an elite player while the other is a club player. You need to pay to attract the best. In addition, Nofoaluma has been on overs on his last contract and performed only this year in attack. His defence was the usual standard. If the reported $450pa is correct he should have taken at least $50kpa cut. In summary, I'd have no issue moving Nofoaluma on, with his right side partner BJ following him out the door.

I'm not comparing playing abilities, but you knew that already.

I repeat the question, are you also suggesting we should pay JAC the 750-800k it would take to land him here?

Go and read my reply again. And by the way, wasn't WT's offer at or around $800 if he played f/b? Seems like you are the one out of step.

No, the offer was reported as around 650k for JAC which was before we signed another promising fullback.

So you're saying you'd pay 800k JAC, but not more than 450k for Nofa. Glad you're not in charge.

I would pay max for $400k but realistically $350k for Nofoaluma. JAC may need some extra$

You'd likely end up with neither. JAC wants to go to Souths, Nofa wants to get equivalent to the market rate.