Jahream Bula #269

[diedpretty]

Are they actually able to register him? If tigers have an option for 2027, then I dont see how dogs could register a contract

Melbourne did it with Lomax. I read that the NRL has this thing called the Gateway where clubs can park a contract until everything is above board and the contract can then be registered. I had never heard of it before the Lomax rubbish. I really don't know why the NRL would allow such a stupid thing.

 

[gregjm87]

He is right about TPa's... Laundy has many "arms length" contacts...rort

As much as believe there is a lot of dodgy TPAs I don't believe there is enough money being thrown around in TPAs to give any club other than Melbourne and Brisbane a significant edge in signing players.
Often it is written on here that multiple players at a club are each getting a couple hundred thousand in TPAs (even is suggested about some of our players) but when NRL released TPA figures most clubs didn't have more the about 250k total of TPAs across their whole squad.
If there is blatant rorting happening it would be in non TPA methods. E.g. brown paper bags or jobs for partners.

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

As much as believe there is a lot of dodgy TPAs I don't believe there is enough money being thrown around in TPAs to give any club other than Melbourne and Brisbane a significant edge in signing players.
Often it is written on here that multiple players at a club are each getting a couple hundred thousand in TPAs (even is suggested about some of our players) but when NRL released TPA figures most clubs didn't have more the about 250k total of TPAs across their whole squad.
If there is blatant rorting happening it would be in non TPA methods. E.g. brown paper bags or jobs for partners.

NRL figures are as rubbery as a set of Chinese tyres….

 

[bptiger 0]

So no one really knows what bula is going to do , the story was he was going to stay and a deal had been agreed, then he was going to, this is going on and on , the club really needs to know before the season starts

 

[mtd#2]

Melbourne did it with Lomax. I read that the NRL has this thing called the Gateway where clubs can park a contract until everything is above board and the contract can then be registered. I had never heard of it before the Lomax rubbish. I really don't know why the NRL would allow such a stupid thing.

I would think the lomax situation is different because he is not currently under any NRL contract, where as bula is contracted until the end of 2026 and the tigers can force the option for 2027.

So when would the dogs contract be for, 2027 or 2028? Is there a time limit on when the tigers must enforce their option by?

 

[clontarfkid]

That's a good outcome for WTs. In this market where players of Bula's quality are in high demand, making the deal is outstanding.

Its a great outcome for Moses...and Bula.
Wld put him in the top half dozen FBs...sure hope he earns it!

 

[Tigerwould]

So no one really knows what bula is going to do , the story was he was going to stay and a deal had been agreed, then he was going to, this is going on and on , the club really needs to know before the season starts

Having a wild guess..I think it will be the second week of March (before R2 at L.O) that the WTs announce they have extended Bula’s contract by 3yrs…. Hope it’s earlier though.

 

[Ecto-1]

Having a wild guess..I think it will be the second week of March (before R2 at L.O) that the WTs announce they have extended Bula’s contract by 3yrs…. Hope it’s earlier though.

I don’t think it will be that late. I’m just waiting for the Bird announcement and I’m guessing it’ll be right after that. Fingers crossed for next week 🤞🏻

 

[tiger_one]

I don’t think it will be that late. I’m just waiting for the Bird announcement and I’m guessing it’ll be right after that. Fingers crossed for next week 🤞🏻

Yes, I'm with you there champion @Ecto-1.
I think the interim CEO said he was hoping for the announcement before the season, so we're all just waiting.

 

[Red88_Tiger]

. Hope it’s earlier though.

Skim reading over your post and had to reread.
Was thinking what’s he done to get 3 yrs contract
😂😂😂 the joys of old eyes

 

[TurnStyle]

I would think the lomax situation is different because he is not currently under any NRL contract, where as bula is contracted until the end of 2026 and the tigers can force the option for 2027.

Isn't Lomax bound by his contract with the eels?

That being a 'bizarro' contract, in that he can't play nrl for another club unless approved by Parra until end of '28 (whenever the one he signed expires).

Contract to not play... What a crazy world the nrl is... 🤣

 

[EllisFan]

He doesn’t fit the DNA of players with PNG blood who run the ball fearlessly, so I can’t see them making him one of their marquee players.
I’m sure our fans wear rose coloured glasses.

I agree to an extent but PNG will need more than brute power to compete at NRL level. It took the Warriors years to work out they need a good mix of styles to have success.

 

[Milky]

Idk but Attard looks the goods

Bula has been good but idk if he is 950k good

I wouldn’t be complaining if he took 2 years which would keep him here til end 2028 which coincides with Attard coming off contract

Make an assessment at that point

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

Idk but Attard looks the goods

Bula has been good but idk if he is 950k good

I wouldn’t be complaining if he took 2 years which would keep him here til end 2028 which coincides with Attard coming off contract

Make an assessment at that point

I agree with you, but he is off to the Dogs on a 3 year deal

 

[Milky]

I agree with you, but he is off to the Dogs on a 3 year deal

It is what it is, can’t keep em all

He may or may not be a teddy 2.0, who knows

 

[Holman Barnes #1 Fan]

Idk but Attard looks the goods

Bula has been good but idk if he is 950k good

I wouldn’t be complaining if he took 2 years which would keep him here til end 2028 which coincides with Attard coming off contract

Make an assessment at that point

I don't think Bula is 950K good, but he is worth that to us. not having him next year would be a disaster, and we'd have to either get a worse fullback, or pay someone 950K who isn't as good as Bula.

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

I don't think Bula is 950K good, but he is worth that to us. not having him next year would be a disaster, and we'd have to either get a worse fullback, or pay someone 950K who isn't as good as Bula.

Thank Issac Moses for this situation......

 

[Bigscreentv]

I don't think it's an issue if Bula goes. Once again, if he doesn't want to be here then fine. There's plenty of talented players coming through.
From what we've seen of Attard and Brookes, in the right environment they'll develop into good first-graders.
Also, the sooner we get Moses out of our club, the better. Could Bula go on to be great? Sure. Has he shown he's worth 900k+ now? Definitely not. We have other youngsters, and if we start the season well his leverage diminishes.
I have to say I always thought it was weird someone like Bula would have an agent like Moses, who was a key factor in the Storm salary cap scandal.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

if bula does go to the dogs (think he will)
we can put turuva back at fb for a year and let Attard and Brooke's develop and they potentially play there in 2028

 

[JB9918]

Thank Issac Moses for this situation......

What's the delay in the announcement if it's a goer?

You'd assume all parties would want it resolved asap