diedpretty
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It was Richo who setup this contract
OFFICIAL Jarome Luai - #295
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Tom Shines
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It’s a free world… the player can still go to the market regardless of our offer
wstigers11
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Yes obviously. Doesn’t mean our inability to retain players isn’t an issue. Administration is responsible for that
As I just explained, Benji has full control of our recruitment and retention. He uses Shannon Gallant to assist him and our CEO has the rubbber stamp it all, but Benji is in control and can make any player and offer at any time, therefore the buck does not stop with our CEO.
I’d say we are highly likely in the process of making Terrell a very good offer to remain with us, but if he’s happy to live in PNG and make a little bit more money, we cannot compete with that.
Tito Santana
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Quality of life is non existent. Enjoying the resort will only last so long. They will want to get out.
Mate weve dealt with this difficult and.unwelcome.situation for some brilliantly imo.
Done and dusted in less than 3 days.
No specualtion...no agents BS.
wstigers11
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Benji is an NRL head coach. He can not be fully responsible for recruitment & retention. Shaun has no experience with the salary cap & negotiations and Shannon was in junior recruitment. What a sht show
Tom Shines
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Of course it’s an issue …
This could take another six months or more to resolve … it takes both parties to agree the deal and the administration still needs to act as carefully as they can…
Just because the player hasn’t signed …doesn’t mean the admin haven’t done anything …
Fair. I think I read one comment and get PTSD lol. Sorry
While somewhat disappointing to lose a player of stature and influence such as Luai's (particularly due to the media spectacle being caused), hopefully the club can make the right steps from here and it is only a positive.
As others have said, Luai will be potentially starting a decline from his prime anyway, given one of his main weapons is his herky-jerky and unpredictable style of play, reliant on agility and spontaneity of decision-making. There was also the looming conundrum of the halves logjam. It was only a couple of weeks ago many of us were wondering if the team was better with Jock in it. Luai's influence on team attitude and culture has been remarkable in a short time and in many ways his job is done. His on-field value for money has been questionable.
If the following can occur, things should continue looking good for years to come (in some sort of order of priority).
- extend Latu and Samuela (pray that Latu stays injury free to realise his potential and surpass the talents of Luai)
- extend the May brothers, which will likely need to include the sweetener of signing Tyrone
- re-sign Bula and hope that he continues to improve to become close to elite
- extend Makasini
- extend Turuva
- modestly upgrade and extend Madden as halves insurance for a bit longer
- continue to develop Javon nicely
- lean on Douehi for his leadership and transition him to lock in a couple of years
As always, continue to identify and develop the best of our juniors and make astute external signings to flesh out the squad when needed.
Not asking too much, am I?!
As others have said, Luai will be potentially starting a decline from his prime anyway, given one of his main weapons is his herky-jerky and unpredictable style of play, reliant on agility and spontaneity of decision-making. There was also the looming conundrum of the halves logjam. It was only a couple of weeks ago many of us were wondering if the team was better with Jock in it. Luai's influence on team attitude and culture has been remarkable in a short time and in many ways his job is done. His on-field value for money has been questionable.
If the following can occur, things should continue looking good for years to come (in some sort of order of priority).
- extend Latu and Samuela (pray that Latu stays injury free to realise his potential and surpass the talents of Luai)
- extend the May brothers, which will likely need to include the sweetener of signing Tyrone
- re-sign Bula and hope that he continues to improve to become close to elite
- extend Makasini
- extend Turuva
- modestly upgrade and extend Madden as halves insurance for a bit longer
- continue to develop Javon nicely
- lean on Douehi for his leadership and transition him to lock in a couple of years
As always, continue to identify and develop the best of our juniors and make astute external signings to flesh out the squad when needed.
Not asking too much, am I?!
Tom Shines
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Makes you wonder why Richo appointed him as his No 2 …
He is not a total incompetent..he has worked in the NRL before and been a CEO at a successful A league club … his main issue is he probably doesn’t know NRL salaries
wstigers11
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Terrell had agreed and by his words we forgot about it. Not holding my breath
wstigers11
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He’s astute with the business and community side of things. Richo ran a one man show because he had the experience and could teach him. Shaun’s apprenticeship cut short like Benji’s lol
Tom Shines
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Look …this might drag on for 6 months or more …so it’s going to be a long time to have this level of frustration you have for something you have no direct control over ,..
Like I said to the other guy ..I hope the venting here helps in the meantime
The players managers are not idiots and will not be forced into resigning or accepting lowball offers regardless if a CEO tries forcing their hand.
They all knew there was the possibility of big money tax free money coming from PNG, so no CEO was going to make them sign any sooner.
Tom Shines
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Didn’t seem to slow Benji down lol
Tom Shines
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Your man Richo would have got a few done by now if he was still in the chair
Tiger_Fanatic3
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wstigers11
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Deflecting. Ponga, Purdue, Connor Tracey, Tom Chester just re-signed. Only an issue for us it seems
TV Ted Ellery
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I don't agree with the Australian government's financial backing of the PNG team but it's a soft power initiative to strengthen ties with PNG and foster regional security and development. Basically, we're scared sh*tless of China's increasing influence in the Pacific which was enabled in part by the previous government' apathy and ocassional hostiliy towards our neighbours in the region.
